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Apple Macintosh Performa 5400 Series User Manual

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6 Troubleshooting 59

When you have questions 59

If you have trouble 59

Solutions to common problems 63

Solutions to CD-ROM problems 76

If your computer’s performance decreases 82

Solving printer problems 83

Repairing a damaged disk 84

Initializing a hard disk 89

7 Installing or Reinstalling Your Software 91

When should you install or reinstall system software? 91

When to use the Macintosh Performa CD: Performa Software

92

Using the CD as your startup device 92

Reinstalling your system software 95

Reinstalling all your original software 97

If you still have problems 99

Copying files from the CD to your hard disk 100

Protecting the information on your hard disk 100

Creating a startup floppy disk 100

Appendix A Health, Safety, and Maintenance Tips 101

Health-related information about computer use 101

Safety instructions 106

Handling your computer equipment 107

Cleaning your equipment 112

Locking and unlocking the mouse 114

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