Apple G4 manual DTop Ten Questions

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DTop Ten Questions

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Do you have a question? Here are the top ten questions commonly asked by new PowerBook users.

My Internet connection doesn’t seem to be working. How do I set it up?

There are different types of Internet connections. For example, you can connect via a modem, a DSL connection, a wireless AirPort connection, or an Ethernet network. You will need to supply Mac OS X with specific information about your connection type, Internet service provider, or network. The first step in configuring your connection is gathering the information needed for your connection type. To find out what information you need and for instructions on how to configure your connection type, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the Internet,” on page 71. Your computer also has a Network Setup Assistant application to help walk you through setting up an Internet connection.

How do I set up my printer? Is it compatible with my PowerBook?

Begin by connecting your printer and installing any software according to the instructions that came with your printer. Next, open System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon. Use the Print & Fax pane to configure your PowerBook to access the printer. You’ll find lots of information about setting up printers in Mac OS Help (search for “printer”). Also see “Connecting to a Printer” on page 25 of this manual.

If your printer doesn’t seem to be working as expected, you may need to check the manufacturer’s website for updated print drivers. Often the latest printer software is available for downloading.

If you sent a print job to your printer, but it’s not printing, check to see if the print job is stopped or on hold by clicking the printer icon in the Dock. (If no icon appears in the Dock, open the Printer Setup Utility in the Applications/Utilities folder and double-click the printer’s name.) If the window for the printer says “Job Stopped,” click the Start Jobs button. If “Hold” appears beside the job name, resume printing by clicking the job name and clicking Resume. If a print job has stopped printing because of a technical error, you can delete the faulty job by selecting the job and clicking Delete. You can then try printing the job again.

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Appendix B Appendix aAppendix C Appendix D1Getting 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 Nothing happens when you press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On?Turn On Your PowerBook Trackpad button Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following To wake the computerShutting Down Your PowerBook Calibrating Your BatteryTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps To shut down your computer, do one of the followingWhat If I Have More Questions? What’s Next?Other Support Mac OS Help2The 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 PrinterTo monitor printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring Printing Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceTo check for updated software Transferring Files to Another Computer Connecting to a NetworkUsing the Internet To force an application to quit When an Application FreezesPage 3Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeUsing FireWire Devices FireWireFor More Information on FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Using Bluetooth DevicesFor More Information on AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessHow AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access 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 ProjectorFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Using Your PowerBook With the Display ClosedConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Inserting a CD or DVD Disc Using Your Optical DriveTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc Playing DVD Discs Ejecting a DiscRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs To eject a disc, do one of the followingRecording Information on a DVD For More InformationTo record music from your iTunes library To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R discBattery To replace the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo remove 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 you forgot your password Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application If the computer won’t turn on or start upTo use Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareIf you have trouble ejecting a disc To install Mac OS If you have problems with your Internet connectionTo install applications and Classic support Restoring Your Computer’s SoftwareLocating Your Product Serial Number Operating Environment Power AdapterBattery Storing Your PowerBook Carrying Your PowerBookCleaning Your PowerBook Display AppendixPlugging In the Power Adapter Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions For More Information Battery Connectors and PortsAvoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Keyboard and Trackpad ErgonomicsBuilt-in Display ChairExternal Mouse There are four kinds of Internet connections CConnecting to the InternetTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC Before you connect to the InternetGathering 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 To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionSetting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection PPPoE Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Network Connections Page DTop Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work? How do I make my PowerBook battery last longer?Forgot my password. How do I reset it? Appendix D Top Ten Questions Page Vcci Class B Statement European Community FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Laser Information Battery Disposal InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard InformationTelephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United Kingdom Information You Need in Australia Page Index 100 101 102
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