Apple POWERBOOK G4 Getting Started

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Getting Started

With Your PowerBook G4

Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting

information for PowerBook G4 computers

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Contents

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

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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

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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

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CHAPTER

1

Getting Started

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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

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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

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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

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¯ Power adapter port

G

™

W

Æ

Internal modem

W

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.

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2

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

®

Getting Started

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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.

m

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

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

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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.

m

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:

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

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Do not use a pen or any other object.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.”

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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.

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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

1

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

2

battery warning dialog box on the screen.

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

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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:

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Close the display.

m

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:

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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.)

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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:

m

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

m

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

m

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.

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CHAPTER

2

Getting to Know Your Computer

2

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.

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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

Ç

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.

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Additional Features of Your PowerBook

AirPort
antenna
window

¯ Power

adapter port

FireWire
port

Ethernet port

G

(10/100/1000Base-T)

G

Sleep indicator light

2

1

G

USB ports

™

DVI-I
port

™

Æ

W

Æ

TV out port

W

Internal

modem port

W

f

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)

G

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

Æ

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

W

Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem.

Headphone port

f

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.

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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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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

Email

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

1

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

1

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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