Apple PowerBook User Manual

Getting Started With Your PowerBookIncludes setup information for Macintosh PowerBook G3 Series computers

10Adjusting the Internal DisplayBefore you begin working with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that items on the screen are

11What’s Next?Your PowerBook is now ready for use. In the next few pages you will findm How to access information on the Internetm An overview showing

12Basic Features of Your Macintosh PowerBookBattery bayrelease lever— Mute controlNum Lock keyNum Lockindicator lightKeyboardrelease tabBuilt-in sp

13Sleep indicatorBlinking green light indicates when the PowerBook is in sleep.®Power button Tu r ns your PowerBook on and off.MicrophoneRecord sounds

14Additional Features of Your Macintosh PowerBookW--√√¯GGggÆÆ™™PC Card slotBatterywith LEDstatus lightsPC Cardeject buttonResetbuttonW Internal

15™External video portConnect to any external monitor or projection device with a VGA-style connector or to any older Macintosh monitor using the incl

16Learning How to Do More With Your PowerBookAbout Your PowerBookLook here for details about your computer. Find out how to use features, connect equi

17Apple Support Web Site www.apple.com/supportNeed extra help? Visit here for product support, software updates, and technical information.Apple Power

18Using the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive to Install or Run ProgramsAll the necessary software to use your computer and connect to the Internet is already i

193 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 an

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, w

20What to Do When You Are Finished WorkingWhen you have finished working with your PowerBook, you have two options.Put Your PowerBook to SleepIf you ar

21Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapterm Always leave space around your power adapter. Do not use th

22General Safety InstructionsFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Disconnect the power plug (by pull

23Cleaning the Computer CaseTo clean the case, do the following:1 Disconnect the power plug and remove the main battery. (Pull the plug, not the cord

25Communications Regulation InformationFCC Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fo

26VCCI Class B StatementNotify Your Telephone CompanySome telephone companies require that you notify the local business office when you hook up a mode

27Information You Need in Canada The Industry Canada (IC) label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain

28Pour sa propre protection, I’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre du secteur, des lignes téléphoniques et les canalisation

29For calls that are automatically generated, a total of three call attempts are allowed to a telephone number, with a minimum period between calls of

3ContentsPlugging in the Computer 6Opening the Display 7Tu rning the Computer On 8Moving Items on the Screen 9Adjusting the Internal Displ

30Laser InformationDo not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use

51Getting Started With Your PowerBookYour Macintosh PowerBook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If yo

6Plugging in the ComputerPlugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s battery. You should plug in the power adapter in case the battery has

7Opening the Display1 Push the display release button.2Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle.®

8Turning the Computer OnTo turn on the computer, press the Power button (®) above the keyboard.You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer.

9Moving Items on the ScreenYou use your PowerBook trackpad to move items and select items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop comput