Apple G4 15 Laptop User Manual


 
Getting to Know Your Computer 19
FireWire port
Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras, printers, and external
storage devices.
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Ethernet port (10/100 Base-T)
Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer
and transfer files.
Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports
Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as printers, external storage
devices, modems, keyboards, and joysticks.
External monitor (VGA) port
Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA-style connector.
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TV out (S-video out) port
Connect your PowerBook to a television, VCR, or other video device. You can use TV out
for presentations or to play a DVD-Video on your television.
PowerBook reset button
Reset the computer with this button when you cannot shut it down using the Power
button.
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Internal modem port
Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem.
Infrared window
Use infrared (IR) communication to send files to another IR-equipped computer, print on
an IR-equipped printer, or connect to an IR network that uses the IrDA standard. You can
also use IR to synchronize with certain handheld personal assistants or use a cellular
telephone (where applicable) to connect to your Internet service provider.
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Headphone port
Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output device.
PC Card slot
Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook using this Type II PC Card slot that supports
both PCMCIA and CardBus formats.