Chapter 1
Getting Started
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For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your Computer,” on page 31.
¯ Power adapter port
Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery.
W Internal modem port
Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem.
G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)
Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer
files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. You don’t need an
Ethernet crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices.
FireWire port (400)
Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices. For
more information, see page 34.
Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports
Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as printers, external storage devices, digital
cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks.
Mini-DVI (external monitor) port
Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display
or other display that has a DVI connector. Connect to an external monitor or projection device that
uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter. You can also use a Mini-DVI to
Video Adapter (sold separately) for composite and S-video support to connect to a television, VCR, or
another video device.
Audio line in port
Connect your PowerBook to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment.
f Headphone (audio line out) port
Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices.
Security slot
Protect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable.
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