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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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...finite Loop Cupertino, 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 federal and state laws. Manufactured under license therefrom. AirPort, the Apple Store, and iMovie are trademarks of U.S. All rights reserved. Confi...
...finite Loop Cupertino, 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 federal and state laws. Manufactured under license therefrom. AirPort, the Apple Store, and iMovie are trademarks of U.S. All rights reserved. Confi...
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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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CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1 Your PowerBook has been designed so that you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5 Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your ... for instructions on getting started . If you are new to get started and where to Macintosh computers, read this PowerBook. Phone cord Composite-to get more information. If you have never used a PowerBook or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to -S-video cable Power adapter Power cord Important Read...
CHAPTER 1 Getting Started 1 Your PowerBook has been designed so that you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5 Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your ... for instructions on getting started . If you are new to get started and where to Macintosh computers, read this PowerBook. Phone cord Composite-to get more information. If you have never used a PowerBook or are an experienced user, you may already know enough to -S-video cable Power adapter Power cord Important Read...
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... it starts up . You see page 18) on the back of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. When you press the Power button, the PowerBook checks its memory before the computer starts up . m This icon usually means that the adapter is normal. ® Turning the Computer On To turn on...
... it starts up . You see page 18) on the back of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. When you press the Power button, the PowerBook checks its memory before the computer starts up . m This icon usually means that the adapter is normal. ® Turning the Computer On To turn on...
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..., slide your finger and the trackpad dry. For more information on the screen. Getting Started 9 ® Moving Items on the Screen You use your PowerBook trackpad to how quickly you can click and double-click directly on the trackpad. To move your finger.
..., slide your finger and the trackpad dry. For more information on the screen. Getting Started 9 ® Moving Items on the Screen You use your PowerBook trackpad to how quickly you can click and double-click directly on the trackpad. To move your finger.
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® Adjusting the Internal Display Before 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 Brightness Use the keys labeled with your new PowerBook, you begin working with the ¤ icon to see.
® Adjusting the Internal Display Before 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 Brightness Use the keys labeled with your new PowerBook, you begin working with the ¤ icon to see.
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... resolution for a standard resolution and do not want 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 896 x 600 or smaller in the Control Strip and Monitors control panel. These are designed for a standard...
... resolution for a standard resolution and do not want 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 896 x 600 or smaller in the Control Strip and Monitors control panel. These are designed for a standard...
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...Calibrating Your Battery for the Internet. "What to Do When You Are Finished Working" on , the Macintosh Setup Assistant takes you turn your PowerBook until the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your computer on page 13. What you would like additional information,...battery once to All Your Macintosh Questions" on page 38. The additional information available in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the battery indicator lights and the onscreen meter (see page 52) indicate that the battery is fully charged again. Shutting...
...Calibrating Your Battery for the Internet. "What to Do When You Are Finished Working" on , the Macintosh Setup Assistant takes you turn your PowerBook until the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your computer on page 13. What you would like additional information,...battery once to All Your Macintosh Questions" on page 38. The additional information available in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the battery indicator lights and the onscreen meter (see page 52) indicate that the battery is fully charged again. Shutting...
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... is closed, open it. When the computer is in sleep, you will only be away from the Special menu. Shut Down Your PowerBook If you can damage your PowerBook, you have two options. Warning Wait a few seconds until the sleep light starts pulsating (indicating that appears on the screen: Note:...the startup process. When the computer is in the Energy Saver control panel.) m If the display is spinning can quickly wake it down. Put Your PowerBook to Sleep If you open , press the Power button (®) or any key on page 83 for a short time, put the computer to prevent...
... is closed, open it. When the computer is in sleep, you will only be away from the Special menu. Shut Down Your PowerBook If you can damage your PowerBook, you have two options. Warning Wait a few seconds until the sleep light starts pulsating (indicating that appears on the screen: Note:...the startup process. When the computer is in the Energy Saver control panel.) m If the display is spinning can quickly wake it down. Put Your PowerBook to Sleep If you open , press the Power button (®) or any key on page 83 for a short time, put the computer to prevent...
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...PowerBook, open iMovie, and you're ready to easily create your own Web site or iMovie theater, and more . In This Chapter Here you see on your screen. 15 Out of all this, Apple...PowerBook can do. With your PowerBook you also get started and want to try out a few things on your PowerBook..., this chapter is a full-featured notebook computer. On top of the box, your PowerBook ...editing application that allow you to use your PowerBook to create desktop movies. It provides an...from the Help menu. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its ...
...PowerBook, open iMovie, and you're ready to easily create your own Web site or iMovie theater, and more . In This Chapter Here you see on your screen. 15 Out of all this, Apple...PowerBook can do. With your PowerBook you also get started and want to try out a few things on your PowerBook..., this chapter is a full-featured notebook computer. On top of the box, your PowerBook ...editing application that allow you to use your PowerBook to create desktop movies. It provides an...from the Help menu. Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its ...
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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 - Volume controls Num Lock key Programmable function keys Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls Keyboard lock -
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... of the sound coming from the built-in microphone (located under the speaker cover). Keyboard lock Protect the internal components of your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. You can set the trackpad to double-click and select items directly instead of using these tabs down...programs, play music CDs, play DVD-Video discs, or reinstall system software. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook display using the trackpad button. Mute control Turn the sound from being easily opened. Trackpad Move the pointer on the keyboard. Sleep indicator ...
... of the sound coming from the built-in microphone (located under the speaker cover). Keyboard lock Protect the internal components of your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. You can set the trackpad to double-click and select items directly instead of using these tabs down...programs, play music CDs, play DVD-Video discs, or reinstall system software. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook display using the trackpad button. Mute control Turn the sound from being easily opened. Trackpad Move the pointer on the keyboard. Sleep indicator ...
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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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...port Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA-style connector. Æ TV out (S-video out) port Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other sound output device. Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to an IR network that ...play a DVD-Video on an IR-equipped printer, or connect to your Internet service provider. PowerBook reset button Reset the computer with certain handheld personal assistants or use IR to your PowerBook, such as digital video cameras, printers, and external storage devices. f Headphone port Connect ...
...port Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA-style connector. Æ TV out (S-video out) port Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other sound output device. Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to an IR network that ...play a DVD-Video on an IR-equipped printer, or connect to your Internet service provider. PowerBook reset button Reset the computer with certain handheld personal assistants or use IR to your PowerBook, such as digital video cameras, printers, and external storage devices. f Headphone port Connect ...
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For instructions, see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 67. You can install an additional memory module in the upper slot. (If you ordered your PowerBook with additional memory, the upper slot may already be filled.) The maximum amount of RAM you can install in ...see "Installing an AirPort Card" on page 60. Getting to the end of the built-in your PowerBook. Optional AirPort Card Installing an AirPort Card in each slot. Memory slots Your PowerBook comes with your PowerBook is 1 gigabyte (GB), using a 512 megabyte (MB) memory module in your computer allows access...
For instructions, see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 67. You can install an additional memory module in the upper slot. (If you ordered your PowerBook with additional memory, the upper slot may already be filled.) The maximum amount of RAM you can install in ...see "Installing an AirPort Card" on page 60. Getting to the end of the built-in your PowerBook. Optional AirPort Card Installing an AirPort Card in each slot. Memory slots Your PowerBook comes with your PowerBook is 1 gigabyte (GB), using a 512 megabyte (MB) memory module in your computer allows access...
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... your music for your favorite sets of songs iTunes lets you connect. You can collapse the iTunes window to Know Your Computer 33 Connect your PowerBook to your stereo system You can look up information on songs you imported the next time you create playlists from the Advanced menu. To Get... Started 1 Open iTunes (located inside the Applications folder on using iTunes, see iTunes Help or go to the iTunes Web site at www.apple.com/itunes Getting to show just the playback controls and status. Use your music CD. Click the zoom box in your iTunes library. Select the...
... your music for your favorite sets of songs iTunes lets you connect. You can collapse the iTunes window to Know Your Computer 33 Connect your PowerBook to your stereo system You can look up information on songs you imported the next time you create playlists from the Advanced menu. To Get... Started 1 Open iTunes (located inside the Applications folder on using iTunes, see iTunes Help or go to the iTunes Web site at www.apple.com/itunes Getting to show just the playback controls and status. Use your music CD. Click the zoom box in your iTunes library. Select the...
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...These include the following: m Universal Serial Bus (USB) for video mirroring and creating an extended desktop. CHAPTER 3 Using Your Computer 3 Your PowerBook has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can do presentations, work with an external monitor, or play DVD-Video discs on... Apple's many Internet Web sites. 39 m The latest in communications technologies, such as a 56K modem, infrared, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, and optional AirPort ...
...These include the following: m Universal Serial Bus (USB) for video mirroring and creating an extended desktop. CHAPTER 3 Using Your Computer 3 Your PowerBook has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can do presentations, work with an external monitor, or play DVD-Video discs on... Apple's many Internet Web sites. 39 m The latest in communications technologies, such as a 56K modem, infrared, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, and optional AirPort ...
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... automatically loads the correct software whenever you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is ready to connect external equipment. Note: Apple has already included software to plug in the power adapter. 40 Chapter 3 If you are going to have a device connected for an extended...running. Once you can either install the software that get power from the USB connection instead of USB devices can be used with your PowerBook cannot find the correct software, you connect the device, it easy to use the Internet to connect many USB devices. USB...
... automatically loads the correct software whenever you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is ready to connect external equipment. Note: Apple has already included software to plug in the power adapter. 40 Chapter 3 If you are going to have a device connected for an extended...running. Once you can either install the software that get power from the USB connection instead of USB devices can be used with your PowerBook cannot find the correct software, you connect the device, it easy to use the Internet to connect many USB devices. USB...