Using your computer, Chapter 3 – Apple PowerBook G4 (17-inch, 1.67 GHz) User Manual

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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 and 800 ports for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital

videocameras and external hard drives. See page 36.

 A PC Card/CardBus slot. See page 38.
 Bluetooth wireless connectivity, AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability,

Ethernet networking capability, and a 56K modem for networking and
communications. See page 39.

 Audio line in/optical digital audio in port and headphone/optical digital audio out

port for connecting headphones, speakers, microphones, and digital audio
equipment. See page 44.

 DVI video output with the included DVI-to-VGA adapter, which lets 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 the built-in
S-video support to display content on your television. See page 45.

 Sudden Motion Sensor technology that helps protect the internal hard disk if the

PowerBook is dropped or experiences significant vibration. See page 45.

 A SuperDrive that allows you to play and create CDs and DVDs. See page 48.
 Security slot so that you can make sure your PowerBook stays where it should.

See “Security Slot” on page 55.

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