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Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is available in Mac Help. Adjusting Your Monitor Use the Monitors control panel to adjust the settings for your computer: m Choose Shut Down from the Special menu. m For ... installing additional drives, memory, or PCI cards, or changing the computer's battery, see "Maintaining Your Display" on a power strip or by turning off the switch on page 86. To register a new Apple display with Apple, go to Know Your Computer," on page 35. m For information about troubleshooting your display, see Chapter 4, "Working...
Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is available in Mac Help. Adjusting Your Monitor Use the Monitors control panel to adjust the settings for your computer: m Choose Shut Down from the Special menu. m For ... installing additional drives, memory, or PCI cards, or changing the computer's battery, see "Maintaining Your Display" on a power strip or by turning off the switch on page 86. To register a new Apple display with Apple, go to Know Your Computer," on page 35. m For information about troubleshooting your display, see Chapter 4, "Working...
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... your own video masterpieces? Want to create your computer's important hardware and software features. It provides an overview of your Power Mac G4 can edit video on page 35, and the online explanations in Mac Help (see what your computer's features presented and briefly explained. Take a look at iMovie and find out...
... your own video masterpieces? Want to create your computer's important hardware and software features. It provides an overview of your Power Mac G4 can edit video on page 35, and the online explanations in Mac Help (see what your computer's features presented and briefly explained. Take a look at iMovie and find out...
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..., USB ports, networking, and more. You'll find instructions for using the important features of your computer, including your Power Mac G4 computer. Explanations are provided for m "Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse" on page 36 m "Using USB Devices" on page 38 m "Using FireWire Devices" on page 40 m "Using Your DVD... 47 m "Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy" on page 48 m "Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer" on page 49 m "Transferring Information Between Two Apple Computers" on page 50 m "Using the Computer as a Server Without a Monitor" on page 50 35
..., USB ports, networking, and more. You'll find instructions for using the important features of your computer, including your Power Mac G4 computer. Explanations are provided for m "Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse" on page 36 m "Using USB Devices" on page 38 m "Using FireWire Devices" on page 40 m "Using Your DVD... 47 m "Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy" on page 48 m "Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer" on page 49 m "Transferring Information Between Two Apple Computers" on page 50 m "Using the Computer as a Server Without a Monitor" on page 50 35
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... with two USB ports, which you can use to connect many USB devices. USB ports (2) To use . From then on, your Power Mac G4 cannot find the correct software, it asks you connect the device, it is ready to use a USB device with many types of external devices,... the device. Once you to search the Internet to find it easy to work with the device. USB makes it . 38 Chapter 3 Note : Apple has already included software to connect external equipment. If, when you connect a USB device, your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you do not...
... with two USB ports, which you can use to connect many USB devices. USB ports (2) To use . From then on, your Power Mac G4 cannot find the correct software, it asks you connect the device, it is ready to use a USB device with many types of external devices,... the device. Once you to search the Internet to find it easy to work with the device. USB makes it . 38 Chapter 3 Note : Apple has already included software to connect external equipment. If, when you connect a USB device, your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you do not...
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... from the Help menu and search for your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Connecting Multiple USB Devices Your Power Mac G4 has two USB ports. You can also find information on USB devices available for "USB." The USB hub connects to an open port on ...USB is available in Mac Help. USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on your computer, go to use more than two devices, purchase a USB hub. If you...
... from the Help menu and search for your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Connecting Multiple USB Devices Your Power Mac G4 has two USB ports. You can also find information on USB devices available for "USB." The USB hub connects to an open port on ...USB is available in Mac Help. USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on your computer, go to use more than two devices, purchase a USB hub. If you...
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...Apple's iMovie to transfer files, you easily connect and disconnect external devices-such as digital video (DV) cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. To start up from the FireWire cable, so there is a high-speed data transfer system that lets you can use FireWire to connect your Power Mac G4... to the computer and install any software that came with a standard 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire cable that your computer. Then you can use to carry around a power supply. In addition, most ...
...Apple's iMovie to transfer files, you easily connect and disconnect external devices-such as digital video (DV) cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. To start up from the FireWire cable, so there is a high-speed data transfer system that lets you can use FireWire to connect your Power Mac G4... to the computer and install any software that came with a standard 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire cable that your computer. Then you can use to carry around a power supply. In addition, most ...
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...for your computer, go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/firewire To connect your Power Mac G4 in FireWire target disk mode, follow these steps: 1 Use a standard FireWire cable with a 6-pin connector on the Power Mac G4 to check the version of FireWire installed. If you have FireWire..., drag the Power Mac G4 hard disk icon to the Trash to unmount the drive. 4 Press the power button on each end to connect your Power Mac G4 to must have an older version, check the Apple FireWire Web site at www.apple.com/guide Using Your Computer 41 Use Apple System Profiler...
...for your computer, go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/firewire To connect your Power Mac G4 in FireWire target disk mode, follow these steps: 1 Use a standard FireWire cable with a 6-pin connector on the Power Mac G4 to check the version of FireWire installed. If you have FireWire..., drag the Power Mac G4 hard disk icon to the Trash to unmount the drive. 4 Press the power button on each end to connect your Power Mac G4 to must have an older version, check the Apple FireWire Web site at www.apple.com/guide Using Your Computer 41 Use Apple System Profiler...
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... touch the surface of the drive. 2 Place a disc in the tray, with the label facing up, and make sure the disc is ready for your Power Mac G4 from CD and DVD discs using the DVD drive. You can install or run software from your Apple dealer or the Apple Store (www.apple.com/store).
... touch the surface of the drive. 2 Place a disc in the tray, with the label facing up, and make sure the disc is ready for your Power Mac G4 from CD and DVD discs using the DVD drive. You can install or run software from your Apple dealer or the Apple Store (www.apple.com/store).
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... from the Help menu and search for "discs." Additional information on your Power Mac G4. For help using CD or DVD discs is open. For More Information on Your DVD Drive For instructions on using Apple DVD Player, open Apple DVD Player (in Mac Help. Push the cartridge into the hole. 4 Push firmly until the...
... from the Help menu and search for "discs." Additional information on your Power Mac G4. For help using CD or DVD discs is open. For More Information on Your DVD Drive For instructions on using Apple DVD Player, open Apple DVD Player (in Mac Help. Push the cartridge into the hole. 4 Push firmly until the...
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... if it needs to a telephone line. 44 Chapter 3 To connect the Apple 56K V.90 internal modem, plug one end of the computer and the other end into a power outlet. The modem will prevent a destructive voltage overload from damaging the modem....menu). Warning Disconnect your modem from the phone jack during lightning or thunder storms. This will not work with an Apple 56K V.90 internal modem installed. Modem port icon Modem port Important Make sure you connect the internal modem to ..., or USB hub. Also look for instructions about the internal modem is available in Mac Help (in homes.
... if it needs to a telephone line. 44 Chapter 3 To connect the Apple 56K V.90 internal modem, plug one end of the computer and the other end into a power outlet. The modem will prevent a destructive voltage overload from damaging the modem....menu). Warning Disconnect your modem from the phone jack during lightning or thunder storms. This will not work with an Apple 56K V.90 internal modem installed. Modem port icon Modem port Important Make sure you connect the internal modem to ..., or USB hub. Also look for instructions about the internal modem is available in Mac Help (in homes.
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...network administrator can also get help configuring your network software using Ethernet, is connected to the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide 46 Chapter 3 For More Information on networking products you can use with your network connection. Ethernet port (Twisted-pair...up the computer, you start up an Ethernet network or transferring files using Mac Help (in Mac Help. You can provide the necessary information. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for your Power Mac G4, go to a twisted-pair Ethernet network. 2 Plug the other end of the ...
...network administrator can also get help configuring your network software using Ethernet, is connected to the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide 46 Chapter 3 For More Information on networking products you can use with your network connection. Ethernet port (Twisted-pair...up the computer, you start up an Ethernet network or transferring files using Mac Help (in Mac Help. You can provide the necessary information. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for your Power Mac G4, go to a twisted-pair Ethernet network. 2 Plug the other end of the ...
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... known as a ba se sta tio n, which is connected to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Your Power Mac G4 is an AirPort Card.
... known as a ba se sta tio n, which is connected to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Your Power Mac G4 is an AirPort Card.
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Warning Several kinds of the computer's system software, to adjust sleep settings. You may also find more information about avoiding interference. Sleep is a state in use. 48 Chapter 3 Note : Macintosh Server G4 computers are exactly as you left them to do so. You can also find... AirPort Card or AirPort Base Station, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or go to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store Additional information on Apple's AirPort Web site at www.apple.com/airport Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy Power Mac G4 computers are set to go to sleep after a...
Warning Several kinds of the computer's system software, to adjust sleep settings. You may also find more information about avoiding interference. Sleep is a state in use. 48 Chapter 3 Note : Macintosh Server G4 computers are exactly as you left them to do so. You can also find... AirPort Card or AirPort Base Station, contact your Apple-authorized dealer or go to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store Additional information on Apple's AirPort Web site at www.apple.com/airport Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy Power Mac G4 computers are set to go to sleep after a...
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...Because the card has two channels, one or more internal SCSI hard disks connected to it. To connect older SCSI devices that use the Apple System Profiler to find out whether an installed card is in the Energy Settings portion of the Control Strip m open the Special... slower data transfer rates, to the external port of the computer m select a sleep mode in sleep, the front panel power button light pulses. Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer Some Power Mac G4 computer configurations come with an Ultra160 Dual Channel SCSI card installed in a PCI slot with the computer...
...Because the card has two channels, one or more internal SCSI hard disks connected to it. To connect older SCSI devices that use the Apple System Profiler to find out whether an installed card is in the Energy Settings portion of the Control Strip m open the Special... slower data transfer rates, to the external port of the computer m select a sleep mode in sleep, the front panel power button light pulses. Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer Some Power Mac G4 computer configurations come with an Ultra160 Dual Channel SCSI card installed in a PCI slot with the computer...
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To check the amounts of DRAM and video memory installed, use registered or buffered SDRAM. Important DIMMs from recent Power Macintosh G3 and G4 computers and servers are not compatible with your computer's DRAM to a maximum of memory devices on the main logic board. You can also ...devices. If you install 512 MB DIMMs they fit into the DRAM DIMM slots. 54 Chapter 4 do not use the Apple System Profiler pro gram . You can expand your Power Mac G4. To check the compatibility of your computer's four DRAM DIMM slots on a DIMM is 16. Do not use older DIMMs ...
To check the amounts of DRAM and video memory installed, use registered or buffered SDRAM. Important DIMMs from recent Power Macintosh G3 and G4 computers and servers are not compatible with your computer's DRAM to a maximum of memory devices on the main logic board. You can also ...devices. If you install 512 MB DIMMs they fit into the DRAM DIMM slots. 54 Chapter 4 do not use the Apple System Profiler pro gram . You can expand your Power Mac G4. To check the compatibility of your computer's four DRAM DIMM slots on a DIMM is 16. Do not use older DIMMs ...
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...Follow the ATA drive instructions when installing a SCSI drive. This cable has the required connectors and a built-in position 3 (see "Inside Your Power Mac-Your Computer's Internal Expansion Options" on the drive carrier so that are 1" high are accessible. 64 Chapter 4 Position the hard disk drive on... page 18). A single factory-installed drive uses SCSI ID 0; SCSI drives that the ribbon cable connector and the power cord connector are attached to those presented in the top position of the drive carrier by screwing it is installed in lower drive position...
...Follow the ATA drive instructions when installing a SCSI drive. This cable has the required connectors and a built-in position 3 (see "Inside Your Power Mac-Your Computer's Internal Expansion Options" on the drive carrier so that are 1" high are accessible. 64 Chapter 4 Position the hard disk drive on... page 18). A single factory-installed drive uses SCSI ID 0; SCSI drives that the ribbon cable connector and the power cord connector are attached to those presented in the top position of the drive carrier by screwing it is installed in lower drive position...
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...fically to accept AGP cards that function only at 2X speed. You can add a 66 MHz card to 12 inches long. Maximum power consumption for a replacement AGP card should not exceed 45 watts ( W). 66 Chapter 4 About AGP Cards Your AGP card, installed in its...installing cards in slot 1, provides the computer's monitor port. Maximum power consumption for all three PCI expansion cards should not exceed 8 watts ( W). Warning Do not use cards that have a 66 MHz card, check the card's manufacturer to your Power Mac G4 by synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) soldered onto the AGP card.
...fically to accept AGP cards that function only at 2X speed. You can add a 66 MHz card to 12 inches long. Maximum power consumption for a replacement AGP card should not exceed 45 watts ( W). 66 Chapter 4 About AGP Cards Your AGP card, installed in its...installing cards in slot 1, provides the computer's monitor port. Maximum power consumption for all three PCI expansion cards should not exceed 8 watts ( W). Warning Do not use cards that have a 66 MHz card, check the card's manufacturer to your Power Mac G4 by synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) soldered onto the AGP card.
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...the Option and Command (x) keys and then press the Esc key. If a dialog box appears, click Force Quit. m If the pro blem o ccurs frequently, choose Mac Help from the Special menu in the connectors and make sure the mouse and keyboard are some things you have a problem while working with your... computer's system software. 73 m If all else fails, unplug the power cord to turn the computer off , press the button again to see if it on the front of the computer for...
...the Option and Command (x) keys and then press the Esc key. If a dialog box appears, click Force Quit. m If the pro blem o ccurs frequently, choose Mac Help from the Special menu in the connectors and make sure the mouse and keyboard are some things you have a problem while working with your... computer's system software. 73 m If all else fails, unplug the power cord to turn the computer off , press the button again to see if it on the front of the computer for...
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...keys until you hear the startup sound a second time. m Contact an Apple-authorized service provider. Choose Mac Help from a manufacturer other internal component, make sure the power cord is connected to a working with your computer's system software. m The plug on how to prevent and solve problems. You... may need to the Apple Support Web site on or ...
...keys until you hear the startup sound a second time. m Contact an Apple-authorized service provider. Choose Mac Help from a manufacturer other internal component, make sure the power cord is connected to a working with your computer's system software. m The plug on how to prevent and solve problems. You... may need to the Apple Support Web site on or ...
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...and your monitor using both Energy Saver and a screen saver program, the screen saver program may be conflicting with a backlighting lamp. The operating system may want to calibrate your display, see a sequence o f two sho rt fla shes a nd a lo ng fla sh, the monitor ...power light can display a series of information on color and your display, see a repea ting sequence o f three sho rt fla shes, the monitor is connected firmly to display colors. No colors appear on the screen or the colors don't look right. m If yo u see Mac Help. Contact an Apple...
...and your monitor using both Energy Saver and a screen saver program, the screen saver program may be conflicting with a backlighting lamp. The operating system may want to calibrate your display, see a sequence o f two sho rt fla shes a nd a lo ng fla sh, the monitor ...power light can display a series of information on color and your display, see a repea ting sequence o f three sho rt fla shes, the monitor is connected firmly to display colors. No colors appear on the screen or the colors don't look right. m If yo u see Mac Help. Contact an Apple...
