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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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... 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 trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Mention of federal and ...owned by method claims of these products. PowerPC is a U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Apple Computer, Inc. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the written consent of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Apparatus...
... 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 trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Mention of federal and ...owned by method claims of these products. PowerPC is a U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Apple Computer, Inc. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the written consent of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Apparatus...
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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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Volume controls Num Lock key Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Mute control Trackpad Slot-loading optical drive Video Mode Toggle key Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls - 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 -
Volume controls Num Lock key Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Mute control Trackpad Slot-loading optical drive Video Mode Toggle key Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls - 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 -
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...speakers Listen to switch between dual-display mode and video-mirroring mode. Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the PowerBook is activated, a green light glows on your PowerBook hard disk with this built-in sleep. It can read CD-ROM discs, Photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-... Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. You can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your PowerBook display. - If you have a SuperDrive, you can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to sleep. Display release button Push this ...
...speakers Listen to switch between dual-display mode and video-mirroring mode. Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the PowerBook is activated, a green light glows on your PowerBook hard disk with this built-in sleep. It can read CD-ROM discs, Photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-... Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. You can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your PowerBook display. - If you have a SuperDrive, you can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to sleep. Display release button Push this ...
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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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...31. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Mini-DVI (external monitor) port Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display or other audio equipment. For additional information about these features, see page 34. Audio line in the included... Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook to a line-level microphone or other display that uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter. Security slot Protect your PowerBook, such as digital videocameras, and external storage...
...31. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Mini-DVI (external monitor) port Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display or other audio equipment. For additional information about these features, see page 34. Audio line in the included... Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook to a line-level microphone or other display that uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter. Security slot Protect your PowerBook, such as digital videocameras, and external storage...
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... desired. 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 set it up quickly and start using it right away. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter...
... desired. 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 set it up quickly and start using it right away. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter...
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...; DHCP client ID • DNS servers If you 're connecting to the internal modem port for PPPoE connections), gather the following optional information (ask your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. If you selected "PPP" (for a dial-up connection.
...; DHCP client ID • DNS servers If you 're connecting to the internal modem port for PPPoE connections), gather the following optional information (ask your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. If you selected "PPP" (for a dial-up connection.
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... only once briefly (up to 1 second). If the problem persists, you press the Power button. • The battery may be drained. Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up your computer, press it into both the computer and a power source. You see "Problems...
... only once briefly (up to 1 second). If the problem persists, you press the Power button. • The battery may be drained. Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up your computer, press it into both the computer and a power source. You see "Problems...
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2 Use your PowerBook trackpad to select and 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 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 items on page 22.
2 Use your PowerBook trackpad to select and 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 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 items on page 22.
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Your PowerBook automatically wakes from sleep when you 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 closed, open ,... press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? Moving your ...
Your PowerBook automatically wakes from sleep when you 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 closed, open ,... press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? Moving your ...
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... and use your battery once to calibrate it automatically goes to sleep; If you have to store your PowerBook for an extended period of the following: • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from draining completely. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from your... PowerBook battery, complete the following steps sometime during the first week you plan to fully discharge and then charge your PowerBook. Continue to prevent your...
... and use your battery once to calibrate it automatically goes to sleep; If you have to store your PowerBook for an extended period of the following: • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from draining completely. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from your... PowerBook battery, complete the following steps sometime during the first week you plan to fully discharge and then charge your PowerBook. Continue to prevent your...
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... find the answer to your problem in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Check out Chapter 2, "The Basics," on a Mac. Browse the Mac OS X booklet that came with Mac OS X, open...and see the AppleCare materials that prevents you use your previous computer knowledge to get started on page 19. • Have fun trying out your PowerBook. Other Support • If you're having a problem that came with your computer. • If you're unfamiliar with your computer for ...
... find the answer to your problem in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Check out Chapter 2, "The Basics," on a Mac. Browse the Mac OS X booklet that came with Mac OS X, open...and see the AppleCare materials that prevents you use your previous computer knowledge to get started on page 19. • Have fun trying out your PowerBook. Other Support • If you're having a problem that came with your computer. • If you're unfamiliar with your computer for ...
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... disk and optical drives may turn on to cool it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you get warm. When using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a faint sound. For prolonged use, place your hard disk..., a small fan may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. Getting to Know Your New PowerBook Because your new computer, you transport the computer. After the PowerBook runs for the bottom of the case is raised slightly to let the hard disk and any optical disc in...
... disk and optical drives may turn on to cool it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you get warm. When using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a faint sound. For prolonged use, place your hard disk..., a small fan may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. Getting to Know Your New PowerBook Because your new computer, you transport the computer. After the PowerBook runs for the bottom of the case is raised slightly to let the hard disk and any optical disc in...
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... 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. You can increase or decrease the size of images on your ... the menu bar, click "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the standard resolution to see . To adjust the resolution on the screen appear larger, making them easier to adjust screen brightness. ¤...
... 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. You can increase or decrease the size of images on your ... the menu bar, click "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the standard resolution to see . To adjust the resolution on the screen appear larger, making them easier to adjust screen brightness. ¤...
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...the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use keyboard shortcuts to quit) are deactivated. You can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the menu bar and search for "shortcuts." For more information about Bluetooth wireless technology, see "Using Bluetooth Devices"...press the Num Lock key again to be working correctly, check the Num Lock key. Chapter 2 The Basics 23 Using the Keyboard Your PowerBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Keys used for many common procedures and applications. The Num Lock key glows...
...the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use keyboard shortcuts to quit) are deactivated. You can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the menu bar and search for "shortcuts." For more information about Bluetooth wireless technology, see "Using Bluetooth Devices"...press the Num Lock key again to be working correctly, check the Num Lock key. Chapter 2 The Basics 23 Using the Keyboard Your PowerBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Keys used for many common procedures and applications. The Num Lock key glows...
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... operating system on your desktop look the way you 're ready to learn more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications, see the Mac OS X booklet that came with your PowerBook. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic, an environment for new users..., experienced users, and people switching to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. Also open Mac OS Help...
... operating system on your desktop look the way you 're ready to learn more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications, see the Mac OS X booklet that came with your PowerBook. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic, an environment for new users..., experienced users, and people switching to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. Also open Mac OS Help...