Apple G4 17-inch manual Tips for Using the Trackpad

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Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter. Make sure to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on the computer to ensure it is engaged and power is flowing to the computer.

When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord.

For safety instructions about using your power adapter, see “Plugging In the Power Adapter” on page 73.

Using the Trackpad

The trackpad’s responsiveness for moving the pointer is based on how quickly you move your finger. To move the pointer a short distance across the screen, move your finger slowly across the trackpad. The faster you move your finger, the farther the pointer moves on the screen.

Tips for Using the Trackpad

For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips:

ÂUse only one finger to move the pointer. The trackpad is designed to detect more than one point of contact, and the pointer will not move if you have two or more fingers on the trackpad.

ÂDo not use a pen or any other object.

ÂKeep your finger and the trackpad dry. If the trackpad becomes moist from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it.

ÂNever use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad.

For more information on using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen.

Instead of using the trackpad button, you can use your finger to click and double-click directly on the trackpad. You can turn on this feature and other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences.

Additionally, you have the option to scroll vertically and horizontally in a window that has scroll bars by moving two adjoining fingers on the trackpad. This option can be selected in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences.

Note: If you find that the pointer moves as you type because you accidentally brush the trackpad, make sure that the “Ignore accidental trackpad input” option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences is selected.

Chapter 2 The Basics

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Appendix a Appendix BAppendix C Appendix DYour PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer Getting StartedBasic 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 Connect Your Cables To connect to a phone lineTo connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Turn On Your PowerBook Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when you press the Power buttonHow 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 Using Your Power Adapter To adjust the resolution on your displayUsing the Trackpad Tips for 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 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Monitoring PrintingTo 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 When an Application Freezes To force an application to quitUsing Your Computer Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery PowerUniversal Serial Bus USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USBFireWire Using FireWire Devices FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on FireWire PC CardsUsing Bluetooth Devices Inserting and Ejecting a PC CardFor 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 How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access For More Information on AirPort ExtremeFor More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TUsing Your Modem Connecting Speakers and Audio DevicesSudden Motion Sensor External Video Support DVI, VGA, and S-VideoConnecting an External Display or Projector Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Using Your SuperDrive Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc Inserting a CD or DVD DiscEjecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the followingPlaying DVD Discs Recording CD-R and CD-RW 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 Charging a Battery Battery-Conservation TipsFor More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Security SlotFor More Information on Security Options Installing Additional Memory Adding Memory To Your ComputerTo install additional memory Adding Memory to Your Computer 30O Adding Memory to Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes New Memory To check the computer’s memoryProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveIf the computer won’t turn on or start up Other Problems If you forgot your passwordIf 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 Installing Xcode Tools Locating Your Product Serial NumberPage Power Adapter Operating EnvironmentBattery Plugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal ModemConnectors and Ports AppendixUsing Your PowerBook Carrying 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 Connecting to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo find the settings on a Mac OS X computer To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 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 ConnectionsAppendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet ConnectionsTo set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port Manual Configuration To set up a manual configurationDhcp Configuration To set up a Dhcp configurationPPPoE Configuration To set up a PPPoE connectionAirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme networkAppendix 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