Apple G4 17-inch manual Ppp

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You can write information from your ISP or network administrator on these pages, then enter it in Setup Assistant.

To set up a telephone dial-up connection, gather the following information:

ÂService provider name

ÂUser or account name

ÂPassword

ÂISP phone number

ÂAlternate phone number

ÂDialing prefix to obtain an outside line

To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection:

mFirst, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your ISP, if you don’t know):

ÂManually

ÂUsing DHCP with a manual address

ÂUsing DHCP

ÂUsing BootP

ÂPPP

If you’re unsure which method to use, “Using DHCP” may be a good choice, because the network supplies most of the required information for you automatically.

If you selected “Manually” or “Using DHCP with a manual address,” gather the following:

ÂIP address

ÂSubnet mask

ÂRouter address

Note: If you selected “Using DHCP with a manual address,” you don’t need a subnet mask or router address.

If you selected “Using DHCP,” gather the following optional information (ask your ISP if you need it):

ÂDHCP client ID

ÂDNS servers

If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following:

ÂService provider

ÂAccount name

ÂPassword

ÂPPPoE service name

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Appendix D Appendix aAppendix B Appendix CGetting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computerBasic Features of Your PowerBook Brightness controls Additional Features of Your PowerBook Security slot Prepare to Get Connected Setting UpPlug In the Power Adapter PPP To transfer information, you must have the following Using the Setup Assistant, you can transferTransferring Files From Another Mac? To connect to a phone line Connect Your CablesTo connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Turn On Your PowerBook Nothing happens when you press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On?To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep To shut down your computer, do one of the following Shutting Down Your PowerBookTo wake the computer What’s Next? Calibrating Your BatteryTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps Mac OS Help What If I Have More Questions?Other Support Basics Changing the Size of Images on the Screen Adjusting Your DisplayTo turn off the automatic display brightness feature To adjust the resolution on your display Using Your Power AdapterTips for Using the Trackpad Using the TrackpadUsing the Keyboard Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences To set up a printer Using ApplicationsConnecting to a Printer To learn more about iTunes Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring Printing To monitor printingKeeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceTo check for updated software Transferring Files to Another Computer Connecting to a NetworkUsing the Internet To force an application to quit When an Application FreezesUsing Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeFireWire FireWire Target Disk Mode Using FireWire DevicesFireWire Devices and Battery Power PC Cards For More Information on FireWireTo eject a PC Card Using Bluetooth DevicesInserting and Ejecting a PC Card For More Information on PC CardsSending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device Setting Up Bluetooth File ExchangeSetting Up Bluetooth Connections To send a file to a Bluetooth enabled device AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessFor More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology For More Information on AirPort Extreme How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet AccessEthernet 10/100/1000Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetConnecting Speakers and Audio Devices Using Your ModemExternal Video Support DVI, VGA, and S-Video Sudden Motion SensorConnecting an External Display or Projector Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Using Your SuperDriveTo eject a disc, do one of the following To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discInserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a DiscTo record music from your iTunes library Playing DVD DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW discTo record data on DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs BatteryRecording Information on a DVD Battery To replace the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo remove the battery Battery-Conservation Tips Charging a BatterySecurity Slot For More Information on Your PowerBook BatteryFor More Information on Security Options Adding Memory To Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryTo install additional memory Adding Memory to Your Computer 30O Adding Memory to Your Computer To check the computer’s memory Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes New MemoryIf the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t turn on or start up If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes Other ProblemsIf you forgot your password If you have a problem with an applicationIf you have trouble ejecting a disc If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareIf you have problems with your Internet connection Installing Applications Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your ComputerInstalling Mac OS X and Applications To use Apple Hardware Test Using Apple Hardware TestInstalling Mac OS Locating Your Product Serial Number Installing Xcode ToolsPage Operating Environment Power AdapterBattery Appendix Plugging In the Power AdapterConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Connectors and PortsCleaning Your PowerBook Using Your PowerBookCarrying Your PowerBook Storing Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Keyboard and Trackpad Battery Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the EnvironmentErgonomics Built-in Display ChairExternal Mouse Page There are four kinds of Internet connections Connecting to the InternetBefore You Connect to the Internet To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer To find the settings on a Windows PCGathering the Information You Need Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections Entering Your InformationAppendix C Connecting to the Internet DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To test your Internet configurationTo 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 ConfigurationAirPort Extreme Wireless Connection To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection ManuallyAppendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection PPPoE Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Network Connections Top Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work? How do I make my PowerBook battery last longer?Forgot my password. How do I reset it? Appendix D Top Ten Questions Page Vcci Class B Statement Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Laser Information Telephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United Kingdom 103 Page Index 106 107 108 Page Page