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3 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 32.
• FireWire 400 port for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital
videocameras and external hard drives. See page 34.
• Bluetooth
wireless connectivity, AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability,
Ethernet networking capability, and a 56K modem for networking and
communications. See page 36.
• Audio line in and headphone (audio line out) ports for connecting headphones,
speakers, microphones, and other audio equipment. See page 39.
• Mini-DVI port with included Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter and Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter,
which let 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 a Mini-DVI to Video Adapter (sold separately) for composite or S-video
support to connect a television, VCR, or other video device. See page 40.
• Optical drive that allows you to play CDs and DVDs and burn CDs. If you have a
SuperDrive, you can burn DVDs as well. See page 43.
• Security slot so that you can make sure your PowerBook stays where it should. See
“Security Slot” on page 49.
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