Apple G4 manual 3Using Your Computer

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3Using Your Computer

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Your PowerBook has many built-in features and connection capabilities that you can customize and expand to fit your needs.

These include the following:

•Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment such as printers, scanners, and other devices to your PowerBook. See page 32.

•FireWire 400 port for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital videocameras and external hard drives. See page 34.

•Bluetooth wireless connectivity, AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability, Ethernet networking capability, and a 56K modem for networking and communications. See page 36.

•Audio line in and headphone (audio line out) ports for connecting headphones, speakers, microphones, and other audio equipment. See page 39.

•Mini-DVI port with included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter and Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter, which let you use your PowerBook with an external monitor or digital flat-panel display, including support for video-mirroring and extended desktop (dual-display) modes. Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) for composite or S-video support to connect a television, VCR, or other video device. See page 40.

•Optical drive that allows you to play CDs and DVDs and burn CDs. If you have a SuperDrive, you can burn DVDs as well. See page 43.

•Security slot so that you can make sure your PowerBook stays where it should. See “Security Slot” on page 49.

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Appendix D Appendix aAppendix B Appendix C1Getting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computerBasic Features of Your PowerBook Brightness controls Additional Features of Your PowerBook Power adapter port Plug In the Power Adapter Setting UpPPP Prepare to Get ConnectedTo connect to a phone line Connect Your CablesTo connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Turn On Your PowerBook Problems Turning the Computer On?Nothing happens when you press the Power button Trackpad button To wake the computer How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep To put the computer to sleep, do one of the followingTo shut down your computer, do one of the following Calibrating Your BatteryShutting Down Your PowerBook To initially calibrate your battery, follow these stepsMac OS Help What’s Next?What If I Have More Questions? Other Support2The Basics To adjust the resolution on your display Adjusting Your DisplayUsing Your Power Adapter Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the TrackpadUsing a Mouse Using the KeyboardLearning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your PreferencesTo set up a printer Connecting to a PrinterMonitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesTo monitor printing To check for updated software Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceKeeping Your Software Up to Date Using the Internet Connecting to a Network Transferring Files to Another Computer To force an application to quit When an Application FreezesPage 3Using Your Computer USB Devices and Battery Power Using USB DevicesUniversal Serial Bus USB For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeUsing FireWire Devices FireWireFireWire Target Disk Mode FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFor More Information on FireWire For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Using Bluetooth DevicesHow AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessFor More Information on AirPort Extreme Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetConnecting Speakers and Audio Devices Using Your ModemExternal Video Support DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video Turn on the external display or projector Connecting an External Display or ProjectorConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Using Your PowerBook With the Display ClosedFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc Using Your Optical DriveInserting a CD or DVD Disc To eject a disc, do one of the following Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD Discs Recording CD-R and CD-RW DiscsTo burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc For More InformationRecording Information on a DVD To record music from your iTunes libraryBattery To remove the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery Battery-Conservation Tips Charging a BatterySecurity Slot For More Information on Your PowerBook BatteryFor More Information on Security Options 4Adding Memory To Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryTo install additional memory 30O Replace the memory slot door and screw it into place Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page 5Troubleshooting If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t turn on or start up Other ProblemsIf you forgot your password If you have a problem with an applicationIf you have trouble ejecting a disc If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareTo use Apple Hardware Test Restoring Your Computer’s Software If you have problems with your Internet connectionTo install Mac OS To install applications and Classic supportLocating Your Product Serial Number Operating Environment Power AdapterBattery Appendix Carrying Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook DisplayUsing Your PowerBook Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal ModemGeneral Safety Instructions Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Battery Connectors and PortsFor More Information Keyboard and Trackpad ErgonomicsExternal Mouse ChairBuilt-in Display There are four kinds of Internet connections CConnecting to the InternetBefore you connect to the Internet To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer To find the settings on a Windows PCGathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections To test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port To set up a manual configuration Manual ConfigurationTo set up a Dhcp configuration Dhcp ConfigurationTo set up a PPPoE connection PPPoE ConfigurationAppendix C Connecting to the Internet Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionPPPoE Connections Network Connections Page DTop Ten Questions Forgot my password. How do I reset it? How do I make my PowerBook battery last longer?How does the Mac OS X interface work? Appendix D Top Ten Questions Page Industry Canada Statement FCC Compliance StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Mouse and Keyboard Information Battery Disposal InformationLaser Information Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyTelephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United Kingdom Information You Need in Australia Page Index 100 101 102
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