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PowerBook G4 15-inch User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your PowerBook G4 computer
PowerBook G4 15-inch User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your PowerBook G4 computer
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..., FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple. and any use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in this manual incorporates copyright protection technology that the information in the U.S. Use of .... Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple is not responsible for limited viewing uses only. PowerPC is protected by Apple Computer, Inc. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to...
..., FireWire, iCal, iDVD, iLife, iMovie, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, Mac OS, and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple. and any use of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in this manual incorporates copyright protection technology that the information in the U.S. Use of .... Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple is not responsible for limited viewing uses only. PowerPC is protected by Apple Computer, Inc. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to...
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... Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 Getting More Information 19 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power Adapter 22 Using the Trackpad 23 Using the Keyboard 24 Using a Mouse 24 Learning About Mac OS ...a Printer 30 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 33 Using Your PowerBook 34 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices 36 Connecting With FireWire 38 Using PC Cards 39 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 40 Using Bluetooth Wireless...
... Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 Getting More Information 19 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power Adapter 22 Using the Trackpad 23 Using the Keyboard 24 Using a Mouse 24 Learning About Mac OS ...a Printer 30 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 33 Using Your PowerBook 34 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices 36 Connecting With FireWire 38 Using PC Cards 39 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 40 Using Bluetooth Wireless...
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... Computer 69 Using Apple Hardware Test 69 Installing Xcode Tools 69 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 71 Specifications Appendix B 73 Safety, Use, and Care Information 73 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 74 Using Your PowerBook 75 Understanding General ...Safety Instructions 76 Handling the Battery 76 Avoiding Hearing Damage 77 Understanding Ergonomics 78 Apple and the Environment Appendix C 79 Connecting to the Internet 81 Gathering the ...
... Computer 69 Using Apple Hardware Test 69 Installing Xcode Tools 69 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 71 Specifications Appendix B 73 Safety, Use, and Care Information 73 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 74 Using Your PowerBook 75 Understanding General ...Safety Instructions 76 Handling the Battery 76 Avoiding Hearing Damage 77 Understanding Ergonomics 78 Apple and the Environment Appendix C 79 Connecting to the Internet 81 Gathering the ...
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Getting Started 1 1 Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. Your PowerBook includes the following components: ® S-video-to-composite adapter AC plug DVI-to-VGA adapter Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 73) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. 5
Getting Started 1 1 Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. Your PowerBook includes the following components: ® S-video-to-composite adapter AC plug DVI-to-VGA adapter Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see "Safety, Use, and Care Information" on page 73) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. 5
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...Power adapter port ® AC cord To extend the reach of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the PowerBook power adapter port. AC plug Important: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your...attach the included AC cord to the outlet. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started First, pull up your PowerBook. Setting Up Your PowerBook Your PowerBook is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in the power adapter  Connecting the cables Â...
...Power adapter port ® AC cord To extend the reach of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the PowerBook power adapter port. AC plug Important: Make sure the AC plug is fully inserted into the power adapter and the electrical prongs on your...attach the included AC cord to the outlet. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started First, pull up your PowerBook. Setting Up Your PowerBook Your PowerBook is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in the power adapter  Connecting the cables Â...
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...; Contact your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you connect the internal modem to the Internet," on page 44. For information about your PowerBook to a wireless AirPort Extreme 802.11b or 802.11g network, you don't need cables. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Ethernet cord W Internal modem port ® Telephone cord...
...; Contact your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you connect the internal modem to the Internet," on page 44. For information about your PowerBook to a wireless AirPort Extreme 802.11b or 802.11g network, you don't need cables. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Ethernet cord W Internal modem port ® Telephone cord...
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... the cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Ethernet cord Telephone cord G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/ 1000 Base-T) Ethernet cord Step 3: Turn On Your PowerBook 1 To turn on (and stay on the...
... the cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Ethernet cord Telephone cord G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/ 1000 Base-T) Ethernet cord Step 3: Turn On Your PowerBook 1 To turn on (and stay on the...
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... when you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your PowerBook, press the power button (®) only once briefly (up to 1 second). It takes the PowerBook a few moments to start up your finger across the trackpad. After it starts up . The trackpad is designed... continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the computer to shut down again. 2 Use your PowerBook trackpad to select and move the pointer.
... when you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your PowerBook, press the power button (®) only once briefly (up to 1 second). It takes the PowerBook a few moments to start up your finger across the trackpad. After it starts up . The trackpad is designed... continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the computer to shut down again. 2 Use your PowerBook trackpad to select and move the pointer.
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...Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. Transferring information to your PowerBook does not affect the information on your previous Mac to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. The plug should light when you ... Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up , see a picture of transferring your new PowerBook. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on your computer. If you already have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable...
...Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. Transferring information to your PowerBook does not affect the information on your previous Mac to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. The plug should light when you ... Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time you enter your Internet and email information and set up , see a picture of transferring your new PowerBook. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on your computer. If you already have a standard 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable...
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...on the hard disk and partitions. Congratulations, you're up your computer to connect to transfer information when you used on your new PowerBook. (You may apply. If you already have only five authorized computers at a time for use Setup Assistant to the Internet. ...(ISP). Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new PowerBook is turned off FileVault, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Go to reinstall some of the applications you first start up another ...
...on the hard disk and partitions. Congratulations, you're up your computer to connect to transfer information when you used on your new PowerBook. (You may apply. If you already have only five authorized computers at a time for use Setup Assistant to the Internet. ...(ISP). Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new PowerBook is turned off FileVault, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Go to reinstall some of the applications you first start up another ...
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... key Media Eject key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 ¤ Brightness controls - Basic Features of Your PowerBook AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth antenna window Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth antenna window Microphone Function key (Fn) ® ® Power button...
... key Media Eject key F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 num lock F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 ¤ Brightness controls - Basic Features of Your PowerBook AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth antenna window Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth antenna window Microphone Function key (Fn) ® ® Power button...
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...coming from the speakers and headphone port. When the numeric keypad is activated, a green light glows on and off (O) the brightness of your PowerBook display. - C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to sleep. Built-in speakers and... time when you can read and write to devices such as mice, keyboards, and cell phones. Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the PowerBook is preset to eject a disc. See "Using the Trackpad" on the trackpad; The light glows steadily for details. ® Power button Turn ...
...coming from the speakers and headphone port. When the numeric keypad is activated, a green light glows on and off (O) the brightness of your PowerBook display. - C Media Eject key Press and hold to activate customized actions assigned to the function keys (F1 to sleep. Built-in speakers and... time when you can read and write to devices such as mice, keyboards, and cell phones. Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the PowerBook is preset to eject a disc. See "Using the Trackpad" on the trackpad; The light glows steadily for details. ® Power button Turn ...
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... files. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other video device. For additional information... about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your PowerBook," on your PowerBook battery. Accepts Type I or Type II PC Card and CardBus formats. You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device ...
... files. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 d Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as digital videocameras, and external storage devices. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other video device. For additional information... about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your PowerBook," on your PowerBook battery. Accepts Type I or Type II PC Card and CardBus formats. You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device ...
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... light on the keyboard. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook automatically wakes from the hard disk. To put the computer to sleep. To wake the computer: Â If the display is already open it and bypass the startup process. m Choose Apple () > Sleep from your computer while the hard disk... is in the dialog that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your PowerBook, you can put it to sleep or shut it ...
... light on the keyboard. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook automatically wakes from the hard disk. To put the computer to sleep. To wake the computer: Â If the display is already open it and bypass the startup process. m Choose Apple () > Sleep from your computer while the hard disk... is in the dialog that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your PowerBook, you can put it to sleep or shut it ...
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...Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 To calibrate your battery: 1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your work and close all your PowerBook battery until the light on briefly during this time as long as the adapter is fully charged again. Save all applications when the battery ...the onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged. 2 Allow the battery to use your PowerBook for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from your computer during the shutdown process. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running ...
...Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 To calibrate your battery: 1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your work and close all your PowerBook battery until the light on briefly during this time as long as the adapter is fully charged again. Save all applications when the battery ...the onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged. 2 Allow the battery to use your PowerBook for an extended period of the following: m Choose Apple () > Shut Down from your computer during the shutdown process. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running ...
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...support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. Â If you can't find the answer to your question in these resources: Â Learn the important basics about your PowerBook. Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Tiger ...your computer for information about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting More Information For more information about your computer. Â If you from using your computer's applications and Internet features. For more information about your PowerBook, check out these places, see...
...support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. Â If you can't find the answer to your question in these resources: Â Learn the important basics about your PowerBook. Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Tiger ...your computer for information about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting More Information For more information about your computer. Â If you from using your computer's applications and Internet features. For more information about your PowerBook, check out these places, see...
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... the unit within normal operating temperatures. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on page 51 for some time, small fans might turn on to know your PowerBook while discs are part of the case to the office, library, class, or wherever you get warm. The bottom of the case is raised slightly... to let the hard disk and any optical disc (such as these are spinning. 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your hard disk and optical drive. Avoid jostling or bumping your new...
... the unit within normal operating temperatures. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on page 51 for some time, small fans might turn on to know your PowerBook while discs are part of the case to the office, library, class, or wherever you get warm. The bottom of the case is raised slightly... to let the hard disk and any optical disc (such as these are spinning. 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your hard disk and optical drive. Avoid jostling or bumping your new...
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Your PowerBook has a 15.2-inch display with the brightness icon (¤) to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls Keyboard illumination controls ® To turn off the automatic display brightness feature: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Use a ...image to cover the entire screen and eliminate the black bands. 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook Adjusting Your Display After you begin working with your new PowerBook, you might need to adjust your screen by switching from the menu bar.
Your PowerBook has a 15.2-inch display with the brightness icon (¤) to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls Keyboard illumination controls ® To turn off the automatic display brightness feature: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Use a ...image to cover the entire screen and eliminate the black bands. 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook Adjusting Your Display After you begin working with your new PowerBook, you might need to adjust your screen by switching from the menu bar.
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...your computer, an indicator light turns on. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the adapter. The AC cord provides a grounded connection. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully... indicates that the battery is fully assembled before plugging in to an electrical outlet. Attach the included AC cord to Know Your PowerBook 21 Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that came with your display...
...your computer, an indicator light turns on. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the adapter. The AC cord provides a grounded connection. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully... indicates that the battery is fully assembled before plugging in to an electrical outlet. Attach the included AC cord to Know Your PowerBook 21 Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that came with your display...