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PowerBook G4 12-inch Getting Started Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your PowerBook G4 computer
PowerBook G4 12-inch Getting Started Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your PowerBook G4 computer
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... are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. ENERGY STAR® is prohibited. PowerPC is a trademark of their respective companies. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is accurate. The product described in this manual incorporates...Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. All rights reserved. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iMovie, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, the Mac logo, Mac OS, PowerBook...
... are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. ENERGY STAR® is prohibited. PowerPC is a trademark of their respective companies. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is accurate. The product described in this manual incorporates...Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. All rights reserved. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iMovie, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, the Mac logo, Mac OS, PowerBook...
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Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 5 Getting Started 6 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 8 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 10 Setting Up 16 How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 What's Next? 19 The Basics 19 Getting to Know Your New PowerBook 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power Adapter 22 Using the...
Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 5 Getting Started 6 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 8 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 10 Setting Up 16 How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 What's Next? 19 The Basics 19 Getting to Know Your New PowerBook 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power Adapter 22 Using the...
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... Software 62 Locating Your Product Serial Number 63 Specifications 65 Care, Use, and Safety Information 65 Cleaning Your PowerBook 65 Carrying Your PowerBook 65 Storing Your PowerBook 66 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 67 General Safety Instructions 68 Battery 68 Connectors and ...Ports 68 Avoid Hearing Damage 68 Apple and the Environment 69 Ergonomics 71 Connecting to the Internet 73 Gathering the ...
... Software 62 Locating Your Product Serial Number 63 Specifications 65 Care, Use, and Safety Information 65 Cleaning Your PowerBook 65 Carrying Your PowerBook 65 Storing Your PowerBook 66 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 67 General Safety Instructions 68 Battery 68 Connectors and ...Ports 68 Avoid Hearing Damage 68 Apple and the Environment 69 Ergonomics 71 Connecting to the Internet 73 Gathering the ...
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Getting Started 1 1 Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter AC plug Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 65) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5
Getting Started 1 1 Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter AC plug Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 65) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5
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Volume controls Num Lock key Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your PowerBook AirPort Extreme antenna window Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Microphone Function key (Fn) AirPort Extreme antenna window ® Power button Built-in speaker ® Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button - Mute control Trackpad Slot-loading optical drive Video Mode Toggle key Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls -
Volume controls Num Lock key Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your PowerBook AirPort Extreme antenna window Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Microphone Function key (Fn) AirPort Extreme antenna window ® Power button Built-in speaker ® Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button - Mute control Trackpad Slot-loading optical drive Video Mode Toggle key Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls -
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...Mode Toggle key Use this key to activate the function keys (F1 to the Internet wirelessly. For additional information about AirPort Extreme or your PowerBook on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Trackpad Move the pointer on page 31. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Display release button Push this...windows With an AirPort Extreme Base Station or other kinds of media. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in microphone. Media Eject key Press and hold ...
...Mode Toggle key Use this key to activate the function keys (F1 to the Internet wirelessly. For additional information about AirPort Extreme or your PowerBook on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Trackpad Move the pointer on page 31. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Display release button Push this...windows With an AirPort Extreme Base Station or other kinds of media. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in microphone. Media Eject key Press and hold ...
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Additional Features of Your PowerBook ® ¯ Power adapter port G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port USB 2.0 ports Mini-DVI port Audio line in port Security slot f Headphone port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your PowerBook ® ¯ Power adapter port G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port USB 2.0 ports Mini-DVI port Audio line in port Security slot f Headphone port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment. Security slot Protect your PowerBook, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices. Mini-DVI (external monitor) port ...Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook battery. You can also use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) for composite and S-video support to connect to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that uses a VGA connector with ...
... Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment. Security slot Protect your PowerBook, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices. Mini-DVI (external monitor) port ...Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook battery. You can also use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) for composite and S-video support to connect to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that uses a VGA connector with ...
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... plug into the outlet. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the PowerBook power adapter port. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port AC cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, you can attach...
... plug into the outlet. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the PowerBook power adapter port. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port AC cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, you can attach...
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To set up a telephone dial-up connection, gather the following : • IP address • Subnet mask • Router address Note: If you can write information from your computer and Internet connection. Fees may be using. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 If you are ready, gather the information below for information about how to Get Connected The first time you start up your ISP gives you. Setting up your connection yet, you selected "Using DHCP with an Internet service provider (ISP). You can skip that process and come back to it in Setup Assistant. See Appendix C,...
To set up a telephone dial-up connection, gather the following : • IP address • Subnet mask • Router address Note: If you can write information from your computer and Internet connection. Fees may be using. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 If you are ready, gather the information below for information about how to Get Connected The first time you start up your ISP gives you. Setting up your connection yet, you selected "Using DHCP with an Internet service provider (ISP). You can skip that process and come back to it in Setup Assistant. See Appendix C,...
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... for PPPoE connections), gather the following: • Service provider • Account name • Password • PPPoE service name The information below is optional. Ask your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
... for PPPoE connections), gather the following: • Service provider • Account name • Password • PPPoE service name The information below is optional. Ask your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
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Contact your DSL or cable modem as shown in homes. For information on other end of the cord to the Internet," on page 39. the wrong type of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 71. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 For more information about your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the computer's Ethernet port. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Make sure you have a digital telephone line. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Then connect the other ...
Contact your DSL or cable modem as shown in homes. For information on other end of the cord to the Internet," on page 39. the wrong type of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 71. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 For more information about your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the computer's Ethernet port. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Make sure you have a digital telephone line. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Then connect the other ...
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... hear a startup tone when you turn on the computer. If the problem persists, you may need to start up your computer. Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to reinstall system software. Note: When you press the Power button to start up your computer, press...
... hear a startup tone when you turn on the computer. If the problem persists, you may need to start up your computer. Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to reinstall system software. Note: When you press the Power button to start up your computer, press...
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Congratulations, you use a mouse with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. • To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the trackpad, see "Tips for Using the Trackpad" on page 22. 2 Use your PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you 're up and running!
Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Congratulations, you use a mouse with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. • To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the trackpad, see "Tips for Using the Trackpad" on page 22. 2 Use your PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you 're up and running!
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... pulsating (indicating that the computer is in the dialog that appears. Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from the hard disk. Warning: Wait a few seconds until ...the white sleep light on the keyboard. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook automatically wakes from your PowerBook for only a short time, put the computer to start up...
... pulsating (indicating that the computer is in the dialog that appears. Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from the hard disk. Warning: Wait a few seconds until ...the white sleep light on the keyboard. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook automatically wakes from your PowerBook for only a short time, put the computer to start up...
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... power adapter and leave it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your PowerBook" on page 65 for information on the power adapter plug changes to use your PowerBook battery, complete the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from draining completely. If you will see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page...
... power adapter and leave it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your PowerBook" on page 65 for information on the power adapter plug changes to use your PowerBook battery, complete the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from draining completely. If you will see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page...
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..., and press Return on page 57. • Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Browse the Mac OS X booklet that came with your computer for information on page 89. • For support information, user... is available right on your computer. 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the information about your PowerBook. Choose Help > Mac Help from another computer? What If I Have More Questions? Check out Chapter 2, "The Basics," on a Mac. It will ...
..., and press Return on page 57. • Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Browse the Mac OS X booklet that came with your computer for information on page 89. • For support information, user... is available right on your computer. 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the information about your PowerBook. Choose Help > Mac Help from another computer? What If I Have More Questions? Check out Chapter 2, "The Basics," on a Mac. It will ...
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... office, library, class, or wherever you transport the computer. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your PowerBook in your PowerBook is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a faint sound. For prolonged use, place your hard disk and optical drives... may hear small noises during startup and when using your hard disk and optical drives. For more safety instructions about your PowerBook that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. As you 'll want to let the hard disk and any optical disc in ...
... office, library, class, or wherever you transport the computer. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your PowerBook in your PowerBook is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a faint sound. For prolonged use, place your hard disk and optical drives... may hear small noises during startup and when using your hard disk and optical drives. For more safety instructions about your PowerBook that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. As you 'll want to let the hard disk and any optical disc in ...
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..."Show displays in the Displays pane of 800 x 600 or lower (called "scaled" resolutions) in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 The Basics Your PowerBook has a 12.1-inch TFT XGA display with a default resolution of System Preferences. However, scaled resolutions may need to adjust your display so that the ... on the screen appear larger, making them easier to a scaled resolution. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new PowerBook, you switch to a scaled resolution, items on your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the standard resolution to see .
..."Show displays in the Displays pane of 800 x 600 or lower (called "scaled" resolutions) in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 The Basics Your PowerBook has a 12.1-inch TFT XGA display with a default resolution of System Preferences. However, scaled resolutions may need to adjust your display so that the ... on the screen appear larger, making them easier to a scaled resolution. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new PowerBook, you switch to a scaled resolution, items on your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the standard resolution to see .