Apple powerbook g4 manual General Safety Instructions

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General Safety Instructions

For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.

Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord), remove the main battery, and disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exists:

mYou want to remove any parts (leave the cords disconnected as long as the keyboard is open)

mThe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged

mYou spill something into the case

mYour computer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture

mYour computer has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged

mYou suspect that your computer needs service or repair

mYou want to clean the case (use only the recommended procedure described earlier)

Important The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord and phone cords, and remove the battery. Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to.

Be sure that you always do the following:

mKeep your computer away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.

mProtect your computer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on.

mRead all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket.

mKeep these instructions handy for reference by you and others.

mFollow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system.

Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operation of this product, or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult. Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables.

Warning Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings in the case. Doing so may be dangerous and result in fire or a dangerous electric shock.

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Contents Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved Apple Computer, IncContents Battery Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Page Getting Started Plugging In the Computer Plug the A/C plug on the power adapter into an outletConnecting the Internal Modem Opening the Display Turning the Computer On Problems Turning the Computer On?Moving Items on the Screen Tips for Using the TrackpadAdjusting the Brightness Adjusting the Internal DisplayResolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Mac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control StripAdjusting the Display Resolution If 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 Getting to Know Your ComputerBasic Features of Your PowerBook Press and hold this key to activate the function keys F1-F12 Additional Features of Your PowerBook Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem Inside Your PowerBook Removable hard disk Dock About Mac OSTo Get Started What You Can DoTips and Tricks To Learn MoreICards ITools-Free Internet Services for Mac UsersUpload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCards Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Connect to the Internet Open Sherlock Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web Macintosh Products GuideMac OS QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet What You Can Do Shelf IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital MoviesShare your desktop iMovie with your friends and family New Playlist button Visuals button ITunes-Digital Music For Your MacConnect your PowerBook to your stereo system Update software Adjust your Software Update schedule Home Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into ManyKeeping your computer secure Create a new userMac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeUsing FireWire Devices FireWireYour PowerBook FireWire Devices and Battery Power Power adapterFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on FireWireFor 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 Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetFor More Information on Infrared Infrared IrDAMaking an Infrared Connection External Video Support VGA and S-Video Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting an External MonitorFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceTo connect a device to the TV out port Mac OS X, use the Displays pane of System PreferencesRemoving and Replacing the Battery BatteryTo remove the battery Charging a Battery Mac OS X, use the battery icon in the menu barCalibrating a New Battery for Best Performance Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in SleepFor More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Battery-Conservation TipsInserting a CD or DVD Disc DVD-ROM DriveEjecting a Disc Mac OS 9, use the Resolution portion of the Control StripPlaying DVD Discs For More Information on Your DVD DriveInserting a CD Disc Optional CD-RW DriveAssigning Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysKeyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys For More Information on Keyboard Controls Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadFor More Information on Security Options Security Slot and Keyboard LockPage Working With Your Operating System Information About Software and Mac OS Using Classic in Mac OSSwitching Between Operating Systems Need Help? Working Inside Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryInstalling Additional RAM Working Inside Your Computer Chapter Locate the upper RAM expansion slot Page Working Inside Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Mac OSWorking Inside Your Computer Removing the Internal Hard Disk Working Inside Your Computer Chapter Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board Replacing the Hard Disk and Bottom Case Mylar sheath Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board Replace the battery and turn the computer over Optical drive slot Installing an AirPort Card Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable Information in This Chapter TroubleshootingProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Restoring Your Computer Software Insert the first software restore CD into your driveLocating Your Product Serial Number Other ProblemsPage Apple System Profiler SpecificationsVideo memory 16 MB DDR Sdram PowerBook SpecificationsModem speed 56 kilobits per second Kbps Output DC 14.4 Capacity 3840 milliampere-hours mAhSpecifications External S-Video or Composite Television PAL Carrying Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook DisplayPlugging In the Power Adapter Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Ergonomics External mouse Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW