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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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..., Mac, Macintosh, the Mac logo, Mac OS, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Sherlock are owned by Macrovision Corporation and other countries. .Mac is a U.S. and other rights owners. ENERGY STAR® is a service mark of Apple. The Apple logo is intended for printing or clerical errors. registered trademark. PowerPC is under license therefrom. patents and other limited...
..., Mac, Macintosh, the Mac logo, Mac OS, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Sherlock are owned by Macrovision Corporation and other countries. .Mac is a U.S. and other rights owners. ENERGY STAR® is a service mark of Apple. The Apple logo is intended for printing or clerical errors. registered trademark. PowerPC is under license therefrom. patents and other limited...
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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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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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Volume controls Num Lock key Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 - Mute control Trackpad Slot-loading optical drive Video Mode Toggle key Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls -
Volume controls Num Lock key Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 - Mute control Trackpad Slot-loading optical drive Video Mode Toggle key Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls -
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...Extreme Base Station or other digital files on the key. You can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your PowerBook on the PowerBook display. Display release button Push this key to activate the function keys (F1 to switch between dual-display mode and video-mirroring mode.... Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in the PowerBook keyboard. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. Media Eject key Press and hold this button to...
...Extreme Base Station or other digital files on the key. You can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your PowerBook on the PowerBook display. Display release button Push this key to activate the function keys (F1 to switch between dual-display mode and video-mirroring mode.... Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in the PowerBook keyboard. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. Media Eject key Press and hold this button to...
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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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... cable to connect to VGA Adapter. Mini-DVI (external monitor) port Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to other audio equipment. Security slot Protect... high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. For additional information about these features, see page 34.
... cable to connect to VGA Adapter. Mini-DVI (external monitor) port Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display or other display that uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to other audio equipment. Security slot Protect... high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. For additional information about these features, see page 34.
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See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug into the PowerBook power adapter port. Setting Up Your PowerBook is designed so that you plug the adapter into the outlet. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter ...
See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug into the PowerBook power adapter port. Setting Up Your PowerBook is designed so that you plug the adapter into the outlet. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter ...
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To set up a telephone dial-up connection, gather the following : • IP address • Subnet mask • Router address Note: If you selected "Using DHCP with a manual address," you don't need a subnet mask or router address. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 It will also help you set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection: m First, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your computer and Internet connection. Fees may be a good choice, because the network supplies most of connection you'll be using. If you are ready, gather the ...
To set up a telephone dial-up connection, gather the following : • IP address • Subnet mask • Router address Note: If you selected "Using DHCP with a manual address," you don't need a subnet mask or router address. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 It will also help you set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection: m First, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your computer and Internet connection. Fees may be a good choice, because the network supplies most of connection you'll be using. If you are ready, gather the ...
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... ISP or system administrator if you need it ): • DHCP client ID • DNS servers If you selected "PPP" (for a dial-up connection. Ask your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Telephone cord W Internal modem port ® 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started If you selected "Using DHCP...
... ISP or system administrator if you need it ): • DHCP client ID • DNS servers If you selected "PPP" (for a dial-up connection. Ask your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Telephone cord W Internal modem port ® 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started If you selected "Using DHCP...
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Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to your DSL or cable modem as shown in homes. For information on other end of line could damage the modem. the wrong type of the cord to the computer's Ethernet port. Then connect the other types of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 71. For more information about your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cord to the Internet," on page 39. Contact your modem, see ...
Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to your DSL or cable modem as shown in homes. For information on other end of line could damage the modem. the wrong type of the cord to the computer's Ethernet port. Then connect the other types of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 71. For more information about your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cord to the Internet," on page 39. Contact your modem, see ...
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... battery may cause the computer to shut down the Power button for 4 to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Try restarting. 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.
... battery may cause the computer to shut down the Power button for 4 to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Try restarting. 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.
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Congratulations, you use a mouse with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on page 22. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 2 Use 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!
Congratulations, you use a mouse with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on page 22. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 2 Use 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!
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... the Power button (®) or any key on the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that appears. Putting Your PowerBook to sleep. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep light on the keyboard. 16 Chapter 1 Getting... to start up from your computer to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. Your PowerBook automatically wakes from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep in... loss of the following: • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from sleep when you will be away from the hard disk. How Do I Turn My...
... the Power button (®) or any key on the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that appears. Putting Your PowerBook to sleep. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep light on the keyboard. 16 Chapter 1 Getting... to start up from your computer to sleep or shut it and bypass the startup process. Your PowerBook automatically wakes from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep in... loss of the following: • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from sleep when you will be away from the hard disk. How Do I Turn My...
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... an extended period of the following: • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from your PowerBook battery, complete the following steps sometime during the first week you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at that appears. ..., see the first low-battery warning dialog on how to prevent your battery from draining completely. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Important: You only have your PowerBook. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Shut Down in the...
... an extended period of the following: • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from your PowerBook battery, complete the following steps sometime during the first week you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at that appears. ..., see the first low-battery warning dialog on how to prevent your battery from draining completely. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Important: You only have your PowerBook. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Shut Down in the...
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... asked questions. Mac OS Help Most of the information about your PowerBook. See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 89. • For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. • If you can't 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 It will help you 're unfamiliar with your computer for information on your computer's applications and Internet features. Check...
... asked questions. Mac OS Help Most of the information about your PowerBook. See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 89. • For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. • If you can't 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 It will help you 're unfamiliar with your computer for information on your computer's applications and Internet features. Check...
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...Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 65. 19 As you transport the computer. For example, your PowerBook is so thin and light, you can take it is raised slightly to allow airflow that you'll want to... know your new computer, you work or play. Getting to Know Your New PowerBook Because your hard disk and optical drives may whir and click as they access information or load and... eject discs. When using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you...
...Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 65. 19 As you transport the computer. For example, your PowerBook is so thin and light, you can take it is raised slightly to allow airflow that you'll want to... know your new computer, you work or play. Getting to Know Your New PowerBook Because your hard disk and optical drives may whir and click as they access information or load and... eject discs. When using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you...
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...displays in the Displays pane of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution, items on your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Use the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ®...increase or decrease the size of System Preferences. To adjust the resolution on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see . Your PowerBook has a 12.1-inch TFT XGA display with your display so that the screen is easier to see . However, scaled resolutions may need ...
...displays in the Displays pane of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution, items on your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Use the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ®...increase or decrease the size of System Preferences. To adjust the resolution on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see . Your PowerBook has a 12.1-inch TFT XGA display with your display so that the screen is easier to see . However, scaled resolutions may need ...