FireWire, Your PowerBook | Apple BookG4 Computer instruction

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 reserved Contents 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 On Tips for Using the Trackpad Moving Items on the Screen Adjusting the Internal Display Adjusting the Brightness Adjusting 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 Mac 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 About Mac OS Dock Tips and Tricks What You Can DoTo Get Started To Learn More ITools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users ICards Upload 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 Web Mac OS QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet What You Can Do IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies Shelf Share your desktop iMovie with your friends and family ITunes-Digital Music For Your Mac New Playlist button Visuals button Connect your PowerBook to your stereo system Update software Adjust your Software Update schedule Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many Home Create a new user Keeping your computer secure Mac 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 USB Your PowerBook FireWireUsing FireWire Devices FireWire Target Disk Mode Power adapterFireWire Devices and Battery Power For More Information on FireWire Inserting 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-T Making 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 Closed To 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 Preferences To 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 Sleep Battery-Conservation Tips For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery DVD-ROM Drive Inserting a CD or DVD Disc Playing DVD Discs Mac OS 9, use the Resolution portion of the Control StripEjecting a Disc For More Information on Your DVD Drive Optional CD-RW Drive Inserting a CD Disc Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysAssigning Programmable Function Keys Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad For More Information on Keyboard Controls Security 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 OS Switching Between Operating Systems Need Help? Installing Additional Memory Working Inside Your Computer Installing 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 Memory 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 Troubleshooting Information in This Chapter Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Insert the ﬁrst software restore CD into your drive Restoring Your Computer Software Other Problems Locating Your Product Serial NumberPage Speciﬁcations Apple System Profiler Modem speed 56 kilobits per second Kbps PowerBook SpecificationsVideo memory 16 MB DDR Sdram Output DC 14.4 Capacity 3840 milliampere-hours mAh Specifications External S-Video or Composite Television PAL Storing Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBookCarrying Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook Display Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Using Your PowerBook General Safety Instructions Ergonomics External mouse Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW