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Troubleshooting
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PowerCenter User’s Guide
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2. HOLD down the
x
, Option , S h i f t , and D e l e t e keys on the keyboard
all at the same time.
The
x
key is also called the command or

key on some keyboards.
Tip: There are
x
, Option, and Shift keys on both the left and right sides of the
keyboard, these keys are identical in function. For the purposes of starting up from
the Power CD, it is always easier to hold down the
x
, Option, and Shift keys on
the right-hand side of the keyboard. The Delete key is also on the right-hand side,
but has no counterpart on the left. By holding all keys down on the right-hand
side, only one hand is needed to hold all keys, freeing your other hand to use the
mouse.
3. While continuing to hold these four keys, SELECT
R e s t a r t
from the
Special menu.
4. Continue holding the keys down. You will see a flashing question
mark, then a Happy Macintosh face. RELEASE the four keys. The
computer should now boot from the Power CD.
Tip: When you use the Startup key sequence to boot from the Power CD, you will
notice that hard disk does not automatically show up on the desktop when the
computer is finished booting. This is because the startup key sequence suppresses
the hard disk at startup allowing the computer to start from the Power CD. (In
order to test or repair the hard disk, you must first mount it by following the
instructions for mounting the hard disk as detailed in Mounting the hard disk,
starting on page 49.)
Using Disk First Aid
Disk First Aid can be used as a first step to fixing minor issues on most
Macintosh storage volumes such as hard disks (SCSI and IDE) and removable
cartridges. Disk First Aid can be found in the Apple Utilities folder by opening
the Power CD, then opening the Utilities folder, and finally opening the Apple
Utilities folder. Double-click on
D i s k F i r s t A i d
to launch it.
When Disk First Aid is open you will see “Select volume(s) to verify” at the top
of the Disk First Aid window. Underneath it you will see the icons of the Power
CD, your hard disk, and any other volumes mounted on the system.
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