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     Gettin g S t ar t ed Wi th Y o u r P o w erBo o k Includes setup infor mation for Macintosh P owerBook G3 Series computers[...]

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    K Apple Computer , Inc. © 1999 Apple Computer , Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer , Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the “keyboard” Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for c[...]

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    3 Contents Plugging in the Computer 6 Opening the Display 7 Tu r ning the Computer On 8 Moving Items on the Screen 9 Adjusting the Internal Display 10 What’s Next? 11 Accessing the Internet 11 Basic F eatures of Y our Macintosh P owerBook 12 Additional F eatures of Y our Macintosh P owerBook 14 Lear ning How to Do More With Y our PowerBook 16 Usi[...]

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    5 1 Getting Started With Y our P owerBook Y our Macintosh P owerBook 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 over view of PowerBook features, and where to get more information. I[...]

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    6 Plugging in the Computer Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s batter y. Y ou should plug in the power adapter in case the batter y 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 (mar[...]

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    7 Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle. ®[...]

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    8 Turning the Computer On To tur n on the computer , press the P ower button ( ® ) above the keyboard. Y ou should hear a tone when you turn on the computer . It tak es the computer a few moments to start up. As the computer starts up, several messages appear on the screen. ® ® Power button Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when [...]

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    9 Moving Items on the Screen Y ou use your P owerBook trackpad to move items and select items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer . T o move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. T o select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the trackpad button. The trackpad is sensitive [...]

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    10 Adjusting the Internal Display Before you begin working with your new P owerBook, 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. Adjusting the Display Resolution Y ou can increase the size of images on your display by swi[...]

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    11 What’s Next? Y our P owerBook is now ready for use. In the next few pages you will f ind m How to access information on the Inter net m An overview showing all the features, components, and controls of your Macintosh P owerBook 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 [...]

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    12 Basic Features of Your Macintosh PowerBook Battery bay release lever — Mute control Num Lock key Num Lock indicator light Keyboard release tab Built-in speaker Volume controls ¤ Brightness controls Keyboard release tab Built-in speaker Function key Trackpad button Display release button Trackpad Expansion bay [...]

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    13 Sleep indicator Blinking green light indicates when the PowerBook is in sleep. ® Power button Tu r ns 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 decreas[...]

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    14 Additional Features of Your Macintosh PowerBook W - - √ √ ¯ G G g g Æ Æ ™ ™ PC Card slot Battery with LED status lights PC Card eject button Reset button W Internal modem port Infrared window - Sound out put port USB ports (2) √ Sound input port ¯ Power adapter port ™ External video port Keyboard?[...]

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    15 ™ 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 . Æ External TV out port (S-video) Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other video device. G Ethernet port (10/100 Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet [...]

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    16 Learning How to Do More With Your PowerBook About Y our P owerBook Look here for details about your computer . Find out how to use features, connect equipment, install memor y, and more. Mac OS Help Look here to lear n how to use your computer . Find out how to connect to the Internet, set up printing, and find out what’s new in the Mac OS. Se[...]

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    17 Apple Support W eb Site www .apple.com/support Need extra help? Visit here for product support, software updates, and technical information. Apple P owerBook W eb Site www .apple.com/powerbook News and information specifically for P owerBook users. The Apple Store www .apple.com/store The latest Apple hardware, software, and accessories. Apple W[...]

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    18 Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive to Install or Run Programs All the necessar y sof tware to use your computer and connect to the Inter net is already installed on your P owerBook. ( Y ou only need to use the P owerBook CD that came with your computer if you are having problems and need to reinstall system software.) However , if you purchased a[...]

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    19 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. 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 [...]

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    20 What to Do When You Are Finished Working When you have finished working with your P owerBook, you have two options. Put Your PowerBook to Sleep If you are only going to be away from your P owerBook 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 t[...]

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    21 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power Adapter m Always leave space around your power adapter . Do not use this equipment in a location where airflow around the power adapter is confined, such as a bookcase. m Always disconnect the power adapter and remove the batter y before opening the computer to pe[...]

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    22 General Safety Instructions F or your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord) and remove the main batter y if any of the following conditions exists: m you want to remove any parts (leave the cord disconnected as long as the keyboard is open) m th[...]

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    23 Cleaning the Computer Case To clean the case, do the following: 1 Disconnect the power plug and remove the main batter y. (Pull the plug, not the cord.) 2 Wipe the surfaces lightly with a clean, sof t cloth dampened with water . Warning Do not use any substance containing isopropyl alcohol. It can damage the case.[...]

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    25 Communications Regulation Information FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful inter ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Se[...]

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    26 VCCI Class B Statement Notify Your Telephone Company Some telephone companies require that you notify the local business office when you hook up a modem to their lines. Information You Need in the United States The internal modem complies with Part 68 of the FCC r ules. On the back of this equipment is a label that contains, among other informa[...]

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    27 Information You Need in Canada The Industr y Canada (IC) label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to a user ’s satisfaction. Before installing this e[...]

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    28 Pour sa propre protection, I’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre du secteur , des lignes téléphoniques et les canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, soient raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Information You Need in the United Kingdom T[...]

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    29 F or calls that are automatically generated, a total of three call attempts are allowed to a telephone number , with a minimum period between calls of 2 seconds. If the call does not connect after three attempts, 30 minutes must expire before automatic redialing may be initiated. Failure to set the modem (and any associated communications softwa[...]

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    30 Laser Information Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser . The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnif ying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes. F or your safety, have this equipment serviced only by an Apple-authorized ser vi[...]