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Note: Because of the display limitations of most televisions, images displayed on the

television screen will be of lower quality than those on the built-in display or an

external monitor.

Connecting an External Display or Projector

To connect an external display or projector with a DVI connector to your

computer:

1Turn on the external display or projector.

2Connect the DVI display cable to your Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, and then connect the

adapter to your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display.

3Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System

Preferences or by using the Displays icon in the menu bar.

You can connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display using an Apple DVI to

ADC Display Adapter, available from your Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple retail

store, or the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.

To connect an Apple flat-panel display with an ADC connector to your

computer:

1Connect the ADC display cable to an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter (sold

separately). Connect the USB cable of the ADC adapter to your PowerBook, then

connect the adapter’s power cable to a power outlet.

2Turn on the external display or projector.

3Connect your Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to the DVI to ADC Display Adapter, and then

connect the Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter to your PowerBook. Your PowerBook

automatically detects the external display.

4Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System

Preferences or by using the Displays icon in the menu bar.

To connect an external display or projector with a VGA connector to your

computer:

1Turn on the external display or projector.

2Connect the VGA display cable to the Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter, and then connect the

adapter to your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display.

Important: To ensure that your PowerBook automatically detects the external display

or projector, be sure the Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter is plugged into the external display

or projector first.

3Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System

Preferences or by using the Displays icon in the menu bar.

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Contents

Main Contents Page Getting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your PowerBook - - Additional Features of Your PowerBook G f G W Setting Up Page Page Page Problems Turning the Computer On? Page How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep Shutting Down Your PowerBook Calibrating Your Battery Whats Next? What If I Have More Questions? Other Support Page Adjusting Your Display Using Your Power Adapter Using the Trackpad Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the Keyboard Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OS X Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting to a Printer Monitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Connecting to a Network Using the Internet Transferring Files to Another Computer When an Application Freezes Page Page Universal Serial Bus (USB) Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery Power Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USB FireWire Using FireWire Devices FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on FireWire Using Bluetooth Devices For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology 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 Using Your Modem Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 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 Inserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a Disc Playing DVD Discs Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs For More Information Recording Information on a DVD Battery Removing and Replacing the Battery Charging a Battery Battery-Conservation Tips For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Security Slot Page to Your Computer Installing Additional Memory Page Page Page Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page If you have a problem working with your PowerBook, check here first for solutions and advice. Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Other Problems Page Restoring Your Computers Software Page A Page B Read this important PowerBook safety and maintenance information. Cleaning Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook Display Carrying Your PowerBook Storing Your PowerBook Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBook General Safety Instructions Page Ergonomics Page C Page Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Connections Page DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections Page Manual Configuration DHCP Configuration PPPoE Configuration Page AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Page Page Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections PPPoE Connections Network Connections Page D Do you have a question? Here are the top ten questions commonly asked by new PowerBook users. Page Page Page Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada Statement VCCI Class B Statement European Community Laser Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard Information High-Risk Activities Warning ENERGY STAR Compliance Page Page Page Page Index Index A B C D E F G H N O P R S U V W