Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting
With Your PowerBook G4
information for PowerBook G4 computers
Getting Started
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1 Getting Started
Contents
Where to Go From Here
2 Getting to Know Your Computer
Specifications
Using Your Computer
Troubleshooting
FireWire
Contents
Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information
Storing Your PowerBook
Ergonomics
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Getting Started
Note Your computer may not include the A/C plug
Plugging In the Computer
1 Push the display release button
Opening the Display
2 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 Screen
For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips
Tips for Using the Trackpad
Adjusting the Brightness
Adjusting the Internal Display
Use the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness
12 Chapter
Adjusting the Display Resolution
m In Mac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip
Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display
Where to Go From Here
Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance
What to Do When You Are Finished Working
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If You Are New to the Mac
Getting to Know Your Computer
Basic Features of Your PowerBook
18 Chapter
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Additional Features of Your PowerBook
20 Chapter
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PowerBook turned over
Inside Your PowerBook
22 Chapter
Removable hard disk
The AirPort Card in your computer allows access to a wireless network
Memory slots
AirPort Card
About Mac OS
24 Chapter
Tips and Tricks
What You Can Do
To Get Started
To Learn More
iCards
iTools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users
Email
iDisk
What You Can Do
1 Connect to the Internet
3 Click the iTools tab and then click the Free Sign Up button
To Get Started
Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective
28 Chapter
4 Type what you are looking for and click the Search button
1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open Sherlock
3 Select a Sherlock channel
1 Choose New Channel from the Channels menu
The Apple Store
Macintosh Products Guide
Software made for Mac
Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web
Apple Hot News
Mac OS
Apple Support
QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet
32 Chapter
1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open QuickTime Player
iMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies
34 Chapter
Your computer comes with iMovie optimized for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS
iTunes-Digital Music For Your Mac
36 Chapter
What You Can Do
Resize the iTunes window or access iTunes from the Control Strip
Connect your PowerBook to your stereo system
To Get Started
Auto Updating-Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge
38 Chapter
Adjust your Software Update schedule
1 Connect to the Internet 2 Open Software Update
m In Mac OS X, open System Preferences and click Software Update
Install new software automatically
Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many
40 Chapter
1 Create a new user
Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions
42 Chapter
Using Your Computer
USB Devices and Battery Power
Universal Serial Bus USB
Using USB Devices
44 Chapter
Using Your Computer
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time
For More Information on USB
FireWire
power adapter
1 If the computer is turned on, drag the card’s icon to the Trash
PC Cards
To eject a PC Card
2 Push the PC Card eject button once to release the button
Using Your Computer
AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking
How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access
For More Information on AirPort
Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T
For More Information on Using Ethernet
Infrared IrDA
External Video Support VGA and S-Video
52 Chapter
To connect an external monitor to your computer
To connect a device to the TV out port
Removing and Replacing the Battery
Battery
To remove the battery
Using Your Computer
Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep
Charging a Battery
Calibrating a New Battery for Best Performance
56 Chapter
To 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 Drive
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc
Playing DVD Discs
Ejecting a Disc
For More Information on Your DVD Drive
Optional CD-RW Drive
Using Your Computer
Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys
Using the Standard Function Keys
Assigning Programmable Function Keys
For More Information on Keyboard Controls
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
62 Chapter
Security Slot and Keyboard Lock
For More Information on Security Options
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Working With Your Operating System
About Mac OS
Using Classic in Mac OS
Information About Software and Mac OS
Switching Between Operating Systems
Restart your computer
Need Help?
3 Restart your computer
Installing Additional Memory
Working Inside Your Computer
2 Flip the computer over and remove the battery
Installing Additional RAM
Working Inside Your Computer
6 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad
72 Chapter
8 Locate the upper RAM expansion slot
74 Chapter
14 Turn the PowerBook over and replace the battery
Working Inside Your Computer
Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory
In Mac OS
1 Start up your computer
76 Chapter
The 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 Chapter
Working Inside Your Computer
7 Pivot the bottom case up as shown in the illustration below
6 Carefully slide the bottom case away from you
80 Chapter
Connector cable
9 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board
Screws
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 Chapter
8 Replace the battery and turn the computer over
86 Chapter
Optical drive slot
Installing 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 cable
88 Chapter
Troubleshooting
Information in This Chapter
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
Troubleshooting
If the computer won’t turn on or start up
2 Insert the first software restore CD into your drive
Restoring Your Computer Software
4 Follow the onscreen instructions
If you have a problem with a software program
Other Problems
Locating Your Product Serial Number
If you have problems with your Internet connection
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Specifications
Apple System Profiler
m Graphics controller ATI Mobility Radeon
PowerBook Specifications
m 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 PowerBook
Carrying Your PowerBook
Care, Use, and Safety Information
Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Plugging In the Power Adapter
Using Your PowerBook
General Safety Instructions
Ergonomics
102 Appendix B
Built-in display
External mouse
For more information
Laser on pickup unit when reading a DVD
Laser on pickup unit when reading a CD
m Wavelength 790 nm m Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW
m Wavelength 658 nm m Power out of objective lens 6 mW