Apple powerbook g4 manual Battery

Page 4

3

Using Your Computer

 

43

 

 

 

 

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

44

 

 

 

 

 

 

FireWire

46

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PC Cards

48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking

49

 

 

Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T)

50

 

 

 

 

Infrared (IrDA)

51

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External Video Support (VGA and S-Video)

52

 

 

Battery

55

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-ROM Drive

58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional CD-RW Drive

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys

61

 

Security Slot and Keyboard Lock

63

 

 

 

4

Working With Your Operating System 65

 

About Mac OS X

66

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using Classic in Mac OS X

66

 

 

 

 

 

 

Switching Between Operating Systems

67

 

 

 

Need Help? 68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Working Inside Your Computer

69

 

 

Installing Additional Memory

69

 

 

 

 

 

Removing the Internal Hard Disk

78

 

 

 

 

Installing an AirPort Card 87

 

 

 

 

 

6

Troubleshooting

89

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information in This Chapter

89

 

 

 

 

 

Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer

90

 

Restoring Your Computer Software

92

 

 

 

Other Problems

93

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Locating Your Product Serial Number

93

 

 

 

Appendix A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specifications

95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apple System Profiler

95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PowerBook Specifications

96

 

 

 

 

 

4Contents

Image 4
Contents Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reservedContents 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 Problems Turning the Computer On? Turning the Computer OnTips for Using the Trackpad Moving Items on the ScreenAdjusting the Internal Display Adjusting the BrightnessAdjusting 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 Getting to Know Your Computer If You Are New to the MacBasic 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 About Mac OS DockWhat You Can Do To Get StartedTips and Tricks To Learn MoreITools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users ICardsUpload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCards Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Connect to the Internet Open Sherlock Macintosh Products Guide Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide WebMac OS QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet What You Can Do IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies ShelfShare your desktop iMovie with your friends and family ITunes-Digital Music For Your Mac New Playlist button Visuals buttonConnect your PowerBook to your stereo system Update software Adjust your Software Update schedule Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many HomeCreate a new user Keeping your computer secureMac 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 USBYour PowerBook FireWireUsing FireWire Devices Power adapter FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on FireWireInserting 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 10/100/1000Base-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 TVTo connect a device to the TV out port Mac OS X, use the Displays pane of System PreferencesTo remove the battery BatteryRemoving and Replacing the Battery Mac OS X, use the battery icon in the menu bar Charging a BatteryCalibrating a New Battery for Best Performance Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in SleepBattery-Conservation Tips For More Information on Your PowerBook BatteryDVD-ROM Drive Inserting a CD or DVD DiscMac OS 9, use the Resolution portion of the Control Strip Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD Discs For More Information on Your DVD DriveOptional CD-RW Drive Inserting a CD DiscKeyboard 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 OptionsPage Working With Your Operating System Using Classic in Mac OS Information About Software and Mac OSSwitching Between Operating Systems Need Help? Installing Additional Memory Working Inside Your ComputerInstalling Additional RAM Working Inside Your Computer Chapter Locate the upper RAM expansion slot Page Working Inside Your Computer Mac OS Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New MemoryWorking 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 Troubleshooting Information in This ChapterProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Insert the first software restore CD into your drive Restoring Your Computer SoftwareOther Problems Locating Your Product Serial NumberPage Specifications Apple System ProfilerPowerBook Specifications Video memory 16 MB DDR SdramModem speed 56 kilobits per second Kbps Output DC 14.4 Capacity 3840 milliampere-hours mAhSpecifications External S-Video or Composite Television PAL Cleaning Your PowerBook Carrying Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook DisplaySafety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power AdapterConnecting 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