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The pointer won’t move at all.
m A software problem may have caused the computer to “freeze.” Restart the
computer by pressing the power button on the back of the computer, or
pressing the Command (x), Control, and Power On keys simultaneously.
You will lose any work you have not saved.
m Interrupt the program by pressing the x (Command), Option, and Esc
(Escape) keys at the same time. Click the Force Quit button in the dialog
box that appears, and then restart the computer.
A window has disappeared.
m Another open window on the desktop may have covered the one you’re
looking for. Move, resize, close, or hide windows you aren’t using until you
see the one you want.
m Windows belonging to open but inactive programs may be hidden. Choose
Show All from the Application menu to show hidden windows and choose
the correct application program from the Application menu for the window
you want to view.
An icon is blinking in the menu bar.
m A program needs attention. For example, you may have set the Alarm
Clock to go off at a particular time, or PrintMonitor may be alerting you to
a printing problem. Make the program active by choosing the icon for the
application program in the Application menu, and take the necessary
action.
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