Apple LL2507 manual Security slot, Power adapter port, Internal modem port, PC Card slot

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Security slot

Protect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable.

Power adapter port

Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery.

Internal modem port

Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem.

Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports

Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. (Compatible with standard USB devices.)

PC Card slot

Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook. Accepts Type I or Type II PC Card and CardBus formats.

Audio line in port

Connect your PowerBook to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment.

Headphone out (sound output) port

Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices.

Two FireWire ports

Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices. You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to the FireWire 400 port, or you can use a

9-to-6-pin FireWire cable to connect the device to the FireWire 800 port. You can also directly connect a 9-pin FireWire device to the FireWire 800 port.

Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)

Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn’t require an Ethernet crossover cable in order to connect.

ÆTV out (S-video out) port

Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other video device. You can use the TV out port for presentations or to play a DVD-Video on your television.

DVI (external monitor) port

Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI-to-VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor. You can also use a DVI-to-ADC adapter (sold separately) to connect to an Apple flat-panel display.

For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your Computer,” on page 31.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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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