Apple powerbook g4 manual Restoring Your Computer Software

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Restoring Your Computer Software

Apple Software Restore completely erases the contents of your hard disk or partition and restores the original contents, including the original system software, factory settings, and applications that came with your computer

Should you need to restore your computer software, use the Apple software restore CDs that came with your computer. First back up essential software and ﬁles, if possible

Note: If you don’t want to erase the contents of your hard disk, you can reinstall just the system software or certain applications using the software install CDs or application CDs that came with your computer. For instructions on installing Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X, see the Welcome to Mac OS X booklet.

1Make sure you have all the Apple software restore CDs that came with your computer.

2Insert the ﬁrst software restore CD into your drive.

3Restart your computer and then hold down the C key so the computer starts from the CD.

4Follow the onscreen instructions.

The Setup Assistant opens to help you conﬁgure your computer in Mac OS 9. The ﬁrst time you restart your computer using Mac OS X, the Setup Assistant opens to help you conﬁgure the Mac OS X settings.

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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 Plugging In the Computer Plug the A/C plug on the power adapter into an outletConnecting the Internal Modem 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 BrightnessResolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Mac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control StripAdjusting the Display Resolution If you would like additional information, see the following Where to Go From HereCalibrating Your Battery for Best Performance Shut Down Your PowerBook What to Do When You Are Finished WorkingPut Your PowerBook to Sleep 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 Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USBUsing FireWire Devices FireWireYour PowerBook Power adapter FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on FireWireFor More Information on PC Cards PC CardsInserting and Ejecting a PC Card For More Information on AirPort AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access For More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TFor More Information on Infrared Infrared IrDAMaking an Infrared Connection 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 PreferencesRemoving and Replacing the Battery BatteryTo remove 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 DiscAssigning Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysKeyboard Controls and 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