If everything is plugged in and turned on, in a few seconds you should see the opening display of the training disk.

Put the book aside now and enjoy the hands-on introduction to your Apple IIGS. Anything you need to know to use the disk will be explained right on the screen.



Problems starting up?

If you don't see the opening display, go through the following checklist to see if you can identify the problem:


Important

  • Is the computer plugged into a power source?
     
  • Is the monitor plugged into a power source?
     
  • If your computer and monitor are plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on?
     
  • Is the monitor plugged into the computer?
     
  • Is the disk drive connected to the computer?
     
  • Is the monitor power switch turned on?
     
  • Is the computer power switch turned on?
     
  • Did you put the training disk in the 3.5-inch drive connected directly to your computer?
     
  • If you have a 5.25-inch, was it empty when you turned on the power?
     
  • Are you using the right disk? Eject the disk in the startup drive (following the instructions in the next section) and make sure it's labeled Your Tour of the Apple IIGS.
     
  • Are the monitor's contrast and brightness adjusted correctly?
     
  • If the image on your screen is rolling or out of alignment, hold down the Option and Control while you press Reset (the key marked with a triangle). Then press 2. This restores the standard Control Panel settings for the U.S.

Figure 1-7
Problems?

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