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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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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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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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... Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to VGA Adapter. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to the internal modem. Security slot Protect your PowerBook to another video device. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect...
... Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to VGA Adapter. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to the internal modem. Security slot Protect your PowerBook to another video device. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect...
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Setting Up Your PowerBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the outlet. AC plug Important: Be sure to snap the electrical ... In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter, you can attach the AC cord if desired. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port AC cord To extend the reach of 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 set it up quickly and start using it right away. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the outlet. AC plug Important: Be sure to snap the electrical ... In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter, you can attach the AC cord if desired. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port AC cord To extend the reach of your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the PowerBook power adapter port.
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... Using Your Computer" on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up your computer. Then press the Power button again. Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up. Nothing happens when you press the... Your Computer's Software" on the computer, press the Power button (®). Note: When you press the Power button to start up, see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. • This icon usually means that you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. • If the computer...
... Using Your Computer" on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up your computer. Then press the Power button again. Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up. Nothing happens when you press the... Your Computer's Software" on the computer, press the Power button (®). Note: When you press the Power button to start up, see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. • This icon usually means that you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. • If the computer...
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...power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the dialog that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter... and leave it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your PowerBook" on page 65...: You only have your PowerBook. After that, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully...is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook until the battery is at that...
...power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the dialog that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter... and leave it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your PowerBook" on page 65...: You only have your PowerBook. After that, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully...is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook until the battery is at that...
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... the battery level indicator lights on page 66. Make sure to the computer. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to indicate power is available. You can monitor the battery level using the AC plug with your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. If...
... the battery level indicator lights on page 66. Make sure to the computer. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to indicate power is available. You can monitor the battery level using the AC plug with your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. If...
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.... In most cases you connect the device, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Once you can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If your PowerBook cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can use . Your...computer. ® Using USB Devices To use the Internet to work with earlier USB devices. However, these types of a separate power adapter. Note: Apple has already included software to locate, download, and install the correct software. If you connect a new device.
.... In most cases you connect the device, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Once you can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If your PowerBook cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can use . Your...computer. ® Using USB Devices To use the Internet to work with earlier USB devices. However, these types of a separate power adapter. Note: Apple has already included software to locate, download, and install the correct software. If you connect a new device.
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.... Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. You can purchase a USB hub. Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If you want to an open USB port on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/guide. Most USB hubs also have a power adapter and should be plugged...
.... Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. You can purchase a USB hub. Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If you want to an open USB port on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/guide. Most USB hubs also have a power adapter and should be plugged...
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... depleted faster. The rest of the devices in the daisy-chain should get power from the PowerBook FireWire connection instead of devices to the FireWire port on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. When you start up , you can also find information on ... immediately hold down the T key. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on the PowerBook to shut it 's a good idea to connect your power adapter to support power for "FireWire." To connect your PowerBook to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up to another computer in FireWire Target Disk ...
... depleted faster. The rest of the devices in the daisy-chain should get power from the PowerBook FireWire connection instead of devices to the FireWire port on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. When you start up , you can also find information on ... immediately hold down the T key. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on the PowerBook to shut it 's a good idea to connect your power adapter to support power for "FireWire." To connect your PowerBook to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up to another computer in FireWire Target Disk ...
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...: To use the Displays pane of the TV or other video device to the PowerBook: 1 Connect a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and the power adapter is available in Mac OS Help. To operate your computer with an external monitor ...attached and 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 previous section to connect your...
...: To use the Displays pane of the TV or other video device to the PowerBook: 1 Connect a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and the power adapter is available in Mac OS Help. To operate your computer with an external monitor ...attached and 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 previous section to connect your...
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... recordable DVD discs. To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc: 1 Open iDVD and open iDVD and see the onscreen help . Important: If your power adapter when burning a DVD. To avoid this, always use iDVD, open your iTunes library. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 45 You can also record other kinds of...
... recordable DVD discs. To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc: 1 Open iDVD and open iDVD and see the onscreen help . Important: If your power adapter when burning a DVD. To avoid this, always use iDVD, open your iTunes library. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 45 You can also record other kinds of...
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...applications you can check the charge with a charged one. If your PowerBook, you are visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will charge all the way to show how much charge is left in the power adapter to your battery runs low while you may sometimes notice that you ...press the button. Plug in the battery. You can shut down your PowerBook and replace the battery with the battery in or out of charge,...
...applications you can check the charge with a charged one. If your PowerBook, you are visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will charge all the way to show how much charge is left in the power adapter to your battery runs low while you may sometimes notice that you ...press the button. Plug in the battery. You can shut down your PowerBook and replace the battery with the battery in or out of charge,...
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...peripheral devices you're currently using the brightness controls on , or in sleep. To make more quickly if the computer is off , on the PowerBook keyboard. • Set the hard disk to spin down after inactivity of five minutes or less. 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer In the .... • Reduce screen brightness using and the steps you take to conserve power while you work time your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off or in sleep. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that you are currently using the Battery status icon in the menu bar.
...peripheral devices you're currently using the brightness controls on , or in sleep. To make more quickly if the computer is off , on the PowerBook keyboard. • Set the hard disk to spin down after inactivity of five minutes or less. 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer In the .... • Reduce screen brightness using and the steps you take to conserve power while you work time your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off or in sleep. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that you are currently using the Battery status icon in the menu bar.
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... to Your Computer If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your 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 the ...bottom of your PowerBook may be hot. To install additional memory: 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing...
... to Your Computer If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your 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 the ...bottom of your PowerBook may be hot. To install additional memory: 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing...
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...your computer, click the More Info button. The dialog that came with this PowerBook and that were attached. Chapter 4 Adding Memory to make sure that the memory you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar. Gently press the right side... Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your PowerBook and check the instructions again to Your Computer 55 For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of the battery into place. 9 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that it is installed correctly. 8 Replace the...
...your computer, click the More Info button. The dialog that came with this PowerBook and that were attached. Chapter 4 Adding Memory to make sure that the memory you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar. Gently press the right side... Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your PowerBook and check the instructions again to Your Computer 55 For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of the battery into place. 9 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that it is installed correctly. 8 Replace the...
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...see how much the battery has recharged, look at the Battery status icon in any devices that are connected to your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for "Software Update." See whether removing it allows the computer to start up . 2 Choose Installer > Reset Password ...the battery's level of System Preferences. Press the small button on or start up • Make sure the power adapter is glowing continuously. • If that came with your PowerBook except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second ...
...see how much the battery has recharged, look at the Battery status icon in any devices that are connected to your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for "Software Update." See whether removing it allows the computer to start up . 2 Choose Installer > Reset Password ...the battery's level of System Preferences. Press the small button on or start up • Make sure the power adapter is glowing continuously. • If that came with your PowerBook except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second ...
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To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info, or open System Profiler, located in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and ... information in the window to 80% noncondensing Power Adapter • Input: AC 100-240 volts (V), 50/60 hertz (Hz) • Output: DC 24.5 V, 1.875 A 63 Click the triangles in the different categories. Appendix Specifications A A You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your PowerBook, such as the amount of built...
To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info, or open System Profiler, located in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and ... information in the window to 80% noncondensing Power Adapter • Input: AC 100-240 volts (V), 50/60 hertz (Hz) • Output: DC 24.5 V, 1.875 A 63 Click the triangles in the different categories. Appendix Specifications A A You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your PowerBook, such as the amount of built...
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... when cleaning the outside of the following : • Shut down your PowerBook and remove the battery. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to prevent your PowerBook battery from becoming completely depleted: • Keep the power adapter connected. • Fully charge your PowerBook battery before storing the computer. • Fully charge and then remove your...
... when cleaning the outside of the following : • Shut down your PowerBook and remove the battery. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to prevent your PowerBook battery from becoming completely depleted: • Keep the power adapter connected. • Fully charge your PowerBook battery before storing the computer. • Fully charge and then remove your...