Getting Started
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Contents
Appendix D
Appendix a
Appendix B
Appendix C
1Getting Started
Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer
Basic Features of Your PowerBook
Brightness controls
Additional Features of Your PowerBook
Power adapter port
Plug In the Power Adapter
Setting Up
PPP
Prepare to Get Connected
To connect to a phone line
Connect Your Cables
To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network
Problems Turning the Computer On?
Turn On Your PowerBook
Nothing happens when you press the Power button
Trackpad button
To wake the computer
How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?
Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following
To shut down your computer, do one of the following
Calibrating Your Battery
Shutting Down Your PowerBook
To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps
Mac OS Help
What’s Next?
What If I Have More Questions?
Other Support
2The Basics
To adjust the resolution on your display
Adjusting Your Display
Using Your Power Adapter
Tips for Using the Trackpad
Using the Trackpad
Using a Mouse
Using the Keyboard
Learning About Mac OS
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
To set up a printer
Connecting to a Printer
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones
Monitoring Printing
To monitor printing
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device
To check for updated software
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
Connecting to a Network
Using the Internet
Transferring Files to Another Computer
To force an application to quit
When an Application Freezes
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3Using Your Computer
Using USB Devices
USB Devices and Battery Power
Universal Serial Bus USB
For More Information on USB
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time
Using FireWire Devices
FireWire
FireWire Devices and Battery Power
FireWire Target Disk Mode
For More Information on FireWire
For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Using Bluetooth Devices
AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access
How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access
For More Information on AirPort Extreme
Ethernet 10/100Base-T
For More Information on Using Ethernet
Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices
Using Your Modem
External Video Support DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video
Turn on the external display or projector
Connecting an External Display or Projector
Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV
Using Your Optical Drive
To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc
To eject a disc, do one of the following
Ejecting a Disc
Playing DVD Discs
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs
To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc
For More Information
Recording Information on a DVD
To record music from your iTunes library
Battery
Removing and Replacing the Battery
To remove the battery
To replace the battery
Battery-Conservation Tips
Charging a Battery
Security Slot
For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery
For More Information on Security Options
4Adding Memory To Your Computer
Installing Additional Memory
To install additional memory
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Replace the memory slot door and screw it into place
Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory
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5Troubleshooting
If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
If the computer won’t turn on or start up
Other Problems
If you forgot your password
If you have a problem with an application
If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware
If you have trouble ejecting a disc
To use Apple Hardware Test
Restoring Your Computer’s Software
If you have problems with your Internet connection
To install Mac OS
To install applications and Classic support
Locating Your Product Serial Number
Operating Environment
Power Adapter
Battery
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Carrying Your PowerBook
Storing Your PowerBook
Cleaning Your PowerBook Display
Using Your PowerBook
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Plugging In the Power Adapter
Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem
General Safety Instructions
Battery Connectors and Ports
Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment
For More Information
Keyboard and Trackpad
Ergonomics
Chair
External Mouse
Built-in Display
There are four kinds of Internet connections
CConnecting to the Internet
Before you connect to the Internet
To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer
To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer
To find the settings on a Windows PC
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
To set up a manual configuration
Manual Configuration
To set up a Dhcp configuration
Dhcp Configuration
To set up a PPPoE connection
PPPoE Configuration
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually
To 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 Connections
PPPoE Connections
Network Connections
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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
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FCC Compliance Statement
Industry Canada Statement
Vcci Class B Statement European Community
Mouse and Keyboard Information
Battery Disposal Information
Laser Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Telephone Line Problems
Information You Need in the United Kingdom
Information You Need in Australia
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