Apple G4 15 manual External Video Support VGA and S-Video

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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 adapter or other external video device such as a video projector.

The TV out port (also known as an S-video out port) on your computer lets you connect to a television, videocassette recorder ( VCR), or video projection system using either an S-video or composite video cable (available at your local electronics store). You can use TV out to display images on a television, record computer images on a VCR, or play DVD-Video discs on your television.

Note: If the device you want to connect does not have S-Video, you can use the Composite- to-S-video adapter that came with your PowerBook.

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When an external monitor or television is connected, you can either have the same image appear on both the internal display and the external monitor (known as video mirroring) or use the external monitor to extend the size of the Mac OS desktop (known as extended desktop mode).

Note: Because of the display limitations of most televisions, images displayed on the television screen will be of lower quality than those on the built-in display or an external monitor.

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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 Turning the Computer On Problems Turning the Computer On?If the computer still doesn’t start up, see 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 DisplayCalibrating Your Battery for Best Performance Where to Go From HereIf you would like additional information, see the following Put Your PowerBook to Sleep What to Do When You Are Finished WorkingShut Down Your PowerBook 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 USB Devices and Battery Power Using USB DevicesUniversal Serial Bus USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USBThese are some of the things you can do with FireWire FireWireUsing FireWire Devices FireWire Target Disk Mode FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFor More Information on FireWire Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card PC CardsFor More Information on PC Cards How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingFor More Information on AirPort For More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100Base-TMaking an Infrared Connection Infrared IrDAFor More Information on Infrared 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 BatteryCalibrating a New Battery for Best Performance Charging a BatterySwapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Battery-Saving TipsUse a lighter desktop pattern DVD Drive Inserting DiscsPlaying DVD Discs Ejecting a Disc From the DVD DriveFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysAssigning 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 ProfilerModem speed 53 kilobits per second Kbps PowerBook SpecificationsOutput DC 14.4 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