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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 and 800 ports for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital
videocameras and external hard drives. See page 34.
• A PC Card/CardBus slot. See page 36.
• Bluetooth wireless connectivity, AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability,
Ethernet networking capability, and a 56K modem for networking and
communications. See page 37.
• Audio line in and headphone ports for connecting headphones, speakers,
microphones, and other audio equipment. See page 40.
• DVI video output with included DVI-to-VGA adapter 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 41.
• 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 50.
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