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...? 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 Trackpad 23 Using the Keyboard 23 Using a Mouse 24 Learning About Mac OS X 24 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 25 ...
...? 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 Trackpad 23 Using the Keyboard 23 Using a Mouse 24 Learning About Mac OS X 24 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 25 ...
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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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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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...Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to another video device. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery. Security slot Protect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet ...Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. Mini-DVI (external monitor) port Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to VGA...
...Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to another video device. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery. Security slot Protect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet ...Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. Mini-DVI (external monitor) port Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to VGA...
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... Getting Started 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 set it up quickly ...and start using it right away. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC...
... Getting Started 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 set it up quickly ...and start using it right away. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC...
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... Computer" on page 58. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on the computer. If the problem persists, you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. • If the computer still doesn't start up, see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking ...press the Power button again. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on the computer, press the Power button (®). Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you plug it only once briefly (up . Nothing happens when you press the Power button to 1 second). Note:...
... Computer" on page 58. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on the computer. If the problem persists, you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. • If the computer still doesn't start up, see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking ...press the Power button again. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on the computer, press the Power button (®). Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you plug it only once briefly (up . Nothing happens when you press the Power button to 1 second). Note:...
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Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from your PowerBook battery, complete the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from draining completely. Important: You only have your battery once to calibrate it connected until the battery is fully ... the following steps sometime during the first week you have to fully discharge and then charge your PowerBook. When your PowerBook for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it . Shutting Down Your PowerBook If you aren't going to use your battery gets low, you will see "Using Your Power...
Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from your PowerBook battery, complete the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from draining completely. Important: You only have your battery once to calibrate it connected until the battery is fully ... the following steps sometime during the first week you have to fully discharge and then charge your PowerBook. When your PowerBook for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it . Shutting Down Your PowerBook If you aren't going to use your battery gets low, you will see "Using Your Power...
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... the computer's battery. Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter, see page 46). Make sure to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on the computer to the adapter and insert the other end into their completely extended position before plugging it is ... are snapped into a wall outlet. To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on page 66. For safety instructions about using the AC plug with your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. Important: For optimal performance,...
... the computer's battery. Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter, see page 46). Make sure to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on the computer to the adapter and insert the other end into their completely extended position before plugging it is ... are snapped into a wall outlet. To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on page 66. For safety instructions about using the AC plug with your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. Important: For optimal performance,...
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...-speed equipment such as well. See page 39. • Mini-DVI port with included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter and Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter, which let you to fit your PowerBook with an external monitor or digital flat-panel display, including support for connecting additional equipment such as printers, scanners,...and extended desktop (dual-display) modes. See page 36. • Audio line in features and connection capabilities that you can make sure your PowerBook. Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) for networking and communications. See "Security Slot" on page 49. 31
...-speed equipment such as well. See page 39. • Mini-DVI port with included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter and Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter, which let you to fit your PowerBook with an external monitor or digital flat-panel display, including support for connecting additional equipment such as printers, scanners,...and extended desktop (dual-display) modes. See page 36. • Audio line in features and connection capabilities that you can make sure your PowerBook. Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) for networking and communications. See "Security Slot" on page 49. 31
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Once you can either install the software that get power from the USB connection instead of a separate power adapter. Note: Apple has already included software to work with many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, ...many USB devices. You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer. ® Using USB Devices To use a USB device with your PowerBook cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you are compatible with earlier USB devices. Your computer automatically loads the correct software...
Once you can either install the software that get power from the USB connection instead of a separate power adapter. Note: Apple has already included software to work with many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, ...many USB devices. You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer. ® Using USB Devices To use a USB device with your PowerBook cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you are compatible with earlier USB devices. Your computer automatically loads the correct software...
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... Apple USB website at www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 The USB hub connects to use more than two USB devices at the same time, you can also find information on USB devices available for "USB." Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. Most USB hubs also have a power adapter... and should be plugged into an outlet. ® USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/usb. Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If you...
... Apple USB website at www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 The USB hub connects to use more than two USB devices at the same time, you can also find information on USB devices available for "USB." Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. Most USB hubs also have a power adapter... and should be plugged into an outlet. ® USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/usb. Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If you...
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... to connect the PowerBook power adapter. If a device will be powered by separate power adapters. When you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another FireWire-equipped computer, or you are finished transferring files, drag the PowerBook hard disk icon to the Trash. 5 Press the Power button on the Apple FireWire website at...
... to connect the PowerBook power adapter. If a device will be powered by separate power adapters. When you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another FireWire-equipped computer, or you are finished transferring files, drag the PowerBook hard disk icon to the Trash. 5 Press the Power button on the Apple FireWire website at...
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... out) port to that has an ADC connector to your television, using an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, which supports composite and S-video connections. ® Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter When an external monitor or television is sold separately), which is connected, you ...projector with a DVI or VGA connector. You can either have DVI or VGA output. Use the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter and Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect your PowerBook starts up in dual-display mode. External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer has a video...
... out) port to that has an ADC connector to your television, using an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, which supports composite and S-video connections. ® Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter When an external monitor or television is sold separately), which is connected, you ...projector with a DVI or VGA connector. You can either have DVI or VGA output. Use the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter and Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect your PowerBook starts up in dual-display mode. External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer has a video...
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... To connect an external display or projector with an ADC connector to your computer: 1 Connect the ADC display cable to an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, available from your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or...
... To connect an external display or projector with an ADC connector to your computer: 1 Connect the ADC display cable to an Apple DVI to ADC Display Adapter, available from your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or...
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...External Monitor or TV Additional information on the external keyboard to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and the power adapter is plugged into the PowerBook and an outlet. To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed if the computer is ...4 To adjust how the images are displayed on the device, use your PowerBook with the display closed : 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your PowerBook. 2 Connect the power adapter to the PowerBook and an outlet. 3 Close the PowerBook display to put the computer to sleep. 4 Follow the steps in the...
...External Monitor or TV Additional information on the external keyboard to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and the power adapter is plugged into the PowerBook and an outlet. To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed if the computer is ...4 To adjust how the images are displayed on the device, use your PowerBook with the display closed : 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your PowerBook. 2 Connect the power adapter to the PowerBook and an outlet. 3 Close the PowerBook display to put the computer to sleep. 4 Follow the steps in the...
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... disc, open iTunes and see the onscreen help . • For instructions on most standard DVD players. To avoid this, always use iDVD, open your power adapter when burning a DVD.
... disc, open iTunes and see the onscreen help . • For instructions on most standard DVD players. To avoid this, always use iDVD, open your power adapter when burning a DVD.
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... the length of time that you may sometimes notice that the battery does not maintain a full charge of your PowerBook off certain features such as charging is connected. Plug in the power adapter to 100 percent. This saves battery life as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can check the charge...
... the length of time that you may sometimes notice that the battery does not maintain a full charge of your PowerBook off certain features such as charging is connected. Plug in the power adapter to 100 percent. This saves battery life as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can check the charge...
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... your Energy Saver settings (see the next section). The battery charge level displayed is off or in sleep. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that you are not using. • Remove CD and DVD discs when they are currently using and the steps you take to conserve power while... you work time your PowerBook battery can monitor the battery charge level using the brightness controls on the PowerBook keyboard. • Set the hard disk to spin down after inactivity of System Preferences, select the ...
... your Energy Saver settings (see the next section). The battery charge level displayed is off or in sleep. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that you are not using. • Remove CD and DVD discs when they are currently using and the steps you take to conserve power while... you work time your PowerBook battery can monitor the battery charge level using the brightness controls on the PowerBook keyboard. • Set the hard disk to spin down after inactivity of System Preferences, select the ...
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... components of your computer. 3 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any other cables connected to Your Computer If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your computer. To install additional memory: 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 2 Using a Phillips size... body. 52 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to the computer. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter turn. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any static electricity from your PowerBook may be hot.
... components of your computer. 3 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any other cables connected to Your Computer If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your computer. To install additional memory: 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 2 Using a Phillips size... body. 52 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to the computer. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter turn. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any static electricity from your PowerBook may be hot.
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... have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that appears shows the total amount of the battery into place. 9 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that it is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the...computer. Place the left side of memory installed in your computer, click the More Info button. 8 Replace the battery. The dialog that came with this PowerBook and that were attached. If you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar.
... have problems, remove the memory and consult the support information that appears shows the total amount of the battery into place. 9 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that it is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the...computer. Place the left side of memory installed in your computer, click the More Info button. 8 Replace the battery. The dialog that came with this PowerBook and that were attached. If you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar.