Apple G4 manual Using Your Computer

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C H A P T E R

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Using Your Computer

This chapter provides explanations and procedures for using your computer. You’ll find instructions for using the important features of your computer, including your keyboard and mouse, modem, FireWire, USB, networking, and more.

Explanations are provided for

m“Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse” on page 42

m“Using Your Computer Speakers” on page 44

m“Using FireWire Devices” on page 48

m“Using Your DVD Drive” on page 50

m“Using Your Modem” on page 52

m“Connecting to an Ethernet Network” on page 53

m“Using AirPort Wireless Networking” on page 55

m“Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy” on page 56

m“Transferring Information Between Two Apple Computers” on page 57

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Contents About Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved Apple Computer, IncContents Working Inside Your Computer Installing an AirPort CardImportant Safety Information General Maintenance Positioning the Computer and Display Setting UpSetting Up Your Computer Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter Power socket Grounded wall outlet ADC monitor port VGA monitor port Setting Up GEthernet port WModem port Turn your computer right side up SB ports on display USB ports Connect your computer speakers Are the keyboard and monitor cables connected correctly? Turn on your computer by touching the power buttonProblems? What’s Next? When You’re Finished Using Your ComputerAdjusting Your Monitor Page Getting to Know Your Computer Your Computer at a Glance DVD disc drive Your Computer’s Ports and Connectors Connect a phone cord to the internal modem Inside Your Computer-Internal Expansion Options Sdram slots QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control Play button Favorites drawerTo Get Started What You Can DoTips and Tricks To Learn MoreSherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Create your own customized Sherlock search channel Clip viewer Timeline viewer IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital MoviesShare your desktop iMovie with your friends and family KidSafe ITools-Free Internet Services for Mac UsersCreate an alias of your iDisk for easy access Set Schedule Adjust your Software Updates schedule Accounts Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into ManyCreate a voice print passphrase Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web IReviewApple Support Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Using Your Computer Assigning Hot Function Keys Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro MouseUsing the Standard Function Keys For More Information About Your Keyboard and Mouse Using Your Apple Pro MouseUsing Your Computer Speakers For More Information on USB Speakers Using Your Speakers Without the GrilleUsing USB Devices For More Information on USB Connecting Multiple USB DevicesThese are some of the things you can do with FireWire Using FireWire DevicesStart up your computer and immediately hold down the T key FireWire Target Disk ModeFor More Information on FireWire Inserting Discs Using Your DVD DriveFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD and Audio Discs Using an External USB Modem Using Your ModemConnecting to an Ethernet Network For More Information on Using Ethernet Wireless Network Connections Using AirPort Wireless NetworkingHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access For More Information on AirPort Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save EnergyTransferring Information Between Two Apple Computers Page Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Computer Core Unplug the power cord and power adapter Allow the latch to extend completely Push down on the latch to release itGently pull the core from the computer enclosure Installing Memory Connectors Notches Open the hinged connector panel and insert your card Installing an AirPort CardReplacing the Battery Make sure the core is fully seated in the enclosure Replacing the Computer Core in the EnclosurePush the latch down until it locks into place Page Troubleshooting Software Problems Reset the computer’s parameter random-access memory PramProblems With Your Display Reset your computer’s PRAM. SeeMake sure the display is connected firmly to the computer Dimensions and Operating Environment PowerPC G4 processor, 1 megabyte MB backside level 2 cacheProcessor and Memory Specifications DVD-ROM Drive Specifications CD-ROM656 megabytes MB, Mode 1, 748 MB, ModeUSB Specifications FireWire SpecificationsSpeed 53 kilobits per second Kbps Ieee 802.3 compliantVideo Display Modes Video Memory and Graphics ControllerPower Supply Computer can provide up to 10 W total to the FireWire portsPower Requirements for Devices You Can Connect System Clock and BatteryPage Important Safety Information Safety, Maintenance, and ErgonomicsGeneral Maintenance Maintaining Your Display Important Ergonomic and Health-Related InformationProtecting Your DVD Disc Drive Shoulders relaxed Communications Regulation Information Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3mW Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information
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