Apple PowerBook G4 (12-inch, 1.5 GHz) User Manual Page 1

PowerBook G4 12-inch User’s Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your PowerBook G4 computer LL3093.book Page 1 Fr

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting UpYour PowerBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Step 1: Plug In

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101This modem must be properly secured in order for you to use it. Telecommunications network voltages exist inside the computer and the telecomm

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103IndexIndexAAC cord 23AC plug 10, 23adjusting your display 22AirPort Extremeantenna window 7base station 40Card 40connection 80problems

104 Index wirelessly 40conserving battery power 94controlsbrightness 7volume 7Ddefault resolution 22DHCP 80configuration 85dial-upconnection 8

Index 105 DSL 77monitoringa printer 27mouse 25multiple USB devices 35NNetwork Connections 92networkingtwo computers 36, 37wireless 40Network Se

106 Index testing your Internet configuration 82trackpad 7, 15, 24tips 24transferringfiles or documents 30information 36, 37trouble ejecting a di

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Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 You can write information from your ISP or network administrator on these pages, then enter it in Setup Assistant.To s

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12 Chapter 1 Getting Started The information below is optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it. DNS servers Domain name Pro

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Note: If you’ve used the Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to use Setup As

14 Chapter 1 Getting Started To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network:m Connect the cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in t

Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 You should hear a startup tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up. 2 Use y

16 Chapter 1 Getting Started  To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the trackpad button.For tips on using the trackpad, see

Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Â Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep in the dialog that appears. To wake the computer:Â If the display is clos

18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Calibrating Your BatteryTo get the longest running time from your PowerBook battery, complete the following steps some

Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 What If I Have More Questions?Mac OS HelpMost of the information about using your Macintosh is available right on your

K Apple Computer, Inc.© 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, w

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2 212 The BasicsThis chapter introduces important basics about your PowerBook that you’ll want to know. Getting to Know Your New PowerBookBecause

22 Chapter 2 The Basics Adjusting Your DisplayOnce you begin working with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that the scree

Chapter 2 The Basics 23 Using Your Power AdapterPlugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer and recharges the computer’s batter

24 Chapter 2 The Basics Using the TrackpadThe trackpad’s responsiveness for moving the pointer is based on how quickly you move your finger. To mov

Chapter 2 The Basics 25 Using the KeyboardYour PowerBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Keys used for th

26 Chapter 2 The Basics Learning About Mac OS XYour computer comes with Mac OS X, which includes an elegant user interface, advanced graphics capab

Chapter 2 The Basics 27 Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following:Â Appearance: Select this preference pane to change the colors

28 Chapter 2 The Basics After connecting and setting up your printer, use the Print & Fax pane of System Preferences to select your printer for

Chapter 2 The Basics 29 Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesIf you’d like to listen to music while you work, insert a music CD in your optical dr

3 1 Contents Chapter 1 5 Getting Started6 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 8 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 10 Setting Up 16 How Do I T

30 Chapter 2 The Basics Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceIf you have an iPod, iSight camera, digital camera, videocamera, scanner

Chapter 2 The Basics 31 Â You can also connect to another Mac using a FireWire cable. Your PowerBook appears as a disk drive on the other computer

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3 333 Using Your ComputerYour PowerBook has many built-in features and connection capabilities that you can customize and expand to fit your need

34 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus (USB)Your PowerBook comes with two USB 2.0 ports (d), also referred to as Hi-Speed USB, which

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeYou can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to your comp

36 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer FireWireYour computer has one FireWire 400 port (H). With FireWire, you can easily connect and disconnect external

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 37 FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire devices, such as certain external hard disks, can conveniently get powe

38 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using Bluetooth DevicesYour PowerBook can connect to devices that use Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as cell

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 39 Setting Up Bluetooth ConnectionsBluetooth enabled devices, such as computers, mobile phones, and handheld devices

4 Contents 42 Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices 43 External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 45 Sudden Motion Sensor 46 Using You

40 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessAirPort Extreme offers an easy and affordable way to provid

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 41 Additional information on AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express is available in AirPort Help. You can also find infor

42 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using Your ModemYour Macintosh comes with an Apple 56K internal modem (V.92 compliant) installed. To connect the i

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 43 External Video Support (DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video)Your computer has a video (mini-DVI) port and adapters th

44 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer If you want sound to come from the external display, such as a projector or TV, you need to connect an audio cable

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 45 To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed:1 Connect a USB keyboard and mou

46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using Your Optical DriveYou can install or use software from CDs or DVDs using your optical drive. You can play mu

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 47 Ejecting a DiscTo eject a disc, do one of the following: Drag the disc icon to the Trash. Press and hold the Med

48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer To record music from your iTunes library:1 Click the iTunes icon in the Dock.2 Select the playlist you want to rec

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 49 Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your computer draws power from its battery. Depending on

1 5 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety inf

50 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo remove the battery:m Shut down your PowerBook. Turn it over and locate the ba

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 51 Charging a BatteryWhen the power adapter that came with your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether

52 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer To further save battery power, select the following options in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences:Â Set y

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 53 For More Information on Security OptionsAdditional information on the software security features of your PowerBook

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4 554 Adding Memory to Your ComputerThis chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory in your PowerBook. Instal

56 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer To install additional memory:1 Shut down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and a

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer 57 3 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body.4 Remove

58 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer 6 Press down on the memory card to lock it in place. If the memory card does not latch, do not force th

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your Computer 59 8 Replace the battery. Place the left side of the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press th

6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your PowerBook®Built-in speaker® Power buttonAirPort Extremeantenna windowAirPort Extremeantenna

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5 615 TroubleshootingIf you have a problem working with your PowerBook, check here first for solutions and advice. When you experience a problem,

62 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  If you are unable to force the application to quit, press and hold the Power button (®) for a few seconds to shut do

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 63 Â If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with

64 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s access point. Nearby electronic device

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 65 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your ComputerUse the software install discs that came with your computer to r

66 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 Follow the onscreen instructions.6 After selecting the destination disk for installation, continue following the ons

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 67 Installing Xcode ToolsTo install just the Xcode Tools, which are intended for software developers to use, follow these

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69AAppendixA SpecificationsYou can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your PowerBook, such as the amount of built-in mem

Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 For additional information about AirPort Extreme or your optical drive, see Chapter 3, “Using Your Computer,” on pa

70 Appendix A Specifications Battery Output: DC 10.8 V Capacity: 50 WHrAdditional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com/pow

71BAppendixB Care, Use, and Safety InformationRead this important PowerBook safety and maintenance information.Cleaning Your PowerBookFollow the

72 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power AdapterAlways leave

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 73 General Safety InstructionsFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the followin

74 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information BatteryConnectors and PortsNever force a connector into a port. If the connector and port don’t joi

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 75 ErgonomicsHere are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.Keyboard and TrackpadWhen yo

76 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information External MouseIf you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard

77CAppendixC Connecting to the InternetYou can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in rea

78 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Gather the connection information you need from your ISP or network administrator. See the next section, “

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 79 Gathering the Information You NeedYou can write the information you get from your Internet service provide

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Features of Your PowerBook®Security slotPoweradapter port¯G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)W Internal

80 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following: Service provider Account name Pass

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 81 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal

82 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your Internet configuration:1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder).2

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 83 To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port:1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences fr

84 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Manual ConfigurationHave your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 85 DHCP ConfigurationAfter you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your netwo

86 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet PPPoE ConfigurationSome DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If you use a DSL

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 87 5 Type the domain name server (DNS) addresses in the DNS Servers field.6 Click Apply Now.Once you configur

88 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network:m Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 89 To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection:1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your Computer,” on page 33.¯ Power adapter p

90 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 7 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP. If you chose Manually, type th

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 91 Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsIf you can’t connect to the I

92 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Network ConnectionsIf you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure t

93DAppendixD Top Ten QuestionsDo you have a question? Here are the top ten questions commonly asked by new PowerBook users. My Internet connecti

94 Appendix D Top Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work?Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain task

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 95 I hear a fan coming on and my PowerBook seems to get quite warm. Is that OK?As your PowerBook operates, it’s design

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97Communications Regulation InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fo

98 Laser InformationDo not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. T

99Telephone Line ProblemsIf your telephone doesn’t work, there may be a problem with your telephone line. Disconnect the modem to see if the prob