Getting Started 7 Plugging In the Computer 8 Connecting the Internal Modem 8 Opening the Display 9 Tu r ning the Computer On 10 Problems Turning the Computer On?10 Moving Items on the Screen 11 Tips for Using the Trackpad 11 Adjusting the Internal Display 12 Adjusting the Brightness 12 Adjusting the Display Resolution 12 Where to Go From Here 13 Additional Information in Online Help and Apple Web Sites 14 What to Do When You Are Finished Working 16 Put Your PowerBook to Sleep 16 Shut Down Your PowerBook 16 2 Features of Your PowerBook 17 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 18 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 20 Internal Expansion Capabilities of Your PowerBook 22 Keyboard Controls,Hot Function Keys,and Numeric Keypad

24 Assigning Hot Function Keys 24 Using the Standard Function Keys 24 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 25 For More Information on Keyboard Controls 25 Universal Serial Bus (USB)26 Connecting and Using a USB Device 26 USB Devices and Battery Power 26 Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time 27 For More Information on USB 27 FireWire 28 Connecting FireWire Devices 28 FireWire Devices and Battery Power 29 FireWire Target Disk Mode 29 For More Information on FireWire 29 AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking 30 How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 30 For More Information on AirPort 30 Installing an AirPort Card 31 External Monitor Support (VGA and S-Video)38 Connecting an External Monitor 38 Switching Between Extended Desktop and Video Mirroring Modes 39 Connecting a Television,VCR,or Other Video Device 39 Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed 39 For More Information on Using an External Monitor 39 Battery and Dual Battery Support 40 Monitoring Battery Charge Level 40 Removing or Replacing a Battery 40 Charging a Battery 40 Battery-Saving Tips 41 For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery 41 Expansion Bay Modules 42 Determining Whether a Module Can Be Removed 42 Ejecting an Expansion Bay Module 43 For More Information on Expansion Bay Modules 43 DVD Drive 44 Inserting Discs 44 Ejecting a Disc From the DVD Drive 45 Playing DVD Discs 45 For More Information on Your DVD Drive 45 Infrared (IrDA)46 Making an Infrared Connection 46 For More Information on Infrared 46 PC Cards 47 Inserting a PC Card 47 Ejecting a PC Card 47 For More Information on PC Cards 47 Ethernet (10/100 Base-T)48 For More Information on Using Ethernet 48 Security Slot and Keyboard Lock 49 Installing Additional Memory 50 RAM Speci cations 50 Maximum RAM Con gurations 50 Installing RAM in the Upper RAM Slot 51 Checking to See if Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory 57 Replacing RAM in the Lower RAM Slot 58 Removable Hard Disk 60 PowerBook Speci cations 62 3 Troubleshooting 65 Information in This Chapter 65 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 66 Other Problems 67 Appendix Cleaning,Storage,Safety,and Ergonomic Information 69 Cleaning Your PowerBook 69 Cleaning Your PowerBook Display 69 Storing Your PowerBook 69 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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