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Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 1.5 GHz) User Manual

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

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For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your Computer,” on page 33.

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Power adapter port

Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your PowerBook battery.

W

Internal modem port

Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem.

G

Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)

Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer
files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. You don’t need an
Ethernet crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices.

H

FireWire port (400)

Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices. For
more information, see page 36.

d

Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports

Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as printers, external storage devices, digital
cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks.

Mini-DVI (external monitor) port
Using the included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter, connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display
or other display that has a DVI connector. Connect to an external monitor or projection device that
uses a VGA connector with the included Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter. You can also use a Mini-DVI to
Video Adapter (sold separately) for composite and S-video support to connect to a television, VCR, or
another video device.

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Audio line in port
Connect your PowerBook to a line-level microphone or other audio equipment.

f

Headphone (audio line out) port
Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices.

Security slot
Protect your PowerBook from theft by connecting a security cable.

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