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Ask other Mac OS compatible computer users about the problem you’re
having; they may have a solution for it.
Solutions to Common Problems
Problem:
The computer is turned on but the screen is dark.
Cause 1:
You have a screen saver program that darkens the
screen when the computer has not been used for a
certain period.
Solution:
Press a key or move the mouse to turn off the screen
saver.
Cause 2:
The display’s brightness control is not adjusted
properly.
Solution:
Check the display’s brightness control and turn it up
if necessary.
Cause 3:
The SuperMac J700 computer or the display is not
getting power.
Solution:
Check that the display is plugged in and turned on, and
that the display cable is firmly connected to both the
computer and the display.
Check that the computer’s power cord is firmly con-
nected to the computer and plugged into a grounded
electrical outlet , and that the outlet has power.
Tip:
If you have more than one display, and only one is
dark, check that it is set up correctly in the Displays
control panel. For information on using more than one
display, see the “Displays” topic of Macintosh Guide,
available in the Guide menu.
Problem:
The computer’s clock keeps time inaccurately.
Cause:
Your computer has a clock that runs continuously.
When the computer is turned off, a battery keeps the
clock running. The battery has probably expire d.
Solution:
See “Safety Guidelines” in Appendix A .
