Apple G4 User Manual

 Getting StartedWith Your PowerBook G4 Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for PowerBook G4 computers

10 Chapter 1 Adjusting the Internal Display Before you begin working with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that items on

Getting Started 11 Adjusting the Display Resolution You can increase the size of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution t

12 Chapter 1 Where to Go From Here You’ve done everything you need to get your PowerBook up and running. The first time that you turn your computer

Getting Started 13 What to Do When You Are Finished Working When you have finished working with your PowerBook, you have two options. Put Your Power

15 CHAPTER 2 2 Getting to Know Your Computer If you’re eager to get started and want to try out a few things on your PowerBook, this chapter is for

16 Chapter 2 Basic Features of Your PowerBook®Built-in speaker® Power buttonSecurity slotAirPort antennawindowBuilt-in speaker/microphoneSleep ind

Getting to Know Your Computer 17 ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook display using these keys on your Pow

18 Chapter 2 Additional Features of Your PowerBookG™ÆWPC Card slotPC Cardeject buttonAirPortantennawindowW Internal modem portHeadphoneportInfra

Getting to Know Your Computer 19 FireWire portConnect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras, printers, and external storage dev

K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part

20 Chapter 2 Inside Your PowerBookHard diskAirPort Card slotBottom caseBatterySerial number Ethernet ID®Keyboardflipped overPowerBook with the keybo

Getting to Know Your Computer 21 Memory slotsYour PowerBook comes with two memory slots, one above the other. The lower slot contains the memory mod

22 Chapter 2 Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search DetectiveSearch buttonAfter you type what you are looking for, click this button to start the search.S

Getting to Know Your Computer 23What You Can DoSherlock 2 is your search detective and personal shopper on the Internet. It provides an easy way to

24 Chapter 2 iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac UsersEmailGet your own Mac.com email address. It’s easy and free, and it works with your favorit

Getting to Know Your Computer 25What You Can DoiTools is a new class of Internet services from Apple created exclusively for Mac users. With iTools,

26 Chapter 2 Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide WebMacintoshProducts Guidewww.apple.com/guideFor great hardware and software products

Getting to Know Your Computer 27Apple Support www.apple.com/supportFind the latest troubleshooting information, download software updates, find inf

28 Chapter 2 QuickTime—Audio and Video on the InternetVolume controlPlay buttonFavorites drawerQuick access to all of your QuickTime TV channels. P

Getting to Know Your Computer 29What You Can DoIn addition to playing video and music files on your Mac, with QuickTime you can watch live and record

3 Contents 1 Getting Started 5 Plugging In the Computer 6Opening the Display 7Turning the Computer On 8Moving Items on the Screen 9A

30 Chapter 2 iMovie 2—Create and Edit Your Own Digital MoviesiMovie monitorPreview your movie or view video directly from a connected DV camcorder.

Getting to Know Your Computer 31What You Can DoiMovie is an easy-to-use digital video editing software application. With iMovie and a digital video

32 Chapter 2 Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting EdgeUpdate NowInstantly check Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updatesa

Getting to Know Your Computer 33What You Can DoAuto updating uses the Internet to download (and even install) the latest updates, drivers, and other

34 Chapter 2 Multiple Users—Turn One Mac Into ManyAccountsSet the appearance of the user’s environment.If you want to control the user’s access to

Getting to Know Your Computer 35What You Can DoWith Multiple Users, you can allow up to 40 users to share a single Mac with their own customized set

36 Chapter 2 Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh QuestionsSearchGot a question? Type it here and click Search.

37CHAPTER33 Using Your ComputerYour PowerBook has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can use to customize and expand your compute

38 Chapter 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB)Your PowerBook comes with two USB ports, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, includi

Using Your Computer 39Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeYour PowerBook has two USB ports. If you want to use more than one device on the sa

4 Contents AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking 43Ethernet (10/100Base-T) 44Infrared (IrDA) 45External Video Support (VGA and S-Video)

40 Chapter 3 FireWireYour computer has one FireWire port. FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as digita

Using Your Computer 41FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire devices, such as certain external hard disks, that get power from the FireWire conn

42 Chapter 3 PC CardsYou can expand your computer’s capabilities using the PC Card slot. Your PowerBook has one PC Card slot that accepts Type I and

Using Your Computer 43AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingYour PowerBook is AirPort-ready. AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide

44 Chapter 3 Ethernet (10/100Base-T)Your computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) twisted-pair Ethernet networking capability,

Using Your Computer 45Infrared (IrDA)Because your PowerBook is equipped with infrared (IR), you can exchange files and data without using wires. The

46 Chapter 3 External Video Support (VGA and S-Video)Your computer has a monitor port that allows you to directly connect a monitor with a VGA-style

Using Your Computer 47Connecting an External MonitorTo connect an external monitor to your computer:1 Shut down your computer or put it to sleep and

48 Chapter 3 Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceTo connect a device to the TV out port:1 Shut down your computer or put it to sleep

Using Your Computer 49Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your computer draws power from its battery. You can determine the ch

5 CHAPTER 1 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never u

50 Chapter 3 Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in SleepIf your battery runs low while you are working, you can put your PowerBook to sleep an

Using Your Computer 51Battery-Saving TipsThe amount of work time your PowerBook battery can provide before you need to recharge it depends on the eq

52 Chapter 3 DVD DriveAll the software necessary to use your computer and connect to the Internet is already installed on your PowerBook. (You need

Using Your Computer 53Ejecting a Disc From the DVD DriveYou eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the Trash or pressing the Media Eject ( ) key

54 Chapter 3 Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function KeysYou can quickly adjust settings such as volume and screen brightness and eject a CD or

Using Your Computer 55Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadMost desktop computer keyboards have a numeric keypad in addition to the regular keyboard key

56 Chapter 3 Security Slot and Keyboard LockYou can purchase a security cable and lock to protect your PowerBook. With a lock, you can secure your c

57CHAPTER44 Working Inside Your ComputerThis chapter provides information and instructions for working inside your computer. Instructions are provid

58 Chapter 4 Installing Additional MemoryYour computer comes with two memory slots, one above the other, that you access by removing your PowerBook

Working Inside Your Computer 593 Make sure that the keyboard locking screw is not in the locked position. Your new PowerBook comes with the keyboard

6 Chapter 1 Plugging In the Computer Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s battery. You should plug in the power adapter in case

60 Chapter 4 5 Lift the top portion of the PowerBook keyboard up slightly near the top row of keys and pull it back far enough to displace the small

Working Inside Your Computer 618 Locate the upper RAM expansion slot.9 Hold the RAM expansion card at a 30-degree angle. Line up the notch in the ca

62 Chapter 4 10 Gently push the RAM expansion card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place.11 Flip the keyboard back on

Working Inside Your Computer 6312 Pull down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys) and then press down on the top

64 Chapter 4 Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New MemoryAfter installing additional memory in your PowerBook, check whether the computer rec

Working Inside Your Computer 65Installing an AirPort CardYou can purchase an AirPort Card from your Apple-authorized dealer or from the Apple Store

66 Chapter 4 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver (size 1), remove the eight screws that secure the bottom case of the PowerBook.4 Carefully slide the bot

Working Inside Your Computer 675 If your AirPort Card came with the AirPort adapter, remove the metal clip and pull the AirPort Card from the adapte

68 Chapter 4 8 Position the AirPort Card with the AirPort ID numbers and bar code visible and slide the card into the connector. Make sure to slide

Working Inside Your Computer 6911 Attach the bottom case to the computer and replace the eight screws.Line up the notches on the right and left side

Getting Started 7 Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle.®

70 Chapter 4 Removing the Internal Hard DiskWhen the computer is shut down, the internal hard disk can be removed for security or maintenance.To rem

Working Inside Your Computer 713 Using a Phillips screwdriver (size 1), remove the eight screws that secure the bottom case of the PowerBook.4 Caref

72 Chapter 4 6 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board.7 With a Phillips screwdriver (size 1), remove the two screws that secure the har

Working Inside Your Computer 73Replace the Hard Disk and Bottom CaseFollow the steps in this section to replace the hard disk.1 Insert the two screw

74 Chapter 4 3 Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board.4 Attach the bottom case to the computer and replace the eight screws.Line u

Working Inside Your Computer 755 Replace the battery and turn the computer over.6 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attache

77CHAPTER55 TroubleshootingOccasionally you may have problems while working with your PowerBook. Usually it’s because your software isn’t properly c

78 Chapter 5 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t movem Press the Command (x) and pe

Troubleshooting 79If the computer won’t turn on or start upm Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power o

8 Chapter 1 Turning the Computer On To turn on the computer, press the Power button ( ® ). You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. I

80 Chapter 5 Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with a software programm For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact t

81APPENDIXAA SpecificationsThis section provides basic product specifications. Additional information is available in Apple System Profiler on your har

82 Appendix A PowerBook SpecificationsProcessor, Memory, and Hard Diskm Processor: PowerPC G4 processor with a minimum of 400 megahertz (MHz)Note:

Specifications 83External Video Modes Supportedm External monitor in extended desktop mode: m Up to millions of colors in the following resolutions:

85APPENDIXBB Care, Use, and Safety InformationCleaning Your PowerBookFollow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its c

86 Appendix B Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power AdapterAlways leave space around your power adapter. D

Care, Use, and Safety Information 87General Safety InstructionsFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions

88 Appendix B ErgonomicsKeyboard and trackpadWhen you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed. Your upper arm and forearm sh

Care, Use, and Safety Information 89Built-in displayAdjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and window

Getting Started 9 Moving Items on the Screen You use your PowerBook trackpad to move items and select items on the screen, much as you use a mouse

90 Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information For information on FCC reg