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I hear a fan coming on and my PowerBook seems to get quite warm. Is that OK?

As your PowerBook operates, it’s designed to keep itself within safe thermal limits. The fan comes on and stays on to keep the PowerBook operating at normal temperatures. The bottom of your PowerBook may become warm because it’s designed to let heat dissipate through the case. This is normal. For more information, see “Using Your PowerBook” on page 68.

My application or Mac OS X doesn’t seem to be working correctly. Do I need to reinstall Mac OS X?

The process of troubleshooting a problem requires that you determine a number of things, such as whether a problem always happens with a specific application, is related to your operating system, or is due to faulty hardware. Before you reinstall, see “Troubleshooting” on page 59 to help analyze the problem. Apple also provides many technical explanations and advice for solving problems in the AppleCare Knowledge Base. To access the Knowledge Base on the web, go to www.apple.com/support. If you determine that you must reinstall Mac OS X, you’ll find instructions in “Restoring Your Computer’s Software” on page 63.

I installed an application on my PowerBook, but it doesn’t seem to be working. Where can I go for help?

Check the documentation that came with the application for instructions on how to get support. Often manufacturers are aware of common problems that might occur with their applications and provide solutions and updates for immediate use. If your program is not an Apple product, you’ll need to contact the manufacturer directly for the best support.

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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