Apple G3 User Manual

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Getting Started

WithYour PowerBook

Includes setup information for Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computers

K Apple Computer, Inc.

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Contents

Plugging in the Computer

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Opening the Display

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Turning the Computer On

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Moving Items on the Screen

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Adjusting the Internal Display 10

 

What’s Next? 11

 

 

 

Accessing the Internet

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Basic Features of Your Macintosh PowerBook 12

 

Additional Features of Your Macintosh PowerBook

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Learning How to Do More With Your PowerBook

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Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive to Install or Run Programs 18 What to Do When You Are Finished Working 20

Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21 General Safety Instructions 22

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Getting Started With Your PowerBook

Your Macintosh 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, an overview of PowerBook features, and where to get more information.

If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in this book to find out about the new features of this Macintosh PowerBook, along with how to access the wealth of additional PowerBook and Mac OS information available on your computer and the Internet.

Macintosh monitor adapter

Phone cord

Power adapter

(your power adapter may look different)

Composite-to-S-video cable

PowerBook software

CD-ROM disc

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Plugging in the Computer

Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s battery. You should plug in the power adapter in case the battery has been drained during shipping or storage.

1Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an outlet.

2Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapter port (marked with the icon ¯) on the back of the computer.

¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug

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G

g

Æ

W

W Internal

modem

Power cord

Telephone

cord

 

Power adapter (your power adapter may look different)

3If you want to get connected to the Internet right away, connect one end of the phone cord to the internal modem port (marked with the icon W) and the other end to an analog telephone line (the type of telephone line found in most residences).

Important Make sure to connect the phone cord to the internal modem port. Don’t connect it to the Ethernet port, which looks similar but is slightly larger and marked with the icon G. If you do, your modem will not function correctly.

Warning Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem, because the wrong type of line could damage the modem.

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Apple G3 User Manual

Opening the Display

1Push the display release button.

2Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle.

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Turning the Computer On

To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®) above the keyboard.

®Power button

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You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up. As the computer starts up, several messages appear on the screen.

Problems Turning the Computer On?

Nothing happens when you press the Power button.

mThe battery may be drained. Make sure that you plugged in the power adapter, and that the power adapter is firmly connected to both the computer and a power source.

mIf the computer still doesn’t start up when you press the Power button, use the tip of a pen to press the reset button on the back of the computer. Wait a few seconds and then press the Power button again.

mIf the computer still doesn’t start up, see the troubleshooting information that came with your computer.

After you press the Power button, there is a slight delay before the computer starts up.

mThis is normal. When you press the Power button, the PowerBook checks its memory before it starts up. The more memory installed in the PowerBook, the longer the delay.

You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark.

mThis icon usually means that the computer can’t find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. You may need to reinstall system

software. See the troubleshooting information that came with your computer.

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Moving Items on the Screen

You use your PowerBook trackpad to move items and select 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.

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Trackpad

Trackpad button

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:

mUse only one finger.

mUse only your finger on the trackpad. Do not use a pen or any other object.

mKeep your finger and the trackpad dry. If the trackpad becomes moist from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it.

mNever use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad.

Note: You can set the trackpad to double-click and select items directly instead of using the button. For more information on configuring the trackpad, look in the Help Center, available from the Help menu.

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