Apple POWERBOOK G4 Getting Started

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Getting Started

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1 Getting Started 7

Plugging In the Computer 8 Opening the Display 9 Turning the Computer On 10 Moving Items on the Screen 11 Adjusting the Internal Display 12 Where to Go From Here 14 Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance 14 What to Do When You Are Finished Working 15

2 Getting to Know Your Computer 17

If You Are New to the Mac 17 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 18 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 20 Inside Your PowerBook 22 About Mac OS X 24 iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users 26 Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search Detective 28 Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 30 QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet 32 iMovie 2—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies 34 iPhoto—Organize and Share Your Digital Photographs 36 iTunes 2—Digital Music for Your Mac and iPod 38 Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge 40 Multiple Users—Turn One Mac Into Many 42

Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions 44

3 Using Your Computer 45

Universal Serial Bus (USB) 46 FireWire 48 PC Cards 50 AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking 51 Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) 52 External Video Support (DVI/VGA and S-Video) 53 Battery 57 DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive 61 Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys 64 Security Slot and Keyboard Lock 66

4 Working With Your Operating System 67

About Mac OS X 68 Using Classic in Mac OS X 68 Switching Between Operating Systems 69 Need Help? 70

5 Working Inside Your Computer 71

Installing Additional Memory 71 Removing the Internal Hard Disk 80 Installing an AirPort Card 88

6 Troubleshooting 91

Information in This Chapter 91 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 92 Restoring Your Computer’s Software 93 Other Problems 94 Locating Your Product Serial Number 94

Appendix A Specifications 95

Apple System Proﬁler 95 PowerBook Speciﬁcations 96

Contents

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 99

Cleaning Your PowerBook 99 Carrying Your PowerBook 99 Storing Your PowerBook 99 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 100 General Safety Instructions 101 Ergonomics 102

Contents

CHAPTER

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. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your Computer,” to ﬁnd out about the new features of this PowerBook.

S-video-to-composite adapter

AC plug

Phone cord

Important

carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket.

Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 99)

Power adapter

DVI-to-VGA adapter

AC cord

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.

Plug the AC plug on the power adapter into an outlet. You can also remove the AC plug and

plug one end of the AC cord into the adapter and the other end into an outlet.

Power adapter plugAC plug

AC cord Telephone cord

Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapter port (marked with the icon ¯) on the

¯ Power adapter port

™

Internal modem

back of the computer. You can also remove the AC plug and plug one end of the AC cord into the adapter and the other end into an outlet.

A light appears on the power adapter plug. An amber light indicates that the battery is being charged. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. Make sure to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port to ensure it is engaged and power is ﬂowing to the computer. You can monitor the battery level using the battery icon in the menu bar.

You can wrap the extra adapter cable around the clips that open out from the power adapter.

When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet, pull the plug, not the cord.

Connecting the Internal Modem

If you want to connect 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).

Warning

Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem, because 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.

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Opening the Display

Push the display release button.

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

Getting Started

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.

Make sure the battery is properly installed. Push the silver button on the battery to check its charge. See “Battery” on page 57.

The battery may be drained. Make sure that you plugged in the power adapter ﬁrmly into both the computer and a power source.

If the computer still doesn’t start up, see page 92 for more troubleshooting suggestions.

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

This 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 page 93.

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Moving Items on the Screen

You use your PowerBook trackpad to move 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.

Note:

Instead of using the trackpad button, you can click and double-click directly on the trackpad. You turn on this and other trackpad options in the Mouse pane of System Preferences in Mac OS X or in the Trackpad control panel in Mac OS 9.

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:

Use only one ﬁnger. Using more than one ﬁnger may cause erratic pointer behavior.

Do not use a pen or any other object.

Keep 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.

Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad.

For more information on using the trackpad, see Mac Help, located in the Help menu.

Getting Started

Adjusting the Internal Display

Before you begin working with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that items on the screen are easy to see.

Adjusting the Brightness

Use the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness.

¤ Brightness controls

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Adjusting the Display Resolution

You can increase the size of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. To adjust the resolutions on your display:

In Mac OS X,

open the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display

settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click “Show displays in menu bar.”

In Mac OS 9,

Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display

click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip.

Your PowerBook has a wide-screen display with a native resolution of 1280 x 854 that also supports standard resolutions such as 1024 x 768. When you use a standard resolution, a black band appears on each side of the display.

Most applications automatically switch to the best resolution for them.

You may want to use a standard resolution when mirroring your display on an external monitor or when using certain applications (such as games or presentation software) that are designed for a standard resolution.

If you use an application designed for a standard resolution and do not want to see the black bands, you can choose the “stretched” version of the resolution to stretch the image to cover the entire screen and eliminate the black bands. To access additional stretched resolutions in Mac OS 9, hold down the Control key when you click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip.

In Mac OS X, you can choose a resolution of 896 x 600 or smaller from the Displays status menu in the menu bar. These are known as “scaled resolutions.” 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 native resolution.

Getting Started

Where to Go From Here

You’ve done everything you need to get your PowerBook up and running. The ﬁrst time you turn your computer on, the Macintosh Setup Assistant takes you through the process of conﬁguring your computer and setting up for the Internet. Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply.

If you would like additional information, see the following:

To learn about...

Shutting down your computer or putting it to sleep

What you can do with the hardware and software features of your PowerBook

The additional information available in the onscreen help

Using a speciﬁc feature of your PowerBook Chapter 3, “Using Your Computer.”

Installing memory Chapter 5, “Working Inside Your Computer.”

What to do if you have a problem with your PowerBook

See...

“What to Do When You Are Finished Working” on page 15.

Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your Computer.”

“Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions” on page 44.

Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.”

Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance

To get the longest running time from your PowerBook battery, let the battery run down during the ﬁrst week you have your PowerBook. Then fully charge it one time. Follow these steps:

Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the battery indicator

lights and the onscreen meter (see page 59) indicate that the battery is fully charged.

Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook until you see the ﬁrst low

battery warning dialog box on the screen.

Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again.

Important

You only have to fully discharge and then charge your battery once to calibrate it. After that, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at any charge level.

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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 only be away from your PowerBook for 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 below the display pulsates.

To put the computer to sleep quickly, do one of the following:

Close the display.

Choose Sleep from the Apple (K) menu in Mac OS X, or from the Special menu in Mac OS 9.

Warning

Wait a few seconds until the sleep light starts pulsating (indicating that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your PowerBook. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard drive, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk.

To wake the computer:

If the display is closed,

open it. Your PowerBook wakes from sleep when you open the

display. (You can turn off this option in the Energy Saver Control Panel in Mac OS 9.)

If the display is already open,

Shut Down Your PowerBook

press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard.

If you will not use your PowerBook for a day or two, shut it down. Do one of the following:

Choose Shut Down from the Apple (K) menu in Mac OS X, or from the Special menu in Mac OS 9.

Press the Power button and click Shut Down in the dialog box that appears on the screen.

If you plan to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time, see “Storing Your PowerBook” on page 99 for additional steps to prevent your battery from draining completely.

Getting Started

CHAPTER

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. It includes the latest in computer technology such as a PowerPC™ G4 processor, DVI-I, FireWire, USB, and AirPort wireless Internet and networking. On top of this hardware runs the Mac OS operating system. Included with the Mac OS are powerful features that allow you to use the Internet to watch video, research information, shop, and even update your software automatically.

With your PowerBook you also get iMovie 2, an easy-to-use digital video editing application that lets you use your PowerBook to create desktop movies. Simply connect a digital video camera to the FireWire port on your PowerBook, open iMovie 2, and you’re ready to create your own movies.

Your PowerBook also comes with iTunes 2, the digital audio program that lets you import songs from your music CDs, create your own iTunes library, listen to hundreds of Internet radio stations, burn your own CDs, and share your music with iPod.

Apple also provides you with free Internet services that give you storage space on the Internet, a personal Mac.com email address, tools to easily create your own Web site or iMovie theater, and more.

If You Are New to the Mac

If this is your ﬁrst Macintosh computer, start with the Mac Tutorials to learn how to use the trackpad to move items on the screen, go to a site on the World Wide Web, and more. To access the tutorials in Mac OS 9, choose Mac Tutorials from the Help menu.

Note:

Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet site, images shown in this manual may be slightly different from what you see on your screen.

Basic Features of Your PowerBook

Sleep indicator light

Built-in speaker/ microphone

Function key (Fn)

Keyboard release tab

controls

Trackpad button

Num Lock key

drive (DVD-ROM/ CD-RW Combo)

Video Mode Toggle key

Programmable function keys

— Mute

control

Display release button

Keyboard lock/ Num Lock indicator light

Volume controls

Trackpad Slot-loading optical

Brightness

® Power button

Security slot

Built-in speaker

AirPort antenna window

Media Eject key

Keyboard release tab

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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.

Keyboard lock

Protect the internal components of your PowerBook by preventing the keyboard from being easily opened.

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.

Media Eject key

Press and hold this key to eject a CD or DVD disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash.

Power button

Turn your PowerBook on and off or put it to sleep.

Slot-loading optical DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive

Your optical DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive can read CD-ROM discs, Photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, DVD movies, and other kinds of media. It can also write music, documents, and other digital ﬁles on CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Function (Fn) key

Press and hold this key to activate the function keys (F1–F12).

Keyboard release tabs

When you need to access the internal memory slots, pull these tabs down to release the PowerBook keyboard.

Microphone

Record sounds directly on your PowerBook hard disk with this built-in microphone (located under the speaker cover).

Security slot

Protect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable.

Sleep light indicator

A white light pulsates when the PowerBook is in sleep.

Trackpad

Move the pointer on the PowerBook display.

Getting to Know Your Computer

Additional Features of Your PowerBook

AirPort antenna window

¯ Power

adapter port

FireWire port

Ethernet port

(10/100/1000Base-T)

Sleep indicator light

USB ports

™

DVI-I port

™

TV out port

Internal

modem port

Stereo sound input port

PC Card eject button

PC Card slot

Headphone port

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FireWire port

Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras, printers, and external storage devices.

Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T)

Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer ﬁles. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. You don’t need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices.

Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports

Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks.

External monitor (DVI-I) port

Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a DVI-I connector, or use the DVI-to-VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor.

TV out (S-video out) port

Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other video device. You can use TV out for presentations or to play a DVD-Video on your television.

Stereo sound input port

Connect your PowerBook to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment.

Internal modem port

Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem.

Headphone port

Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices.

PC Card slot

Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook using the Type II slot that supports both PC Card and CardBus formats.

Getting to Know Your Computer 21

Inside Your PowerBook

PowerBook with the keyboard flipped over and internal RAM slot visible

Upper memory slot

Lower

memory

slot (filled)

PowerBook turned over

Keyboard flipped over

Battery

Serial number Ethernet ID and AirPort ID

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Memory slots

Your PowerBook comes with two memory slots, one above the other. The lower slot contains the memory module that came with your PowerBook. You can install an additional memory module in the upper slot. (If you ordered your PowerBook with additional memory, the upper slot may already be ﬁlled.) The maximum amount of RAM you can install in your PowerBook is 1 gigabyte (GB), using a 512 megabyte (MB) memory module in each slot. For instructions, see “Installing Additional Memory” on page 71.

Removable hard disk

You can remove the internal hard disk for service or security. For instructions, see “Removing the Internal Hard Disk” on page 80.

AirPort Card

The AirPort Card in your computer allows access to a wireless network. Your PowerBook may have come with an AirPort Card already installed. If not, you can purchase and AirPort Card and install it yourself. See “Installing an AirPort Card” on page 88.

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About Mac OS X

Apple menu

Use this to

change settings,

open recently

used items, and

shut down your

computer.

Sheet

Sheets for

saving and printing

are attached to

document

windows.

Button

If a button pulses, you can press the

Enter or Return

key instead of

clicking it.

Status icons

Check the status of System Preferences from the menu bar.

Finder toolbar

Click to open folders, files, and shortcuts to places on your computer.

Window with buttons

Click a button to close the window, minimize it in the Dock, or enlarge it.

Dock

Click an icon in the Dock to open that item or make it active. Some icons in the Dock indicate the status of an application.

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What You Can Do

Mac OS X provides a powerful and elegant new user interface for your computer. With Mac OS X, you don’t need to worry about the amount of memory to allot for an application to run efﬁciently, or restarting your computer if something goes wrong with an 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. Chapter 4, “Working With Your Operating System,” on page 67 explains Classic in more detail. Mac OS X also supports Java

To Get Started

™

and UNIX-based software.

System Preferences is your command center for all of your computer settings, from changing the appearance of your desktop to setting up network access information. The Finder and Dock provide easy access to folders, applications, documents, and other items on your computer and network.

For details on the features of Mac OS X, see the Welcome to Mac OS X book that came with your computer or choose Mac Help from the Help menu in Mac OS X.

Tips and Tricks

Personalize the Finder

You can select a picture or color for your desktop by choosing the Desktop pane of System Preferences. You can also select and rearrange the items that appear in the Finder toolbar. Choose Customize Toolbar from the View menu and drag items to the toolbar.

Personalize the Dock

You can change the size of the Dock icons, turn on magniﬁcation so that the icons under your pointer become larger than the rest of the Dock, and position the Dock on the bottom, left, or right of your screen. Choose Dock from the Apple (K) menu, then choose Dock Preferences. You can also open your computer’s System Preferences and click Dock.

Keep your desktop organized

Reduce the clutter on your desktop by minimizing open windows, which puts them in the Dock. Double-click a window’s title bar or click the middle button in the top-left corner of the window to put it in the Dock. Click the window’s icon in the Dock to open it again. You can also control some system settings using the status icons in the menu bar.

To Learn More

For instructions on how to customize your Mac OS X environment and for more information about using Mac OS X, see the Welcome to Mac OS X book that came with your computer.

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iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users

Get your own Mac.com email address. It’s easy, and it works with your favorite email programs.

iDisk

Your own 20 MB of free storage on Apple’s Internet server. Share photos, movies, and other files over the Internet. Purchase additional storage space.

iCards

Send an elegant iCard, just right for any occasion. Choose a ready-made photo, or create a personalized iCard using photos on your iDisk.

HomePage

Build a personal Web site in three easy steps. Create a photo album, publish an iMovie, post your résumé, and more. Now anyone can view your page on the Internet.

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iTools is a new class of Internet services from Apple created exclusively for Mac users. With iTools, you can send email or greeting cards to your friends and share photos and movies. You can even create your own Web site.

To Get Started

Connect to the Internet.

2 Go to www.apple.com

3 Click the iTools tab and then click the Free Sign Up button.

Tips and Tricks

Upload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCards

You can send iCards with your own custom pictures. Save your images as GIF or JPEG ﬁles and then copy them to the Pictures folder on your iDisk. Your images will appear as picture choices when you create an iCard in the Create Your Own section.

Start with a HomePage template to create your own Web page in minutes

HomePage has Web page templates that you can modify with your own text and images. For example, teachers can use the HomePage education templates to post recent class news, homework assignments, and other information for parents. You can also use the HomePage photo album and iMovie templates to share your pictures and movies easily with your friends and family.

Instead of using a Web browser to open your iDisk, you can open it directly:

m In Mac OS X, click the iDisk icon in the Finder toolbar, or choose iDisk from the Go menu. m In Mac OS 9, select the icon of your iDisk and choose Make Alias from the File menu.

Whenever you want to access your iDisk, double-click the alias and enter your password.

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Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search Detective

Sherlock channels

Search the Internet for

people, shopping, news,

Apple info, and more.

Search button

After you type what you are looking for, click this button to start the search.

Search sites

Sherlock searches the Internet using several search engines.

Sherlock icon

Click the Sherlock

icon in the Dock.

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Sherlock 2 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 and search auction sites, ﬁnd the best prices—even check product availability.

To Get Started

Connect to the Internet.

2 Open Sherlock:

m In Mac OS X, click the Sherlock icon in the Dock. You can also choose Find from the File

menu to ﬁnd ﬁles on your computer.

m In Mac OS 9, double-click the Sherlock icon on the desktop. You can also choose Search

Internet from the File menu or choose Sherlock from the Apple (K) menu.

3 Select a Sherlock channel.

4 Type what you are looking for and click the Search button.

Tips and Tricks

Create your own customized Sherlock search channel

1 Choose New Channel from the Channels menu.

2 Select a name, channel type, and icon.

3 Download Sherlock plug-ins and drag them into the Search Sites list. Or hold down the

Option key and drag plug-ins from other search lists to the icon of your new channel.

To Learn More

To learn more about what you can do with Sherlock, open Mac Help and search for “Sherlock.” To download additional search plug-ins and ﬁnd out how you can create your own Sherlock plug-in, go to the Sherlock Web site at www.apple.com/sherlock

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Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web

Macintosh



Products Guide

www.apple.com/guide

For great hardware and software products for your Mac, check this Web site or look for the Mac symbol.



Apple Software

www.apple.com/software

Search by category for Apple software for your Mac.

The Apple Store

store.apple.com

Purchase the latest

Apple hardware, software,

and accessories.

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Mac OS X

www.apple.com/macosx

Get the latest on the world’s most advanced operating system.

Apple Hot News

www.apple.com/hotnews

Find information on the latest software updates for your Mac, third-party software, QuickTime Hot Picks, and information on the next big Apple event.

Apple Support

www.apple.com/support

Find information about the

AppleCare Protection Plan,

training programs, and other

product support. Also access

software updates, the

Apple Knowledge Base, and

technical information.

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QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet

Volume control

QuickTime TV

Click to view the QuickTime TV channels you can access on your computer.

QuickTime icon

Click the QuickTime

icon in the Dock.

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In addition to playing video and music ﬁles on your Mac, with QuickTime you can watch live and recorded Internet broadcasts. Store channels that you frequently view by dragging them to your personal list of QuickTime Favorites ( ).

To Get Started

Connect to the Internet.

2 Open QuickTime Player:

♥

m In Mac OS X, click the QuickTime Player icon in the Dock. You can also double-click

QuickTime Player in the Applications folder.

m In Mac OS 9, double-click the QuickTime Player icon on the desktop. You can also

open the Applications folder, then open the QuickTime folder and double-click QuickTime Player.

3 Select a channel or choose an option from the QuickTime Player menu. QuickTime TV uses

Internet streaming, so you get the latest video, music, and information over the Internet without having to store ﬁles on your hard disk.

You can view your QuickTime Favorites ( ) by choosing Favorites from the QTV menu, then

♥

choosing Show Favorites from the submenu.

Tips and Tricks

Add additional QuickTime TV channels

Go to www.apple.com/quicktime and click the QuickTime TV link. There you will ﬁnd all of the available QuickTime channels. You can watch a QuickTime TV (QTV ) channel and with one click add it to your QuickTime Favorites list.

Upgrade to QuickTime Pro to do the following:

m Play back full-screen video and resize movies. m Create streaming movies. m Work with more than 30 audio, video, and image formats, including Flash. m Create, open, edit, and save movies and audio as easily as copying and pasting.

To Learn More

Internet video is just one of the things you can do with QuickTime. To learn more, start with QuickTime Help. To download additional channels or ﬁnd information on setting up your own Internet streaming server, go to the QuickTime Web site at www.apple.com/quicktime

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iMovie 2—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies



iMovie monitor

Preview your

movie or view

video directly from

a connected DV

camcorder.

Mode switch

Use this to

switch between

importing from

a camcorder

and editing.

Clip viewer

viewer

movie.

Playback controls

Use these to play the movie in the iMovie monitor.

Scrubber bar

Use this to select sections of video.

Timeline

The clip viewer

and the timeline

viewer are

visual aids for

assembling and

editing your

Shelf

To make clips part of your movie after you import them, drag them from the shelf to the clip viewer.

Editing buttons

Click these to open panels for adjusting and selecting sounds, video effects, titles (text), and transitions. Click the Clips button to see the shelf.



Video track

Lets you work

with audio

contained in

video clips.

Audio tracks

Lets you work with recordings, music, and sound effects.

Playhead

Represents the location of the frame showing in the iMovie monitor. Move the playhead to see where things appear in a movie.

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iMovie is an easy-to-use digital video editing software application. 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. Then copy the movie to a camcorder tape or create a QuickTime movie. You can even share your QuickTime movies by placing them on the Web on your Apple iDisk or HomePage.

Your computer comes with iMovie optimized for Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 already installed. If you delete iMovie, you can recover it using the Apple Software Restore CDs that came with your computer. For more information on restoring your computer’s software, see “Restoring Your Computer’s Software” on page 93.

To Get Started

Shoot your video, then connect the camera to your computer’s FireWire port.

2 Open iMovie in the iMovie folder (located in the Applications folder).

3 Click the Import button to import movie clips to the shelf, then add them to your movie by

dragging them to the clip viewer.

4 Assemble and edit your movie in the clip viewer and timeline viewer.

5 Add transitions, titles, sound, and music.

6 When you are ﬁnished, choose Export from the File menu.

Tips and Tricks

Share your desktop iMovie with your friends and family

Export your movie as a QuickTime Web movie and copy the movie to your iDisk. Then use HomePage to create your own iMovie theater so that others can view your movie on the Internet.

To Learn More

For more information on using iMovie, see the iMovie Tutorial or iMovie Help. For the latest on iMovie, including iMovie updates, additional plug-ins, and a list of compatible DV camcorders, go to the iMovie Web site at www.apple.com/imovie

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iPhoto—Organize and Share Your Digital Photographs

Slide show

Watch your

photographs in a

full screen slide show with your

favorite music.

New album

Organize your

photos into digital

albums for easy

retrieval.

Import

Import digital photos into

iPhoto directly from your

digital camera.

Organize

Arrange your photos by date, title, or keyword.

Print photos on your ink jet printer. Order prints online. Create and present an onscreen slide show.

Edit

Crop or rotate photos. Remove red-eye or convert them to black and white.

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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 again.

To Get Started

Plug your camera into the USB port on your Macintosh. iPhoto opens, imports your photos, and displays them on your screen.

Tips and Tricks

Resize thumbnails

Drag the size control in the iPhoto window, and your photo thumbnails grow or shrink for easier viewing. You can view individual shots in greater detail, see hundreds of thumbnails on the screen at once, or quickly scroll through your photos to ﬁnd the one you’re looking for.

Create albums for your favorite photos

iPhoto lets you easily organize your photographs into digital albums—birthday, vacation, wedding, whatever—for easy retrieval. (If you’re familiar with iTunes, think playlists for pictures.) Sharing and enjoying them is easy, too: click a button to see them in a full-screen slide show, accompanied by your favorite music. Email them to friends. Print them on your ink jet printer. Or order prints over the Internet.

Create your own books

Create custom books with your own pictures and words. It’s easy to create an album and select a book theme and a layout you like. Add titles and text to tell your story or describe your pictures, then print your book pages on your printer. iPhoto makes it simple to turn your book into a beautiful keepsake.

Built exclusively for Mac OS X

Harnessing the power of the world’s most advanced operating system, Mac OS X, iPhoto lets you manipulate high-resolution images quickly. Built-in color management ensures consistent color from photo to Web to print. And convenient Internet tools and services make it easy to share your photos with others.

To Learn More

For more information on using iPhoto, see iPhoto Help or go to the iPhoto Web site at www.apple.com/iphoto

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iTunes 2—Digital Music for Your Mac and iPod

Library

Your collection of

songs, imported

from your own audio

CDs or downloaded

from the Internet.

Easily browse or

search for music.

iPod

Sync with your iPod

and automatically

update songs

and playlists.

Radio Tuner

Choose from

hundreds

of Internet radio

stations—jazz, rock,

talk, and more.

Audio CDs

Play an audio CD on your computer. Import songs to your library to play them without the CD.

Equalizer

Adjust the sound

to your tastes using

the 10-band EQ.

Type some text and iTunes lists song titles that match.

Playlists

Make personalized playlists using songs from your Library. Arrange your music by mood, artist, genre, or however you like.

Eject CD button

Visuals button

Have iTunes display a stunning light show that changes, throbs, and pulses to the beat of your music. Enjoy different colors and patterns every time you listen to a song.

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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.

To Get Started

Open iTunes (located inside the Applications folder on your hard disk).

2 Insert an audio CD into your PowerBook’s optical drive.

3 Click the checkbox next to the songs you want to import.

4 Click the Import button. Your songs are converted into MP3 ﬁles and stored in your iTunes

library.

Tips and Tricks

Create playlists for your favorite sets of songs

iTunes lets you create playlists from songs in your library. A playlist is a list of songs in a speciﬁc order. Use your playlists to program your music for speciﬁc moods, artists, or themes. Click the New Playlist button and drag songs from your library to the playlist.

Resize the iTunes window or access iTunes from the Control Strip

You can collapse the iTunes window to show just the playback controls and status. Click the zoom button (the rightmost button in the upper-left corner) in Mac OS X, or click the zoom box in the upper-right corner in Mac OS 9. You can also access iTunes controls from the Dock in Mac OS X or the iTunes Control Strip module in Mac OS 9.

Look up CD information from CDDB

iTunes automatically connects to the CD database (CDDB) on the Internet to look up the name of the album, song titles, and other information about your music CD. If you are not connected to the Internet, you can look up information on songs you imported the next time you connect. Select the song and choose Get CD Track Names from the Advanced menu.

Connect your PowerBook to your stereo system

You can easily connect your PowerBook to your stereo system. Use a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included) to connect the headphone port (f) on your PowerBook to the audio input ports on your stereo.

To Learn More

For more information on using iTunes, see iTunes Help or go to the iTunes Web site at www.apple.com/itunes

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Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge

Update software

Set how often your computer checks for software updates from Apple.

Update Now

Click to check instantly for updates

available for your Apple software. Select

the Apple software you want to update

from the list that appears.

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Software Update uses the Internet to download and install the latest software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple automatically. Use Software Update to instantly check Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your Apple software. You can even set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software for you.

To Get Started

Connect to the Internet.

2 Open Software Update:

m In Mac OS X, open System Preferences and click Software Update. m In Mac OS 9, choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu, then choose Software

Update from the submenu.

3 Click Update Now, then select the software updates you want and click Install.

Tips and Tricks

Adjust your Software Update schedule

If you have an Internet connection that is always on, you can set a schedule for your computer so that it checks for software updates at a certain time on speciﬁc days of the week. If you have a dialup connection and you are not connected, Software Update will check the next time you connect.

Install new software automatically

You can set up your Mac so that every week it checks for and installs the latest software. Set a schedule for your computer to check for software updates and deselect the “Ask me before downloading new software” checkbox.

To Learn More

For more information on using Software Update, search for “Software Update” in Mac Help. For the latest information on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS Web site at www.apple.com/macos

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Multiple Users—Turn One Mac Into Many

Home

Each user has a home.

Finder, Dock, iTools,

Mail, and other

preferences are kept for

each user in the user’s

home, so users can

customize Mac OS X

the way they want.

Users

Use the Users pane in System Preferences to add user accounts.

Shared folder

To give access to the

Shared folder, a user can

turn on file sharing in Sharing preferences.

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Several people can share a single computer by logging in to their individual user accounts. Users can select their own customized settings, such as bookmark and desktop views, and access their own private storage space, called a Home folder. Users sharing the computer also have access to a common Shared folder.

The ﬁrst user account created on your computer is designated an administrator. Administrators are users with special privileges: they can give new users access to the computer, install software, and change general computer settings.

Note: If you forget the administrator password, you can reset it using the Mac OS X CD. Start up from the Mac OS X CD and choose Reset Password from the Installer menu. Because a user with the Mac OS X CD can gain unrestricted access to the computer, you should keep the CD in a safe place.

To Get Started

Create a new user: m In Mac OS X, choose System Preferences from the Apple (K) menu, click Users, then

click New User.

m In Mac OS 9, choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu, then choose Multiple

Users from the submenu. Click On next to Multiple User Accounts, then click New User.

2 Edit the user’s information. You can give a user administrative privileges.

3 Close the window.

Tips and Tricks

Keeping your computer secure

You can require a password to access the computer after the screen saver appears in case users log in and leave the computer unattended. Open System Preferences, click Screen Saver, and click Activation to select the period of inactivity before the screen saver starts. Then select “Use my user account password.”

Set up user privileges

In Mac OS 9, administrators can specify the documents and applications that users can access and conﬁgure overall settings such as a Welcome message and the default desktop environment. For details, search for “Multiple Users” in Mac Help in Mac OS 9.

To Learn More

For more information on setting up user accounts in Mac OS X, search for “users” in Mac Help.

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Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions

Got a question? Type it here and

click Ask.

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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.

m FireWire for connecting high-speed equipment, such as digital video cameras and external

hard drives.

m The latest in communications technologies, such as a 56K modem, 10/100/1000Base-T

Ethernet, and AirPort wireless Internet and networking.

m DVI-I video output with included DVI-to-VGA adapter gives you the ability to use your

PowerBook with an external monitor, video projector, or digital ﬂat panel display, including support for video mirroring and extended desktop (dual display) modes. Use your PowerBook’s built-in S-video support to play DVD Video discs on your television.

m A long-lasting battery, one Type II PC Card/CardBus slot, audio line in and out ports,

and more.

To learn about what you can do with your PowerBook, start with the information in this chapter. Additional information can be found in Mac Help (see page 44) and on the many Apple Internet Web sites.

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. You don’t need to restart or reconﬁgure your computer.

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Using USB Devices

To use a USB device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you attach a new device.

Note: Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices. When you connect a USB device, if your PowerBook cannot ﬁnd the correct software, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software.

USB Devices and Battery Power

USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of a separate power adapter can be used with your PowerBook. However, these types of USB devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If you are going to have a device connected for an extended period, it is a good idea to plug the PowerBook into its power adapter.

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Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time

Your PowerBook has two USB ports. If you want to use more than one device on the same USB port, 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.

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USB hub

For More Information on USB

Additional information on USB is available in Mac Help (see page 44). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “USB.” You can also ﬁnd information on the Apple USB Web site at www.apple.com/usb

For information on USB devices available for your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide

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FireWire

Your computer has one FireWire port. FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as digital video (DV) cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer.

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These are some of the things you can do with FireWire: m Connect a digital video camera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality video directly

on your computer using video editing software such as iMovie or Final Cut Pro.

m Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use it to back up data or transfer ﬁles. A

FireWire hard disk icon appears on your desktop after you connect the drive to your PowerBook.

m Start up from an external FireWire hard disk. Connect an external FireWire disk (with a

valid System Folder installed on it) and then do the following: m In Mac OS X, open the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences and click the

FireWire disk.

m In Mac OS 9, open the Startup Disk control panel and click the FireWire disk.

m Restart your computer.

Using FireWire Devices

To use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to the computer and install any software that came with the device. Your computer automatically senses when you attach a new device.

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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.

Note: The FireWire port is designed to support power for FireWire devices (up to 7 watts maximum). You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the “daisy-chain” of devices to the FireWire port on your computer, but only one device should get power from the computer. The rest of the devices in the daisy-chain should be powered by separate power adapters. Connecting more than one FireWire device that gets power from the computer may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down the computer, remove the FireWire devices, and restart your computer.

FireWire Target Disk Mode

If you want to transfer ﬁles between your PowerBook and another FireWire-equipped computer, or you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another computer.

Important If you are using Mac OS 9, the computer you connect your PowerBook to must

have FireWire version 2.3.3 or later installed. Use the Extensions tab of Apple System Proﬁler, available in the Apple menu in Mac OS 9, to check the version of FireWire.

To connect your PowerBook in FireWire Target Disk Mode, follow these steps:

1 Make sure that your PowerBook is shut down.

2 Use a FireWire cable with a standard 6-pin connector on each end to connect your

PowerBook to another FireWire-equipped computer.

3 Start up your PowerBook and immediately hold down the T key. Your PowerBook display

shows the FireWire logo, and the PowerBook internal hard disk icon, and the icon of a CD or DVD disc the PowerBook’s optical drive appears on the desktop of the other computer.

4 When you are ﬁnished transferring ﬁles, drag the PowerBook hard disk icon and the CD or

DVD disc icon to the Trash.

5 Press the Power button on the PowerBook to shut it down and then disconnect the

FireWire cable.

For More Information on FireWire

Additional information on FireWire is available in Mac Help (see page 44). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “FireWire.” You can also ﬁnd information on the Apple FireWire Web site at www.apple.com/ﬁrewire

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PC Cards

You can expand your computer’s capabilities using the PC Card slot. 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.

Eject button

Important The Apple AirPort Card is installed in a slot inside your computer. It does not go

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PC Card slot

in the PC Card slot the way many third-party wireless cards do. The AirPort Card will not work if it is installed in the PC Card slot and will cause your computer to function improperly.

Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card

When inserting a PC Card, make sure the label is facing up and the card is level. You’ll feel some resistance as you slide the card in. When the card is ﬁrmly seated in the slot, it clicks into place and an icon appears on the desktop. You can eject a PC Card when your computer is on or off, but not when it is in sleep.

To eject a PC Card:

1 If the computer is turned on, drag the card’s icon to the Trash.

2 Push the PC Card eject button once to release the button.

3 Push the button again to eject the card.

4 Pull the card out of the slot and then push the eject button again to set it ﬂush against

the computer.

For More Information on PC Cards

For information on the PC Cards available for your PowerBook, check out the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide

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AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking

Your PowerBook is AirPort-ready. It has a built-in antenna, and an AirPort Card may already be installed in it depending on the conﬁguration. AirPort 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 uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet, transfer ﬁles, play multiplayer games, and more.

Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions.

How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access

With AirPort, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone. The AirPort Card in the computer makes a wireless connection to the base, which is connected to the telephone line or a DSL or cable modem.

Connection to the Internet

AC outlet

AirPort Base Station

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 Center from the Help menu and click the AirPort Help link. You can also ﬁnd information on the Apple AirPort Web site at www.apple.com/airport or the Apple Knowledge Base at kbase.info.apple.com

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Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)

Your computer comes with built-in 10/100/1000 megabit per second (Mbps) twisted-pair Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network, including a Gigabit Ethernet network, or to a cable or DSL modem.

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Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers. You may be able to store and retrieve information; use network printers, modems, and electronic mail; or connect to the Internet. You can also use Ethernet to share ﬁles between two computers or set up a small network. The Ethernet port on your PowerBook auto-detects other Ethernet devices. You don’t need an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting to other Ethernet devices.

m Use 2-pair category 3 Ethernet cables to connect to a 10Base-T Ethernet network. m Use 2-pair category 5 Ethernet cables to connect to a 100Base-T Ethernet network. m Use 4-pair category 5 Ethernet cables to connect to a 1000Base-T Ethernet network.

For More Information on Using Ethernet

Additional information, including setting up an Ethernet network and transferring ﬁles using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help (see page 44). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu 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

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External Video Support (DVI/VGA and S-Video)

Your computer has a video output port that allows you to directly connect a display or projector with a DVI-I port. Use the included DVI-to-VGA adapter to connect your PowerBook to monitors and projectors that have VGA output.

The TV out port (also known as an S-video out port) on your computer lets you connect to a television, videocassette recorder (VCR), or video projection system using either an S-video or composite video cable (available at your local electronics store). You can use TV out to display images on a television, record computer images on a VCR, or play DVD-Video discs on your television.

If the device you want to connect does not have S-video, you can use the S-video-to-composite adapter that came with your PowerBook.

DVI-I port

DVI-to-VGA adapter

Monitor cable

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S-video-to-composite adapter

TV out port

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 mirroring mode. To work in dual display mode, press the F7 ( ) key to switch between video mirroring and dual display modes.

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.

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Connecting an External Display or Projector

To connect an external display or projector to your computer with a DVI connection:

1 Turn on the external display or projector.

2 Connect the monitor cable to your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects the

external display.

3 Adjust the resolution on the external display as needed.

In Mac OS X, click the Display tab in the Displays pane of System Preferences or use the Displays icon in the menu bar.

m In Mac OS 9, click the Resolution portion of the Control Strip. To see a list of all possible

resolutions, press the Control key when you click Resolution.

To connect an external monitor or projector to your computer with a VGA connection:

1 Turn on the external monitor or projector.

2 Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter that came with your PowerBook to the external monitor or

projector’s VGA port.

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3 Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter to your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects

the external monitor.

Important To ensure that your PowerBook automatically detects the external monitor

or projector, be sure the DVI-to-VGA adapter is plugged into the external monitor or projector ﬁrst.

4 Adjust the resolution on the external monitor or projector.

For information on the supported external monitor resolutions, see “External Monitor in Dual Display or Video Mirroring Mode” on page 96.

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.

3 Follow the steps in the previous section to connect your PowerBook to an external monitor.

4 Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the external keyboard to wake the PowerBook.

Important Keep the PowerBook’s internal display open at a 90 degree or greater angle

when your PowerBook is attached to an external display and running in dual display or video mirroring mode. This allows for proper air circulation over the keyboard and assists with heat dissipation.

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Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device

To connect a device to the TV out port:

1 Connect an S-video cable to the TV out port (Æ) on your PowerBook (or use the S-video-

to-composite adapter to connect a composite video cable) and connect the other end to your device.

2 If you want to send the sound from your PowerBook to the device, connect a miniplug-to-

RCA cable (not included) from the headphone port (f) on your PowerBook to the audio input ports on your device.

3 Turn on the external device. 4 Hold down the Command (x) key and press the F2 key to detect the TV monitor.

5 Adjust how the images are displayed on the device:

m In Mac OS X, use the Displays pane of System Preferences. m In Mac OS 9, use the TV Mirroring portion of the Control Strip.

Connecting an Apple Flat Panel Display

You can connect your PowerBook to an Apple Flat Panel display using a DVI-to-ADC adapter, available from your Apple-authorized dealer, an Apple Retail Store, or from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store

For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV

Additional information on using and conﬁguring an external monitor is available in Mac Help (see page 44). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “monitor.”

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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. You can check the charge with the battery in or out of your PowerBook.

Important If only one ﬂashing light is on, very little charge is left. If no lights are visible, the

battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power adapter is connected. Plug in the power adapter for several hours to let the battery recharge.

Battery

Battery LEDs

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Removing and Replacing the Battery

To remove the battery: m Shut down or put your PowerBook to sleep. Turn it over, and locate the battery release

latch. Slide the latch to the side and gently remove the battery.

Latch

Battery

Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep

If your battery runs low while you are working, you can put your PowerBook to sleep and replace the battery with a charged one. The internal backup battery provides enough power to maintain the contents of RAM for one minute while you change the battery.

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Charging a Battery

When the power adapter is connected, the battery is recharged whether the computer is off, on, or in sleep. However, the battery will recharge more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep. You can monitor the battery charge level.

m In Mac OS X, use the battery status icon in the menu bar.

m In Mac OS 9, use the battery charge level indicator in the Control Strip.

To maximize the life of your PowerBook battery, use the power adapter whenever possible.

Calibrating a New Battery for Best Performance

To get the longest running time from a new PowerBook battery, let the battery run down within the ﬁrst week of use and 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.

2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook until you see the ﬁrst low

battery warning dialog box on your screen.

3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again.

Important You only have to fully discharge and then charge your battery once to calibrate

it. After that, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at any charge level.

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Battery-Conservation Tips

The amount of work time your PowerBook battery can provide before you need to recharge it depends on the equipment you’re using with your computer and the steps you take to conserve power while you work.

To conserve battery power, do one or more of 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. m Remove CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs when they are not in use. m Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on the PowerBook keyboard.

You can also:

m Set the hard disk to spin down after a short time. m Set your PowerBook to sleep after inactivity of ﬁve minutes or less.

In Mac OS X, select “Reduce processor performance” in the Options tab of the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences to save battery power.

In Mac OS 9, select any of the following options in the Advanced Settings tab of the Energy Saver control panel:

m Allow processor cycling. m Turn off the built-in display instead of dimming it. m Reduce processor speed. m Increase application idle time.

For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery

Additional information is available in Mac Help (see page 44). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “battery.”

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DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive

Your PowerBook comes with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive you can use to

m install or run programs from CD and DVD discs m watch DVD-Video discs m create your own music CDs and play them on any standard audio player m record computer ﬁles, such as applications, documents, or other digital ﬁles, on CD-R and

CD-RW discs

With a CD-R (CD-Recordable) disc, you can record information on the disc once. Although you can’t change the recorded information, you may be able to add more information until the disc is full, depending on the application you use. See the documentation that came with your application for speciﬁc information about recording on your CD-R disc. It is best to use CD-R discs for recording audio CDs, because most audio CD players cannot read CD-RW discs.

With a CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) disc, you can save and change information on your CD multiple times. However, some software for recording media ﬁles on CDs, such as the iTunes Disc Burner feature, can record data on the disc only once.

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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.

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:

m Drag the disc icon to the Trash. m 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, try the following:

m Quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again. m Restart your computer and hold down the trackpad button during startup until the

disc ejects.

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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 you use S-video to connect your PowerBook 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).

m In Mac OS X, use the Display tab of the Displays pane of System Preferences. m In Mac OS 9, use the Resolution portion of the Control Strip.

Note: In Mac OS X, move the menu bar to the TV screen in the Arrange tab of the Displays pane of System Preferences.

You can easily connect your PowerBook to your stereo system. Use a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included) to connect the headphone port (f) on your PowerBook to the audio input ports on your stereo.

Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs

You can record music on CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your iTunes library.

1 Open iTunes, located in the Dock in Mac OS X and in the Control Strip in Mac OS 9.

2 Select the playlist you want to record.

3 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc.

4 Click Burn CD at the top of the iTunes window.

You can also record data on CD-R and CD-RW discs with Disc Burner.

1 Insert a blank disc in the optical drive.

2 In the dialog box that appears, enter a name for the disc and select a format. An icon for the

CD appears on the desktop.

3 Drag ﬁles and folders to the icon.

Select the disc and choose Burn CD from the Special menu in Mac OS 9, or drag the CD icon to the Burn CD icon in the dock in Mac OS X.

Important Your PowerBook’s DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive supports standard circular

12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported. Noncircular discs may become lodged in the drive.

For More Information

m For information about how to use iTunes to record music ﬁles on a CD-R disc, see the

onscreen help for iTunes in the Help Center. For instructions on using DVD Player, open DVD Player and choose DVD Player Help from the Help menu.

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Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys

You can quickly adjust settings such as volume and screen brightness and eject a CD or DVD disc using the keyboard controls.

Your PowerBook also has four additional keys that you can set up to open your frequently used applications or documents in Mac OS 9. These keys are known as programmable (or hot) function keys. For example, you can use these keys to open your Web browser, word processor, or favorite game. Once applications are open, you can use the keys to switch quickly between them.

Num Lock key

- Volume

controls

¤ Brightness

controls

Function (Fn) key

Assigning Programmable Function Keys

Video Mirroring key

Hot function keys

Media Eject key

In Mac OS 9, the ﬁrst time you press one of the function keys, a dialog box appears that lets you assign any of the function keys to an application. After that, you can change function key assignments using the Keyboard control panel. This feature is only available in Mac OS 9.

Using the Standard Function Keys

You can quickly change a key from a control or programmable function key to a standard function key by pressing the Fn key while you press the other key. In Mac OS X, use the Keyboard pane of System Preferences to control the function keys. You can also use the Keyboard control panel in Mac OS 9 to reverse the keys so that the standard function keys are primary and the screen controls and programmable function keys are secondary. ( You would hold down the Fn key to change the screen brightness, for example.)

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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. The light next to the Num Lock key turns on, indicating that the keypad is active. When you’re ﬁnished, press the Num Lock key again to turn it off.

Note: When the numeric keypad is active, other keys and keyboard equivalents for menu commands (such as x-Q to quit) are deactivated.

For More Information on Keyboard Controls

Additional information on conﬁguring the keyboard controls and programmable function keys is available in Mac Help (see page 44). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “keyboard.”

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Security Slot and Keyboard Lock

You can purchase a security cable lock to protect your PowerBook. With a lock, you can secure your computer to a desk or table.

Your PowerBook also comes with a keyboard locking mechanism. When the keyboard lock is engaged, the keyboard can’t be ﬂipped up for access to the internal components of the computer, including the memory.

Sample locking device with security cable

Security slot

The keyboard locking mechanism is in the small plastic tab to the left of the Num Lock key, which also contains the Num Lock indicator light. Your PowerBook comes with the keyboard unlocked.

To lock the keyboard, use a small ﬂathead screwdriver to the turn the screw clockwise 1/2 turn. A small tab prevents the keyboard from being removed.

Note: The screw that turns the plastic tab has a small notch on one side that you can use to determine if the keyboard is locked. If the notch in the screw is on the top, the keyboard is unlocked. If the notch in the screw is on the bottom, the keyboard is locked.

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 Help (see page 44). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “security” or “multiple users.”

Note: If you are using Mac OS 9, the Password Security control panel used on older computers is not compatible with your PowerBook and is not installed on your computer.

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4 Working With Your Operating System

An operating system, or OS, is your computer’s desktop environment that deﬁnes how the items on your desktop are represented and how you interact with them. Each OS has a different look and feel.

Your computer comes with Mac OS X installed as the default operating system, and Classic, a technology that allows you to use Mac OS 9 applications inside Mac OS X. The ﬁrst time you start your computer, it starts up using Mac OS X. Your computer also comes with Mac OS 9. To switch between Mac OS X and Mac OS 9, see “Switching Between Operating Systems” on page 69.

Some software applications have not yet been optimized to work with Mac OS X or Classic. They perform best in Mac OS 9. If you use only Mac OS 9–compatible software and do not need the special features of Mac OS X, you can start up your computer in Mac OS 9. This chapter describes some of the features of Mac OS X and Classic and how to switch your default operating system from Mac OS X to Mac OS 9.

About Mac OS X

Explore Mac OS X’s advanced technologies, such as the elegant new user interface, incredible graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance. Mac OS X manages your computer processes so you can concentrate on what you want to do. You don’t need to worry about restarting your computer if something goes wrong with one software application. Mac OS X only shuts down that application so you can keep working without interruption. The Mac OS X virtual memory manager allots the amount of memory your software applications need to run efﬁciently. When you’re ready to learn more about Mac OS X, read Welcome to Mac OS X. This book introduces the features of Mac OS X and provides tips for Mac OS 9 users on how to use Mac OS X to perform common Mac OS 9 tasks. If you experience any problems while learning about Mac OS X, see the Troubleshooting tips in the back of the book or choose Mac Help from the Help menu in Mac OS X.

Important Because Mac OS X is already installed on your computer, you don’t need to

follow the installation instructions in Welcome to Mac OS X. Instead, follow the instructions in Welcome to Mac OS X to log in and begin using Mac OS X.

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 Web site: guide.apple.com/macosx/

Using Classic in Mac OS X

In addition to using Mac OS X applications, you can continue to use Mac OS 9 applications in the special Classic environment. Classic works in the background to access Mac OS 9 features and software applications. When you start up Classic, Mac OS 9 software works in Mac OS X just as it does in Mac OS 9, but doesn’t beneﬁt from Mac OS X features such as the look of the new interface. Simply open a Mac OS 9 application or double-click a document created in a Mac OS 9 application. If Classic isn’t running, it starts up.

Classic continues to run in the background, even if no Mac OS 9 applications are open, so applications and documents open faster and more easily. You can set your computer to start up Classic automatically when you log in to Mac OS X. Choose System Preferences from the Apple (K) menu, click Classic, and select “Start up Classic on login to this computer.”

To quit the Classic environment, click Stop in the Classic pane of System Preferences. You can save any unsaved changes to your Classic documents and quit Classic.

Important Do not remove the Mac OS 9 operating system from your computer. For Classic

to work, Mac OS 9 must be installed.

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Switching Between Operating Systems

Your computer is set to use Mac OS X. You can switch between Mac OS X and Mac OS 9. Once you’ve set your computer to use OS X, it will always start up using OS X until you set it to use Mac OS 9

To set your computer to start up using Mac OS 9:

1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple (K) menu and click Startup Disk.

2 Select the Mac OS 9 folder as your startup System Folder. (If the icons are dimmed, click the

lock icon at the bottom of the pane and type the user name and password that you created previously in the Setup Assistant. See Welcome to Mac OS X for more information about logging in as an administrator.)

3 Restart your computer.

Some tasks and software applications require your computer to start up using Mac OS 9. You can change the Mac OS your computer uses as often as you like.

Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, the version number of the Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 operating systems in this manual may be different from those installed on your computer.

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To set your computer to start up using Mac OS X:

1 In Mac OS 9, choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu, then choose Startup Disk.

2 In the Startup Disk control panel, double-click the hard disk that contains your operating

systems and select the Mac OS X System folder as your startup disk. You can click the triangle to the left of the hard disk icon to see the System folders installed on it.

Restart your computer.

Need Help?

For more information about the features of your Macintosh, choose Mac Help from the Help menu and click any of the blue underlined text. You can also type a question in the Search ﬁeld and press Return on the keyboard.

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5 Working Inside Your Computer

This chapter provides information and instructions for working inside your computer.

Instructions are provided for the following procedures:

m “Installing Additional Memory” on page 71 m “Removing the Internal Hard Disk” on page 80 m “Installing an AirPort Card” on page 88

Warning Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certiﬁed technician install memory

or remove the internal hard disk. Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact Apple for service. If you attempt any of these procedures and damage your equipment, such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer.

Installing Additional Memory

Your computer comes with two memory slots, one above the other, that you access by removing your PowerBook keyboard. Your computer comes with a minimum of 256 megabytes (MB) of Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed in the lower slot. Both memory slots can accept a SDRAM module that meets the following speciﬁcations:

m Small Outline-Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) format m 1.25 inch or smaller m 128, 256, or 512 MB m 144-pin m PC-133 Type RAM

Depending on the conﬁguration of the PowerBook you purchased, you may have an additional 256 MB of SDRAM installed in your computer’s upper slot.

SDRAM from an earlier PowerBook that meets these speciﬁcations can be used with your PowerBook.

The maximum amount of RAM you can install in your PowerBook is 1 GB, using 512 MB DIMMs in both the upper and lower RAM slots.

Installing Additional RAM

Shut down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer.

2 Flip the computer over and remove the battery.

This prevents you from accidentally turning on the computer while installing memory.

Latch

Battery

Warning The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot. If you have been

using your PowerBook, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer to let the internal components cool down before continuing.

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3 Make sure that the keyboard locking screw is not in the locked position. Your new

PowerBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard, you can skip this step.

4 Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the

F1 and F12 keys) and then lift the top portion of the keyboard.

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5 Lift the top portion of the PowerBook keyboard up slightly near the top row of keys and pull

it back far enough to displace the small tabs that hold the bottom of the keyboard in place.

6 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad.

7 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity.

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8 Locate the RAM expansion slots.

Lower RAM slot (filled)

Upper RAM slot

9 Hold the RAM expansion card at a 30-degree angle. Line up the notch in the card with the

small tab in the RAM expansion slot and slide the card into the slot until the gold edge is almost invisible. Then gently push the RAM expansion card into the expansion slot. You may feel some resistance.

Insert RAM expansion

card at a 30

angle

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10 Gently spread the small tabs in the expansion slot away from the notches and push the RAM

expansion card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place.

11 Flip the keyboard back on top of the opening in your PowerBook and insert the small tabs at

the bottom of the keyboard all the way into the openings in the PowerBook case.

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12 Pull down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F12 keys) and then

press down on the top portion of the keyboard.

13 Let go of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place.

14 Turn the PowerBook over and replace the battery.

15 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.

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Removing Memory

Gently spread the small tabs in the expansion slot away from the notches in the memory card. The memory card should pop up slightly.

2 Lift the memory card to a 30-degree angle and then gently slide the card out of the

expansion slot.

You can replace the RAM expansion card in the lower slot, and then add additional RAM to the upper slot.

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.

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2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose About This Computer from the Apple (K) menu.

In Mac OS X

Total memory installed in your PowerBook

In Mac OS 9

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. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer, choose Apple System Proﬁler, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder in Mac OS X, and in the Apple (K) menu in Mac OS 9.

If the memory is not recognized or your computer does not start up correctly, shut down your PowerBook and check the instructions again to make sure that the memory you installed is compatible with this PowerBook and that it is installed correctly. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact Apple for service.

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Removing the Internal Hard Disk

When the computer is shut down, the internal hard disk can be removed for security or maintenance.

1 Shut down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables

connected to the computer.

2 Place a towel or soft cloth on a table in front of you. The towel or cloth will protect the

keyboard and display of the PowerBook when you ﬂip it over. Make sure that it covers an area large enough for your PowerBook and that it hangs over the edge of the table.

3 With the display open, carefully ﬂip the PowerBook over and rest it on the edge of a table.

Make sure the weight of the computer is on the table and not on the display.

Soft cloth Top of display

Important Do not open the display further than the angle shown above.

in your lap

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4 Remove the battery by sliding the latch to the left. Make sure to return the battery latch fully

to the right.

Warning The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot. If you have been using

your PowerBook, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer to let the internal components cool down before continuing.

5 Using a Torx T-8 screwdriver, remove the seven screws that secure the bottom case of the

PowerBook in the order shown in the illustration below.

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6 Carefully slide the bottom case away from you.

7 Pivot the bottom case up as shown in the illustration below.

Important Do not twist the case from side to side. Slide the bottom case forward

completely before lifting it up. If you feel any resistance when lifting the bottom case, double-check to make sure the bottom case is slid all the way forward and releases from the optical drive slot.

8 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity.

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9 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board.

Connector cable

10 With a Torx T-8 screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the hard disk mounting bracket.

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11 With a Torx T-8 screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the hard disk carrier to the

other mounting bracket and then gently remove the hard disk.

Replacing the Hard Disk and Bottom Case

Follow the steps in this section to replace the hard disk.

1 Make sure the screws and rubber stoppers are in place on the sides of the drive. Then make

sure that the bottom and left and right sides of the drive are covered by the Mylar sheath.

Rubber stopper

Mylar sheath

Screw

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2 Insert the left side of the disk ﬁrst, then insert the right side of the disk.

3 With a Torx T-8 screwdriver, replace the two screws that secure the hard disk to the

mounting bracket.

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Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board.

Connector cable

Attach the bottom case to the computer and replace the seven screws in the order shown in

the illustration below.

Line up the notches on the right and left sides of the case. Then press down slightly to secure the case. Make sure the seams between the bottom case and the frame are closed. Check the outside edges and around the battery bay. Check the alignment of the seven screw holes to make sure the bottom case is properly positioned.

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6 Replace the battery and turn the computer over.

7 Look at the optical drive slot to make sure that the case is properly secured. If a gap exists

below the optical drive slot, gently pull the bottom of the optical drive slot toward you to secure the optical drive to the bottom case and remove the gap.

Optical drive slot

8 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.

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Installing an AirPort Card

If your computer did not come with an AirPort Card, you can purchase one from your Appleauthorized 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.

To install an AirPort Card in your PowerBook, remove the back of your computer. Follow the instructions in the previous section, “Removing the Internal Hard Disk” on page 80, then follow these steps:

1 If your AirPort Card came with the AirPort adapter, remove the metal clip and pull the AirPort

Card from the adapter. (The adapter and metal clip are not used with your PowerBook.)

2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity.

3 Disconnect the AirPort antenna from its holder.

AirPort

antenna

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4 Position the AirPort Card with the AirPort ID numbers and bar code visible and slide the card

into the connector.

Make sure to slide the card all the way in until you feel that the card is securely attached to the connector.

AirPort Card

5 Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable.

Make sure that the connector on the end of the antenna cable is straight before inserting it into the card. When it is connected, make sure the end of the antenna cable is secured by the small clip shown in the illustration below.

Antenna clip

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6 Fold the plastic tab on the AirPort Card over the top of the card.

Important The plastic tab must be folded over the card. If the tab is not folded over, you

will not be able to securely attach the bottom case to the computer.

Attach the bottom case to the computer. Follow the instructions in the previous section, “Replacing the Hard Disk and Bottom Case,” beginning on page 84.

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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. Other less likely sources include problems with the Mac OS (usually ﬁxed by reinstalling your computer’s system software or through a software update) and problems with your computer’s hardware, such as the memory or hard disk.

When you experience a problem with your computer, it is important to remember that there is usually a simple and quick solution. When you encounter a problem, 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 the possible causes of the problem and then ﬁnd the answers you need. Things to note include

m the applications you were using when the problem occurred (Problems that occur only

with a speciﬁc application may indicate that the application is not compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your computer.)

m any software that you recently installed, especially any software that may have added

items to the System Folder (Certain applications install extensions that may not be compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your computer.)

m any new hardware (such as additional memory or a peripheral) that you installed

Information in This Chapter

This chapter contains solutions to problems that prevent you from working with your computer, such as a system freeze or a computer that will not start up. You can ﬁnd more troubleshooting information in Mac Help (see page 44), on the Apple Support Web site at www.apple.com/support and the Apple Knowledge Base at kbase.info.apple.com

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 box appears,

click Cancel.

m If that doesn’t work, hold down the Option and Command (x) keys and then press the

Esc key. If a dialog box appears, click Force Quit. Then save your work in any open applications and restart the computer to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up.

m If you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold the Power button (®)

for a few seconds to shut down the computer.

m If the computer still doesn’t respond, try to restart it by simultaneously pressing the

Command (x) and Control keys on your keyboard and the Power button (®).

If the problem occurs frequently, choose Mac Help from the Help menu. Look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems. You may need to check for extension conﬂicts or reinstall your computer’s system software. If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program, check with the program’s manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer.

If the computer freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark

Mac OS X does not use system extensions. To turn off extensions in Classic, do the following: m In Mac OS X, choose Turn Off Extensions from the pop-up menu in the Advanced tab of

the Classic pane of System Preferences. Click Restart Classic.

m In Mac OS 9, turn off your system extensions by starting up your computer while holding

down the Shift key.

m If that does not work, start up your PowerBook while holding down the C key and at the

same time insert your Mac OS X or Mac OS 9 system software CD. (Make sure the Caps Lock key is not engaged.)

After the computer starts up, choose Mac Help from the Help menu. Look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems. You may need to check for extension conﬂicts or reinstall your computer’s system software.

If using your system software CD is the only way you can start up your PowerBook, you need to reinstall your computer’s system software. For instructions, look in Mac Help or open the software installation or restore program and follow the onscreen instructions.

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 57). You should see one to four lights indicating the battery’s level of charge.

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m If that does not work, press the Power button (®) and immediately hold down the

Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time.

m If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and

that it is compatible with your computer. See whether removing it allows the computer to start up.

m If you are still unable to start up your computer, see the service and support information

that came with your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for service.

If the display suddenly goes black or if your system freezes while you are working

You will need to restart your system.

1 Unplug any devices that are connected to your PowerBook ports except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the Command (x) and Control keys and press the Power button (®) to restart

the system.

3 Let the battery charge to at least 10% before plugging in any external devices and resuming

your work. To see how much the battery has recharged, look at the battery status icon in the menu bar.

Restoring Your Computer’s Software

Apple Software Restore completely erases the contents of your hard disk or partition and restores the original contents, including the original system software, factory settings, and applications that came with your computer.

Should you need to restore your computer software, use the Apple Software Restore CDs that came with your computer. First back up essential software and ﬁles, if possible.

Note: If you don’t want to erase the contents of your hard disk, you can reinstall just the system software or certain applications using the software install CDs or application CDs that came with your computer. For instructions on installing Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, see the Welcome to Mac OS X booklet.

1 Make sure you have all the Apple Software Restore CDs that came with your computer.

2 Insert the ﬁrst software restore CD into your drive.

3 Restart your computer and then hold down the C key so the computer starts from the CD.

4 Follow the onscreen instructions.

The ﬁrst time you restart your computer, the Setup Assistant opens to help you conﬁgure your computer in Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X.

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Locating Your Product Serial Number

The serial number for your PowerBook is located on the inside wall of the battery bay. For instructions on removing the battery, see “Removing and Replacing the Battery” on page 58. The serial number is also on the System Proﬁle tab of Apple System Proﬁler, located in the Utilities folder inside the Applications folder in Mac OS X, and in the Apple menu in Mac OS 9.

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A Speciﬁcations

This section provides basic product speciﬁcations. Additional information is available in Apple System Proﬁler on your hard disk and on the Internet at www.apple.com/powerbook and www.apple.com/support

Apple System Profiler

You can use Apple System Proﬁler to ﬁnd out detailed information about your speciﬁc model of PowerBook, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number.

To access the information in Apple System Proﬁler: m In Mac OS X, open Apple System Proﬁler, located in the Utilities folder inside the

Application folder.

Click the triangles in the

window to show and

hide information in the

different categories.

m In Mac OS 9, choose Apple System Proﬁler from the Apple (K) Menu.

PowerBook Specifications

Processor, Memory, and Hard Disk

m Processor: PowerPC G4 processor with a minimum of 667 megahertz (MHz) m Memory: Minimum of 256 megabytes (MB); maximum of 1 gigabyte (GB) m Hard disk: Minimum 30 GB

Video Memory and Graphics

m Video memory: 32 MB DDR SDRAM m Graphics controller: ATI Mobility Radeon 7500

Modem

m Modem standards: K56ﬂex and V.90 m Modem speed: 56 kilobits per second (Kbps)

Note: Download speeds vary with line conditions and the modem capabilities of your Internet service provider (ISP). FCC regulations limit ISP transmission speeds to 53 Kbps in the United States.

AirPort Card

m Wireless data rate: Up to 11 megabits per second (Mbps) m Range: Up to 150 feet (45) meters in typical indoor use (varies with building) m Frequency band: 2.4 gigahertz (GHz)

Power Adapter

m Input: AC 100–240 volts (V), 50/60 hertz (Hz) m Output: DC 24 V, 1.875 A

Battery

m Output: DC 14.4 V m Capacity: 3840 milliampere-hours (mAh)

External Monitor in Dual Display or Video Mirroring Mode

With the display set to 1280 x 854 and millions of colors, an external VGA monitor or digital display can be supported at the following resolutions up to millions of colors:

m 640 x 480, 640 x 870, 800 x 600, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768,

1152 x 870, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 1792 x 1344, 1856 x 1392, 1920 x 1440, and 2048 x 1536

Choosing a resolution greater than 1280 x 854 in video mirroring mode causes the image on the external monitor to scale down (not take up the entire screen) to match the 1280 x 854 resolution of the internal display.

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External Monitor in Display Closed Mode

When the PowerBook display is closed, an external VGA monitor can be supported at the following resolutions up to millions of colors:

m 640 x 480, 640 x 870, 800 x 600, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768,

1152 x 870, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 1792 x 1344, 1856 x 1392, 1920 x 1440, and 2048 x 1536

External S-Video or Composite Television (NTSC)

An external NTSC video device or TV can be supported at the following resolutions up to millions of colors:

m 640 x 480, 720 x 480 (NTSC only), 800 x 600, 832 x 624, and 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz

External S-Video or Composite Television (PAL)

An external PAL video device or TV can be supported at the following resolutions up to millions of colors:

m 640 x 480, 720 x 576, 800 x 600, 832 x 624, and 1024 x 768 at 50 Hz

Size and Weight

m Height: 1.0 in. (26 mm) m Width: 13.4 in. (341 mm) m Depth: 9.5 in. (241 mm) m Weight: 5.4 lb. (2.4 kg)

Note: Weight varies depending on conﬁguration and manufacturing process.

Operating Environment

m Operating temperature: 50˚F to 95˚F (10˚C to 35˚C) m Storage temperature: –13˚F to 140˚F (–25˚C to 60˚C) m Altitude: 3048 m (10,000 ft.) maximum m Shipping altitude: 10668 m (35,000 ft.) maximum m Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing

Specifications 97

APPENDIX

B Care, Use, and Safety Information

Cleaning Your PowerBook

Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: m Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moisture

in any openings.

m Don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.

Cleaning Your PowerBook Display

To clean your PowerBook screen, do the following:

m Shut down your PowerBook. m Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper with water only and wipe the screen. Do not

spray liquid directly on the screen.

Carrying Your PowerBook

If you carry your PowerBook in a bag or briefcase, make sure that there are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that could accidentally get inside the computer through the slot for the DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo drive.

Storing Your PowerBook

If you are going to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time, do one of the following to prevent your PowerBook battery from becoming completely depleted:

m Keep the power adapter connected. m Fully charge your PowerBook battery before storing the computer. m Fully charge and then remove your PowerBook battery when storing your computer

(especially important when storing your computer for longer than 5 months).

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 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.

Warning Use only the power adapter that came with your PowerBook computer.

Adapters for other electronic devices (including other PowerBook models and other portable computers) may look similar, but they may damage your computer.

Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem

Always disconnect the phone cord before opening the computer to perform procedures such as installing memory or removing the hard disk.

Warning Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem, because the wrong type

of line could damage the modem.

Using Your PowerBook

When using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm. 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.

Warning Do not place your PowerBook on a pillow or other soft material when it is on,

as the material may block the air ﬂow vents and cause the computer to overheat.

Warning Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in

place. Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and damage your computer.

Important Keep the PowerBook’s internal display open at a 90-degree or greater angle

when your PowerBook is attached to an external display and running in dual display or video mirroring mode. This allows for proper air circulation over the keyboard and assists with heat dissipation.

100 Appendix B

Apple POWERBOOK G4 Getting Started

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1 Getting Started 7

2 Getting to Know Your Computer 17

Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions 44

3 Using Your Computer 45

4 Working With Your Operating System 67

5 Working Inside Your Computer 71

6 Troubleshooting 91

Appendix A Specifications 95

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 99

Getting Started

Plugging In the Computer

Connecting the Internal Modem

Opening the Display

Turning the Computer On

Problems Turning the Computer On?

Moving Items on the Screen

Tips for Using the Trackpad

Adjusting the Internal Display

Adjusting the Brightness

Adjusting the Display Resolution

Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display

Where to Go From Here

Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance

What to Do When You Are Finished Working

Put Your PowerBook to Sleep

Shut Down Your PowerBook

Getting to Know Your Computer

If You Are New to the Mac

Basic Features of Your PowerBook

Additional Features of Your PowerBook

Inside Your PowerBook

About Mac OS X

What You Can Do

To Get Started

Tips and Tricks

To Learn More

iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users

What You Can Do

To Get Started

Tips and Tricks

Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search Detective

What You Can Do

To Get Started

Tips and Tricks

To Learn More

Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web

QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet

What You Can Do

To Get Started

Tips and Tricks

To Learn More

iMovie 2—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies

What You Can Do

To Get Started

Tips and Tricks

To Learn More

iPhoto—Organize and Share Your Digital Photographs

What You Can Do

To Get Started

Tips and Tricks

To Learn More

iTunes 2—Digital Music for Your Mac and iPod

What You Can Do

To Get Started

Tips and Tricks

To Learn More

Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge

What You Can Do

To Get Started

Tips and Tricks

To Learn More

Multiple Users—Turn One Mac Into Many

What You Can Do

To Get Started

Tips and Tricks