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controls brightness 7 volume 7

D

default resolution 20 DHCP 74

configuration 80 dial-up

connection 75 modem 74

dialup connection 71 discs

compatible 90 display

cleaning 65

default resolution 20 goes black 59 mirroring 40 release button 7

disposing of batteries 47, 94 downloading software 27 DSL 74, 77

modem 11, 73 dual-display mode 40

DVD burning 45 discs 44

DVI adapter 40 DVI connector 40

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 77

E

ejecting a disc 44 ergonomics 69 Ethernet

cables 38

networking capability 38 port 9, 38

external microphones 39 monitor 40, 41

external monitor port 9

F

fan noise 91

finding your serial number 62 FireWire

cable 34, 35

devices and battery power 35 port 9, 34

FireWire Target Disk Mode 34, 35 Force Quit 29

frozen application 29 function key 7

G

general safety 67 green light 21

H

hand positions 69 headphone

jack 39 port 9, 39

I

image size 20 inserting a disc 43 installation instructions 5 installing

memory 52 internal modem 39 Internet

configuration 76 connection 61, 89

using Setup Assistant 83 Internet service provider 72 inventory of items 5

ISP 72

K

keeping the display closed 42

L

LAN 77

connection 11, 73, 74 locating your serial number 62

M

Mac OS 9 24

Mac OS X 24 interface 90

manual Internet configuration 79 manually using DHCP router option 11, 73 Media Eject key 7

memory checking 55

microphone 7, 39 mini-DVI port 9 Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter 40 Mini-DVI to VGA adapter 40 Mini-DVI to Video Adapter 40 modem 12, 39

cable 71 DSL 71

monitoring a printer 25 mouse 23

multiple USB devices 33

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Contents

Getting Started Page Contents Appendix a Appendix BAppendix C Appendix D Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer 1Getting Started Basic Features of Your PowerBook Brightness controls Additional Features of Your PowerBook Power adapter port Setting Up Plug In the Power Adapter Prepare to Get Connected PPP Connect Your Cables To connect to a phone line To 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 button Trackpad button How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? Putting Your PowerBook to SleepTo put the computer to sleep, do one of the following To wake the computer Calibrating Your Battery Shutting Down Your PowerBookTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps To shut down your computer, do one of the following What’s Next? What If I Have More Questions?Other Support Mac OS Help 2The Basics Adjusting Your Display To adjust the resolution on your display Using Your Power Adapter Using the Trackpad Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the Keyboard Using a Mouse Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Learning About Mac OS Connecting to a Printer To set up a printer Monitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesTo monitor printing To check for updated software Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceKeeping Your Software Up to Date Using the Internet Connecting to a NetworkTransferring Files to Another Computer When an Application Freezes To force an application to quitPage 3Using Your Computer USB Devices and Battery Power Using USB DevicesUniversal Serial Bus USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USB FireWire Using FireWire Devices FireWire Target Disk Mode FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFor More Information on FireWire Using Bluetooth Devices For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessFor More Information on AirPort Extreme For More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100Base-T Using Your Modem Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices External Video Support DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video Connecting an External Display or Projector Turn on the external display or projector Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Using Your PowerBook With the Display ClosedFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc Using Your Optical DriveInserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a Disc Playing DVD DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs To eject a disc, do one of the following For More Information Recording Information on a DVDTo record music from your iTunes library To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc Battery To remove the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery Charging a Battery Battery-Conservation Tips For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Security Slot For More Information on Security Options Installing Additional Memory 4Adding Memory To Your Computer To install additional memory 30O Replace the memory slot door and screw it into place Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page 5Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Other Problems If you forgot your passwordIf you have a problem with an application If the computer won’t turn on or start up If you have trouble ejecting a disc If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareTo use Apple Hardware Test If you have problems with your Internet connection To install Mac OSTo install applications and Classic support Restoring Your Computer’s Software Locating Your Product Serial Number Power Adapter Operating Environment Battery Carrying Your PowerBook Storing Your PowerBookCleaning Your PowerBook Display Appendix Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power AdapterConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBook General Safety Instructions Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Battery Connectors and PortsFor More Information Ergonomics Keyboard and Trackpad External Mouse ChairBuilt-in Display CConnecting to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connections To 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 Internet Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections To test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port Manual Configuration To set up a manual configuration Dhcp Configuration To set up a Dhcp configuration PPPoE Configuration To set up a PPPoE connection Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionPPPoE Connections Network Connections Page DTop Ten Questions Forgot my password. How do I reset it? How do I make my PowerBook battery last longer?How does the Mac OS X interface work? Appendix D Top Ten Questions Page Industry Canada Statement FCC Compliance StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Battery Disposal Information Laser InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard Information Telephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United Kingdom Information You Need in Australia Page Index 100 101 102