If You Are New to the Mac, This Chapter | Apple G4 specs

C H A P T E R

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Getting to Know Your Computer

If you’re eager to get started and want to try out a few things, this chapter is for you. It provides an overview of your computer’s hardware and software features along with the unique Internet services available to Mac owners.

Your Power Mac G4 is a full-featured computer that includes the latest in computer technology such as FireWire, USB, and support for AirPort wireless Internet and networking. On top of this hardware runs the Mac OS operating system. Included with the Mac OS are powerful features that allow you to use the Internet to watch videos, research information, shop, and even update your software automatically.

With your Power Mac G4, you also get iMovie 2, an easy-to-use digital video-editing application that lets you use your computer to create desktop movies. Simply connect a digital video camera to the FireWire port on your computer, open iMovie 2, and you’re ready to create your own movies.

On top of all this, Apple provides you with Internet services that give you storage space on the Internet, a personal Mac.com email address, tools to easily create your own Web site or iMovie theater, and more.

If You Are New to the Mac

If this is your ﬁrst Macintosh computer, start with the Mac tutorials to learn how to use the mouse to move items on the screen, go to a site on the World Wide Web, and more. To access the tutorials, choose Mac Tutorials from the Help menu.

In This Chapter

This chapter presents and brieﬂy explains a selection of your computer’s features.

Note: Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software, applications, and Internet site, images shown in this manual may be slightly different from what you see on your screen.

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Apple G4 manual If You Are New to the Mac, This Chapter

Contents

Setting Up Your Power Mac G4 Apple Computer, Inc Contents Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card Installing MemoryImportant Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Working Inside Your Computer Positioning the Computer and Display Setting Up You can skip this step Plugging In the Computer 115 USB ports ADC monitor port VGA monitor port Modem port Ethernet port Need Help? Adjusting Your Monitor When You’re Not Using the ComputerWhat’s Next? Page This Chapter If You Are New to the Mac Your Computer at a Glance Opens the drive tray Ports and Connectors-Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities Connect a phone cord to the internal modem Drive position Slots 2-5 33 MHz PCI slots Slot 1 AGP slot Hard disk drive carriers Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective To Get Started What You Can DoTips and Tricks To Learn More KidSafe ITools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users Create an alias of your iDisk for easy access Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web IReview Apple Support QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control Play button Favorites drawer What You Can Do Playhead IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies Share your desktop iMovie with your friends and family Set Schedule Adjust your Software Update schedule Accounts Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many Create a voice print passphrase Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Using Your Computer Using the Standard Function Keys Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro MouseCustomizing Function Keys For More Information About Your Keyboard and Mouse Using Your Apple Pro Mouse Using USB Devices For More Information on USB Connecting Multiple USB Devices These are some of the things you can do with FireWire Using FireWire Devices For More Information on FireWire FireWire Target Disk Mode Inserting a Disc Using Your CD or DVD DriveEjecting a Disc Using an External USB Modem Using Your ModemPlaying DVD and Audio Discs For More Information on Your CD or DVD Drive Connecting to an Ethernet Network For More Information on Using Ethernet How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access Using AirPort Wireless Networking Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy Wireless Network ConnectionsFor More Information on AirPort Attaching Scsi Devices to Your Computer Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers Using the Computer as a Server Without a MonitorPage Working Inside Your Computer Opening the Computer Unplug the power cordPage Installing Memory Close the computer Installing Internal Storage Devices Unplug the power cord bundle from the main logic board Installing Ultra ATA Drives Remove the power cord bundle from the drive Page Install the ATA drive in the U-shaped bracket Replace the carrier and drive Plug the power cord bundles into the hard disk drives Plug the power cord bundle back into the main logic board When you attach the drive to the carrier Installing Ultra160 LVD Scsi Drives When you replace the carrier and reconnect the drive cables About AGP Cards Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP CardAbout PCI Expansion Cards Installing Your Card One of these five card guides Working Inside Your Computer AirPort Card connector Installing an AirPort Card Replacing the Battery Chapter Troubleshooting Contact an Apple-authorized service provider Reset the computer’s parameter random-access memory PramSoftware Problems If that doesn’t work, or if you hear tones during startup Problems With Your Display Make sure the display is connected ﬁrmly to the computer Dimensions and Operating Environment Processor and Memory Specifications32, 64, 128, 256, or 512 MB DIMMs DVD-R/CD-RW Drive Specifications CD-ROM and CD-RW Drive Specifications Ieee 802.3 compliant Data transfer speed 100, 200, and 400 MbpsSpeed 53 kilobits per second Kbps Amperes a maximum at 28 V DC in the Apple Display Connector AGP card with Apple Display Connector and VGA connectorFrequency 50-60 hertz Hz Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect Computer can provide up to 15 W total to the FireWire portsSystem Clock and Battery Page Important Safety Information Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics Appendix B Protecting Your CD or DVD Drive General Maintenance Maintaining Your Display Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Shoulders relaxed Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3mW