Learning About Mac OS | Apple G4 guide

Learning About Mac OS X

Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic, an environment for using Mac OS 9 applications while the computer is running Mac OS X.

Note: Mac OS 9 cannot be installed as the primary operating system on your PowerBook.

When you’re ready to learn more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications, see the Mac OS X booklet that came with your PowerBook. Also open Mac OS Help and browse the information there. You’ll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to the Mac.

For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx.

Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences

You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar.

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Chapter 2 The Basics

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Apple G4 manual Learning About Mac OS, Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences

Contents

Getting Started Page Contents Appendix a Appendix BAppendix C Appendix D Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer 1Getting Started Basic Features of Your PowerBook Brightness controls Additional Features of Your PowerBook Power adapter port Setting Up Plug In the Power Adapter Prepare to Get Connected PPP Connect Your Cables To connect to a phone line To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Problems Turning the Computer On? Turn On Your PowerBookNothing happens when you press the Power button Trackpad button How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? Putting Your PowerBook to SleepTo put the computer to sleep, do one of the following To wake the computer Calibrating Your Battery Shutting Down Your PowerBookTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps To shut down your computer, do one of the following What’s Next? What If I Have More Questions?Other Support Mac OS Help 2The Basics Adjusting Your Display To adjust the resolution on your display Using Your Power Adapter Using the Trackpad Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the Keyboard Using a Mouse Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Learning About Mac OS Connecting to a Printer To set up a printer Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Monitoring PrintingTo monitor printing Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device To check for updated softwareKeeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting to a Network Using the InternetTransferring Files to Another Computer When an Application Freezes To force an application to quitPage 3Using 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 Using FireWire Devices FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire Target Disk ModeFor More Information on FireWire Using Bluetooth Devices For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet AccessFor More Information on AirPort Extreme For More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100Base-T Using Your Modem Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices External Video Support DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video Connecting an External Display or Projector Turn on the external display or projector Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Using Your Optical Drive To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discInserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a Disc Playing DVD DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs To eject a disc, do one of the following For More Information Recording Information on a DVDTo record music from your iTunes library To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc Battery Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the batteryTo replace the battery Charging a Battery Battery-Conservation Tips For More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Security Slot For More Information on Security Options Installing Additional Memory 4Adding Memory To Your Computer To install additional memory 30O Replace the memory slot door and screw it into place Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page 5Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Other Problems If you forgot your passwordIf you have a problem with an application If the computer won’t turn on or start up If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware If you have trouble ejecting a discTo use Apple Hardware Test If you have problems with your Internet connection To install Mac OSTo install applications and Classic support Restoring Your Computer’s Software Locating Your Product Serial Number Power Adapter Operating Environment Battery Carrying Your PowerBook Storing Your PowerBookCleaning Your PowerBook Display Appendix Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power AdapterConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBook General Safety Instructions Battery Connectors and Ports Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the EnvironmentFor More Information Ergonomics Keyboard and Trackpad Chair External MouseBuilt-in Display CConnecting to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connections To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC Before you connect to the Internet Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections To test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port Manual Configuration To set up a manual configuration Dhcp Configuration To set up a Dhcp configuration PPPoE Configuration To set up a PPPoE connection Appendix C Connecting to the Internet AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection ManuallyTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsPPPoE Connections Network Connections Page DTop Ten Questions How do I make my PowerBook battery last longer? Forgot my password. How do I reset it?How does the Mac OS X interface work? Appendix D Top Ten Questions Page FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Battery Disposal Information Laser InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard Information Telephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United Kingdom Information You Need in Australia Page Index 100 101 102