User’s Guide
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Contents
Appendix a
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer
Getting Started
Basic Features of Your PowerBook
Brightness controls
Additional Features of Your PowerBook
Security slot
Setting Up
Plug In the Power Adapter
Prepare to Get Connected
PPP
Using the Setup Assistant, you can transfer
Transferring Files From Another Mac?
To transfer information, you must have the following
Connect Your Cables
To connect to a phone line
To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network
Turn On Your PowerBook
Problems Turning the Computer On?
Nothing happens when you press the Power button
How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?
Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep
To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following
Shutting Down Your PowerBook
To wake the computer
To shut down your computer, do one of the following
Calibrating Your Battery
To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps
What’s Next?
What If I Have More Questions?
Other Support
Mac OS Help
Basics
Adjusting Your Display
To turn off the automatic display brightness feature
Changing the Size of Images on the Screen
Using Your Power Adapter
To adjust the resolution on your display
Using the Trackpad
Tips for Using the Trackpad
Using the Keyboard
Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OS
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
Using Applications
Connecting to a Printer
To set up a printer
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones
Monitoring Printing
To monitor printing
To learn more about iTunes
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device
To check for updated software
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
Connecting to a Network
Using the Internet
Transferring Files to Another Computer
When an Application Freezes
To force an application to quit
Using Your Computer
Using USB Devices
USB Devices and Battery Power
Universal Serial Bus USB
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time
For More Information on USB
FireWire
Using FireWire Devices
FireWire Devices and Battery Power
FireWire Target Disk Mode
For More Information on FireWire
PC Cards
Using Bluetooth Devices
Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card
For More Information on PC Cards
To eject a PC Card
Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange
Setting Up Bluetooth Connections
Sending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device
AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access
For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology
To send a file to a Bluetooth enabled device
How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access
For More Information on AirPort Extreme
For More Information on Using Ethernet
Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T
Using Your Modem
Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices
Sudden Motion Sensor
External Video Support DVI, VGA, and S-Video
Connecting an External Display or Projector
Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed
Using Your SuperDrive
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc
Ejecting a Disc
To eject a disc, do one of the following
Playing DVD Discs
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs
To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc
To record music from your iTunes library
Battery
Recording Information on a DVD
To record data on DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs
Battery
Removing and Replacing the Battery
To remove the battery
To replace the battery
Charging a Battery
Battery-Conservation Tips
For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery
Security Slot
For More Information on Security Options
Installing Additional Memory
Adding Memory To Your Computer
To install additional memory
Adding Memory to Your Computer
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Adding Memory to Your Computer
Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes New Memory
To check the computer’s memory
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move
If the computer won’t turn on or start up
Other Problems
If you forgot your password
If you have a problem with an application
If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes
If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware
If you have problems with your Internet connection
If you have trouble ejecting a disc
Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer
Installing Mac OS X and Applications
Installing Applications
Using Apple Hardware Test
Installing Mac OS
To use Apple Hardware Test
Installing Xcode Tools
Locating Your Product Serial Number
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Power Adapter
Operating Environment
Battery
Plugging In the Power Adapter
Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem
Connectors and Ports
Appendix
Using Your PowerBook
Carrying Your PowerBook
Storing Your PowerBook
Cleaning Your PowerBook
General Safety Instructions
Battery Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment
Ergonomics
Keyboard and Trackpad
Chair
External Mouse
Built-in Display
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Connecting to the Internet
There are four kinds of Internet connections
To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer
To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer
To 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
Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
To test your Internet configuration
DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections
To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port
Manual Configuration
To set up a manual configuration
Dhcp Configuration
To set up a Dhcp configuration
PPPoE Configuration
To set up a PPPoE connection
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually
To 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 Connections
PPPoE Connections
Network Connections
Top 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
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Vcci Class B Statement Europe EU Declaration of Conformity
Laser Information
Telephone Line Problems
Information You Need in the United Kingdom
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