Apple PowerBook G4 15-inch Getting Started

Getting Started

Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer.

Your PowerBook includes the following components:

Important:

Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see “Safety,

Use, and Care Information” on page 73) carefully before you plug your computer in to a

wall socket.

AC cordPower adapter

AC plug

Phone cord

S-video-to-composite adapter DVI-to-VGA adapter

Contents

Main K Contents Page Getting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. Setting Up Your PowerBook Page Page Page Problems Turning On the Computer? Page 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your PowerBook - - i o Additional Features of Your PowerBook H W f d Page Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep Shutting Down Your PowerBook Calibrating Your Battery Getting More Information This chapter introduces important basics about your PowerBook. Adjusting Your Display Changing the Size of Images on the Screen Using Your Power Adapter Using the Trackpad Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the Keyboard Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OS X Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Getting Answers Using Mac Help Using Applications When an Application Does Not Respond Connecting to a Network Using the Internet Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting to a Printer Monitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Transferring Files to Another Computer Page Page Your PowerBook has many built-in features and connection capabilities. Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time Getting More Information About USB Connecting With FireWire Using FireWire Devices Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power Connecting Your PowerBook to Another Computer Using FireWire Getting More Information About FireWire Using PC Cards Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card Getting More Information About PC Cards Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking Getting Wireless Internet Access With AirPort Extreme Getting More Information About AirPort Extreme Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Setting Up a Bluetooth Enabled Device Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange Sending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device Getting More Information About Bluetooth Wireless Technology Connecting With Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) Getting More Information About Using Ethernet Using Your Modem Using External Video Support (DVI, VGA, and S-Video) Connecting an External Display or Projector Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Connecting an Apple Flat-Panel Display Getting More Information About Using an External Monitor or TV Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices Using Your SuperDrive Inserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a Disc Playing DVDs Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs Recording Information on a DVD Getting More Information Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Using Your Battery Removing and Replacing the Battery Page Charging a Battery Understanding Battery Conservation Tips Getting More Information About Your PowerBook Battery Securing Your PowerBook Getting More Information About Security Options Page to Your PowerBook Installing Additional Memory Page Page Page Making Sure Your PowerBook Recognizes the New Memory If you have a problem working with your PowerBook, check here first for solutions and advice. Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Page Other Problems Page Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Installing Mac OS X and Applications Installing Applications Installing Mac OS 9 Using Apple Hardware Test Installing Xcode Tools Locating Your Product Serial Number Page A Page Page Using Connectors and Ports Using Your PowerBook Carrying Your PowerBook Storing Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook Display Understanding General Safety Instructions Handling the Battery Avoiding Hearing Damage Understanding Ergonomics Keyboard and Trackpad Chair External Mouse Built-in Display Apple and the Environment C Connecting to the Internet Page Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Connecting With a Dial-Up Modem Page Connecting With DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Page Configuring Manually Configuring DHCP Configuring PPPoE Configuring Your AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Page Page Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections PPPoE Connections Network Connections Page Page Page Page 99 Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement Bluetooth Information Industry Canada Statement VCCI Class B Statement Laser Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard Information High-Risk Activities Warning ENERGY STAR Compliance Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information 102 103 Page Index Index A B C D E F G H K L M N O R S T U V W