Apple powerbook g4 manual Optional CD-RW Drive, Inserting a CD Disc

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Optional CD-RW Drive

If your PowerBook came with a CD-RW drive, you can record your favorite music, programs, and files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can create your own music CDs and play them on any standard audio player. You can also record computer files, such as applications, documents, or other digital files, on a recordable CD.

With a CD-R (CD-Recordable) disc you can record information on the disc once. Although you can’t change the recorded information, you may be able to add more information until the disc is full, depending on the application you use. See the documentation that came with your application for specific information about recording on your CD-R disc. It is best to use CD-R discs for recording audio CDs, because most audio CD players cannot read CD-RW discs.

With a CD-RW (CD-Rewritable) disc you can save and change information on your CD multiple times. However, some software for recording media files on CDs, such as the iTunes Disc Burner feature, can record data on the disc only once.

Inserting a CD Disc

To install or use programs from a CD disc, follow these steps:

1With the computer turned on, insert the disc (with the label facing up) into the drive slot until you feel the drive catch the disc and take it the rest of the way in.

2When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use.

Important Your PowerBook’s optical CD-RW drive supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs and discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported. Non-circular discs may become lodged in the drive.

For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD, see the online help for iTunes in the Help Center.

Ejecting a Disc

You eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the Trash or pressing and holding the Media Eject ( ) key on the keyboard.

If you can’t eject the disc, try the following:

mQuit any applications that may be using the disc and try again.

mRestart your computer and hold down the trackpad button during startup until the disc ejects.

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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 Plug the A/C plug on the power adapter into an outlet Connecting the Internal ModemPlugging 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 BrightnessMac 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 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 Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery PowerUniversal Serial Bus USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USBFireWire Your PowerBookUsing FireWire Devices Power adapter FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on FireWirePC 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 For More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TInfrared IrDA Making an Infrared ConnectionFor 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 PreferencesBattery To remove the 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 DiscUsing the Standard Function Keys Keyboard Controls and Programmable 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