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Connecting to a Network
If you want to connect your PowerBook to an Ethernet network or a wireless network, see “Ethernet
Using the Internet
During the initial setup, you were instructed on how to connect to the Internet. If you need to change to a different type of connection, such as DSL, cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find more information in Appendix C, “Connecting to the Internet,” on page 71.
Transferring Files to Another Computer
If you want to transfer files or documents to or from your PowerBook, there are several ways of doing it.
•If you have a USB or FireWire external hard disk or other drive, you can use it to transfer files from one computer to another.
•You can transfer files via the Internet using .Mac or another Internet account.
•You can transfer files to another computer on a network. You can access another server or computer by clicking Network in the Finder Sidebar, or by choosing Go > Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar.
•You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your PowerBook to another computer’s Ethernet port. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “connecting two computers.”
•You can also connect to another Mac using a FireWire cable. Your PowerBook appears as a disk drive on the other computer and you can transfer files. For information about using FireWire to transfer files, see “FireWire Target Disk Mode” on page 35.
•If your computer has an AirPort Extreme Card, you can connect to an AirPort Extreme wireless network to transfer files. For more information, see “AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access” on page 37.
•If you have access to devices that communicate via Bluetooth wireless technology, you can transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see “Using Bluetooth Devices” on page 36.
For general information about transferring files and documents, see “Switching to the Mac,” located in the “Learn More About Your Mac” folder in the Documents folder on your hard disk. Also open Mac OS Help and search for the type of connection you need.
Chapter 2 The Basics