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Getting to Know Your Computer

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Getting Started With Your PowerBook G4information for PowerBook G4 computers Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshootingJava is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reservedApple Computer, Inc ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark2 Getting to Know Your Computer ContentsWhere to Go From Here 1 Getting StartedFireWire Using Your ComputerTroubleshooting SpecificationsErgonomics Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety InformationStoring Your PowerBook ContentsPage Note Your computer may not include the A/C plug Getting StartedPlugging In the Computer 1 Push the display release button Opening the Display2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle Problems Turning the Computer On? Turning the Computer OnTips for Using the Trackpad Moving Items on the ScreenFor best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips m Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad12 Chapter Adjusting the Internal DisplayUse the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness Adjusting the BrightnessAdjusting the Display Resolution m In Mac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control StripResolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance Where to Go From HereWhat to Do When You Are Finished Working Page Getting to Know Your Computer If You Are New to the Mac18 Chapter Basic Features of Your PowerBookPage 20 Chapter Additional Features of Your PowerBookÆ W f PowerBook turned over Inside Your PowerBook22 Chapter AirPort Card The AirPort Card in your computer allows access to a wireless networkMemory slots Removable hard disk24 Chapter About Mac OSTo Learn More What You Can DoTo Get Started Tips and TricksiDisk iTools-Free Internet Services for Mac UsersEmail iCardsTo Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet3 Click the iTools tab and then click the Free Sign Up button What You Can Do28 Chapter Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective1 Choose New Channel from the Channels menu 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open Sherlock3 Select a Sherlock channel 4 Type what you are looking for and click the Search buttonApple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web Macintosh Products GuideSoftware made for Mac The Apple StoreApple Hot News Mac OSApple Support 32 Chapter QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open QuickTime Player 34 Chapter iMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital MoviesYour computer comes with iMovie optimized for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS 36 Chapter iTunes-Digital Music For Your MacTo Get Started Resize the iTunes window or access iTunes from the Control StripConnect your PowerBook to your stereo system What You Can Do38 Chapter Auto Updating-Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting EdgeInstall new software automatically 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open Software Updatem In Mac OS X, open System Preferences and click Software Update Adjust your Software Update schedule40 Chapter Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many1 Create a new user 42 Chapter Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh QuestionsUsing Your Computer 44 Chapter Universal Serial Bus USBUsing USB Devices USB Devices and Battery PowerUsing Your Computer Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeFor More Information on USB FireWire power adapter 2 Push the PC Card eject button once to release the button PC CardsTo eject a PC Card 1 If the computer is turned on, drag the card’s icon to the TrashFor More Information on AirPort AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access Using Your ComputerFor More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-TInfrared IrDA 52 Chapter External Video Support VGA and S-VideoTo connect an external monitor to your computer To connect a device to the TV out port Using Your Computer BatteryTo remove the battery Removing and Replacing the Battery56 Chapter Charging a BatteryCalibrating a New Battery for Best Performance Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in SleepTo conserve battery power, do one or more of the following To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps DVD-ROM DriveInserting a CD or DVD Disc Playing DVD Discs Ejecting a DiscFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Optional CD-RW Drive Assigning Programmable Function Keys Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function KeysUsing the Standard Function Keys Using Your ComputerFor More Information on Keyboard Controls Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad62 Chapter For More Information on Security Options Security Slot and Keyboard LockPage Working With Your Operating System About Mac OS Using Classic in Mac OSInformation About Software and Mac OS Restart your computer Switching Between Operating Systems3 Restart your computer Need Help?Working Inside Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryInstalling Additional RAM 2 Flip the computer over and remove the batteryWorking Inside Your Computer 72 Chapter 6 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad8 Locate the upper RAM expansion slot 74 Chapter Working Inside Your Computer 14 Turn the PowerBook over and replace the battery76 Chapter In Mac OS1 Start up your computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New MemoryThe total includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer, use Apple System Proﬁler. Under Mac OS 9, choose Apple System Proﬁler from the Apple K menu. Under Mac OS X, open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder, and double-click the Apple System Proﬁler application to open it 78 Chapter Removing the Internal Hard DiskWorking Inside Your Computer 7 Pivot the bottom case up as shown in the illustration below 6 Carefully slide the bottom case away from you80 Chapter Connector cable 9 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic boardScrews Follow the steps in this section to replace the hard disk 3 Insert the two screws into the two rubber stoppers, and screw them into the left side of the drive. Then make sure that the bottom and left and right sides of the drive are covered by the Mylar sheath 84 Chapter 6 Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board8 Replace the battery and turn the computer over Optical drive slot 86 ChapterInstalling an AirPort Card 6 Fold the plastic tab on the AirPort Card over the top of the card 5 Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable88 Chapter Information in This Chapter TroubleshootingProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t turn on or start up Troubleshooting2 Insert the ﬁrst software restore CD into your drive Restoring Your Computer Software4 Follow the onscreen instructions If you have problems with your Internet connection Other ProblemsLocating Your Product Serial Number If you have a problem with a software programPage Apple System Profiler Speciﬁcationsm Graphics controller ATI Mobility Radeon PowerBook Specificationsm Modem standards K56ﬂex and m Up to thousands of colors 1792 x 1344, 1856 x 1392, and 1920 x An external PAL video device or TV supports the following resolutions Care, Use, and Safety Information Cleaning Your PowerBookCarrying Your PowerBook Storing Your PowerBookUsing Your PowerBook Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal ModemGeneral Safety Instructions 102 Appendix B ErgonomicsBuilt-in display External mouseFor more information m Wavelength 658 nm m Power out of objective lens 6 mW Laser on pickup unit when reading a CDm Wavelength 790 nm m Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW Laser on pickup unit when reading a DVD