Chapter 1
Getting Started
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For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your Computer,” on page 33.
Security slot
Protect your PowerBook from theft by connecting a security cable (sold separately).
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Power adapter port
Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery.
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Internal modem port
Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem.
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Two Hi-Speed 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. (Compatible with standard USB devices.)
PC Card slot
Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook. Accepts Type I or Type II PC Card and CardBus formats.
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Audio line in port
Connect your PowerBook to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment.
fHeadphone out (sound output) port
Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices.
HTwo FireWi re por ts
Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices.
You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to the FireWire 400 port, or you can use a
9-to-6-pin FireWire cable to connect the device to the FireWire 800 port. You can also directly connect
a 9-pin FireWire device to the FireWire 800 port.
GGigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)
Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and
transfer files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn’t
require an Ethernet crossover cable in order to connect.
ÆTV out (S-video out) port
Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other video device. You can use the TV out port for
presentations or to play a DVD-Video on your television.
£DVI (external monitor) port
Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a DVI connector, or use the included
DVI-to-VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor. You can also use a DVI-to-ADC adapter (sold
separately) to connect to an Apple flat-panel display.
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