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Turning the Computer On
To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®) above the keyboard.
You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments
to start up. As the computer starts up, several messages appear on the screen.
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Problems Turning the Computer On?
Nothing happens when you press the Power button.
m The battery may be drained. Make sure that you plugged in the power adapter, and
that the power adapter is firmly connected to both the computer and a power
source.
m If the computer still doesn’t start up when you press the Power button, use the tip
of a pen to press the reset button on the back of the computer. Wait a few seconds
and then press the Power button again.
m If the computer still doesn’t start up, see the troubleshooting information that
came with your computer.
After you press the Power button, there is a slight delay before the
computer starts up.
m This is normal. When you press the Power button, the PowerBook checks its
memory before it starts up. The more memory installed in the PowerBook, the
longer the delay.
You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark.
m This icon usually means that the computer can’t find system software on the hard
disk or any disks attached to the computer. You may need to reinstall system
software. See the troubleshooting information that came with your computer.