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Chapter 1
Where to Go From Here
You’ve done everything you need to get your PowerBook up and running. The first time that
you turn your computer on, the Macintosh Setup Assistant takes you through the process of
configuring your computer and setting up for the Internet.
If you would like additional information, see the following:
Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance
To get the longest running time from your PowerBook battery, let the battery run down and
then fully charge it one time. Follow these steps:
1
Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the battery
indicator lights and the onscreen meter (see page 50) indicate that the battery is fully
charged.
2
Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook until you see the first low
battery warning.
3
Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again.
To learn about...
See...
Shutting down your computer or putting it to
sleep
“What to Do When You Are Finished Working”
on page 13.
What you can do with the hardware and
software features of your PowerBook
Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your Computer.”
The additional information available in the
onscreen help
“Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh
Questions” on page 36.
Using a specific feature of your PowerBook Chapter 3, “Using Your Computer.”
Installing memory, installing an AirPort Card,
or removing the hard disk
Chapter 4, “Working Inside Your Computer.”
What to do if you have a problem with your
PowerBook
Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting.”
Important
You only have to fully discharge and then charge your battery once to calibrate
it. After that, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at any
charge level.