Apple Power Macintosh 8600 - Manual (Page 177)

Some icons look different from usual.
m There may be a problem with the information that the computer uses to
keep track of files. To fix this problem, you need to rebuild the desktop. For
instructions, see “Rebuilding Your Desktop” in Chapter 11, “Diagnostic
Techniques.”
m You may be using a file-compression program to save space on your hard
disk. Some compression programs change the appearance of icons.
When trying to open or move a font file, you see an error message.
m The font file may be damaged. To remove damaged font files, follow
these steps:
1. Drag the Fonts folder out of the System Folder.
2. Restart the computer.
3. Open the Fonts folder that you dragged out and drag all the fonts that do
not cause errors to the System Folder icon. Click OK in the dialog box.
4. Throw away the old Fonts folder.
5. Reinstall the damaged font from the original disk.
An icon is blinking in the menu bar.
m A program needs attention. Open the menu and choose the program whose
icon is blinking (it may have a diamond by its name). Respond to any
messages on the screen. If it’s not clear what you should do, consult the
documentation that came with the program.
177 Solutions to Common Problems