Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time | Apple G4 15 guide

Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time

Your PowerBook has two USB ports. If you want to use more than one device on the same USB port, purchase a USB hub. The USB hub connects to an open port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven).

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For More Information on USB

Additional information on USB is available in Mac Help (see page 36). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “USB.” You can also ﬁnd information on Apple’s USB Web site at www.apple.com/usb

For information on USB devices available for your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide

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Contents

Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved Apple Computer, Inc Contents PowerBook Speciﬁcations Battery Getting Started Plugging In the Computer Connecting the Internal Modem Opening the Display Problems Turning the Computer On? Turning the Computer OnIf the computer still doesn’t start up, see Moving Items on the Screen Tips for Using the Trackpad Adjusting the Brightness and Display Resolution Adjusting the Internal Display About the Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Adjusting the Display Resolution 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 This Chapter If You Are New to the Mac Basic Features of Your PowerBook Press this key to eject a CD or DVD disc Additional Features of Your PowerBook Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem Inside Your PowerBook Optional AirPort Card 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 Upload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCards What You Can Do To Get Started 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 USB Devices USB Devices and Battery PowerUniversal Serial Bus USB For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time FireWire These are some of the things you can do with FireWireUsing FireWire Devices FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire Target Disk ModeFor 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 Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using Ethernet Infrared IrDA Making an Infrared ConnectionFor More Information on Infrared External Video Support VGA and S-Video Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting an External Monitor For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Removing and Replacing the Battery Battery Charging a Battery Calibrating a New Battery for Best PerformanceSwapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep Battery-Saving Tips For More Information on Your PowerBook BatteryUse a lighter desktop pattern Inserting Discs DVD Drive Ejecting a Disc From the DVD Drive Playing DVD DiscsFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Using the Standard Function Keys Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function KeysAssigning Programmable Function Keys For More Information on Keyboard Controls Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad For More Information on Security Options Security Slot and Keyboard Lock Working Inside Your Computer Installing Additional RAM Installing Additional Memory Working Inside Your Computer Chapter Locate the upper RAM expansion slot Page Working Inside Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Start up your computer Installing an AirPort Card Chapter AirPort antenna AirPort Card Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Internal Hard Disk Working Inside Your Computer Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board Replace the Hard Disk and Bottom Case Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board Working Inside Your Computer Page Information in This Chapter Troubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Locating Your Product Serial Number Other Problems Apple System Profiler Speciﬁcations PowerBook Specifications Modem speed 53 kilobits per second KbpsOutput DC 14.4 External monitor in extended desktop mode Page Cleaning Your PowerBook Display Cleaning Your PowerBookTo clean your PowerBook screen, do the following Storing Your PowerBook Using Your PowerBook Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem General Safety Instructions Ergonomics Built-in display Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW