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LL2506Q41a.book Page 2 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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LL2506Q41a.book Page 5 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM 1 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. Apple VGA adapter ® Æ Apple Video adapter S-video-to-composite adapter DVI-to-VGA adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 67) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket.
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LL2506Q41a.book Page 7 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 out 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 8 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Additional Features of Your PowerBook ® ¯ Power adapter port Security slot USB 2.0 port W Internal PC Card slot f Headphone Audio line in port modem port out port ® FireWire 800 port USB 2.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 9 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Security slot Protect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery. W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 10 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 11 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 12 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 13 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 40.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 14 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you’re ready to start up your computer. Setup Assistant launches automatically to help you. 1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®). 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. You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 15 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 16 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 17 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 18 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 and applications booklet that came with your computer. • If you’re unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information. • Switching from another computer? Open Mac OS Help and see the New Users section.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 19 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 20 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 Your computer has keyboard illumination and an ambient light-sensing (ALS) system.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 21 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Changing the Size of Images on the Screen Your PowerBook has a wide-screen display that has a “native” resolution of 1440 x 900 and that supports other standard resolutions such as 1024 x 768. Use a standard resolution when mirroring your screen on an external monitor or when using applications such as games or presentation software designed for a standard resolution.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 22 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM To extend the reach of your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the adapter. Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and insert the other end into a wall outlet. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it into an electrical outlet. If you’re using the AC plug with your power adapter, make sure the two prongs are snapped into their completely extended position before plugging in the adapter.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 23 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Instead of using the trackpad button, you can use your finger to click and double-click directly on the trackpad. You can turn on this and other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. Note: If you find that the pointer moves as you type because you accidentally brush the trackpad, make sure that the “Ignore accidental trackpad input” option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences is selected.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 24 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Using a Mouse If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connection, you can insert the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use your mouse right away. You can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic, an environment for using Mac OS 9 applications while the computer is running Mac OS X.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 25 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet sites, images shown in this book may be slightly different from what you see on your screen. 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 26 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 27 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen. • For more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac OS Help. • For the latest information on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 28 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 73.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 29 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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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LL2506Q41a.book Page 31 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 and 800 ports for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital videocameras and external hard drives.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 32 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 33 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 34 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM FireWire Your computer has one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port ( ). With FireWire, you can easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as DV cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks—without restarting your computer. You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to the FireWire 400 port. You can use a 9-to-6-pin FireWire cable to connect the device to the FireWire 800 port.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 35 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 will cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If a device will be connected for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 36 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM PC Cards You can expand your computer’s capabilities using the PC Card slot. You can connect hard drives, compact Flash card readers, and more. Your PowerBook has one PC Card slot that accepts Type I and Type II PCMCIA cards, including CardBus-format cards. You can insert a PC Card when your computer is on, off, or in sleep. ® PC Card slot Eject button Important: The Apple AirPort Extreme Card is installed in a slot inside the computer.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 37 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM For More Information on PC Cards For information on the PC Cards available for your PowerBook, check out the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. Using Bluetooth Devices Your PowerBook can connect to and transfer information wirelessly to devices that use Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs).
LL2506Q41a.book Page 38 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Your PowerBook has an AirPort Extreme Card installed. AirPort Extreme offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Instead of using traditional cables, AirPort Extreme uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 39 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Additional information on AirPort Extreme is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar, then choose Library > AirPort Help from the menu bar. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport or at www.apple.com/support.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 40 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information, including setting up an Ethernet network and transferring files using Ethernet, is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “Ethernet” or “network.” For information on networking products you can use with your PowerBook, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. Using Your Modem Your computer comes with an Apple 56K v.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 41 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM The volume controls on your keyboard allow you to easily change volume. You can also access these controls from the Sound pane of System Preferences. For more information about using or troubleshooting sound on your computer, open Mac OS Help and search for “sound.” External Video Support (DVI, VGA, and S-Video) Your computer has an external monitor (DVI) port that allows you to directly connect a display or projector with a DVI port.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 42 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM If you want sound to come from the external display, such as a projector or TV, you need to connect an audio cable from the computer’s headphone out port to that device. Note: Because of the display limitations of most televisions, images displayed on the television screen will be of lower quality than those on the built-in display or an external monitor.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 43 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 44 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Using Your SuperDrive With your SuperDrive, you can: • Install or use software from CDs or DVDs • Play multimedia on CD discs and music from audio CDs • Write music, documents, and other digital files onto CD-R and CD-RW discs • Play DVD movies and use most DVD discs • Record information on blank DVD-R (recordable DVD) discs Important: The SuperDrive on your PowerBook supports standard circular 12 cm discs.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 45 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use. 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 46 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM 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 iTunes onscreen help.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 47 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 48 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM If the battery icon in the Finder menu bar is set to show the percentage of charge, you may sometimes notice that the battery does not maintain a full charge of 100 percent when the power adapter is attached. When the battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it will charge all the way to 100 percent. This saves battery life as charging is not continuously cycled on and off.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 49 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Note: Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For more information, see “Battery Disposal Information” on page 96. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off, on, or in sleep. However, the battery recharges more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 50 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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. Your PowerBook is preset to automatically reduce its processing speed during periods of light processing activity when using battery power, thus reducing power usage.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 51 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
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LL2506Q41a.book Page 53 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 54 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM To install additional memory: 1 Shut down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer. 2 Turn the computer over and locate the release latches on either side of the battery. Slide both latches up. The battery should pop up slightly. Warning: The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 55 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM 4 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. 5 If you already have a memory card installed in the slot you wish to use, remove it. Spread the tabs in the slot away from the notches in the memory card. The card should pop up slightly. Lift the memory card to a 30-degree angle and then gently slide the card out of the memory slot.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 56 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM 6 Insert the memory card at a 30-degree angle. Line up the notch in the card with the small tab in the memory slot and slide the card into the slot until the gold edge is almost invisible. Then gently push the memory card into the memory slot. You may feel some resistance. 30O 7 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 57 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM 8 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying flat before screwing it into place. 9 Replace the battery. 10 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 58 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your PowerBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the computer’s memory: 1 Start up your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar. A dialog appears that shows the amount of memory in the computer, including any new memory you added.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 59 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 60 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 61 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 62 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 63 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM • 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. • Open the Network pane of System Preferences and verify the information entered there with your Internet service provider (ISP) or network administrator.
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A Specifications A Appendix LL2506Q41a.book Page 65 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 66 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Battery • Output: DC 10.8 V • Capacity: 58 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 LL2506Q41a.book Page 67 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 68 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 69 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Cleaning Your PowerBook Display To clean your PowerBook screen, do the following: • Shut down your PowerBook and remove the battery. • Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper with water only and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. General Safety Instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 70 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Important: Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables. Warning: Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings in the case. Doing so may be dangerous and may result in fire or electric shock.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 71 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 72 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 LL2506Q41a.book Page 73 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 74 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 75 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 76 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 77 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 75).
LL2506Q41a.book Page 78 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 79 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 80 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 81 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 PM Manual Configuration Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see page 75). To set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 3 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose Manually. 4 Type the information into the corresponding fields. 5 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your network, your connection is ready.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 82 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 83 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 75).
LL2506Q41a.book Page 84 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 85 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 86 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 87 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 88 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 89 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 LL2506Q41a.book Page 91 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 92 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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. Open Mac OS Help by choosing Help > Mac Help from the Finder menu bar at the top of your screen, and browse the new user information listed there.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 93 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 68.
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LL2506Q41a.book Page 95 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 96 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 97 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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. If disconnecting the modem eliminates the problem, the modem itself may need service.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 98 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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.
LL2506Q41a.book Page 99 Thursday, March 18, 2004 12:59 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 211/02/142.
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