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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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...printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. Security slot Protect your PowerBook battery. W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to an Apple flat-panel display or other Ethernet devices. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a ... Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to your PowerBook, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9
...printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. Security slot Protect your PowerBook battery. W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to an Apple flat-panel display or other Ethernet devices. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a ... Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to your PowerBook, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9
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... the computer. Once you do, Setup Assistant opens automatically to help 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 to 1 second). It takes the computer a few moments to reinstall system software. Hold down... the computer. Nothing happens when you may be drained. Problems Turning the Computer On? If the problem persists, you press the Power button. • The battery may need to start up .
... the computer. Once you do, Setup Assistant opens automatically to help 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 to 1 second). It takes the computer a few moments to reinstall system software. Hold down... the computer. Nothing happens when you may be drained. Problems Turning the Computer On? If the problem persists, you press the Power button. • The battery may need to start up .
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... extended period of the following: • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from your PowerBook battery, complete the following steps sometime during the first week you have to fully discharge and then charge your battery from draining completely. If you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter...
... extended period of the following: • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from your PowerBook battery, complete the following steps sometime during the first week you have to fully discharge and then charge your battery from draining completely. If you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter...
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... transport the computer. As you 'll want to know your new computer, you may hear small noises during startup and when using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it is normal for some time, a small fan may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. When using... your hard disk and optical drives. For prolonged use, place your PowerBook while discs are part of the case is so thin and light, you...
... transport the computer. As you 'll want to know your new computer, you may hear small noises during startup and when using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it is normal for some time, a small fan may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. When using... your hard disk and optical drives. For prolonged use, place your PowerBook while discs are part of the case is so thin and light, you...
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...computer, the adapter light glows green for a second to your power adapter, see page 46). When you 're using the Battery icon in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the bottom of your power adapter. Attach the included AC cord to the computer and recharges the... computer's battery. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is available. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. A ...
...computer, the adapter light glows green for a second to your power adapter, see page 46). When you 're using the Battery icon in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the bottom of your power adapter. Attach the included AC cord to the computer and recharges the... computer's battery. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is available. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. A ...
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Your USB 2.0 ports are using the device for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer USB Devices and Battery Power You can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running. However, these types of external devices, ... software. In most cases you are compatible with earlier USB devices. Note: Apple has already included software to work with many types of USB devices can use to connect many USB devices. If your PowerBook cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can ...
Your USB 2.0 ports are using the device for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer USB Devices and Battery Power You can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running. However, these types of external devices, ... software. In most cases you are compatible with earlier USB devices. Note: Apple has already included software to work with many types of USB devices can use to connect many USB devices. If your PowerBook cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can ...
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.... 3 Start up , you have a problem that gets power from the PowerBook FireWire connection instead of FireWire devices can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. Connecting more than one device should be connected for "FireWire." ...in Mac OS Help. However, these types of a separate power adapter. To connect your PowerBook to another computer and access your PowerBook battery to 7 watts maximum). Your PowerBook display shows the FireWire logo. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on your computer,...
.... 3 Start up , you have a problem that gets power from the PowerBook FireWire connection instead of FireWire devices can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. Connecting more than one device should be connected for "FireWire." ...in Mac OS Help. However, these types of a separate power adapter. To connect your PowerBook to another computer and access your PowerBook battery to 7 watts maximum). Your PowerBook display shows the FireWire logo. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on your computer,...
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... a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. 4 At the top of digital data, such as backing up files onto recordable DVD discs. You can create your battery runs down when you are burning a DVD, the burn may fail and the DVD disc will not be used again. Important: If your own customized...
... a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. 4 At the top of digital data, such as backing up files onto recordable DVD discs. You can create your battery runs down when you are burning a DVD, the burn may fail and the DVD disc will not be used again. Important: If your own customized...
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...notice that you can run your PowerBook off certain features such as charging is not connected, your PowerBook. If your battery, see page 47). For more information about using your battery runs low while you are visible, the battery is completely drained and the ...computer will charge all the way to show how much charge is attached. Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the battery. When the battery...
...notice that you can run your PowerBook off certain features such as charging is not connected, your PowerBook. If your battery, see page 47). For more information about using your battery runs low while you are visible, the battery is completely drained and the ...computer will charge all the way to show how much charge is attached. Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the battery. When the battery...
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... page 94. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: • Shut down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to your PowerBook. Battery Latch To replace the battery: • Place the left side of batteries according to unlock the battery, and gently remove it over and...
... page 94. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: • Shut down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to your PowerBook. Battery Latch To replace the battery: • Place the left side of batteries according to unlock the battery, and gently remove it over and...
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... when they are currently using. For the best conservation of five minutes or less. 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer The battery charge level displayed is based on the PowerBook keyboard. • Set the hard disk to sleep when possible" option. • Set your Energy Saver settings (see... the next section). To make more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep. Battery-Conservation Tips The amount of power left in the battery with your PowerBook battery can monitor the battery charge level using and the steps you take to conserve power while you 're currently using ...
... when they are currently using. For the best conservation of five minutes or less. 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer The battery charge level displayed is based on the PowerBook keyboard. • Set the hard disk to sleep when possible" option. • Set your Energy Saver settings (see... the next section). To make more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep. Battery-Conservation Tips The amount of power left in the battery with your PowerBook battery can monitor the battery charge level using and the steps you take to conserve power while you 're currently using ...
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... the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, click Show Details to use its processing speed during periods of processing activity. For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Additional information is available in the Energy Saver pane of high processing activity, your computer to see the settings. Choose Help > Mac Help from the...
... the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, click Show Details to use its processing speed during periods of processing activity. For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Additional information is available in the Energy Saver pane of high processing activity, your computer to see the settings. Choose Help > Mac Help from the...
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... the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to discharge 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. To install additional memory: 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool .... 2 Using a Phillips size 00 screwdriver, unscrew the memory slot door and remove it from your body. 52 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer Battery Latch Warning: The internal components of your computer. 3 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to the computer.
... the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to discharge 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. To install additional memory: 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool .... 2 Using a Phillips size 00 screwdriver, unscrew the memory slot door and remove it from your body. 52 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer Battery Latch Warning: The internal components of your computer. 3 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to the computer.
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... memory installed in the computer. The dialog that came with this PowerBook and that were attached. If you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of the battery into place. 9 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that...
... memory installed in the computer. The dialog that came with this PowerBook and that were attached. If you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of the battery into place. 9 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that...
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... manufacturers often provide software updates on the screen. You should see the service and support information that came with your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for service. Be sure to be recharged. See whether removing it starts up. 2 Choose Installer > Reset Password from...and immediately hold down the Command (x) and Control keys and press the Power button (®) to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to automatically check for "Software Update." Press the small button on or start up • Make sure the power adapter is glowing...
... manufacturers often provide software updates on the screen. You should see the service and support information that came with your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for service. Be sure to be recharged. See whether removing it starts up. 2 Choose Installer > Reset Password from...and immediately hold down the Command (x) and Control keys and press the Power button (®) to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to automatically check for "Software Update." Press the small button on or start up • Make sure the power adapter is glowing...
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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 and remove the battery. • Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper with water only and wipe...
... 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 and remove the battery. • Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper with water only and wipe...