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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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... All rights reserved. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. PowerPC is protected by Macrovision Corporation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is a trademark of U.S. Use of the "keyboard... other countries. 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, QuickTime, and Sherlock are owned by Apple Computer, Inc....
... All rights reserved. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. PowerPC is protected by Macrovision Corporation. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is a trademark of U.S. Use of the "keyboard... other countries. 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, QuickTime, and Sherlock are owned by Apple Computer, Inc....
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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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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 Getting Started 1 1 Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer.
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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 - Volume controls Num Lock key Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...Your optical drive can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Internet wirelessly. For additional information about AirPort Extreme or your PowerBook hard disk with this key to eject a disc. Video Mode Toggle key Use this built-in microphone. Trackpad Move the pointer on the ...sounds directly on your optical drive, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on and off or put it to release your display and open your PowerBook display. - Display release button Push this key to switch between dual-display mode and video-mirroring mode. It can also write to DVD-R discs...
...Your optical drive can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Internet wirelessly. For additional information about AirPort Extreme or your PowerBook hard disk with this key to eject a disc. Video Mode Toggle key Use this built-in microphone. Trackpad Move the pointer on the ...sounds directly on your optical drive, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on and off or put it to release your display and open your PowerBook display. - Display release button Push this key to switch between dual-display mode and video-mirroring mode. It can also write to DVD-R discs...
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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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Mini-DVI (external monitor) port Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to a television, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. Connect to an external ...DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) for composite and S-video support to connect to recharge your PowerBook battery. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in port Connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to ...
Mini-DVI (external monitor) port Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to a television, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. Connect to an external ...DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) for composite and S-video support to connect to recharge your PowerBook battery. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in port Connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to ...
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... 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. Setting Up Your PowerBook is designed so that you can attach the AC cord if desired. AC plug Important: Be sure to snap the electrical prongs...
... 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. Setting Up Your PowerBook is designed so that you can attach the AC cord if desired. AC plug Important: Be sure to snap the electrical prongs...
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Step 2: Prepare to Get Connected The first time you start up your computer and Internet connection. Internet access usually requires an account with a manual address • Using DHCP • Using BootP • PPP If you're unsure which method to obtain an outside line To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection: m First, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your ISP gives you through the registration process. If you're not ready to the Internet," on these pages, then enter it in Setup Assistant. See Appendix C, "...
Step 2: Prepare to Get Connected The first time you start up your computer and Internet connection. Internet access usually requires an account with a manual address • Using DHCP • Using BootP • PPP If you're unsure which method to obtain an outside line To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection: m First, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your ISP gives you through the registration process. If you're not ready to the Internet," on these pages, then enter it in Setup Assistant. See Appendix C, "...
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... ISP or system administrator if you need it): • DHCP client ID • DNS servers If you selected "PPP" (for a dial-up connection. Ask your PowerBook to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you 're connecting to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. If you don't need cables.
... ISP or system administrator if you need it): • DHCP client ID • DNS servers If you selected "PPP" (for a dial-up connection. Ask your PowerBook to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you 're connecting to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. If you don't need cables.
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Contact your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cord to the computer's Ethernet port. For more information about your DSL or cable modem as shown in homes. the wrong type of the cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. For information on other end of line could damage the modem. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Make sure you have...
Contact your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cord to the computer's Ethernet port. For more information about your DSL or cable modem as shown in homes. the wrong type of the cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. For information on other end of line could damage the modem. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Make sure you have...
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... Power button again. Hold down again. ® Power button ® You should light when you plug it only once briefly (up . Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up , see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. • This icon usually...
... Power button again. Hold down again. ® Power button ® You should light when you plug it only once briefly (up . Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up , see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. • This icon usually...
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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 PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you 're up and running! 2 Use 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.
Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Congratulations, you use a mouse with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you 're up and running! 2 Use 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.
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Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep If you will be away from your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep ...in the dialog that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you can put your PowerBook. When the computer is in sleep, you move...
Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep If you will be away from your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep ...in the dialog that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you can put your PowerBook. When the computer is in sleep, you move...
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... bar indicates that the battery is fully charged again. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from your PowerBook. Important: You only have your PowerBook battery, complete the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from draining completely. To shut down . When your battery gets low, you have to fully discharge and...
... bar indicates that the battery is fully charged again. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from your PowerBook. Important: You only have your PowerBook battery, complete the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from draining completely. To shut down . When your battery gets low, you have to fully discharge and...
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...Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on your computer, see the "New to get started on contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started It will help you from using your Macintosh is available right on your computer. 1 Click the Finder icon in ... and browse the information. • Switching from the menu bar and see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 19. • Have fun trying out your PowerBook. Browse the Mac OS X booklet that prevents you use your computer for information on a Mac. What If I Have More Questions? Check out Chapter 2,...
...Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on your computer, see the "New to get started on contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started It will help you from using your Macintosh is available right on your computer. 1 Click the Finder icon in ... and browse the information. • Switching from the menu bar and see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 19. • Have fun trying out your PowerBook. Browse the Mac OS X booklet that prevents you use your computer for information on a Mac. What If I Have More Questions? Check out Chapter 2,...
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... it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you stop spinning before you may hear small noises during startup and when using your PowerBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc in different locations, be sure to know . Getting to cool it, producing... a faint sound. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it is normal for some time, a small fan may whir and click as they access information or load and eject...
... it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you stop spinning before you may hear small noises during startup and when using your PowerBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc in different locations, be sure to know . Getting to cool it, producing... a faint sound. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it is normal for some time, a small fan may whir and click as they access information or load and eject...
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...using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. Your PowerBook has a 12.1-inch TFT XGA display with your new PowerBook, you may not be as sharp as they are at the display's default resolution. Use the keys labeled with... the ¤ icon to see . However, scaled resolutions may need to a scaled resolution. To control your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the...
...using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. Your PowerBook has a 12.1-inch TFT XGA display with your new PowerBook, you may not be as sharp as they are at the display's default resolution. Use the keys labeled with... the ¤ icon to see . However, scaled resolutions may need to a scaled resolution. To control your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the...