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m The program is a 68K application running in emulation mode that requires
a separate floating-point unit (FPU). It cannot use the built-in FPU on your
computer’s microprocessor.
Check the documentation that came with the program to find out if the
program requires the FPU found in the 68K chip. If it does, you may need
to upgrade to a Power Macintosh version of the program, or install
software that emulates the 68K FPU.
m Sometimes incompatible system extensions or control panels can cause
software problems. Restart while holding down the Shift key to temporarily
turn off all system extensions.
If your program works normally after you do this, use the Extensions
Manager control panel to turn off individual extensions and control panels.
For detailed instructions, see the “Customizing Your Computer” or
“Setting Options” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h)
menu.
If your program performs better when a particular extension or control
panel is turned off, contact the software’s manufacturer for information or
an upgrade.
A dialog box with a bomb appears.
Your system has a software problem.
m Write down what you were doing when the message appeared, and write
down the message.
m Restart your Macintosh. (See “Start Over” in the section “If You Have
Trouble,” earlier in this chapter, for instructions.) Most software problems
are temporary, and restarting usually corrects the problem.
m Check the startup disk and application program you were using when the
dialog box appeared. Make sure that all programs, desk accessories, and
system extensions you’re using are compatible with the system software.
Reinstalling the system software may correct the problem.
m If the bomb only occurs in one application program, try reinstalling the
program from the original disks. If reinstalling doesn’t solve the problem,
contact the manufacturer of the program.
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