Apple G4 17-inch manual Basics

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The Basics	2

This chapter introduces important basics about your PowerBook that you’ll want to know.

Getting to Know Your New PowerBook

Because your PowerBook is so thin and light, you can take it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you work or play.

Whenever you stop using your PowerBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc in your drive stop spinning before you transport the computer. Avoid jostling or bumping your PowerBook while discs are spinning.

Note: Your PowerBook uses Sudden Motion Sensor technology to help protect the hard disk should the computer be dropped or experience extreme vibration. See “Sudden Motion Sensor” on page 45 for more information.

When using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm. For prolonged use, place your PowerBook on a flat, stable surface. The bottom of the case is raised slightly to allow airflow that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures.

As you get to know your new computer, you may hear small noises during startup and when using your hard disk and optical drives. For example, your hard disk and optical drives may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. After the PowerBook runs for some time, a small fan may turn on to cool it, producing a faint sound. Small noises are part of the PowerBook’s normal functioning.

For more safety instructions about handling and using your PowerBook in different locations, be sure to see Appendix B, “Safety, Use, and Care Information,” on page 73.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Appendix B Appendix aAppendix C Appendix DGetting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computerBasic Features of Your PowerBook Brightness controls Additional Features of Your PowerBook Security slot Setting Up Plug In the Power AdapterPrepare to Get Connected PPP Using the Setup Assistant, you can transfer Transferring Files From Another Mac?To transfer information, you must have the following 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?How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? Putting Your PowerBook to SleepTo put the computer to sleep, do one of the following Shutting Down Your PowerBook To wake the computerTo shut down your computer, do one of the following Calibrating Your Battery To initially calibrate your battery, follow these stepsWhat’s Next? What If I Have More Questions? Other SupportMac OS Help Basics Adjusting Your Display To turn off the automatic display brightness featureChanging the Size of Images on the Screen 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 Using Applications Connecting to a PrinterTo set up a printer Monitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesTo monitor printing To learn more about iTunesConnecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device To check for updated softwareKeeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting to a Network Using the InternetTransferring Files to Another Computer To force an application to quit When an Application FreezesUsing 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 TimeFireWire Using FireWire Devices FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode PC Cards For More Information on FireWireInserting and Ejecting a PC Card Using Bluetooth DevicesFor More Information on PC Cards To eject a PC CardSetting Up Bluetooth File Exchange Setting Up Bluetooth ConnectionsSending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyTo send a file to a Bluetooth enabled device 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 SuperDriveInserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discEjecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the followingRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs Playing DVD DiscsTo record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc To record music from your iTunes libraryBattery Recording Information on a DVDTo record data on DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs Battery 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 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 you forgot your password Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezesIf you suspect a problem with your computer hardware If you have problems with your Internet connectionIf you have trouble ejecting a disc Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Installing Mac OS X and ApplicationsInstalling Applications Using Apple Hardware Test Installing Mac OSTo use Apple Hardware Test Locating Your Product Serial Number Installing Xcode ToolsPage 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 PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Battery Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment ErgonomicsKeyboard and Trackpad Chair External MouseBuilt-in Display Page There are four kinds of Internet connections Connecting 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 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 Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsPPPoE Connections Network Connections Top 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 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