Apple LL2507 manual Using Your Power Adapter, Changing the Size of Images on the Screen

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Note: Exposé is preset to use the F9 and F10 keys, the same keys that adjust your keyboard illumination. To use Exposé to manage your desktop windows, hold down the Fn key and press F9 or F10, or open the Exposé pane in System Preferences and choose different function keys to manage windows.

Changing the Size of Images on the Screen

You can increase or decrease the size of images on your screen by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Your PowerBook has a 15.2-inch TFT WXGA display with a default resolution of 1280 x 854.

You can choose a resolution of 1152 x 768 or lower (called “scaled” resolutions) in the Displays pane of System Preferences. When you switch to a scaled resolution, items on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see. However, scaled resolutions may not be as sharp as the display’s default resolution.

To adjust the resolution on your display:

mChoose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane of System Preferences.

To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click “Show displays in menu bar.”

Using Your Power Adapter

Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer and recharges the computer’s battery.

Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that came with your computer, or purchase an additional 65W Apple Portable Power Adapter.

When you first connect your power adapter to your computer, a light glows green for a second to indicate power is available. An amber light indicates that the battery is being charged. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. You can monitor the battery level using the Battery icon in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the bottom of the battery (see page 47).

Chapter 2 The Basics

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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 Video Mode Toggle key Volume controlsSleep indicator light Power buttonAdditional Features of Your PowerBook Two FireWire ports Power adapter portSecurity slot Internal modem portPlug 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 Problems Turning the Computer On? Turn On Your PowerBookNothing happens when you press the Power button 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 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 Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the TrackpadUsing the Keyboard Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OSConnecting to a Printer To set up a printer Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring Printing To monitor printingConnecting to a Network Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceTo check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to DateTransferring Files to Another Computer Using the InternetTo force an application to quit When an Application FreezesPage 3Using Your Computer Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery PowerUniversal Serial Bus USB For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeUsing FireWire Devices FireWireFireWire 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 Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting an External Display or ProjectorConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Using Your Optical DriveInserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discPlaying 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 Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the batteryTo replace the battery Battery-Conservation Tips Charging a BatterySecurity Slot For More Information on Your PowerBook BatteryFor More Information on Security Options Page 4Adding Memory To Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryTo install additional memory 30O Replace the memory door and screw it into place To check the computer’s memory Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes New MemoryPage 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 upIf you have problems with your Internet connection If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareIf you have trouble ejecting a disc To use Apple Hardware TestTo install applications and Classic support To install Mac OSRestoring Your Computer’s Software Locating Your Product Serial NumberPage Operating Environment Power AdapterBattery Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Plugging In the Power AdapterConnectors and Ports AppendixCarrying Your PowerBook Using Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBookCleaning Your PowerBook Display General Safety InstructionsFor More Information Battery Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the EnvironmentErgonomics Keyboard and TrackpadChair Built-in Display External MouseThere 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 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 Industry Canada Statement FCC Compliance StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Radio and Television InterferenceLaser Information Battery Disposal InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard InformationTelephone Consumer Protection Act Telephone Line ProblemsInformation You Need in Canada Informations Destinées aux Utilisateurs CanadiensInformationen fur Deutschland Information You Need in the United KingdomInformations pour la France Information You Need in AustraliaInformation You Need in New Zealand Page 101 IndexIndex 102103 USB104