Apple PowerBook G3 - Manual (Page 68)

Some icons look different from usual.
m There may be a problem with the information that the computer uses to
keep track of files. Restart the computer and hold down the Command (x)
and Option keys until you see a message asking if you want to rebuild the
desktop. Release the keys and click OK.
Note: If you have Macintosh Easy Open installed, you must turn off all
extensions except the Macintosh Easy Open control panel, and then follow
the previous steps to rebuild your desktop.
m You may be using a file-compression program to save space on your hard
disk. Some compression programs change the appearance of icons.
When trying to open or move a font file, you see an error message.
The font file may be damaged. To remove damaged font files, follow
these steps:
1. Drag the Fonts folder out of the System Folder.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Open the Fonts folder that you dragged out, and drag undamaged fonts to
the System Folder icon. Click OK in the dialog box.
4. Throw away the old Fonts folder.
5. Reinstall the damaged font from the original disk.
An icon is blinking in the menu bar.
A program needs attention. Open the Application menu and choose the
program whose icon is blinking (it may have a diamond by its name).
Respond to any messages on the screen. If it’s not clear what you should do,
consult the documentation that came with the program.
A file can’t be thrown away.
m The file may be locked. Select the file’s icon, then choose Get Info from
the File menu and click the Locked checkbox to remove the X. You can
delete locked files that are in the Trash by holding down the Option key
while you choose Empty Trash from the Special menu.
m An application program may be using the file. Close the file or quit
the program.
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