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LL2540.book Page 1 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM
PowerBook G4 12-inch
Getting Started
Includes setup, expansion, and
troubleshooting information for
your PowerBook G4 computer
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LL2540.book Page 2 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM K Apple Computer, Inc. AppleCare is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc., © 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. registered in the U.S. and other countries. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be .Mac is a service mark of Apple Computer, Inc. copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent ® word mark and logos are owned by the The Bluetooth of Apple. Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Ap
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LL2540.book Page 3 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 1 Contents Chapter 1 5 Getting Started 6 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 8 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 10 Setting Up 16 How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 What’s Next? Chapter 2 19 The Basics 19 Getting to Know Your New PowerBook 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power Adapter 22 Using the Trackpad 23 Using the Keyboard 23 Using a Mous
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LL2540.book Page 4 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 39 Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices 40 External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 43 Using Your Optical Drive 46 Battery 49 Security Slot Chapter 4 51 Adding Memory to Your Computer 51 Installing Additional Memory Chapter 5 57 Troubleshooting 58 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 59 Other Problems 61 Restoring Your Computer’s Software 62 Locating Y
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LL2540.book Page 5 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 1 Getting Started 1 Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 65) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5
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LL2540.book Page 6 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Basic Features of Your PowerBook AirPort Extreme antenna window AirPort Extreme antenna window Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Microphone ® Power button Function key (Fn) Built-in speaker Sleep indicator light Display Trackpad Trackpad Slot-loading release button button optical drive — Mute Video Mode Media control Toggle key Eject key Brightness - Volume Num Lock Function keys ¤ controls controls key 6 Chapt
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LL2540.book Page 7 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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. 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 d
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® LL2540.book Page 8 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Additional Features of Your PowerBook G Ethernet port FireWire 400 Mini-DVI (10/100Base-T) port port ¯ Power Security slot adapter port W Internal USB 2.0 ports Audio line in port f Headphone port modem port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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LL2540.book Page 9 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery. Internal modem port W Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem. Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) G Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. You don’t need
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LL2540.book Page 10 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Setting Up Your PowerBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the PowerBook power adapter port. AC plug Important: Be sure to snap the electrical prongs on your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the outlet. AC plug
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LL2540.book Page 11 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Step 2: Prepare to Get Connected The first time you start up your computer, a setup assistant welcomes you and takes you through the registration process. It will also help you set up your computer and Internet connection. Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. Setting up your Internet connection usually requires you to supply information such as the account name your ISP
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® LL2540.book Page 12 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM If you selected “Using DHCP,” gather the following optional information (ask your ISP if you need it): • DHCP client ID • DNS servers 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 Step 3: Connect Your Cables Next, conn
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® LL2540.book Page 13 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Make sure you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line—the kind used typically in homes. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem; the wrong type of line could damage the modem. Contact your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you have a digital telephone line. For more information about your modem, see “Using Your Modem” on page 39. Fo
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® LL2540.book Page 14 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Step 4: Turn On Your PowerBook With your setup information gathered, you’re ready to start up your computer. Once you do, Setup Assistant opens automatically to help you. 1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®). Note: When you press the Power button to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you may cause the
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® LL2540.book Page 15 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 2 Use your PowerBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. • To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the trackpad button. Trackpad button Trackpad For tips on using the trackpad, see “Tips for Using the Trackpad” on page 22. Congratulations, you’re up and running! Chapter 1
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LL2540.book Page 16 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? When you have finished working with your PowerBook, you can put your computer 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 (K
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LL2540.book Page 17 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM Shutting Down Your PowerBook If you aren’t 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 (K) > Shut Down from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. If you plan to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time, see “Storing Your PowerBook” on page 65 for information on how to prevent your battery fro
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LL2540.book Page 18 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM What’s Next? • Learn the important basics about your PowerBook. Check out Chapter 2, “The Basics,” on page 19. • Have fun trying out your computer’s applications and Internet features. Browse the Mac OS X booklet that came with your computer. • If you’re unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information. • Switching from another computer? Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and see the “New to Mac OS X” section
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LL2540.book Page 19 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 2 The Basics 2 This chapter introduces important basics about your PowerBook that you’ll 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
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® LL2540.book Page 20 Thursday, March 11, 2004 2:20 PM 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 You can increase or decrease the size of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Your PowerBook has a 12.1-inch TFT XGA display with a default resolution o
