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Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 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? 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 Mouse 24 Learning About Mac OS X 24 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 25 Connecting to a Printer 26 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 27 Keeping Your Software Up to Date 27 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 28 Connecting to a Network 28 Using the Internet 28 Transferring Files to Another Computer 29 When an Application Freezes 31 Using Your Computer 32 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 34 FireWire 36 Using Bluetooth Devices 37 AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access 38 Ethernet (10/100Base-T) 39 Using Your Modem 3

Section	Page
PowerBook G4 12-inch Getting Started	1
Contents	3
Getting Started	5
Basic Features of Your PowerBook	6
Additional Features of Your PowerBook	8
Setting Up	10
Problems Turning the Computer On?	14
How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?	16
Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep	16
Shutting Down Your PowerBook	17
Calibrating Your Battery	17
What’s Next?	18
What If I Have More Questions?	18
Other Support	18
The Basics	19
Getting to Know Your New PowerBook	19
Adjusting Your Display	20
Using Your Power Adapter	21
Using the Trackpad	22
Tips for Using the Trackpad	22
Using the Keyboard	23
Using a Mouse	23
Learning About Mac OS X	24
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences	24
Connecting to a Printer	25
Monitoring Printing	26
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones	26
Keeping Your Software Up to Date	27
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device	27
Connecting to a Network	28
Using the Internet	28
Transferring Files to Another Computer	28
When an Application Freezes	29
Using Your Computer	31
Universal Serial Bus (USB)	32
Using USB Devices	32
USB Devices and Battery Power	32
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time	33
For More Information on USB	33
FireWire	34
Using FireWire Devices	34
FireWire Devices and Battery Power	35
FireWire Target Disk Mode	35
For More Information on FireWire	35
Using Bluetooth Devices	36
For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology	36
AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access	37
How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access	37
For More Information on AirPort Extreme	37
Ethernet (10/100Base-T)	38
For More Information on Using Ethernet	38
Using Your Modem	39
Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices	39
External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and SVideo)	40
Connecting an External Display or Projector	41
Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed	42
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device	42
For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV	42
Using Your Optical Drive	43
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc	43
Ejecting a Disc	44
Playing DVD Discs	44
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs	44
For More Information	45
Recording Information on a DVD	45
Battery	46
Removing and Replacing the Battery	47
Charging a Battery	48
Battery-Conservation Tips	48
For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery	49
Security Slot	49
For More Information on Security Options	50
Adding Memory to Your Computer	51
Installing Additional Memory	51
Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory	55
Troubleshooting	57
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer	58
Other Problems	59
Restoring Your Computer’s Software	61
Locating Your Product Serial Number	62
Specifications	63
Care, Use, and Safety Information	65
Cleaning Your PowerBook	65
Cleaning Your PowerBook Display	65
Carrying Your PowerBook	65
Storing Your PowerBook	65
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer	66
Plugging In the Power Adapter	66
Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem	66
Using Your PowerBook	66
General Safety Instructions	67
Battery	68
Connectors and Ports	68
Avoid Hearing Damage	68
Apple and the Environment	68
Ergonomics	69
Connecting to the Internet	71
Gathering the Information You Need	73
Entering Your Information	74
Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Connections	75
DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections	77
Manual Configuration	79
DHCP Configuration	80
PPPoE Configuration	81
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection	83
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually	83
Troubleshooting Your Connection	86
Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections	86
PPPoE Connections	86
Network Connections	87
Top Ten Questions	89
Communications Regulation Information	93