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3Using Your Computer
Your PowerBook has many built-in features and connection capabilities that you can customize and expand to fit your needs. These include the following:
ÂUniversal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment such as
printers, scanners, and other devices to your PowerBook. See page 34.
ÂFireWire 400 and 800 ports for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital
videocameras and external hard drives. See page 36.
ÂA PC Card/CardBus slot. See page 38.
ÂBluetooth wireless connectivity, AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability,
Ethernet networking capability, and a 56K modem for networking and
communications. See page 39.
ÂAudio line in and headphone ports for connecting headphones, speakers,
microphones, and other audio equipment. See page 44.
ÂDVI video output with included DVI-to-VGA adapter, which lets you use your
PowerBook with an external monitor or digital flat-panel display, including support
for video-mirroring and extended desktop (dual-display) modes. Use the built-in
S-video support to display content on your television. See page 45.
ÂSudden Motion Sensor technology that helps protect the internal hard disk if the
PowerBook is dropped or experiences significant vibration. See page 48.
ÂOptical drive that allows you to play CDs and DVDs and burn CDs. If you have a
SuperDrive you can burn DVDs as well. See page 48.
ÂSecurity slot so that you can make sure your PowerBook stays where it should.
See “Security Slot” on page 55.
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