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LL2222.Book Page 2 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2003 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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LL2222.Book Page 7 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM C H A P T E R 1 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used a PowerBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started and where to get more information. If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started.
LL2222.Book Page 8 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Plugging In the Computer Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer and recharges the computer’s battery. You should plug in the power adapter in case the battery has been drained during shipping or storage. Important For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that came with your computer. 1 Plug the AC plug on the power adapter into a wall outlet.
LL2222.Book Page 9 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance To get the longest running time from your PowerBook battery, let the battery run down completely during the first week you have your PowerBook. Then fully charge it one time. Follow these steps: 1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the battery indicator lights and the onscreen meter indicate that the battery is fully charged.
LL2222.Book Page 10 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle.
LL2222.Book Page 11 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Turning the Computer On 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. This is normal. When you press the Power button, the PowerBook checks its memory before it starts up. The more memory installed, the longer the delay. ® Power button ® Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when you press the Power button.
LL2222.Book Page 12 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Moving Items on the Screen You 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. To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the trackpad button. Note: Instead of using the trackpad button, you can click and double-click directly on the trackpad.
LL2222.Book Page 13 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Adjusting the Internal Display Once you begin working with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that items on the screen are easier to see. Adjusting the Brightness Use the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® Adjusting the Display Resolution You can increase the size of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution.
LL2222.Book Page 14 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Resolutions Supported by the Built-in Display Your PowerBook has a 12.1" TFT XGA display with a default resolution of 1024 x 768. You can choose a resolution of 800 x 600 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 the display’s default resolution.
LL2222.Book Page 15 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM What to Do When You Are Finished Working When you have finished working with your PowerBook, you have two options. Put 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. When the computer is in sleep, its screen is dark and a small white light pulsates below the display release.
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LL2222.Book Page 17 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM C H A P T E R 2 2 Getting to Know Your Computer If you’re eager to get started and want to try out a few things on your PowerBook, this chapter is for you. It provides an overview of your computer’s hardware and software features along with the unique Internet services available to Mac owners. Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer.
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LL2222.Book Page 19 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 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 sound output port. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in the PowerBook keyboard. When the numeric keypad is locked, the keyboard lock glows green. Video Mode Toggle key Use this key to toggle between dual display mode and video mirroring mode.
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LL2222.Book Page 21 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the power adapter (included) to recharge your PowerBook battery. W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices.
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LL2222.Book Page 23 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Memory slots Your PowerBook comes with 256 megabytes (MB) of memory. A single 128 MB memory module is on the logic board and a single 128 MB memory module is in the memory slot. The maximum amount of RAM you can have in your PowerBook is 640 MB, using a 512 MB memory module in the slot. For instructions, see “Installing Additional Memory” on page 63. AirPort Extreme Card An AirPort Extreme Card in your computer allows access to a wireless network.
LL2222.Book Page 24 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM About Mac OS X What You Can Do Mac OS X provides a powerful and elegant user interface for your computer. With Mac OS X, you don’t need to worry about how much memory to allot for an application to run efficiently or restarting your computer if there’s a problem with one application. In addition to using Mac OS X software, you can still run Mac OS 9 versions of software in Mac OS X using the Classic environment.
LL2222.Book Page 25 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM .Mac—Internet Services for Mac Users What You Can Do .Mac is a new class of Internet services from Apple created exclusively for Mac users. With a .Mac account, you can send email or electronic greeting cards and share photos and movies. You can back up important files, create your own website, and more. To use .Mac, you must have an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). To Learn More m Go to www.mac.com.
LL2222.Book Page 26 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Sherlock—Your Internet Search Detective What You Can Do Sherlock is your search detective and personal shopper on the Internet. It provides an easy way to find people, news, and just about anything. Shop for books and music, search auction sites, find the best prices—even check product availability. Look up movie times at your local theaters, watch movie trailers, and buy tickets.
LL2222.Book Page 27 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web What You Can Do Whether you’re looking for information about Apple products or for services, support, and technical information, Apple websites help you get the most from your computer. To Learn More Visit the following websites for more information: m Apple Store: store.apple.com m Apple Support: www.apple.com/support m Macintosh Products Guide: www.apple.com/guide m Mac OS X: www.apple.
LL2222.Book Page 28 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet What You Can Do In addition to playing video and music files on your Mac, with QuickTime you can watch live and recorded Internet broadcasts. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Open QuickTime Player. 3 Click the QuickTime button and select a channel to get the latest video, music, and information over the Internet without having to store files on your hard disk.
LL2222.Book Page 29 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM iMovie—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies What You Can Do iMovie is an easy-to-use digital video editing program. With iMovie and a digital video camcorder, you can create and edit your own movies. Import video from the camera; edit clips; and add transitions, titles, sound effects, and music. To Learn More m Open iMovie and choose Help > iMovie Help. m Go to the iMovie website at www.apple.
LL2222.Book Page 30 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM iPhoto—Organize, Edit, and Share Your Digital Photographs What You Can Do iPhoto lets you import pictures from your digital camera, organize them into albums, edit and enhance them, and share them in a number of different ways. Once you see what iPhoto can do with digital pictures, you may never go back to using a film camera.
LL2222.Book Page 31 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM iTunes—Digital Music for Your Mac and iPod What You Can Do iTunes lets you import songs from music CDs as MP3 files, create playlists, move music to your iPod or other portable MP3 player, listen to hundreds of radio stations on the Internet, and more. Use iTunes to rearrange music to suit your tastes and create your own audio CDs. To Learn More m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. m Go to the iTunes website at www.apple.com/itunes.
LL2222.Book Page 32 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM iDVD—Create and Burn Your Own DVDs What You Can Do If your PowerBook came with a SuperDrive, you can use iDVD to burn DVDs on blank DVD-R discs. Turn your iMovies, digital photos, and other QuickTime media files into DVDs that can be played on most standard DVD players. To Learn More m Open iDVD and choose Help > iDVD Help. m Go to the iDVD website at www.apple.com/idvd.
LL2222.Book Page 33 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Automatic Updating—Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge What You Can Do Connect to the Internet and use Software Update to automatically download and install the latest software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. Software Update instantly checks Apple’s Internet 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 for you.
LL2222.Book Page 34 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM iCal—Organize and Share Your Calendars What You Can Do iCal is a personal calendar application that helps you keep track of your appointments and events. View multiple calendars at the same time and share your calendars online with your colleagues, family, and friends using your .Mac account. Subscribe to other calendars to keep up with work schedules, family and school events, and more. To Learn More m Open iCal and choose Help > iCal Help.
LL2222.Book Page 35 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM iChat—Chat With Friends Over the Internet What You Can Do If you are connected to the Internet, you can use iChat to have real-time text conversations online. Chat with other iChat users and with friends who use AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). You can also easily transfer pictures, documents, and other files while chatting. Log on to iChat using your .Mac user name or your AIM screen name. To Learn More m Open iChat and choose Help > iChat Help.
LL2222.Book Page 36 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Accounts—Turn One Mac Into Many What You Can Do Several people can share a single computer by logging in to their individual user accounts. Users can select their own customized settings, such as bookmarks and desktop views, and access their own private storage space, called “Home.” Users sharing the computer also have access to a common Shared folder. The first user account created on your computer is designated an administrator.
LL2222.Book Page 37 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions To Use Mac Help 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock. 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu and choose Mac Help). 3 Type a question and press the Return key on your keyboard. 4 Double-click an item in the list of Help topics.
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LL2222.Book Page 39 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM C H A P T E R 3 3 Using Your Computer Your PowerBook has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can use to customize and expand your computer to fit your needs. These include the following: m Universal Serial Bus (USB) for connecting additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as printers, scanners, joysticks, keyboards, digital cameras, and floppy disk drives.
LL2222.Book Page 40 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your PowerBook comes with two USB ports ( ), which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. USB makes it easy to connect external equipment. 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.
LL2222.Book Page 41 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 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. ® USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac Help (see page 37).
LL2222.Book Page 42 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM FireWire Your computer has one FireWire port ( ). FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as DV cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer.
LL2222.Book Page 43 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire devices, such as certain external hard drives, that get power from the FireWire connection instead of a separate power adapter, can be used with your PowerBook. However, these types of FireWire devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If a device will be connected for an extended period, it is a good idea to plug the PowerBook into its power adapter.
LL2222.Book Page 44 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Using Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth technology can help eliminate the need for the cables that traditionally connect devices together. Bluetooth-enabled devices can connect to each other wirelessly within a 10meter (33-foot) range. Bluetooth devices include: m Computers (Mac to Mac) m Cell phones m Peripherals (keyboard, mouse, etc.) m Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) With Bluetooth you can do the following: m Communicate with your handheld PDA.
LL2222.Book Page 45 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking Your PowerBook is AirPort-ready. The computer has built-in antennas, and if you ordered an AirPort Extreme Card when you purchased your PowerBook, a card is already installed. If you do not have an AirPort Extreme Card installed and would like to install one, see page 69 for more information.
LL2222.Book Page 46 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM For More Information on AirPort To purchase an AirPort Base Station, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or go to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Additional information on AirPort is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Help Center and click the AirPort Help link. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport or the Apple Knowledge Base at kbase.info.apple.com.
LL2222.Book Page 47 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information, including how to set up an Ethernet network and transfer files using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help (see page 37). Choose Help > Mac Help 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.
LL2222.Book Page 48 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 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 video mirroring mode. Press the F7 ( ) key to switch between video mirroring and dual display modes.
LL2222.Book Page 49 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 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. To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed, do the following: 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your PowerBook. 2 Close the PowerBook display to put the computer to sleep.
LL2222.Book Page 50 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your computer draws power from its battery. 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.
LL2222.Book Page 51 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 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 1/4 turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Battery Latch To replace the battery: m 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.
LL2222.Book Page 52 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with your computer is connected, the battery is recharging whether the computer is off, on, or in sleep. However, the battery will recharge more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep.
LL2222.Book Page 53 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 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 best conservation of battery power, do the following: m Disconnect bus-powered USB or FireWire devices when they are not in use. m Quit open applications that you are not using.
LL2222.Book Page 54 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs 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 on 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 (recordable DVD) discs.
LL2222.Book Page 55 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps: 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.
LL2222.Book Page 56 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Playing DVD Discs To play a DVD-Video disc on your PowerBook, insert the DVD disc. DVD Player opens automatically and starts playing the disc. 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.
LL2222.Book Page 57 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Recording Information on a DVD If you have the optional SuperDrive, you can record your own digital movies on a blank DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data, such as backing up files onto DVD-R discs. With applications like iDVD, you can create your own customized DVD, burn it on a blank DVD-R or DVD-RW disc, and play it on most standard DVD players.
LL2222.Book Page 58 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Keyboard Controls You can quickly adjust settings, such as volume and screen brightness, and eject a CD or DVD disc using the keyboard controls. Video Mirroring key Num Lock key Function keys - Volume controls ¤ Brightness Media Eject key ® controls Function (Fn) key Using the Standard Function Keys You can quickly change a key from a control key to a standard function key by pressing the Fn key while you press the other key.
LL2222.Book Page 59 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Most desktop computer keyboards have a numeric keypad in addition to the regular keyboard keys. Your PowerBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Keys used for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label. Numeric keypad Num Lock key ® To use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key on the keyboard.
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LL2222.Book Page 61 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM C H A P T E R 4 4 Working With Your Operating System An operating system, or OS, is the environment that defines how the items on your computer’s desktop are represented and how you interact with them. Your computer comes with Mac OS X installed as the default operating system, and with Classic, an environment for using Mac OS 9 applications while the computer is running Mac OS X. Your computer cannot use Mac OS 9 as the primary operating system.
LL2222.Book Page 62 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Information About Software and Mac OS X For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: guide.apple.com/macosx/. Using Classic in Mac OS X In addition to using Mac OS X applications, you can continue to use most Mac OS 9 applications in the Classic environment.
LL2222.Book Page 63 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM C H A P T E R 5 5 Enhancing Your Computer This chapter provides information and instructions for enhancing your computer. Instructions are provided for the following procedures: m “Installing Additional Memory” on page 63 m “Installing an AirPort Extreme Card” on page 69 Warning Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory.
LL2222.Book Page 64 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Installing Additional RAM 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. Battery Latch The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot. If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 30 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing.
LL2222.Book Page 65 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 2 Using a Phillips size 00 screwdriver, unscrew the memory door and remove it from the bottom of your computer. 3 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.
LL2222.Book Page 66 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 4 Insert the new memory card into the slot at a 30-degree angle. 30O 5 66 Chapter 5 Press down on the memory card to lock it in place.
LL2222.Book Page 67 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 6 Replace the memory door and screw it into place. Note: To avoid damage, be careful not to overtighten the screws. 7 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. 8 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.
LL2222.Book Page 68 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your PowerBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. Do the following: 1 Start up your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac. Total memory installed in your PowerBook The total includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added.
LL2222.Book Page 69 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Installing an AirPort Extreme Card If your computer did not come with an AirPort Extreme Card, you can purchase one from your Apple-authorized dealer or from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store and install it yourself or have it installed by an Apple-authorized service provider. Note: Your PowerBook is not compatible with older AirPort Cards. Use only an AirPort Extreme Card.
LL2222.Book Page 70 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 3 Remove the antenna cap. Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity. Slide the Airport Extreme Card into the slot until you feel it snap into place. Antenna cap 4 70 Chapter 5 Connect the end of the antenna to the Airport Extreme Card.
LL2222.Book Page 71 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 5 Tuck the tab under the AirPort Extreme Card and close the slot door. Tab 6 Replace the battery.
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LL2222.Book Page 73 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM C H A P T E R 6 6 Troubleshooting Occasionally you may have problems while working with your PowerBook. Usually it’s because your software isn’t properly configured or you’re using applications or software extensions that are not compatible with the version of the Mac OS (system software) installed on your computer.
LL2222.Book Page 74 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move m Press the Command (x) and period keys at the same time and, if a dialog appears, click Cancel. m If that doesn’t work, choose Apple (K) > Force Quit and select the application you would like to quit. If you are working in Classic, hold down the Option and Command (x) keys and then press the Esc key. If a dialog appears, click Force Quit.
LL2222.Book Page 75 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM If the computer won’t turn on or start up m Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. m Your battery may need to be recharged. Press the small button on the battery (see page 50). You should see one to five lights indicating the battery’s level of charge.
LL2222.Book Page 76 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Installing applications and classic support 1 Back up essential files, if possible. 2 Insert the software installer disc that came with your computer. 3 Double-click the “Install Applications and Classic Support” icon. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: iCal, iChat, iMovie, iPhoto, and iTunes are part of Mac OS X. To install them you must follow the directions for installing Mac OS X.
LL2222.Book Page 77 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM If you have problems with your Internet connection m Make sure your telephone line or network cable is connected and functioning properly. m If you are using a dialup Internet connection, make sure that your telephone cord is plugged into the modem port (marked with the icon W) and not the Ethernet port (marked with the icon G). m Choose Help > Mac Help.
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LL2222.Book Page 79 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM A P P E N D I X A A Specifications This section provides basic product specifications. Additional information is available in Apple System Profiler (in Applications/Utilities) and on the Internet at www.apple.com/ powerbook and www.apple.com/support.
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LL2222.Book Page 81 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM A P P E N D I X B B Care, Use, and Safety Information Cleaning Your PowerBook Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: m Shut down your PowerBook and remove the battery. m Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer. m Don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.
LL2222.Book Page 82 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 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 installing memory or removing the hard disk.
LL2222.Book Page 83 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM General Safety Instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
LL2222.Book Page 84 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Apple and the Environment Apple Computer, Inc., recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations and products. For more information Go to www.apple.com/about/environment. Ergonomics Keyboard and trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed.
LL2222.Book Page 85 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 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.
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LL2222.Book Page 87 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM A P P E N D I X C Connecting to the Internet C It’s best to configure your network and Internet connection using Setup Assistant when you first set up Mac OS X. The assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information, set up your networking software, and sign up for an Internet service provider (ISP) if you don’t already have one.
LL2222.Book Page 88 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Dialup (PPP) Connections The most common way to connect to the Internet is through a dialup modem. You connect your modem to a phone line using a telephone cable (included with most Macintosh computers). Your modem uses Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to connect you to an ISP. If you have an external modem, follow the setup instructions that came with your modem.
LL2222.Book Page 89 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM To set up your network preferences for the internal modem port: 1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 In the Show pop-up menu, choose Network Port Configurations and select Internal Modem. 4 Drag Internal Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface. 5 In the Show pop-up menu, choose Internal Modem and click the PPP tab.
LL2222.Book Page 90 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now. To test your Internet configuration, dial up your ISP and establish a connection: 1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder). 2 Click Connect. To connect automatically when you start a TCP/IP application, such as a web browser or email, do the following: 1 90 Appendix C Click PPP Options (in the PPP pane of Network preferences).
LL2222.Book Page 91 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 2 Select the “Connect automatically when needed” checkbox. 3 Click OK and Apply Now. DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections If you connect to the Internet through a DSL, cable modem, or LAN, ask your ISP or network administrator whether you should m configure your connection manually. With a manual configuration, your ISP or network administrator provides a static IP address and other information that you enter in Network preferences.
LL2222.Book Page 92 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Obtain the following information and have it available as you configure your network: m Domain name server (DNS) addresses, if necessary m DHCP or manual IP address configuration m IP address m Router address m Subnet mask Note: If your ISP or local network does not provide DNS addresses, it may have a method of providing this information automatically.
LL2222.Book Page 93 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences. 2 Click Network. 3 In the Show pop-up menu, choose Built-in Ethernet. 4 Click the TCP/IP tab, if necessary. 5 In the Configure pop-up menu, choose Manually. 6 Type the other information into the corresponding fields. 7 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your network, your connection is ready. Open your web browser (or another TCP/IP application) to test your Internet connection.
LL2222.Book Page 94 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 5 In the Configure pop-up menu, choose Using DHCP. 6 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. PPPoE Configuration Some DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Check with your ISP to determine if you should connect using PPPoE.
LL2222.Book Page 95 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 5 Click the PPPoE tab and select “Connect using PPPoE.” 6 Type your user name in the Account Name field and your password in the Password field. 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.
LL2222.Book Page 96 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 8 Type the Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses in the corresponding field. 9 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. If you did not select the option to automatically connect, then you will need to open the Internet Connect application, choose the correct configuration, and then click Connect.
LL2222.Book Page 97 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Cycle the power and reset the modem hardware Cycle the power on your DSL or cable modem by turning it off for a few minutes 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.
LL2222.Book Page 98 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 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 Base Station may be used for this routing function.
LL2222.Book Page 99 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 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.
LL2222.Book Page 100 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM European Community Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC. 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.
LL2222.Book Page 101 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 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.
LL2222.Book Page 102 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could 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.
LL2222.Book Page 103 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être effectuées par un centre d’entretien canadien autorisé désigné par la fournisseur. La compagnie de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil suite à des réparations ou à des modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou en raison d’un mauvais fonctionnement. Veuillez contacter Apple pour des informations supplémentaires: Apple Canada, Inc.
LL2222.Book Page 104 Friday, December 13, 2002 12:11 PM 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.
