Apple Macintosh PowerBook 180 computers - Manual (Page 6)

Using a RAM disk 97
Creating a RAM disk 97
Erasing a RAM disk 98
Resizing or removing a RAM disk 98
Making a RAM disk the startup disk 99
Chapter 7 Power Management 101
Monitoring the battery charge level 101
Using the battery desk accessory 101
Responding to low-power messages 102
Recharging the battery 103
Recharging with the power adapter 103
Recharging with a recharger 105
Removing or replacing the battery 106
Maximizing battery life 107
Maximizing work time 108
Ways to conserve battery power 108
Adjusting the battery conservation settings 109
Using the battery conservation options 110
Chapter 8 Using Disks 113
Preparing a new disk for use 113
Initializing a hard disk 113
Initializing a floppy disk 115
Erasing a floppy disk 116
Designating a startup disk 116
Scanning order for startup disks 117
Protecting the information on a disk 117
Locking a floppy disk 117
Locking a file 118
Backing up your files 119
If you can’t save files on a floppy disk 119
Ejecting a disk 120
If you can’t eject a floppy disk 120
Caring for disks 121
Hard disk precautions 121
Testing and repairing disks 121
If a hard disk icon doesn’t appear 121
Using Disk First Aid 122
Testing a hard disk 124
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