Getting Started
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 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information
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 Getting Started
 Plugging In the Computer
Plug the A/C plug on the power adapter into an outlet
Connecting the Internal Modem
 Opening the Display
 Turning the Computer On
Problems Turning the Computer On?
 Moving Items on the Screen
Tips for Using the Trackpad
 Adjusting the Brightness
Adjusting the Internal Display
 Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display
Mac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip
Adjusting the Display Resolution
 If you would like additional information, see the following
Where to Go From Here
Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance
 Shut Down Your PowerBook
What to Do When You Are Finished Working
Put Your PowerBook to Sleep
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 If You Are New to the Mac
Getting to Know Your Computer
 Basic Features of Your PowerBook
 Press and hold this key to activate the function keys F1-F12
 Additional Features of Your PowerBook
 Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem
 Inside Your PowerBook
 Removable hard disk
 Dock
About Mac OS
 To Get Started
What You Can Do
Tips and Tricks
To Learn More
 ICards
ITools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users
 Upload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCards
 Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective
 Connect to the Internet Open Sherlock
 Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web
Macintosh Products Guide
 Mac OS
 QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet
 What You Can Do
 Shelf
IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies
 Share your desktop iMovie with your friends and family
 New Playlist button Visuals button
ITunes-Digital Music For Your Mac
 Connect your PowerBook to your stereo system
 Update software
 Adjust your Software Update schedule
 Home
Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many
 Keeping your computer secure
Create a new user
 Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions
 Using Your Computer
 Universal Serial Bus USB
Using USB Devices
USB Devices and Battery Power
 For More Information on USB
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time
 Using FireWire Devices
FireWire
Your PowerBook
 FireWire Devices and Battery Power
Power adapter
FireWire Target Disk Mode
For More Information on FireWire
 For More Information on PC Cards
PC Cards
Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card
 For More Information on AirPort
AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking
How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access
 Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T
For More Information on Using Ethernet
 For More Information on Infrared
Infrared IrDA
Making an Infrared Connection
 External Video Support VGA and S-Video
 Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed
Connecting an External Monitor
 For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
To connect a device to the TV out port
Mac OS X, use the Displays pane of System Preferences
 Removing and Replacing the Battery
Battery
To remove the battery
 Charging a Battery
Mac OS X, use the battery icon in the menu bar
Calibrating a New Battery for Best Performance
Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep
 For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery
Battery-Conservation Tips
 Inserting a CD or DVD Disc
DVD-ROM Drive
 Ejecting a Disc
Mac OS 9, use the Resolution portion of the Control Strip
Playing DVD Discs
For More Information on Your DVD Drive
 Inserting a CD Disc
Optional CD-RW Drive
 Assigning Programmable Function Keys
Using the Standard Function Keys
Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys
 For More Information on Keyboard Controls
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
 For More Information on Security Options
Security Slot and Keyboard Lock
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 Working With Your Operating System
 Information About Software and Mac OS
Using Classic in Mac OS
 Switching Between Operating Systems
 Need Help?
 Working Inside Your Computer
Installing Additional Memory
 Installing Additional RAM
 Working Inside Your Computer
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 Locate the upper RAM expansion slot
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 Working Inside Your Computer
 Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory
Mac OS
 Working Inside Your Computer
 Removing the Internal Hard Disk
 Working Inside Your Computer
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 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board
 Replacing the Hard Disk and Bottom Case
 Mylar sheath
 Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board
 Replace the battery and turn the computer over
 Optical drive slot
 Installing an AirPort Card
 Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable
 Information in This Chapter
Troubleshooting
 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
 Troubleshooting
 Restoring Your Computer Software
Insert the first software restore CD into your drive
 Locating Your Product Serial Number
Other Problems
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 Apple System Profiler
Specifications
 Video memory 16 MB DDR Sdram
PowerBook Specifications
Modem speed 56 kilobits per second Kbps
Output DC 14.4 Capacity 3840 milliampere-hours mAh
 Specifications
 External S-Video or Composite Television PAL
 Carrying Your PowerBook
Cleaning Your PowerBook
Storing Your PowerBook
Cleaning Your PowerBook Display
 Plugging In the Power Adapter
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem
Using Your PowerBook
 General Safety Instructions
 Ergonomics
 External mouse
 Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW