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TIL files on PowerBook G3 series; new system reset key sequence described

TIL files on PowerBook G3 series; new system reset key sequence described

CNET staff
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New TIL articles on PowerBook G3 series:
  • PowerBook G3 Series: Read Me This includes many important items, such as this one which is relevant to all computers using HFS Plus formatted disks: "The disk security feature of At Ease is not compatible with the format of your hard drive. If you use At Ease and need to restrict access to the computer, please use Password Security instead. Future versions of At Ease will be compatible with Mac OS Extended Format."
  • PowerBook G3 Series: Description This article provides a description of Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computers.
  • PowerBook G3 Series: Technical Specifications This article provides the technical specifications for Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one series computers.
  • PowerBook G3 Series: Wake on Ring not Supported This article discusses the Wake on Ring function of the PowerBook G3 Series.
  • PowerBook G3 Series: Mac OS Extended Format Compatibility Issues This article discusses compatibility issues with the PowerBook G3 Series new and improved file format called Mac OS Extended form.
  • PowerBook G3 Series: System Reset Key Sequence This article describes the new key sequence used to reset the system. The Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series has a new key sequence to reset the system. The four key sequence is Shift Fn (function) Ctrl (control) Power On. The first three keys are located in the lower left hand corner of the keyboard. The power on key is the button just above keys F9 and F10. The PowerBook G3 Series does not have a hardware reset button. This key sequence is its equivalent. This is marked on the back panel of the system. This key sequence is used to reset the Power Management Unit.