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3 Using Your Computer
Your PowerBook has many built-in features and
connection capabilities that you can customize and
expand to fit your needs.
These include the following:
 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment such as
printers, scanners, and other devices to your PowerBook. See page 34.
 FireWire 400 port for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital
videocameras and external hard drives. See page 36.
 Bluetooth
wireless connectivity, AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability,
Ethernet networking capability, and a 56K modem for networking and
communications. See page 38.
 Audio line in and headphone (audio line out) ports for connecting headphones,
speakers, microphones, and other audio equipment. See page 42.
 Mini-DVI port with included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter and Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter,
which let you use your PowerBook with an external monitor or digital flat-panel
display, including support for video-mirroring and extended desktop (dual-display)
modes. Use a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) for composite or S-video
support to connect a television, VCR, or other video device. See page 43.
 Sudden Motion Sensor technology that helps protect the internal hard disk if the
PowerBook is dropped or experiences significant vibration. See page 45.
 Optical drive that allows you to play CDs and DVDs and burn CDs. If you have a
SuperDrive, you can burn DVDs as well. See page 46.
 Security slot so that you can make sure your PowerBook stays where it should. See
“Security Slot” on page 52.
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