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3 Using Your PowerBook
Your PowerBook has many built-in features and connection
capabilities.
These include the following:
 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment such as
printers, scanners, and other devices. See “Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices”
on page 34.
 FireWire 400 and 800 ports for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital
videocameras and external hard drives. See “Connecting With FireWire” on page 36.
 A PC Card/CardBus slot. See “Using PC Cards” on page 38.
 Bluetooth wireless connectivity, AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability,
Ethernet networking capability, and a 56K modem for networking and
communications. See “Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology” on page 40,
“Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking” on page 39, and “Connecting
With Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)” on page 43.
 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 “Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices” on page 47.
 DVI video output with included DVI-to-VGA adapter for using 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 “Using External Video Support
(DVI, VGA, and S-Video)” on page 44.
 Sudden Motion Sensor technology that helps protect the internal hard disk if the
PowerBook is dropped or experiences severe vibration. See “Understanding Sudden
Motion Sensor” on page 51.
 A SuperDrive for playing and burning CDs and DVDs. See “Using Your SuperDrive” on
page 47.
 Security slot so that you can make sure your PowerBook stays where it should.
See “Securing Your PowerBook” on page 55.
