To connect a device to the TV out port | Apple BookG4 Computer

Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device

To connect a device to the TV out port:

1Connect an S-video cable to the TV out port (Æ) on your PowerBook (or use the adapter to connect a composite video cable) and connect the other end to your device.

2If you want to send the sound from your PowerBook to the device, connect a miniplug-to- RCA cable (not included) from the headphone port (f) on your PowerBook to the audio input ports on your device.

3Turn on the external device.

4Hold down the Command (x) key and press the Brightness up/F2 key ( ) to auto-detect the TV monitor.

5Adjust how the images are displayed on the device:

m In Mac OS 9, use TV Mirroring in the Control Strip.

TV Mirroring

mIn Mac OS X, use the Displays pane of System Preferences.

For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV

Additional information on using and conﬁguring an external monitor is available in Mac Help (see page 42). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “monitor.”

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Apple BookG4 Computer manual To connect a device to the TV out port, Mac OS X, use the Displays pane of System Preferences

Contents

Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved Contents 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 On Tips for Using the Trackpad Moving Items on the Screen Adjusting the Internal Display Adjusting the Brightness Mac 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 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 Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery PowerUniversal Serial Bus USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USB FireWire Your PowerBookUsing FireWire Devices FireWire Target Disk Mode Power adapterFireWire Devices and Battery Power For More Information on FireWire PC 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-T Infrared 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 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 Battery To remove the 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 Using the Standard Function Keys Keyboard Controls and Programmable 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