Apple G4 17-inch manual Keeping Your Software Up to Date, To check for updated software

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Keeping Your Software Up to Date

You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple.

When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer. You can set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software.

To check for updated software:

1Open System Preferences.

2Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen.

ÂFor more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac OS Help.

ÂFor the latest information on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos.

Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device

If you have an iPod, iSight camera, digital camera, videocamera, scanner, or other device that has a FireWire or USB connector, you can connect it to your PowerBook. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device. For more information about FireWire, see “FireWire” on page 36. For more information about USB, see “Universal Serial Bus (USB)” on page 34.

Chapter 2 The Basics

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B 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 To monitor printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring 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 CardsFor More Information on PC Cards Using Bluetooth DevicesInserting and Ejecting a PC Card 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 DeviceEjecting a Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discInserting a CD or DVD Disc To eject a disc, do one of the followingTo record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Playing DVD DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs 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 If you have a problem with an application Other ProblemsIf you forgot your password 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 Connectors and Ports Plugging In the Power AdapterConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem AppendixStoring Your PowerBook Using Your PowerBookCarrying 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 Windows PC To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer 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