Setting Up, Positioning the Computer and Display | Apple G4 manual

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Setting Up

Congratulations on purchasing your new Power Mac G4 computer. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display.

Positioning the Computer and Display

You can pick up the computer by any of its handles. If your monitor is heavy, be sure to use correct lifting techniques when positioning it. Position the computer and display so that

mthey are on sturdy, ﬂat surfaces

mthe power cable connectors don’t press against a wall or other object

mnothing obstructs air ﬂow in the rear of the display or computer

mthe computer’s CD or DVD drive tray has space to open in front

Important The only way to shut off power completely to your computer and display is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source. Make sure the power cords for your computer and display are within easy reach so you can quickly unplug them if necessary.

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Apple G4 manual Setting Up, Positioning the Computer and Display

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? What’s Next? When You’re Not Using the ComputerAdjusting Your Monitor 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 Customizing Function Keys Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro MouseUsing the Standard 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 Ejecting a Disc Using Your CD or DVD DriveInserting 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 For More Information on AirPort Wireless Network ConnectionsPutting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy 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 PCI Expansion Cards Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP CardAbout AGP 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 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512 MB DIMMs Processor and Memory SpecificationsDimensions and Operating Environment DVD-R/CD-RW Drive Specifications CD-ROM and CD-RW Drive Specifications Speed 53 kilobits per second Kbps Data transfer speed 100, 200, and 400 MbpsIeee 802.3 compliant Frequency 50-60 hertz Hz AGP card with Apple Display Connector and VGA connectorAmperes a maximum at 28 V DC in the Apple Display Connector System Clock and Battery Computer can provide up to 15 W total to the FireWire portsPower Requirements for Devices You Can Connect 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