Apple powerbook g4 manual Contents

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Contents

1 Getting Started	7
Plugging In the Computer		8
Opening the Display	9
Turning the Computer On		10
Moving Items on the Screen			11
Adjusting the Internal Display			12
Where to Go From Here		14
Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance						14
What to Do When You Are Finished Working						15
2 Getting to Know Your Computer						17
If You Are New to the Mac		17
Basic Features of Your PowerBook				18
Additional Features of Your PowerBook					20
Inside Your PowerBook		22
About Mac OS X 24
iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users						26
Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search Detective						28
Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 30
QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet						32
iMovie 2—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies							34
iTunes—Digital Music For Your Mac				36
Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge 38
Multiple Users—Turn One Mac Into Many					40
Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions							42

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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 Plug the A/C plug on the power adapter into an outlet Connecting the Internal ModemPlugging 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 DisplayMac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip Adjusting the Display ResolutionResolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Where to Go From Here Calibrating Your Battery for Best PerformanceIf you would like additional information, see the following What to Do When You Are Finished Working Put Your PowerBook to SleepShut 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 Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery PowerUniversal Serial Bus USB For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeFireWire Your PowerBookUsing FireWire Devices For More Information on FireWire Power adapterFireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire Target Disk ModePC Cards Inserting and Ejecting a PC CardFor More Information on PC Cards AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessFor More Information on AirPort Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetInfrared IrDA Making an Infrared ConnectionFor 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 portBattery To remove the 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 DriveUsing the Standard Function Keys Keyboard Controls and Programmable 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