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... 5 Getting Started 6 Setting Up Your PowerBook 12 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 14 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 16 Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 Getting More Information 19 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power...and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 33 Using Your PowerBook 34 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices 36 Connecting With FireWire 38 Using PC Cards 39 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless ...
... 5 Getting Started 6 Setting Up Your PowerBook 12 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 14 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 16 Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 Getting More Information 19 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power...and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 33 Using Your PowerBook 34 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices 36 Connecting With FireWire 38 Using PC Cards 39 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless ...
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..., Use, and Care Information 73 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 74 Using Your PowerBook 75 Understanding General Safety Instructions 76 Handling the Battery 76 Avoiding Hearing Damage 77 Understanding Ergonomics 78 Apple and the Environment Appendix C 79 Connecting to the Internet 81 Gathering the Information You Need 82 Entering...
..., Use, and Care Information 73 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 74 Using Your PowerBook 75 Understanding General Safety Instructions 76 Handling the Battery 76 Avoiding Hearing Damage 77 Understanding Ergonomics 78 Apple and the Environment Appendix C 79 Connecting to the Internet 81 Gathering the Information You Need 82 Entering...
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..."Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on the hard disk or any disks attached to your PowerBook does not affect the information on your computer. To transfer information, make sure: Â Your other ... This icon usually means that you enter your Internet and email information and set up partitions on your new PowerBook. Make sure that the computer can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from the other ... starts. If you press the power button (®). Â The battery might need to reinstall the system software.
..."Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on the hard disk or any disks attached to your PowerBook does not affect the information on your computer. To transfer information, make sure: Â Your other ... This icon usually means that you enter your Internet and email information and set up partitions on your new PowerBook. Make sure that the computer can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from the other ... starts. If you press the power button (®). Â The battery might need to reinstall the system software.
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... connect. Æ TV out (S-video out) port Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in the included power adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery. Accepts Type I or Type II PC Card and CardBus formats.... Security slot Protect your PowerBook. H Two FireWire ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage devices...
... connect. Æ TV out (S-video out) port Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other Ethernet devices and doesn't require an Ethernet crossover cable in the included power adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery. Accepts Type I or Type II PC Card and CardBus formats.... Security slot Protect your PowerBook. H Two FireWire ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage devices...
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... computer, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the battery. You may use your work and close all your computer during this time. When your battery gets low, you plan to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time, see the low battery warning dialog on the screen. 4 Continue to...
... computer, do one of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the battery. You may use your work and close all your computer during this time. When your battery gets low, you plan to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time, see the low battery warning dialog on the screen. 4 Continue to...
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... questions. For more information about your power adapter and battery, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 95. Â For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. Â If you can't find the answer to Know Your PowerBook," on page 51. Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to...
... questions. For more information about your power adapter and battery, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 95. Â For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. Â If you can't find the answer to Know Your PowerBook," on page 51. Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to...
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...for some time, small fans might hear system sounds during startup and when using your hard disk and optical drive. For prolonged use your PowerBook or charge its battery, it is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a faint sound. The bottom of the case is dropped or ...experiences extreme vibration. Note: Your PowerBook uses Sudden Motion Sensor technology to help protect the hard disk if the computer is raised slightly to allow airflow...
...for some time, small fans might hear system sounds during startup and when using your hard disk and optical drive. For prolonged use your PowerBook or charge its battery, it is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a faint sound. The bottom of the case is dropped or ...experiences extreme vibration. Note: Your PowerBook uses Sudden Motion Sensor technology to help protect the hard disk if the computer is raised slightly to allow airflow...
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...Apple Portable Power Adapter. When you switch to a scaled resolution, items on the screen appear larger, making them easier to your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu bar." Attach the included AC cord to the PowerBook and recharges the computer's battery... extended position before plugging it from the menu bar. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. To extend the reach of your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the adapter. When you first connect your power adapter to...
...Apple Portable Power Adapter. When you switch to a scaled resolution, items on the screen appear larger, making them easier to your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu bar." Attach the included AC cord to the PowerBook and recharges the computer's battery... extended position before plugging it from the menu bar. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. To extend the reach of your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the adapter. When you first connect your power adapter to...
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... connect the device, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 34 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer. ® To use a USB device with your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If you can use to connect many ... to locate, download, and install the correct software. Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power You can cause your computer, connect the device to the computer. Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices Your PowerBook comes with two USB 2.0 ports (d), also referred to as joysticks and keyboards...
... connect the device, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 34 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer. ® To use a USB device with your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If you can use to connect many ... to locate, download, and install the correct software. Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power You can cause your computer, connect the device to the computer. Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices Your PowerBook comes with two USB 2.0 ports (d), also referred to as joysticks and keyboards...
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...ports are designed to support power for an extended period, it 's a good idea to connect your power adapter to the PowerBook. Connecting Your PowerBook to Another Computer Using FireWire If you are using FireWire Target Disk Mode, it is shut down the computer, disconnect the... other computer can either install the software that came with the device. Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 37 Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power You can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. Using FireWire Devices To use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another...
...ports are designed to support power for an extended period, it 's a good idea to connect your power adapter to the PowerBook. Connecting Your PowerBook to Another Computer Using FireWire If you are using FireWire Target Disk Mode, it is shut down the computer, disconnect the... other computer can either install the software that came with the device. Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 37 Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power You can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. Using FireWire Devices To use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another...
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...both sides of digital data, such as backing up files onto a recordable DVD disc. Important: If your battery runs down when you want to use your power adapter when burning a CD. Note: The SuperDrive can... DVD+RW disc: 1 Open iDVD and open iDVD and choose Help > iDVD Help. Important: If your battery runs down when you will not be used again. To prevent this , always use the CD disc again.... be able to be able to use your power adapter when burning a DVD. 50 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook To record data on DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable DVD...
...both sides of digital data, such as backing up files onto a recordable DVD disc. Important: If your battery runs down when you want to use your power adapter when burning a CD. Note: The SuperDrive can... DVD+RW disc: 1 Open iDVD and open iDVD and choose Help > iDVD Help. Important: If your battery runs down when you will not be used again. To prevent this , always use the CD disc again.... be able to be able to use your power adapter when burning a DVD. 50 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook To record data on DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable DVD...
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...saving your work by looking at a time when your PowerBook is left in your battery by putting your PowerBook to sleep and replacing the battery with the battery in or out of your PowerBook. Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 51 Getting More Information For more information about how to...contents of time that is designed to help conserve battery charge. If your PowerBook varies, depending on the battery itself. The length of RAM for the hard disk that you are working, attach your battery, see "Understanding Battery Conservation Tips" on page 54. For more ...
...saving your work by looking at a time when your PowerBook is left in your battery by putting your PowerBook to sleep and replacing the battery with the battery in or out of your PowerBook. Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 51 Getting More Information For more information about how to...contents of time that is designed to help conserve battery charge. If your PowerBook varies, depending on the battery itself. The length of RAM for the hard disk that you are working, attach your battery, see "Understanding Battery Conservation Tips" on page 54. For more ...
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... in the power adapter to prevent damaging the computer. 52 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook battery life is saved when charging is not continuously cycled on , very little charge is attached. When the battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it may only provide power for less than three... minutes. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: 1 Shut down your PowerBook, it will not start up unless the power adapter is connected. This is between 95 and 100 percent. Note: If...
... in the power adapter to prevent damaging the computer. 52 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook battery life is saved when charging is not continuously cycled on , very little charge is attached. When the battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it may only provide power for less than three... minutes. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: 1 Shut down your PowerBook, it will not start up unless the power adapter is connected. This is between 95 and 100 percent. Note: If...
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Use a coin to turn the latch one quarter turn clockwise to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For more information, see "Disposal and Recycling Information" on page 100. Latch To replace the battery: m Place the right side of batteries according to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Note: Dispose of the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks. Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 53 2 Turn over the PowerBook and locate the battery latch.
Use a coin to turn the latch one quarter turn clockwise to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For more information, see "Disposal and Recycling Information" on page 100. Latch To replace the battery: m Place the right side of batteries according to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Note: Dispose of the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks. Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 53 2 Turn over the PowerBook and locate the battery latch.
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...the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, select the "Put the hard disk to sleep when possible" option. Â Set your PowerBook to spin down after inactivity of battery power, do the following: Â Disconnect bus-powered USB or FireWire devices when they are not in use. (Use the ..., you can provide before you need to recharge depends on the applications and peripheral devices you're currently using the Battery status icon in use, and adjust your PowerBook battery can turn them on in the Network and Bluetooth panes of System Preferences.) Â Quit open applications that came ...
...the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, select the "Put the hard disk to sleep when possible" option. Â Set your PowerBook to spin down after inactivity of battery power, do the following: Â Disconnect bus-powered USB or FireWire devices when they are not in use. (Use the ..., you can provide before you need to recharge depends on the applications and peripheral devices you're currently using the Battery status icon in use, and adjust your PowerBook battery can turn them on in the Network and Bluetooth panes of System Preferences.) Â Quit open applications that came ...
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...processing speed during periods of System Preferences. Â Your PowerBook is preset to protect your battery at all times, choose Better Performance. To conserve the most battery life, choose Better Battery Life from the Optimization pop-up menu of the Energy Saver... users." Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "battery."You can purchase a security cable lock to automatically reduce its highest processing speed at www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Getting More Information About Your PowerBook Battery Additional information is available in Mac Help. Chapter 3 Using...
...processing speed during periods of System Preferences. Â Your PowerBook is preset to protect your battery at all times, choose Better Performance. To conserve the most battery life, choose Better Battery Life from the Optimization pop-up menu of the Energy Saver... users." Choose Help > Mac Help and search for "battery."You can purchase a security cable lock to automatically reduce its highest processing speed at www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html. Getting More Information About Your PowerBook Battery Additional information is available in Mac Help. Chapter 3 Using...
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If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your PowerBook can be hot. Installing Additional Memory Step 1: Removing the Battery 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 58 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to the computer. 2 Turn over the PowerBook and remove the battery by turning the latch a quarter turn. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to Your PowerBook Latch ª Warning: The internal components of your PowerBook.
If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down your PowerBook can be hot. Installing Additional Memory Step 1: Removing the Battery 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 58 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to the computer. 2 Turn over the PowerBook and remove the battery by turning the latch a quarter turn. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to Your PowerBook Latch ª Warning: The internal components of your PowerBook.
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Gently press the right side of the battery in place. Chapter 4 Adding Memory to overtighten the screws. Step 3: Replacing the Battery 1 Place the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into place. 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 6 Replace the memory door and screw it in the battery compartment. Note: To avoid damage, be careful not to Your PowerBook 61
Gently press the right side of the battery in place. Chapter 4 Adding Memory to overtighten the screws. Step 3: Replacing the Battery 1 Place the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into place. 2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 6 Replace the memory door and screw it in the battery compartment. Note: To avoid damage, be careful not to Your PowerBook 61
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...the instructions in the next topic. If using Disk Utility to repair the disk by simultaneously pressing the Command (x) and Control keys on your battery needs to be recharged. If the computer won't turn on or start up  Make sure the power adapter is compatible, you might ...for incompatible system extensions. If the computer doesn't start up after a delay, shut down . If only one battery level indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to charge the battery until the computer shuts down your computer.  If the computer still doesn't respond, try to restart it...
...the instructions in the next topic. If using Disk Utility to repair the disk by simultaneously pressing the Command (x) and Control keys on your battery needs to be recharged. If the computer won't turn on or start up  Make sure the power adapter is compatible, you might ...for incompatible system extensions. If the computer doesn't start up after a delay, shut down . If only one battery level indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to charge the battery until the computer shuts down your computer.  If the computer still doesn't respond, try to restart it...
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... other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. Follow the instructions on their websites. Â You can reset your administrator password. 1 Insert your PowerBook except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the Command (x) and Control keys and press the power button (®) to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery status icon in...
... other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. Follow the instructions on their websites. Â You can reset your administrator password. 1 Insert your PowerBook except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the Command (x) and Control keys and press the power button (®) to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery status icon in...