Apple PowerBook (FireWire Technical Information

Setting Up Your PowerBookIncludes setup, expansion, and troubleshootinginformation for PowerBook computers

10 Chapter 1Turning the Computer OnTo turn on the computer, press the Power button (®) above the keyboard.You should hear a tone when you turn on th

Getting Started 11Moving Items on the ScreenYou use your PowerBook trackpad to move items and select items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with

12 Chapter 1Adjusting the Internal DisplayBefore you begin working with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that items on the

Getting Started 13Where to Go From HereThat’s everything you need to know to get your PowerBook up and running for the first time. The first time that y

14 Chapter 1Additional Information in Online Help and Apple Web Sites

Getting Started 15Apple Support Web Site www.apple.com/supportNeed extra help? Visit here for product support, software updates, and technical informa

16 Chapter 1What to Do When You Are Finished WorkingWhen you have finished working with your PowerBook, you have two options.Put Your PowerBook to Sle

17CHAPTER22Features of Your PowerBookYour PowerBook has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can use to customize and expand your Pow

18 Chapter 2Basic Features of Your PowerBookBattery bayrelease lever— Mute controlNum Lock keyKeyboard lockKeyboardrelease tabBuilt-in speakerVolum

Features of Your PowerBook 19¤Brightness controlsIncrease or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook display using these keys on your PowerBook keyb

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20 Chapter 2Additional Features of Your PowerBookW--√√¯GGÆÆ™™PC Card slotBatterywith LEDstatus lightsPC Cardeject buttonResetbuttonWInternal

Features of Your PowerBook 21™External monitor portConnect to any external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA-style connector or to any olde

22 Chapter 2Internal Expansion Capabilities of Your PowerBookHeat shieldAirPortantennacableProcessor moduleHard diskEthernet ID labelAdditionalmem

Features of Your PowerBook 23Optional AirPort CardInstalling an AirPort Card in your computer allows access to a wireless network. After removing the

24 Chapter 2Keyboard Controls, Hot Function Keys, and Numeric KeypadYou can quickly adjust settings such as volume and screen brightness using the ke

Features of Your PowerBook 25Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadMost desktop computer keyboards have a numeric keypad in addition to the regular keyboar

26 Chapter 2Universal Serial Bus (USB)Your PowerBook comes with two USB ports, which you use to connect many different types of external devices, inc

Features of Your PowerBook 27Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeYour PowerBook has two USB ports. If you want to use more than one device on t

28 Chapter 2FireWireYour computer has two FireWire ports. FireWire is a high-speed data system that lets you easily connect and disconnect external d

Features of Your PowerBook 29FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire devices, such as certain external hard disks, that get power from the FireWire

3Contents1 Getting Started 7Plugging In the Computer 8Connecting the Internal Modem 8Opening the Display 9Tu r ning the Computer On 10P

30 Chapter 2AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingAirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the hom

Features of Your PowerBook 31Installing an AirPort CardYou can purchase an AirPort Card from your Apple-authorized dealer or from The Apple Store at w

32 Chapter 22 Make sure that the keyboard locking screw is not in the locked position. Your new PowerBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless

Features of Your PowerBook 334 Lift the top portion of the PowerBook keyboard up slightly near the top row of keys and pull it back far enough to disp

34 Chapter 26 If your AirPort Card came with the AirPort adapter, remove the metal clip and pull the AirPort Card from the adapter. (The adapter and

Features of Your PowerBook 3510 Position the AirPort Card with the AirPort ID numbers and bar code facing up and connect the AirPort Card to the end o

36 Chapter 212 Insert the internal heat shield.13 Insert the small metal tabs at the base of the keyboard.Important When replacing the internal heat

Features of Your PowerBook 3714 Pull down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys) and then press down on the top port

38 Chapter 2External Monitor Support (VGA and S-Video)Your computer has a monitor port that allows you to directly connect a monitor with a VGA-style

Features of Your PowerBook 39Switching Between Extended Desktop and Video Mirroring ModesBy default, your PowerBook starts up in extended desktop mode

4 ContentsFor More Information on Keyboard Controls 25Universal Serial Bus (USB) 26Connecting and Using a USB Device 26USB Devices and Batter

40 Chapter 2Battery and Dual Battery SupportWhen the external power adapter is not connected, your computer draws power from a PowerBook battery in t

Features of Your PowerBook 41Battery-Saving TipsThe amount of work time your PowerBook battery can provide before you need to recharge depends on the

42 Chapter 2Expansion Bay ModulesYour PowerBook comes with a dual-function expansion bay (on the right side of the computer) that accepts either expa

Features of Your PowerBook 43Ejecting an Expansion Bay ModulePlace your PowerBook on a hard, flat surface and pull the expansion bay release lever towa

44 Chapter 2DVD DriveAll the software necessary to use your computer and connect to the Internet is already installed on your PowerBook. ( You need t

Features of Your PowerBook 45Ejecting a Disc From the DVD DriveYou eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the Trash. When the DVD drive opens, remo

46 Chapter 2Infrared (IrDA)Because your PowerBook is equipped with infrared (IR), you can exchange files and data without using wires. The type of IR

Features of Your PowerBook 47PC CardsYou can expand your computer’s capabilities using the PC Card slot. Your PowerBook has one Type II PC Card slot t

48 Chapter 2Ethernet (10/100 Base-T)Your computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) twisted-pair Ethernet networking capability, w

Features of Your PowerBook 49Security Slot and Keyboard LockYou can purchase a security cable and lock to protect your PowerBook. With a lock, you can

Contents 5Playing DVD Discs 45For More Information on Your DVD Drive 45Infrared (IrDA) 46Making an Infrared Connection 46For More Informat

50 Chapter 2Installing Additional MemoryYour computer comes with a minimum of 64 megabytes (MB) of Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) i

Features of Your PowerBook 51Installing RAM in the Upper RAM Slot1Shut down your computer, remove the battery from the expansion bay, and disconnect t

52 Chapter 23 Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys) until the top portion of

Features of Your PowerBook 535 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad.6 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to dischar

54 Chapter 29 Locate the empty RAM expansion slot.10 Hold the RAM expansion card at a 30-degree angle. Line up the notch in the card with the small t

Features of Your PowerBook 5511 Gently push the RAM expansion card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place.12 Insert the i

56 Chapter 214 Flip the keyboard back on top of the opening in your PowerBook and insert the small tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the openin

Features of Your PowerBook 57Checking to See if Your Computer Recognizes the New MemoryAfter installing additional memory in your PowerBook, you can c

58 Chapter 2Replacing RAM in the Lower RAM SlotTo replace a RAM module in the lower RAM slot located under the processor module, follow these steps:

Features of Your PowerBook 597 Reinsert the processor module. (Make sure the tabs on the side of the module line up with the slots on the logic board.

6 ContentsGeneral Safety Instructions 71Ergonomics 72Communications Regulation Information 75Laser Information 80High-Risk Activities Warn

60 Chapter 2Removable Hard DiskWhen the computer is shut down, the internal hard disk can be removed for security or maintenance.To remove the inter

Features of Your PowerBook 614 Use the pull tab to gently remove the hard disk from the computer.5 Replace the processor module, internal heat shield,

62 Chapter 2PowerBook SpecificationsThis section provides basic product specifications. For additional information, choose Apple System Profiler from t

Features of Your PowerBook 63External Video Modes Supportedm External monitor in extended desktop mode:m Up to millions of colors in the following res

65CHAPTER33 TroubleshootingOccasionally you may have problems while working with your PowerBook. Most often they are the result of not having your sof

66 Chapter 3Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t movem Press the Command (x) and peri

Troubleshooting 67If the computer won’t turn on or start upm Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power out

69APPENDIXCleaning, Storage, Safety, and Ergonomic InformationCleaning Your PowerBookFollow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your comp

7CHAPTER11Getting StartedYour PowerBook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used a Po

70 AppendixSafety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapterm Always leave space around your power adapter. Do n

Cleaning, Storage, Safety, and Ergonomic Information 71General Safety InstructionsFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the fo

72 AppendixErgonomicsKeyboard and TrackpadWhen you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should

Cleaning, Storage, Safety, and Ergonomic Information 73External MouseIf you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as your key

Communications Regulation Information 75Communications Regulation InformationFCC Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC

76 Communications Regulation InformationVCCI Class B StatementNotify Your Telephone CompanySome telephone companies require that you notify the local

Communications Regulation Information 77Information You Need in Canada The Industry Canada (IC) label identifies certified equipment. This certification

78 Communications Regulation InformationPour sa propre protection, I’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre du secteur, des li

Communications Regulation Information 79For calls that are automatically generated, a total of three call attempts are allowed to a telephone number,

8 Chapter 1Plugging In the ComputerPlugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s battery. You should plug in the power adapter in case the b

80 Laser InformationLaser InformationDo not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to

Getting Started 9Opening the Display1 Push the display release button.2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle.®