Page 3 - Getting Started 1; Contents
iii Communications regulation information vi 1 Getting Started 1 Plugging in the computer 1 Opening the display 3 Turning on the computer 4 Problems turning on your computer? 5 What’s next? 7 Learning the basics 8 Reviewing the basics 10 Turning the computer off 11 Putting the computer to sleep 12 A...
Page 6 - Communications regulation information; FCC statement
vi C o m m u n i c a t i o n s R e g u l a t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n Communications regulation information FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devicein accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules. See instructions ...
Page 9 - Plugging in the computer; WARNING; Use only the power adapter that came with your PowerBook.; Getting Started; Follow the instructions in this
The illustration on the facing page provides an overview of your PowerBookcomputer. To set up your PowerBook for the first time, you need the poweradapter and the power cord that came with your computer. When setting up your computer, place your computer on a sturdy, flat surfacenear a grounded elec...
Page 10 - When you are ready to begin:; hole grounded outlet or power strip.; This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. Your
When you are ready to begin: 1 Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into a three- hole grounded outlet or power strip. 2 Plug the power adapter cable into the power adapter port (marked with the icon ¯ ) on the back panel of the computer. You can wind extra cable a...
Page 11 - Opening the display; Slide the latch to the right and lift up the display.
Opening the display 1 Slide the latch to the right and lift up the display. 2 Position the display at a comfortable viewing angle. You can adjust the angle of the display at any time by tilting it towards oraway from you. 3 G e t t i n g S t a r t e d
Page 12 - Turning on the computer; To turn on the computer for the first time:; Press the Power On key above the keyboard.
Turning on the computer To turn on the computer for the first time: m Press the Power On key above the keyboard. You should hear a tone when you tur n on the computer. It takes the computera moment to start up. When you see something like this on your screen, the computer is ready to use: Note: Your...
Page 13 - Problems turning on your computer?; The computer made a sound, but you can’t see anything on the screen.
Problems turning on your computer? m The computer made a sound, but you can’t see anything on the screen. Adjust the brightness control buttons until an image appears and the screenis easy to read. m Nothing happened when you pressed the Power On key. Make sure the power adapter is firmly connected ...
Page 15 - If you need to tur n off your computer at any point, read the
What’s next? You’ve now finished setting up your PowerBook. Continue with one of thefollowing steps: m If you are new to the Macintosh, tur n to the next section, “Lear ning theBasics.” m If you are an experienced Macintosh user, tur n to Chapter 2, “GettingHelp,” to learn about Macintosh Guide, you...
Page 16 - Learning the basics; Roll the trackball to move the arrow pointer (
Learning the basics If you are new to the Macintosh, you should begin by looking at the easy-to-use program called the Macintosh Tutorial. The tutorial teaches you the basicskills you’ll need to use your computer. To start the tutorial, follow thesesteps: 1 Roll the trackball to move the arrow point...
Page 18 - Reviewing the basics; Icons are small pictures
Reviewing the basics The following illustration summarizes many of the basic skills and terms youlearned from the tutorial. 10 C h a p t e r 1 To throw away an item you no longer want, drag it to theTrash and choose EmptyTrash from the Special menu. This icon represents yourcomputer’s internal hard ...
Page 19 - Turning the computer off; are highlighted, then release the button.
Turning the computer off To turn the computer off, you choose Shut Down from the Special menu.Detailed instructions follow. 1 If the computer is in sleep, press any key on the keyboard (except Caps Lock) to wake it. For information on the sleep feature of your PowerBook, see “Putting theComputer to ...
Page 20 - Putting the computer to sleep; To put the computer to sleep:; Automatic sleep
Putting the computer to sleep Sleep is a power conservation feature of PowerBook computers, reducing theamount of power the computer draws when it’s not being used. When thePowerBook is in sleep, it has a darkened screen and appears to be off. If youhave a PowerBook Duo 280c, a green light flashes o...
Page 21 - Restarting a computer that’s already on; To restart your computer:; Choose Restart from the Special menu.
Restarting a computer that’s already on You need to restart your computer—tur n it off and back on again—when youwant to make certain changes to settings, use a newly installed systemsoftware file, or start up the computer using a different disk. You also need to restart if you see a “system er ror”...
Page 22 - Where to find answers; User’s Guide
14 C h a p t e r 1 Where to find answers When you have questions about using your PowerBook, there are severalplaces you can look for answers: In this book Use this book to set up and learn about your computer. In the Guide menu The Guide menu (marked with the h symbol) is your main source of inform...
Page 23 - Getting Help; Use the instructions in this
The Guide menu is your main source of information when you’re workingwith your computer. The menu is identified by a question mark ( h ) in the upper-right corner of the screen. 15 2 Getting Help Use the instructions in this chapter to learn about the help available to you in the Guide menu.
Page 24 - Getting answers to your questions; Finder to make it the active application program.; The Macintosh Guide window appears.
Getting answers to your questions When you have a question while working with your computer, you can get theanswer by choosing Macintosh Guide from the Guide menu. 1 Pull down the Application menu (in the upper-right corner of the screen) and choose Finder to make it the active application program. ...
Page 25 - Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information:; Topics; is like the index in a book.; Look For; In the following sections you will practice using each method.; Getting answers with the Topics button; In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Topics button.
3 Notice the three buttons at the top of the window: Topics, Index, and Look For. Macintosh Guide gives you three ways of finding information: m Topics lets you choose from a list of general subjects; it is like the table of contents in a book. m Index lets you choose from an alphabetical list of mo...
Page 26 - Click “Setting Options” in the list of topics.; A small window appears with instructions for you to follow.; Read and follow the instructions in this window.; Now continue with the next section.
2 Click “Setting Options” in the list of topics. When you click any topic area, a list of related questions appears on the rightside of the Macintosh Guide window. 3 Click the question “How do I set the time and date?” and then click OK. Or double-click the question. A small window appears with inst...
Page 27 - Getting answers with the Index button; In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button.
Getting answers with the Index button 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Index button. An alphabetical list of subjects appears on the left side of the window. 2 Scroll through the alphabetical list until the phrase “background pattern” is visible. You can scroll through the list either by d...
Page 28 - Read and follow the instructions in the window.
4 Click the question “How do I change the background pattern?” and then click OK. Or double-click the question. A small window appears with instructions for you to follow. 5 Read and follow the instructions in the window. Macintosh Guide provides step-by-step instructions to answer the questionyou s...
Page 29 - Getting answers with the Look For button; In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button.
Getting answers with the Look For button 1 In the Macintosh Guide window, click the Look For button. A small box appears on the left side of the window, where you can type text. 2 Click the arrow button to activate the text box. 3 Type “sound” in the text box and then click Search. When you click Se...
Page 31 - Tips for using Macintosh Guide; Here are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively:
Tips for using Macintosh Guide Here are a few tips for using Macintosh Guide effectively: m Macintosh Guide is available only when you are in the Finder—thedesktop area where you can see the icons of disks, folders, and files.(Other programs may also have help available in the Guide menu,however.) I...
Page 32 - Identifying objects on the screen; Follow these steps to use Balloon Help:; Pull down the Guide menu (marked with the
Identifying objects on the screen Sometimes you’ll see an unfamiliar item on the screen and ask yourself,“What’s that?” You can get an answer by using a Macintosh feature known asBalloon Help. Balloon Help explains the function of icons, menus, commands, and otheritems on the Macintosh screen in bal...
Page 33 - Learning useful shortcuts; Follow these steps to lear n keyboard and mouse shortcuts:; The main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears.
Learning useful shortcuts You can perform many tasks in the Finder more quickly if you use keyboardor mouse shortcuts. For example, instead of clicking an icon and choosingOpen from the File menu, you can simply double-click the icon to open it. Follow these steps to lear n keyboard and mouse shortc...
Page 34 - Click one of the category buttons.; Another window appears, describing shortcuts for that category.; Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected.
2 Click one of the category buttons. Another window appears, describing shortcuts for that category. 3 Read about the shortcuts available for the category you selected. Click the right ar row in the lower-right cor ner of the window to display thenext window (if there is one). 4 When you finish read...
Page 35 - Connecting Additional Equipment
27 Read this chapter for information on expanding your computer system with additional hardware. The illustration below shows where equipment can be connected to yourcomputer. Refer to the manuals that came with your equipment forinstructions on connecting it. Docking connection ¯ Power adapter port...
Page 36 - The PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock II
In addition to connecting certain equipment directly to your PowerBook, youcan also expand your system with the following accessories: m the PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock II m the PowerBook Duo MiniDock m the PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter A brief overview of these accessories is in this chapter. Fo...
Page 38 - The PowerBook Duo MiniDock
The PowerBook Duo MiniDock The PowerBook Duo MiniDock allows you to connect a wide variety ofdevices to the PowerBook. Like the Duo Dock, the minidock with peripheraldevices connected to it is not a computer—you need a PowerBook 200 Seriescomputer to make the system work. The minidock attaches to th...
Page 39 - ) on your PowerBook can accept either a
The PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter The PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter allows you to connect an exter nal 1.4MB floppy disk drive (HDI-20) and up to three Apple Desktop Bus (ADB)devices—such as a keyboard or mouse—to your computer. Connecting a printer The printer/modem port ( ´ ) on your PowerBook can a...
Page 40 - Connecting a modem; Make sure the computer is in sleep or shut down.
Connecting a modem Apple offers optional, low-power, inter nal fax/data modems for yourPowerBook. See the modem manual for information about your modem. You can also connect an exter nal modem to any of the following: m the printer/modem port on the PowerBook m the modem port on a Duo MiniDock m the...
Page 41 - The external modem is ready to use.
7 Choose Control Panels from the Apple ( K ) menu and open the Express Modem control panel. 8 Choose Express Modem Settings from the pop-up menu. 9 Click Use External Modem to activate the external modem. Leave Use External Modem selected even when you use your inter nalmodem. 10 Close the control p...
Page 42 - Connecting SCSI devices; When connecting SCSI equipment, always tur n off power to
Connecting SCSI devices A SCSI device is any product—including hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives,scanners, and printers—that connects with your computer by means of astandard electronic interface called Small Computer System Interface (SCSI). You can attach up to 6 SCSI devices to your computer by lin...
Page 43 - Using your PowerBook as a SCSI disk; The PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock II do not support SCSI disk mode.; Follow the steps for connecting and disconnecting SCSI
35 C o n n e c t i n g A d d i t i o n a l E q u i p m e n t Where to add cable terminators when connecting two or more SCSI devices: Using your PowerBook as a SCSI disk If you have a PowerBook Duo MiniDock, you can purchase a cable called the Apple HDI-30 SCSI Disk Adapter, which lets you connect y...
Page 44 - Connecting your computer as a SCSI disk
Connecting your computer as a SCSI disk Before making any connections, you need to assign a unique SCSI ID numberto the PowerBook. (The unique ID number allows the computer tocommunicate with several connected devices.) 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple ( K ) menu of your PowerBook computer. 2 ...
Page 45 - If you do not see the SCSI icon, and the computer starts; Always shut down the PowerBook before connecting or
Remove the terminator from the last device before connecting thePowerBook. (If the last device has an inter nal terminator, disconnect thedevice and connect the PowerBook to the end of the SCSI chain. An Apple-authorized service provider can remove the terminator.) 10 Turn on the PowerBook by pressi...
Page 46 - Always disconnect your PowerBook from the adapter cable
Simplifying the connection process If you regularly plan to use your PowerBook as a SCSI disk with the samecomputer, you can leave the SCSI disk adapter cable attached to the othercomputer or its SCSI chain. When you want to use your PowerBook as aSCSI disk, simply shut down all devices and connect ...
Page 47 - Quitting SCSI disk mode; Do not leave the adapter cable attached to the PowerBook. If you
Quitting SCSI disk mode 1 Shut down the computer your PowerBook is connected to. 2 Turn the PowerBook off by holding down the Command ( x ) key and the Power On ( P ) key at the same time. 3 Turn off any other SCSI devices in the chain. 4 Disconnect the PowerBook from the adapter cable. If you regul...
Page 48 - You can purchase memory upgrades from Apple-authorized dealers.; To avoid damage to your PowerBook, Apple recommends that
Connecting other devices For instructions on connecting a device not discussed in this chapter—forexample, an external input device or networking hardware—refer to themanuals that came with the device. Adding memory to your computer Your PowerBook computer comes with at least 4 MB of RAM. By addingm...
Page 49 - Installing application programs; Installing and Using Application Programs; Read this chapter for information on
Installing application programs Your computer comes with several application programs already on the harddisk. You’ll find these programs in either the Applications folder or the AppleExtras folder on your hard disk. A program called Software Highlights gives you easy access to the programsin the Ap...
Page 50 - Working with several programs at a time; Finding out which programs are open
Working with several programs at a time You can open as many application programs and desk accessories as yourcomputer’s memory allows. All open programs are listed in the Application menu at the right end of themenu bar. The name of the active program (the one you’re using right now)has a checkmark...
Page 51 - Hiding and showing windows on the desktop; Backing up your files
Hiding and showing windows on the desktop You can hide all windows except those of the active program by choosingHide Others from the Application menu. The other programs remain open even though their windows are hidden.When you switch to another program, its windows become visible again. If you wan...
Page 53 - Power sources; Main battery; Your computer’s main power source is a nickel-metal-hydride; AC power; You can run your computer from a grounded electrical outlet by; Responding to low-power messages; Power Management; Read this chapter for information
Power sources Your computer can draw its operating power from two different sources. m Main battery Your computer’s main power source is a nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) battery. The battery provides power for about 2–7 hours of worktime (depending on the PowerBook model and type of battery you haveand...
Page 54 - What you should do; When you see a low-power message, you should do one of the following:; Plug in the power adapter,; What you should know; Recharge a depleted battery as soon as possible. Leaving a
What you should do When you see a low-power message, you should do one of the following: m Plug in the power adapter, or m Save your work and put the computer to sleep. What you should know The first low-power message is a reminder that the battery will soon run out.When this message appears, the sc...
Page 55 - Recharging the battery; There are two ways to recharge a battery:; Recharging in the computer; Plug in the power adapter as shown.; Use only the power adapter that came with your computer.
Recharging the battery There are two ways to recharge a battery: m Plug in the power adapter to recharge the battery without removing it fromthe computer. m Remove the battery and recharge it in the (optional) recharger. Recharge a battery shortly before you plan to use it. The battery does notretai...
Page 56 - Recharging in a recharger; To recharge a battery, follow these steps:; Place the recharger on a level surface.; Use only the power adapter that came with your computer
Recharging in a recharger You can purchase a battery recharger and additional batteries from yourApple-authorized dealer. If you have a recharger and an extra battery, you cancharge one battery while you use another, so you always have a fully chargedbattery on hand. The recharger can accommodate tw...
Page 58 - Recharging in both the computer and a recharger; Removing or replacing the battery; To remove or replace the main battery, follow these steps:
Recharging in both the computer and a recharger You can use a single power adapter to run the PowerBook and the batteryrecharger at the same time. If the PowerBook is on and contains a battery that is not fully charged, thecomputer charges the internal battery first. The exter nal battery does notbe...
Page 60 - Disposing of dead batteries; Nickel-metal-hydride batteries contain metals that can be; Replacing the backup battery
Disposing of dead batteries IMPORTANT Nickel-metal-hydride batteries contain metals that can be reclaimed and reused. Instead of throwing away dead batteries, please disposeof them as described here. In the United States: Return dead batteries to your Apple-authorized serviceprovider, who will make ...
Page 61 - Reconditioning the battery; It takes 2 hours to run the Battery Reconditioning program and; Make sure your PowerBook is connected to a power source.
Reconditioning the battery To maximize battery life, you should recondition the battery once every 30 days, using the Battery Reconditioning program, which is on the systemsoftware disk labeled Disk Tools. You may want to keep a copy of the BatteryReconditioning program on your hard disk so it is mo...
Page 62 - Read the message on the screen and click OK.; The following appears:
4 Read the message on the screen and click OK. The following appears: 5 Click Recondition if it has been more than 30 days since the last time you reconditioned the battery. If 30 days have not passed since the last time you reconditioned, the followingappears on the screen: Click Quit to exit the B...
Page 63 - Maximizing work time
6 Click OK. While the reconditioning cycle is taking place, the following icon appears onthe screen: You can quit the Battery Reconditioning program at any time by pressing theperiod key and the x (Command) key at the same time. Also, if you unplug your PowerBook during reconditioning, the reconditi...
Page 65 - Health-related information about computer use; Refer to this appendix for important
Health-related information about computer use Muscle soreness, eye fatigue, and other discomforts and injuries sometimesassociated with using computers can occur from performing any number ofactivities. In fact, misuse of the same muscles during multiple activities cancreate a problem that might not...
Page 66 - Musculoskeletal discomfort
Musculoskeletal discomfort As with any activity that involves sitting for long periods of time, using acomputer can make your muscles sore and stiff. To minimize these effects, setup your work environment carefully, using the guidelines that follow, and takefrequent breaks to rest tired muscles. To ...
Page 67 - Eye fatigue; To prevent discomfort and eye fatigue:; Arranging your work area and equipment; Chair
Eye fatigue Eye fatigue can occur whenever the eyes are focused on a nearby object for along time. This problem occurs because the eye muscles must work harder toview an object that’s closer than about 20 feet (6 meters). Improper lightingcan hasten the development of eye fatigue. Although eye fatig...
Page 68 - Keyboard and trackball
Keyboard and trackball m When you use the keyboard and trackball, your shoulders should berelaxed. Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate rightangle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. m You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at theproper ang...
Page 69 - Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue.; Mouse; If you use an external monitor, this suggestion may be helpful.
m Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue. m If you prefer, you can adjust the angle of the keyboard by lowering the legsuntil they snap into position. The back of the keyboard is slightly elevated when the legs are in use.Otherwise, the keyboard is level. Mouse m If you use a mouse, position t...
Page 71 - Important care and safety instructions; Warning; Do not use the computer in or near water.
Important care and safety instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment, read and follow all theinstructions in this section. Keep these instructions available for reference byyou and others. Warning m Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of thisproduct, or simil...
Page 72 - Caution; Do not use the computer in wet or dusty environments.
Caution m If you have a problem with your computer and nothing in the computermanuals solves the problem, take the computer to your Apple-authorizeddealer or service provider. Attempting to repair the computer yourself mayvoid the limited war ranty. m Do not move the computer when you can hear its h...
Page 73 - Important; is; Caring for batteries; Always handle batteries carefully.
Important m Use the computer only in environments where the temperature range > is between 50°F/10°C and 10 4°F/40°C. m Do not expose the computer to very low (less than –13°F/–25°C) or veryhigh (more than 140°F/60°C) temperatures. m If the computer has been in a cold place for several hours, let...
Page 74 - Handling floppy disks
Handling floppy disks 125° F (52° C) 50° F (10° C) Keep disks dry. Do not use apencil or an eraser on a diskor disk label. Store disks attemperaturesbetween 50° Fand 125° F. Do not touch theexposed part of thedisk behind the metal shutter. Keep disks away from magnets. Avoid exposingdisks to extreme...
Page 75 - Traveling with the PowerBook; Do not check your computer as baggage. Car ry it with you.
67 H e a l t h , S a f e t y , a n d M a i n t e n a n c e T i p s Traveling with the PowerBook The safety instructions earlier in this appendix also apply when you aretraveling. In addition, note these precautions: m Do not transport your PowerBook while it is tur ned on. Put your computerto sleep ...
Page 76 - Storing the PowerBook; Save your work on a hard disk or floppy disks.; Service and support
Storing the PowerBook 1 Save your work on a hard disk or floppy disks. 2 Choose Shut Down from the Special menu. 3 Close the display. 4 Recharge the battery. Be sure your battery is fully charged if you are taking the computer placeswhere you cannot plug it in. 5 Store the computer in a cool, dry pl...
Page 79 - Index; If you can’t find what you’re looking for
A About this Macintosh (Apple menu) 40activating the Finder 16, 23active program 16, 42Apple-authorized service providers disposing of dead batteries 52, 65installing additional RAM 40repairing the computer 64replacing the backup battery 52 Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) port Duo Dock II 28, 29Duo MiniDock...
Page 80 - See safety instructions
batteries avoiding damage to 46backup battery 45, 50, 52care of 63, 64, 65damaged 51–52disposing of dead batteries 52, 65low-power messages 45–46low-power warning, in SCSI disk mode 38 maximizing work time 55recharging 1, 47–50reconditioning 53–55removing or replacing 50–51transporting 63, 67 batter...
Page 83 - See batteries
75 I n d e x K keyboard adjusting angle of 61care of 64correct posture for using 60–61shortcuts for using 25–26special keys 70 L liquid spills on the computer 64Look For button (Macintosh Guide window) 17, 21–22 low-power messages 45–46low-power warning, in SCSI disk mode 38 M Macintosh Guide comman...
Page 86 - See SCSI
Shortcuts command (Guide menu) 25Show All command (Application menu) 43 Show Balloons command (Guide menu) 24 showing windows on the desktop 43shrinking the Macintosh Guide window 23 Shut Down command (Special menu) 11, 37, 51, 68 shutting down the computer, troubleshooting 11, 37 size box 10sleep, ...
Page 88 - Infinite Loop
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