Macintosh: Cure for Wrong System Font



PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Some applications occasionally cause desktop icons and
window information to be displayed in the wrong system font. The same disks
work fine on other Macintoshes. Turning the Macintosh off then back on again
does not usually clear the problem.

CAUSE: Parameter memory contains the wrong information.

CURE: For 128K, 512K, 512Ke, or Plus unplug the Macintosh and remove its
battery for 15 seconds or so. This will clear the Macintosh's
parameter RAM.

For NuBus or System 7 Macintosh, hold down Command-option-R-P
until the system sounds the startup chord a second time. Release
the keys.

For SE or SE/30, hold down Command-option-shift and open the
control panel. Release the keys and acknowledge any dialog boxes.

Finally, reset the Control Panel settings.


Published Date: Feb 19, 2012