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LL2540.book Page 2 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. .Mac is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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LL2540.book Page 5 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 1 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 65) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket.
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LL2540.book Page 7 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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. 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 and video-mirroring mode.
LL2540.book Page 8 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Additional Features of Your PowerBook ® G Ethernet port FireWire 400 port (10/100Base-T) Mini-DVI port ¯ Power Security slot adapter port W Internal USB 2.
LL2540.book Page 9 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM ¯ 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. 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.
LL2540.book Page 10 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Setting Up Your PowerBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. m 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. 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.
LL2540.book Page 11 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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.
LL2540.book Page 12 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM If you selected “Using DHCP,” gather the following optional information (ask your ISP if you need it): • DHCP client ID • DNS servers 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.
LL2540.book Page 13 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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 39.
LL2540.book Page 14 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you’re ready to start up your computer. Once you do, Setup Assistant opens automatically to help you. 1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®). Note: When you press the Power button to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up to 1 second).
LL2540.book Page 15 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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. • 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.
LL2540.book Page 16 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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: • Close the display.
LL2540.book Page 17 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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 (K) > Shut Down from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
LL2540.book Page 18 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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 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? Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and see the “New to Mac OS X” section.
LL2540.book Page 19 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 20 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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 ® You can increase or decrease the size of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Your PowerBook has a 12.1-inch TFT XGA display with a default resolution of 1024 x 768.
LL2540.book Page 21 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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. When you first connect your power adapter to your computer, the adapter light glows green for a second to indicate power is available. An amber light indicates that the battery is being charged.
LL2540.book Page 22 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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.
LL2540.book Page 23 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 24 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic, 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.
LL2540.book Page 25 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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. • Desktop & 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.
LL2540.book Page 26 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 4 Choose the type of connection for your printer (for example, USB, AppleTalk, and so on) from the pop-up menu. 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.
LL2540.book Page 27 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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 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.
LL2540.book Page 28 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your PowerBook to an Ethernet network or a wireless network, see “Ethernet (10/100Base-T)” on page 38 and “AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access” on page 37 for more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Also choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “Ethernet” or open the AirPort Admin Utility and choose Help > AirPort Help.
LL2540.book Page 29 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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 (K) menu. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected.
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LL2540.book Page 31 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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: • 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 port for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital videocameras and external hard drives. See page 34.
LL2540.book Page 32 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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.
LL2540.book Page 33 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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 OS Help.
LL2540.book Page 34 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM FireWire Your computer has one FireWire 400 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. ® 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.
LL2540.book Page 35 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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 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 connect the PowerBook power adapter.
LL2540.book Page 36 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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 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.
LL2540.book Page 37 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access 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.
LL2540.book Page 38 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Additional information on AirPort Extreme is available in AirPort Help. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport or at www.apple.com/support. Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Your computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbit/s) twisted-pair Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem. ® Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers.
LL2540.book Page 39 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Using Your Modem Your Macintosh comes with an Apple 56K internal modem (V.92 compliant) installed. To connect the internal modem, plug one end of the phone cord or RJ-11 cable into the modem port on the back of the computer and the other end into a standard RJ-11 telephone wall jack. 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.
LL2540.book Page 40 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer has a video (mini-DVI) port and adapters that allow you to connect a display or projector with a DVI or VGA connector. Use the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter and Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter to connect your PowerBook to monitors and projectors that have DVI or VGA output.
LL2540.book Page 41 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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 connector to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector.
LL2540.book Page 42 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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. Important: To use your PowerBook with the display closed, the power adapter must be plugged into the PowerBook and an outlet.
LL2540.book Page 43 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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 (recordable DVD) discs.
LL2540.book Page 44 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the following: • Drag the disc icon to the Trash. • Press and hold the Media Eject ( ) 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.
LL2540.book Page 45 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM You can also record music on CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your iTunes library. To record music from your iTunes library: 1 Click the iTunes icon in the Dock. 2 Select the playlist you want to record. 3 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. 4 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.
LL2540.book Page 46 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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.
LL2540.book Page 47 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: • Shut down your PowerBook. Turn it over and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Battery Latch To 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.
LL2540.book Page 48 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 49 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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.
LL2540.book Page 50 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 51 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 52 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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. Battery Latch 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.
LL2540.book Page 53 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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.
LL2540.book Page 54 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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 slot door and screw it into place. Note: To avoid damage, be careful not to overtighten the screws.
LL2540.book Page 55 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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. 1 Start up your computer.
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LL2540.book Page 57 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 58 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move • Press Command (x)-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 (x) keys and then press the Esc key.
LL2540.book Page 59 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM If the computer won’t turn on or start up • Make sure the 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. • 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.
LL2540.book Page 60 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM If you have trouble using AirPort Extreme wireless communication • Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your AirPort Extreme Card or base station. • Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point. • Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s access point.
LL2540.book Page 61 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM If you have problems with your Internet connection • Make sure your telephone line or network cable is connected and functioning properly. • If you are using a dial-up Internet connection, make sure that your telephone cord is plugged into the modem port (marked with the W icon) and not the Ethernet port (marked with the G icon) on the computer.
LL2540.book Page 62 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Locating Your Product Serial Number You can see your computer’s serial number by choosing About This Mac from the Apple (K) 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.
A Specifications A Appendix LL2540.book Page 63 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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 (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info, or open System Profiler, located in Applications/Utilities.
LL2540.book Page 64 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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 Care, Use, and Safety Information B Appendix LL2540.book Page 65 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Read this important PowerBook safety and maintenance information. Cleaning Your PowerBook Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: • 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 any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer.
LL2540.book Page 66 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 67 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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: • You want to remove any parts. • The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged. • You spill something into the case.
LL2540.book Page 68 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Battery Warning: There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental guidelines. Don’t puncture or incinerate the battery. 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.
LL2540.book Page 69 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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.
LL2540.book Page 70 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
C Connecting to the Internet C Appendix LL2540.book Page 71 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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, 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.
LL2540.book Page 72 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Before you connect to the Internet: 1 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.
LL2540.book Page 73 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 74 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 75 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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 an ISP. Make sure your modem is plugged into a phone line and you have the information from your ISP available (see page 73).
LL2540.book Page 76 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 5 Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop-up menu and click PPP. 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now. 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.
LL2540.book Page 77 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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. 3 Click OK and Apply Now.
LL2540.book Page 78 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port: 1 Choose Apple (K) > 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.
LL2540.book Page 79 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Manual Configuration Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see page 73). 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.
LL2540.book Page 80 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 81 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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 73).
LL2540.book Page 82 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 4 Click TCP/IP and choose 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. 6 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your network, your Internet connection is ready.
LL2540.book Page 83 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection You can configure your AirPort Extreme network and Internet connection using AirPort Setup 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.
LL2540.book Page 84 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Next, make sure your AirPort connection options are active in Network preferences. To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection: 1 Choose Apple (K) > 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 AirPort.
LL2540.book Page 85 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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. • If you chose Manually, type the other information into the corresponding fields. • If you chose Using DHCP, you don’t need to enter any further information unless your system administrator has instructed you to do so.
LL2540.book Page 86 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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, routers, or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not. LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP.
LL2540.book Page 87 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
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D Top Ten Questions D Appendix LL2540.book Page 89 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 90 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 91 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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 66.
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LL2540.book Page 93 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
LL2540.book Page 94 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Laser Information ENERGY STAR® Compliance Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined 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.
LL2540.book Page 95 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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. Information You Need in Canada The Industry Canada (IC) label identifies certified equipment.
LL2540.book Page 96 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Informations Destinées aux Utilisateurs Canadiens L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie un matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
LL2540.book Page 97 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 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.
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