PowerBook G4 12-inch Getting Started
Contents
Getting Started
Basic Features of Your PowerBook
Additional Features of Your PowerBook
Setting Up
Problems Turning the Computer On?
How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?
Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep
Shutting Down Your PowerBook
Calibrating Your Battery
What’s Next?
What If I Have More Questions?
Other Support
The Basics
Getting to Know Your New PowerBook
Adjusting Your Display
Using Your Power Adapter
Using the Trackpad
Tips for 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
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)
Using USB Devices
USB Devices and Battery Power
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time
For More Information on USB
FireWire
Using FireWire Devices
FireWire Devices and Battery Power
FireWire Target Disk Mode
For More Information on FireWire
Using Bluetooth Devices
For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology
AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access
How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access
For More Information on AirPort Extreme
Ethernet (10/100Base-T)
For More Information on Using Ethernet
Using Your Modem
Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices
External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and SVideo)
Connecting an External Display or Projector
Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV
Using Your Optical Drive
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc
Ejecting a Disc
Playing DVD Discs
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs
For More Information
Recording Information on a DVD
Battery
Removing and Replacing the Battery
Charging a Battery
Battery-Conservation Tips
For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery
Security Slot
For More Information on Security Options
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 Computer’s Software
Locating Your Product Serial Number
Specifications
Care, Use, and Safety Information
Cleaning Your PowerBook
Cleaning Your PowerBook Display
Carrying Your PowerBook
Storing Your PowerBook
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Plugging In the Power Adapter
Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem
Using Your PowerBook
General Safety Instructions
Battery
Connectors and Ports
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
Manual Configuration
DHCP Configuration
PPPoE Configuration
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually
Troubleshooting Your Connection
Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections
PPPoE Connections
Network Connections
Top Ten Questions
Communications Regulation Information
Index