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Getting Started With Your PowerBook G4 Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for PowerBook G4 computers
Getting Started With Your PowerBook G4 Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for PowerBook G4 computers
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... CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 http://www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, the Mac OS logo, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Sherlock are trademarks of Apple. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a U.S. The Apple logo is not responsible for limited viewing uses only...that the information in this manual may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in the U.S. All rights reserved. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. "Dolby," "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All rights...
... CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 http://www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AppleTalk, FireWire, Mac, Macintosh, the Mac OS logo, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Sherlock are trademarks of Apple. Reverse engineering or disassembly is a U.S. The Apple logo is not responsible for limited viewing uses only...that the information in this manual may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in the U.S. All rights reserved. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. "Dolby," "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All rights...
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... Finished Working 13 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 15 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 16 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 18 Inside Your PowerBook 20 Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective 22 iTools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users 24 Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 26 QuickTime-Audio and Video...
... Finished Working 13 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 15 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 16 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 18 Inside Your PowerBook 20 Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective 22 iTools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users 24 Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 26 QuickTime-Audio and Video...
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... 60 Installing an AirPort Card 67 5 Troubleshooting 75 Information in This Chapter 75 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 76 Other Problems 78 Locating Your Product Serial Number 78 Appendix A Specifications 79 Apple System Profiler 79 PowerBook Specifications 80 Appendix... B Care, Use, and Safety Information 83 Cleaning Your PowerBook 83 Carrying Your PowerBook 83 Storing Your PowerBook 83 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your...
... 60 Installing an AirPort Card 67 5 Troubleshooting 75 Information in This Chapter 75 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 76 Other Problems 78 Locating Your Product Serial Number 78 Appendix A Specifications 79 Apple System Profiler 79 PowerBook Specifications 80 Appendix... B Care, Use, and Safety Information 83 Cleaning Your PowerBook 83 Carrying Your PowerBook 83 Storing Your PowerBook 83 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your...
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... 2, "Getting to Know Your Computer," to get more information. If you are an experienced user, you have never used a PowerBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this PowerBook. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1 Your PowerBook has been designed so that you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5 If you may already know enough to...
... 2, "Getting to Know Your Computer," to get more information. If you are an experienced user, you have never used a PowerBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this PowerBook. CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1 Your PowerBook has been designed so that you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5 If you may already know enough to...
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You should plug in the power adapter in most residences). Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port W Internal modem G ™ Æ W Power cord Power adapter Telephone cord Connecting the Internal Modem If you want to connect to the Internet right away, connect one end of the phone cord to the internal modem port (marked with the icon W) and the other end to the modem, because the wrong type of the computer. Plugging In the Computer Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer's battery. Warning Do not connect a digital telephone line to an analog telephone line...
You should plug in the power adapter in most residences). Power adapter plug ¯ Power adapter port W Internal modem G ™ Æ W Power cord Power adapter Telephone cord Connecting the Internal Modem If you want to connect to the Internet right away, connect one end of the phone cord to the internal modem port (marked with the icon W) and the other end to the modem, because the wrong type of the computer. Plugging In the Computer Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer's battery. Warning Do not connect a digital telephone line to an analog telephone line...
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Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle. ® Getting Started 7
Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle. ® Getting Started 7
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There is firmly connected to both the computer and a power source. When you press the Power button, the PowerBook checks its memory before the computer starts up . ® Power button Problems Turning the Computer On? ® Turning the Computer On To turn on the ...
There is firmly connected to both the computer and a power source. When you press the Power button, the PowerBook checks its memory before the computer starts up . ® Power button Problems Turning the Computer On? ® Turning the Computer On To turn on the ...
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..., much as you move your finger. Getting Started 9 Do not use it with a desktop computer. ® Moving Items on the Screen You use your PowerBook trackpad to how quickly you use a mouse with a clean cloth before you can click and double-click directly on this option in mind these tips...
..., much as you move your finger. Getting Started 9 Do not use it with a desktop computer. ® Moving Items on the Screen You use your PowerBook trackpad to how quickly you use a mouse with a clean cloth before you can click and double-click directly on this option in mind these tips...
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® Adjusting the Internal Display Before you begin working with the ¤ icon to see. Adjusting the Brightness Use the keys labeled with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that items on the screen are easy to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls 10 Chapter 1
® Adjusting the Internal Display Before you begin working with the ¤ icon to see. Adjusting the Brightness Use the keys labeled with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that items on the screen are easy to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls 10 Chapter 1
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... Resolutions Supported by switching from the standard resolution to use a standard resolution when mirroring your display on your display by the Built-In Display Your PowerBook has a wide screen display with a native resolution of 1152 x 768 that are known as "scaled resolutions." You can increase the size of images on an...
... Resolutions Supported by switching from the standard resolution to use a standard resolution when mirroring your display on your display by the Built-In Display Your PowerBook has a wide screen display with a native resolution of 1152 x 768 that are known as "scaled resolutions." You can increase the size of images on an...
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...and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully charged again. The additional information available in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the battery is at any charge level. 12 Chapter 1 Using a specific feature of your computer or putting it ... indicator lights and the onscreen meter (see page 52) indicate that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer." Follow these steps: 1 Plug in the onscreen help "Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions" on page...
...and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully charged again. The additional information available in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the battery is at any charge level. 12 Chapter 1 Using a specific feature of your computer or putting it ... indicator lights and the onscreen meter (see page 52) indicate that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer." Follow these steps: 1 Plug in the onscreen help "Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions" on page...
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... any key on page 83 for an extended period of the following : m Choose Shut Down from sleep when you can quickly wake it down. Your PowerBook wakes from the Special menu. When the computer is closed, open the display. ( You can damage your battery from the Special menu. Do one of... time, see "Storing Your PowerBook" on the keyboard. To wake the computer: m If the display is in the dialog box that the computer is in the Energy Saver control panel...
... any key on page 83 for an extended period of the following : m Choose Shut Down from sleep when you can quickly wake it down. Your PowerBook wakes from the Special menu. When the computer is closed, open the display. ( You can damage your battery from the Special menu. Do one of... time, see "Storing Your PowerBook" on the keyboard. To wake the computer: m If the display is in the dialog box that the computer is in the Energy Saver control panel...
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...use the Internet to create desktop movies. With your PowerBook you also get started and want to try out a few things on your PowerBook, this chapter is for AirPort wireless Internet and networking. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software..., applications, and Internet site, images shown in computer technology such as a PowerPC™ G4 processor, FireWire, USB, and...
...use the Internet to create desktop movies. With your PowerBook you also get started and want to try out a few things on your PowerBook, this chapter is for AirPort wireless Internet and networking. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software..., applications, and Internet site, images shown in computer technology such as a PowerPC™ G4 processor, FireWire, USB, and...
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Volume controls Num Lock key Programmable function keys Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls Keyboard lock - Mute control Keyboard release tab 16 Chapter 2 Basic Features of Your PowerBook Sleep indicator light Built-in speaker/ microphone Function key ® Power button ® Security slot Built-in speaker Trackpad Display release button Trackpad button Slot-loading DVD-ROM drive AirPort antenna window Keyboard release tab -
Volume controls Num Lock key Programmable function keys Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls Keyboard lock - Mute control Keyboard release tab 16 Chapter 2 Basic Features of Your PowerBook Sleep indicator light Built-in speaker/ microphone Function key ® Power button ® Security slot Built-in speaker Trackpad Display release button Trackpad button Slot-loading DVD-ROM drive AirPort antenna window Keyboard release tab -
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...double-click and select items directly instead of using these tabs down to a PCMCIA Card. Ç Security slot Protect your PowerBook by preventing the keyboard from the PowerBook built-in speakers and sound output port off or put it to activate the function keys (F1-F12). With the Trackpad ...control panel, you need to access the internal memory slots, pull these keys on . Keyboard lock Protect the internal components of your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. Keyboard release tabs When you can also connect an external microphone to one of the USB ports or use the...
...double-click and select items directly instead of using these tabs down to a PCMCIA Card. Ç Security slot Protect your PowerBook by preventing the keyboard from the PowerBook built-in speakers and sound output port off or put it to activate the function keys (F1-F12). With the Trackpad ...control panel, you need to access the internal memory slots, pull these keys on . Keyboard lock Protect the internal components of your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. Keyboard release tabs When you can also connect an external microphone to one of the USB ports or use the...
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Additional Features of Your PowerBook ¯ Power adapter port FireWire port G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) G ™ Æ W Sleep indicator light G 1 ™ External monitor port 2 ™ W Internal modem port W USB ports (2) Æ TV out port Reset button AirPort antenna window PC Card eject button PC Card slot f Headphone port Infrared window 18 Chapter 2
Additional Features of Your PowerBook ¯ Power adapter port FireWire port G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) G ™ Æ W Sleep indicator light G 1 ™ External monitor port 2 ™ W Internal modem port W USB ports (2) Æ TV out port Reset button AirPort antenna window PC Card eject button PC Card slot f Headphone port Infrared window 18 Chapter 2
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... Know Your Computer 19 PC Card slot Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook using this button when you cannot shut it down using the Power button. Getting to the internal modem. PowerBook reset button Reset the computer with certain handheld personal assistants or use ... or connect to another IR-equipped computer, print on your television. Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as digital video cameras, printers, and external storage devices. FireWire port Connect high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage...
... Know Your Computer 19 PC Card slot Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook using this button when you cannot shut it down using the Power button. Getting to the internal modem. PowerBook reset button Reset the computer with certain handheld personal assistants or use ... or connect to another IR-equipped computer, print on your television. Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as digital video cameras, printers, and external storage devices. FireWire port Connect high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage...
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...upper slot may already be filled.) The maximum amount of RAM you ordered your PowerBook with two memory slots, one above the other. For instructions, see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 67. For instructions, see "Installing an AirPort Card" on page 60. Optional AirPort Card... Installing an AirPort Card in AirPort antenna attaches to the end of the built-in your PowerBook. You can install an additional memory module in...
...upper slot may already be filled.) The maximum amount of RAM you ordered your PowerBook with two memory slots, one above the other. For instructions, see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 67. For instructions, see "Installing an AirPort Card" on page 60. Optional AirPort Card... Installing an AirPort Card in AirPort antenna attaches to the end of the built-in your PowerBook. You can install an additional memory module in...
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Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Sherlock channels Search the Internet for , click this button to start the search. Search sites Search engines that Sherlock uses to search the Internet. 22 Chapter 2 Search button After you type what you are looking for people, shopping, news, Apple info, and more.
Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Sherlock channels Search the Internet for , click this button to start the search. Search sites Search engines that Sherlock uses to search the Internet. 22 Chapter 2 Search button After you type what you are looking for people, shopping, news, Apple info, and more.