Apple LL2507 manual What’s Next?, What If I Have More Questions?, Other Support, Mac OS Help

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What’s Next?

•Learn the important basics about your PowerBook. Check out Chapter 2, “The Basics,” on page 19.

•Have fun trying out your computer’s applications and Internet features. Browse the Mac OS X and applications booklet that came with your computer.

•If you’re unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information.

•Switching from another computer? Open Mac OS Help and see the New Users section. It will help you use your previous computer knowledge to get started on a Mac.

What If I Have More Questions?

Mac OS Help

Most of the information about using your Macintosh is available right on your computer.

1Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen).

2Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help).

3Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.

Other Support

•If you’re having a problem that prevents you from using your computer, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” on page 59.

•Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. See Appendix D, “Top Ten Questions,” on page 91.

•For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support.

•If you can’t find the answer to your problem in these places, see the AppleCare materials that came with your computer for information on contacting Apple.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B Appendix DYour PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer 1Getting StartedBasic Features of Your PowerBook Sleep indicator light Volume controlsVideo Mode Toggle key Power buttonAdditional Features of Your PowerBook Security slot Power adapter portTwo FireWire ports 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 To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep To wake the computerTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps Calibrating Your BatteryShutting Down Your PowerBook To shut down your computer, do one of the followingOther Support What’s Next?What If I Have More Questions? 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 Monitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesTo set up a printer To monitor printingTo check for updated software Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceConnecting to a Network 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 DiscRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD Discs To eject a disc, do one of the followingTo record music from your iTunes library For More InformationRecording Information on a DVD 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 moveIf you have a problem with an application Other ProblemsIf you forgot your password If the computer won’t turn on or start upIf you have trouble ejecting a disc If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareIf you have problems with your Internet connection To use Apple Hardware TestRestoring Your Computer’s Software To install Mac OSTo install applications and Classic support Locating Your Product Serial NumberPage Power Adapter Operating EnvironmentBattery Connectors and Ports Plugging In the Power AdapterConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem AppendixStoring Your PowerBook Using Your PowerBookCarrying 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 Windows PC To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer 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 Vcci Class B Statement European Community FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Radio and Television InterferenceExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Battery Disposal InformationLaser Information Mouse and Keyboard InformationInformation You Need in Canada Telephone Line ProblemsTelephone Consumer Protection Act Informations Destinées aux Utilisateurs CanadiensInformations pour la France Information You Need in the United KingdomInformationen fur Deutschland Information You Need in AustraliaInformation You Need in New Zealand Page Index 101102 IndexUSB 103104