Re: Apple IIGS Won't Enter Control Panel

[msean@adelphia.net]

Bill Garber wrote:
> <msean@adelphia.net> wrote in message
> 1116041773.315243.320480@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com">news:1116041773.315243.320480@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> : Hi, I just bought a IIGS ROM 3 and for some reason it won't let me
> : enter the Control Panel with apple-ctrl-esc. I tried a different
> : keyboard with the same non results. Is there possibly another way
to
> : enter the Control Panel?
> : Thanks, Mike
>
> Only 2 ways, Open-Apple/Control/Reset, or by holding Option
> while starting it up.
>
> Also, next to slot 1 and in front of the power plug from
> the supply, there is a header marked "W1". If this is jumpered
> or touching together, you can't enter control panel. Check it.
> If it is closed, open it, and you should be able to then.
>
> This is there to safe guard the settings from kids, like in
> a school environment, or at home, or simply from the curious
> employees in large companies.  :o)
>
> Apple II Forever, Apple II Together
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Thanks Bill, 
The OPTION key at startup was the charm. I owe you.
Mike