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PowerBook G4 15-inch Getting Started
Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your PowerBook G4 computer
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K Apple Computer, Inc. 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the keyboard Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iCal, iMovie, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, the Mac logo, Mac OS, PowerBook, QuickTime, and Sherlock are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Finder, the FireWire logo, iDVD, iPhoto, iPod, Rendezvous, Safari, and SuperDrive are trademarks of 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 Connecting to a Printer Monitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Connecting to a Network Keeping Your Software Up to Date 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

Chapter 2

Chapter 3
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50 Chapter 95 Index 101

Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) Using Your Modem Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices External Video Support (DVI, VGA, and S-Video) Using Your Optical Drive 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 Restoring Your Computers Software 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 67) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket.
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Basic Features of Your PowerBook
AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth antenna window
Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille)

Microphone

Power button

Built-in speaker

Function key (Fn)
Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading optical drive Standard function keys

control

Video Mode Toggle key

Brightness

controls

- Volume

Num Lock key
Keyboard illumination controls (not on all models)

Media Eject key

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 port. Keyboard illumination controls (not standard on all PowerBooks) Increase or decrease the brightness of your keyboard illumination. 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 (extending your desktop across the built-in and external display) and video-mirroring mode (presenting the same information on both the built-in and external display). Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. Microphone Record sounds directly on your PowerBook hard disk with this built-in microphone (located under the left speaker grille). Built-in speakers (2) Listen to music, movies, games, and other 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. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive 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 and CD-RW discs. If you have a SuperDrive, you can also write to DVD-R discs.

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Whats Next?

Learn the important basics about your PowerBook. Check out Chapter 2, The Basics,
on page 19. Have fun trying out your computers applications and Internet features. Browse the Mac OS X and applications booklet that came with your computer. If youre unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information. Switching from another computer? Open Mac OS Help and see the New Users section. It will help you use your previous computer knowledge to get started on a Mac.
What If I Have More Questions?
Mac OS Help Most of the information about using your Macintosh is available right on your computer. 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen).
2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help).
3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.

Other Support

If youre having a problem that prevents you from using your computer, see
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, on page 59.
Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. See Appendix D, Top Ten
Questions, on page 91. For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. If you cant find the answer to your problem in these places, see the AppleCare materials that came with your computer for information on contacting Apple.
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The Basics

This chapter introduces important basics about your PowerBook that youll want to know. Getting to Know Your New PowerBook
Because your PowerBook is so thin and light, you can take it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you work or play. Whenever you stop using your PowerBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc in your drive stop spinning before you transport the computer. Avoid jostling or bumping your PowerBook while discs are spinning. When using your PowerBook or when charging the battery, it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm. For prolonged use, place your PowerBook on a flat, stable surface. The bottom of the case is raised slightly to allow airflow that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. As you get to know your new computer, you may hear small noises during startup and when using your hard disk and optical drives. For example, your hard disk and optical drives may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. After the PowerBook runs for some time, a small fan may turn on to cool it, producing a faint sound. Small noises are part of the PowerBooks normal functioning. For more safety instructions about handling and using your PowerBook in different locations, be sure to see Appendix B, Safety, Use, and Care Information, on page 67.

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Adjusting Your Display

Once you begin working with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to see. Use the keys labeled with the icon to adjust screen brightness.

Brightness controls

Keyboard illumination controls ALS sensor

ALS sensor

If the F8, F9, and F10 keys are marked with illumination icons, then your computer has keyboard illumination 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.
To turn off the automatic display brightness feature: Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane and deselect the automatic brightness checkbox. You can turn off the keyboard illumination feature in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences or by pressing the F8 key.

Chapter 2 The Basics

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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 Expos pane in System Preferences and choose different function keys to manage windows.
Changing the Size of Images on the Screen
You can increase or decrease the size of images on your screen by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Your PowerBook has a 15.2-inch TFT WXGA display with a default resolution of 1280 x 854. You can choose a resolution of 1152 x 768 or lower (called scaled resolutions) in the Displays pane of System Preferences. 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 displays default resolution.

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.

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Using the Internet

During the initial setup, you were instructed on how to connect to the Internet. If you need to change to a different type of connection, such as DSL, cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find more information in Appendix C, Connecting to the Internet, on page 73.
Transferring Files to Another Computer
If you want to transfer files or documents to or from your PowerBook, there are several ways of doing it. You can transfer files via the Internet using.Mac or another Internet account. You can transfer files to another computer on a network. You can access another server or computer by clicking Network in the Finder Sidebar, or by choosing Go > Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar. You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your PowerBook to another computers Ethernet port. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for connecting two computers. You can also connect to another Mac using a FireWire cable. Your PowerBook appears as a disk drive on the other computer and you can transfer files. For information about using FireWire to transfer files, see FireWire Target Disk Mode on page 35. You can connect to an AirPort Extreme 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network to transfer files. For more information, see AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access on page 38. If you have access to devices that communicate via Bluetooth wireless technology, you can transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see Using Bluetooth Devices on page 37. For general information about transferring files and documents, open Mac OS Help and search for the type of connection you need.
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When an Application Freezes
On rare occasions, an application may freeze on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your computer. Quitting a frozen application may allow you to save your work in other open applications. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Force Quit from the Apple (K) menu. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected.
2 Click Force Quit. The application quits, leaving all other applications open. If needed, 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, see Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, on page 59.

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Using Your Computer

Your PowerBook has many built-in features and connection capabilities that you can customize and expand to fit your needs.
These include the following: Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment such as printers, scanners, and other devices to your PowerBook. See page 32. FireWire 400 and 800 ports for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital videocameras and external hard drives. See page 34. A PC Card/CardBus slot. See page 36. Bluetooth wireless connectivity, AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability, Ethernet networking capability, and a 56K modem for networking and communications. See page 37. Audio line in and headphone ports for connecting headphones, speakers, microphones, and other audio equipment. See page 40. DVI video output with included DVI-to-VGA adapter lets you use your PowerBook with an external monitor or digital flat-panel display, including support for videomirroring and extended desktop (dual-display) modes. Use the built-in S-video support to display content on your television. See page 41. Optical drive that allows you to play CDs and DVDs and burn CDs. If you have a SuperDrive you can burn DVDs as well. See page 43. Security slot so that you can make sure your PowerBook stays where it should. See Security Slot on page 50.
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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Your PowerBook comes with two USB 2.0 ports ( ), also referred to as Hi-Speed USB, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with earlier USB devices. In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running. Once you connect the device, it is ready to use. You dont need to restart or reconfigure your computer.

Using USB Devices

To use a USB device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you connect a new device. Note: Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices. If your PowerBook cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software.
USB Devices and Battery Power
USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of a separate power adapter can be used with your PowerBook. However, these types of USB devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If you are using the device for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter.

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.
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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.
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.
Connecting an Apple Flat-Panel Display
You can connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display using a DVI-to-ADC adapter, available from your Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple retail store, or the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.
For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV
Additional information on using and configuring an external monitor is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for monitor.

Using Your Optical Drive

You can install or use software from CDs or DVDs using your optical drive. You can play multimedia on CD discs and music from audio CDs. Your optical drive can write music, documents, and other digital files onto CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can also play DVD movies and use most DVD discs. If you have a SuperDrive, you can also record information on blank DVD-R discs. Important: The optical drive on your PowerBook supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported. Noncircular discs may become lodged in the drive.

Removing and Replacing the Battery
To remove the battery: Shut down your PowerBook. Turn it over and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch one quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it.
To replace the battery: Place the right side of the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into place.
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Note: Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For more information, see Battery Disposal Information on page 96.

Charging a Battery

When the power adapter that came with your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off, on, or in sleep. However, the battery recharges more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep. 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).
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. If you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed, turn AirPort off when not in use (use the AirPort status icon in the menu bar). Turn off your 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. You can set your PowerBook to automatically reduce its processing speed during periods of light processing activity, thus reducing power usage. During periods of high processing activity, your computer will automatically switch to a higher processing speed. In the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, click Show Details to see the settings. 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 the Processor Performance pop-up menu.) To conserve battery life the longest, choose Longest Battery Life from the Optimize Energy Settings pop-up menu.

Locating Your Product Serial Number
You can see your computers serial number by choosing About This Mac from the Apple (K) 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.
To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info, or open System Profiler, located in Applications/Utilities.
Click the triangles in the window to show and hide information in the different categories.
Operating Environment Operating temperature: 50 F to 95 F (10 C to 35 C) Altitude: 3048 m (10,000 ft.) maximum Relative humidity: 20% to 80% noncondensing Power Adapter Input: AC 100240 volts (V), 50/60 hertz (Hz) Output: DC 24.5 V, 2.65 A

Appendix

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Battery Output: DC 10.8 V Capacity: 4600 mAh Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com/powerbook and www.apple.com/support.
Appendix A Specifications
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Safety, Use, and Care Information
Read this important PowerBook safety and maintenance information. Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Plugging In the Power Adapter
Always leave space around your power adapter. Do not use this equipment in a location where airflow around the power adapter or computer is confined. Always disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery before opening the computer to perform procedures such as installing memory or removing the hard disk. Warning: Use only the power adapter that came with your PowerBook computer. Adapters for other electronic devices (including other PowerBook models and other portable computers) may look similar, but they may affect your computers performance or damage it.
Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem
Always disconnect the phone cord before opening the computer to perform procedures such as installing memory or removing the hard disk. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem, because the wrong type of line could damage the modem.

Connectors and Ports

Never force a connector into a port. If the connector and port dont join with reasonable ease, they probably dont match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet
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Gathering the Information You Need
You can write the information you get from your Internet service provider (ISP), your network administrator, or your other computer on these pages, then enter it in Network Setup Assistant. To set up a telephone dial-up connection, gather the following information: Service provider name User or account name Password ISP phone number Alternate phone number Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line
To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection: First, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your ISP, if you dont know): Manually Using DHCP with a manual address Using DHCP Using BootP PPP If youre unsure which method to use, Using DHCP may be a good choice, because the network supplies most of the required information for you automatically. If you selected Manually or Using DHCP with a manual address, gather the following: IP address Subnet mask Router address Note: If you selected Using DHCP with a manual address, you dont need a subnet mask or router address. If you selected Using DHCP, gather the following optional information (ask your ISP if you need it): DHCP client ID DNS servers
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If you selected PPP (for PPPoE connections), gather the following: Service provider Account name Password PPPoE service name The information below is optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it. DNS servers Domain name Proxy server
Entering Your Information
After gathering your specific setup information from your ISP or network administrator, you can click the Assist me button in the Network preferences pane to open Network Setup Assistant, or you can enter the information manually. To enter your information manually, follow the steps that correspond to your connection method. Dial-up modem with Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connection (see page 77) Cable modem, DSL, or LAN connection using these configurations: Manual (see page 81) DHCP (see page 82) PPPoE (see page 83) AirPort Extreme wireless connection (see page 85)

6 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your network, your Internet connection is ready. You can open your web browser or other TCP/IP application to test your connection. Important: If you did not select the option to connect automatically, you will need to open the Internet Connect application, choose the correct configuration, and then click Connect. For more information, choose Help > Internet Connect Help from the menu bar at the top of the display.
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AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
You can configure your AirPort Extreme network and Internet connection using AirPort Setup Assistant, located in the Utilities folder within your Applications folder. The assistant helps you configure the AirPort Extreme Base Station and set up your computer to use AirPort Extreme. For more information about your AirPort Extreme Base Station, see the AirPort Extreme Base Station Setup Guide that came with your base station. If your AirPort Extreme Base Station is already configured, in most cases your AirPort Extreme Card is ready to access it immediately.
To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network: Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose an AirPort network listed there.
If you dont see an AirPort network listed, you can use AirPort Setup Assistant to check or change your settings, or you can change them using the Network pane of System Preferences.
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually
Gather the following information from your system administrator if youll be setting up a manual connection, which uses specific preassigned addresses for your servers and computer. If youll be connecting using DHCP, most of this information is provided to your computer automatically by the network, so ask your system administrator what is required. Domain name server (DNS) addresses, if necessary DHCP or manual IP address configuration IP address Router address Subnet mask Password, if required
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Next, make sure your AirPort connection options are active in Network preferences. To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection: 1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Select the On checkbox next to AirPort.
Next, follow the instructions to configure your network either manually or using DHCP, as instructed by your ISP or network administrator. If youre setting up your network yourself, it may be easier to configure the network using DHCP, because the server assigns IP addresses automatically.

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5 Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu. 6 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. 7 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP.
If you chose Manually, type the other information into the corresponding fields. If you chose Using DHCP, you dont need to enter any further information unless your
system administrator has instructed you to do so. 8 Click AirPort and select options for joining an AirPort Extreme network after restarting or when your computer wakes from sleep. 9 Click Apply Now. Once you configure your AirPort settings, you are ready to connect.
To test your AirPort Extreme connection: Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose Turn AirPort On. Any AirPort Extreme network in range should appear in the menu.
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Troubleshooting Your Connection
Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections
If you cant connect to the Internet using your cable modem, DSL, or local area network (LAN), see the following steps. Important: Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users. LAN users may have hubs, switches, routers, or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not. LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP. Check the cables and power supplies Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in, including the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to the wall jack. Check the cables and power supplies to Ethernet hubs and routers. Turn the modem off and on and reset the modem hardware Cycle the power on your DSL or cable modem by turning it off for a few minutes and then turning it back on. Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modems power cord. If your modem has a reset button, you can press it either before or after cycling the power.

PPPoE Connections

If you are unable to connect to your ISP using PPPoE, first check the cables and power supplies, then turn the modem off and on again and reset the modem hardware. Check System Preferences settings 1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Drag Built-in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list. 5 Choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 6 Click PPPoE. 7 Select Connect using PPPoE. 8 Check the Account Name field to be sure you have entered the correct information from your ISP. 9 If you chose to save your password, retype it to make sure it is correct. 10 Click TCP/IP. Make sure youve entered the correct information from your ISP in this pane. 11 Click Apply Now.

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 22 AC plug 10, 22 adjusting your display 20 AirPort base station 38 AirPort antenna window 7 AirPort Extreme card 38 connection 76 problems 62 setting up 85 setting up a connection 11, 75 ALS system 20 amber light 21 ambient light-sensing system 20 analog phone line 13, 40 Apple 56K internal modem 40 application freeze 29 audio line in port 9
cable modem 79 setting up 11, 75 calibrating your battery 17 carrying your PowerBook 68 CDs 43 changing image size 21 password 61 System Preferences 24 the desktop 24 the resolution 21 the screen 21 charging the battery 49 checking memory 57 cleaning your display 69 your PowerBook 68 closed display 42 communicating via Bluetooth 37 computer freezes 60 inventory 5 wont turn on 61 connecting a cable modem 13 a DSL modem 13 a monitor or TV 92 an external display 42 an external monitor 41 a printer 25 a TV 43 a video device 43 Bluetooth devices 37 external devices 32 FireWire devices 34 FireWire hard disk drives 34 flat-panel display 43 headphones 26 mobile phone 37 modem 40 PDA via Bluetooth 37
base station 38 battery 17, 47, 48 calibrating 17 charging 49 conservation 49 conserving power 92 disposal 49, 96 flashing lights 47 indicator lights 47 power 49 tips 49 blinking question mark 14 Bluetooth technology 37 brightness controls 7 built-in speakers 7, 40 burning DVDs 46
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projector 42 to an Ethernet network 13 two computers 35 USB printers 32 VCR 43 videocameras 34 wirelessly 38 conserving battery power 92 controls brightness 7 keyboard 7 volume 7
finding your serial number 63 FireWire cable 35 devices and battery power 35 port 9, 34 FireWire Target Disk Mode 35 Force Quit 29 freeze 29 frozen application 29 function key 7
general safety 69 green light 21
default resolution 21 DHCP 76 configuration 82 dial-up connection 77 modem 76 dialup connection 73 discs compatible 92 display cleaning 69 default resolution 21 goes black 61 mirroring 41 release button 7 disposing batteries 49, 96 downloading software 27 DSL 76, 79 modem 11, 75 dual-display mode 41 DVD burning 46 discs 45 DVI-to-VGA adapter 41 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 79

PowerBook G4 15-inch Users Guide
Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your PowerBook G4 computer

K Apple Computer, Inc.

2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Contents

Chapter 1
Getting Started Setting Up Your PowerBook Basic Features of Your PowerBook Additional Features of Your PowerBook Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down Calibrating Your Battery Getting More Information Getting to Know Your 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 Getting Answers Using Mac Help Using Applications When an Application Does Not Respond Connecting to a Network Using the Internet Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting to a Printer Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Transferring Files to Another Computer Using Your PowerBook Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices Connecting With FireWire Using PC Cards Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 99 Index 105

Connecting With Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) Using Your Modem Using External Video Support (DVI, VGA, and S-Video) Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices Using Your SuperDrive Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Using Your Battery Securing Your PowerBook Adding Memory to Your PowerBook Installing Additional Memory Making Sure Your PowerBook 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 Understanding General Safety Instructions Handling the Battery Avoiding Hearing Damage Understanding Ergonomics Apple and the Environment Connecting to the Internet Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Connecting With a Dial-Up Modem Connecting With DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Configuring Your AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Top Ten Questions Communications Regulation Information

Chapter 5

Appendix A Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Getting Started

Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer.
Your PowerBook includes the following components:
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 Safety, Use, and Care Information on page 73) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket.
Setting Up Your PowerBook
Your PowerBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks: Plugging in the power adapter Connecting the cables Turning on your PowerBook Configuring a user account and other settings using Setup Assistant Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before setting up your PowerBook. m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the PowerBook power adapter port.

AC plug

Important: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before you plug the adapter in to the outlet.

Trackpad

Trackpad button
Problems Turning On the Computer?
Nothing happens when you press the power button (). The battery might be drained. Make sure that you plugged the power adapter firmly in to both the computer and a power source. The plug should light when you plug it in to the computer. If the computer still doesnt start up, see Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer on page 63. You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. This icon usually means that the computer cant find the system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. Try restarting. Hold down the power button () for 4 to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Then press the power button again. If the problem persists, you might need to reinstall the system software. See Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer on page 67. Step 4: Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your computer. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you automatically transfer files, applications, and other information from your previous Mac to your new PowerBook. To transfer information, make sure: Your other Mac has built-in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk Mode Your other Mac has Mac OS X v10.4 or later installed You have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable Setup Assistant takes you through the process of transferring your informationjust follow the onscreen instructions. Transferring information to your PowerBook does not affect the information on your other Mac. (If you set up partitions on the new PowerBook, all information from the other Mac will be transferred to one partition.)
Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer: User accounts, including preferences and email Network settings, so your new PowerBook is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac Files and folders on the hard disk and partitions. This gives you easy access to the files and folders you used on your old Mac. The Applications folder, so most of the applications you used on your other Mac are now on your new PowerBook. (You may need to reinstall some of the applications you transfer.) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that you dont overwrite later versions of the applications already installed on your PowerBook. If you dont intend to keep or use your other Mac, its best to deauthorize it from playing music or spoken word files that youve purchased from the iTunes Music Store. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs or audiobooks youve purchased from being played by someone else and frees up another authorization for use (you can have only five authorized computers at a time for an iTunes account). If you dont use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your computer, you can do it later using Migration Assistant. Go to the Applications folder, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to use Migration Assistant to transfer information from it again, make sure FileVault is turned off on the older Macintosh. To turn off FileVault, open the Security pane of System Preferences and click Turn Off FileVault. Follow the onscreen instructions. Setup Assistant can also take you through the process of setting up your computer to connect to the Internet. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, Connecting to the Internet, on page 79 for information youll need to enter. Congratulations, youre up and running!

Power button Turn your PowerBook on and off or put it to sleep. AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna window With an optional AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort Express, or other wireless access point, connect to the Internet wirelessly. With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can wirelessly connect to devices such as mice, keyboards, and cell phones. For more information, see Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking on page 39 and Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology on page 40.
Additional Features of Your PowerBook

Power

d USB 2.0

f Headphone/

optical digital audio out port

adapter port

W Internal

modem port

, Audio line in/optical

digital audio in port

PC Card slot

H FireWire

400 port

G Gigabit Ethernet port

(10/100/1000Base-T)

Security slot

d USB 2.0 port

800 port

S-video

out port

W d , f
Power adapter port Plug in the included power adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery. Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem. Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. (Compatible with standard USB devices.) Audio line in/optical digital audio in port Connect your PowerBook to a line-level microphone or digital audio equipment. Headphone/optical digital audio out port Connect external speakers, headphones, or digital audio equipment. PC Card slot Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook. Accepts Type I or Type II PC Card and CardBus formats. Security slot Protect your PowerBook from theft by connecting a security cable (sold separately).
Two FireWire ports Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices. You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to the FireWire 400 port, or you can use a 9-to-6-pin FireWire cable to connect the device to the FireWire 800 port. You can also directly connect a 9-pin FireWire device to the FireWire 800 port. Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices and doesnt require an Ethernet crossover cable in order to connect. TV out (S-video out) port Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other video device. You can use the TV out port for presentations or to play a DVD-Video on your television. DVI (external monitor) port Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a DVI connector, or use the included DVI-to-VGA adapter to connect a VGA monitor.

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.
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.
After you connect a USB or FireWire printer, your computer usually detects it automatically and adds it to the list of available printers. You might need to know the network name or address of printers connected to a network before you can print to them. Use the Print & Fax pane of System Preferences to select your printer. To set up a printer: 1 Open System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon. 2 Click Printing and then click the Add button (+) to add a printer. 3 Select the printer you want to use, and then click Add. 4 Use the Add button (+) and Remove button () to choose the printers that appear in the printer list.

FireWire 400 port (6-pin)
FireWire 800 port (9-pin)
These are some of the things you can do with FireWire: Connect a DV camera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality video directly on your computer using video-editing software such as iMovie HD or Final Cut Express. Connect an Apple iSight camera and use the included iChat AV application to videoconference with friends and family over a high-speed Internet connection. Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use it to back up data or transfer files. Start up from an external FireWire hard disk. Connect an external FireWire hard disk (with Mac OS X v10.4.3 installed on it), open the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences, and click the FireWire hard disk. Restart your computer. Transfer files between your PowerBook and another FireWire-equipped computer using FireWire Target Disk Mode. See Connecting Your PowerBook to Another Computer Using FireWire on page 37 for more information.

Using FireWire Devices

To use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to the computer and install any software that came with the device. Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices. Note: If your PowerBook cannot find the correct software when you connect a FireWire device, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software.
Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power
You can use FireWire devices, such as certain external hard disks, which are powered by the PowerBook FireWire connection instead of a separate power adapter. However, these types of FireWire devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If you are using the device for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter. Note: The FireWire ports are designed to support power for FireWire devices (up to 7 watts maximum). You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the daisy chain of devices to the FireWire port on your computer, but only one device should get power from the computer. The rest of the devices in the daisy chain should be powered by separate power adapters. Connecting more than one FireWire device that gets power from the port can cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down the computer, disconnect the FireWire devices, and restart your computer.

Connecting Your PowerBook to Another Computer Using FireWire
If you want to transfer files between your PowerBook and another FireWire-equipped Macintosh computer, or you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another computer. When you start up your computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer can access your PowerBook as if it were an external hard disk. Note: When using FireWire Target Disk Mode, its a good idea to connect your power adapter to the PowerBook. To connect your PowerBook to another computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode: 1 Make sure that your PowerBook is shut down. 2 Use a FireWire cable to connect your PowerBook to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up your PowerBook and immediately hold down the T key. Your PowerBook display shows the FireWire logo. The other computers display shows the PowerBook internal hard disk icon. You can now drag and drop files between the computers.
4 When you finish transferring files, drag the PowerBook hard disk icon to the Trash. 5 Press the power button () on the PowerBook to shut it down, and then disconnect the FireWire cable.
Getting More Information About FireWire
Additional information about FireWire is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help in the Finder menu bar and search for FireWire. You can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire.

Using PC Cards

You can expand your computers capabilities using the PC Card slot. You can connect hard drives, compact Flash card readers, and more. Your PowerBook has one PC Card slot that accepts Type I and Type II PCMCIA cards, including CardBus-format cards. You can insert a PC Card when your computer is on, off, or in sleep.

Eject button

Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card
When inserting a PC Card, make sure the label is facing up and the card is level. Youll feel some resistance as you slide in the card. When the card is firmly seated in the slot, it clicks into place and an icon appears on the desktop. You can eject a PC Card when your computer is on or off, but not when it is in sleep. To eject a PC Card: 1 If the computer is turned on, drag the cards icon to the Trash. 2 Push the PC Card Eject button once to release the button. 3 Push the button again to eject the card. 4 Pull the card out of the slot and then push the Eject button again to set it flush against the computer.

Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Your PowerBook comes with Bluetooth wireless technology. With Bluetooth, you can make short-range wireless connections between desktop and portable computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phones, camera phones, printers, digital cameras, and wireless input devices, such as the Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Wireless Mouse (available for purchase from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store).
Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for many cables that traditionally connect devices together. Bluetooth enabled devices can connect to each other wirelessly at distances up to 33 feet (10 meters). With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the following: Use your PowerBook to communicate with a compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. Your phone can act as a modem to connect you to a wireless service provider, at speeds of up to 56 kilobits per second (kbit/s) or higher, so you can use your mobile phone to access the Internet. Communicate with your handheld Bluetooth enabled PDA. Using iSync, you can perform a hot sync operation without cables or send your business card or calendar events directly to a colleagues PDA. Exchange files between Bluetooth enabled computers and devices, 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 enabled wireless keyboard or mouse. Print to a Bluetooth enabled printer. Use a Bluetooth enabled headset.
Setting Up a Bluetooth Enabled Device
Before you can use a Bluetooth enabled device with your PowerBook, you need to set up the device to work with your computer. After you set up the device, it is paired with your computer, and you can see it in the Devices pane of Bluetooth preferences. You must pair your computer with the device only once, and they remain paired until you delete the pairing. To set up a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Choose Bluetooth status menu () > Set up Bluetooth Device. 2 Follow the onscreen instructions for the type of device you want to set up. Important: If the Bluetooth status menu () is not in the menu bar, open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. Click Settings and then select Show Bluetooth status in the menu bar. To delete a pairing with a Bluetooth enabled device: 1 Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. 2 Click Devices and select the device from the list. 3 Click Delete.
Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange
You can control how your computer handles files that are exchanged between it and other Bluetooth enabled 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 Bluetooth File Exchange: 1 Open System Preferences and click Bluetooth. 2 Click Sharing. 3 Select the On checkbox for Bluetooth File Exchange, and use the pop-up menus to adjust the settings. Note: Select the Require pairing for security checkbox to secure File Exchange transactions and require password authentication before files can be transferred.

Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs
Your PowerBook can record data to CD-R and CD-RW discs. To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc: 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc. An icon for the disc appears on the desktop. 3 Drag files and folders to the disc icon. 4 Click the Burn Disc icon beside the disc name in the Finder sidebar. You can also record music on CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your iTunes library.
To record music from your iTunes library: 1 Click the iTunes icon in the Dock. 2 Select the playlist you want to record. 3 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. 4 At the top of the iTunes window, click Burn CD. Important: If your battery runs down when you are burning a CD, the burn can fail and you will not be able to use the CD disc again. To prevent this, always use your power adapter when burning a CD.
Recording Information on a DVD
You can record your own digital movies on a blank recordable DVD disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data, such as backing up files onto a recordable DVD disc. With applications like iDVD, you can create your own customized digital media project, burn it on a blank recordable disc, and play it on most standard DVD players. To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW disc: 1 Open iDVD and open your completed iDVD project. 2 Click the Burn button. 3 When prompted, insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive. 4 Click the Burn button again. Note: The SuperDrive can read and record on both sides of a double-sided DVD+R disc. To record data on DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc and select the format you want to use. 3 Double-click the DVD icon that appears on your desktop, and then drag files and folders to it. 4 Click the Burn Disc icon beside the disc name in the Finder sidebar. For more information about how to use iDVD, open iDVD and choose Help > iDVD Help. Important: If your battery runs down when you are burning a DVD, the burn can fail and the DVD disc will not be able to be used again. To prevent this, always use your power adapter when burning a DVD.
For more information about DVD Player and iTunes, consult these resources: For instructions about using DVD Player, open DVD Player and choose Help > DVD Player Help from the menu bar. For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, choose Help > iTunes and Music Store Help from within iTunes.
Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor
Your PowerBook has Sudden Motion Sensor technology, built-in protection for the hard disk that is designed to help prevent disk failures if the computer is dropped or experiences severe vibration. In general, Sudden Motion Sensor protection does not change hard disk performance during regular PowerBook operation. Occasionally, unusually strong vibrations might activate the Sudden Motion Sensor technology at a time when your PowerBook is writing or reading data intensively (such as when playing or recording video or audio). If you notice dropped frames or sound elements, make sure that your PowerBook is in a stable environment without vibration or abrupt movement.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem working with your PowerBook, check here first for solutions and advice.
When you experience a problem working with your PowerBook, 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. Note the following: The applications you were using when the problem occurred. Problems that occur only with a specific application might 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 might not be compatible with the Classic environment.) Any new hardware that you installed, such as additional memory or a peripheral. You can also find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help and on the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support.
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
If the computer doesnt respond or the pointer doesnt move Press Command (x)-Option-Esc to force a frozen application to quit. If a dialog appears, select the application you would like to quit and click Force Quit. If you are working in the Classic environment, hold down the Option and Command (x) keys, and then press the Esc key. Next, save your work in any open applications and restart the computer to make sure the problem is entirely cleared up. If you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold the power button () for a few seconds to shut down the computer.
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. If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer. See whether removing it allows the computer to start up (see Installing Additional Memory on page 58).

If you sent a print job to your printer, but its not printing, check to see if the print job is stopped or on hold by clicking the printer icon in the Dock. (If no icon appears in the Dock, open Printer Setup Utility in the Applications/Utilities folder and double-click the printers name.) If the window for the printer says Job Stopped, click the Start Jobs button. If Hold appears beside the job name, resume printing by clicking the job name and clicking Resume. If a print job has stopped printing because of a technical error, you can delete the faulty job by selecting the job and clicking Delete. You can then try printing the job again. How does the Mac OS X interface work? Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain tasks. Your best source for Mac OS X information is Mac Help. Youll find introductory explanations for new users, users switching from Windows computers, and users upgrading from Mac OS 9. Open Mac Help by choosing Help > Mac Help from the Help menu in the menu bar at the top of your screen. Browse the new Mac OS X user information listed there. Many of the basic tasks users are interested in involve the Finder, so try searching for Finder, too. How do I make my PowerBook battery last longer? Remember to calibrate your battery when you first use it (see Calibrating Your Battery on page 17). You can conserve battery power by using the Energy Saver preference pane to specify how quickly the computer should go to sleep or dim the display. Open System Preferences and click the Energy Saver icon. Choose settings that are optimized for your type of usage. Using peripheral devices, such as hard disks, that get power from your computer can also shorten the amount of time your battery lasts. You can conserve battery power by disconnecting such devices. You can also purchase an additional battery that you can switch into your computer when power gets low. For more information about conserving battery power, see Understanding Battery Conservation Tips on page 54. I put a disc in my optical drive, but nothing happened. How do I know if the disc is compatible with my optical drive? Press the Media Eject key (C) to eject the disc. Apple slot-loading optical drives support only round 12 cm discs. Nonstandard discs and discs with noncircular shapes do not work in the optical drive. For more information about nonstandard discs, go to the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support and search for nonstandard discs. Warning: Inserting a nonstandard disc into the optical drive can damage the drive.

Bluetooth Information

FCC Bluetooth Wireless Compliance The antenna used with this transmitter must not be colocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant. Bluetooth Industry Canada Statement This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilleur du Canada. Bluetooth EuropeEU Declaration of Conformity This wireless device complies with the specifications EN 300 328, EN 301-489, and EN 60950 following the provisions of the R&TTE Directive.
Industry Canada Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

VCCI Class B Statement

Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity
Complies with European Directives 72/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 1999/5/EC See http://www.apple.com/euro/compliance/

Laser Information

Warning: Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipments manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes. For your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an Apple-authorized service provider. Because of the optical disc drive in your computer, your computer is a Class 1 laser product. The Class 1 label, located in a user-accessible area, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements. A service warning label is located in a serviceaccessible area. The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR partner, Apple has determined that standard configurations of this product meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with office product equipment manufacturers to promote energy-efficiency. Reducing energy consumption of office products saves money and reduces pollution by eliminating wasted energy.

internal modem 44 Internet configuration 84 connecting to 11 connecting using Setup Assistant 89 connection problems 66, 95 inventory of items 5
operating environment specifications 71 operating system 24 optical digital audio out port 15 optical drive about 13 compatible discs 96 disc sizes supported 48 two-sided 48
keeping the display closed 46 keyboard illumination 23 illumination controls 13
password, resetting 65, 97 PC Card ejecting 38 inserting 38 slot 15, 38 PC Card Eject button 39 playing a video 49 CDs 47 DVD-Video discs 49 plug, AC 6 Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) 82, 84, 88 port audio line in 15 DVI 15 Ethernet 15 external monitor 15 FireWire 15 headphone 15, 47 internal modem 7, 15 power adapter 15 S-video out 15 TV out 15 USB 15 power adapter plugging in 73 port 15 specifications 72 using 21 power button 8, 13 PPP. See Point-to-Point Protocol PPPoE configuration 88 connecting to Internet 82 connections 82, 93 presentation mode. See display mirroring Print & Fax preferences 29 printing setup 29 print monitoring 29 problems computer freezes 64 computer wont respond 63
LAN connection 81, 82, 84 locating your serial number 69
Mac OS X interface 96 learning about 24 manual Internet configuration 86 manually using DHCP router option 81 Media Eject key 13 memory checking 62 installing 57, 58 screwdriver required 59 specifications 57 microphone 13, 47 mirroring 45 modem cable 79 DSL 79 port 7 using 44 monitoring printing 29 mouse 24 multiple USB devices 35 Mute control 13 muting your computer 13
Network Connections 94 networking two computers 36, 37 wirelessly 39 Network preferences 54 Network Setup Assistant 79 numeric keypad 23 Num Lock key 13
computer wont turn on 64 display goes black 65 hard disk 66 Internet connection 66, 93 pointer wont move 63 PPPoE connections 93 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 49 CD-RW 49 DVD 50 music 49 reinstalling 97 removing the battery 52 replacing the battery 52 resetting your password 65, 97 RJ-11 cable 44
battery 72 operating environment 71 power adapter 72 SDRAM 57 Spotlight 24 Startup Disk preferences 36 static IP address 86 stopping an application 27 the computer 17 storing your PowerBook 74 Sudden Motion Sensor 51 SuperDrive 47 S-video out port 44 System Preferences 25 Appearance 25 Bluetooth 41, 54 Dashboard & Expos 25 Desktop & Screen Saver 25 Dock 25 Energy Saver 54 Network 54 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 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 port 15 typing position 77