Apple powerbook g4 manual Press and hold this key to activate the function keys F1-F12

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Brightness controls

Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook display.

Volume controls

Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and sound output port.

Keyboard lock

Protect the internal components of your PowerBook by preventing the keyboard from being easily opened.

Num Lock key

Activate the numeric keypad embedded in the PowerBook keyboard. When the numeric keypad is locked, the keyboard lock glows green.

Media Eject key

Press and hold this key to eject a CD or DVD disc. You can also eject a disk by dragging its icon to the Trash.

Power button

Turn your PowerBook on and off or put it to sleep.

Slot-loading optical drive (DVD-ROM or optional CD-RW)

If you purchased your PowerBook with a DVD-ROM drive, it can read CD-ROM discs, Photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD discs, DVD movies, and other kinds of media. If you purchased the optional CD-RW drive, it can read CDs and also write music, documents, and other digital files on CD-R and CD-RW discs.

Function (Fn) key

Press and hold this key to activate the function keys (F1–F12).

Keyboard release tabs

When you need to access the internal memory slots, pull these tabs down to release the PowerBook keyboard.

Microphone

Record sounds directly on your PowerBook hard disk with this built-in microphone (located under the speaker cover). You can also connect an external microphone to one of the USB ports or use a professional microphone that connects to a PC Card.

Security slot

Protect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable.

Sleep light indicator

A white light pulsates when the PowerBook is in sleep.

Trackpad

Move the pointer on the PowerBook display. With the Trackpad control panel, you can set the trackpad to double-click and select items directly instead of using the trackpad button.

Getting to Know Your Computer

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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 Connecting the Internal Modem Plug the A/C plug on the power adapter into an outletPlugging In the Computer 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 DisplayAdjusting the Display Resolution Mac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control StripResolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Calibrating 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 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 Learn More What You Can DoTo Get Started Tips and TricksICards 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 USB Devices and Battery Power Using USB DevicesUniversal Serial Bus USB For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeYour PowerBook FireWireUsing FireWire Devices For More Information on FireWire Power adapterFireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire Target Disk ModeInserting 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 Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetMaking an Infrared Connection Infrared IrDAFor More Information on Infrared External Video Support VGA and S-Video Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting an External MonitorMac OS X, use the Displays pane of System Preferences Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV To connect a device to the TV out portTo remove the battery BatteryRemoving and Replacing the Battery Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep Mac OS X, use the battery icon in the menu barCharging a Battery Calibrating a New Battery for Best PerformanceFor More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Battery-Conservation TipsInserting a CD or DVD Disc DVD-ROM DriveFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Mac OS 9, use the Resolution portion of the Control StripEjecting a Disc Playing DVD DiscsInserting a CD Disc Optional CD-RW DriveKeyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysAssigning 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 SpecificationsOutput DC 14.4 Capacity 3840 milliampere-hours mAh PowerBook SpecificationsVideo memory 16 MB DDR Sdram Modem speed 56 kilobits per second KbpsSpecifications External S-Video or Composite Television PAL Cleaning Your PowerBook Display Cleaning Your PowerBookCarrying Your PowerBook Storing Your PowerBookUsing Your PowerBook Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal ModemGeneral Safety Instructions Ergonomics External mouse Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW