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Apple Macintosh Performa 6100 Series User Manual

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When you try to start up from a floppy disk, a disk icon with an X appears in the middle

of the screen, and the floppy disk is ejected.

This icon indicates that the floppy disk you tried to start up from is not a
startup disk.

Wait a few seconds. The computer should start up from its internal hard
disk. Make sure you insert floppy disks only after the computer has begun
starting up.

A “sad Macintosh” icon appears, and the computer won’t start up.

This icon indicates that your Macintosh cannot start up because of a problem
with the system software or the computer hardware.

Eject any floppy disks by turning off the computer and then holding down the
mouse button while you turn the computer on again. Try starting up with the
Macintosh Performa CD. (For instructions on how to start up your computer
from the CD-ROM disc, see “Starting Up From a CD-ROM Disc” in the
section “Repairing a Damaged Disk” later in this chapter.) If the “sad
Macintosh” icon appears again, consult the service and support information
that came with your computer for information on contacting an Apple-
authorized service provider or Apple for assistance.

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Troubleshooting