Getting Started | Apple G4 15 manual

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Getting Started

Your PowerBook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never used a PowerBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started and where to get more information.

If you are an experienced user, you may already know enough to get started. Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your Computer,” to ﬁnd out about the new features of this PowerBook.

Phone cord

Composite-to-S-video cable

Power adapter

Power cord

Important Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 85) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket.

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Apple G4 15 manual Getting Started

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 If the computer still doesn’t start up, see Problems Turning the Computer On?Turning the Computer On 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 If you would like additional information, see the following Where to Go From HereCalibrating Your Battery for Best Performance Shut Down Your PowerBook What to Do When You Are Finished WorkingPut Your PowerBook to Sleep 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 Get Started What You Can DoTips and Tricks To Learn More 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 Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time Using FireWire Devices FireWireThese are some of the things you can do with FireWire For More Information on FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on PC Cards PC CardsInserting and Ejecting a PC Card For More Information on AirPort AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using Ethernet For More Information on Infrared Infrared IrDAMaking an Infrared Connection 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 Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep Charging a BatteryCalibrating a New Battery for Best Performance Use a lighter desktop pattern Battery-Saving TipsFor More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Inserting Discs DVD Drive For More Information on Your DVD Drive Ejecting a Disc From the DVD DrivePlaying DVD Discs Assigning Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysKeyboard Controls and 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 Output DC 14.4 PowerBook SpecificationsModem speed 53 kilobits per second Kbps External monitor in extended desktop mode Page To clean your PowerBook screen, do the following Cleaning Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook Display Plugging In the Power Adapter Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBook General Safety Instructions Ergonomics Built-in display Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW