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5Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable.

Make sure to slide the card all the way in until you feel that the card is securely attached to the connector.

AirPort Card

5Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable.

Make sure that the connector on the end of the antenna cable is straight before inserting it into the card. When it is connected, make sure the end of the antenna cable is secured by the small clip shown in the illustration below.

Antenna clip

6Fold the plastic tab on the AirPort Card over the top of the card.

Important The plastic tab must be folded over the card. If the tab is not folded over, you will not be able to securely attach the bottom case to the computer.

Attach the bottom case to the computer. Follow the instructions in the previous section, “Removing the Internal Hard Disk,” beginning on page 85.

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Apple powerbook g4 manual Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable, Chapter

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 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?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 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 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 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 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 ChapterUsing Your Computer Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeFor More Information on USB 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 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 Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysUsing Your Computer 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 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 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 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 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 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 BBuilt-in display External mouseFor more information 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