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FireWire

FireWire

Your computer has one FireWire port. FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as digital video (DV ) cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting

your computer.

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These are some of the things you can do with FireWire:

mConnect a digital video camera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality video directly on your computer using video editing software such as iMovie.

mConnect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use it to back up data or transfer ﬁles. A FireWire hard disk icon appears on your desktop after you connect the drive to

your PowerBook.

mStart up from an external FireWire hard disk. Connect an external FireWire disk (with a valid System Folder installed on it) and then do the following:

m In Mac OS 9, open the Startup Disk control panel and click the FireWire disk.

m In Mac OS X, open the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences and click the FireWire disk.

m Restart your computer.

Using FireWire Devices

To use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to the computer and install any software that came with the device. Your computer automatically senses when you attach a new device.

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Contents

Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting With Your PowerBook G4information for PowerBook G4 computers Getting StartedENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered trademark 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reservedApple Computer, Inc Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc1 Getting Started ContentsWhere to Go From Here 2 Getting to Know Your ComputerSpecifications Using Your ComputerTroubleshooting FireWireContents Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety InformationStoring Your PowerBook ErgonomicsPage Getting Started Note Your computer may not include the A/C plugPlugging In the Computer 1 Push the display release button Opening the Display2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle Turning the Computer On Problems Turning the Computer On?m Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad Moving Items on the ScreenFor best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips Tips for Using the TrackpadAdjusting the Brightness Adjusting the Internal DisplayUse the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness 12 ChapterAdjusting the Display Resolution m In Mac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control StripResolutions Supported by the Built-In Display 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 PowerBook turned over Inside Your PowerBook22 Chapter Removable hard disk The AirPort Card in your computer allows access to a wireless networkMemory slots AirPort CardAbout Mac OS 24 ChapterTips and Tricks What You Can DoTo Get Started To Learn MoreiCards iTools-Free Internet Services for Mac UsersEmail iDiskWhat You Can Do 1 Connect to the Internet3 Click the iTools tab and then click the Free Sign Up button To Get StartedSherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective 28 Chapter4 Type what you are looking for and click the Search button 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open Sherlock3 Select a Sherlock channel 1 Choose New Channel from the Channels menuThe Apple Store Macintosh Products GuideSoftware made for Mac Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide WebApple Hot News Mac OSApple Support 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 ChapterWhat You Can Do Resize the iTunes window or access iTunes from the Control StripConnect your PowerBook to your stereo system To Get StartedAuto Updating-Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge 38 ChapterAdjust your Software Update schedule 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open Software Updatem In Mac OS X, open System Preferences and click Software Update 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 USB Devices and Battery Power Universal Serial Bus USBUsing USB Devices 44 ChapterUsing Your Computer Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeFor More Information on USB FireWire power adapter 1 If the computer is turned on, drag the card’s icon to the Trash PC CardsTo eject a PC Card 2 Push the PC Card eject button once to release the buttonUsing Your Computer AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access 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 Removing and Replacing the Battery BatteryTo remove the battery Using Your ComputerSwapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep Charging a BatteryCalibrating a New Battery for Best Performance 56 ChapterTo 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 Using Your Computer Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function KeysUsing the Standard Function Keys Assigning Programmable Function KeysFor More Information on Keyboard Controls Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad62 Chapter Security Slot and Keyboard Lock For More Information on Security OptionsPage Working With Your Operating System About Mac OS Using Classic in Mac OSInformation About Software and 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 ComputerMaking Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory In Mac OS1 Start up your computer 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 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 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 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 Troubleshooting Information in This ChapterProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting If the computer won’t turn on or start up2 Insert the ﬁrst software restore CD into your drive Restoring Your Computer Software4 Follow the onscreen instructions If you have a problem with a software program Other ProblemsLocating Your Product Serial Number If you have problems with your Internet connectionPage Speciﬁcations Apple System Profilerm 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 Storing Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBookCarrying Your PowerBook Care, Use, and Safety InformationConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Ergonomics 102 Appendix BBuilt-in display External mouseFor more information Laser on pickup unit when reading a DVD Laser on pickup unit when reading a CDm Wavelength 790 nm m Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW m Wavelength 658 nm m Power out of objective lens 6 mW