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Apple G4 manual What’s Next?, What If I Have More Questions?, Other Support, Mac OS Help

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What’s Next?

•Learn the important basics about your PowerBook. Check out Chapter 2, “The Basics,” on page 19.

•Have fun trying out your computer’s applications and Internet features. Browse the Mac OS X booklet that came with your computer.

•If you’re unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information.

•Switching from another computer? Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and see the “New to Mac OS X” section. It will help you use your previous computer knowledge to get started on a Mac.

What If I Have More Questions?

Mac OS Help

Most of the information about using your Macintosh is available right on your computer.

1Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen).

2Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help).

3Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.

Other Support

•If you’re having a problem that prevents you from using your computer, see Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting,” on page 57.

•Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. See Appendix D, “Top Ten Questions,” on page 89.

•For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support.

•If you can’t find the answer to your problem in these places, see the AppleCare materials that came with your computer for information on contacting Apple.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Apple G4 manual What’s Next?, What If I Have More Questions?, Other Support, Mac OS Help

Contents

Getting Started Page Contents Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B Appendix DYour PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer 1Getting StartedBasic Features of Your PowerBook Brightness controls Additional Features of Your PowerBook Power adapter port Setting Up Plug In the Power AdapterPrepare to Get Connected PPPConnect Your Cables To connect to a phone lineTo connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Problems Turning the Computer On? Turn On Your PowerBookNothing happens when you press the Power button Trackpad button To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep To wake the computerTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps Calibrating Your BatteryShutting Down Your PowerBook To shut down your computer, do one of the followingOther Support What’s Next?What If I Have More Questions? Mac OS Help2The Basics Adjusting Your Display To adjust the resolution on your displayUsing Your Power Adapter Using the Trackpad Tips for Using the TrackpadUsing the Keyboard Using a MouseCustomizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Learning About Mac OSConnecting to a Printer To set up a printerPlaying a CD and Connecting Headphones Monitoring PrintingTo monitor printing Connecting 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 quitPage 3Using 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 DevicesFireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire Target Disk ModeFor More Information on FireWire Using Bluetooth Devices For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyAirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet AccessFor More Information on AirPort Extreme For More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100Base-TUsing Your Modem Connecting Speakers and Audio DevicesExternal Video Support DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video Connecting an External Display or Projector Turn on the external display or projectorUsing Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Using Your Optical Drive To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discInserting a CD or DVD Disc Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD Discs To eject a disc, do one of the followingTo record music from your iTunes library For More InformationRecording Information on a DVD To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R discBattery 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 4Adding Memory To Your ComputerTo 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 moveIf you have a problem with an application Other ProblemsIf you forgot your password If the computer won’t turn on or start upIf you suspect a problem with your computer hardware If you have trouble ejecting a discTo use Apple Hardware Test To install applications and Classic support If you have problems with your Internet connectionTo install Mac OS Restoring Your Computer’s SoftwareLocating Your Product Serial Number Power Adapter Operating EnvironmentBattery Cleaning Your PowerBook Display Carrying Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook AppendixConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Battery Connectors and Ports Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the EnvironmentFor More Information Ergonomics Keyboard and TrackpadChair External MouseBuilt-in Display CConnecting 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 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 configurationDhcp Configuration To set up a Dhcp configurationPPPoE Configuration To set up a PPPoE connectionAppendix C Connecting to the Internet AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection ManuallyTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsPPPoE Connections Network Connections Page DTop 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 FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Battery Disposal InformationLaser Information Mouse and Keyboard InformationTelephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United Kingdom Information You Need in Australia Page Index 100 101 102