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Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics

This appendix provides important information about safety procedures, routine maintenance, and ergonomic considerations for using your computer and display.

Important Safety Information

The only way to disconnect power completely from your computer is to unplug the power cord from the main power supply. Similarly, to disconnect your display completely, you must also unplug its power cable from the computer or other power outlet. Make sure at least one end of the device’s power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer or display when necessary.

For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.

Disconnect the power plug from your computer or display if any of the following conditions exists:

mthe power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged

myou spill something into the case

myour computer or display are exposed to rain or any other excess moisture

myour computer or display have been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged

myou suspect that your computer or display needs service or repair

myou want to clean the computer or display case or screen

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Apple G4 manual Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics, Important Safety Information

Contents

Setting Up Your Power Mac G4 Apple Computer, Inc Contents Working Inside Your Computer Installing MemoryInstalling a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information 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 Learn More What You Can DoTo Get Started Tips and Tricks 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 For More Information on Your CD or DVD Drive Using Your ModemUsing an External USB Modem Playing DVD and Audio Discs 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 If that doesn’t work, or if you hear tones during startup Reset the computer’s parameter random-access memory PramContact an Apple-authorized service provider Software Problems 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