Apple 500 Series manual Traveling with the PowerBook

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Traveling with the PowerBook

The safety instructions earlier in this appendix also apply when you are traveling. In addition, note these precautions:

mDo not transport your PowerBook while it is turned on. Put your computer to sleep or shut it down before you move it.

mTransport batteries either inside the computer or with the protective slider covering the battery contacts. Do not transport unprotected batteries.

mDo not check your computer as baggage. Carry it with you.

mHave security officials manually inspect your computer and disks if you do not want to pass them through X-ray machines.

mTake the system software disks that came with your computer with you in case you need to reinstall system software.

mBe prepared to show security officials that your computer is working. Have a charged battery or a power adapter ready to use.

mSome airlines may restrict or prohibit the use of computers in flight. Check ahead to find out what restrictions, if any, apply.

mTake the necessary plug adapters if you’re traveling overseas. (You may need to use them with the power adapter.) You do not need a voltage transformer. The power adapter can handle 90 volts to 260 volts AC (48 Hz to 62 Hz).

Check the diagrams below to determine which plug adapters you’ll need, or ask your travel agent.

 

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United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the Philippines, Taiwan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former Soviet Union, most of Europe, parts of Latin America,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the Middle East, parts of Africa, Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mexico, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

parts of Africa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

China, Australia, New Zealand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Power Management Index Communications regulation information Vcci statement Trackpad button Plugging in the computer Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin Opening the display To turn on the computer for the first time Turning on the computerProblems turning on your computer? What’s next? Learning the basics Tips for using the trackpad Learned from the tutorial Reviewing the basicsTurning the computer off Automatic sleep Putting the computer to sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on User’sGuide Where to find answersGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a modem Connecting a printerExternal modem is ready to use Terminator Connecting Scsi devicesConnecting your computer as a Scsi disk Using your PowerBook as a Scsi diskTurn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power On key Simplifying the connection process Quitting Scsi disk mode Drawing battery power in Scsi disk modeConnecting an external monitor Video port Video adapter Video cable Trouble? Working with an external monitor Disconnecting an external monitorConnecting sound input and output devices Adding memory to your computer Connecting other devicesInstalling application programs Installing and Using Application ProgramsWorking with several programs at a time Switching programsFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesPower sources Power ManagementWhat you should do Responding to low-power messagesWhat you should know Recharging the batteries To remove or replace the batteries, follow these steps Removing or replacing the batteriesPower Management Maximizing work time Maximizing the life of batteriesHealth-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your work area and equipment Eye fatigueChair Keyboard and trackpad Built-in display MouseWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigueExternal monitor Important care and safety instructions Appendix a Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Traveling with the PowerBook Service and support Storing the PowerBookAppendix B Using Your Keyboard Control key Index Index Index Index PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide See Scsi Y, Z Apple Publishing System