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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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... phone line directly to other Ethernet devices. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery. For additional information about these features, see page 34. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound...
... phone line directly to other Ethernet devices. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery. For additional information about these features, see page 34. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound...
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... 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 m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the outlet. AC plug...
... 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 m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the outlet. AC plug...
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... with a blinking question mark. • This icon usually means that you . 1 To turn on page 61. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up . The plug should hear a startup tone when you turn on the computer, press the... after the startup tone or you may cause the computer to shut down the Power button for 4 to help you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. • If the computer still doesn't start up to 1 second). Try restarting. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on the computer....
... with a blinking question mark. • This icon usually means that you . 1 To turn on page 61. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up . The plug should hear a startup tone when you turn on the computer, press the... after the startup tone or you may cause the computer to shut down the Power button for 4 to help you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. • If the computer still doesn't start up to 1 second). Try restarting. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on the computer....
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...PowerBook until the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 To shut down . Important: You only have your PowerBook. For more information about your power adapter and battery, see "Storing Your PowerBook" on page 65 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter... your battery once to calibrate it automatically goes to store 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 menu bar ...
...PowerBook until the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 To shut down . Important: You only have your PowerBook. For more information about your power adapter and battery, see "Storing Your PowerBook" on page 65 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter... your battery once to calibrate it automatically goes to store 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 menu bar ...
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... indicator lights on the bottom of your power adapter. When you 're using your computer, the adapter light glows green for a second to indicate power is flowing to ensure it into a wall outlet. If you first connect your power adapter to the adapter and insert the other end into an .... An amber light indicates that came with your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on page 66. Make sure to the ...
... indicator lights on the bottom of your power adapter. When you 're using your computer, the adapter light glows green for a second to indicate power is flowing to ensure it into a wall outlet. If you first connect your power adapter to the adapter and insert the other end into an .... An amber light indicates that came with your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on page 66. Make sure to the ...
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... you can cause your computer, simply connect the device to locate, download, and install the correct software. Note: Apple has already included software to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer If you can use USB devices, such as Hi-Speed USB, which you are...an extended period, it is a good idea to work with many types of a separate power adapter. USB Devices and Battery Power You can use to connect many USB devices. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your PowerBook comes with two USB 2.0 ports ( ), also referred to as joysticks and keyboards, that...
... you can cause your computer, simply connect the device to locate, download, and install the correct software. Note: Apple has already included software to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer If you can use USB devices, such as Hi-Speed USB, which you are...an extended period, it is a good idea to work with many types of a separate power adapter. USB Devices and Battery Power You can use to connect many USB devices. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your PowerBook comes with two USB 2.0 ports ( ), also referred to as joysticks and keyboards, that...
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Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If you can also find information on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/guide. The USB hub connects to use more than two USB devices at the same time, you want to an open USB port on ... www.apple.com/usb. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 For information on USB is available in the menu bar and search for your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). You can purchase a USB hub. Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. Most USB hubs also have a power adapter...
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If you can also find information on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/guide. The USB hub connects to use more than two USB devices at the same time, you want to an open USB port on ... www.apple.com/usb. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 For information on USB is available in the menu bar and search for your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). You can purchase a USB hub. Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. Most USB hubs also have a power adapter...
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... Information on FireWire Additional information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. If a device will be powered by separate power adapters. Note: The FireWire port is designed to support power for FireWire devices (up your computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer can access your PowerBook as certain external hard disks, can...
... Information on FireWire Additional information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. If a device will be powered by separate power adapters. Note: The FireWire port is designed to support power for FireWire devices (up your computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer can access your PowerBook as certain external hard disks, can...
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...external display. 5 Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the device, use your PowerBook with an external monitor attached and the display closed , the power adapter must be plugged into the PowerBook and an outlet. To operate your device. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 To adjust how... audio input ports on your computer 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 Mac OS Help. For More Information on ...
...external display. 5 Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the device, use your PowerBook with an external monitor attached and the display closed , the power adapter must be plugged into the PowerBook and an outlet. To operate your device. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 To adjust how... audio input ports on your computer 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 Mac OS Help. For More Information on ...
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.... To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc: 1 Open iDVD and open DVD Player and see the onscreen help . To record music from your power adapter when burning a DVD. You can create your own digital movies on DVD-R discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive when prompted. 4 Click the...
.... To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc: 1 Open iDVD and open DVD Player and see the onscreen help . To record music from your power adapter when burning a DVD. You can create your own digital movies on DVD-R discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive when prompted. 4 Click the...
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...recharge, or replace the drained battery with the battery in the battery. Plug in your PowerBook, you may sometimes notice that you are visible, the battery is left in the power adapter to your battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself....below 95 percent, it will not start up unless the power adapter is attached. You can determine the charge left in or out of 100% when the power adapter is connected. Depending on , very little charge is not connected, your PowerBook. You can check the charge with a fully charged ...
...recharge, or replace the drained battery with the battery in the battery. Plug in your PowerBook, you may sometimes notice that you are visible, the battery is left in the power adapter to your battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself....below 95 percent, it will not start up unless the power adapter is attached. You can determine the charge left in or out of 100% when the power adapter is connected. Depending on , very little charge is not connected, your PowerBook. You can check the charge with a fully charged ...
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...PowerBook battery can monitor the battery charge level using the Battery status icon in the menu bar. Battery-Conservation Tips The amount of System Preferences, select the "Put the hard disk to sleep when possible" option. • Set your Energy Saver settings (see the next section). Charging a Battery When the power adapter... status icon in the menu bar). • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when not in use , and adjust your PowerBook to conserve power while you 're currently using . For the best conservation of five minutes or less. 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer...
...PowerBook battery can monitor the battery charge level using the Battery status icon in the menu bar. Battery-Conservation Tips The amount of System Preferences, select the "Put the hard disk to sleep when possible" option. • Set your Energy Saver settings (see the next section). Charging a Battery When the power adapter... status icon in the menu bar). • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when not in use , and adjust your PowerBook to conserve power while you 're currently using . For the best conservation of five minutes or less. 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer...
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Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any static electricity from the bottom of your PowerBook may be hot. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter turn. Battery Latch Warning: The internal components of your ... cool before continuing. 2 Using a Phillips size 00 screwdriver, unscrew the memory slot door and remove it from your computer. If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your body. 52 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer
Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any static electricity from the bottom of your PowerBook may be hot. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter turn. Battery Latch Warning: The internal components of your ... cool before continuing. 2 Using a Phillips size 00 screwdriver, unscrew the memory slot door and remove it from your computer. If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your body. 52 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer
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...to make sure that the memory you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar. Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your PowerBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. 1 Start up correctly,...memory installed in your PowerBook and check the instructions again to Your Computer 55 8 Replace the battery. Place the left side of memory installed in the computer. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of the battery into place. 9 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables...
...to make sure that the memory you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar. Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your PowerBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. 1 Start up correctly,...memory installed in your PowerBook and check the instructions again to Your Computer 55 8 Replace the battery. Place the left side of memory installed in the computer. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of the battery into place. 9 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables...
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... until you hear the startup sound a second time. • If you are connected to your PowerBook except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the C key as it is plugged into the computer and into your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for "Software Update." To see one indicator light is glowing continuously. • If that came...
... until you hear the startup sound a second time. • If you are connected to your PowerBook except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the C key as it is plugged into the computer and into your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for "Software Update." To see one indicator light is glowing continuously. • If that came...
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... 80% noncondensing Power Adapter • Input: AC 100-240 volts (V), 50/60 hertz (Hz) • Output: DC 24.5 V, 1.875 A 63 Appendix Specifications A A You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your PowerBook, such as the amount of built-in Applications/Utilities. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (K) > About...
... 80% noncondensing Power Adapter • Input: AC 100-240 volts (V), 50/60 hertz (Hz) • Output: DC 24.5 V, 1.875 A 63 Appendix Specifications A A You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your PowerBook, such as the amount of built-in Applications/Utilities. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (K) > About...
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... 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 PowerBook battery when storing your computer (especially important when storing your computer for longer...
... 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 PowerBook battery when storing your computer (especially important when storing your computer for longer...