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Apple G4 manual Additional Features of Your PowerBook

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Additional Features of Your PowerBook

G Ethernet port	FireWire 400	Mini-DVI
(10/100Base-T)	port	port

¯Power adapter port

Security slot

W Internal	USB 2.0 ports	Audio line in port	f Headphone port
modem port

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Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Apple G4 manual Additional Features of Your PowerBook

Contents

Getting Started Page Contents Appendix a Appendix BAppendix C 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 Nothing happens when you press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On?Turn On Your PowerBook Trackpad button How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? Putting Your PowerBook to SleepTo put the computer to sleep, do one of the following To wake the computerCalibrating Your Battery Shutting Down Your PowerBookTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps To shut down your computer, do one of the followingWhat’s Next? What If I Have More Questions?Other Support 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 printerTo monitor printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring Printing Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceTo check for updated software Transferring Files to Another Computer Connecting to a NetworkUsing the Internet When an Application Freezes To force an application to quitPage 3Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USBFireWire Using FireWire DevicesFor More Information on FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode Using Bluetooth Devices For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyFor More Information on AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessHow AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access 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 projectorFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Using Your PowerBook With the Display ClosedConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Inserting a CD or DVD Disc Using Your Optical DriveTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc Ejecting a Disc Playing DVD DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs To eject a disc, do one of the followingFor More Information Recording Information on a DVDTo record music from your iTunes library To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R discBattery To replace the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo remove 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 moveOther Problems If you forgot your passwordIf you have a problem with an application If the computer won’t turn on or start upTo use Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareIf you have trouble ejecting a disc If you have problems with your Internet connection To install Mac OSTo install applications and Classic support Restoring Your Computer’s SoftwareLocating Your Product Serial Number Power Adapter Operating EnvironmentBattery Carrying Your PowerBook Storing Your PowerBookCleaning Your PowerBook Display AppendixSafety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power AdapterConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions For More Information Battery Connectors and PortsAvoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Ergonomics Keyboard and TrackpadBuilt-in Display ChairExternal Mouse CConnecting to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo find the settings on a Mac OS X computer To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC 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 To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionSetting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection PPPoE Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Network Connections Page DTop Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work? How do I make my PowerBook battery last longer?Forgot my password. How do I reset it? Appendix D Top Ten Questions Page Vcci Class B Statement European Community FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Battery Disposal Information Laser InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard InformationTelephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United Kingdom Information You Need in Australia Page Index 100 101 102