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Apple powerbook g4 Universal Serial Bus USB, Using USB Devices, USB Devices and Battery Power

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Your PowerBook comes with two USB ports, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and ﬂoppy disk drives. USB makes it easy to connect external equipment. In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running. Once you connect the device, it is ready to use. You don’t need to restart or reconﬁgure your computer.

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Using USB Devices

To use a USB device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you attach a new device.

Note: Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices. When you connect a USB device, if your PowerBook cannot ﬁnd the correct software, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software.

USB Devices and Battery Power

USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of a separate power adapter can be used with your PowerBook. However, these types of USB devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If you are going to have a device connected for an extended period, it is a good idea to plug in the power adapter.

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Contents

With Your PowerBook G4 information for PowerBook G4 computersIncludes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting Getting Started2001 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved Apple Computer, IncENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, IncContents Where to Go From Here1 Getting Started 2 Getting to Know Your ComputerUsing Your Computer TroubleshootingSpecifications FireWireAppendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Storing Your PowerBookContents ErgonomicsPage Getting Started Note Your computer may not include the A/C plugPlugging In the Computer 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle Opening the Display1 Push the display release button Turning the Computer On Problems Turning the Computer On?Moving Items on the Screen For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tipsm Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad Tips for Using the TrackpadAdjusting the Internal Display Use the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightnessAdjusting the Brightness 12 ChapterResolutions Supported by the Built-In Display m In Mac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control StripAdjusting the Display Resolution Where to Go From Here Calibrating Your Battery for Best PerformanceWhat to Do When You Are Finished Working Page If You Are New to the Mac Getting to Know Your ComputerBasic Features of Your PowerBook 18 ChapterPage Additional Features of Your PowerBook 20 ChapterÆ W f 22 Chapter Inside Your PowerBookPowerBook turned over The AirPort Card in your computer allows access to a wireless network Memory slotsRemovable hard disk AirPort CardAbout Mac OS 24 ChapterWhat You Can Do To Get StartedTips and Tricks To Learn MoreiTools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users EmailiCards iDisk1 Connect to the Internet 3 Click the iTools tab and then click the Free Sign Up buttonWhat You Can Do To Get StartedSherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective 28 Chapter1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open Sherlock 3 Select a Sherlock channel4 Type what you are looking for and click the Search button 1 Choose New Channel from the Channels menuMacintosh Products Guide Software made for MacThe Apple Store Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide WebApple Support Mac OSApple Hot News QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet 32 Chapter1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open QuickTime Player iMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies 34 ChapterYour computer comes with iMovie optimized for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS iTunes-Digital Music For Your Mac 36 ChapterResize the iTunes window or access iTunes from the Control Strip Connect your PowerBook to your stereo systemWhat You Can Do To Get StartedAuto Updating-Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge 38 Chapter1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open Software Update m In Mac OS X, open System Preferences and click Software UpdateAdjust your Software Update schedule Install new software automaticallyMultiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many 40 Chapter1 Create a new user Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions 42 ChapterUsing Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power 44 ChapterFor More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeUsing Your Computer FireWire power adapter PC Cards To eject a PC Card1 If the computer is turned on, drag the card’s icon to the Trash 2 Push the PC Card eject button once to release the buttonAirPort Wireless Internet and Networking How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessUsing Your Computer For More Information on AirPortEthernet 10/100/1000Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetInfrared IrDA External Video Support VGA and S-Video 52 ChapterTo connect an external monitor to your computer To connect a device to the TV out port Battery To remove the batteryRemoving and Replacing the Battery Using Your ComputerCharging a Battery Calibrating a New Battery for Best PerformanceSwapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep 56 ChapterTo conserve battery power, do one or more of the following Inserting a CD or DVD Disc DVD-ROM DriveTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps For More Information on Your DVD Drive Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD Discs Optional CD-RW Drive Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysUsing Your Computer Assigning Programmable Function Keys62 Chapter Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadFor More Information on Keyboard Controls Security Slot and Keyboard Lock For More Information on Security OptionsPage Working With Your Operating System Information About Software and Mac OS Using Classic in Mac OSAbout Mac OS Switching Between Operating Systems Restart your computerNeed Help? 3 Restart your computerInstalling Additional Memory Working Inside Your Computer2 Flip the computer over and remove the battery Installing Additional RAMWorking Inside Your Computer 6 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad 72 Chapter8 Locate the upper RAM expansion slot 74 Chapter 14 Turn the PowerBook over and replace the battery Working Inside Your ComputerIn Mac OS 1 Start up your computerMaking Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory 76 ChapterThe 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 Removing the Internal Hard Disk 78 ChapterWorking Inside Your Computer 80 Chapter 6 Carefully slide the bottom case away from you7 Pivot the bottom case up as shown in the illustration below Screws 9 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic boardConnector cable 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 6 Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board 84 Chapter8 Replace the battery and turn the computer over 86 Chapter Optical drive slotInstalling an AirPort Card 88 Chapter 5 Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable6 Fold the plastic tab on the AirPort Card over the top of the card Troubleshooting Information in This ChapterProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting If the computer won’t turn on or start up4 Follow the onscreen instructions Restoring Your Computer Software2 Insert the ﬁrst software restore CD into your drive Other Problems Locating Your Product Serial NumberIf you have a problem with a software program If you have problems with your Internet connectionPage Speciﬁcations Apple System Profilerm Modem standards K56ﬂex and PowerBook Specificationsm Graphics controller ATI Mobility Radeon 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 Cleaning Your PowerBook Carrying Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Care, Use, and Safety InformationSafety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power AdapterConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Ergonomics 102 Appendix BFor more information External mouseBuilt-in display Laser on pickup unit when reading a CD m Wavelength 790 nm m Power out of objective lens 3.3 mWLaser on pickup unit when reading a DVD m Wavelength 658 nm m Power out of objective lens 6 mW