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Do you have a question? Here are the top ten questions commonly asked by new PowerBook users.
My Internet connection doesn’t seem to be working. How do I set it up?
There are different types of Internet connections. For example, you can connect via a modem, a DSL connection, a wireless AirPort connection, or an Ethernet network. You will need to supply Mac OS X with specific information about your connection type, Internet service provider, or network. The first step in configuring your connection is gathering the information needed for your connection type. To find out what information you need and for instructions on how to configure your connection type, see Appendix C, “Connecting to the Internet,” on page 71. Your computer also has a Network Setup Assistant application to help walk you through setting up an Internet connection.
How do I set up my printer? Is it compatible with my PowerBook?
Begin by connecting your printer and installing any software according to the instructions that came with your printer. Next, open System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon. Use the Print & Fax pane to configure your PowerBook to access the printer. You’ll find lots of information about setting up printers in Mac OS Help (search for “printer”). Also see “Connecting to a Printer” on page 25 of this manual.
If your printer doesn’t seem to be working as expected, you may need to check the manufacturer’s website for updated print drivers. Often the latest printer software is available for downloading.
If you sent a print job to your printer, but it’s not printing, check to see if the print job is stopped or on hold by clicking the printer icon in the Dock. (If no icon appears in the Dock, open the Printer Setup Utility in the Applications/Utilities folder and
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