Contents
Getting Started
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Contents
Appendix C
Appendix a
Appendix B
Appendix D
Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer
1Getting Started
Basic Features of Your PowerBook
Sleep indicator light
Volume controls
Video Mode Toggle key
Power button
Additional Features of Your PowerBook
Security slot
Power adapter port
Two FireWire ports
Internal modem port
Setting Up
Plug In the Power Adapter
Prepare to Get Connected
PPP
Connect Your Cables
To connect to a phone line
To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network
Problems Turning the Computer On?
Turn On Your PowerBook
Nothing 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 computer
To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps
Calibrating Your Battery
Shutting Down Your PowerBook
To shut down your computer, do one of the following
Other Support
What’s Next?
What If I Have More Questions?
Mac OS Help
2The Basics
Adjusting Your Display
To turn off the automatic display brightness feature
Basics
Using Your Power Adapter
To adjust the resolution on your display
Changing the Size of Images on the Screen
Using the Trackpad
Tips for Using the Trackpad
Using the Keyboard
Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OS
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
Connecting to a Printer
Monitoring Printing
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones
To set up a printer
To monitor printing
To check for updated software
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device
Connecting to a Network
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
Using the Internet
Transferring Files to Another Computer
When an Application Freezes
To force an application to quit
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3Using Your Computer
Using USB Devices
USB Devices and Battery Power
Universal Serial Bus USB
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time
For More Information on USB
FireWire
Using FireWire Devices
FireWire Devices and Battery Power
FireWire Target Disk Mode
For More Information on FireWire
PC Cards
Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card
To eject a PC Card
Using Bluetooth Devices
For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology
For More Information on PC Cards
AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access
How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access
For More Information on AirPort Extreme
Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T
Using Your Modem
Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices
For 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 Closed
Using Your Optical Drive
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs
Ejecting a Disc
Playing DVD Discs
To eject a disc, do one of the following
To record music from your iTunes library
For More Information
Recording Information on a DVD
To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc
Battery
Removing and Replacing the Battery
To remove the battery
To replace the battery
Charging a Battery
Battery-Conservation Tips
For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery
Security Slot
For More Information on Security Options
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Installing Additional Memory
4Adding Memory To Your Computer
To install additional memory
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Replace the memory door and screw it into place
Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes New Memory
To check the computer’s memory
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5Troubleshooting
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move
If you have a problem with an application
Other Problems
If you forgot your password
If the computer won’t turn on or start up
If you have trouble ejecting a disc
If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware
If you have problems with your Internet connection
To use Apple Hardware Test
Restoring Your Computer’s Software
To install Mac OS
To install applications and Classic support
Locating Your Product Serial Number
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Power Adapter
Operating Environment
Battery
Connectors and Ports
Plugging In the Power Adapter
Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem
Appendix
Storing Your PowerBook
Using Your PowerBook
Carrying Your PowerBook
Cleaning Your PowerBook
General Safety Instructions
Cleaning Your PowerBook Display
Battery Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment
For More Information
Ergonomics
Keyboard and Trackpad
Chair
External Mouse
Built-in Display
CConnecting to the Internet
There are four kinds of Internet connections
To find the settings on a Windows PC
To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer
To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer
Before you connect to the Internet
Gathering 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 configuration
Dhcp Configuration
To set up a Dhcp configuration
PPPoE Configuration
To set up a PPPoE connection
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually
To 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 Connections
PPPoE Connections
Network Connections
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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
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Vcci Class B Statement European Community
FCC Compliance Statement
Industry Canada Statement
Radio and Television Interference
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Battery Disposal Information
Laser Information
Mouse and Keyboard Information
Information You Need in Canada
Telephone Line Problems
Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Informations Destinées aux Utilisateurs Canadiens
Informations pour la France
Information You Need in the United Kingdom
Informationen fur Deutschland
Information You Need in Australia
Information You Need in New Zealand
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