Power adapter port | Apple G4 guide

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Power adapter port

Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery.

Internal modem port

Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem.

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.

Headphone (audio line out) port

Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices.

Security slot

Protect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable.

For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your Computer,” on page 31.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Contents

Getting Started Page Contents Appendix B Appendix aAppendix C Appendix D 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 PowerBookNothing happens when you press the Power button Trackpad button Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following To wake the computer Shutting Down Your PowerBook Calibrating Your BatteryTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps To shut down your computer, do one of the following What If I Have More Questions? What’s Next?Other Support Mac OS Help 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 PrintingTo monitor printing Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device To check for updated softwareKeeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting to a Network Using the InternetTransferring Files to Another Computer To force an application to quit When an Application FreezesPage 3Using Your Computer Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery PowerUniversal 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 ModeFor 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 AccessFor 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 DeviceFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Using Your Optical Drive To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discInserting a CD or DVD Disc Playing DVD Discs Ejecting a DiscRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs To eject a disc, do one of the following Recording Information on a DVD For More InformationTo record music from your iTunes library To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc Battery Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the batteryTo 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 30O Replace the memory slot door and screw it into place Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page 5Troubleshooting If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If you forgot your password Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application If the computer won’t turn on or start up If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware If you have trouble ejecting a discTo use Apple Hardware Test To install Mac OS If you have problems with your Internet connectionTo install applications and Classic support Restoring Your Computer’s Software Locating Your Product Serial Number Operating Environment Power Adapter Battery Storing Your PowerBook Carrying Your PowerBookCleaning Your PowerBook Display Appendix Plugging In the Power Adapter Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBook General Safety Instructions Battery Connectors and Ports Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the EnvironmentFor More Information Keyboard and Trackpad Ergonomics Chair External MouseBuilt-in Display There are four kinds of Internet connections CConnecting to the Internet To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC Before you connect to the Internet 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 ManuallyTo 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 ConnectionsPPPoE Connections Network Connections Page 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 Page FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Laser Information Battery Disposal InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard Information Telephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United Kingdom Information You Need in Australia Page Index 100 101 102