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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Help
Chapter 3 Using Expansion Bay Modules and PC Cards
Chapter 4 Connecting Additional Equipment
Chapter 5 Installing and Using Application Programs
Chapter 6 Power Management
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Follow the instructions in this chapter to set up your computer and learn the basics. 1 Getting Started The information and illustrations in this chapter provide an overview of your Macintosh PowerBook system and get you started using the computer. To begin, take a few moments to review some important details about the computer’s hardware, software, and learning materials. Becoming familiar with your Macintosh PowerBook Your PowerBook is designed to keep you working productively in any location.
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® ¤ Brightness control Sleep indicator - Volume control Microphone Stereo P Power key speakers Floppy disk drive module Trackpad Expansion bay drive in-use light Security slot Trackpad button Battery √ Sound input port Dual speakers - Sound output port Infrared window Two PC Card Connector for (PCMCIA card) slots Ethernet/modem or Ethernet card PC Card eject buttons (optional) Reset button I V Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port Expansion card label Elevation foot release button ´ Printer/Extern
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Software for mobility and efficiency Your PowerBook comes with a variety of applications, utility programs, and control panels that provide broad functionality and flexibility. These include the following items: In the Applications folder m Apple Internet Connection Kit, complete software for using the Internet m Claris Organizer, for managing contacts and calendar information m America Online, for electronic mail, information services, and Internet browsing m Remote Access Client, for connectin
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Control Strip for quick changes The Control Strip appears on the desktop when you start up your PowerBook. It lets you change settings quickly—by pressing an icon and then choosing the option you want from a pop-up menu. Monitor Play Set screen’s Set screen’s Put computer battery’s charge audio CD colors or grays resolution to sleep Turn Turn file Spin Adjust for Change Adjust Save AppleTalk sharing down the conservation default sound system on or off on or off hard disk or performance printer
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The Guide menu contains online instructions for using Macintosh system software when the Finder is the active program. In addition to Mac OS Guide and the tutorial, the Guide menu contains an explanation for using the Guide online instructions (About Apple Guide) and a summary of shortcuts. The Guide menu usually provides online help for other applications when they are active. You also use the Guide menu to turn balloons on or off. When turned on, balloons display a description of the item on t
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Where to find answers The summary that follows indicates the type of information you can expect to get from each information source. On the computer’s hard disk In the Guide menu The Guide menu (marked with the h icon) is your main source of information about the Macintosh. You can learn basic skills in the tutorial and get interactive, step-by-step help for tasks in Mac OS Guide. In electronic manuals For some programs, condensed instructions and reference information are supplied in an onli
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Macintosh Macintosh PowerBook PowerBook User’s Manual User’s Manual In the printed materials In this book Use this book to set up and learn about your computer and for useful tips and suggestions if you have problems while using your computer. In other manuals For answers to questions about other equipment or about application programs you have purchased, see the manuals that came with them. On the Internet At Apple’s Web sites Apple maintains a number of sites on the World Wide Web that prov
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Preparing to set up the computer Now that you know some essential details about your PowerBook, you’re ready to set it up and begin using it. To set up your computer for the first time, you need the power adapter and the power cord that came with it. When setting up your computer, place your computer on a sturdy, flat surface near a grounded electrical outlet. Before following the setup instructions in this chapter, you may want to read “Arranging Your Work Area and Equipment” in Appendix A for
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When you are ready to begin, follow these steps: 1Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into a three- hole grounded outlet or power strip. WARNING This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. The power adapter that came with your Macintosh PowerBook is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the o
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Opening the display 1Slide the latch to the left and lift up the display. Slide the latch to the left to open the display. 2Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. You can adjust the angle of the display at any time by tilting it toward or away from you. 12 Chapter 1
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3Adjust the elevation feet to raise the computer. The back of the keyboard is slightly elevated when the feet are in use. To lower the foot, press the release To raise the foot, press the release button while button. The foot extends automatically. pushing up on the foot until it clicks into place. It is a good idea to lower the elevation feet whenever you are using your computer on a flat surface. Removing the battery label Most new PowerBooks are shipped with a label covering the battery to p
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3Press the battery release button on the battery. 1 Press the button on the battery. 2 Slide the battery out. 4Slide the battery out of its compartment. 5 Carefully remove the label from the battery. Avoid touching the battery’s metal contacts as you peel off the label. 6 Replace the battery and open the display. Turning the computer on To turn on the computer for the first time, do this: m Press the Power key at the upper-right corner of the keyboard to turn the computer on. Power key P 14 Cha
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You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up. You’ll see the Mac OS startup screen as the system software is loaded on the computer. After your computer starts up for the first time, a picture similar to this appears on the screen: Note: Your screen should look very similar to this, but it may not look exactly the same. Problems turning the computer on? m Nothing happened when you pressed the Power key. The battery may be drained. Make sur
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m The computer made a sound, but you can’t see anything on the screen. Adjust the brightness control (marked with the icon ¤) until an image appears and the screen is easy to read. Brightness control ¤ m You see a picture of a disk with a blinking question mark on the screen. This icon usually means that the computer can’t find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. You may need to reinstall system software. See “Reinstalling System Software” in Chapter 8. 16 Ch
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What’s next? You’ve now finished setting up your Macintosh PowerBook. Continue with one of the following steps: m If you are new to the Macintosh, turn to the next section, “Learning the Basics.” m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, turn to Chapter 2, “Getting Help,” to learn about Mac OS Guide, your main source of information when you’re working with the Macintosh computer. m If you have additional equipment to connect to your computer, see Chapter 4, “Connecting Additional Equipment,”
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Learning the basics If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-to-use program called the Macintosh Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you the basic skills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the tutorial, follow these steps: 1Move your finger on the trackpad to move the arrow pointer (8) on the screen. Place your index finger on the trackpad and your thumb on the trackpad button. Don’t press the trackpad button yet. Move your finger across the trackpad, watching
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Tips for using the trackpad For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips: m Use your index finger (left or right hand). Use only one finger. m Use only your finger on the trackpad. Do not use a pen or any other object. m Extend your PowerBook’s elevation feet when it is placed on a flat surface. This gives your fingers better access to the keyboard and makes it easier to use the tip of your finger on the surface of the trackpad. m Sometimes humidity or condensation may cause
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Reviewing the basics You can use the following illustrations to review the elements you use on your screen to do work with your computer. Icons Menu Window Control Strip Menus The strip across the top of the screen is called the menu bar. The symbols and words in it represent menus of commands. To open a menu, place the pointer on the symbol or word for the menu and press and hold down the trackpad button. Printer menu Guide menu You can see a list of printers and choose To find an answer to a q
