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   Getting Started With Your PowerBook G4 Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for PowerBook G4 computers
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  ... 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... Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. The product described in this manual incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method ...
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  ... of Your PowerBook 16 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 18 Inside Your PowerBook 20 Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective 22 iTools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users 24 Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 26 QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet 28 iMovie 2-Create and ...
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  ...-T) 46 Infrared (IrDA) 47 External Video Support ( VGA and S-Video) 48 Battery 51 DVD...60 Installing an AirPort Card 67 5 Troubleshooting 75 Information in This Chapter 75 Problems That Prevent You From ...PowerBook 83 Storing Your PowerBook 83 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer ...
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  ... have never used a PowerBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started and where to get more information. If you ... cable Power adapter Power cord Important Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 83) carefully before ...
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  Plugging In the Computer Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer's battery. You should plug in the power adapter in case the battery has been drained during shipping or storage. 1 2 Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an outlet. Plug the power ...
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  Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle. ® Getting Started 7
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  ... Power button (®). You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up. ® Power button ® Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when you press the Power button. m The battery may be drained. Make sure that you plugged in the power ...
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  Moving Items on the Screen You use your PowerBook trackpad to move items and select items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer. To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the...
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  Adjusting the Internal Display Before you begin working with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that items on the screen are easy to see. Adjusting the Brightness Use the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® 10 Chapter 1
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  ...resolution. Click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip. Resolution icon About the Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Your PowerBook has a wide screen display with a native resolution of 1152 x 768 that also supports standard resolutions such as 1024 x 768. When you use a...
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  ... memory or an AirPort Card What to do if you have a problem with your PowerBook "What to Do When You Are Finished Working" on page 13. ... "Using Your Computer." Chapter 4, "Working Inside Your Computer." Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting." Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance To get the longest ...
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  What to Do When You Are Finished Working When you have finished working with your PowerBook, you have two options. Put Your PowerBook to Sleep If you will only be away from your PowerBook for a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and ...
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  ... and software features along with the unique Internet services available to Mac owners. Out of the box, ...a PowerPC™ G4 processor, FireWire, USB, and support for AirPort wireless Internet and networking. ..., and Internet site, images shown in this manual may be slightly different from what you see on ...
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  Basic Features of Your PowerBook Sleep indicator light Built-in speaker/ microphone ® ® Power button Function key Security slot Built-in speaker AirPort antenna window Trackpad Display release button Trackpad button Slot-loading DVD-ROM drive Keyboard release tab - Volume controls Num ...
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  ¤ - Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook display using these keys on your PowerBook keyboard. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and sound output port. - Mute control Turn the sound from the ...
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  Additional Features of Your PowerBook AirPort antenna window G ™ Æ W ¯ Power adapter port Sleep indicator light PC Card eject button PC Card slot f Headphone ™ External monitor port FireWire port G 1 2 W Internal modem port W port ™ Infrared window G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) ...
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  ... assistants or use a cellular telephone (where applicable) to connect to your Internet service provider. f Headphone port Connect external speakers, headphones, or ... capabilities of your PowerBook using this Type II PC Card slot that supports both PCMCIA and CardBus formats. Getting to Know Your ...
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  Inside Your PowerBook PowerBook with the keyboard flipped over and internal RAM slot visible Upper memory slot Lower memory slot (filled) ® Keyboard flipped over PowerBook turned over with the bottom case removed Battery Bottom case AirPort Card slot AirPort antenna Serial number ...
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  ...GB), using a 512 megabyte (MB) memory module in each slot. For instructions, see "Installing Additional Memory" on page 60. Optional AirPort Card... an AirPort Card in your computer allows access to a wireless network. For instructions, see "Installing an AirPort Card" on page 67. AirPort antenna cable...
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  Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Sherlock channels Search the Internet for people, shopping, news, Apple info, and more. Search button After you type what you are looking for, click this button to start the search. Search sites Search engines that Sherlock uses to search the Internet. ...
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  What You Can Do Sherlock 2 is your search detective and personal shopper on the Internet. It provides an easy way to find people, news, and just about anything. Shop for books and music and search auction sites, find the best prices-even check product availability. To Get Started 1 2 3 4 ...
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  iTools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users Email Get your own Mac.com email address. It's easy and free, and it works with your favorite email clients. KidSafe KidSafe makes the Internet a safer place for your kids. KidSafe gives them access to more than 75,000 educator-approved Web sites and ...
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  What You Can Do iTools is a new class of Internet services from Apple created exclusively for Mac users. With iTools, you can get your own ... family. Create an alias of your iDisk for easy access Instead of connecting to the Web manually to open your iDisk, you can select the icon of your iDisk and ...
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  ... the world's most advanced OS-Mac OS X. iCards www.apple.com/icards Use the Internet to send greeting cards to your friends and family. Macintosh Products Guide www.apple.com/guide For great hardware and software products for your Mac, check this Web site or look for the Mac symbol. 26 Chapter 2
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  Apple Support www.apple.com/support Find the latest troubleshooting information, download software updates, find information on product protection plans, and more. Apple Hot News www.apple.com/hotnews Want the latest Apple news straight from the source? Check out ...
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  QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control Play button Favorites drawer Quick access to all of your QuickTime TV channels. Pull the tab at the bottom to open and close the Favorites drawer. 28 Chapter 2
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  What You Can Do In addition to playing video and music files on your Mac, with QuickTime you can watch live and recorded Internet broadcasts. To Get Started 1 2 3 4 Connect to the Internet. Double-click the QuickTime Player icon on the desktop. Open the Favorites drawer. Select a channel. Tips ...
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  iMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies iMovie monitor Preview your movie or view video directly from a connected DV camcorder. Shelf To make clips part of your movie after you import them, drag them from the shelf to the clip viewer. Mode switch Use this to switch between importing ...
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  What You Can Do iMovie is an easy-to-use digital video editing software application. With iMovie and a digital video camcorder, you can create and edit your own movies. Import video from the camera, edit clips, add transitions, titles, sound effects, and music. Then copy the movie to a camcorder ...
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  iTunes-Digital Music For Your Mac Search Radio Tuner Listen to hundreds of Internet radio stations-jazz, rock, talk, and more. Audio CDs Play an audio CD on your computer. Import songs to your library. Portable music Transfer songs to an MP3 player by dragging songs from your library. Type in some...
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  What You Can Do iTunes lets you import songs from music CDs as MP3 files, create playlists, move music to your portable MP3 player, listen to hundreds of radio stations on the Internet, and more. To Get Started 1 2 3 4 Open iTunes (located inside the Applications folder on your hard disk). ...
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  Auto Updating-Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge Update Now Instantly check Apple's Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your software. The Software Update control panel displays all of the updates useful for keeping your computer running smoothly. Set Schedule ...
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  What You Can Do Auto updating uses the Internet to download (and even install) the latest updates, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple -automatically. You can even set your Mac to check Apple's server periodically and download and install updated software for you. To Get Started 1 2 3 4 ...
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  Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many Accounts Set the appearance of the user's environment. If you want to control the user's access to certain applications, choose Limited or Panels. 36 Chapter 2
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  What You Can Do With Multiple Users, you can allow up to 40 users to share a single Mac with their own customized settings and private storage space. For example, users can set their own desktop picture, sort their views the way they like, bookmark favorite Web sites, and do many other things that...
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  Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Search Got a question? Type it here and click Search. 38 Chapter 2
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  ... use your PowerBook with an external monitor, video projector, or television, including support for video mirroring and creating an extended desktop. Use your PowerBook's built-in video support to do presentations, work with an external monitor, or play DVD-Video ...
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  Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your PowerBook comes with two USB ports, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and hard disk drives. USB makes it easy to connect external equipment. In most cases you ...
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  ... Mac Help (see page 38). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for "USB." You can also find information on Apple's USB Web site at www.apple.com/usb For information on USB devices available for your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide Using Your Computer 41
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  ... from the Apple [K] menu and then choose Startup Disk from the submenu.) m If you want to transfer files between computers or have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you can use FireWire to connect your PowerBook to another FireWire-equipped computer so that your PowerBook will...
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  ... adapter. FireWire Target Disk Mode If you want to transfer files or have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you can use FireWire to connect ...the FireWire devices available for your computer, check out the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide Using Your Computer 43
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  ... to eject the card. Pull the card out of the slot and then push the eject button again to set it flush against the computer. For More Information on PC Cards For information on the PC Cards available for your PowerBook, check out the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide 44 Chapter 3
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  ..., and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with AirPort, including America Online...your Apple-authorized dealer or go to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. For instructions on installing an AirPort Card, see page 67. Additional information...
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  ... and transferring files using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help (see page 38). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for "Ethernet" or "network." For information on networking products you can use with your PowerBook, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide 46 Chapter 3
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  ... Ethernet, except that AppleTalk and TCP/IP are set to Infrared instead of Ethernet. Note: You cannot share files with a computer that only supports IRTalk (a non-standard IR communication method used by some older computers). Making an Infrared Connection To connect to another computer using ...
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  External Video Support (VGA and S-Video) Your computer has a monitor port that allows you to directly connect a monitor with a VGAstyle adapter or other external video device such as a video projector. The TV out port (also known as an S-video out port) on your computer lets you connect to a ...
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  ... external monitor. Start up or wake your computer. Use the Resolution portion of the Control Strip to change resolutions on the external monitor. For information on the supported external monitor resolutions, see page 81. By default, your PowerBook starts up in extended desktop mode. You can use the...
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  Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a device to the TV out port: 1 2 3 Shut down your computer or put it to sleep and turn off the external device. Connect an S-video cable to the TV out port (Æ) on your PowerBook (or use the adapter to connect a composite video cable)...
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  Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your computer draws power from its battery. You can determine the charge left in your battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself. The lights glow to show how much charge is left in the battery. The ...
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  Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep If your battery runs low while you are working, you can put your PowerBook to sleep and replace the battery with a charged one. The internal backup battery provides enough power to maintain the contents of RAM for about one minute. If your computer...
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  Battery-Saving Tips The amount of work time your PowerBook battery can provide before you need to recharge it depends on the equipment you're using with your computer and the steps you take to conserve power while you work. To save battery power, do one or more of the following: m Disconnect bus-...
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  ...the Internet is already installed on your PowerBook. ( You need to use the PowerBook CDs that came with your computer only if you are having problems and need to reinstall system software.) However, if you purchased additional software with your PowerBook, you can install or run programs from CD and...
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  ... not work, insert the end of a paper clip into the manual eject hole (located on the far right side ... slot) to press the internal eject button. To use the manual eject button, your PowerBook must be ... stereo. For More Information on Your DVD Drive For instructions on using Apple DVD Player, open the ...
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  Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys You can quickly adjust settings such as volume and screen brightness and eject a CD or DVD disc using the keyboard controls. Your PowerBook also has five additional keys that you can set up to open your frequently used applications or documents. ...
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  Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Most desktop computer keyboards have a numeric keypad in addition to the regular keyboard keys. 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 ...
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  Security Slot and Keyboard Lock You can purchase a security cable and lock to protect your PowerBook. With a lock, you can secure your computer to a desk or table. Your PowerBook also comes with a keyboard locking mechanism. When the keyboard is locked, users can't easily access the internal ...
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  ... recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory or an AirPort Card. Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact Apple for service. If you attempt any of ...
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  Installing Additional Memory Your computer comes with two memory slots, one above the other, that you access by removing your PowerBook keyboard. Your computer comes with a 64 or 128 megabyte (MB) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) module installed in the lower slot. The upper memory ...
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  3 Make sure that the keyboard locking screw is not in the locked position. Your new PowerBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard, you can skip this step. ® 4 Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left ...
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  5 Lift the top portion of the PowerBook keyboard up slightly near the top row of keys and pull it back far enough to displace the small tabs that hold the bottom of the keyboard in place. ® 6 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad. ® 7 Touch a metal surface inside...
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  ... with the small tab in the RAM expansion slot. Then push the RAM expansion card into the expansion slot. Insert RAM expansion card at a 30o angle ® 30O Note: You may feel some resistance. If you have trouble inserting the card, try pushing one side at a time. Working Inside Your Computer 63
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  10 Gently push the RAM expansion card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place. ® 11 Flip the keyboard back on top of the opening in your PowerBook and insert the small tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the openings in the PowerBook case. ® 64 Chapter 4
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  12 Pull down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys) and then press down on the top portion of the keyboard. ® 13 14 Let go of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place. Turn the PowerBook over and replace the battery. 15 Reconnect the power ...
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  ... is compatible with this PowerBook and that it is installed correctly. If you still have problems, remove the memory and consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact Apple for service. 66 Chapter 4...
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  ... from your Apple-authorized dealer or from the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store and install it yourself or have it installed by an Apple-authorized service provider. To install an AirPort Card in your PowerBook, follow these steps: 1 2 Shut down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone ...
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  4 Remove the battery by sliding the latch to the left. Make sure to return the battery latch fully to the right. Warning The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot. If you have been using your PowerBook, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer to let the internal components ...
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  6 Carefully slide the bottom case away from you. 7 Pivot the bottom case up as shown in the illustration below. Do not twist the case from side to side. Slide the bottom case forward completely before lifting it up. If you feel any resistance when lifting the bottom case, double-check to make ...
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  8 If your AirPort Card came with the AirPort adapter, remove the metal clip and pull the AirPort Card from the adapter. (The adapter and metal clip are not used with your PowerBook.) 9 10 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity. Disconnect the AirPort ...
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  11 Position the AirPort Card with the AirPort ID numbers and bar code visible and slide the card into the connector. Slide the card all the way in until you feel that the card is securely attached to the connector. AirPort Card 12 Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable. Make ...
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  14 Attach the bottom case to the computer and replace the eight screws in the order shown in the illustration below. Line up the notches on the right and left sides of the case. Then press down slightly to secure the case. Make sure the seams between the bottom case and the frame are closed. Check...
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  16 Look at the DVD drive slot to make sure that the case is properly secured. If a gap exists below the DVD drive slot, gently pull the bottom of the DVD drive slot toward you to secure the DVD drive to the bottom case and remove the gap. ® DVD drive slot 17 Reconnect the power adapter and ...
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  ...5 Troubleshooting Occasionally you may have problems while working with your PowerBook. Usually it...installed Information in This Chapter This chapter contains solutions to problems that prevent you from working with your computer,...Mac Help (see page 38) and on Apple's Support Web site at wwww.apple....
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  ...menu. Look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems. You may need to check for extension .... Look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems. You may need to check for extension ... to reinstall your computer 's system software. For instructions, look in Mac Help or open the software ...
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  .... See whether removing it allows the computer to start up. m If you are still unable to start up your computer, see the service and support information that came with your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for service. Troubleshooting 77
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  ...search for "software update." If you have problems with your Internet connection m Make sure ...not in this manual, look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. m Check the Apple Support ...Test CD to help determine if there is a problem with one of your computer 's components, such...
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  ...product specifications. Additional information is available in Apple System Profiler on your hard disk and on the Internet at www.apple.com/powerbook and www.apple.com/support Apple System Profiler You can use Apple System Profiler to find out detailed information about your specific model of ...
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  ...ex and V.90 m Modem speed: 53 kilobits per second (Kbps) Note: Download speeds vary with line conditions and the modem capabilities of your Internet service provider (ISP). FCC regulations limit ISP transmission speeds to 53 Kbps in the United States. Optional AirPort Card m Wireless data rate: Up ...
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  External Monitor in Extended Desktop or Video Mirroring Mode With the PowerBook G4 display set at 1152 x 768 in millions of colors, an external VGA display supports m Up to millions of colors in the following resolutions: 512 x 384, 640 x 480, 640 x 870, 800 x 600, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768, and 1152 x...
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  A P P E N D I X B B Care, Use, and Safety Information Cleaning Your PowerBook Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: m Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer 's exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. m Don't use ...
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  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 is confined. Always disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery before ...
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  ... otherwise damaged m You suspect that your computer needs service or repair m You want to clean the case (use ...rain, snow, and so on. m Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. m Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. m...
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  ... feet flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer 's instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly. You may have to raise your chair so your forearms ...
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  External mouse If you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within a comfortable reach. Built-in display Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows. You can adjust the brightness of the screen ...
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  ... than those specified in your equipment's manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ...accessible area, indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements. A service warning label is located ...shown here. Class 1 label Laser Specifications Service warning label Laser on pickup unit ...

Apple M9677B - PowerBook G4 - PPC 1.67 GHz Manual