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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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...Reverse engineering or disassembly is under license therefrom. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the written consent of their respective companies. PowerPC is a trademark of this manual may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in...the United States and Canada. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iMovie, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, the Mac logo, Mac OS, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Sherlock are...
...Reverse engineering or disassembly is under license therefrom. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the written consent of their respective companies. PowerPC is a trademark of this manual may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in...the United States and Canada. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iMovie, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, the Mac logo, Mac OS, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Sherlock are...
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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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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 Getting Started 1 1 Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer.
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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 - Volume controls Num Lock key Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...Display release button Push this button to release your display and open your optical drive, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on your PowerBook display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in sleep. Video Mode Toggle key Use this key to the Trash. ... the Internet wirelessly. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Built-in speakers and headphone port. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook hard disk with this built-in microphone. If you have a SuperDrive, you can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to switch...
...Display release button Push this button to release your display and open your optical drive, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on your PowerBook display. - Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in sleep. Video Mode Toggle key Use this key to the Trash. ... the Internet wirelessly. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Built-in speakers and headphone port. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook hard disk with this built-in microphone. If you have a SuperDrive, you can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to switch...
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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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... devices, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to other Ethernet devices. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in port Connect your PowerBook to another video device. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to recharge your...
... devices, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. Audio line in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to other Ethernet devices. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in port Connect your PowerBook to another video device. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to recharge your...
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Setting Up Your PowerBook is designed so that you plug the adapter into the outlet. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port AC cord To extend the ... before you can attach the AC cord if desired. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your AC plug into the PowerBook power adapter port. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your power adapter, you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. AC...
Setting Up Your PowerBook is designed so that you plug the adapter into the outlet. AC plug Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port AC cord To extend the ... before you can attach the AC cord if desired. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your AC plug into the PowerBook power adapter port. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your power adapter, you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. AC...
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... name The information below is optional. If you're connecting to the internal modem port for PPPoE connections), gather the following optional information (ask your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
... name The information below is optional. If you're connecting to the internal modem port for PPPoE connections), gather the following optional information (ask your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network.
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Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up . It takes the computer a few moments to reinstall system software. Nothing happens when you ...
Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you're ready to start up . It takes the computer a few moments to reinstall system software. Nothing happens when you ...
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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. 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! Chapter 1 Getting Started 15
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. 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! Chapter 1 Getting Started 15
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... you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from your PowerBook for only a short time, put your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically wakes from sleep when you will be away from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®)...1 Getting Started To put the computer to sleep, do one of data or the inability to sleep. When you have finished working with your PowerBook, you move your computer to Sleep If you open the display. • If the display is closed, open , press the Power button ...
... you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from your PowerBook for only a short time, put your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically wakes from sleep when you will be away from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®)...1 Getting Started To put the computer to sleep, do one of data or the inability to sleep. When you have finished working with your PowerBook, you move your computer to Sleep If you open the display. • If the display is closed, open , press the Power button ...
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... the longest running time from your PowerBook battery, complete the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from draining completely. When your battery gets low, you have to fully discharge and then charge your battery once to calibrate it automatically goes to sleep; Continue to use your PowerBook until it . Important: You only have...
... the longest running time from your PowerBook battery, complete the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from draining completely. When your battery gets low, you have to fully discharge and then charge your battery once to calibrate it automatically goes to sleep; Continue to use your PowerBook until it . Important: You only have...
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... materials that prevents you 're unfamiliar with your computer for information on page 19. • Have fun trying out your PowerBook. Check out Chapter 2, "The Basics," on contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started What If I Have More Questions? Browse the Mac OS X booklet that came with your ... you can't find the answer to get started on page 89. • For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. • If you 're having a problem that came with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the...
... materials that prevents you 're unfamiliar with your computer for information on page 19. • Have fun trying out your PowerBook. Check out Chapter 2, "The Basics," on contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started What If I Have More Questions? Browse the Mac OS X booklet that came with your ... you can't find the answer to get started on page 89. • For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. • If you 're having a problem that came with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the...
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... eject discs. For example, your hard disk and optical drives may turn on a flat, stable surface. Small noises are spinning. Getting to Know Your New PowerBook Because your PowerBook is so thin and light, you can take it is raised slightly to cool it, producing a faint sound. Avoid jostling or bumping your... PowerBook while discs are part of the case to get to know your new computer, you may hear small noises during startup and when using your ...
... eject discs. For example, your hard disk and optical drives may turn on a flat, stable surface. Small noises are spinning. Getting to Know Your New PowerBook Because your PowerBook is so thin and light, you can take it is raised slightly to cool it, producing a faint sound. Avoid jostling or bumping your... PowerBook while discs are part of the case to get to know your new computer, you may hear small noises during startup and when using your ...
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... the size of images on your display by switching from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane of 1024 x 768. Your PowerBook has a 12.1-inch TFT XGA display with a default resolution of System Preferences. When you may not be as sharp as they ... resolutions) in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 The Basics To control your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new PowerBook, you switch to a scaled resolution, items on the screen appear larger, making them easier...
... the size of images on your display by switching from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane of 1024 x 768. Your PowerBook has a 12.1-inch TFT XGA display with a default resolution of System Preferences. When you may not be as sharp as they ... resolutions) in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 The Basics To control your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new PowerBook, you switch to a scaled resolution, items on the screen appear larger, making them easier...
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...the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Chapter 2 The Basics 23 When you have a smaller secondary label. Using the Keyboard Your PowerBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. When the numeric keypad is active. You can also use a wireless mouse ... a Mouse If you 're finished, press the Num Lock key again to work efficiently, choose Help > Mac Help from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. For more information about Bluetooth wireless technology, see "Using Bluetooth Devices" on page 36. Num Lock key Numeric keypad ...
...the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Chapter 2 The Basics 23 When you have a smaller secondary label. Using the Keyboard Your PowerBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. When the numeric keypad is active. You can also use a wireless mouse ... a Mouse If you 're finished, press the Num Lock key again to work efficiently, choose Help > Mac Help from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. For more information about Bluetooth wireless technology, see "Using Bluetooth Devices" on page 36. Num Lock key Numeric keypad ...
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... About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications, see the Mac OS X booklet that came with your PowerBook. When you want using Mac OS 9 applications while the computer is running Mac OS X. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You...
... About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications, see the Mac OS X booklet that came with your PowerBook. When you want using Mac OS 9 applications while the computer is running Mac OS X. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You...