Home

Apple LL2507 User's Manual

Contents

1. What If Have More Questions Mac OS Help Most of the information about using your Macintosh is available right on your computer Click the Finder icon in the Dock the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen Choose Help gt Mac Help click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help Mac Help 36 Click the Search field type a question and press Return on your keyboard Mac Help Ask a Questio Other Support If you re having a problem that prevents you from using your computer see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting on page 59 Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions See Appendix D Top Ten Questions on page 91 For support information user discussion boards and the latest Apple software downloads go to www apple com support If you can t find the answer to your problem in these places see the AppleCare materials that came with your computer for information on contacting Apple Chapter1 Getting Started The Basics This chapter introduces important basics about your PowerBook that you ll want to know Getting to Know Your New PowerBook Because your PowerBook is so thin and light you can take it with you to the office library class or wherever you work or play Whenever you stop using your PowerBook wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc in your drive stop spinning before you transport the computer Avoid jostling or bumping your PowerBook whi
2. Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter Make sure to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on the computer to ensure it is engaged and power is flowing to the computer When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the computer pull the plug not the cord For safety instructions about using your power adapter see Plugging In the Power Adapter on page 67 Using the Trackpad The trackpad is sensitive to how quickly you move your finger To move the pointer a short distance across the screen move your finger slowly across the trackpad The faster you move your finger the farther the pointer moves on the screen Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad keep in mind these tips Use only one finger Using more than one finger may cause erratic pointer behavior Do not use a pen or any other object Keep your finger and the trackpad dry If the trackpad becomes moist from humidity or condensation gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad For more information on using the trackpad choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen Chapter 2 The Basics Instead of using the trackpad button you can use your finger to click and double click directly on the trackpad You can turn on this and other trackpad options in the Keyboard amp Mouse pane of System
3. Delete Duplicate ff z gt EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now 5 Drag Built in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred or primary network interface Next follow the instructions to configure your network manually using DHCP or using PPPoE as instructed by your ISP or network administrator Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Manual Configuration Have your static IP address router address and subnet mask from your ISP ready see page 75 To set up a manual configuration 1 In Network preferences choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu 2 Click TCP IP if necessary 3 In the Configure IPv4 pop up menu choose Manually een Network w mae a Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Show Built in Ethernet E TCPMP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet Configure IPv4 Manually WW IP Address 205 27 85 112 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 17 205 35 1 DNS Servers 12 207 55 80 Search Domains Optional IPv6 Address fe80 0000 0000 0000 0000 93ff fedb 2ff2 Configure IPv6 ry EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now _ 4 Type the information into the corresponding fields 5 Click Apply Now Once you configure your network your connection is ready Open your web browser or a
4. Informations Destin es aux Utilisateurs Canadiens L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie un mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme certaines normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de la raccorder au r seau de l enterprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement Dans certains cas le cablage appartenant l enterprise utilis pour un service individuel ligne unique peut tre prolong au moyen d un dispositif homologu de raccordement cordon prolongateur t l phonique 97 98 L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations De fait les enterprises de t l communication ne permettent pas que l on raccorde un mat riel aux prises d abonn s sauf dans les cas pr cis pr vus par les terifs particuliers de ces enterprises Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre effectu es par un centre d entretien canadien autoris d sign par la fournisseur La compagnie de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher
5. pop up menu To set your computer to use its highest processing speed at all times choose Highest from the Processor Performance pop up menu To conserve battery life the longest choose Longest Battery Life from the Optimize Energy Settings pop up menu For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Additional information is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar and search for battery Security Slot You can purchase a security cable lock to protect your PowerBook With a lock you can secure your computer to a desk or table O a te a LT tS eee H 7 SS ey Sample locking device with security cable Chapter 3 Using Your Computer For More Information on Security Options Additional information on the software security features of your PowerBook including multiple user passwords and file encryption is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar and search for security or multiple users Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 51 Adding Memory to Your Computer This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory in your PowerBook Warning Apple recommends that you have an Apple certified technician install memory Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact Apple for service If you attempt to install memory
6. 17 47 48 calibrating 17 charging 49 conservation 49 conserving power 92 disposal 49 96 flashing lights 47 indicator lights 47 power 49 tips 49 blinking question mark 14 Bluetooth technology 37 brightness controls 7 built in speakers 7 40 burning DVDs 46 Index C cable modem 79 setting up 11 75 calibrating your battery 17 carrying your PowerBook 68 CDs 43 changing image size 21 password 61 System Preferences 24 the desktop 24 the resolution 21 the screen 21 charging the battery 49 checking memory 57 cleaning your display 69 your PowerBook 68 closed display 42 communicating via Bluetooth 37 computer freezes 60 inventory 5 won t turn on 61 connecting a cable modem 13 a DSL modem 13 a monitor or TV 92 an external display 42 an external monitor 41 a printer 25 a TV 43 a video device 43 Bluetooth devices 37 external devices 32 FireWire devices 34 FireWire hard disk drives 34 flat panel display 43 headphones 26 mobile phone 37 modem 40 PDA via Bluetooth 37 101 102 projector 42 to an Ethernet network 13 two computers 35 USB printers 32 VCR 43 videocameras 34 wirelessly 38 conserving battery power 92 controls brightness 7 keyboard 7 volume 7 D default resolution 21 DHCP 76 configuration 82 dial up connection 77 modem 76 dialup connection 73 discs compatible 92 display cleaning 69 default resolution 21 goes black 61 mirroring 41 rele
7. DHCP client ID e DNS servers If you selected PPP for PPPoE connections gather the following e Service provider e Account name e Password PPPoE service name The information below is optional Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it e DNS servers Domain name Proxy server Step 3 Connect Your Cables Next connect your PowerBook to a phone line DSL modem cable modem or Ethernet network If you re connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme 802 11b or 802 11g network you don t need cables To connect to a phone line Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the internal modem port for a dial up connection Internal modem port Telephone cord Chapter 1 Getting Started Make sure you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line the kind used typically in homes The modem will not work with a digital phone line Warning Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem the wrong type of line could damage the modem Contact your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you have a digital telephone line For more information about your modem see Using Your Modem on page 40 For information on other types of connections see Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 73 To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Connect the cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the modem instructions or connect the Ethernet c
8. Memory to Your Computer 3 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body 4 Ifyou already have a memory card installed in the slot remove it Spread the tabs in the slot away from the notches in the memory card The card should pop up slightly 5 Insert the new memory card into the slot at a 30 degree angle Push the card to seat it fully into the slot Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer 55 56 6 Press down on the memory card to lock it in place If the memory card does not latch do not force the card down Try reinserting the card to make sure it is fully seated 7 Replace the memory door and screw it into place Note To avoid damage be careful not to overtighten the screws Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer 8 Replace the battery Place the left side of the battery into the battery compartment Gently press the right side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into place 9 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your PowerBook check whether the computer recognizes the new memory To check the computer s memory 1 Start up your computer 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop choose Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar A dialog appears that shows the amount of memory in the computer including any new m
9. and keyboard illumination according to the light available in your current environment You can also adjust the keyboard illumination using the F8 F9 and F10 keys Important Even when the keyboard illumination feature is on the keyboard illuminates only in low light situations To turn off the automatic display brightness feature Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar Open the Displays pane and deselect the automatic brightness checkbox You can turn off the keyboard illumination feature in the Keyboard amp Mouse pane of System Preferences or by pressing the F8 key Chapter 2 The Basics Note Expos is preset to use the F9 and F10 keys the same keys that adjust your keyboard illumination To use Expos to manage your desktop windows hold down the Fn key and press F9 or F10 or open the Expos pane in System Preferences and choose different function keys to manage windows Changing the Size of Images on the Screen You can increase or decrease the size of images on your screen by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution Your PowerBook has a 15 2 inch TFT WXGA display with a default resolution of 1280 x 854 You can choose a resolution of 1152 x 768 or lower called scaled resolutions in the Displays pane of System Preferences When you switch to a scaled resolution items on the screen appear larger making them easier to see However scaled resolutions may not be as sharp as th
10. any openings Do not spray liquid directly on the computer Don t use aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives Appendix B_ Safety Use and Care Information Cleaning Your PowerBook Display To clean your PowerBook screen do the following Shut down your PowerBook and remove the battery Dampen a clean soft lint free cloth or paper with water only and wipe the screen Do not spray liquid directly on the screen General Safety Instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment always take the following precautions Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug not the cord remove the main battery and disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exists e You want to remove any parts The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged You spill something into the case e Your computer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture e Your computer has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged e You suspect that your computer needs service or repair e You want to clean the case use only the recommended procedure described earlier Important The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord and phone cord and remove the battery Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to Warning Your AC cord came equipped with a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a thir
11. best conservation of battery power do the following e Disconnect bus powered USB or FireWire devices when they are not in use e If you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed turn AirPort off when not in use use the AirPort status icon in the menu bar e Turn off your Bluetooth wireless module when not in use Quit open applications that you are not using Remove CD and DVD discs when they are not in use Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on the PowerBook keyboard Set the hard disk to spin down after a short time In the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences select the Put the hard disk to sleep when possible option Set your PowerBook to sleep after inactivity of five minutes or less Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 49 50 To further save battery power select the following options in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences Set your computer to modify its processor speed based upon the required amount of processing activity You can set your PowerBook to automatically reduce its processing speed during periods of light processing activity thus reducing power usage During periods of high processing activity your computer will automatically switch to a higher processing speed In the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences click Show Details to see the settings Choose Battery Power from the Settings for pop up menu click Options and choose Automatic from the Processor Performance
12. changes For More Information Go to www apple com about ergonomics Appendix B_ Safety Use and Care Information Connecting to the Internet Appendix You can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web send email to friends and family and chat in real time over the Internet Use this detailed guide to connect to the Internet When you first start up Mac OS X Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information and sign up for an Internet service provider ISP if you don t already have one If you didn t use Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection you can use it now Open System Preferences and click Network Click the Assist me button to open Network Setup Assistant If you don t want to use Network Setup Assistant you can use the information in this appendix to set up your connection manually There are four kinds of Internet connections e Dial up connection Your computer is plugged into a telephone wall jack using a telephone cable High speed DSL or cable modem connection Your computer is plugged into a special modem you get from an ISP using an Ethernet cable AirPort Extreme wireless connection Your computer is connected wirelessly to the Internet using an AirPort Extreme Base Station Local area network LAN Your computer is plugged into a LAN using an Ethernet cable This type of connection is usually used in the workplace 73 74 Before you connect to
13. correct information from your ISP in this pane Click Apply Now Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Network Connections If you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection be sure that your network is set up properly You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses one for each computer If only one IP address is used then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection also known as network address translation NAT or IP masquerading For setup information check the documentation provided with your router or ask the person who set up your network The AirPort Extreme Base Station may be used to share one IP address among multiple computers For information on using the AirPort Extreme Base Station check the onscreen help or visit the Apple AirPort website at www apple com airport If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps contact your ISP Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 89 Top Ten Questions Appendix Do you have a question Here are the top ten questions commonly asked by new PowerBook users My Internet connection doesn t seem to be working How do set it up There are different types of Internet connections For example you can connect via a modem a DSL connection a wireless AirPort connection or an Ethernet network You will need to supply Mac OS X with specific information about your connection
14. directly to the internal modem Two Hi Speed USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook such as printers external storage devices digital cameras modems keyboards and joysticks Compatible with standard USB devices PC Card slot Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook Accepts Type or Type Il PC Card and CardBus formats Audio line in port Connect your PowerBook to a line level microphone or other audio equipment Headphone out sound output port Connect external speakers headphones or other sound output devices Two FireWire ports Connect high speed external devices such as digital videocameras and external storage devices You can connect a standard 6 pin FireWire device directly to the FireWire 400 port or you can use a 9 to 6 pin FireWire cable to connect the device to the FireWire 800 port You can also directly connect a 9 pin FireWire device to the FireWire 800 port Gigabit Ethernet port 10 100 1000Base T Connect to a high speed 10 100 1000Base T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer files The Ethernet port auto sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesn t require an Ethernet crossover cable in order to connect TV out S video out port Connect your PowerBook to a television VCR or other video device You can use the TV out port for presentations or to play a DVD Video on your television DVI external monitor port Connect t
15. e Subnet mask e Password if required Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 85 86 A WwW N Next make sure your AirPort connection options are active in Network preferences To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar Click Network Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu Select the On checkbox next to AirPort een Network O M4 Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic iE Show Network Port Configurations Ea Check a configuration to make it active Drag configurations into the order you want to try them when connecting to a network On Port Configurations A Internal Modem M Built in Ethernet New Et Delete Duplicate p p Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now J Next follow the instructions to configure your network either manually or using DHCP as instructed by your ISP or network administrator If you re setting up your network yourself it may be easier to configure the network using DHCP because the server assigns IP addresses automatically AppendixC Connecting to the Internet 5 Choose AirPort from the Show pop up menu 6 Click TCP IP if necessary 7 In the Configure IPv4 pop up menu choose either Manually or Using DHCP eoo Network o lt ee a E C Show All Displays Sound Net
16. icon beside the disc name in the Finder Sidebar You can also record music on CD R or CD RW discs right from your iTunes library Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 45 46 BR U N A U N _ To record music from your iTunes library Click the iTunes icon in the Dock Select the playlist you want to record Insert a blank CD R or CD RW disc At the top of the iTunes window click Burn CD For More Information For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD R or CD RW disc open iTunes and see the onscreen Help e For instructions on using DVD Player open DVD Player and choose Help gt DVD Player Help from the menu bar at the top of the display Recording Information on a DVD If you have a SuperDrive you can record your own digital movies on a blank recordable DVD disc You can also record other kinds of digital data such as backing up files onto a recordable DVD disc With applications like iDVD you can create your own customized digital media project burn it on a blank recordable disc and play it on most standard DVD players To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD R disc Open iDVD and open your completed iDVD project Click the Burn button Insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive when prompted Click the Burn button again To record data on DVD R discs Insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive In the dialog that appears enter a name for the disc and select th
17. insert a PC Card when your computer is on off or in sleep PC Card slot Eject button Important The Apple AirPort Extreme Card is installed in a slot inside the computer It doesn t go in the PC Card slot the way many third party wireless cards do The AirPort Extreme Card will not work if it is installed in the PC Card slot and will cause your computer to function improperly Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card When inserting a PC Card make sure the label is facing up and the card is level You ll feel some resistance as you slide the card in When the card is firmly seated in the slot it clicks into place and an icon may appear on the desktop You can eject a PC Card when your computer is on or off but not when it is in sleep To eject a PC Card If the computer is turned on drag the card s icon to the Trash Push the PC Card Eject button once to release the button Push the button again to eject the card Pull the card out of the slot and then push the Eject button again to set it flush against the computer Chapter 3 Using Your Computer For More Information on PC Cards For information on the PC Cards available for your PowerBook check out the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Using Bluetooth Devices Your PowerBook can connect to and transfer information wirelessly to devices that use Bluetooth wireless technology such as cell phones and personal digital assistants PDAs Bluetooth wireless
18. networking capability and a 56K modem for networking and communications See page 37 Audio line in and headphone ports for connecting headphones speakers microphones and other audio equipment See page 40 DVI video output with included DVI to VGA adapter lets you use your PowerBook with an external monitor or digital flat panel display including support for video mirroring and extended desktop dual display modes Use the built in S video support to display content on your television See page 41 Optical drive that allows you to play CDs and DVDs and burn CDs If you have a SuperDrive you can burn DVDs as well See page 43 Security slot so that you can make sure your PowerBook stays where it should See Security Slot on page 50 31 32 Universal Serial Bus USB Your PowerBook comes with two USB 2 0 ports also referred to as Hi Speed USB which you can use to connect many types of external devices including printers scanners digital cameras game pads joysticks keyboards and floppy disk drives Your USB 2 0 ports are compatible with earlier USB devices In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running Once you connect the device it is ready to use You don t need to restart or reconfigure your computer Using USB Devices To use a USB device with your computer simply connect the device to the computer Your computer automatically loads the correct software
19. onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged Disconnect the power adapter and operate your PowerBook solely off of the battery When the battery gets low you will see the first low battery warning dialog on the screen Continue to run the PowerBook off its battery until it goes to sleep at that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for calibration Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again Important You only have to fully discharge and then charge your battery once to calibrate it After that you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at any charge level If you purchased additional batteries repeat the calibration procedure with the additional batteries as well For more information about your power adapter and battery see Using Your Power Adapter on page 21 and Battery on page 47 Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 18 What s Next Learn the important basics about your PowerBook Check out Chapter 2 The Basics on page 19 Have fun trying out your computer s applications and Internet features Browse the Mac OS X and applications booklet that came with your computer If you re unfamiliar with Mac OS X open Mac OS Help and browse the information Switching from another computer Open Mac OS Help and see the New Users section It will help you use your previous computer knowledge to get started ona Mac
20. the Internet Set up an account with an ISP If you do not have an ISP account Setup Assistant can help you get one If you don t want to use the ISP suggested by Setup Assistant you can find an ISP in your phone directory Look under Internet access Internet service or online Note If you want to use America Online as your ISP skip the Internet setup part of Setup Assistant Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator See the next section Gathering the Information You Need to find out what information to get for each type of connection If another computer in the same location is already connected to the Internet you may be able to use its settings To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer Open the Network pane of System Preferences Choose your connection method from the Show pop up menu Copy the information for your configuration To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer Open the TCP IP control panel Find the connection method in the Connect via pop up menu e Find the configuration in the Configure pop up menu Copy the IP address subnet mask and router address from the corresponding fields To find the settings on a Windows PC The connection information on a Windows computer resides in two places To find the IP address and subnet mask open the Network and Internet Connections control panel e To find user account
21. the problem persists you may need to reinstall the system software See Restoring Your Computer s Software on page 63 Chapter1 Getting Started 2 Use your PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer To move the arrow pointer on the screen slide your finger across the trackpad e 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 page 22 Congratulations you re up and running Chapter1 Getting Started 15 16 How Do Turn My PowerBook Off When you have finished working with your PowerBook you can put your computer to sleep or shut it down Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep If you will be away from your PowerBook for only a short time put the computer to sleep When the computer is in sleep you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process To put the computer to sleep do one of the following e Close the display Choose Apple gt Sleep from the menu bar Press the Power button and click Sleep in the dialog that appears Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now Restart J Sleep 2 Cancel Shut Down Warning Wait a few seconds until the white sleep light on the display latch starts pulsating indi
22. un appareil suite des r parations ou des modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou en raison d un mauvais fonctionnement Veuillez contacter Apple pour des informations suppl mentaires Apple Canada Inc 7495 Birchmount Road Markham Ontario Canada L3R 5G2 Service la client le d Apple Canada 800 263 3394 Avertissement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tout les fils de mise la terre du secteur des lignes t l phoniques et les canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a soient raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours une service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas Num ro de charge 01 L indice de charge IC assign chaque dispositif terminal indique pour viter toute surcharge le pourcentage de la charge totale qui sera raccord e un circuit t l phonique boucl utilis par ce dispositif La terminaison du circuit boucl peut tre constitu e de n importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l ensemble des dispositifs ne d passe pas 100 Type de prise t l phonique CA 11 Information You Need in the United Kingdom This terminal equipment is intended for direct connection to the analogue Public Switched Te
23. whenever you connect a new device Note Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices If your PowerBook cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to locate download and install the correct software USB Devices and Battery Power USB devices such as joysticks and keyboards that get power from the USB connection instead of a separate power adapter can be used with your PowerBook However these types of USB devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster If you are using the device for an extended period it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time If you want to use more than two USB devices at the same time you can purchase a USB hub The USB hub connects to an open USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports usually four or seven Most USB hubs also have a power adapter and should be plugged into an outlet For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help in the menu bar and search for USB You can also find information on the Apple USB website at www apple com usb For information on USB devices available fo
24. work without breaks If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands wrists or arms consult a qualified health specialist Chair An adjustable chair that provides firm comfortable support is best Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor The back of the chair should support your lower back lumbar region Follow the manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet Or you may lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that s lower than the regular work surface Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information 71 72 External Mouse If you use an external mouse position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within a comfortable reach Built in Display Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows Do not force the display if you meet resistance The display is not meant to open past 140 degrees You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you take the computer from one work location to another or if the lighting in your work area
25. your safety have this equipment serviced only by an Apple authorized service provider If you have an internal Apple CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD RAM drive in your computer your computer is a Class 1 laser product The Class 1 label located in a user accessible area indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements A service warning label is located in a service accessible area The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here Class 1 label Service warning label Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the optional AirPort Extreme Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Mouse and Keyboard Information The Apple optical mouse is a Class 1 LED product This product complies with the requirements of European Directives 72 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC It also complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B Specification High Risk Activities Warning This computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communications systems or air traffic control machines or for any other uses where the failure of the computer system could lead to death personal injury or severe environmental damage ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner Apple has determine
26. Know Your New PowerBook Adjusting Your Display Using Your Power Adapter Using the Trackpad Using the Keyboard Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OS X Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting to a Printer Monitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Connecting to a Network Keeping Your Software Up to Date Using the Internet Transferring Files to Another Computer When an Application Freezes Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB FireWire PC Cards Using Bluetooth Devices AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Index 39 40 40 41 43 47 50 53 53 57 59 60 61 63 63 65 67 67 68 69 70 70 70 71 73 75 76 77 79 85 88 91 95 101 Ethernet 10 100 1000Base T Using Your Modem Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices External Video Support DVI VGA and S Video Using Your Optical Drive Battery Security Slot Adding Memory to Your Computer Installing Additional Memory Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Other Problems Restoring Your Computer s Software Locating Your Product Serial Number Specifications Safety Use and Care Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Comput
27. PowerBook G4 15 inch Apple Computer Inc 2004 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors 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 trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Finder the FireWire logo iDVD iPhoto iPod Rendezvous Safari and SuperDrive are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Mac is a service mark of Apple Computer Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Apple Computer Inc is under license ENERGY STAR is a U S regis
28. Preferences Note If you find that the pointer moves as you type because you accidentally brush the trackpad you can avoid this problem by selecting the Ignore accidental trackpad input option in the Keyboard amp Mouse pane of System Preferences Using the Keyboard Your PowerBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys Keys used for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label Num Lock key Numeric keypad To use the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key The Num Lock key glows green indicating that the keypad is active When you re finished press the Num Lock key again to turn it off Important If your keyboard doesn t seem to be working correctly check the Num Lock key When the numeric keypad is active other keys and keyboard equivalents for menu commands such as 3 Q to quit are deactivated If you like to use keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently open Mac OS Help and search for shortcuts You ll find quite a list of keyboard shortcuts for many common procedures and applications Chapter 2 The Basics 23 24 Using a Mouse If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connection you can insert the USB connector into the USB 2 0 port and use your mouse right away You can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website www apple com store Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic
29. an ISP Make sure your modem is plugged into a phone line and you have the information from your ISP available see page 75 To set up Network preferences to connect using the internal modem port 1 Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar 2 Click Network 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal Modem e800 Network mae a Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Hg Show Network Port Configurations E Check a configuration to make it active Drag configurations into the order you want to try them when connecting to a network On Port Configurations m Internal Modem Built in Ethernet New Edit Delete Duplicate ff 2 EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now 4 Drag Internal Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred or primary network interface Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 77 78 5 Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop up menu and click PPP 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now een Network eo aaea ES Vas Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Ka Show Internal Modem ppp TCP IP Proxies Modem Service Provider Earthlink Optional Account Name mariaru
30. an access your PowerBook as if it were a hard disk Note When using FireWire Target Disk Mode it s a good idea to connect your power adapter to the PowerBook To connect your PowerBook to another computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode Make sure that your PowerBook is shut down Use a FireWire cable to connect your PowerBook to another FireWire equipped computer You can use a FireWire cable with any combination of 6 pin and 9 pin connectors Start up your PowerBook and immediately hold down the T key Your PowerBook display shows the FireWire logo The other computer s display shows the PowerBook internal hard disk icon You can now drag and drop files between the computers When you are finished transferring files drag the PowerBook hard disk icon to the Trash Press the Power button on the PowerBook to shut it down and then disconnect the FireWire cable For More Information on FireWire Additional information on FireWire is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help in the Finder menu bar and search for FireWire You can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www apple com firewire Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 36 BE U N PC Cards You can expand your computer s capabilities using the PC Card slot You can connect hard drives compact Flash card readers and more Your PowerBook has one PC Card slot that accepts Type and Type II PCMCIA cards including CardBus format cards You can
31. an environment for using Mac OS 9 applications while the computer is running Mac OS X Note Mac OS 9 cannot be installed as the primary operating system on your PowerBook When you re ready to learn more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications see the Mac OS X booklet that came with your PowerBook Also open Mac OS Help and browse the information there You ll find plenty of information for new users experienced users and people switching to the Mac If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X see the troubleshooting tips in the back of this book or choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the display For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X or to read more about Mac OS X check the Apple website www apple com macosx Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar 6080 System Preferences Gand EU Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Personal H e M o Appearance Desktop amp Dock Expos International Security Screen Saver Hardware o V m s z v Bluetooth CDs amp DVDs Displays Energy Keyboard amp Print amp Fax Sound Saver Internet amp Network e 6 Q B Mac Network QuickTime Sharing System u Accounts Classic Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Uni
32. and damage your equipment such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer Installing Additional Memory Your computer comes with two memory slots one above the other that you access from the bottom of the computer Your computer comes with a minimum of 256 megabytes MB of Double Data Rate DDR Synchronous Dynamic Random access Memory SDRAM installed in the lower slot Both memory slots can accept an SDRAM module that meets the following specifications Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module DDR SO DIMM format e 1 25 inch or smaller e 256 512 MB or 1 gigabyte GB e 200 pin PC2700 DDR 333 Type RAM Depending on the configuration of the PowerBook you purchased both memory slots may already be full The maximum amount of memory you can install in your PowerBook is 2 GB using 1 GB DIMMs in both memory slots 53 To install additional memory 1 Shut down your computer Disconnect the power adapter phone cord and any other cables connected to the computer Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter turn A Warning The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot If you have been using your PowerBook wait 10 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing 2 Using a Phillips size 00 screwdriver unscrew the memory door and remove it from the bottom of your computer 54 Chapter 4 Adding
33. are or if you re using Classic you may need to check for incompatible system extensions See the next topic for instructions If the computer freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Try using Disk Utility to repair your hard disk Insert the first software install and restore disc into your computer Then restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up Choose Installer gt Open Disk Utility When Disk Utility opens follow the instructions in the First Aid pane to see if the utility can repair your disk If using Disk Utility doesn t work you may need to reinstall your computer s system software For instructions see page 63 If you are using the Classic environment in Mac OS X you might have an incompatible extension Mac OS X does not use system extensions Try turning off your system extensions to see if that solves the problem To turn off extensions in Classic open System Preferences click Classic click the Advanced tab and choose Turn Off Extensions from the pop up menu Click Restart Classic If turning off extensions appears to solve the problem you may need to identify and eliminate or reinstall the extension that is causing the problem Open the Extensions Manager control panel and turn off the extensions you suspect are causing the problem Then restart Classic with the extensions turned on again Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If the computer won t turn on or start up e Make sure th
34. ase button 7 disposing batteries 49 96 downloading software 27 DSL 76 79 modem 11 75 dual display mode 41 DVD burning 46 discs 45 DVI to VGA adapter 41 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP 79 E ejecting adisc 45 ergonomics 71 Ethernet cables 39 networking capability 39 port 9 39 external microphones 40 monitor 41 external monitor port 9 F fan noise 93 Index finding your serial number 63 FireWire cable 35 devices and battery power 35 port 9 34 FireWire Target Disk Mode 35 Force Quit 29 freeze 29 frozen application 29 function key 7 G general safety 69 green light 21 H hand positions 71 headphone jack 40 port 9 40 Hi Speed USB 9 image size 21 inserting a disc 44 installation instructions 5 installing additional RAM 54 memory 54 internal modem 40 Internet configuration 78 connection 62 91 using Setup Assistant 85 Internet service provider 74 inventory of items 5 ISP 74 K keeping the display closed 42 keyboard illumination 20 illumination controls 7 L LAN 79 connection 11 75 76 locating your serial number 63 M Mac OS 9 24 Mac OS X 24 interface 92 manual Internet configuration 81 manually using DHCP router option 11 75 Media Eject key 7 memory checking 57 microphone 7 40 modem 12 40 cable 73 DSL 73 monitoring a printer 25 mouse 24 multiple USB devices 33 N Network Connections 89 networking two computers 35 wireless 38 Netwo
35. cating that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning before you move your PowerBook Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk To wake the computer If the display is closed open it Your PowerBook automatically wakes from sleep when you open the display If the display is already open press the Power button or any key on the keyboard Chapter 1 Getting Started Shutting Down Your PowerBook If you aren t going to use your PowerBook for a day or two shut it down To shut down your computer do one of the following Choose Apple gt Shut Down from the menu bar Press the Power button and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears AR Are you sure you want to shut down your Kw j computer now Restart Sleep Cancel Shut Down If you plan to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time see Storing Your PowerBook on page 68 for information on how to prevent your battery from draining completely Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from your PowerBook battery complete the following steps during the first week you have your PowerBook To initially calibrate your battery follow these steps Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the
36. d that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with office product equipment manufacturers to promote energy efficiency Reducing energy consumption of office products saves money and reduces pollution by eliminating wasted energy Battery Disposal Information Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines Nederlands Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval kca worden gedeponeerd Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information Notify Your Telephone Company Some telephone companies require that you notify the local business office when you hook up a modem to their lines Information You Need in the United States The internal modem complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the back of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN If requested provide this information to your telephone company Ringer equivalence number REN 01B The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone lines and still have all those devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the
37. d grounding pin This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet because the outlet is not grounded contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Be sure that you always do the following e Keep your computer away from sources of liquids such as drinks washbasins bathtubs shower stalls and so on e Protect your computer from dampness or wet weather such as rain snow and so on e Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others e Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information 69 Important Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables Warning Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings in the case Doing so may be dangerous and may result in fire or electric shock Battery Warning There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect battery type Dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental guidelines Don t puncture or incinerate th
38. device to the computer and install any software that came with the device Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices Chapter 3 Using Your Computer FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire devices such as certain external hard disks can get power from the PowerBook FireWire connection instead of a separate power adapter However these types of FireWire devices will cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster If a device will be connected for an extended period it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter Note The FireWire ports are designed to support power for FireWire devices up to 7 watts maximum You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the daisy chain of devices to the FireWire port on your computer but only one device should get power from the computer The rest of the devices in the daisy chain should be powered by separate power adapters Connecting more than one FireWire device that gets power from the port may cause problems If a problem occurs shut down the computer remove the FireWire devices and restart your computer FireWire Target Disk Mode If you want to transfer files between your PowerBook and another FireWire equipped computer or you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another computer When you start up your computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode the other computer c
39. e battery Avoid Hearing Damage Warning Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound which may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing Set your PowerBook volume to a safe level before that happens If you experience ringing in your ears reduce the volume or discontinue use of earbuds or headphones with your PowerBook Apple and the Environment Apple Computer recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products For More Information Go to www apple com about environment Appendix B_ Safety Use and Care Information Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment Keyboard and Trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line This Not this Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms Not this Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands wrists or arms after intensive
40. e display s default resolution To adjust the resolution on your display Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar Open the Displays pane of System Preferences To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar click Show displays in menu bar Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer and recharges the computer s battery Important For optimal performance use only the power adapter that came with your computer or purchase an additional 65W Apple Portable Power Adapter When you first connect your power adapter to your computer a light glows green for a second to indicate power is available An amber light indicates that the battery is being charged A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged You can monitor the battery level using the Battery icon in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the bottom of the battery see page 47 Chapter 2 The Basics 21 22 To extend the reach of your power adapter remove the AC plug from the adapter Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and insert the other end into a wall outlet Warning Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it into an electrical outlet If you re using the AC plug with your power adapter make sure the two prongs are snapped into their completely extended position before plugging in the adapter
41. e format you want to create An icon for the DVD appears on the desktop Double click the DVD icon then drag files and folders to it Click the Burn Disc icon beside the disc name in the Finder Sidebar For more information about how to use iDVD open iDVD and see the onscreen help Important If your battery runs down when you are burning a DVD the burn may fail and the DVD disc will not be able to be used again To avoid this always use your power adapter when burning a DVD Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Battery When the external power adapter is not connected your computer draws power from its battery Depending on the applications you use and external devices connected to your PowerBook you may find that the length of time that you can run your PowerBook off one battery charge varies Turning off certain features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth wireless technology can help to conserve battery charge For more information about using your battery see Battery Conservation Tips on page 49 You can determine the charge left in your battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself Press the button next to the lights and the lights glow to show how much charge is left in the battery The indicator lights remain lit for a few seconds after you press the button You can check the charge with the battery in or out of your PowerBook If your battery runs low while you are working you can put yo
42. e not ready to set up your connection yet you can skip that process and come back to it later See Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 73 for information about how to set it up later If you are ready gather the information below for the type of connection you ll be using You can write information from your ISP or network administrator on these pages then enter it in Setup Assistant To set up a telephone dial up connection gather the following information e Service provider name e User or account name e Password e ISP phone number Alternate phone number e Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line To set up a DSL cable modem LAN or AirPort Extreme wireless connection First choose your connection method ask your system administrator or your ISP if you don t know e Manually e Using DHCP with a manual address Using DHCP Using BootP PPP If you re unsure which method to use Using DHCP may be a good choice because the network supplies most of the required information for you automatically If you selected Manually or Using DHCP with a manual address gather the following e IP address e Subnet mask e Router address Note If you selected Using DHCP with a manual address you don t need a subnet mask or router address Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 12 If you selected Using DHCP gather the following optional information ask your ISP if you need it
43. e out port Note While devices are plugged in sound won t come through your built in speakers Unplug any headphones or speakers to hear the computer speakers You can connect external speakers headphones and other sound output devices to the headphone out port The headphone out port is a stereo 3 5 mini phono jack You can record sound onto your hard disk using the built in microphone located under the left speaker grille You can also connect external microphones or other audio equipment to the audio line in port The audio line in port is a stereo 3 5 mini phono jack which does not provide power to a connected device so you must use self powered peripherals For applications such as iMovie that can record sounds use the Sound pane of System Preferences to select the audio input device you want to use including microphones connected via USB Chapter 3 Using Your Computer The volume controls on your keyboard allow you to easily change volume You can also access these controls from the Sound pane of System Preferences For more information about using or troubleshooting sound on your computer choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar and search for sound External Video Support DVI VGA and S Video Your computer has an external monitor DVI port that allows you to directly connect a display or projector with a DVI port Use the included DVI to VGA adapter to connect your PowerBook to monitors and projectors that
44. e power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet Be sure to use the power adapter that came with your computer e Check if your battery needs to be recharged Press the small button on the battery You should see one to four lights indicating the battery s level of charge If only one battery level indicator light is flashing allow the power adapter to charge the battery until at least one indicator light is glowing continuously If that does not work press the Power button and immediately hold down the Command 38 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time e If you recently installed additional memory make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer See whether removing it allows the computer to start up see page 53 e If you are still unable to start up your computer see the service and support information that came with your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for service If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes Try restarting your system Unplug any devices that are connected to your PowerBook except the power adapter Hold down the Command 3 and Control keys and press the Power button to restart the system Let the battery charge to at least 10 percent before plugging in any external devices and resuming your work To see how much the battery has recharged look at the Battery status icon in t
45. either Using PPP or Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop up menu as instructed by your ISP If you have a static IP address from your ISP choose Manually and type the address in the IP Address field 5 Type the domain name server DNS addresses in the DNS Servers field een Network lt wma a Ve Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Show Built in Ethernet E TCP 1P PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet Configure IPv4 Using PPP a IP Address Subnet Mask 255 255 252 0 Router 17 206 44 1 DNS Servers 18 207 40 25 Optional Search Domains Optional IPv6 Address fe80 0000 0000 0000 0000 93ff fedb 2ff2 Configure IPv6 P EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now 6 Click Apply Now Once you configure your network your Internet connection is ready You can open your web browser or other TCP IP application to test your connection Important If you did not select the option to connect automatically you will need to open the Internet Connect application choose the correct configuration and then click Connect For more information choose Help gt Internet Connect Help from the menu bar at the top of the display Appendix C Connecting to the Internet AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection You can configure your AirPort Extreme network and Internet connection using AirPort S
46. emory you added For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer click the More Info button 3 If the memory is not recognized or your computer does not start up correctly shut down your PowerBook and check the instructions again to make sure that the memory you installed is compatible with this PowerBook and that it is installed correctly If you still have problems remove the memory and consult the support information that came with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer 57 Troubleshooting If you have a problem working with your PowerBook check here first for solutions and advice When you experience a problem there is usually a simple and quick solution Be aware of the conditions that led up to the problem Making a note of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes and then find the answers you need Things to note include The applications you were using when the problem occurred Problems that occur only with a specific application may indicate that the application is not compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your computer Any software that you recently installed especially software that added items to the System folder Certain applications install extensions that may not be compatible with the Classic environment Any new hardware such as additional memory or a periphe
47. er Turn on the external display or projector Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display Connect the display cable to your PowerBook Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or the Displays icon in the menu bar To connect an external display or projector with a VGA connection to your computer Turn on the external display or projector Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display Connect the DVI to VGA adapter that came with your PowerBook to the VGA connector of the external display or projector Connect the DVI to VGA adapter to your PowerBook Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display Important To ensure that your PowerBook automatically detects the external display or projector be sure the DVI to VGA adapter is plugged into the external display or projector first Adjust the resolution on the external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or the Displays icon in the menu bar Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed You can use your PowerBook with the display closed if the computer is connected to an external monitor keyboard and mouse and the power adapter is plugged into the PowerBook and an outlet Important To use your PowerBook with the display closed the power adapter must be plugged into
48. er Using Your PowerBook General Safety Instructions Battery Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Ergonomics Connecting to the Internet Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Dial Up Modem With Point to Point Protocol PPP Connections DSL Cable Modem or LAN Internet Connections AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Top Ten Questions Communications Regulation Information Contents Getting Started 1 Your PowerBook is a full featured notebook computer Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important Read all the installation instructions and safety information see page 67 carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket Basic Features of Your PowerBook AirPort Extreme Bluetooth antenna window Built in speaker located under speaker grille Microphone Function key Fn AirPort Extreme Bluetooth antenna window Power button Built in speaker Sleep indicator light Trackpad Trackpad Slot loading release button button optical drive Mute Lx Video Mode Standard control Toggle key function keys Brightness Volume Num Lock Keyboard illumination Media controls controls key controls not on all models Eject key Chapter1 Getting Started 4 Db Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightn
49. ess Networking and Internet Access Your PowerBook has an AirPort Extreme Card installed AirPort Extreme offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home at work or in the classroom Instead of using traditional cables AirPort Extreme uses wireless local area network LAN technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet transfer files play multiplayer games and more The AirPort Extreme Card is compatible with both the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station and the original Apple AirPort Base Station and any 802 11b or 802 11g compliant products Note Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Extreme Card an 802 11b or 802 11g access point such as an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Base Station and Internet access fees may apply Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with AirPort Range may vary with site conditions How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort Extreme you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station which has a physical connection to the Internet AirPort Extreme technology works like a cordless telephone The AirPort Extreme Card in the computer makes a wireless connection to the base station which is connected to the telephone line or a DSL or cable modem Connection to the Internet AC outlet A
50. ess of your PowerBook display Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built in speakers and headphone port Keyboard illumination controls not standard on all PowerBooks Increase or decrease the brightness of your keyboard illumination Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in the PowerBook keyboard When the numeric keypad is activated a green light glows on the key Video Mode Toggle key Use this key to switch between dual display mode extending your desktop across the built in and external display and video mirroring mode presenting the same information on both the built in and external display Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc Microphone Record sounds directly on your PowerBook hard disk with this built in microphone located under the left speaker grille Built in speakers 2 Listen to music movies games and other multimedia Function Fn key Press and hold this key to activate the function keys F1 to F12 Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the PowerBook is in sleep Display release button Push this button to release your display and open your PowerBook Trackpad Move the pointer on the PowerBook display Slot loading optical drive Your optical drive can read CD ROM discs Photo CDs standard audio discs DVD ROM and DVD R discs DVD movies and other kinds of media It can also write music documents and other d
51. etup Assistant located in the Utilities folder within your Applications folder The assistant helps you configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station and set up your computer to use AirPort Extreme For more information about your AirPort Extreme Base Station see the AirPort Extreme Base Station Setup Guide that came with your base station If your AirPort Extreme Base Station is already configured in most cases your AirPort Extreme Card is ready to access it immediately To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose an AirPort network listed there Turn AirPort Off Wacky v 42Net Other Create Network Use Interference Robustness Open Internet Connect If you don t see an AirPort network listed you can use AirPort Setup Assistant to check or change your settings or you can change them using the Network pane of System Preferences Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Gather the following information from your system administrator if you ll be setting up a manual connection which uses specific preassigned addresses for your servers and computer If you ll be connecting using DHCP most of this information is provided to your computer automatically by the network so ask your system administrator what is required Domain name server DNS addresses if necessary DHCP or manual IP address configuration e IP address e Router address
52. ght 7 slot loading optical drive 7 software installer 63 Software Update 27 speakers 7 40 103 104 specifications SDRAM 53 static IP address 81 stopping an application 29 the computer 17 storing your PowerBook 68 SuperDrive 43 S video out port 41 System Preferences 24 T telephone dial up connection 11 75 testing your Internet configuration 78 tips 22 trackpad 7 15 22 transferring files or documents 28 information 35 trouble ejecting a disc 62 troubleshooting AirPort 62 an application 61 computer freezes 60 computer won t respond 60 computer won t turn on 61 display goes black 61 ejecting a disc 62 Internet connection 62 pointer won t move 60 your connection 88 Index TV out port 9 typing position 71 U Universal Serial Bus USB 32 updating software 27 USB devices and battery power 32 hubs 33 multiple devices 33 ports 9 32 using AirPort 38 Bluetooth devices 37 FireWire devices 34 multiple USB devices 33 your optical drive 43 using DHCP option 12 75 V VGA connection 42 video playing 45 video mirroring 41 Video Mode Toggle key 7 volume controls 7 W waking your computer 16 wireless connections 38 working with a printer 25
53. have VGA connectors The TV out port also known as an S video out port on your computer lets you connect to a television videocassette recorder VCR or video projection system using an S video cable You can use TV out to display images on a television record computer images on a VCR or play DVD Video discs on your television If the device you want to connect has a composite port rather than an S video port you can use the S video to composite adapter that came with your PowerBook S video out port When an external monitor or television is connected you can either have the same image appear on both the internal display and the external monitor known as video mirroring or use the external monitor to extend the size of the Mac OS desktop known as dual display mode By default your PowerBook starts up in dual display mode Press the F7 key to switch between dual display and video mirroring modes Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 41 42 If you want sound to come from the external display such as a projector or TV you need to connect an audio cable from the computer s headphone out port to that device Note Because of the display limitations of most televisions images displayed on the television screen will be of lower quality than those on the built in display or an external monitor Connecting an External Display or Projector To connect an external display or projector with a DVI connection to your comput
54. he menu bar Other Problems If you forgot your password Insert the first software install and restore disc into your computer Then restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up Choose Installer gt Reset Password from the menu bar Follow the instructions on the screen If you have a problem with an application For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple contact the manufacturer Software manufacturers often provide software updates on their websites e You can configure your PowerBook to automatically check for and install the latest Apple software using the Software Update pane of System Preferences For more information choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar and search for Software Update Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 61 62 If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication e Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your AirPort Extreme Card or base station e Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point e Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network s access point by checking the AirPort Extreme signal level Check the AirPort status icon in the menu bar Up to four bars appear to show signal strength Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this range Rep
55. igital files on CD R and CD RW discs If you have a SuperDrive you can also write to DVD R discs Power button Turn your PowerBook on and off or put it to sleep AirPort Extreme Bluetooth antenna window With an optional AirPort Extreme Base Station or other wireless hub connect to the Internet wirelessly You can also wirelessly connect to devices equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology such as mice keyboards personal digital assistants and cell phones For additional information about AirPort Extreme or your optical drive see Chapter 3 Using Your Computer on page 31 Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Features of Your PowerBook POWER adapter port USB 2 0 port Headphone out port amp Internal KA Audio line in PC Card slot modem port port FireWire lt gt Gigabit Ethernet port 400 port 10 100 1000Base T k raje Security USB 2 0 port S FireWire HT S video IOI DVI slot 800 port out port port Chapter 1 Getting Started lt gt OUT IE Security slot Protect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable Power adapter port Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line
56. information open the User Accounts control panel You can write the information directly on the next few pages then enter it in the Setup Assistant If you are using a dial up modem plug the phone cord included with most Macintosh computers into your computer s modem port and into a phone wall jack If you are using a DSL or cable modem follow the instructions that came with the modem to connect it to your computer Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Gathering the Information You Need You can write the information you get from your Internet service provider ISP your network administrator or your other computer on these pages then enter it in Network Setup Assistant To set up a telephone dial up connection gather the following information Service provider name User or account name Password ISP phone number Alternate phone number Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line To set up a DSL cable modem LAN or AirPort Extreme wireless connection First choose your connection method ask your system administrator or your ISP if you don t know e Manually Using DHCP with a manual address Using DHCP e Using BootP PPP If you re unsure which method to use Using DHCP may be a good choice because the network supplies most of the required information for you automatically If you selected Manually or Using DHCP with a manual address gather the following IP address Subnet mask Route
57. ing such devices You can also purchase an additional battery that you can switch into your computer when power gets low For more information about conserving battery power see Battery Conservation Tips on page 49 put a disc in my optical drive but nothing happened How do know if the disc is compatible with my optical drive Press the Media Eject key to eject the disc Apple slot loading optical drives support only round 12 cm discs Nonstandard discs with noncircular shapes do not work in the optical drive For more information about nonstandard discs check the AppleCare Knowledge Base at www apple com support Warning Inserting a nonstandard disc into the optical drive may damage the drive How do connect a monitor or TV to my PowerBook Your PowerBook comes with an external monitor port and adapters for connecting many commonly used monitors TVs and video displays If your device has a connector that is different from the external monitor port on your PowerBook you need to attach an adapter to connect it to the port To see the adapters included with your PowerBook see page 5 For more information about connecting displays and other devices see External Video Support DVI VGA and S Video on page 41 forgot my password How do reset it You can reset your password if you forget it You do this by starting up from the software install and restore disc that came with your computer Once the Insta
58. ions If you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem or Ethernet LAN ask your ISP or network administrator how you should configure your Internet connection e Manually With a manual configuration your ISP or network administrator provides a static IP address and other information that you enter in Network preferences e Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP With a DHCP configuration the DHCP server automatically enters the information for you e Using Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and password to connect to the Internet you may need to configure your network to use PPPoE Make sure you have the information from your ISP available as you configure your network see page 75 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 79 80 To set up Network preferences for the built in Ethernet port 1 Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar Click Network Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu AA U N Select the On checkbox next to Built in Ethernet e600 Network s maD Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Show Network Port Configurations p B Check a configuration to make it active Drag configurations into the order you want to try them when connecting to a network On Port Configurations 1 internal Modem n Built in Ethernet din ES Edit
59. irPort Extreme Base Station For More Information on AirPort Extreme To purchase an AirPort Extreme Base Station contact your Apple Authorized Reseller or go to the Apple Store at www apple com store Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Additional information on AirPort Extreme is available in AirPort Help Choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar then choose Library gt AirPort Help from the menu bar You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www apple com airport or at www apple com support Ethernet 10 100 1000Base T Your computer comes with built in 10 100 1000 megabit per second Mbit s twisted pair Ethernet networking capability which you can use to connect to a network including a Gigabit Ethernet network or to a cable or DSL modem Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers You may be able to store and retrieve information use network printers modems and email or connect to the Internet You can also use Ethernet to share files between two computers or set up a small network The Ethernet port on your PowerBook automatically detects other Ethernet devices You don t need an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting to other Ethernet devices e Use 2 pair category 3 or higher Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base T Ethernet network e Use 2 pair category 5 or higher Ethernet cables to connect to a 100Base T Ethernet netwo
60. iz Password eos Telephone Number 555 3456 Alternate Number 555 3457 Optional LA Save password Checking this box allows all users of this computer to access this Internet account without entering a password PPP Options Dial Now ff r EM Click the lock to prevent further changes C Assist me C Apply Now To test your Internet configuration 1 Open the Internet Connect application in the Applications folder Click the Internal Modem icon if necessary Enter your dial up telephone number account name and password if necessary Click Connect BW N Internet Connect dials your ISP and establishes a connection Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To connect automatically when you start a TCP IP application such as a web browser or email 1 Click PPP Options in the PPP pane of Network preferences 2 Select the Connect automatically when needed checkbox Session Options M Connect automatically when needed Prompt every 30 minutes to maintain connection Disconnect if idle for 10 minutes Disconnect when user logs out Redial if busy Redial 1 times Wait 5 seconds before redialing Advanced Options Terminal Script None Send PPP echo packets Use TCP header compression C Connect using a terminal window command line Prompt for password after dialing Use verbose logging Cancel OK 3 Click OK and Apply Now DSL Cable Modem or LAN Internet Connect
61. le discs are spinning When using your PowerBook or when charging the battery it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm For prolonged use place your PowerBook on a flat stable surface The bottom of the case is raised slightly to allow airflow that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures As you get to know your new computer you may hear small noises during startup and when using your hard disk and optical drives For example your hard disk and optical drives may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs After the PowerBook runs for some time a small fan may turn on to cool it producing a faint sound Small noises are part of the PowerBook s normal functioning For more safety instructions about handling and using your PowerBook in different locations be sure to see Appendix B Safety Use and Care Information on page 67 20 Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new PowerBook you may need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to see Use the keys labeled with the icon to adjust screen brightness 0 Brightness controls Keyboard illumination controls If the F8 F9 and F10 keys are marked with illumination icons then your computer has keyboard illumination and an ambient light sensing ALS system The ALS sensors are located under the speaker grilles and will automatically adjust the brightness of your display
62. lecommunications Network and is approved for use within the United Kingdom with the following features Modem facility e Autocalling facility e Autoanswer facility DTMF signaling Operation in the absence of proceed indication or upon detection of proceed indication This product is in conformity with relevant regulatory standards following the provisions of European Council Directives 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive and 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC EMC Directive Informationen fur Deutschland Diese Modem Karte ist als Endeinrichtung vorgesehen und muss an ein TAE mit F Kodierung angeschlossen werden Diese Endeinrichtung ist in Konformitat gem ss Niederspannungsrichtlinie 73 23 EWG sowie EMC Richtlinien 89 336 EWG und 92 31 EWG Informations pour la France Ce mat riel est conforme aux normes applicables de s curit l ctrique d apr s la directive 73 23 CEE et aux normes applicables de comptabilit l ctromagn tique d apr s la directive 89 336 CEE modifi par la directive 92 31 CEE Information You Need in Australia All telecommunications devices are required to be labelled as complying to the Australian telecommunications standards ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the integrity of the Australian telecommunications network To provide compliance with the Australian Communications Authority s technical standards please ensure that the following AT co
63. ller program opens choose Installer gt Reset Password from the menu bar Follow the instructions on the screen Appendix D Top Ten Questions hear a fan coming on and my PowerBook seems to get quite warm Is that OK As your PowerBook operates it s designed to keep itself within safe thermal limits The fan comes on and stays on to keep the PowerBook operating at normal temperatures The bottom of your PowerBook may become warm because it s designed to let heat dissipate through the case This is normal For more information see Using Your PowerBook on page 68 My application or Mac OS X doesn t seem to be working correctly Do need to reinstall Mac OS X The process of troubleshooting a problem requires that you determine a number of things such as whether a problem always happens with a specific application is related to your operating system or is due to faulty hardware Before you reinstall see Troubleshooting on page 59 to help analyze the problem Apple also provides many technical explanations and advice for solving problems in the AppleCare Knowledge Base To access the Knowledge Base on the web go to www apple com support If you determine that you must reinstall Mac OS X you ll find instructions in Restoring Your Computer s Software on page 63 installed an application on my PowerBook but it doesn t seem to be working Where can go for help Check the documentation that came with the a
64. may extend the company s internal wiring for single line individual service by means of a certified telephone extension cord Be aware however that compliance with these conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any equipment malfunctions or repairs or alterations that you make to this equipment may cause the telecommunications company to request that you disconnect the equipment In Canada contact Apple at 7495 Birchmount Road Markham Ontario L3R 5G2 800 263 3394 Warning Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician Load number 0 1 The load number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to the telephone loop that is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination of a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the load numbers of all devices does not exceed 100 Telephone jack type CA 11
65. mmands are maintained ATBO ITU CCITT operation AT amp GO no guard tone AT amp P1 33 66 pulse dial make break ratio ATSO 0 or ATSO 1 no answer or answer greater than one ring ATS6 95 DTMF period between 70 255 ms ATS11 95 DTMF period between 70 255 ms For calls that are automatically generated a total of three call attempts are allowed to a telephone number with a minimum period between calls of 2 seconds If the call does not connect after three attempts 30 minutes must expire before automatic redialing may be initiated Failure to set the modem and any associated communications software to the above settings may result in the modem being non compliant with Australian telecommunications standards Under these circumstances a user could be subject to significant penalties under the Telecommunications Act 1997 This modem must be properly secured in order for you to use it Telecommunications network voltages exist inside the computer and the telecommunications line connection must be removed before opening the computer Information You Need in New Zealand This modem is fully approved to operate on the New Zealand telecommunications network under Telepermit number PTC 211 04 002 All telecommunications devices are required to hold a Telepermit and be labelled accordingly with the approved Telepermit number to comply with the New Zealand telecommunications standards ensuring the health and safet
66. n t start up try using FireWire Target Disk Mode to transfer files to another computer see page 35 Then restart the computer by inserting the first software install and restore disc into the optical drive and restarting the computer To install applications and Classic support Back up essential files if possible Insert the first software install and restore disc that came with your computer Double click the Install Applications and Classic Support icon Follow the onscreen instructions Note iCal iChat iMovie iPhoto iSync iTunes and Safari are part of Mac OS X To install them you must follow the instructions for installing Mac OS X Locating Your Product Serial Number You can see your computer s serial number by choosing About This Mac from the Apple menu and then clicking the More Info button or by opening System Profiler in Applications Utilities and clicking Hardware The serial number for your PowerBook is also located in the battery bay Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 63 Click the triangles in the window to show and hide information in the different categories Specifications Appendix You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your PowerBook such as the amount of built in memory hard disk size devices connected and the product serial number To access the information in System Profiler choose Apple gt About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Inf
67. net servers to see if any updates are available for your computer You can set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software To check for updated software 1 Open System Preferences 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen een Software Update o 8 amp a Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk f Update Software Installed Updates Software Update checks for new and updated versions of your software based on information about your computer and current software M Check for updates Weekly f 3 1 Download important updates in the background You will be notified when the updates are ready to be installed Check Now Last status Software Update has not been used yet e For more information search for Software Update in Mac OS Help e For the latest information on the Mac OS go to the Mac OS website at www apple com macos Chapter 2 The Basics 27 28 Using the Internet During the initial setup you were instructed on how to connect to the Internet If you need to change to a different type of connection such as DSL cable modem Ethernet local area network LAN or AirPort Extreme network you can find more information in Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 73 Transferring Files to Another Computer If you want to transfer files or documents to or from your PowerBook there are several
68. ng memory or removing the hard disk Warning Use only the power adapter that came with your PowerBook computer Adapters for other electronic devices including other PowerBook models and other portable computers may look similar but they may affect your computer s performance or damage it Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Always disconnect the phone cord before opening the computer to perform procedures such as installing memory or removing the hard disk Warning Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem because the wrong type of line could damage the modem Connectors and Ports Never force a connector into a port If the connector and port don t join with reasonable ease they probably don t match Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port 67 Using Your PowerBook When using your PowerBook or when charging the battery it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm For prolonged use place your PowerBook on a flat stable surface The bottom of the PowerBook case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the computer to the cooler air outside The bottom of the case is raised slightly to allow airflow that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures In addition the computer vents warm air from the back of the case Warning Do not place your PowerBook on a pillow or other
69. nother TCP IP application to test your Internet connection Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 81 82 DHCP Configuration After you set up a DHCP configuration the DHCP server automatically provides your network information To set up a DHCP configuration 1 In Network preferences choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu 2 Click TCP IP if necessary 3 Choose Using DHCP from the Configure IPv4 pop up menu een Network w mae a Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Show Built in Ethernet amp TCPMP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet Configure IPv4 Using DHCP Ww IP Address 17 206 44 130 Renew DHCP Lease Subnet Mask 255 255 252 0 DHCP Client ID if required Router 17 206 44 1 DNS Servers 12 207 55 80 Optional Search Domains Optional IPv6 Address fe80 0000 0000 0000 0000 93ff fedb 2ff2 Configure IPv6 s 7 EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now 4 Click Apply Now Open your web browser or another TCP IP application to test your Internet connection Note Unless your ISP instructs you to do otherwise ignore the DHCP Client ID field and the Search Domains field Appendix C Connecting to the Internet PPPoE Configuration Some DSL based ISPs use Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and
70. number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area Telephone jack type USOC RJ 11 An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that complies with Part 6B rules See the installation instructions for details Telephone Line Problems If your telephone doesn t work there may be a problem with your telephone line Disconnect the modem to see if the problem goes away If it doesn t report the problem either to your local telephone company or to your company s telecommunications people If disconnecting the modem eliminates the problem the modem itself may need service See the service and support information that came with your Apple product for instructions on how to contact Apple or an Apple authorized service provider for assistance If you do not disconnect your modem when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service temporarily until you correct the problem The telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that co
71. o or open System Profiler located in Applications Utilities 60e System Profile Tom Clark s Computer 3 8 04 1 48 PM Contents Hardware Overview Machine Model PowerBook G4 Memory Aluminum 15 PCI AGP Cards CPU Type PowerPC G4 1 1 ATA Number Of CPUs 1 SCSI CPU Speed 1 5 GHz USB L2 Cache per CPU 512 KB FireWi Memory 1GB soie Bus Speed 167 MHz AirPort Card Boot ROM Version 4 8 2d11 Modems Serial Number W840900BDVT YW Software Applications Extensions Network Logs C E 4 Operating Environment e Operating temperature 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C e Altitude 3048 m 10 000 ft maximum e Relative humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Power Adapter e Input AC 100 240 volts V 50 60 hertz Hz e Output DC 24 5 V 2 65 A 65 66 Battery e Output DC 10 8 V Capacity 4600 mAh Additional information is available on the Internet at www apple com powerbook and www apple com support Appendix A Specifications Safety Use and Care Information Appendix Read this important PowerBook safety and maintenance information Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power Adapter Always leave space around your power adapter Do not use this equipment in a location where airflow around the power adapter or computer is confined Always disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery before opening the computer to perform procedures such as installi
72. o an external monitor or projection device that uses a DVI connector or use the included DVI to VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor You can also use a DVI to ADC adapter sold separately to connect to an Apple flat panel display For additional information about these features see Chapter 3 Using Your Computer on page 31 Chapter 1 Getting Started 10 Setting Up Your PowerBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away Step 1 Plug In the Power Adapter Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the PowerBook power adapter port Important Be sure to snap the electrical prongs on your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the outlet AC plug Power adapter plug Power adapter port AC cord To extend the reach of your power adapter you can attach the AC cord if desired See Using Your Power Adapter on page 21 Chapter1 Getting Started Step 2 Prepare to Get Connected The first time you start up your computer a setup assistant welcomes you and takes you through the registration process It will also help you set up your computer and Internet connection Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider ISP Fees may apply Setting up your Internet connection usually requires you to supply information such as the account name your ISP gives you If you r
73. of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple authorized dealer For non Apple peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance Responsible party contact for FCC matters only Apple Computer Inc Product Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M S 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 974 2000 Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada VCCI Class B Statement SUERESERE ERIC DUT CORB SAERESEN EANIRES amp VCC D IL ET lt 752 B S NRET Jo CORERRERET RENSEL ENE UTUETHN CORBRMIVAPTFLEV AVR ROE LCEAENS Ct BREE Sie FCEMBVET MRABAT gt TIEL WERE LTC ESL European Community Complies with European Directives 72 23 EEC 89 336 EEC and 99 5 EEC 95 96 Laser Information Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magnifying lenses with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes For
74. ones with a minijack to the headphone port of your PowerBook for private listening To learn more about iTunes open iTunes and see the onscreen Help To learn more about your optical drive see Using Your Optical Drive on page 43 Warning Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time can damage your hearing Chapter 2 The Basics Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device If you have a digital camera videocamera scanner or other device that has a USB or FireWire connector you can connect it to your PowerBook Follow the installation instructions that came with your device For more information about FireWire see FireWire on page 34 For more information about USB see Universal Serial Bus USB on page 32 Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your PowerBook to an Ethernet network or a wireless network see Ethernet 10 100 1000Base T on page 39 and AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access on page 38 for more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection Also open Mac OS Help and search for Ethernet or open AirPort Admin Utility and choose Help gt AirPort Help Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions drivers and other enhancements from Apple When you are connected to the Internet Software Update checks Apple s Inter
75. or more information about Apple Hardware Test see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the first software install and restore disc If you have problems with your Internet connection e Make sure your telephone line or network cable is connected and functioning properly Chapter 5 Troubleshooting BW N A W N e If you are using a dial up Internet connection make sure that your telephone cord is plugged into the modem port marked with the amp icon and not the Ethernet port marked with the lt gt icon on the computer Open the Network pane of System Preferences and verify the information entered there with your Internet service provider ISP or network administrator If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS If the answers to your questions are not in this manual look in Mac OS Help for instructions and troubleshooting information e Check the Apple Support website at www apple com support for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates Restoring Your Computers Software Use the software install and restore discs that came with your computer to install Mac OS X applications and Classic support To install Mac OS X Back up essential files if possible Insert the first software install and restore disc that came with your computer Double click the Install Mac OS X icon Follow the onscreen instructions Note If you re experiencing problems and the computer wo
76. ord to the Ethernet hub or outlet Then connect the other end of the cord to the computer s Ethernet port lt gt Gigabit Ethernet port 10 100 1000Base T OSE 3 Ethernet cord Chapter 1 Getting Started 14 Step 4 Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered you re ready to start up your computer Setup Assistant launches automatically to help you To turn on the computer press the Power button You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer It takes the computer a few moments to start up Note Press the Power button once briefly up to one second Holding down the Power button as your computer starts up may shut down your computer again Power button Problems Turning the Computer On Nothing happens when you press the Power button The battery may be drained Make sure that you plugged the power adapter firmly into both the computer and a power source The plug should light when you plug it into the computer If the computer still doesn t start up see Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer on page 60 You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark e This icon usually means that the computer can t find the system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer Try restarting Hold down the Power button for 4 to 5 seconds until the computer turns off Then press the Power button again If
77. ositioning or rotating the computer may improve reception e See AirPort Help choose Help gt Mac Help then choose Library gt AirPort Help from the menu bar and the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information If you have trouble ejecting a disc Quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again If that doesn t work restart the computer while holding down the trackpad button If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware You can use the Apple Hardware Test application to help determine if there is a problem with one of your computer s components such as the memory or processor Apple Hardware Test is on the first software install and restore disc To use Apple Hardware Test Disconnect all external devices from your computer If you have an Ethernet cable connected disconnect it Start up your computer using Apple Hardware Test Insert the first software install and restore disc into your computer Then restart your computer and hold down the Option key as it starts up A list of available startup volumes appears Click Apple Hardware Test and click the right arrow When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears follow the onscreen instructions If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem it displays an error code Make a note of the error code before pursuing other support options If Apple Hardware Test does not detect a hardware failure the problem may be software related F
78. password to connect to the Internet check with your ISP to determine if you should connect using PPPoE To set up a PPPoE connection Have your user name password and if required the domain name server DNS address from your ISP available see page 75 1 In Network preferences choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu 2 Click PPPoE and select Connect using PPPoE een Network eo lt nm 460 a Tv Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic kK Show Built in Ethernet li TCP IP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Ethernet LA Connect using PPPoE Service Provider NorthernWest Optional Account Name Sunrise Password eeeee PPPoE Service Name ADSL 1 Optional M save password Checking this box allows all users of this computer to access this Internet account without entering a password _ PPPoE Options C Show PPPoE status in menu bar n EM Click the lock to prevent further changes Assist me Apply Now 3 Type the information into the corresponding fields If you want all users of your computer to use the same connection method select Save password Note To connect automatically when you start a TCP IP application such as a web browser or email click PPPoE Options then select Connect automatically when needed Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 83 84 4 Click TCP IP and choose
79. ple com store For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Additional information on using and configuring an external monitor is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar and search for monitor Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs or DVDs using your optical drive You can play multimedia on CD discs and music from audio CDs Your optical drive can write music documents and other digital files onto CD R and CD RW discs You can also play DVD movies and use most DVD discs If you have a SuperDrive you can also record information on blank DVD R discs Important The optical drive on your PowerBook supports standard circular 12 cm discs Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported Noncircular discs may become lodged in the drive Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 43 44 Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc 1 With the computer turned on insert the disc with the label facing up into the drive slot until you feel the drive catch the disc and take it the rest of the way in The disc may need to be inserted nearly all the way in before the drive takes it in the rest of the way This is normal Note Some DVD discs are two sided To use the second side you need to flip the disk over 2 When the icon for the disc appears on
80. pplication for instructions on how to get support Often manufacturers are aware of common problems that might occur with their applications and provide solutions and updates for immediate use If your program is not an Apple product you ll need to contact the manufacturer directly for the best support Appendix D Top Ten Questions 93 Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation You can determine whether your computer s
81. r address Note If you selected Using DHCP with a manual address you don t need a subnet mask or router address If you selected Using DHCP gather the following optional information ask your ISP if you need it DHCP client ID e DNS servers Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 75 76 If you selected PPP for PPPoE connections gather the following e Service provider e Account name Password e PPPoE service name The information below is optional Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it e DNS servers Domain name Proxy server Entering Your Information After gathering your specific setup information from your ISP or network administrator you can click the Assist me button in the Network preferences pane to open Network Setup Assistant or you can enter the information manually To enter your information manually follow the steps that correspond to your connection method e Dial up modem with Point to Point Protocol PPP connection see page 77 Cable modem DSL or LAN connection using these configurations e Manual see page 81 DHCP see page 82 e PPPoE see page 83 AirPort Extreme wireless connection see page 85 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Dial Up Modem With Point to Point Protocol PPP Connections A dial up modem is the most common way to connect to the Internet Your modem uses a method called Point to Point Protocol PPP to connect to
82. r printer use the Print amp Fax pane of System Preferences to select your printer for use If you re connecting to a printer via a network you may need to know the network name or address of the printer to select it If you have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station you can connect to the printer and print wirelessly Chapter 2 The Basics 25 26 _ To set up a printer Open System Preferences and click the Print amp Fax icon Click the Set Up Printers button Click the Add button Choose the type of connection for your printer for example USB AppleTalk and so on from the pop up menu 088 Printer List USB iy InMenu Name Product Type To add a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station choose Rendezvous from the pop up menu Select or enter your printer information and click Add Monitoring Printing Once you ve sent a document to a printer you can monitor printing and halt or put it temporarily on hold To monitor printing Click the Printer icon in the Dock to open the Printer window You can now see the print jobs in the print queue and work with them For more information choose Help gt Mac Help and search for printing Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you d like to listen to music while you work insert a music CD in your optical drive iTunes an easy to use music player appears automatically on the screen You can also connect headph
83. r turn clockwise to unlock the battery and gently remove it To replace the battery e Place the right side of the battery into the battery compartment Gently press the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into place Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Note Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines For more information see Battery Disposal Information on page 96 Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with your computer is connected the battery recharges whether the computer is off on or in sleep However the battery recharges more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep You can monitor the battery charge level using the Battery status icon in the menu bar Icon Only Time Percentage Open Energy Saver The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of power left in the battery with the applications peripheral devices and system settings display brightness Energy Saver settings and so on you are currently using To make more battery power available close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use and adjust your Energy Saver settings see the next section Battery Conservation Tips The amount of work time your PowerBook battery can provide before you need to recharge depends on the applications and peripheral devices you re currently using and the steps you take to conserve power while you work For the
84. r your computer check the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 34 FireWire Your computer has one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port With FireWire you can easily connect and disconnect external high speed devices such as DV cameras printers scanners and hard disks without restarting your computer You can connect a standard 6 pin FireWire device directly to the FireWire 400 port You can use a 9 to 6 pin FireWire cable to connect the device to the FireWire 800 port You can also connect 9 pin FireWire devices directly to the FireWire 800 port for even faster connections Both ports provide power to connected devices so the devices don t need an additional power plug FireWire 400 port 6 pin FireWire 800 port 9 pin These are some of the things you can do with FireWire Connect a digital videocamera and capture transfer and edit high quality video directly on your computer using video editing software such as iMovie or Final Cut Pro Connect an external FireWire hard disk and use it to back up data or transfer files e Start up from an external FireWire hard disk Connect an external FireWire hard disk with a valid operating system installed on it open the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences and click the FireWire hard disk Restart your computer Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your computer connect the
85. ral that you installed You can also find more troubleshooting information in Mac OS Help on the Apple Support website at www apple com support and in the AppleCare Knowledge Base at kbase info apple com 59 60 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won t respond or the pointer won t move e Press Command 38 Option Esc to force a frozen application to quit If a dialog appears select the application you would like to quit and click Force Quit If you are working in Classic hold down the Option and Command 38 keys and then press the Esc key Next save your work in any open applications and restart the computer to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up e If you are unable to force the application to quit press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to shut down the computer If the computer still doesn t respond try to restart it by simultaneously pressing the Command 38 and Control keys on your keyboard and the Power button If the problem occurs frequently choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen Search for the word freeze to see help for instances when the computer freezes or doesn t respond If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program check with the program s manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer If you know an application is compatible you may need to reinstall your computer s system softw
86. rk e Use 4 pair category 5 or higher Ethernet cables to connect to a 1000Base T Ethernet network Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 39 40 For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information including setting up an Ethernet network and transferring files using Ethernet is available in Mac OS Help Choose Help gt Mac Help from the menu bar and search for Ethernet or network For information on networking products you can use with your PowerBook check the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Using Your Modem Your computer comes with an Apple 56K v 92 modem installed To connect the modem plug one end of the phone cord or RJ 11 cable into the modem port on the computer and the other end into a standard RJ 11 telephone wall jack Make sure you connect to an analog phone line the kind used typically in homes The modem will not work with a digital phone line Warning Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem as it could damage the modem Contact your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you have a digital telephone line For information on how to establish an Internet connection see Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 73 More information about the internal modem is also available in Mac OS Help Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Your PowerBook comes with two built in speakers a built in microphone an audio line in port and a headphon
87. rk Setup Assistant 73 numeric keypad 23 Num Lock key 7 O optical drive 7 43 compatible discs 92 disc sizes supported 43 P password 92 resetting 92 PC Card ejecting 36 inserting 36 slot 9 36 playing a video 45 CDs 43 DVD Video discs 45 plug AC 10 Point to Point Protocol 76 79 83 port audio line in 9 Ethernet 9 external monitor 9 FireWire 9 headphone 9 40 power adapter 9 TV out 9 USB 9 power adapter 21 67 port 9 Power button 7 14 PPPoE 76 configuration 83 connections 12 76 88 Index presentation mode see display mirroring 41 Print amp Fax preferences 26 printing 25 setup 26 problems computer freezes 60 computer won t respond 60 computer won t turn on 61 display goes black 61 Internet connection 62 88 pointer won t move 60 PPPOE connections 88 restoring your software 63 trouble ejecting a disc 62 trouble using AirPort 62 turning the computer on 14 with an application 61 Putting your PowerBook to sleep 16 R RAM 54 recording CD R 45 CD RW 45 DVD 46 music 45 reinstalling 93 reinstalling software 63 removing the battery 48 replacing the battery 48 resetting your password 61 restoring software 63 RJ 11 cable 40 S safety 69 power adapter 67 using your PowerBook 68 SDRAM specifications 53 security slot 9 50 serial number 63 setting up 11 75 my printer 91 to connect manually 76 setting up a printer 26 setup assistant 11 shutting down 17 sleep 16 sleep indicator li
88. s or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP Check the cables and power supplies Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in including the modem power cord the cable from the modem to the computer and the cable from the modem to the wall jack Check the cables and power supplies to Ethernet hubs and routers Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware Cycle the power on your DSL or cable modem by turning it off for a few minutes and then turning it back on Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modem s power cord If your modem has a reset button you can press it either before or after cycling the power PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your ISP using PPPoE first check the cables and power supplies then turn the modem off and on again and reset the modem hardware Check System Preferences settings Choose Apple gt System Preferences from the menu bar Click Network Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu Drag Built in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list Choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu Click PPPoE Select Connect using PPPoE Check the Account Name field to be sure you have entered the correct information from your ISP If you chose to save your password retype it to make sure it is correct Click TCP IP Make sure you ve entered the
89. soft material when it is on as the material may block the airflow vents in particular the rear vents and cause the computer to overheat Never place anything over your keyboard before closing the display This can cause your computer to cycle on and off which may create excessive heat and drain your battery Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and can damage your computer Carrying Your PowerBook If you carry your PowerBook in a bag or briefcase make sure that there are no loose items such as paper clips or coins that could accidentally get inside the computer through an opening such as the optical drive slot Storing Your PowerBook If you are going to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time do one of the following to prevent your PowerBook battery from becoming completely depleted Keep the power adapter connected e Fully charge your PowerBook battery before storing the computer e Fully charge and then remove your PowerBook battery when storing your computer especially important when storing your computer for longer than 5 months Cleaning Your PowerBook Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components e Shut down your PowerBook and remove the battery Use a damp soft lint free cloth to clean the computer s exterior Avoid getting moisture in
90. technology can help eliminate the need for the cables that traditionally connect devices together Devices with Bluetooth wireless technology can connect to each other wirelessly within a 10 meter 33 foot range Bluetooth wireless technology devices include Computers Cell phones e Peripherals keyboard mouse and so on PDAs With Bluetooth wireless technology you can do the following Use your PowerBook to communicate with a mobile phone equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology Your phone can act as a modem to connect you to a wireless service provider at speeds of up to 56 kilobits per second kbit s so you can use your mobile phone to access the Internet Communicate with your handheld PDA Using iSync you can perform a hot sync operation without cables or send your business card or calendar events directly to a colleague s PDA Transfer files between computers even Mac to PC using the transfer utility Apple still recommends the use of AirPort Extreme wireless networking however for anything but the smallest files For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology You can get help using Bluetooth wireless technology by opening the Bluetooth File Exchange application located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder and choosing Help gt Bluetooth Help You can also find information on the Apple website at www apple com bluetooth Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 37 38 AirPort Extreme Wirel
91. tered trademark PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation used under license therefrom Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products The product described in this manual incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 29 31 32 34 36 37 38 Contents Getting Started Basic Features of Your PowerBook Additional Features of Your PowerBook Setting Up How Do Turn My PowerBook Off Calibrating Your Battery What s Next The Basics Getting to
92. the PowerBook and an outlet To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your PowerBook Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Connect the power adapter to the PowerBook and an outlet Close the PowerBook display to put the computer to sleep Follow the steps in the previous section to connect your PowerBook to an external display Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the external keyboard to wake the PowerBook Connecting a Television VCR or Other Video Device To connect a TV VCR or other video device to the PowerBook Connect an S video cable to the TV out amp port on your PowerBook or use the S video to composite adapter to connect a composite video cable and connect the other end to your device If you want to send the sound from your PowerBook to the device connect a miniplug to RCA cable not included from the headphone out 4 port on your PowerBook to the audio input ports on your device Turn on the external device To detect the TV or other external device hold down the Command 38 key and press the F2 key To adjust how the images are displayed on the device use the Displays pane of System Preferences Connecting an Apple Flat Panel Display You can connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat panel display using a DVI to ADC adapter available from your Apple Authorized Reseller an Apple retail store or the Apple Store at www ap
93. the desktop the disc is ready to use Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc do one of the following e Drag the disc icon to the Trash e Press and hold the Media Eject 4 key on the keyboard until the disc ejects Allow the disc to fully eject before removing or reinserting it If you can t eject the disc quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again If that doesn t work restart the computer while holding down the trackpad button Playing DVD Discs To play a DVD Video disc on your PowerBook insert the DVD disc DVD Player opens automatically You ll find DVD Player provides easy to use controls for starting stopping and viewing DVDs If your PowerBook is connected to a TV so that you can watch a DVD Video on the TV screen select 720 x 480 NTSC in the United States or 720 x 576 PAL in Europe and other regions in the Displays pane of System Preferences You can easily connect your PowerBook to your stereo system Use a miniplug to RCA cable not included to connect the headphone out fa port on your PowerBook to the audio input ports on your stereo Recording CD R and CD RW Discs You can record data on CD R and CD RW discs To record data on a CD R or CD RW disc Insert a blank disc into the optical drive In the dialog that appears enter a name for the disc An icon for the disc appears on the desktop Drag files and folders to the disc icon Click the Burn Disc
94. ties folder and double click the printer s name If the window for the printer says Job Stopped click the Start Jobs button If Hold appears beside the job name resume printing by clicking the job name and clicking Resume If a print job has stopped printing because of a technical error you can delete the faulty job by selecting the job and clicking Delete You can then try printing the job again 91 92 How does the Mac OS X interface work Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain tasks Your best source for Mac OS X information is Mac OS Help You ll find introductory explanations for new users users switching from Windows computers and users upgrading from Mac OS 9 Choose Help gt Mac Help from the Help menu in the menu bar at the top of your screen and browse the new user information listed there Many of the basic tasks users are interested in involve the Finder so try searching for Finder too How do make my PowerBook battery last longer You can conserve battery power by using the Energy Saver preference pane to specify how quickly the computer should go to sleep or dim the display Open System Preferences and click the Energy Saver icon Choose settings that are optimized for your type of usage Using peripheral devices such as hard disks that get power from your computer can also shorten the amount of time your battery lasts You can conserve battery power by disconnect
95. tion without restarting your computer Quitting a frozen application may allow you to save your work in other open applications To force an application to quit Press Command 38 Option Esc or choose Force Quit from the Apple menu The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected 6e0e Force Quit Applications If an application doesn t respond for a while select its name and click Force Quit K Finder You can open this window by pressing Force Quit Command Option Escape Click Force Quit The application quits leaving all other applications open If needed you can also force the Classic environment to quit which closes all Classic applications You can also restart the Finder from this dialog If you re experiencing other problems see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting on page 59 Chapter 2 The Basics 29 Using Your Computer Your PowerBook has many built in features and connection capabilities that you can customize and expand to fit your needs These include the following Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports for connecting additional equipment such as printers scanners and other devices to your PowerBook See page 32 FireWire 400 and 800 ports for connecting high speed equipment such as digital videocameras and external hard drives See page 34 A PC Card CardBus slot See page 36 Bluetooth wireless connectivity AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability Ethernet
96. type Internet service provider or network The first step in configuring your connection is gathering the information needed for your connection type To find out what information you need and for instructions on how to configure your connection type see Appendix C Connecting to the Internet on page 73 Your computer also has a Setup Assistant application to help walk you through setting up an Internet connection Open System Preferences and click Network Click the Assist me button to open Network Setup Assistant How do I set up my printer Is it compatible with my PowerBook Begin by connecting your printer and installing any software according to the instructions that came with your printer Next open System Preferences and click the Print amp Fax icon Use the Print amp Fax pane to configure your PowerBook to access the printer You ll find lots of information about setting up printers in Mac OS Help search for printer Also see Connecting to a Printer on page 25 of this manual If your printer doesn t seem to be working as expected you may need to check the manufacturer s website for updated print drivers Often the latest printer software is available for downloading If you sent a print job to your printer but it s not printing check to see if the print job is stopped or on hold by clicking the printer icon in the Dock If no icon appears in the Dock open Printer Setup Utility in the Applications Utili
97. uld affect the operation of your equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service The internal modem will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX Telephone Consumer Protection Act The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it was sent and an identification of the business or other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine of such business entity or individual Information You Need in Canada The Industry Canada IC label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to a user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment make sure that you are permitted to connect to the facilities of the local telecommunications company Be sure you use an acceptable method of connection to install the equipment In some cases you
98. ur PowerBook to sleep and replace the battery with a charged one The internal backup battery provides enough power to maintain the contents of RAM for up to three minutes while you change the battery Note If you have installed additional memory in your PowerBook the backup battery may provide power for less than three minutes Also changing batteries several times in a short period can shorten the length of time the backup battery can maintain data if the backup battery hasn t had time to fully recharge Important If only one flashing light is on very little charge is left If no lights are visible the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power adapter is connected Plug in the power adapter to let the battery recharge or replace the drained battery with a fully charged battery see page 48 Battery LEDs VY Battery Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 47 48 If the battery icon in the Finder menu bar is set to show the percentage of charge you may sometimes notice that the battery does not maintain a full charge of 100 when the power adapter is attached When the battery level eventually drops below 95 percent it will charge all the way to 100 percent This saves battery life as charging is not continuously cycled on and off Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery e Shut down your PowerBook Turn it over and locate the battery latch Use a coin to turn the latch one quarte
99. versal Update Access Chapter 2 The Basics Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following Appearance Select this preference pane to change the colors of buttons menus windows and highlight colors among other options e Desktop amp Screen Saver Select this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of your desktop or change it to a photo or image you like You can also choose an eye catching screen effect that will appear on your screen when the computer is left idle e Dock Select this preference pane to change the look location and behavior of your Dock As you get to know your computer explore the other System Preferences It is your command center for most settings on your PowerBook For more information open Mac OS Help and search for System Preferences or for the specific preference pane you want to change Connecting to a Printer To use a printer with your PowerBook follow the instructions that came with the printer to install required software and connect the printer Many printers connect via a USB cable others are accessed via a network connection such as Ethernet For more information about your USB ports see Universal Serial Bus USB on page 32 For more information about a network or wireless connection see Ethernet 10 100 1000Base T on page 39 and AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access on page 38 After connecting and setting up you
100. ways of doing it You can transfer files via the Internet using Mac or another Internet account You can transfer files to another computer on a network You can access another server or computer by clicking Network in the Finder Sidebar or by choosing Go gt Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your PowerBook to another computer s Ethernet port For more information open Mac OS Help and search for connecting two computers You can also connect to another Mac using a FireWire cable Your PowerBook appears as a disk drive on the other computer and you can transfer files For information about using FireWire to transfer files see FireWire Target Disk Mode on page 35 You can connect to an AirPort Extreme 802 11g or 802 11b wireless network to transfer files For more information see AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access on page 38 If you have access to devices that communicate via Bluetooth wireless technology you can transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology For more information see Using Bluetooth Devices on page 37 For general information about transferring files and documents open Mac OS Help and search for the type of connection you need Chapter 2 The Basics When an Application Freezes On rare occasions an application may freeze on the screen Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen applica
101. work Startup Disk Location Automatic aa Show _ AirPort AirPort TEP AP AppleTalk Proxies gt Configure IPv4 Manually B IP Address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router DNS Servers Search Domains Optional IPv6 Address fe80 0000 0000 0000 0000 93ff fedb 2ff2 Configure IPv6 1 f Click the lock to prevent further changes C Assist me Apply Now e If you chose Manually type the other information into the corresponding fields e If you chose Using DHCP you don t need to enter any further information unless your system administrator has instructed you to do so 8 Click AirPort and select options for joining an AirPort Extreme network after restarting or when your computer wakes from sleep 9 Click Apply Now Once you configure your AirPort settings you are ready to connect To test your AirPort Extreme connection a Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose Turn AirPort On Any AirPort Extreme network in range should appear in the menu Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 87 oN DO UU BB WW N 10 88 Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem DSL and LAN Internet Connections If you can t connect to the Internet using your cable modem DSL or local area network LAN see the following steps Important Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users LAN users may have hubs switches router
102. y of the operator and the integrity of the New Zealand telecommunications network To ensure compliance all calls that are automatically generated should not make more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period with a minimum period between calls of 30 seconds Failure to adhere to these standards may result in the modem being non compliant with New Zealand Telecom standards Under these circumstances a user could be subject to significant penalties Important The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates that only Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom network services 99 Index A about your battery 17 AC cord 22 AC plug 10 22 adjusting your display 20 AirPort base station 38 AirPort antenna window 7 AirPort Extreme card 38 connection 76 problems 62 setting up 85 setting up a connection 11 75 ALS system 20 amber light 21 ambient light sensing system 20 analog phone line 13 40 Apple 56K internal modem 40 application freeze 29 audio line in port 9 B base station 38 battery
103. ystem is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses If necessary consult an Apple authorized service provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents

Samsung 214TS User Manual  Le modèle  User Manual UniMag II Magnetic Stripe Reader  取扱説明書  RCA 360 Network Router User Manual  MyTime Duo  Bedienungsanleitung - Gustav Ress & Co. KG  Wells WVG-136 User's Manual  Manuel propriétaire - Chantier Naval JEANNEAU  *2027858* 2027858  

Copyright © All rights reserved. Failed to retrieve file