Removable hard disk | Apple BookG4 Computer specs

Memory slots

Your PowerBook comes with two memory slots, one above the other. The lower slot contains the memory module that came with your PowerBook. You can install an additional memory module in the upper slot. (If you ordered your PowerBook with additional memory, the upper slot may already be ﬁlled.) The maximum amount of RAM you can install in your PowerBook is 1 gigabyte (GB), using a 512 megabyte (MB) memory module in each slot. For instructions, see “Installing Additional Memory” on page 69.

Removable hard disk

You can remove the internal hard disk for service or security. For instructions, see “Removing the Internal Hard Disk” on page 78.

AirPort Card

The AirPort Card in your computer allows access to a wireless network.

Getting to Know Your Computer

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Apple BookG4 Computer manual Removable hard disk

Contents

Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved Apple Computer, Inc Contents 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 Turning the Computer On Problems Turning the Computer On? Moving Items on the Screen Tips for Using the Trackpad Adjusting the Brightness Adjusting the Internal Display Resolutions 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 If You Are New to the Mac Getting to Know Your Computer Basic 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 OS To Learn More What You Can DoTo Get Started Tips and Tricks ICards ITools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users Upload 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 Guide Mac OS QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet What You Can Do Shelf IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies Share your desktop iMovie with your friends and family New Playlist button Visuals button ITunes-Digital Music For Your Mac Connect your PowerBook to your stereo system Update software Adjust your Software Update schedule Home Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many Keeping your computer secure Create a new user Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time Using FireWire Devices FireWireYour PowerBook For More Information on FireWire Power adapterFireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire Target Disk Mode For 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 Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T For More Information on Using Ethernet For More Information on Infrared Infrared IrDAMaking an Infrared Connection External Video Support VGA and S-Video Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting an External Monitor Mac 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 port Removing and Replacing the Battery BatteryTo remove 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 Performance For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Battery-Conservation Tips Inserting a CD or DVD Disc DVD-ROM Drive For More Information on Your DVD Drive Mac OS 9, use the Resolution portion of the Control StripEjecting a Disc Playing DVD Discs Inserting a CD Disc Optional CD-RW Drive Assigning Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysKeyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys For More Information on Keyboard Controls Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad For 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 OS Switching Between Operating Systems Need Help? Working Inside Your Computer Installing Additional Memory Installing 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 OS Working 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 Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Restoring Your Computer Software Insert the ﬁrst software restore CD into your drive Locating Your Product Serial Number Other ProblemsPage Apple System Profiler Speciﬁcations Output DC 14.4 Capacity 3840 milliampere-hours mAh PowerBook SpecificationsVideo memory 16 MB DDR Sdram Modem speed 56 kilobits per second Kbps Specifications External S-Video or Composite Television PAL Cleaning Your PowerBook Display Cleaning Your PowerBookCarrying Your PowerBook Storing Your PowerBook Using Your PowerBook Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem General Safety Instructions Ergonomics External mouse Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW