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Getting Started With Your PowerBook G4 Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for PowerBook G4 computers
Getting Started With Your PowerBook G4 Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for PowerBook G4 computers
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..., Inc. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 http://www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, the Mac OS logo, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Sherlock are trademarks of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for printing or clerical errors. registered trademark. Simultaneously published in part, without the prior...
..., Inc. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 http://www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, the Mac OS logo, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Sherlock are trademarks of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for printing or clerical errors. registered trademark. Simultaneously published in part, without the prior...
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... Finished Working 13 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 15 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 16 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 18 Inside Your PowerBook 20 Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective 22 iTools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users 24 Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 26 QuickTime-Audio and Video...
... Finished Working 13 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 15 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 16 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 18 Inside Your PowerBook 20 Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective 22 iTools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users 24 Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 26 QuickTime-Audio and Video...
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... 60 Installing an AirPort Card 67 5 Troubleshooting 75 Information in This Chapter 75 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 76 Other Problems 78 Locating Your Product Serial Number 78 Appendix A Specifications 79 Apple System Profiler 79 PowerBook Specifications 80 Appendix... B Care, Use, and Safety Information 83 Cleaning Your PowerBook 83 Carrying Your PowerBook 83 Storing Your PowerBook 83 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your...
... 60 Installing an AirPort Card 67 5 Troubleshooting 75 Information in This Chapter 75 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 76 Other Problems 78 Locating Your Product Serial Number 78 Appendix A Specifications 79 Apple System Profiler 79 PowerBook Specifications 80 Appendix... B Care, Use, and Safety Information 83 Cleaning Your PowerBook 83 Carrying Your PowerBook 83 Storing Your PowerBook 83 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your...
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...Know Your Computer," to find out about the new features of this section for instructions on getting started . CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1 Your PowerBook has been designed so that you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5 Phone cord Composite-to get more information. If you have never used... a PowerBook or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to -S-video cable Power adapter Power cord Important Read all the installation instructions and...
...Know Your Computer," to find out about the new features of this section for instructions on getting started . CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1 Your PowerBook has been designed so that you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5 Phone cord Composite-to get more information. If you have never used... a PowerBook or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to -S-video cable Power adapter Power cord Important Read all the installation instructions and...
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Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port W Internal modem G ™ Æ W Power cord Power adapter Telephone cord Connecting the Internal Modem If you want to connect to the Internet right away, connect one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an outlet. 2 Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapter port (marked with the icon W) and the other end to the modem, because the wrong type of line could damage the modem. 6 Chapter 1 Warning Do not connect a digital telephone line to an analog telephone line (the type of the computer. ...
Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port W Internal modem G ™ Æ W Power cord Power adapter Telephone cord Connecting the Internal Modem If you want to connect to the Internet right away, connect one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an outlet. 2 Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapter port (marked with the icon W) and the other end to the modem, because the wrong type of line could damage the modem. 6 Chapter 1 Warning Do not connect a digital telephone line to an analog telephone line (the type of the computer. ...
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Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle. ® Getting Started 7
Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle. ® Getting Started 7
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... doesn't start up , see a picture of the computer. The more memory installed, the longer the delay. Make sure that you press the Power button, the PowerBook checks its memory before the computer starts up . When you plugged in the power adapter, and that the computer can't find system software on...
... doesn't start up , see a picture of the computer. The more memory installed, the longer the delay. Make sure that you press the Power button, the PowerBook checks its memory before the computer starts up . When you plugged in the power adapter, and that the computer can't find system software on...
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... computer. Getting Started 9 For more information on using the trackpad, keep in the Trackpad control panel. ® Moving Items on the Screen You use your PowerBook trackpad to how quickly you can click and double-click directly on the trackpad.
... computer. Getting Started 9 For more information on using the trackpad, keep in the Trackpad control panel. ® Moving Items on the Screen You use your PowerBook trackpad to how quickly you can click and double-click directly on the trackpad.
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Adjusting the Brightness Use the keys labeled with your new PowerBook, you begin working with the ¤ icon to see. ® Adjusting the Internal Display Before you may need to adjust your display so that items on the screen are easy to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls 10 Chapter 1
Adjusting the Brightness Use the keys labeled with your new PowerBook, you begin working with the ¤ icon to see. ® Adjusting the Internal Display Before you may need to adjust your display so that items on the screen are easy to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls 10 Chapter 1
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... to the best resolution for a standard resolution and do not want to use a standard resolution when mirroring your display by the Built-In Display Your PowerBook has a wide screen display with a native resolution of 1152 x 768 that are known as "scaled resolutions." Click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip...
... to the best resolution for a standard resolution and do not want to use a standard resolution when mirroring your display by the Built-In Display Your PowerBook has a wide screen display with a native resolution of 1152 x 768 that are known as "scaled resolutions." Click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip...
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... "Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions" on page 38. Important You only have a problem with the hardware and software features of your PowerBook Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." If you would like additional information, see the first low battery warning. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it ...to sleep See... Where to Go From Here You've done everything you need to get your PowerBook up for Best Performance To get the longest running . Shutting down and then fully charge it . Using a specific feature of con...
... "Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions" on page 38. Important You only have a problem with the hardware and software features of your PowerBook Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." If you would like additional information, see the first low battery warning. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it ...to sleep See... Where to Go From Here You've done everything you need to get your PowerBook up for Best Performance To get the longest running . Shutting down and then fully charge it . Using a specific feature of con...
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... Special menu. Warning Wait a few seconds until the sleep light starts pulsating (indicating that appears on the screen: Note: If you will not use your PowerBook for a day or two, shut it down. To wake the computer: m If the display is in the Energy Saver control panel.) m If the display... computer is in the dialog box that the computer is spinning can damage your computer. Shut Down Your PowerBook If you have finished working with your PowerBook, you will only be away from your PowerBook for a short time, put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following : m Close ...
... Special menu. Warning Wait a few seconds until the sleep light starts pulsating (indicating that appears on the screen: Note: If you will not use your PowerBook for a day or two, shut it down. To wake the computer: m If the display is in the Energy Saver control panel.) m If the display... computer is in the dialog box that the computer is spinning can damage your computer. Shut Down Your PowerBook If you have finished working with your PowerBook, you will only be away from your PowerBook for a short time, put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following : m Close ...
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..., images shown in computer technology such as a PowerPC™ G4 processor, FireWire, USB, and support for you 're ready to Mac owners. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to try out a few things on your PowerBook, this is your first Macintosh computer, start with free... Internet services that allow you with the Mac Tutorials (see on the World Wide Web, and more . It provides an overview of all this, Apple provides you to use the trackpad ...
..., images shown in computer technology such as a PowerPC™ G4 processor, FireWire, USB, and support for you 're ready to Mac owners. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to try out a few things on your PowerBook, this is your first Macintosh computer, start with free... Internet services that allow you with the Mac Tutorials (see on the World Wide Web, and more . It provides an overview of all this, Apple provides you to use the trackpad ...
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Mute control Keyboard release tab 16 Chapter 2 Basic Features of Your PowerBook Sleep indicator light Built-in speaker/ microphone Function key ® Power button ® Security slot Built-in speaker Trackpad Display release button Trackpad button Slot-loading DVD-ROM drive AirPort antenna window Keyboard release tab - Volume controls Num Lock key Programmable function keys Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls Keyboard lock -
Mute control Keyboard release tab 16 Chapter 2 Basic Features of Your PowerBook Sleep indicator light Built-in speaker/ microphone Function key ® Power button ® Security slot Built-in speaker Trackpad Display release button Trackpad button Slot-loading DVD-ROM drive AirPort antenna window Keyboard release tab - Volume controls Num Lock key Programmable function keys Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls Keyboard lock -
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.... To eject a disc, drag the disc's icon to the Trash or use a professional microphone that connects to a PCMCIA Card. Ç Security slot Protect your PowerBook by preventing the keyboard from the built-in microphone (located under the speaker cover). Keyboard release tabs When you can also connect an external microphone...You can set the trackpad to double-click and select items directly instead of the USB ports or use the Media Eject key on the PowerBook display. With the Trackpad control panel, you need to access the internal memory slots, pull these keys on and off and on your...
.... To eject a disc, drag the disc's icon to the Trash or use a professional microphone that connects to a PCMCIA Card. Ç Security slot Protect your PowerBook by preventing the keyboard from the built-in microphone (located under the speaker cover). Keyboard release tabs When you can also connect an external microphone...You can set the trackpad to double-click and select items directly instead of the USB ports or use the Media Eject key on the PowerBook display. With the Trackpad control panel, you need to access the internal memory slots, pull these keys on and off and on your...
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Additional Features of Your PowerBook ¯ Power adapter port FireWire port G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) G ™ Æ W Sleep indicator light G 1 ™ External monitor port 2 ™ W Internal modem port W USB ports (2) Æ TV out port Reset button AirPort antenna window PC Card eject button PC Card slot f Headphone port Infrared window 18 Chapter 2
Additional Features of Your PowerBook ¯ Power adapter port FireWire port G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) G ™ Æ W Sleep indicator light G 1 ™ External monitor port 2 ™ W Internal modem port W USB ports (2) Æ TV out port Reset button AirPort antenna window PC Card eject button PC Card slot f Headphone port Infrared window 18 Chapter 2
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... telephone (where applicable) to connect to another IR-equipped computer, print on your PowerBook, such as digital video cameras, printers, and external storage devices. PC Card slot Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook using this button when you cannot shut it down using the Power button. W... or projection device that uses a VGA-style connector. Æ TV out (S-video out) port Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other sound output device. PowerBook reset button Reset the computer with certain handheld personal assistants or use TV out for presentations or to play a...
... telephone (where applicable) to connect to another IR-equipped computer, print on your PowerBook, such as digital video cameras, printers, and external storage devices. PC Card slot Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook using this button when you cannot shut it down using the Power button. W... or projection device that uses a VGA-style connector. Æ TV out (S-video out) port Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other sound output device. PowerBook reset button Reset the computer with certain handheld personal assistants or use TV out for presentations or to play a...
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... cable The end of the built-in your computer allows access to a wireless network. For instructions, see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 67. The lower slot contains the memory module that came with additional memory, the upper slot may already be filled.) The maximum amount ... can install in AirPort antenna attaches to Know Your Computer 21 Getting to the end of RAM you ordered your PowerBook with your PowerBook. Optional AirPort Card Installing an AirPort Card in your PowerBook is 1 gigabyte (GB), using a 512 megabyte (MB) memory module in the upper slot. (If you ...
... cable The end of the built-in your computer allows access to a wireless network. For instructions, see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 67. The lower slot contains the memory module that came with additional memory, the upper slot may already be filled.) The maximum amount ... can install in AirPort antenna attaches to Know Your Computer 21 Getting to the end of RAM you ordered your PowerBook with your PowerBook. Optional AirPort Card Installing an AirPort Card in your PowerBook is 1 gigabyte (GB), using a 512 megabyte (MB) memory module in the upper slot. (If you ...
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Search sites Search engines that Sherlock uses to start the search. Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Sherlock channels Search the Internet for , click this button to search the Internet. 22 Chapter 2 Search button After you type what you are looking for people, shopping, news, Apple info, and more.
Search sites Search engines that Sherlock uses to start the search. Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Sherlock channels Search the Internet for , click this button to search the Internet. 22 Chapter 2 Search button After you type what you are looking for people, shopping, news, Apple info, and more.