Solving Problems 11
Message Appears
Sometimes a message appears on the screen telling you that a problem occurred.
Message says there’s not enough memory
Note: These solutions are for system software memory problems. For problems with
application memory, see Mac OS Help (available in the Help menu).
m Increase the Memory Available for System Software (p. 18)
m Check RAM Disk Settings in the Memory Control Panel (p. 17)
m Resolve System Extension Conflicts (p. 20)
Message appears about disk corruption
m Take Notes (p. 12)
m Check RAM Disk Settings in the Memory Control Panel (p. 17)
m See “Repairing the Directory on Your Disk” on page 27.
Message appears about the LocalTalk port
m Make Sure External Equipment Is Properly Connected and Turned On (p. 15)
Normal Desktop Doesn’t Appear
Screen is dark
m Wake Up Your Computer (p. 13)
m Make Sure Your Computer Is Getting Power (p. 14)
m Make Sure the Monitor Is Properly Connected and Adjusted (p. 15)
m Reset the PRAM (p. 22)
Screen is gray or blank
m Reset the PRAM (p. 22)
Empty flashing box appears
m Re-Bless the System Folder (p. 18)
m See Chapter 3, “Testing and Repairing Your Hard Disk,” on page 27.
m See Chapter 4, “Reinstalling Your Computer’s Software,” on page 33.
Large folder-shaped areas containing pictorial buttons appear
m Make Sure You’re Using the Correct Disk as the Startup Disk (p. 19)
Hard Disk Icon Doesn’t Appear on Desktop
m Quit Open Applications (p. 13)
m Restart Your Computer (p. 13)
m Make Sure External Equipment Is Properly Connected and Turned On (p. 15)
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