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Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following:
•Appearance: Select this preference pane to change the colors of buttons, menus,
windows, and highlight colors, among other options.
•Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change the background color
or pattern of your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you like. You can also
choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your screen when the
computer is left idle.
•Dock: Select this preference pane to change the look, location, and behavior of
your Dock.
As you get to know your computer, explore the other System Preferences. It is your
command center for most settings on your PowerBook. For more information, choose
Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “System Preferences” or for the
specific preference pane you want to change.
Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system
software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly
different from what you see on your screen.
Connecting to a Printer
To use a printer with your PowerBook, follow the instructions that came with the
printer to install required software and connect the printer. Many printers connect via a
USB cable; others are accessed via a network connection, such as Ethernet.
For more information about your USB ports, see “Universal Serial Bus (USB)” on
page 32. For more information about a network or wireless connection, see
“Ethernet (10/100Base-T)” on page 38 and “AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and
Internet Access” on page 37.
After connecting and setting up your printer, use the Print & Fax pane of System
Preferences to select your printer for use. If you’re connecting to a printer via a network,
you may need to know the network name or address of the printer to select it. If you
have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, and you have an
AirPort Extreme Card installed in your PowerBook, you can connect to the printer and
print wirelessly.
To set up a printer:
1Open System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon.
2Click the Set Up Printers button.
3Click the Add button.
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