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Getting Started
With Y our PowerBook
Includes setup information for
Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computers
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Contents Plugging in the Computer 6 Opening the Display 7 Turning the Computer On 8 Moving Items on the Screen 9 Adjusting the Internal Display 10 What’s Next? 11 Accessing the Internet 11 Basic Features of Your Macintosh PowerBook 12 Additional Features of Your Macintosh PowerBook 14 Learning How to Do More With Your PowerBook 16 Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive to Install or Run Programs 18 What to Do When You Are Finished Working 20 Safety Instructions for
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1 Getting Started With Your PowerBook Your Macintosh PowerBook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used a PowerBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started, an overview of PowerBook features, and where to get more information. If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in this book to find out about the new fea
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- ¯ G g ™ √ Æ W 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 Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an outlet. 2 Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapter port (marked with the icon ¯) on the back of the computer. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug W Internal modem Telephone Power cord cord 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. 7
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® Turning the Computer On To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®) above the keyboard. ® Power button You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up. As the computer starts up, several messages appear on the screen. 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 adapter, and that the power adapter is firmly connected to both
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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 trackpad button. Trackpad Trackpad button The trackpad is sensitive to how quickly you move your finger. To move the pointer a short distance across the screen, move your finger slowly across the tr
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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 Adjusting the Display Resolution You can increase the size of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip. Resolution icon When
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What’s Next? Your PowerBook is now ready for use. In the next few pages you will find m How to access information on the Internet m An overview showing all the features, components, and controls of your Macintosh PowerBook m Where to go to when you want to learn more about your PowerBook m How to install or run programs from your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive m What to do when you are finished working m Important care and safety information Accessing the Internet Your PowerBook has been designed so th
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® File Edit View Special 12:15 PM Help Center Show Balloons Mac OS Help Help Basic Features of Your Macintosh PowerBook Microphone You can find information on using these and other features of your Macintosh PowerBook in the Help Center on your computer. Num Lock indicator light Sleep indicator Num Lock key - Volume controls — Mute control Brightness ¤ controls Keyboard release tab Built-in speaker ® Power button Keyboard release tab Built-in speaker Function key Security s
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Sleep indicator Blinking green light indicates when the PowerBook is in sleep. Power button ® Turns your PowerBook on and off. Microphone Record sounds directly to your PowerBook hard disk with this built-in microphone. 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 sound output port. Mute control — Turns the sound off and on from the PowerBook built-in spe
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- ¯ - G g ™ √ Æ W ™ G √ 1 2 Additional Features of Your Macintosh PowerBook Battery with LED status lights PC Card slot ¯ Power PC Card adapter port eject button USB Ethernet port G Keyboard W Internal ports (2) locking screw (10/100Base-T) modem port - 1 Sound √ 2 Infrared input port window - Sound SCSI port External TV ™ External Reset g Æ output port out port video port button (HDI-30) (S-video) 14 G g W ™ Æ W g
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External video port ™ Connect to any external monitor or projection device with a VGA-style connector or to any older Macintosh monitor using the included adapter. External TV out port (S-video) Æ Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other video device. Ethernet port (10/100 Base-T) G Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network. Infrared window Allows you to use infrared (IR) communication to send files to another IR-equipped computer, print on an IR-equipped printer, or co
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Learning How to Do More With Your PowerBook About Your Mac OS Help Search Look here to learn how to If you’re not sure where PowerBook use your computer. Find to look, type a question Look here for details out how to connect to the and click Search. about your computer. Internet, set up printing, Find out how to use and find out what’s new in features, connect the Mac OS. equipment, install memory, and more. 16
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Apple Web Site www.apple.com Links to everything Apple. The Apple Store www.apple.com/store The latest Apple hardware, software, and accessories. Apple Support Web Site www.apple.com/support Need extra help? Visit here for product support, software updates, and technical information. Apple PowerBook Web Site www.apple.com/powerbook News and information specifically for PowerBook users. 17
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® ® Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive to Install or Run Programs All the necessary software to use your computer and connect to the Internet is already installed on your PowerBook. ( You only need to use the PowerBook CD that came with your computer 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 the programs using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM expansion bay drive. If you have older software
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® 3 Place a disc in the tray, with the label facing up. Make sure the disc is lying flat in the tray and is seated firmly on the spindle. Insert the disc, label side up. Note: CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives have small locks on the drive spindle that securely hold the disc in place. When inserting a disc over these locks, you may need to apply additional pressure. Place the hole in the center of the disc directly over the drive spindle and press down until you feel the disc lock into place. 4 Push t
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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 are only going to be away from your PowerBook for a short period of time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. When the computer is in sleep, its screen is dark and appears to be off and a small green light flashes on the case. To quickly put the computer to sleep, do one
