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DISCUSSION Important Information About Your PowerBook 520, 520c, 540, or 540c Computer Congratulations on purchasing your PowerBook 500 series computer. This document adds to and updates the information in the manuals that came with your computer. It is a good idea to read this document now, and keep a copy handy for future reference. If your PowerBook is connected to a printer, choose Print from the File menu to print a copy of this document. When you are finished reading and printing, choose Quit from the File menu to quit the SimpleText application program. If you are using System 7.1, Read this Section ============================================== The PowerBook 500 Series Disks ------------------------------ The PowerBook 500 series disks that came with your PowerBook contain system software for the PowerBook 520, 520c, 540, and 540c computers. If you ever need to reinstall system software, start by using the Install Me First disk. System Enablers --------------- The system software on your computer includes a System Enabler file that your computer uses when it starts up. If the System Enabler for the PowerBook 500 series is not present in the System Folder, your computer will not start up. If your computer does not start up, try reinstalling the system software, following the directions in the Getting Started manual that came with your computer. Be sure to use the PowerBook 500 series disks that came with your computer. Reinstalling System Software ---------------------------- When reinstalling system software, always follow the directions in the Getting Started manual that came with your computer. Don't install system software files (especially control panels) by dragging icons; doing so can cause your computer to work improperly. If you install your PowerBook 500 series system software onto a hard drive that will be used with other computers, select "newer" software when given a choice during the installation process. Installing System 7.5 --------------------- Your PowerBook comes with Macintosh System 7.5 on the hard disk ready to be installed. Macintosh System 7.5 includes system software version 7.5, QuickDraw GX, and PowerTalk. You install each of these components separately. Macintosh System 7.5 is on your hard disk in a folder named System 7.5. For more information, see the Install 7.5 Read Me. Also see the Macintosh System 7.5 Upgrade Guide that came with your PowerBook. You can install system software version 7.5 on a PowerBook with 4 MB of memory (RAM). However, you'll need more memory to use some application programs. Apple recommends that you expand your PowerBook's memory to at least 8 MB before you install System 7.5. You can purchase a memory expansion card at any Apple-authorized dealer. Installing QuickDraw GX and PowerTalk ------------------------------------- You need at least 8 MB of memory to install QuickDraw GX and PowerTalk. You cannot install QuickDraw GX and PowerTalk on PowerBooks with less than 8 MB of memory installed. If you are Using System 7.5, Read this Section ============================================== Using QuickDraw GX with a Fax Modem ----------------------------------- If you installed QuickDraw GX and you have a fax modem, you need a QuickDraw GX modem driver in order to send faxes. Contact the modem vendor to obtain the QuickDraw GX driver. If you have installed QuickDraw GX and do not yet have the QuickDraw GX modem driver, you can temporarily turn off QuickDraw GX and use your previous fax modem driver. To turn off QuickDraw GX: Step 1 ------ Hold down the Space bar while you choose Restart from the Special menu to restart your PowerBook. Continue to hold down the Space bar until the Extensions Manager appears on the screen. Step 2 ------ Click the QuickDraw GX extension to remove the check beside it. This prevents the QuickDraw GX software from loading. Step 3 ------ Click the close box in the Extensions Manager dialog box to resume startup. Your fax modem should work normally. You won't be able to use any QuickDraw GX features until you turn the extension back on again. All PowerBook Users, Read this section ====================================== Charging Your Battery --------------------- Apple recommends that you connect the power adapter to your computer and let the battery (or batteries) charge overnight when you first unpack your computer. (The battery may have been depleted between the time it was charged at the factory and the time you purchased the computer.) If you have two batteries installed in your PowerBook, you can maximize battery life by swapping them approximately once a month. Before you can swap PowerBook 500 series batteries, you must either shut down the computer or connect the power adapter if the computer is on. Then simply remove both batteries and reinsert them on the opposite sides of the computer. Battery Monitor in the Control Strip ------------------------------------ The estimated time remaining for each battery that is displayed in the Battery Monitor module of the Control Strip depends on the charge remaining and the battery consumption rate. The battery consumption rate depends on the software and hardware features you are using. If the Battery Monitor module in the Control Strip indicates that no battery is installed, but you can plainly see that a battery is installed, you may need to reset the battery. Before you can reset a battery, you must either shut down the computer or connect the power adapter. Then remove and reinsert the battery you want to reset. After a few seconds, the Battery Monitor module should recognize the battery. If the problem persists, contact your Apple-authorized service representative. Ethernet -------- When connected to an active Ethernet network, your PowerBook 500 series computer will not go to sleep automatically. You can still select manual sleep, however. Sleep, External Monitors, and the Monitors Control Panel -------------------------------------------------------- Your Getting Started manual may state that your PowerBook will not sleep when an external monitor is connected. This is an error. Connecting an external monitor does not affect the computer's ability to sleep. The Monitors Control Panel allows you to set the number of colors your monitors display and to indicate the positions of your monitors. Close the Monitors Control Panel before allowing your PowerBook to sleep. Application Programs Using Sound -------------------------------- If you have application programs that make extensive use of sound, Apple recommends that you turn off virtual memory while using those programs. When virtual memory is turned on, it can compromise the programs' sound quality. Some older versions of programs, especially games, may generate sounds that seem too slow or too fast. For best results with these programs, open the Sound control panel, choose Sound Out from the pop-up menu, and set the sample rate to 22.050 kHz. Trying the Text-to-Speech Feature --------------------------------- Text-to-Speech has been installed on your hard drive. This software allows text to be spoken to you by your PowerBook. Text-to-Speech is made available through application programs whose manufacturers have chosen to incorporate it. You can try this feature out by following these steps: Step 1 ------ Double-click the SimpleText icon to open it (or choose Open from the File menu if you are already using SimpleText). A new document called Untitled 1 appears on the screen. Step 2 ------ Type a short sentence, for example, "You're a great person." Step 3 ------ Choose Speak All from the Sound menu. You can also have the computer speak a portion of your document. To do this, select the text you want to hear, and choose Speak Selection from the Sound menu. Using Adobe Type Manager ------------------------ In System 7.1 and 7.5, a folder named Fonts stores all screen and printer fonts. Fonts you drag to the System Folder are automatically installed in the Fonts folder. If you use Adobe Type Manager, but are not getting smooth type on screen, you must move any PostScript printer fonts located in the Fonts folder to the Extensions folder. Please contact Adobe to obtain a new version of ATM that will allow you to use the Fonts folder (see details below). A version of ATM is also installed if you install QuickDraw GX. It is called ATM GX. For more information on using ATM GX, see the Macintosh System 7.5 Upgrade Guide that came with your PowerBook. A Gift to You from Adobe ------------------------ Adobe Systems offers PowerBook computer owners a free copy of Adobe Type Manager (ATM) software. With ATM, you can use thousands of PostScript Type 1 fonts on screen. In addition, ATM software can be used with PostScript typesetters and with all Macintosh- supported printers, including the ImageWriter, StyleWriter, and LaserWriter. You also receive four free typefaces from the Adobe Garamond family. These Adobe Originals are a fresh treatment of popular typefaces. You can receive the latest release of ATMÐplus the Adobe Garamond typefacesÐfor a $7.50 shipping and handling charge ($30 outside the U.S. and Canada). Together, these products normally retail for $346. U.S. and Canadian residents, call 1-800-521-1976 ext. 4400, or fax 1-303-792-2231 Outside the U.S. and Canada, call (303) 799-4000 ext. 4600. In fax requests, please include your name, shipping address, daytime phone number and credit card information. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. *** This information is not in the original Read Me file. Note: According to Adobe, the offer mentioned above expired as of December, 1995. *** Support Information Services |
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| Sub Category: | PowerBook 500 Series |
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