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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 Trackpad...
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 Trackpad...
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... 39 Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices 40 External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 43 Using Your Optical Drive 46 Battery 49 Security Slot 51 Adding Memory to Your Computer 51 Installing Additional Memory 57 Troubleshooting 58 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer... 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 ...
... 39 Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices 40 External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 43 Using Your Optical Drive 46 Battery 49 Security Slot 51 Adding Memory to Your Computer 51 Installing Additional Memory 57 Troubleshooting 58 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer... 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 ...
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...100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to other Ethernet devices. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter. Chapter 1 Getting ... videocameras, and external storage devices. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Security slot Protect your PowerBook battery. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to another video device. f Headphone (audio line out) port ...
...100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to other Ethernet devices. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter. Chapter 1 Getting ... videocameras, and external storage devices. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Security slot Protect your PowerBook battery. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to another video device. f Headphone (audio line out) port ...
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... the computer can't find system software on the computer, press the Power button (®). If the problem persists, you press the Power button. • The battery may be drained. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on the computer. Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup... the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up your computer. Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up .
... the computer can't find system software on the computer, press the Power button (®). If the problem persists, you press the Power button. • The battery may be drained. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on the computer. Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup... the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up your computer. Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up .
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... to calibrate it down your power adapter and battery, see "Storing Your PowerBook" on page 65 for information on page 46. If you have to fully discharge and then charge your battery from your PowerBook battery, complete the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from the menu bar.... • Press the Power button (®) and click Shut Down in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the light on the...
... to calibrate it down your power adapter and battery, see "Storing Your PowerBook" on page 65 for information on page 46. If you have to fully discharge and then charge your battery from your PowerBook battery, complete the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from the menu bar.... • Press the Power button (®) and click Shut Down in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the light on the...
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... about your PowerBook is so thin... your PowerBook, wait a few...PowerBook in your PowerBook on page 65. 19 After the PowerBook runs for the bottom of the PowerBook...'s normal functioning. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your hard disk and optical drives may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. Getting to Know Your New PowerBook... Because your PowerBook...and when using your PowerBook while discs are ...
... about your PowerBook is so thin... your PowerBook, wait a few...PowerBook in your PowerBook on page 65. 19 After the PowerBook runs for the bottom of the PowerBook...'s normal functioning. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your hard disk and optical drives may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. Getting to Know Your New PowerBook... Because your PowerBook...and when using your PowerBook while discs are ...
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... flowing to the adapter and insert the other end into their completely extended position before plugging in the adapter. To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on the bottom of your computer. Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter, see page... the AC plug with your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. A green light indicates that the battery is available. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is fully charged. If you first connect your power adapter to push the...
... flowing to the adapter and insert the other end into their completely extended position before plugging in the adapter. To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on the bottom of your computer. Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter, see page... the AC plug with your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. A green light indicates that the battery is available. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is fully charged. If you first connect your power adapter to push the...
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... compatible with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as Hi-Speed USB, which you...PowerBook battery to locate, download, and install the correct software. You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer, simply connect the device to work with your computer. ® Using USB Devices To use . Your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you can use the Internet to become depleted faster. Note: Apple...
... compatible with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as Hi-Speed USB, which you...PowerBook battery to locate, download, and install the correct software. You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer, simply connect the device to work with your computer. ® Using USB Devices To use . Your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you can use the Internet to become depleted faster. Note: Apple...
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... sure that gets power from the computer. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on the PowerBook to the FireWire port on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. The other computer can access your files. FireWire Target Disk Mode If you want..., remove the FireWire devices, and restart your PowerBook battery to the PowerBook. When you are finished transferring files, drag the PowerBook hard disk icon to each other and connect the "daisy-chain" of a separate power adapter. Your PowerBook display shows the FireWire logo. If a device...
... sure that gets power from the computer. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on the PowerBook to the FireWire port on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. The other computer can access your files. FireWire Target Disk Mode If you want..., remove the FireWire devices, and restart your PowerBook battery to the PowerBook. When you are finished transferring files, drag the PowerBook hard disk icon to each other and connect the "daisy-chain" of a separate power adapter. Your PowerBook display shows the FireWire logo. If a device...
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... CD-R or CD-RW disc. 4 At the top of digital data, such as backing up files onto recordable DVD discs. To record music from your battery runs down when you want to be used again.
... CD-R or CD-RW disc. 4 At the top of digital data, such as backing up files onto recordable DVD discs. To record music from your battery runs down when you want to be used again.
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... power adapter to show the percentage of charge, you may find that the length of time that the battery does not maintain a full charge of your PowerBook and replace the battery with a fully charged battery (see "Battery-Conservation Tips" on the applications you use and external devices connected to show how much charge is left...
... power adapter to show the percentage of charge, you may find that the length of time that the battery does not maintain a full charge of your PowerBook and replace the battery with a fully charged battery (see "Battery-Conservation Tips" on the applications you use and external devices connected to show how much charge is left...
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... turn clockwise to your PowerBook. Turn it . For more information, see "Battery Disposal Information" on page 94. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: • Shut down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. Battery Latch To replace the battery: • Place the left side of batteries according to unlock the battery, and gently remove it...
... turn clockwise to your PowerBook. Turn it . For more information, see "Battery Disposal Information" on page 94. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: • Shut down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. Battery Latch To replace the battery: • Place the left side of batteries according to unlock the battery, and gently remove it...
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...applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your PowerBook to conserve power while you work time your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is based on the amount of work . The battery charge level displayed is off, on ) you are not in ...the menu bar). • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when not in the battery with your PowerBook battery can monitor the battery charge level using and the steps you take to sleep after a short time. Battery-Conservation Tips The amount of power left in use . • Reduce screen ...
...applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your PowerBook to conserve power while you work time your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is based on the amount of work . The battery charge level displayed is off, on ) you are not in ...the menu bar). • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when not in the battery with your PowerBook battery can monitor the battery charge level using and the steps you take to sleep after a short time. Battery-Conservation Tips The amount of power left in use . • Reduce screen ...
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... processing speed at all times, choose Highest from the Processor Performance pop-up menu. Choose Battery Power from the "Settings for "battery." With a lock, you can set your computer to a higher processing speed. For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Additional information is available in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences: • Set...
... processing speed at all times, choose Highest from the Processor Performance pop-up menu. Choose Battery Power from the "Settings for "battery." With a lock, you can set your computer to a higher processing speed. For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Additional information is available in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences: • Set...
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... to discharge any other cables connected 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. To install additional memory: 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before...
... to discharge any other cables connected 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. To install additional memory: 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before...
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... you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar. The dialog that were attached. If you installed is compatible with this PowerBook and that came with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 8 Replace the battery. If the memory is not recognized or your...
... you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar. The dialog that were attached. If you installed is compatible with this PowerBook and that came with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory. 8 Replace the battery. If the memory is not recognized or your...
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... Command (x) and Control keys and press the Power button (®) to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery status icon in any devices that came with your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for "Software Update." Press the small button on the screen. See whether removing it is plugged into...
... Command (x) and Control keys and press the Power button (®) to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery status icon in any devices that came with your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for "Software Update." Press the small button on the screen. See whether removing it is plugged into...
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Locating Your Product Serial Number You can see your PowerBook is also located in Applications/Utilities) and clicking Hardware. The serial number for your computer's serial number by choosing About This Mac from the Apple (K) menu and then clicking the More Info button, or by opening System Profiler (in the battery bay. 62 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Locating Your Product Serial Number You can see your PowerBook is also located in Applications/Utilities) and clicking Hardware. The serial number for your computer's serial number by choosing About This Mac from the Apple (K) menu and then clicking the More Info button, or by opening System Profiler (in the battery bay. 62 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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Battery • Output: DC 10.8 V • Capacity: 50 WHr Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com/powerbook and www.apple.com/support. 64 Appendix A Specifications
Battery • Output: DC 10.8 V • Capacity: 50 WHr Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com/powerbook and www.apple.com/support. 64 Appendix A Specifications
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... becoming completely depleted: • Keep the power adapter connected. • Fully charge your PowerBook battery before storing the computer. • Fully charge and then remove your PowerBook battery when storing your computer (especially important when storing your PowerBook in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. • Don't use aerosol sprays, solvents...
... becoming completely depleted: • Keep the power adapter connected. • Fully charge your PowerBook battery before storing the computer. • Fully charge and then remove your PowerBook battery when storing your computer (especially important when storing your PowerBook in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. • Don't use aerosol sprays, solvents...