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LL3092.book Page 2 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 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.
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LL3092.book Page 5 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 1 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. ® DVI-to-VGA adapter S-video-to-composite adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 73) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket.
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LL3092.book Page 7 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook display. - Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. o Keyboard illumination controls 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.
LL3092.book Page 8 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Additional Features of Your PowerBook ® ¯ Power adapter port d USB 2.0 port W Internal f Headphone out port , Audio line in modem port PC Card slot port ® H FireWire G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) 400 port Security slot 8 d USB 2.
LL3092.book Page 9 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Security slot Protect your PowerBook from theft by connecting a security cable (sold separately). ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery. W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem. d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.
LL3092.book Page 10 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug flush into the PowerBook power adapter port. AC plug 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.
LL3092.book Page 11 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM You can write information from your ISP or network administrator on these pages, then enter it in Setup Assistant.
LL3092.book Page 12 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following:  Service provider  Account name  Password  PPPoE service name The information below is optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it.
LL3092.book Page 13 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, you may want to deauthorize your old computer to play music that you’ve purchased from the iTunes Music Store. If you don’t use the Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you can do it later. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and doubleclick “Setup Assistant.
LL3092.book Page 14 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 44.
LL3092.book Page 15 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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. Â 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.
LL3092.book Page 16 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 2 Use your PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. Important: Use only one finger on the trackpad to move the pointer; the pointer won’t move if you use two or more fingers on it. (The trackpad is designed to allow scrolling when you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on.
LL3092.book Page 17 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM How Do I 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: Â Close the display.
LL3092.book Page 18 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM If you plan to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time, see “Storing Your PowerBook” on page 74 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.
LL3092.book Page 19 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM What If I Have More Questions? Mac OS Help Most of the information about using your Macintosh is available right on your computer. 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.
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LL3092.book Page 21 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 2 The Basics 2 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.
LL3092.book Page 22 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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. ¤ Brightness controls Keyboard illumination controls ALS sensor ® ALS sensor To turn off the automatic display brightness feature: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
LL3092.book Page 23 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 24 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Using the Trackpad The trackpad’s responsiveness for moving the pointer is based on 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: Â Use only one finger to move the pointer.
LL3092.book Page 25 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 26 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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. 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.
LL3092.book Page 27 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following: Â Appearance: Select this preference pane to change the colors of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other options.
LL3092.book Page 28 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Using Applications Your PowerBook comes with software applications, including the iLife suite of applications, for doing things like sending email, surfing the Internet, chatting online, organizing music and digital photos, making movies, and much more. For more information on these applications, see the Mac OS X booklet that came with your computer.
LL3092.book Page 29 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM To add a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, choose Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. 5 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: m 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.
LL3092.book Page 30 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 43 and “AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access” on page 41 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 > AirPort Help.
LL3092.book Page 31 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 79.
LL3092.book Page 32 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM When an Application Freezes On rare occasions, an application may freeze on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application 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: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Force Quit from the Apple () menu. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected.
LL3092.book Page 33 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 3 Using Your Computer 3 Your PowerBook has many built-in features and connection capabilities that you can customize and expand to fit your needs. These include the following: Â Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment such as printers, scanners, and other devices to your PowerBook. See page 34. Â FireWire 400 and 800 ports for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital videocameras and external hard drives.
LL3092.book Page 34 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your PowerBook comes with two USB 2.0 ports (d), 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.
LL3092.book Page 35 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time You can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to your computer. The USB hub connects to an open USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Hi-Speed hubs can support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed devices as well as USB 1.1 compatible devices. USB 1.1 hubs don’t allow Hi-Speed USB devices to operate at their maximum data speed.
LL3092.book Page 36 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM FireWire Your computer has one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port (H). 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.
LL3092.book Page 37 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to the computer and install any software that came with the device. Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices. 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.
LL3092.book Page 38 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM For More Information on FireWire Additional information on FireWire is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > 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. 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.
LL3092.book Page 39 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM To eject a PC Card: 1 If the computer is turned on, drag the card’s icon to the Trash. 2 Push the PC Card Eject button once to release the button. 3 Push the button again to eject the card. 4 Pull the card out of the slot and then push the Eject button again to set it flush against the 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.
LL3092.book Page 40 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM You can also choose “Set up Bluetooth Device” from the Bluetooth status menu in the menu bar. Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange You can control how your computer handles files that are exchanged between it and other Bluetooth devices. You can choose a folder for the files you accept from other devices, a folder for other devices to browse, and which applications to use to open the files you accept.
LL3092.book Page 41 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 > Bluetooth Help. You can also find information on the Apple website at www.apple.com/bluetooth. AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Your PowerBook has an AirPort Extreme Card installed.
LL3092.book Page 42 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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, a DSL or cable modem, or a local-area network with Internet access.
LL3092.book Page 43 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) Your computer comes with built-in 10/100/1000 megabit per second (Mbit/s) twistedpair 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.
LL3092.book Page 44 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 45 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 have VGA connectors.
LL3092.book Page 46 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Connecting an External Display or Projector To connect an external display or projector with a DVI connection to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display. 3 Connect the display cable to your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display.
LL3092.book Page 47 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed: 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your PowerBook. 2 Connect the power adapter to the PowerBook and an outlet. 3 Close the PowerBook display to put the computer to sleep. 4 Follow the steps in the previous section to connect your PowerBook to an external display. 5 Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the external keyboard to wake the PowerBook.
LL3092.book Page 48 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Sudden Motion Sensor Your PowerBook has Sudden Motion Sensor technology, built-in protection for the hard disk that is designed to help prevent disk failures if the computer is dropped or undergoes severe vibration. In general, Sudden Motion Sensor protection does not change hard disk performance during regular PowerBook operation.
LL3092.book Page 49 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 50 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 51 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 52 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM If your battery runs low while you are working, you can put your 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.
LL3092.book Page 53 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your PowerBook. Turn it over and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch one quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Latch To replace the battery: m 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.
LL3092.book Page 54 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 55 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM To further save battery power, select the following options in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences: Â 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.
LL3092.book Page 56 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “security” or “multiple users.
LL3092.book Page 57 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer 4 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.
LL3092.book Page 58 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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. Latch 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.
LL3092.book Page 59 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 3 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. 4 If you 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.
LL3092.book Page 60 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 61 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
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LL3092.book Page 63 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 5 Troubleshooting 5 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.
LL3092.book Page 64 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Â 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. Â If the computer still doesn’t respond, try to restart it by simultaneously pressing the Command (x) and Control keys on your keyboard and the Power button (®). If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen.
LL3092.book Page 65 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Â 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 57). Â 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.
LL3092.book Page 66 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Â Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s access point by checking the AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express 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. Repositioning or rotating the computer may improve reception.
LL3092.book Page 67 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Use the software install discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer, and to install Mac OS 9 (if you want to use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer). Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before reinstalling software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.
LL3092.book Page 68 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X install disc. Note: To install iCal, iChat AV, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the “Installing Mac OS X and Applications” instructions above. Installing Mac OS 9 Your PowerBook does not come with Mac OS 9 installed.
LL3092.book Page 69 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Installing Xcode Tools To install just the Xcode Tools, which are intended for software developers to use, follow these steps: 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer. 2 Double-click “Xcode Tools.” 3 Double-click “XcodeTools.mpkg.” 4 Follow the onscreen instructions.
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A Specifications A Appendix LL3092.book Page 71 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 () > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info, or open System Profiler, located in Applications/Utilities.
LL3092.book Page 72 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Power Adapter  Input: AC 100–240 volts (V), 50/60 hertz (Hz)  Output: DC 24.5 V, 2.65 A Battery  Output: DC 10.8 V  Capacity: 50 WHr  Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com/powerbook and www.apple.com/support.
B Safety, Use, and Care Information B Appendix LL3092.book Page 73 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 74 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 75 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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: Â You want to remove any parts. Â The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. Â You spill something into the case.
LL3092.book Page 76 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 the 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.
LL3092.book Page 77 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms. This Not this Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work without breaks. If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a qualified health specialist.
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C Connecting to the Internet C Appendix LL3092.book Page 79 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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, the Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information. If you didn’t use the Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection, you can use it now.
LL3092.book Page 80 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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: Â Open the Network pane of System Preferences.
LL3092.book Page 81 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 82 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following:  Service provider  Account name  Password  PPPoE service name The information below is optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it.
LL3092.book Page 83 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal Modem. 4 Drag Internal Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface. 5 Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop-up menu and click PPP. 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now.
LL3092.book Page 84 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM To test your Internet configuration: 1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder). 2 Click the Internal Modem icon, if necessary. 3 Enter your dial-up telephone number, account name, and password, if necessary. 4 Click Connect. Internet Connect dials your ISP and establishes a connection.
LL3092.book Page 85 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Select the On checkbox next to Built-in Ethernet. 5 Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface.
LL3092.book Page 86 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Manual Configuration Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see page 81). 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. 4 Type the information into the corresponding fields. 5 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your network, your connection is ready.
LL3092.book Page 87 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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. 4 Click Apply Now. Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to test your Internet connection.
LL3092.book Page 88 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 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 81).
LL3092.book Page 89 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 5 Type the domain name server (DNS) addresses in the DNS Servers field. 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.
LL3092.book Page 90 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network: m Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose an AirPort network listed there. 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.
LL3092.book Page 91 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 4 Select the On checkbox next to AirPort. 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. 5 Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu. 6 Click TCP/IP, if necessary.
LL3092.book Page 92 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 7 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP. Â If you chose Manually, type the other information into the corresponding fields. Â 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.
LL3092.book Page 93 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 94 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
D Top Ten Questions D Appendix LL3092.book Page 95 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 I 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.
LL3092.book Page 96 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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 > Mac Help from the Help menu in the menu bar at the top of your screen and browse the new user information listed there.
LL3092.book Page 97 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM I 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 74.
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LL3092.book Page 99 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
LL3092.book Page 100 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM Laser Information Warning: 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.
LL3092.book Page 101 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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. acceptable method of connection to install the equipment.
LL3092.book Page 102 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. De fait, les enterprises de télécommunication ne permettent pas que l’on raccorde un matériel aux prises d’abonnés, sauf dans les cas précis prévus par les terifs particuliers de ces enterprises.
LL3092.book Page 103 Friday, February 4, 2005 6:02 PM 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.
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