Apple powerbook g4 manual Your PowerBook, Using FireWire Devices

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FireWire

Your computer has one FireWire port. FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as digital video (DV ) cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting

your computer.

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These are some of the things you can do with FireWire:

mConnect a digital video camera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality video directly on your computer using video editing software such as iMovie.

mConnect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use it to back up data or transfer ﬁles. A FireWire hard disk icon appears on your desktop after you connect the drive to

your PowerBook.

mStart up from an external FireWire hard disk. Connect an external FireWire disk (with a valid System Folder installed on it) and then do the following:

m In Mac OS 9, open the Startup Disk control panel and click the FireWire disk.

m In Mac OS X, open the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences and click the FireWire disk.

m Restart your computer.

Using FireWire Devices

To use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to the computer and install any software that came with the device. Your computer automatically senses when you attach a new device.

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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 DockTips and Tricks What You Can DoTo Get Started 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 FireWire Target Disk Mode Power adapterFireWire Devices and Battery Power 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 ClosedTo connect a device to the TV out port Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Mac OS X, use the Displays pane of System PreferencesTo remove the battery BatteryRemoving and Replacing the Battery Calibrating a New Battery for Best Performance Mac OS X, use the battery icon in the menu barCharging a Battery Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in SleepBattery-Conservation Tips For More Information on Your PowerBook BatteryDVD-ROM Drive Inserting a CD or DVD DiscPlaying DVD Discs Mac OS 9, use the Resolution portion of the Control StripEjecting a Disc 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 ProfilerModem speed 56 kilobits per second Kbps PowerBook SpecificationsVideo memory 16 MB DDR Sdram Output DC 14.4 Capacity 3840 milliampere-hours mAhSpecifications External S-Video or Composite Television PAL Storing Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBookCarrying Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook DisplayConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Ergonomics External mouse Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW