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PowerBook G4 17-inch Users Guide
Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your PowerBook G4 computer
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K Apple Computer, Inc.

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Contents

Chapter 1
Getting Started Basic Features of Your PowerBook Additional Features of Your PowerBook Setting Up How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? Calibrating Your Battery Whats Next? The Basics Getting to Know Your New PowerBook Adjusting Your Display Using Your Power Adapter Using the Trackpad Using the Keyboard Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OS X Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Using Applications Connecting to a Printer Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Connecting to a Network Using the Internet Transferring Files to Another Computer When an Application Freezes Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus (USB) FireWire PC Cards Using Bluetooth Devices AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)

Chapter 2

Chapter 3
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55 Chapter 99 Index 105

Using Your Modem Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Sudden Motion Sensor External Video Support (DVI, VGA, and S-Video) Using Your SuperDrive Battery Security Slot Adding Memory to Your Computer Installing Additional Memory Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Other Problems Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Using Apple Hardware Test Installing Xcode Tools Locating Your Product Serial Number Specifications Safety, Use, and Care Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Using Your PowerBook General Safety Instructions Battery Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Ergonomics Connecting to the Internet Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Connections DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Top Ten Questions Communications Regulation Information

Chapter 5

Appendix A Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D
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Getting Started

Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer.
S-video-to-composite adapter AC plug

DVI-to-VGA adapter

Phone cord

Power adapter

AC cord
Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 73) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket.
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Basic Features of Your PowerBook
AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth antenna window

Microphone

Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille)

Power button

Function key (Fn)

Built-in speaker

Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading optical drive Media Eject key

F9 F10 F11 F12

control

esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

num lock

Video Mode Toggle key

F6 F7 F8

Brightness

controls

- Volume

Num Lock key
Keyboard illumination controls

Standard function keys

Chapter 1 Getting Started
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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 headphone out port. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in the PowerBook keyboard. When the numeric keypad is activated, a green light glows on the key.
Video Mode Toggle key Use this key to switch between dual-display mode and video-mirroring mode. Keyboard illumination controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your keyboard illumination. Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Microphone Record sounds directly on your PowerBook hard disk with this built-in microphone (located under the left speaker cover). Built-in speakers (2) Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to activate the function keys (F1 to F12). Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the PowerBook is in sleep. Display release button Push this button to release your display and open your PowerBook. Trackpad Move the pointer on the PowerBook display with one finger on the trackpad; scroll with two fingers on the trackpad. (Turn scrolling on or off in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences.) See Using the Trackpad on page 24 for more about moving the pointer and scrolling with the trackpad. Slot-loading optical drive Your SuperDrive can read CD-ROM discs, Photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other kinds of media. It can also write music, documents, and other digital files on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs. See Using Your SuperDrive on page 48 for details.

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The information below is optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it. DNS servers Domain name Proxy server
Transferring Files From Another Mac?
If you already have a Mac, the Setup Assistant can help automatically transfer user accounts, network settings, applications, and more from your previous Mac to your new Mac. To transfer information, you must have the following: A standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable. Your other Mac must have Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed. Your other Mac must have a built-in FireWire port and support FireWire Target Disk Mode. To transfer information from your previous Mac to your new Mac: m Simply turn on your new Mac and follow the onscreen instructions. The Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your information. Transferring information to your new Mac does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you have set up partitions on the new Mac, all information from the other Mac will be transferred to one partition.) Using the Setup Assistant, you can transfer: User accounts, including preferences and email Internet and network settings, so your new Mac is automatically set up to work with the same settings as your other Mac Applications1 so that all of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new Mac Files and folders on your hard disk and partitions. This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your old Mac. If you dont intend to keep or use your other Mac, you may want to deauthorize your old computer from playing music that youve purchased from the iTunes Music Store. If you dont use the Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you can do it later. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and doubleclick Setup Assistant.

1. You

may have to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.
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Note: If youve used the Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to use Setup Assistant to transfer information from it again, make sure FileVault is turned off on the older Macintosh. To turn off FileVault, open the Accounts pane of System Preferences and click Security. Follow the onscreen instructions. Step 3: Connect Your Cables Next, connect your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. If youre connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme 802.11b or 802.11g network, you dont need cables. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection.

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4 Choose the type of connection for your printer (for example, USB, AppleTalk, and so on) from the pop-up menu.
To add a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, choose Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. 5 Select or enter your printer information and click Add.

Monitoring Printing

Once youve sent a document to a printer, you can monitor printing and halt or put it temporarily on hold. To monitor printing: m Click the Printer icon in the Dock to open the Printer window. You can now see the print jobs in the print queue and work with them. For more information, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for printing.
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones
If youd like to listen to music while you work, insert a music CD in your optical drive. iTunes, an easy-to-use music player, appears automatically on the screen. You can also connect headphones with a minijack to the headphone out port of your PowerBook for private listening. To learn more about iTunes: m Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help. To learn more about your optical drive, see Using Your SuperDrive on page 48.
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Keeping Your Software Up to Date
You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apples Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer. You can set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen.
For more information, search for Software Update in Mac OS Help. For the latest information on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos.
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device
If you have an iPod, iSight camera, digital camera, videocamera, scanner, or other device that has a FireWire or USB connector, you can connect it to your PowerBook. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device. For more information about FireWire, see FireWire on page 36. For more information about USB, see Universal Serial Bus (USB) on page 34.
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Connecting to a Network

If you want to connect your PowerBook to an Ethernet network or a wireless network, see Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) on page 43 and AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access on page 41 for more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort Extreme connection. Also choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for Ethernet or open AirPort Admin Utility and choose Help > AirPort Help.

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Transfer files between computers, even Mac to PC, using the transfer utility. Apple still recommends the use of AirPort Extreme wireless networking, however, for anything but the smallest files. Use a Bluetooth wireless keyboard or mouse. To set up a Bluetooth device: m Use the Bluetooth Setup Assistant, located in the Applications/Utilities folder on your hard disk. You can also choose Set up Bluetooth Device from the Bluetooth status menu in the menu bar.
Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange
You can control how your computer handles files that are exchanged between it and other Bluetooth devices. You can choose a folder for the files you accept from other devices, a folder for other devices to browse, and which applications to use to open the files you accept. To set up a Bluetooth file exchange: m Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth, then click File Exchange.
Setting Up Bluetooth Connections
Bluetooth enabled devices, such as computers, mobile phones, and handheld devices (PDAs), can connect to each other wirelessly at distances up to 10 meters (33 feet). To set up a Bluetooth device to work with your computer: 1 Make sure you have a Bluetooth module installed in your computer or a USB Bluetooth module connected to your computer. 2 Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. 3 Click Set Up New Device. 4 Choose the type of device you want to set up and follow the onscreen instructions.
Sending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device
Your computer can wirelessly send files to other Bluetooth devices in range of your computer. If your computer is not paired with the device, you may have to enter a password on both devices to pair. If you have already paired with the device, you may not have to enter a password again.
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To send a file to a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Open the Bluetooth File Exchange application, located in Applications/Utilities. 2 Choose File > Send File, select the file you want to send, then click Send. 3 Choose a device from the Device list and click Send. If the device is not in the Device list, click Search. When Bluetooth File Exchange finds the device, you can add it to your Favorites list. Use the File Exchange pane of Bluetooth preferences to set options for how your computer handles files exchanged with other Bluetooth devices. You can also send a file by choosing Send File from the Bluetooth status menu in the menu bar.

For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology
You can get help using Bluetooth wireless technology by opening the Bluetooth File Exchange application (located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and choosing Help > Bluetooth Help. You can also find information on the Apple website at www.apple.com/bluetooth.
AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access
Your PowerBook has an AirPort Extreme Card installed. AirPort Extreme offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Instead of using traditional cables, AirPort Extreme uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, and more. The AirPort Extreme Card is compatible with the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort Express, the original Apple AirPort Base Station, and any 802.11b or 802.11g compliant products. Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Extreme Card, an 802.11b or 802.11g access point such as an AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort Express, or 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.
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How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access
With AirPort Extreme, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort Extreme technology works like a cordless telephone. The AirPort Extreme Card in the computer makes a wireless connection to the base station, which is connected to the telephone line, a DSL or cable modem, or a local-area network with Internet access.

AirPort Express

AC outlet

DSL or cable modem

Connection to the Internet
For More Information on AirPort Extreme
To purchase an AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Express, contact your Apple Authorized Reseller or go to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Additional information on AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar, then choose Library > AirPort Help from the menu bar. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport or at www.apple.com/support.
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Connecting an External Display or Projector
To connect an external display or projector with a DVI connection to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display.
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3 Connect the display cable to your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display using the Displays pane of System Preferences or the Displays icon in the menu bar. To connect an external display or projector with a VGA connection to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display. 3 Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter that came with your PowerBook to the VGA connector of the external display or projector. 4 Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter to your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display. Important: To ensure that your PowerBook automatically detects the external display or projector, be sure the DVI-to-VGA adapter is plugged into the external display or projector first. 5 Adjust the resolution on the external display using the Displays pane of System Preferences or the Displays icon in the menu bar.
Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed
You can use your PowerBook with the display closed if the computer is connected to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and the power adapter is plugged into the PowerBook and an outlet. Important: To use your PowerBook with the display closed, the power adapter must be plugged into the PowerBook and an outlet. To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed: 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your PowerBook. 2 Connect the power adapter to the PowerBook and an outlet. 3 Close the PowerBook display to put the computer to sleep. 4 Follow the steps in the previous section to connect your PowerBook to an external display. 5 Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the external keyboard to wake the PowerBook.
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Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the PowerBook: 1 Connect an S-video cable to the TV out () port 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 miniplugto-RCA cable (not included) from the headphone out (f ) port on your PowerBook to the audio input ports on your device. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 To detect the TV or other external device, hold down the Command (x) key and press the F2 key. 5 To adjust how the images are displayed on the device, use the Displays pane of System Preferences.

The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of power left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on) you are currently using. To make more battery power available, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings (see the next section).
Battery-Conservation Tips
The amount of work time your PowerBook battery can provide before you need to recharge depends on the applications and peripheral devices youre currently using and the steps you take to conserve power while you work. For the best conservation of battery power, do the following: Disconnect bus-powered USB or FireWire devices when they are not in use. Turn AirPort off when not in use (use the AirPort status icon in the menu bar). Turn off the Bluetooth wireless module when not in use. Quit open applications that you are not using. Remove CD and DVD discs when they are not in use. Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on the PowerBook keyboard. Set the hard disk to spin down after a short time. In the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, select the Put the hard disk to sleep when possible option. Set your PowerBook to sleep after inactivity of five minutes or less.
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To further save battery power, select the following options in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences: Set your computer to modify its processor speed based upon the required amount of processing activity. Your PowerBook is preset to automatically reduce its processing speed during periods of light processing activity when using battery power, thus reducing power usage. During periods of high processing activity, your computer will automatically switch to a higher processing speed. To check this setting, open the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences and click Show Details to see the settings. To automatically change processor speeds, choose Battery Power from the Settings for pop-up menu, click Options, and choose Automatic from the Processor Performance pop-up menu. (To set your computer to use its highest processing speed at all times, choose Highest from Processor Performance pop-up menu.) To conserve battery life the longest, choose Longest Battery Life from the Optimize Energy Settings pop-up menu.
For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery
Additional information is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for battery. You can also find information on extending the life of your battery at www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html.

Security Slot

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

4 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body.
5 If you already have a memory card installed in the slot you wish to use, remove it. Spread the tabs in the slot away from the notches in the memory card. The card should pop up slightly. Lift the memory card to a 30-degree angle and then gently slide the card out of the memory slot.
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6 Insert the memory card at a 30-degree angle. Line up the notch in the card with the small tab in the memory slot and slide the card into the slot until the gold edge is almost invisible. Then gently push the memory card into the memory slot. You may feel some resistance.
7 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place.
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8 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying flat before screwing it into place.

9 Replace the battery.

10 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables.
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Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory
After installing additional memory in your PowerBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the computers memory: 1 Start up your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac from the menu bar. A dialog appears that shows the amount of memory in the computer, including any new memory you added. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer, click the More Info button. 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 support information that came with the memory or contact the vendor who provided the memory.
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Troubleshooting

If you have a problem working with your PowerBook, check here first for solutions and advice.
When you experience a problem, there is usually a simple and quick solution. Be aware of the conditions that led up to the problem. Making a note of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down possible causes and then find the answers you need. Things to note include: 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. Any software that you recently installed, especially software that added items to the System folder. (Certain applications install extensions that may not be compatible with the Classic environment.) Any new hardware, such as additional memory or a peripheral, that you installed. You can also find more troubleshooting information in Mac OS Help, on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support, and in the AppleCare Knowledge Base at kbase.info.apple.com.

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Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer
Use the software install discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer, and to install Mac OS 9 (if you want to use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer). Important: Apple recommends that you back up the data on your hard disk before reinstalling software. Apple is not responsible for any lost data.
Installing Mac OS X and Applications
To install Mac OS X and the applications that came with your computer, follow these steps: 1 Back up your essential files, if possible. 2 Make sure your power adapter is plugged in. 3 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer. 4 Double-click Install Mac OS X and Bundled Software. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X install disc. Note: If you want to restore Mac OS X on your computer to the original factory settings, click Options in the Select a Destination pane of the Installer, and then select Erase and Install. Important: Because the Erase and Install option erases your destination disk, you should back up your essential files before installing Mac OS X and other applications. After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions for a basic installation of Mac OS X. To install custom applications, click Customize, click the triangle next to the application, and put a check in the box next to the application that matches your language.

Installing Applications

To install just the applications that came with your computer, follow the steps below. Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed. 1 Back up your essential files, if possible. 2 Make sure your power adapter is plugged in. 3 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer. 4 Double-click Install Bundled Software Only.
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5 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions. Your computer may restart and ask you to insert the next Mac OS X install disc. Note: To install iCal, iChat AV, iSync, iTunes, and Safari, follow the Installing Mac OS X and Applications instructions above.

Installing Mac OS 9

Your PowerBook does not come with Mac OS 9 installed. To use Mac OS 9 applications with your computer, you have to install Mac OS 9 using the Mac OS 9 Install Disc. Follow these steps to install Mac OS 9: 1 Back up your essential files, if possible. 2 Make sure your power adapter is plugged in. 3 Insert the Mac OS 9 Install Disc that came with your computer. 4 Double-click Install Mac OS 9 System Support. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions. 6 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the onscreen instructions.
Using Apple Hardware Test
You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your computers hardware. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. If you have an Ethernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer. 3 Restart your computer and hold down the Option key as it starts up. A list of available startup volumes appears. Click Apple Hardware Test and click the right arrow. 4 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears after about 45 seconds, follow the onscreen instructions. 5 If Apple Hardware Test detects a problem, it displays an error code. Make a note of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test does not detect a hardware failure, the problem may be software related. For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer.
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Installing Xcode Tools

To install just the Xcode Tools, which are intended for software developers to use, follow these steps: 1 Insert the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 that came with your computer. 2 Double-click Xcode Tools. 3 Double-click XcodeTools.mpkg. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions.
Locating Your Product Serial Number
You can see your computers serial number by choosing About This Mac from the Apple () menu and then clicking the More Info button, or by opening System Profiler (in Applications/Utilities) and clicking Hardware. The serial number for your PowerBook is also located in the battery bay.
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Specifications

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

I hear a fan coming on and my PowerBook seems to get quite warm. Is that OK? As your PowerBook operates, its designed to keep itself within safe thermal limits. The fan comes on and stays on to keep the PowerBook operating at normal temperatures. The bottom of your PowerBook may become warm because its designed to let heat dissipate through the case. This is normal. For more information, see Using Your PowerBook on page 74. My application or Mac OS X doesnt seem to be working correctly. Do I need to reinstall Mac OS X? The process of troubleshooting a problem requires that you determine a number of things, such as whether a problem always happens with a specific application, is related to your operating system, or is due to faulty hardware. Before you reinstall, see Troubleshooting on page 63 to help analyze the problem. Apple also provides many technical explanations and advice for solving problems in the AppleCare Knowledge Base. To access the Knowledge Base on the web, go to www.apple.com/support. If you determine that you must reinstall Mac OS X, youll find instructions in Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer on page 67. I installed an application on my PowerBook, but it doesnt seem to be working. Where can I go for help? Check the documentation that came with the application or the manufacturers website for instructions on how to get support. Often manufacturers are aware of common problems that might occur with their applications and provide solutions and updates for immediate use. If your program is not an Apple product, youll need to contact the manufacturer directly for the best support.
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Communications Regulation Information

FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected. Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properlythat is, in strict accordance with Apples instructionsit may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices. If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. Move the computer farther away from the television or radio. Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. (That is, make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses.) If necessary, consult an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer, Inc., could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. Responsible party (contact for FCC matters only): Apple Computer, Inc. Product Compliance, 1 Infinite Loop M/S 26-A, Cupertino, CA 95014-2084, 408-974-2000.

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This modem must be properly secured in order for you to use it. Telecommunications network voltages exist inside the computer and the telecommunications line connection must be removed before opening the computer. Information You Need in New Zealand This modem is fully approved to operate on the New Zealand telecommunications network under Telepermit number PTC 211/04/002. All telecommunications devices are required to hold a Telepermit and be labelled accordingly with the approved Telepermit number to comply with the New Zealand telecommunications standards, ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the integrity of the New Zealand telecommunications network. To ensure compliance, all calls that are automatically generated should not make more than 10 call attempts to the same
number within any 30 minute period with a minimum period between calls of 30 seconds. Failure to adhere to these standards may result in the modem being non-compliant with New Zealand Telecom standards. Under these circumstances a user could be subject to significant penalties. Important: The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates that only Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecoms network services.
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about your battery 19 AC cord 23 AC plug 10, 23 adjusting your display 22 AirPort Extreme antenna window 7 base station 42 card 41 connection 82 problems 65 setting up 89 setting up a connection 11, 81 ALS system 25 amber light 23 ambient light-sensing system 25 analog phone line 13, 44 Apple 56K internal modem 44 application freeze 32 applications 28 audio line in port 9
cable modem 84 setting up 11, 81 calibrating your battery 19 carrying your PowerBook 74 CDs 48 changing password 65 System Preferences 27 the desktop 27 charging the battery 54 checking memory 62 Classic 26 cleaning your display 74 your PowerBook 74 closed display 47 communicating via Bluetooth 39 computer freezes 64 inventory 5 wont turn on 64 connecting a cable modem 14 a DSL modem 14 a monitor or TV 96 an external display 46 an external monitor 46 a printer 28 a TV 48 a video device 48 Bluetooth devices 39 external devices 34 FireWire devices 36 FireWire hard disk drives 36 flat-panel display 48 headphones 29 mobile phone 39 modem 44 PDA via Bluetooth 39 projector 46 to an Ethernet network 14

For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, Using Your PowerBook, on page 33.
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Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down
When you finish working with your PowerBook, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep
If you will be away from your PowerBook for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Close the display. Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Press the power button () and click Sleep in the dialog that appears.
Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep light on the display latch 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 disk, 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 automatically wakes from sleep when you open the display. If the display is already open, press the power button () or any key on the keyboard.
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Shutting Down Your PowerBook
If you arent going to use your PowerBook for a day or two, shut it down. To shut down your computer, do one of the following: Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Press the power button () and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears.
The sleep indicator light goes on briefly during the shutdown process. If you plan to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time, see Storing Your PowerBook on page 74 for information about how to prevent your battery from draining completely.

Calibrating Your Battery

To get the longest running time from your battery, calibrate it sometime during the first week you have your PowerBook. To initially calibrate your battery: 1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook. When the battery gets low, you will see the first low-battery warning dialog on the screen. Continue to run the PowerBook using battery power until it goes to sleep; at that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for calibration. 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. If you purchased additional batteries, repeat the calibration procedure with the additional batteries as well. For more information about your power adapter and battery, see Using Your Power Adapter on page 21 and Using Your Battery on page 52.

Warning: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it in to an electrical outlet. If youre using the AC plug with your power adapter, make sure the two prongs are in their completely extended position before plugging in the adapter.
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For best results, always connect your AC cord and use a grounded outlet when one is available. Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter. Make sure to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on the computer to ensure it is engaged and power is flowing to the computer. If the cord is plugged in properly, you will see an indicator light on the end of the cord that plugs in to your PowerBook. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. For safety instructions about using your power adapter, see Plugging In the Power Adapter on page 73.

Using the Trackpad

How quickly the pointer moves onscreen is based on how quickly you move your finger across the trackpad. 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 onscreen.
Tips for Using the Trackpad
For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips: Use only one finger, except when the scrolling feature is turned on and you want to scroll. 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 about using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen. Instead of using the trackpad button, you can use your finger to click and double-click directly on the trackpad. You can turn on this feature and other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. You can also scroll vertically and horizontally in a window that has scroll bars by moving two adjoining fingers on the trackpad. This feature can be turned off or adjusted in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. Note: If you find that the pointer moves as you type because you accidentally brush the trackpad, you can avoid this problem by selecting the Ignore accidental trackpad input option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences.

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Using the Keyboard

Your PowerBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Keys used for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label.

Numeric keypad

ALS sensor
To use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key glows green, indicating that the keypad is active. When you finish using the keypad, press the Num Lock key again to turn it off. Important: If your keyboard doesnt seem to be working correctly, check the Num Lock key. When the numeric keypad is active, other keys and keyboard equivalents for menu commands (such as x-Q to quit) are deactivated. Your PowerBook is equipped with an illuminated keyboard and an ambient light-sensing (ALS) system. The ALS sensors are located under the speaker grilles and will automatically adjust the brightness of your display and keyboard illumination according to the light available in your current environment. You can also adjust the keyboard illumination using the F8, F9, and F10 keys. Important: Even when the keyboard illumination feature is on, the keyboard illuminates only in low-light situations. You can turn off the keyboard illumination feature in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences or by pressing the F8 key.
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Note: Expos is preset to use the F9 and F10 keys, the same keys that adjust your keyboard illumination. To use Expos to manage your desktop windows, hold down the Fn key and press F9 or F10, or open the Dashboard & Expos pane in System Preferences and choose different function keys to manage windows. If you like to use keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for navigation shortcuts. Youll find a list of keyboard shortcuts for many common procedures and applications.

Using a Mouse

If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connection, you can insert the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use your mouse right away. If you have an Apple wireless mouse, see Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology on page 40 for information about connecting it. You can purchase a wireless or USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or, if you prefer, from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.

Learning About Mac OS X

Your computer comes with Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that automatically indexes all of your files; Dashboard, an interface for putting handy widgets or mini-applications at your fingertips; Expos, which tiles and neatly displays all your open applications; and much more. When youre ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with your computer, see the Welcome to Tiger booklet that came with your PowerBook. Also open Mac Help by choosing Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen and browse the information there. Youll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to the Mac. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, or Mac Help. For information about the software applications compatible with Mac OS X or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at www.apple.com/macosx. Note: If you want to use Classic applications with your computer, you have to install a version of Mac OS 9 that supports the Classic environment (see Installing Mac OS 9 on page 68). Mac OS 9 cant be installed as the primary operating system on your PowerBook, and you cant start up your computer in Mac OS 9.

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When an Application Does Not Respond
On rare occasions, an application may freeze on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your computer. Quitting a frozen application might allow you to save your work in other open applications. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Apple () > Force Quit from the menu bar. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected.
2 Click Force Quit. The application quits, leaving all other applications open. If you need to, you can also force the Classic environment to quit, which closes all Classic applications. You can also restart the Finder from this dialog. If youre experiencing other problems with an application, see Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, on page 63.

Connecting to a Network

If you want to connect your PowerBook to an Ethernet network or a wireless network, see Connecting With Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) on page 43 and Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking on page 39 for more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Also open Mac Help and search for Ethernet or AirPort for further help.

Using the Internet

During the initial setup, you learned how to connect to the Internet. If you need to change to a different type of connection, such as DSL, cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find more information in Appendix C, Connecting to the Internet, on page 79.
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Keeping Your Software Up to Date
You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apples Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer. You can set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen.
For more information, search for Software Update in Mac Help. For the latest information about Mac OS X, go to the Mac OS X website at www.apple.com/macosx.

Connecting to a Printer

Follow the instructions that came with your printer to install the required software and connect the printer. The drivers for most printers are built in to Mac OS X. You can connect many printers with a USB cable; others require a network connection, such as Ethernet. If you have an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, you can connect a USB printer to the base station (instead of connecting it to your computer) and print wirelessly. For more information about your USB ports, see Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices on page 34. For more information about a wireless or network connection, see Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking on page 39 and Connecting With Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) on page 43.

If the device you want to connect has a composite port rather than an S-video port, you can use the S-video-to-composite adapter that came with your PowerBook.

DVI port

S-video out port
When an external monitor or TV 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 dual-display mode. Press the F7 (i) key to switch between dual-display and video-mirroring modes. If you want sound to come from the external display, such as a projector or TV, you need to connect an audio cable from the computers headphone port (f ) to that device. Note: Because of the display limitations of most TVs, images displayed on the TV 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 with a DVI connection to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display. 3 Connect the display cable to your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display using the Displays pane of System Preferences or the Displays icon in the menu bar. To connect an external display or projector with a VGA connection to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display. 3 Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter that came with your PowerBook to the VGA connector of the external display or projector, and then connect the adapter to your PowerBook. Your PowerBook automatically detects the external display. 4 Adjust the resolution on the external display using the Displays pane of System Preferences or the Displays icon in the menu bar.
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. Important: To use your PowerBook with the display closed, the power adapter must be plugged in to the PowerBook and an outlet. To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed: 1 Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your PowerBook. 2 Connect the power adapter to the PowerBook and an outlet. 3 Close the PowerBook display to put the computer to sleep. 4 Follow the steps in the previous section to connect your PowerBook to an external display. 5 Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the external keyboard to wake the PowerBook.

Battery

Battery LEDs
If the battery icon in the Finder menu bar is set to show the percentage of charge, you might sometimes notice that the battery does not attain a full 100 percent charge when the power adapter is attached. This is normal behavior; battery life is saved when charging is not continuously cycled on and off when the batterys charge capacity is between 95 and 100 percent. When the battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it will charge all the way to 100 percent.
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Removing and Replacing the Battery
To remove the battery: 1 Shut down your PowerBook. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the PowerBook to prevent damaging the computer. 2 Turn over the PowerBook and locate the battery latches. Slide both latches up to unlock the battery, and gently remove it.
To replace the battery: m Place one side of the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press the battery down until the battery latch locks.
Note: Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For more information, see Disposal and Recycling Information on page 100.
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Charging a Battery

When the power adapter that came with your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off, on, or in sleep. However, the battery recharges more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep. When the PowerBook is on, you can monitor the battery charge level using the Battery status icon in the menu bar.
The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of power left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on) you are currently using. To make more battery power available, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings (see the next section).
Understanding Battery Conservation Tips
The amount of work time your PowerBook battery can provide before you need to recharge depends on the applications and peripheral devices youre currently using and the steps you take to conserve power while you work. For the best conservation of battery power, do the following: Disconnect bus-powered USB or FireWire devices when they are not in use. Turn off AirPort or Bluetooth when they are not in use. (Use the AirPort and Bluetooth status icons in the menu bar. If these icons dont appear in the menu bar, you can turn them on in the Network and Bluetooth panes of System Preferences.) Quit open applications that you are not using. Remove CD and DVD discs when they are not in use. Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on the PowerBook keyboard. Set the hard disk to spin down after a short time. In the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, select the Put the hard disk to sleep when possible option. Set your PowerBook to sleep after inactivity of five minutes or less.

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Installing Additional Memory
Step 1: Removing the Battery 1 Shut down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer. 2 Turn over the PowerBook and locate the release latches on either side of the battery. Slide both latches up. The battery should pop up slightly.
Warning: The internal components of your PowerBook can be hot. If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 10 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing.
Step 2: Installing Memory 1 Using a Phillips size 00 screwdriver, unscrew the memory door and remove it from the battery bay of your computer.
Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your PowerBook
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2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body.
3 If you already have a memory card installed in the slot, remove it. Spread the tabs in the slot away from the notches in the memory card. The card should pop up slightly. Lift the memory card to a 30-degree angle and then gently slide the card out of the memory slot.
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4 Insert the memory card at a 30-degree angle. Line up the notch in the card with the small tab in the memory slot and slide the card into the slot until the gold edge is almost invisible. Then gently push the memory card into the memory slot. You might feel some resistance.
5 Gently spread the small tabs in the memory slot away from the notches and push the memory card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place.
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6 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying flat before screwing it into place.
Step 3: Replacing the Battery 1 Place the bottom edge of the battery in the battery compartment. Gently press the top edge of the battery down until the battery latch locks into place.
2 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.
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Making Sure Your PowerBook Recognizes the New Memory
After installing additional memory in your PowerBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the computers memory: 1 Start up your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple () > About This Mac.

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If the computer still doesnt 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 Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen. Search for the word freeze to get help for instances when the computer freezes or doesnt respond. If the problem occurs only when you use a particular application, check with the applications manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer. If you know an application is compatible, you might need to reinstall your computers system software or, if youre using the Classic environment, you might need to check for incompatible system extensions. See the instructions for using Disk Utility in the next topic. If the computer freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Wait a few seconds. If the computer doesnt start up after a delay, shut down your computer by pressing and holding the power button () for about 5 seconds, until the computer shuts down. Then hold down the Option key and press the power button () again to start up your computer. When your computer starts up, click the hard disk icon, and then click the right arrow. After the computer starts up, open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. If that doesnt work, try using Disk Utility to repair the disk by inserting the Mac OS X Install Disc 1 into your computer. Then restart your computer and hold down the C key as it starts up. Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. When Disk Utility opens, follow the instructions in the First Aid pane to see if the utility can repair your disk. If using Disk Utility doesnt work, you might need to reinstall your computers system software. For instructions, see Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer on page 67. If the computer wont turn on or start up Make sure the power adapter is plugged in to the computer and in to a functioning power outlet. Make sure to use the power adapter that came with your computer. If the power adapter stops charging and you dont see a light when you plug in the power cord, try unplugging and replugging it to reset it. Check if your battery needs to be recharged. Press the small button on the battery. You should see one to four lights indicating the batterys level of charge. If only one battery level indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to charge the battery until at least one indicator light is glowing continuously. If the first two suggestions do not solve the problem, return the computer to its factory settings by disconnecting the power adapter, removing the battery, and holding down the power button () for at least 5 seconds.

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Important: Electrical equipment can be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables. Warning: Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings in the case. Doing so can be dangerous and might result in fire or electric shock.

Handling the Battery

Warning: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental guidelines. Dont puncture or incinerate the battery.

Avoiding Hearing Damage

Warning: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earbuds or headphones are used at high volume. You can adapt over time to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing: Limit the amount of time you use earbuds or headphones at high volume. Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you.
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Understanding Ergonomics

Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.

Keyboard and Trackpad

When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line.

Not this

Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms.
Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. Some computer users might develop discomfort in their hands, wrists, or arms after intensive work without breaks. If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands, wrists, or arms, consult a qualified health specialist.
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An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturers instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly. You might have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you might lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray thats lower than the regular work surface.

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To test your Internet configuration: 1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder). 2 Click the Internal Modem icon, if necessary. 3 Enter your dial-up phone number, account name, and password, if necessary. 4 Click Connect. Internet Connect dials your ISP and establishes a connection. To connect automatically when you start a TCP/IP application, such as a web browser or email: 1 Click PPP Options (in the PPP pane of Network preferences). 2 Select the Connect automatically when needed checkbox.
3 Click OK and Apply Now.
Connecting With DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN
If you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem or Ethernet LAN, ask your ISP or network administrator how you should configure your Internet connection: Manually: With a manual configuration, your ISP or network administrator provides a static IP address and other information that you enter in Network preferences. Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP): With a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically enters the information for you. Using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE): If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and password to connect to the Internet, you might need to configure your network to use PPPoE.
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Make sure you have the information from your ISP available as you configure your network (see page 81). To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port: 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Select the On checkbox next to Built-in Ethernet.
5 Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface. Next, follow the instructions to configure your network manually, using DHCP, or using PPPoE, as instructed by your ISP or network administrator.
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Configuring Manually

Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see page 81). To set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 3 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose Manually.

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Information You Need in Australia All telecommunications devices are required to be labelled as complying to the Australian telecommunications standards, ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the integrity of the Australian telecommunications network. To provide compliance with the Australian Communications Authoritys technical standards, please ensure that the following AT commands are maintained: ATB0 (ITU/CCITT operation) AT&G0 (no guard tone) AT&P1 (33/66 pulse dial make/break ratio) ATS0 = 0 or ATS0 = 1 (no answer or answer greater than one ring) ATS6 = 95 (DTMF period between 70255 ms) ATS11 = 95 (DTMF period between 70255 ms) For calls that are automatically generated, a total of three call attempts are allowed to a telephone number, with a minimum period between calls of 2 seconds. If the call does not connect after three attempts, 30 minutes must expire before automatic redialing may be initiated. Failure to set the modem (and any associated communications software) to the above settings may result in the modem being non-compliant with Australian telecommunications standards. Under these circumstances a user could be subject to significant penalties under the Telecommunications Act 1997. This modem must be properly secured in order for you to use it. Telecommunications network voltages exist inside the computer and the telecommunications line connection must be removed before opening the computer.
Information You Need in New Zealand This modem is fully approved to operate on the New Zealand telecommunications network under Telepermit number PTC 211/04/002. All telecommunications devices are required to hold a Telepermit and be labelled accordingly with the approved Telepermit number to comply with the New Zealand telecommunications standards, ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the integrity of the New Zealand telecommunications network. To ensure compliance, all calls that are automatically generated should not make more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period with a minimum period between calls of 30 seconds. Failure to adhere to these standards may result in the modem being non-compliant with New Zealand Telecom standards. Under these circumstances a user could be subject to significant penalties. Important: The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates that only Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecoms network services.

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about your battery 17 AC cord 6, 21 AC plug 6, 21 adjusting your display 20 AirPort Express 39, 40 AirPort Extreme antenna window 13 base station 40 problems 65 setting up a connection 81, 89 technology 39 ALS system 23 amber light 21 ambient light-sensing system 23 analog phone line 7, 44 Appearance preferences 25 Apple 56K internal modem 44 application freeze 27 applications 26 audio line in port 15
brightness controls 13 built-in speakers 13, 47 burning DVDs 51 buttons PC Card Eject 39 power 8, 13
cable modem connecting to Internet 84 setting up 81 calibrating your battery 17 carrying your PowerBook 74 CDs 48 changing image size 20 password 65 System Preferences 25 the desktop 25 the screen resolution 20 charging the battery 55 checking memory 62 cleaning your display 75 your PowerBook 74 closed display 46 communicating using Bluetooth 40 computer freezes 64 inventory 5 wont turn on 64 connecting Bluetooth enabled devices 40 cable modem 8 DSL modem 8 to an Ethernet network 8 external devices 34 external monitor 45 FireWire devices 36 FireWire hard disk drives 36 flat-panel display 47
base station, AirPort 40 battery calibrating 17 charging 55 conservation 55 conserving power 96 disposal 54, 100 flashing lights 52 general information 52 indicator lights 52 power 55 removing 54 replacing 54 specifications 72 tips 55 blinking question mark 10 Bluetooth preferences 41, 55 Bluetooth technology 40
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headphones 30 to Internet 11 modem 44 monitor or TV 97 a printer 28 TV 47 two computers 36, 37 USB printers 34 VCR 47 videocameras 36 video device 47 wirelessly 39 conserving battery power 96 controls brightness 13 keyboard 13 volume 13 cord, AC 6
ejecting a disc 49, 66 Energy Saver preferences 56 environment 78 ergonomics 77 Ethernet cables 43 networking capability 43 port 15, 43 Expos 13, 24 external monitor 45 external monitor port 15
F11 key 13 F12 key 13 fan noise 97 finding your serial number 69 FireWire cable 36, 37 devices and battery power 37 port 15, 36 Target Disk Mode 36 FireWire Target Disk Mode 37 Force Quit 27 frozen application 27 function key 13
Dashboard 13, 24 Dashboard & Expos preferences 25 Desktop & Screen Saver preferences 25 DHCP. See Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol dial-up connection 82 modem 82 discs, compatible 96 display cleaning 75 goes black 65 mirroring 45 release button 13 resolutions 20 Displays pane 21 disposing of batteries 54, 100 Dock 25, 26 Dock preferences 25 downloading software 28 drives, double-sided optical 49 DSL connecting to Internet 84 modem 81 dual-display mode 45 DVD burning 51 discs 50 DVI port 15 DVI-to-VGA adapter 44 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) configuration 87 using 84

operating environment specifications 71 operating system 24
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trouble ejecting a disc 66 trouble using AirPort 65 turning the computer on 10 with an application 65 See also troubleshooting processing speed 57 putting your PowerBook to sleep 16
RAM 58 recording CD-R 50 CD-RW 50 DVD 51 music 50 reinstalling 97 removing the battery 54 replacing the battery 54 resetting your password 65 RJ-11 cable 44
storing your PowerBook 74 Sudden Motion Sensor 52 SuperDrive 13, 48 S-video out port 44 System Preferences 25 Appearance 25 Bluetooth 41, 55 Dashboard & Expos 25 Desktop & Screen Saver 25 Dock 25 Energy Saver 55 Network 55 Print & Fax 29 Software Update 28 Startup Disk 36
telephone dial-up connection 81 testing your Internet configuration 84 trackpad described 13 scrolling 22 tips 22 using 9, 22 transferring files or documents 30 information 36, 37 troubleshooting AirPort 65 an application 65 computer freezes 64 computer wont respond 63 computer wont turn on 64 display goes black 65 ejecting a disc 66 hard disk 66 Internet connection 66 pointer wont move 63 your connection 93 turning on PowerBook 8 TV out (S-video out) port 15 typing position 77
safety general instructions 75 power adapter 73 using your PowerBook 74 screwdriver 58 scrolling trackpad feature 22 SDRAM specifications 57 security slot 15, 56 serial number 69 setting up a printer 29 Internet connection 81 printer (tips) 95 to connect manually 82 Setup Assistant 10 shutting down 17 sleep indicator light 13 mode for computer 16 Software Update 28 Software Update preferences 28 speakers 13, 47 specifications battery 72 operating environment 71 power adapter 71 Spotlight 24 Startup Disk preferences 36 static IP address 86 stopping an application 27 the computer 17
Universal Serial Bus. See USB updating software 28 USB devices and battery power 34 hubs 35 multiple devices 35 ports 15, 34 using AirPort 39 FireWire devices 36
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multiple USB devices 35 your optical drive 48 using DHCP option 81
Video Mode Toggle key 13 volume controls 13
VGA connection 46 video, playing 50 video mirroring 45