Apple G4 15 manual Universal Serial Bus USB, Using USB Devices, USB Devices and Battery Power

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Your PowerBook comes with two USB ports, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and hard disk drives. USB makes it easy to connect external equipment. In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running. Once you connect the device, it is ready to use. You don’t need to restart or reconﬁgure your computer.

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Using USB Devices

To use a USB device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you attach a new device.

Note: Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices. When you connect a USB device, if your PowerBook cannot ﬁnd the correct software, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software.

USB Devices and Battery Power

USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of a separate power adapter can be used with your PowerBook. However, these types of USB devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If you are going to have a device connected for an extended period, it is a good idea to plug in the power adapter.

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Contents Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reservedContents Battery PowerBook SpeciﬁcationsGetting Started Connecting the Internal Modem Plugging In the ComputerOpening the Display If the computer still doesn’t start up, see Problems Turning the Computer On?Turning the Computer On Tips for Using the Trackpad Moving Items on the ScreenAdjusting the Internal Display Adjusting the Brightness and Display ResolutionAdjusting the Display Resolution About the Resolutions Supported by the Built-In DisplayIf you would like additional information, see the following Where to Go From HereCalibrating Your Battery for Best Performance Shut Down Your PowerBook What to Do When You Are Finished WorkingPut Your PowerBook to Sleep Page If You Are New to the Mac This ChapterBasic Features of Your PowerBook Press this key to eject a CD or DVD disc Additional Features of Your PowerBook Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem Inside Your PowerBook Optional AirPort Card Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Tips and Tricks What You Can DoTo Get Started To Learn MoreITools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users KidSafeWhat You Can Do To Get Started Upload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCardsIReview Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide WebApple Support Volume control Play button Favorites drawer QuickTime-Audio and Video on the InternetWhat You Can Do IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies PlayheadShare your desktop iMovie with your friends and family Set Schedule Adjust your Software Update schedule Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many AccountsCreate a voice print passphrase Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USBUsing FireWire Devices FireWireThese are some of the things you can do with FireWire For More Information on FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on PC Cards PC CardsInserting and Ejecting a PC Card For More Information on AirPort AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access For More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100Base-TFor More Information on Infrared Infrared IrDAMaking an Infrared Connection External Video Support VGA and S-Video Connecting an External Monitor Using Your PowerBook With the Display ClosedConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TVBattery Removing and Replacing the BatterySwapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep Charging a BatteryCalibrating a New Battery for Best Performance Use a lighter desktop pattern Battery-Saving TipsFor More Information on Your PowerBook Battery DVD Drive Inserting DiscsFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Ejecting a Disc From the DVD DrivePlaying DVD Discs Assigning Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysKeyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad For More Information on Keyboard ControlsSecurity Slot and Keyboard Lock For More Information on Security OptionsWorking Inside Your Computer Installing Additional Memory Installing Additional RAMWorking Inside Your Computer Chapter Locate the upper RAM expansion slot Page Working Inside Your Computer Start up your computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New MemoryInstalling an AirPort Card Chapter AirPort antenna AirPort Card Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Internal Hard Disk Working Inside Your Computer Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board Replace the Hard Disk and Bottom Case Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board Working Inside Your Computer Page Troubleshooting Information in This ChapterProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Other Problems Locating Your Product Serial NumberSpeciﬁcations Apple System ProfilerOutput DC 14.4 PowerBook SpecificationsModem speed 53 kilobits per second Kbps External monitor in extended desktop mode Page Storing Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBookTo clean your PowerBook screen, do the following Cleaning Your PowerBook DisplayConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Ergonomics Built-in display Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW