Apple LL2507 manual Connect Your Cables, To connect to a phone line

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If you selected “Using DHCP,” gather the following optional information (ask your ISP if you need it):

•DHCP client ID

•DNS servers

If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following:

•Service provider

•Account name

•Password

•PPPoE service name

The information below is optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it.

•DNS servers

•Domain name

•Proxy server

Step 3: Connect Your Cables

Next, connect your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. If you’re connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme 802.11b or 802.11g network, you don’t need cables.

To connect to a phone line:

mConnect the phone cord from a wall jack to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection.

W Internal modem port

Telephone cord

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Appendix a Appendix BAppendix C Appendix DYour PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer 1Getting StartedBasic Features of Your PowerBook Volume controls Video Mode Toggle keySleep indicator light Power buttonAdditional Features of Your PowerBook Power adapter port Two FireWire portsSecurity slot Internal modem portSetting Up Plug In the Power AdapterPrepare to Get Connected PPPConnect Your Cables To connect to a phone lineTo connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Problems Turning the Computer On? Turn On Your PowerBookNothing happens when you press the Power button Trackpad button How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? Putting Your PowerBook to SleepTo put the computer to sleep, do one of the following To wake the computerCalibrating Your Battery Shutting Down Your PowerBookTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps To shut down your computer, do one of the followingWhat’s Next? What If I Have More Questions?Other Support Mac OS Help2The Basics Adjusting Your Display To turn off the automatic display brightness featureBasics Using Your Power Adapter To adjust the resolution on your displayChanging the Size of Images on the Screen Using the Trackpad Tips for Using the TrackpadUsing the Keyboard Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your PreferencesConnecting to a Printer Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones To set up a printerMonitoring Printing To monitor printingConnecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Connecting to a NetworkTo check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to DateUsing the Internet Transferring Files to Another ComputerWhen an Application Freezes To force an application to quitPage 3Using Your Computer Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery PowerUniversal Serial Bus USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USBFireWire Using FireWire DevicesFireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire Target Disk ModeFor More Information on FireWire PC Cards Inserting and Ejecting a PC CardTo eject a PC Card Using Bluetooth Devices For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyFor More Information on PC Cards AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet AccessFor More Information on AirPort Extreme Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T Using Your Modem Connecting Speakers and Audio DevicesFor More Information on Using Ethernet External Video Support DVI, VGA, and S-Video Connecting an External Display or Projector Using Your PowerBook With the Display ClosedUsing Your Optical Drive Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc Inserting a CD or DVD DiscEjecting a Disc Playing DVD DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs To eject a disc, do one of the followingFor More Information Recording Information on a DVDTo record music from your iTunes library To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R discBattery Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the batteryTo replace the battery Charging a Battery Battery-Conservation TipsFor More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Security SlotFor More Information on Security Options Page Installing Additional Memory 4Adding Memory To Your ComputerTo install additional memory 30O Replace the memory door and screw it into place Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes New Memory To check the computer’s memoryPage 5Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveOther Problems If you forgot your passwordIf you have a problem with an application If the computer won’t turn on or start upIf you suspect a problem with your computer hardware If you have problems with your Internet connectionIf you have trouble ejecting a disc To use Apple Hardware TestTo install Mac OS To install applications and Classic supportRestoring Your Computer’s Software Locating Your Product Serial NumberPage Power Adapter Operating EnvironmentBattery Plugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal ModemConnectors and Ports AppendixUsing Your PowerBook Carrying Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Cleaning Your PowerBook DisplayBattery Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment For More InformationErgonomics Keyboard and TrackpadChair External Mouse Built-in DisplayCConnecting to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo find the settings on a Mac OS X computer To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 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 Manual Configuration To set up a manual configurationDhcp Configuration To set up a Dhcp configurationPPPoE Configuration To set up a PPPoE connectionAppendix C Connecting to the Internet AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection ManuallyTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsPPPoE Connections Network Connections Page DTop Ten Questions How do I make my PowerBook battery last longer? Forgot my password. How do I reset it?How does the Mac OS X interface work? Appendix D Top Ten Questions Page FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Radio and Television InterferenceBattery Disposal Information Laser InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard InformationTelephone Line Problems Telephone Consumer Protection ActInformation You Need in Canada Informations Destinées aux Utilisateurs CanadiensInformation You Need in the United Kingdom Informationen fur DeutschlandInformations pour la France Information You Need in AustraliaInformation You Need in New Zealand Page Index 101102 IndexUSB 103104