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Power Mac G4 (Digital Audio): Setting Up (Manual)

1. Setting Up Your Power Mac G4 Includes setup and expansion information for Power Mac G4 and Macintosh Server G4 computers K Apple Computer Inc 2001 Apple Computer Inc All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Apple The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Use of the keyboard Apple logo Option Shift K for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors Apple Computer Inc 1 In nite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 996 1010 http www apple com Apple the Apple logo AppleShare AppleTalk FireWire the FireWire logo Mac Macintosh the Mac logo PlainTalk Power Macintosh QuickTime and Sherlock are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries AirPort the Apple Store Finder iMovie and Power Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc PowerPC and the PowerPC logo are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation used under license therefrom Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Con den
2. on page 42 m Using Your Modem on page 43 m Connecting to an Ethernet Network on page 44 m Using AirPort Wireless Networking on page 46 m Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy on page 47 m Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer on page 48 m Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers on page 49 m Using the Computer as a Server Without a Monitor on page 49 36 Chapter 3 Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse You can quickly adjust settings such as volume and eject CD or DVD discs using the keyboard Your Apple Pro Keyboard has customizable function keys that you can set up to open your frequently used applications or documents For example you can assign function keys to open your Web browser word processor or favorite game Once applications are open you can use the customized function keys to switch quickly between them Customizing Function Keys The rst time you press an unassigned function key a dialog box appears that lets you assign any of the function keys to an application After that you can change function key assignments using the Keyboard control panel Using the Standard Function Keys You can quickly change a key from a control or customized function key to a standard function key by pressing the Option key on your keyboard and the customized function key at the same time You can also use the Keyboard control panel to reverse the keys so th
3. 1 Turn your computer and display off 2 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet or power strip If your display has a power cable connected to an outlet disconnect it as well 3 Disconnect the display s cables from the computer 4 Clean the display screen with soft lint free paper or cloth dampened with mild soap and water 5 Wipe the computer or display case surfaces lightly with a clean soft cloth dampened with water Don t use alcohol aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives that might damage the nish on the case Protecting Your CD or DVD Drive To keep your CD or DVD drive working properly m Position your computer so that the drive tray doesn t bump into anything when it opens m Close the drive when you re not using it m Do not put anything on the drive tray when it is open m Do not touch the lens with your ngers Do not wipe the lens with a paper towel or other abrasive surface If you need to clean the lens see an Apple authorized service provider for a lens cleaner m Keep your computer away from any source of moisture Warning Do not spray liquid directly onto the display screen Liquid could drip inside the display and cause electrical shock 86 Appendix B Maintaining Your Display To maintain your display and ensure its long life m Do not press on the surface of the display screen m Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object m If you will not b
4. Plug one end of an RJ 45 twisted pair cable into the Ethernet port on your Macintosh 2 Plug the other end of the cord into an RJ 45 wall outlet or external hub that is connected to a twisted pair Ethernet network After you start up the computer you need to con gure the software for your network connection Your network administrator can provide the necessary information You can also get help con guring your network software using Mac Help in the Help menu For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information including setting up an Ethernet network or transferring les using Ethernet is available in Mac Help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for Ethernet or network For information on networking products you can use with your Power Mac G4 go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Ethernet port Twisted pair Ethernet RJ 45 wall plate Twisted pair Ethernet cable Ethernet hub or switch 46 Chapter 3 Using AirPort Wireless Networking AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home at work or in the classroom Instead of using traditional cables AirPort uses wireless local area network LAN technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet transfer les play multiplayer games and more Your Power Mac G4 is AirPort re
5. Apple Support Web site on the Internet for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates www apple com support Troubleshooting 75 If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication m Make sure you have properly con gured the software m Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point m Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network s access point Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this distance Repositioning or rotating the computer may improve reception m See AirPort Help in the Help Center and the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information Problems With Your Display No image appears on the screen m Make sure the display and computer are turned on m Make sure the cables are connected properly to your computer and the display m Make sure your computer is not in sleep Press the power button or any key to see if the computer wakes m Make sure the display brightness and contrast are set properly Some monitors have brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edge The screen image appears dim or flickers m Adjust the display brightness and contrast settings Some monitors have brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edge Depending on how dim your monitor appears you may be able to adjust brightness o
6. Command x keys and then press the Esc key If a dialog box appears click Force Quit Restart the computer by choosing Restart from the Special menu in the Finder to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up m Press the reset button on the front of the computer The button is marked with the icon m If that doesn t work hold down the power button on the front of the computer for 5 seconds After the computer turns off press the button again to turn it on m If all else fails unplug the power cord to turn the computer off then replug the power cord and use the front panel power button to restart the computer m If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program check with the program s manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer m If the problem occurs frequently choose Mac Help from the Help menu Look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems You may need to check for extension con icts or reinstall your computer s system software 74 Chapter 5 If the computer freezes during startup or you see a continuous flashing question mark for more than a minute Turn off your system extensions m Start up your computer while holding down the Shift key If that does not work start up using the system software CD m Insert your system software CD and start up while holding down the C key Make sure the Caps Lock key is not engaged m After the computer starts up see the troubleshooting inform
7. automatically close Connectors Notches DRAM slot 1 of 3 Ribs inside slot 56 Chapter 4 Installing Internal Storage Devices Your Macintosh has ve internal drive bays Three are in the lower part of the computer and two are in front on top In many con gurations a single hard disk drive occupies a lower bay One of the upper bays contains a CD or DVD drive and you can purchase and install an optional Zip drive in the other upper bay You can add SCSI and ATA disk drives to the empty lower drive bays Drives must meet these speci cations m Width 3 9 inches 102 mm m Depth 5 7 inches 147 mm m Height 1 0 inches ATA 1 6 inches SCSI The computer provides support for the following types of internal storage devices m ATA devices including ATA ATA 2 ATA 3 up to ATA 6 devices m Ultra ATA devices m Ultra 66 ATA devices m ATAPI drives including CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM DVD R and Zip drives m Wide Ultra SCSI devices requires an additional SCSI PCI card m Ultra2 and Ultra160 low voltage differential LVD SCSI devices requires a SCSI PCI card For more information about requirements and devices supported see your Apple authorized dealer and the support section of Apple s Web site www apple com support Working Inside Your Computer 57 Installing Ultra ATA Drives Your Macintosh can accommodate two internal 1 inch high ATA devices in the U shaped drive carrier in drive position 3 in the computer If you
8. pulled out you can insert a security cable or lock to prevent the computer cover from opening See your computer products retailer for security lock devices that work with your computer W Internal modem port Connect a phone cord to the internal modem Power socket Connects to the computer s power cord G 10 100 1000 twisted pair Ethernet port Connect your Macintosh to a high speed Ethernet network so that you can access network resources such as printers and servers and share information with other computers over the network Access covers for expansion slots 4 Your Macintosh supports up to four peripheral component interconnect PCI cards The covered slots labeled 2 3 4 and 5 provide additional expansion capability In some con gurations an Ultra160 low voltage differential LVD SCSI card is installed in one of these slots 18 Chapter 2 Inside Your Power Mac Your Computer s Internal Expansion Options Slot 1 AGP slot graphics card installed SDRAM slots 3 Battery AirPort Card connector Slots 2 5 33 MHz PCI slots 4 Drive position 3 Drive position 2 Drive position 1 Getting to Know Your Computer 19 Hard disk drive carriers You can install additional hard disk drives in these carriers inside your computer If you have ATA hard disk drives you can install up to two drives in a single U shaped carrier If your computer came with one or more SCSI hard disk drives you can install up to t
9. to hold the card in place 5 Close the computer Warning If you removed a card from your computer and did not install a replacement be sure to place a port access cover over the empty slot Do not leave an empty slot without a cover An uncovered slot can affect the air ow that cools the computer s internal components and cause damage 70 Chapter 4 Installing an AirPort Card 1 Position the AirPort Card with the AirPort ID numbers and bar code facing up and insert the card into the AirPort Card connector 2 Carefully attach the coaxial antenna wire to the port on the end of the AirPort Card The antenna wire is stowed on the side of the PCI card guide Don t bend or crimp the wire tightly 3 Close the computer Insert the AirPort Card bar code side up until it is firmly seated in the connector Plug the antenna wire into the hole in the end of the AirPort Card The antenna wire is stowed here when not in use AirPort Card connector Working Inside Your Computer 71 Replacing the Battery Your computer has a 3 6 V lithium battery installed on the main logic board Some signs that you need to replace the battery are intermittent problems starting up the computer and random changes in its date and time settings You can purchase a replacement battery from an Apple authorized dealer 1 Remove the battery from its holder noting the orientation of the battery s positive end A plus sign is marked on and
10. your iDisk storage area on iTools where you or another iTools user can download them For more information about iTools see iTools Free Internet Services for Mac Users on page 22 Using the Computer as a Server Without a Monitor You can set up your computer to run as a server without an attached monitor Follow these steps 1 Follow all the steps described in Chapter 1 to set up your computer including connecting a monitor mouse and keyboard 2 Con gure your server software as follows m Con gure network access m Con gure the Apple Network Assistant Security application so the server can be controlled m Set passwords for access to the server m Set AppleShare IP services to start up when the system starts up m Set the computer not to go to sleep Macintosh Server G4 computers are shipped this way 3 Be sure network services are operating properly 4 Turn off the server and disconnect the monitor 5 Turn on the server When you turn on your server the AppleShare IP services launch automatically after the system starts up If you re using remote access software follow the instructions that came with your software for logging in to and controlling the server 51 C H A P T E R4 4 Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides information and instructions for working inside your computer Instructions are provided for the following procedures m Opening the Computer on page 52 m In
11. 1 ampere FireWire Specifications m Data transfer speed 100 200 and 400 Mbps Power m Input voltage range 8 to 33 V m Input power range Approximately 1 watt W m Output voltage range Approximately 13 to 30 V m Output power range Up to 15 W Ethernet Specifications m IEEE 802 3 compliant m Maximum cable length 100 meters m m Protocols Open Transport AppleShare AppleTalk NetWare for Macintosh TCP IP m Connector RJ 45 for 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T m Media 10Base T Category 3 or higher UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m m Media 100Base TX Category 5 UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m m Media 1000Base T Category 5 and 6 UTP on 4 pairs up to 100 m m Channel speeds IEEE Auto Negotiation of 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T Modem Specifications m Data communications standard K56Flex and V 90 m Speed 53 kilobits per second Kbps m Fax standard ITU V 17 Specifications for the AirPort Card Optional m Wireless data rate 11 Mbps maximum m Range Up to 150 feet data rates may vary depending on environmental conditions m Frequency band 2 4 to 2 5 gigahertz GHz m Radio output power 15 dBm nominal 80 Appendix A Compatibility m 802 11 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS 1 2 Mbps standard m 802 11 HR DSSS 11 Mbps draft standard Audio Output Specifications m 16 bit stereo sound with audio sampling rates of 44 1 kilohertz kHz Sound out using the Apple speaker mini jack m Compatible with only Apple Pro spe
12. 128 or 256 megabit Mbit technology devices 512 MB DIMMs must have 256 Mbit technology devices m 3 3 volt V unbuffered 64 bit wide 168 pin The Mac OS system software provides information about your computer including the amount of memory Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions m Weight 13 6 kg 30 lbs Weight includes basic con guration CD or DVD drive and one hard disk drive Weight may be greater if optional devices are installed m Height 432 mm 17 0 in m Width 227 mm 8 9 in m Depth 468 mm 18 4 in 78 Appendix A Operating environment m Operating temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F m Storage temperature 40 to 47 C 40 to 116 6 F m Relative humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing m Altitude 0 to 3048 meters 0 to 10 000 feet CD ROM and CD RW Drive Specifications m Disc diameters supported 12 cm 4 7 in Data formats m CD ROM m CD Audio m CD R m CD RW m CDI m CD Bridge m CD Extended m CD Mixed Mode m Photo CD DVD R CD RW Drive Specifications m Disc diameters supported 12 cm 4 7 in Data formats m CD ROM m CD Audio m CD R m CD RW m CDI m CD Bridge m CD Extended m CD Mixed Mode m Photo CD m DVD Video m DVD ROM m DVD R Specifications 79 USB Specifications m Two external Universal Serial Bus USB Type A ports m Each port is on a separate 12 megabit per second Mbps USB channel m 500 milliamperes mA at 5 V are available per port for a total of
13. 30 Chapter 2 Auto Updating Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge Update Now Instantly check Apple s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your software The Software Update control panel displays all of the updates useful for keeping your computer running smoothly Set Schedule Set the day of the week and time of day to check automatically for software updates Getting to Know Your Computer 31 What You Can Do Auto updating uses the Internet to download and install the latest updates drivers and other enhancements from Apple automatically You can even set your Mac to check Apple s server periodically and download and install updated software for you To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu and then choose Software Update from the submenu 3 Click the Update Now button 4 Select the software you want to update and then click Install Tips and Tricks Adjust your Software Update schedule If you have an Internet connection that is always on you can set a schedule for your computer so that it checks for software updates at a certain time on speci c days of the week If you have a dial up connection and you are not connected Software Update will check the next time you connect Install new software automatically You can set up your Mac so that every week it checks for and installs the latest software Set a schedule for y
14. Help Choose Help Center from the Help menu and choose AirPort Help You can also nd 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 period of inactivity Sleep is a state in which your computer uses very little power You can also put the computer to sleep whenever you want Note Macintosh Server G4 computers are not set to sleep but you can set them to do so When the computer goes to sleep it saves its state so that when you wake the computer your programs documents and control panel settings are exactly as you left them You use the Energy Saver control panel part of the computer s system software to adjust sleep settings For further energy savings shut down the computer and disconnect it from its power source or turn off the power strip when the computer is not in use Warning Several kinds of objects placed near the computer can cause interference See the instructions that come with an AirPort Card or AirPort Base Station to learn about avoiding interference You can also nd more information in the Apple Technical Information Library til info apple com 48 Chapter 3 To put your computer to sleep you can m press the power button on the front of the computer m select a sleep mode in the Energy Settings portion of the Control Strip m choose Sleep from the Special menu When the computer is in sleep th
15. On top of all this Apple provides you with Internet services that give you storage space on the Internet a personal Mac com email address tools to easily create your own Web site or iMovie theater and more If You Are New to the Mac If this is your rst Macintosh computer start with the Mac tutorials to learn how to use the mouse to move items on the screen go to a site on the World Wide Web and more To access the tutorials choose Mac Tutorials from the Help menu In This Chapter This chapter presents and brie y explains a selection of your computer s features Note Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software applications and Internet site images shown in this manual may be slightly different from what you see on your screen 14 Chapter 2 Your Computer at a Glance CD or DVD drive Reset button P Programmer s button Zip drive optional Power button Power on light CD or DVD drive Open button C Speaker Getting to Know Your Computer 15 CD or DVD drive Use CD discs to install software and access information CD and DVD drives work with CD ROM discs Photo CDs and standard audio discs DVD drives also read most DVD discs and allow you to play and work with DVD movies and multimedia Some types of drives such as CD RW or DVD R drives also enable you to record information on discs C CD or DVD drive Open button Opens the drive tray Zip drive
16. ady The only thing you need to add is an AirPort Card See Installing an AirPort Card on page 70 You install the AirPort Card in a slot inside the computer and connect it directly to the end of a built in antenna cable How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station which has a physical connection to the Internet AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone The handset of the cordless phone makes a wireless connection to the base which is connected to the telephone line Similarly your computer makes a wireless connection to the base station connected to the telephone line or your Ethernet network AirPort Base Station Telephone or Ethernet connection Using Your Computer 47 Wireless Network Connections If you install an AirPort Card you can m connect your computer to a computer network that has wireless access m use your computer to provide network access for other computers using wireless cards m establish a wireless connection and share information with another computer that has an AirPort Card Check with your network administrator for more information about reaching the network s wireless access point For More Information on AirPort To purchase an 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 AirPort is available in online
17. akers other speakers should not be used Sound out using the headphone jack m Full scale output level 3 0 V peak to peak with a 5 kilohm load Noise distortion and bandwidth m Output sound signal to noise ratio SNR less than 80 dB unweighted typical m Distortion Total harmonic distortion 0 08 percent m Bandwidth 20 hertz Hz to 20 kilohertz kHz Graphics Controller m AGP card with Apple Display Connector and VGA connector Video Display Modes For technical speci cations for your speci c display go to the Apple Web site and check the speci cations for your product www apple com store Power Supply AC line input m Line voltage current 100 120 volts V alternating current AC 8 amperes A and 200 240 V AC 4 5 A single phase manually set by voltage selector switch or set automatically depending on the type of supply m Frequency 50 60 hertz Hz DC monitor output m 4 0 amperes A maximum at 28 V DC in the Apple Display Connector Specifications 81 Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect Expansion cards m Maximum power consumption by the AGP card is 20 watts W m Maximum power consumption by four cards and the AGP card combined is 55 W USB devices m Each of the computer s built in USB ports is allotted 500 milliamperes mA FireWire devices m The computer can provide up to 15 W total to the FireWire ports System Clock and Battery m CMOS custom circuitry with long life lithium b
18. at the standard function keys are primary and the controls and customized function keys are secondary Function keys Volume Down key Volume Up key Mute key Media Eject key Using Your Computer 37 Using Your Apple Pro Mouse To position the pointer using your mouse move the mouse over any suitable surface such as your desktop mouse pad or other textured surface Some smooth glassy surfaces provide less pointer control than others To click an object press down once on the mouse body until you feel a click To double click an item press down twice in quick succession You can adjust the feel of your mouse by turning the dial underneath Turning the dial one direction makes the feel of clicking the mouse stiffer turning it the other way makes clicking the mouse easier For More Information About Your Keyboard and Mouse Additional information on con guring the keyboard controls and customizable function keys is available in Mac Help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for keyboard or mouse If you run out of room and want to keep the mouse clicked while you lift it click the mouse then squeeze the sides with your thumb and fingers as you lift Turn the ring on the bottom of the mouse to for more tension O for medium tension and for less tension 38 Chapter 3 Using USB Devices Your Power Mac G4 comes with two USB ports which you can use to connect many types o
19. ation as it relates to this product see the les in the Communications Regulations folder inside the Documents folder on your hard disk Laser Information Warning Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those speci ed in your equipment s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes The use of optical instruments such as magnifying lenses with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes For your safety have this equipment serviced only by an Apple authorized service provider If you have an internal Apple CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD RAM drive in your computer your computer is a Class 1 laser product The Class 1 label located in a user accessible area indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements A service warning label is located in a service accessible area The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here Laser Specifications Laser on pickup unit when reading a CD m Type Semiconductor GaAlAs laser m Wavelength 790 nm m Power out of objective lens 3 3mW m Beam divergence horizontal 12 vertical 35 Mouse and Keyboard Information The Apple optical mouse is a Class 1 LED product This product complies with the requirements of European Directives 72 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC It also complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B Speci cati
20. ation in the onscreen help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu Look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems You may need to check for extension con icts or reinstall your computer s system software If the computer won t turn on or start up First make sure the power cord is connected to a working power source m The plug on the power cord must be completely inserted into the computer s power socket and rmly seated for your computer to operate correctly Reset the computer s parameter random access memory PRAM m Start up the computer and immediately hold down the Command x Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time Then select your hard disk as the computer s startup disk using the Startup Disk control panel If that doesn t work or if you hear tones during startup m If you recently installed additional memory a PCI expansion card or other internal component make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer See if removing it allows the computer to start up m Contact an Apple authorized service provider Software Problems If you have a problem with a software program m For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple contact the manufacturer If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS m Look at the Help Center in the Help menu for instructions and troubleshooting information m Go to the
21. attery You can replace the computer s battery see Replacing the Battery on page 71 with a new one purchased from an Apple authorized dealer 83 A P P E N D I XB B Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics This appendix provides important information about safety procedures routine maintenance and ergonomic considerations for using your computer and display Important Safety Information The only way to disconnect power completely from your computer is to unplug the power cord from the main power supply Similarly to disconnect your display completely you must also unplug its power cable from the computer or other power outlet Make sure at least one end of the device s power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer or display when necessary For your own safety and that of your equipment always take the following precautions Disconnect the power plug from your computer or display if any of the following conditions exists m the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged m you spill something into the case m your computer or display are exposed to rain or any other excess moisture m your computer or display have been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged m you suspect that your computer or display needs service or repair m you want to clean the computer or display case or screen 84 Appendix B To prevent accidents and damage to your computer or display be sure that you always fol
22. ber to each new device A single factory installed drive uses SCSI ID 0 a second factory installed drive uses SCSI ID 1 and a third factory installed drive uses SCSI ID 2 The SCSI PCI card has been assigned ID 7 If you select one of these numbers for a new drive the drive will not work properly When you attach the drive to the carrier If you re installing a SCSI drive in a computer that came with one SCSI drive install the new drive in position 3 see Inside Your Power Mac Your Computer s Internal Expansion Options on page 18 Do not install a SCSI drive in the top position of the U shaped bracket SCSI drives that are 1 6 high are attached to the lower portion of the drive carrier by screwing it into position on its sides SCSI drives that are 1 high are attached to the lower portion of the drive carrier from the bottom Position the hard disk drive on the drive carrier so that the ribbon cable connector and the power cord connector are accessible Working Inside Your Computer 65 Note The tinted screws in the previous illustration indicate the four low pro le screws that came with the computer The untinted screws in the following illustration show the screws that come with the new drive When you replace the carrier and reconnect the drive cables Attach additional SCSI drives 1 or 1 6 high to the two flat drive carriers by screwing them into position from the bottom Position the hard disk drive on th
23. ce the card that came with the computer with an AGP 1X card 2X card or 4X card A replacement AGP card must have a driver compatible with the Mac OS Maximum power consumption for a replacement AGP card should not exceed 20 watts W About PCI Expansion Cards Your Macintosh has four expansion slots labeled 2 3 4 and 5 which accept PCI cards up to 12 inches long Some models come with a SCSI PCI card installed in one of these slots Install only expansion cards that come with Macintosh driver software and that comply with the PCI 2 1 standard The PCI slots can accommodate mixed voltage 5 0 V or 3 3 V cards with 32 bit or 64 bit data widths and a 33 MHz frequency You can add a 66 MHz card to a PCI slot if the card can operate at the lower 33 MHz rate Maximum power consumption for all ve expansion slots the four PCI expansion cards and the AGP card should not exceed 55 watts W Warning Do not use cards that function only at 66 MHz in the PCI slots Damage to your equipment could result If you have a 66 MHz card check the card s manufacturer to see if it also works at 33 MHz Working Inside Your Computer 67 Installing Your Card Install an AGP card in slot 1 only Install PCI expansion cards in the slots labeled PCI 2 3 4 and 5 1 Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place pull out the access cover and set it aside m To remove a card that s installed in the computer remove the screw that hol
24. cess covers for expansion slots Slots 2 5 PCI Security lock port F f ADC monitor port VGA monitor port Slot 1 AGP Getting to Know Your Computer 17 f Headphone jack Connect your Macintosh to headphones externally powered ampli ed speakers or other audio output equipment Apple speaker mini jack Connect your Macintosh to high delity Apple speakers to play stereo music and sound for multimedia games audio CDs and more You can adjust speaker volume and balance individually using the Sound control panel For more information about the kinds of speakers you can connect go to the Apple World Wide Web site at www apple com store FireWire ports Connect your Macintosh to FireWire devices including digital video cameras scanners and hard disk drives You can connect up to 63 devices FireWire provides a high speed method of data transfer between them all USB ports Connect your Macintosh to USB devices such as keyboards mouse devices printers scanners speakers USB microphones and USB hubs Your monitor may also have USB ports for connecting USB devices Monitor ports Connect your Macintosh to monitors that use the Apple Display Connector ADC or to standard monitors that have a video graphics array VGA connector F Security lock port and lockable cover latch You can attach a security lock to your Macintosh and to its back panel to secure the internal components When the lockable cover latch is
25. change the screen resolution The screen freezes m If you are using both Energy Saver and a screen saver program the screen saver program may be con icting with Energy Saver Turn off either the screen saver program or Energy Saver and restart your computer The light on the front of the monitor is flashing On some Apple at panel displays the power light can display a series of short ashes when an error has been detected m If you see a repeating sequence of three short ashes the monitor is detecting input in the wrong video format Check that your monitor is compatible with your graphics card and that you ve installed the correct monitor software if your monitor came with installation software m If you see a sequence of two short ashes and a long ash the monitor is detecting a problem with a backlighting lamp Contact an Apple authorized dealer or service provider 77 A P P E N D I XA A Speci cations Processor and Memory Specifications Processor m PowerPC G4 processor 1 megabyte MB backside cache per processor some con gurations have dual processors Random access memory RAM m Minimum of 64 megabytes MB of Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM maximum of 1536 MB 1 5 GB m All SDRAM is supplied in removable Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMMs m Three slots are available for DIMMs that are m PC 133 SDRAM DIMMs m 32 64 128 256 or 512 MB DIMMs m 256 MB DIMMs must have
26. covers Important Always do this before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer To avoid generating static electricity do not walk around the room until you have nished installing the expansion card memory or internal storage device and closed the computer Warning The power supply in your computer is a high voltage component and should not be opened for any reason even when the computer is off If the power supply needs service contact your Apple authorized dealer or service provider Working Inside Your Computer 53 5 Lift the latch on the side of the computer and gently lower the side panel onto a clean at surface preferably onto a soft clean cloth Note If the latch won t lift check that the security lock port and lockable cover latch in the back of the computer are not locked Lift the latch to unlock the side panel Gently lower the side panel until it lies flat 54 Chapter 4 Installing Memory You can install additional dynamic random access memory DRAM in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMMs in the three DRAM DIMM slots on your computer s main logic board You can expand your computer s DRAM to a maximum of 1536 megabytes 1 5 gigabytes To check the amounts of DRAM and video memory installed use the Apple System Pro ler program If you install 512 MB DIMMs they must have 256 megabit Mbit devices You can also install 256 MB DIMMs that have 256 Mbit
27. ds the card in place and pull the card from the slot 2 Remove the card that you want to install from its static proof bag and hold it by its corners taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card Port access cover Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place 68 Chapter 4 3 Align the card s connector with the expansion slot and press down until the connector is inserted all the way into the slot If you re installing a 12 inch card make sure the card engages the appropriate guide at the front of the computer Port access opening PCI slot Reinstall the screw to secure the card in place If you need to remove the card in the AGP slot press this tab to release the catch If the PCI card you are installing is full length 12 inches make sure it fits in one of these five card guides Working Inside Your Computer 69 Press the card gently but rmly until the connector is fully inserted m Don t rock the card from side to side instead press the card straight into the slot m Don t force the card If you meet a lot of resistance pull the card out Check the connector and the slot for damage or obstructions then try inserting the card again m Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected If it resists and stays in place and if its gold connectors are barely visible the card is connected 4 Reinsert the port access cover screw and tighten it
28. e computer starts up the login window appears To go back to the login window after another user has already logged in choose Log Out from the Special menu Tips and Tricks Create a voice print passphrase If you connect a USB microphone to your computer you can log in using voice recognition First record yourself speaking a phrase such as My voice is my password Your Mac stores your voice print for comparison Later when you log in by speaking your passphrase your Mac analyzes the biometrics of your voice to make sure you are who you say you are You can purchase a USB microphone from an Apple authorized dealer To Learn More For more information on setting up Multiple Users and creating a voice print passphrase search for Multiple Users in Mac Help For the latest information on the Mac OS go to the Mac OS Web site at www apple com macos 34 Chapter 2 Mac Help Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Search Got a question Type it here and click Search 35 C H A P T E R3 3 Using Your Computer This chapter provides explanations and instructions for using the important features of your Power Mac G4 computer including your keyboard and mouse modem FireWire ports USB ports and networking 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 CD or DVD Drive
29. e drive carrier so that the ribbon cable connector and the power cord connector are accessible Screw the drive into position with the four screws supplied with the drive If your computer came with a SCSI hard disk drive installed in drive position 1 and you are installing a SCSI hard disk drive in drive position 2 or 3 put the ribbon cable on top of the drives You can tape the ribbon cable to the tops of the drives with double stick foam tape to make the cable lie flat SCSI terminator PCI SCSI card The ribbon cable may attach to a different position on the PCI SCSI card depending on the card you have Make sure all of the power cord and ribbon cable connectors are firmly attached to all of the drives and to the PCI SCSI card 66 Chapter 4 Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card You can expand the capabilities of your Power Mac G4 by installing cards in its expansion slots The computer has ve expansion card slots four of which accommodate peripheral component interconnect PCI cards and one that accepts an AGP card AGP cards and PCI cards have different connectors so you cannot insert a PCI card into the AGP slot About AGP Cards Your AGP card installed in slot 1 provides the computer s monitor port Slot 1 is designed speci cally to accept AGP cards that have a 32 bit data width This 66 megahertz MHz slot accommodates 3 3 volt V AGP cards see the image on page 68 You can repla
30. e front panel power button light pulses You wake the computer by pressing the power button on the front panel of the computer or by pressing a key on the keyboard With some Apple monitors you can also use the monitor power button to put the computer to sleep and wake it Not all PCI cards or replacement AGP cards comply with the computer s power management standards If you install a non compliant card the computer can still enter sleep mode but it will not achieve maximum energy savings You can use the Apple System Pro ler to nd out whether an installed card is compliant For more information about energy saving options see Mac Help Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer Some Power Mac G4 computer con gurations come with an Ultra160 Dual Channel SCSI card installed in a PCI slot with one or more internal SCSI hard disks connected to it You can install additional internal SCSI hard disk drives up to a maximum of three drives It s recommended that you only connect SCSI Ultra160 LVD hard disk drives to the internal port of the Dual Channel SCSI card You can connect external SCSI devices including older drives with slower data transfer rates to the external port of the Ultra160 Dual Channel SCSI card Because the card has two channels one connected to the internal port and another connected to the external port connecting older devices to the external port doesn t slow down the transfer rate of the internal hard disk drive
31. e using your display and computer for a day or more turn off the computer and display or use Energy Saver m Turn off your monitor turn down the brightness or use a screen saver program that dims or varies the image on the screen when the computer is idle for a prolonged time Important Ergonomic and Health Related Information Here are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your of ce to reduce glare and to accommodate your physical size and shape m An adjustable chair that provides rm comfortable support is best Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are tilted slightly and your feet are at on the oor The back of the chair should support your lower back lumbar region Follow the manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the backrest to t your body properly m When you use the computer keyboard your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard If this makes it impossible to rest your feet at on the oor you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the oor and your feet Or you may lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that s lower than the regular work surface m Position the mouse at the sa
32. ection of the QuickTime Settings control panel or the Play portion of the Control Strip to control audio CD playback For More Information on Your CD or DVD Drive For instructions on using Apple DVD Player open the player and then choose Apple DVD Player Help from the Help menu Additional information on using CDs or DVDs is available in Mac Help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for discs Using Your Modem Your Macintosh comes with an Apple 56K internal modem installed To connect the Apple 56K internal modem plug one end of a phone cord into the modem port on the back of the computer and the other end into a standard RJ 11 telephone wall jack More information about the internal modem is available in Mac Help in the Help menu Using an External USB Modem To connect an external USB modem use a USB cable to connect the modem to a free USB port on the keyboard computer USB monitor or USB hub Check the documentation that came with the modem to see if it needs to be plugged into a power outlet Also look for instructions about installing modem software and connecting the modem to a telephone line Modem port Modem port icon Important Make sure you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line the kind used typically in homes The modem will not work with a digital phone line Warning Disconnect your modem from the phone jack during lightning or thunder storms This will prevent a destructive volta
33. enmark Egypt Finland the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Germany Greece Greenland Hungary Iceland India Iran Ireland Israel Jordan Kuwait Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malta Nepal the Netherlands New Zealand Northern Ireland Norway Oman Pakistan Papua New Guinea Paraguay Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS Serbia and Montenegro Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Sweden Switzerland United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Yemen 230 1 These countries employ more than one type of power source voltage Ask your local power provider which switch setting to use for your city or region Power cord plug Power cord socket 8 Chapter 1 3 Connect your monitor cables according to the following illustration If your monitor cable has a two row DB 15 connector you can purchase a Macintosh to VGA adapter from an authorized Apple dealer and connect your monitor to the VGA port on the computer If your monitor cable has a DVI connector you can purchase a DVI to ADC adapter from an authorized Apple dealer or the Apple Store and connect your monitor to the ADC port on the computer Important Depending on your monitor you may have one or more cables to connect Check the instructions that came with the monitor for further setup information USB ports Monitor cable ADC monitor port VGA monitor port Setting Up 9 4 If required connect your comput
34. er to your Ethernet network and connect your modem port to a phone line 5 Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports on the computer or on your monitor Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard Modem port Ethernet port USB ports on keyboard 2 Parts of your computer may be covered by clear plastic film that protected it during shipment You can remove the film Keyboard Mouse 10 Chapter 1 If you wish raise the keyboard by lifting it and ipping the foot toward the back 6 Turn on your computer by pressing the monitor s power button or the power button on the front of the computer m If your monitor must be turned on separately turn on your monitor by pressing its power button Need Help If you don t see anything on your screen or you think your computer did not start up properly check these items m Is the computer plugged into a power source If it is plugged into a power strip is the power strip turned on m Are the keyboard and monitor cables connected correctly m Is the power button lit on the front panel of the computer and on the monitor If not the computer or monitor isn t receiving power m Is the monitor turned on Are the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor adjusted correctly If your monitor has brightness and contrast controls adjust them m Restart your computer Press the computer power button for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns of
35. f Press it again to turn the computer on m If you see a blinking question mark on the screen or hear a series of beeps when you turn on the computer see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting on page 73 Setting Up 11 When You re Not Using the Computer When you re not using your computer you can put your computer to sleep or turn it off Sleep is a state in which your computer is on but uses very little power You can put the computer to sleep whenever you want If you re not going to use the computer for a few days you may prefer to turn it off To put your computer to sleep m Press the power button on the front of the computer To turn off your computer m Choose Shut Down from the Special menu Adjusting Your Monitor Use the Monitors control panel to adjust the settings for your monitor For information about troubleshooting your display see Problems With Your Display on page 75 For information about maintaining your display see Maintaining Your Display on page 86 Additional information about using your monitor is available in Mac Help To register a new Apple display with Apple go to the Apple World Wide Web site www apple com register What s Next m For an overview of your computer s features see Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Computer on page 13 m For more information about using your modem connecting to a network or using the computer s other hardware features see Chapter 3 Usi
36. f external devices including printers digital cameras microphones game pads joysticks keyboards mouse devices and storage devices USB makes it easy to connect external equipment Once you connect the device it is ready to use You don t need to restart your computer To use a USB device with your computer connect the device to the computer and install its software or con gure your computer to work with the device once From then on your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you attach the device Note Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices In most cases you do not need to install the software that came with the device If when you connect a USB device your Power Mac G4 cannot nd the correct software it asks you to search the Internet to nd it Some devices may need to be connected to a particular USB port The ports are numbered as follows USB ports 2 USB port 2 USB port 1 Using Your Computer 39 Connecting Multiple USB Devices Your Power Mac G4 has two USB ports Your keyboard or monitor may also have an available USB port that you can use to connect devices If you want to connect more devices purchase a USB hub The USB hub connects to an open port on your computer and provides additional USB ports usually four or seven For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac Help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search f
37. ge overload from damaging the modem 44 Chapter 3 Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your computer comes with built in 10 100 1000 megabit per second Mbps twisted pair Ethernet networking capability Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers You may be able to store and retrieve information use network printers modems and electronic mail or connect to the Internet You can also use Ethernet to share les between two computers or set up a small network If you re connecting to an existing network you may be able to get information about the network and the network software you need from a network administrator who oversees its operation Identify your organization s network administrator before you begin Follow these guidelines when selecting a cable for your network Connecting to a Twisted Pair Ethernet Network You can connect directly to a 10 100 1000 twisted pair Ethernet network Note You can also connect your computer to an Ethernet network that uses thin coaxial cables To do this you need an RJ 45 to Thin Coax adapter available from other manufacturers See your Apple authorized dealer for more information on Ethernet media adapters Type of twisted pair Ethernet Use twisted pair cable types 10 Mbit Category 3 5 or 6 100 1000 Mbit Category 5 or 6 Using Your Computer 45 To connect your Macintosh to a centralized 10 100 1000 twisted pair Ethernet network follow these steps 1
38. he Trash to unmount the drive 4 Press the power button on the Power Mac G4 to shut it down and then disconnect the FireWire cable For More Information on FireWire Additional information on FireWire including setting up a network of FireWire devices is available in Mac Help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for FireWire You can also nd information on Apple s FireWire Web site at www apple com rewire For information on the FireWire devices available for your computer go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Important The computer you connect your Power Mac G4 to must have FireWire version 2 3 3 or later installed Use Apple System Pro ler available in the Apple menu to check the version of FireWire installed If you have an older version check for an update at the Apple FireWire Web site at www apple com rewire 42 Chapter 3 Using Your CD or DVD Drive You can install or run software from CD discs using a CD or DVD drive You can play multimedia on CD discs and music from audio CDs If you have a DVD drive you can also play DVD movies and use most DVD discs CD RW and DVD R drives also enable you to record information on discs Note If you have older software that comes on oppy disks contact the software manufacturer to see if the software is available on a CD or purchase an external USB floppy disk drive for your Power Mac G4 from your Apple dealer or the Apple Store www ap
39. hem drag them from the shelf to the clip viewer Getting to Know Your Computer 29 What You Can Do iMovie is an easy to use digital video editing software application With iMovie and a digital video camcorder you can create and edit your own movies Import video from the camera edit clips add transitions titles sound effects and music Then copy the movie to a camcorder tape or create a QuickTime movie You can even share your QuickTime movies by placing them on the Web on your Apple iDisk or HomePage To Get Started 1 Shoot your video connect the camera to your computer s FireWire port and then open iMovie 2 Click the Import button to import movie clips to the shelf then add them to your movie by dragging them to the clip viewer 3 Assemble and edit your movie in the clip viewer and timeline viewer 4 Add transitions titles sound and music 5 When you are nished choose Export from the File menu Tips and Tricks Share your desktop iMovie with your friends and family Export your movie as a QuickTime Web movie and copy the movie to your iDisk Then use HomePage to create your own iMovie theater so that others can view your movie on the Internet To Learn More For more information on using iMovie see the iMovie Tutorial or iMovie Help For the latest on iMovie including iMovie updates additional plug ins and a list of compatible DV camcorders go to the iMovie Web site at www apple com imovie
40. hree SCSI drives in the drive carriers AirPort Card connector Connects an AirPort Card which allows your computer to communicate with a wireless network PCI expansion slots You can install PCI cards in these slots to expand your computer s capabilities For example you can install a SCSI PCI card and then connect and use SCSI devices such as scanners hard disk drives and Zip drives AGP graphics slot Connects your AGP graphics card which provides fast graphics processing power to your monitor You can connect a monitor that has an Apple Display Connector or a standard VGA connector SDRAM slots You can install additional memory in your computer by inserting up to 3 DRAM DIMMs in the memory slots You can expand your computer s memory up to 1536 MB 1 5 GB Battery Your computer uses a battery that you rarely replace If you nd that your computer is having trouble starting up or that the system date and time are frequently incorrect you may need to replace the battery For more information see Replacing the Battery on page 71 20 Chapter 2 Sherlock 2 Your Internet Search Detective Search button After you type what you are looking for click this button to start the search Sherlock channels Search the Internet for people shopping news Apple info and more Search sites Search engines that Sherlock uses to search the Internet Getting to Know Your Computer 21 What You Can Do She
41. ke sure the power cords for your computer and display are within easy reach so you can quickly unplug them if necessary 6 Chapter 1 Plugging In the Computer 1 Set the voltage switch on the back of your computer to the correct voltage if necessary m If your computer doesn t have a voltage switch the correct voltage is set automatically and you can skip this step m If your computer has a voltage switch make sure the voltage switch is set for the voltage system in your country The voltage switch must be set correctly to avoid damaging your computer Set the switch to show 115 for AC voltages in the 100 120V range Set the switch to show 230 for AC voltages in the 200 240V range Your computer may have a voltage switch on the back If you need to change the setting insert a small screwdriver in this slot and slide the switch Setting Up 7 2 Plug the power cord rmly and completely into the recessed power socket marked with the symbol on the back of the computer and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip Country Switch setting Bermuda Canada Jamaica Japan Mexico Philippines Puerto Rico Saudi Arabia Taiwan United States Venezuela 115 Bahrain Brazil France Indonesia Italy Lebanon Peru South Korea Spain1 115 or 230 Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Chile China People s Republic including Hong Kong Croatia Czech Republic D
42. low these instructions m Keep your computer and display away from sources of liquids and moisture m Don t set anything on top of the computer or display m Keep the computer and display vents free from obstruction m Never remove the case from the monitor or open your computer when it s running You could come in contact with hazardous voltage m During lightning storms disconnect your modem from the phone jack to prevent a destructive voltage overload from damaging the modem Your Macintosh is equipped with a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a third grounding pin This is a safety feature Don t modify the plug to t into an ungrounded outlet Contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded one Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Be careful when lifting or moving your computer or monitor Be sure to use correct lifting procedures lifting with your legs When carrying the monitor make sure the monitor is facing you Don t carry the monitor by its stand Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product by children must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle electrical cables Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics 85 General Maintenance If you need to clean the computer or display beyond wiping them down with a clean cloth follow these instructions
43. me height as your keyboard Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably m Arrange the monitor so the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you re sitting at the keyboard The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches 45 to 70 cm Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics 87 m Position the monitor to minimize glare and re ections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows If possible use a tiltable monitor stand The stand lets you set the monitor at the best angle for viewing helping to reduce or eliminate glare from lighting sources you can t move For more information about health safety and maintenance go to Apple s World Wide Web site www apple com about ergonomics Thighs tilted slightly Shoulders relaxed Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Forearms and hands in a straight line Forearms level or tilted slightly Lower back supported Feet flat on the floor Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level You may need to adjust the height of your monitor by placing something under it or by raising your work surface Clearance under work surface 45 70 cm 18 28 in 88 Communications Telephone and Modem Regulation Information Communications Telephone and Modem Regulation Information For information on FCC regulations radio and television interference and telephone and modem inform
44. ncluding Flash m Create open edit and save movies and audio as easily as copying and pasting To Learn More Internet video is just one of the things you can do with QuickTime To learn more start with QuickTime Help To download additional channels watch the latest movie trailers and nd information on setting up your own Internet streaming server go to the QuickTime Web site at www apple com quicktime 28 Chapter 2 iMovie 2 Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies iMovie monitor Preview your movie or view video directly from a connected DV camcorder Playback controls Use these to play the movie in the iMovie monitor Mode switch Use this to switch between importing from a camcorder and editing Timeline viewer The clip viewer and the timeline viewer are visual aids for assembling and editing your movie Editing buttons Click these to open panels for adjusting and selecting sounds video effects titles text and transitions Click the Clips button to see the shelf Scrubber bar Use this to select sections of video Audio tracks Lets you work with recordings music and sound effects Playhead Represents the location of the frame showing in the iMovie monitor Move the playhead to see where things appear in a movie Video track Lets you work with audio contained in video clips Clip viewer Shelf To make clips part of your movie after you import t
45. near the battery holder Important Batteries contain chemicals some of which may be harmful to the environment Please dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines Remove the battery by pulling it up and out of its holder You may need to spread these two tabs slightly apart to release the battery Spread the tabs gently so they don t break 72 Chapter 4 2 Insert the new battery in the holder making sure the battery s positive symbol aligns with the positive symbol on or near the holder 3 Close the computer Warning Installing the battery incorrectly may cause an explosion Be sure the battery s positive and negative poles are correctly oriented in the holder Use only the same type of battery or an equivalent recommended by the manufacturer of the original 73 C H A P T E R5 5 Troubleshooting If you have a problem while working with your computer here are some things you can try right away If the computer won t respond or the pointer won t move First make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected m Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are rmly seated Then try to cancel what the computer is doing m Press the Command x and Q keys at the same time to try quitting the current application m Press the Command x and period keys at the same time and if a dialog box appears click Cancel m If that doesn t work hold down the Option and
46. ng Your Computer on page 35 m For information about installing additional drives memory or PCI cards or changing the computer s battery see Chapter 4 Working Inside Your Computer on page 51 Important Do not turn off the computer by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling the computer s power plug unless you can t turn off the computer any other way Your les or system software could be damaged if your computer is not shut down properly 13 C H A P T E R2 2 Getting to Know Your Computer If you re eager to get started and want to try out a few things this chapter is for you It provides an overview of your computer s hardware and software features along with the unique Internet services available to Mac owners Your Power Mac G4 is a full featured computer that includes the latest in computer technology such as FireWire USB and support for AirPort wireless Internet and networking On top of this hardware runs the Mac OS operating system Included with the Mac OS are powerful features that allow you to use the Internet to watch videos research information shop and even update your software automatically With your Power Mac G4 you also get iMovie 2 an easy to use digital video editing application that lets you use your computer to create desktop movies Simply connect a digital video camera to the FireWire port on your computer open iMovie 2 and you re ready to create your own movies
47. on High Risk Activities Warning This computer system is not intended for use in the operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communications systems or air traf c control machines or for any other uses where the failure of the computer system could lead to death personal injury or severe environmental damage ENERGY STAR Compliance As an ENERGY STAR partner Apple has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy ef ciency The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with of ce product equipment manufacturers to promote energy ef ciency Reducing energy consumption of of ce products saves money and reduces pollution by eliminating wasted energy Class 1 label Service warning label
48. on Tuck the excess power cord bundle cable around the side of the hard disk drives Working Inside Your Computer 63 9 Reconnect the main power cord bundle to the main logic board and the ribbon cable to the drives 10 Close the computer Plug the power cord bundle back into the main logic board Plug the end of the ATA ribbon cable back into the bottom ATA drive Plug the middle connector into the top ATA drive 64 Chapter 4 Installing Ultra160 LVD SCSI Drives If your Macintosh has an internal Ultra160 LVD SCSI drive you can connect up to two more internal Ultra160 LVD SCSI drives to the PCI card and cable inside the computer This cable has the required connectors and a built in terminator so you don t need to add one If you have one Ultra160 LVD SCSI drive it is installed in lower drive position 1 The computer uses the drive in position 1 to start up Note If your computer doesn t have a SCSI hard disk drive you need to install a SCSI PCI card in your computer to connect SCSI hard disks The procedures for disconnecting and connecting a SCSI hard disk drive and for removing and inserting drive carriers are nearly identical to those presented in the ATA drive installation instructions on page 57 Follow the ATA drive instructions when installing a SCSI drive However before installing your SCSI drive note the following differences When you configure your SCSI hard disk drive Assign a unique SCSI ID num
49. optional Store and back up information on removable Zip disks If you purchased a Zip drive it is installed here Power button Power on light Press this button to turn on the computer or wake it from sleep When the computer is on press the power button to put the computer to sleep Hold the power button down for more than 5 seconds to shut down the computer A white light indicates that the computer is on A pulsing light indicates the computer is in sleep With some Apple displays you can also touch or press the monitor power button to turn the computer on or put it to sleep Programmer s button This button interrupts the normal operation of the computer s software You will use this button rarely or never only when rmware updates are required for your system Directions for using this button are included in the rmware update documentation P Reset button This button forces the computer to restart Use the reset button only when you cannot restart your computer with any of the recommended methods such as choosing Restart from the Special menu For more information about when to use the reset button see Chapter 5 Troubleshooting on page 73 16 Chapter 2 Ports and Connectors Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities Lockable cover latch Internal modem port optional Headphone jack Power socket Ethernet port Apple speaker mini jack FireWire ports 2 USB ports 2 G W Ac
50. or USB You can also nd information on Apple s USB Web site at www apple com usb For information on USB devices available for your computer go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide USB hub 40 Chapter 3 Using FireWire Devices Your computer has two FireWire ports FireWire is a high speed data transfer system that lets you easily connect and disconnect external devices such as digital video DV cameras printers scanners and hard disks You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer These are some of the things you can do with FireWire m Connect a digital video camera and capture or transfer high quality video directly to your computer Then you can use video editing software such as Apple s iMovie to edit the video Your accessory kit comes with a standard 6 pin to 4 pin FireWire cable that you can use to connect most digital video cameras m Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use it to back up data or transfer les If you have installed software for your FireWire hard disk the FireWire disk icon automatically appears on your desktop after you connect the disk drive to your Power Mac G4 Some FireWire hard disks get their power through the FireWire cable so you don t need to connect an external power supply m If you have a problem with your computer that prevents you from starting up or you want to transfer les you can use FireWire to connect you
51. or 128 Mbit devices You can install different size DRAM DIMMs in any order in any DIMM slot To check the compatibility of your DIMMs see the Macintosh Products Guide on Apple s Web site www apple com guide DIMMs must t these speci cations m PC 133 Synchronous DRAM SDRAM m 3 3 volt V m 64 bit wide 168 pin module m Maximum number of memory devices on a DIMM is 16 m Unbuffered do not use registered or buffered SDRAM m Height must not exceed 2 0 inches Important DIMMs from older Macintosh computers are not compatible with your Power Mac G4 Only PC 133 DIMMs are compatible Do not use older DIMMs even if they t into the DRAM DIMM slots Working Inside Your Computer 55 1 Open the ejectors on the DRAM DIMM slots you want to use by pushing down on them 2 Align a DRAM DIMM in the DRAM slot as pictured and push the DIMM down until the ejectors snap into place 3 Close the computer Important Do not touch the DIMM s connectors Handle the DIMM only by the edges DRAM DIMM Your DIMM s shape and components may vary Ejector Your slot may have one or two ejectors They should be pushed outward and down to be in the open position as shown The DRAM DIMM is designed to fit into the slot only one way Be sure to align the notches in the DIMM with the small ribs inside the slot With the ejectors in the open position as shown push down on the DIMM until it snaps into place The ejectors will
52. our computer to check for software updates and deselect the Ask me before downloading new software checkbox To Learn More For more information on using Software Update search for Software Update in Mac Help For the latest information on the Mac OS go to the Mac OS Web site at www apple com macos 32 Chapter 2 Multiple Users Turn One Mac Into Many Accounts Set the appearance of the user s environment If you want to control the user s access to certain applications choose Limited or Panels Getting to Know Your Computer 33 What You Can Do With Multiple Users you can allow up to 40 users to share a single Mac with their own customized settings and private storage space For example users can set their own desktop picture sort their views the way they like bookmark favorite Web sites and do many other things that create in effect a personalized Mac for each individual user You can also specify how much access and liberty to change things each individual user can have To Get Started 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu and then choose Multiple Users from the submenu 2 Turn Multiple User Accounts on 3 Click the Options button to con gure overall multiple user settings such as the Welcome message and other options 4 Click the New User button 5 Edit the user s information access privileges and applications 6 Close the Multiple Users control panel Each time th
53. ple com store Inserting a Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc follow these steps 1 With the computer turned on press the drive button on the outside of the drive 2 Place a disc in the tray with the label facing up and make sure the disc is lying at 3 Gently push the tray in to close it 4 When the icon for the disc appears on the screen the disc is ready to use Ejecting a Disc You eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the Trash or by pressing the Media Eject key on your keyboard You cannot use the drive button to eject a disc from the CD or DVD drive If you are unable to eject a disc try the following 1 Shut down the computer 2 Carefully pull down the door covering the front of the drive tray and locate the small hole next to the Open button below the drive tray 3 Carefully insert the end of a large straightened paper clip into the hole 4 Push rmly until the tray opens 5 Pull out the tray remove the disc or cartridge and push the tray in to close it Using Your Computer 43 Playing DVD and Audio Discs If you have a DVD drive you can use it to play DVD Video discs on your computer Insert the DVD disc and then choose Apple DVD Player from the Apple menu You can also open Apple DVD Player in the Applications folder on your hard disk To listen to a standard audio CD use the AppleCD Audio Player program in the Applications folder You can also use the AutoPlay s
54. r Power Mac G4 to another computer so that your Power Mac G4 appears as an external hard disk on the other computer a feature known as FireWire target disk mode 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 To start up from a FireWire hard disk that has the Mac OS on it use the Startup Disk control panel to select the FireWire hard disk as the startup disk If your FireWire hard disk doesn t appear or can t be selected in the control panel consult the FireWire hard disk vendor for updated software drivers FireWire ports 2 Using Your Computer 41 FireWire Target Disk Mode You can use FireWire to connect your Power Mac G4 to another computer and then have it appear as an external hard disk on the other computer You can then share or transfer les To connect your Power Mac G4 in FireWire target disk mode follow these steps 1 Use a FireWire cable with a 6 pin connector on each end to connect your Power Mac G4 to another FireWire equipped computer 2 Start up or restart your Power Mac G4 and immediately hold down the T key Your Power Mac G4 display shows the FireWire disk mode indicator and the Power Mac G4 internal hard disk icon appears on the desktop of the other computer 3 When you are nished transferring les drag the Power Mac G4 hard disk icon to t
55. r computer has one Ultra ATA drive it sits in the lower portion of this U shaped drive carrier You can install a second ATA device in the upper part of the carrier The drive that came with your Macintosh is designated the master drive sometimes called drive 0 The ATA drive you add as a second drive is called the slave drive or drive 1 1 Con gure your drive as a slave drive by setting the appropriate jumpers Contact your drive manufacturer or consult the manufacturer s Web site to determine the correct settings Note Your Macintosh doesn t work with Ultra ATA devices set for cable select mode 2 Unplug the power cord bundle from the main logic board and the ribbon cable from the drive Unlock the power cord bundle plug by pressing the small catch located on the side of the plug Unplug the power cord bundle from the main logic board Side view Unplug the ribbon cable from the hard disk drive 58 Chapter 4 3 Remove the power cord bundle from the drive Unplug the power cord bundle from the hard disk drive There is no catch on this plug The plug is held tightly in place so pull firmly Working Inside Your Computer 59 4 Remove the low pro le attachment screw from the drive carrier and tilt the carrier up to remove it from the computer Remove the attachment screw to release the drive carrier Tilt the drive carrier up and carefully pull it out of the computer 60 Chap
56. r contrast using the Monitors control panel m Calibrate the monitor using the Calibrate option in the Monitors control panel m The ickering may be caused by interference from a nearby power line a uorescent light or an electrical device for example a radio a microwave oven or another computer Try relocating nearby electrical devices or moving your computer and display Warning If you have a problem with your Apple display and nothing presented in this manual solves it contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for assistance If you attempt to repair the display yourself any damage you may cause to the display will not be covered by the limited warranty on your display Contact an Apple authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question 76 Chapter 5 No colors appear on the screen or the colors don t look right m Make sure the display is connected rmly to the computer m You may want to calibrate your monitor using the Monitors control panel For more information on color and your display see Mac Help m Open the Monitors control panel and make sure your monitor is set to display colors For more information on color and your display see Mac Help After you change the screen resolution desktop icons move m Changing the screen resolution affects the display of information on your screen The operating system may automatically reposition icons after you
57. rlock 2 is your search detective and personal shopper on the Internet It provides an easy way to nd people news and just about anything Shop for books and music and search auction sites nd the best prices even check product availability To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Choose Search Internet from the File menu or double click the Sherlock icon on the desktop 3 Select a Sherlock channel 4 Type what you are looking for and click the Search button Tips and Tricks Create your own customized Sherlock search channel 1 Choose New Channel from the Channels menu 2 Select a name channel type and icon 3 Download Sherlock plug ins and drag them into the search site list Or hold down the Option key and drag plug ins from the other search lists to the icon of your new channel To Learn More To learn more about what you can do with Sherlock open Mac Help and search for Sherlock To download additional search plug ins and nd out how you can create your own Sherlock plug in go to the Sherlock Web site at www apple com sherlock 22 Chapter 2 iTools Free Internet Services for Mac Users Email Get your own Mac com email address It s easy and free and it works with your favorite email clients iDisk With your very own 20 megabyte storage space on Apple s Internet server iDisk is the easy way to share files over the Internet Using iDisk you can easily share photos and movie
58. s Apple recommends that you use only SCSI Ultra160 LVD devices as internal hard disk drives To connect older SCSI devices that use a 25 pin or a 50 pin connector such as Zip drives scanners or DAT drives you need to purchase SCSI adapters or purchase and install an additional legacy SCSI PCI card one that supports older devices For more information about using different types of SCSI devices with your computer see the Tech Info Library at Apple s Web site til info apple com Using Your Computer 49 Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers If two Macintosh computers are not connected by a network you can transfer information between them by connecting them with an Ethernet crossover cable in effect creating a small network of just two computers which you can buy from an Apple authorized dealer You connect the cable to each computer s Ethernet port and then turn on file sharing on both computers or con gure the computers Ethernet settings to create a small network For more information about con guring such an Ethernet connection see Mac Help You can also connect two Macintosh computers using a FireWire cable You can then use FireWire target disk mode to transfer les from one computer to another For more information about using FireWire target disk mode see FireWire Target Disk Mode on page 41 If you have an Internet connection you can also transfer les via the Internet to
59. s as well as import them into your own Web site HomePage Build your own personal Web site in three easy steps Create a birth announcement r sum or photo album or set up your own iMovie theater Apple will even host your Web site on its Internet server so it s always there for the world to see KidSafe KidSafe makes the Internet a safer place for your kids KidSafe gives them access to more than 75 000 educator approved Web sites and blocks all the rest Getting to Know Your Computer 23 What You Can Do iTools is a new class of Internet services from Apple created exclusively for Mac users With iTools you can email your friends make the Internet safer for your children and share photos and movies You can even create your own Web site To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Go to www apple com 3 Click the iTools tab and then click the Free Sign Up button Tips and Tricks Upload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCards You can send iCards with your own custom pictures Save your images as GIF or JPEG les and then copy them to the Pictures folder on your iDisk Your images will appear as picture choices when you create an iCard in the Create Your Own section Start with a HomePage template to create your own Web page in minutes HomePage has Web page templates that you can modify with your own text and images For example teachers can use the HomePage education templates to post recen
60. s Networking 46 Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy 47 Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer 48 Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers 49 Using the Computer as a Server Without a Monitor 49 4 Working Inside Your Computer 51 Opening the Computer 52 Installing Memory 54 Installing Internal Storage Devices 56 Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card 66 Installing an AirPort Card 70 Replacing the Battery 71 5 Troubleshooting 73 Appendix A Specifications 77 Appendix B Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics 83 Important Safety Information 83 General Maintenance 85 Important Ergonomic and Health Related Information 86 5 C H A P T E R1 1 Setting Up Congratulations on purchasing your new Power Mac G4 computer This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display Positioning the Computer and Display You can pick up the computer by any of its handles If your monitor is heavy be sure to use correct lifting techniques when positioning it Position the computer and display so that m they are on sturdy at surfaces m the power cable connectors don t press against a wall or other object m nothing obstructs air ow in the rear of the display or computer m the computer s CD or DVD drive tray has space to open in front Important The only way to shut off power completely to your computer and display is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source Ma
61. stalling Memory on page 54 m Installing Internal Storage Devices on page 56 m Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card on page 66 m Installing an AirPort Card on page 70 m Replacing the Battery on page 71 Warning Apple recommends that you have an Apple certi ed technician install memory PCI expansion cards and internal storage devices Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for service If you install these items yourself you risk damaging your equipment and such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer See an Apple authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question 52 Chapter 4 Opening the Computer 1 To shut down your computer choose Shut Down from the Special menu Wait ve minutes to allow the computer s internal components to cool 2 Unplug all the cables from the computer except the power cord 3 Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer to discharge any static charge 4 Unplug the power cord Warning Always shut down the computer before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install Do not open the computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is turned on Touch the metal portion of the PCI port access
62. t class news homework assignments and other information for parents You can also use the HomePage photo album and iMovie templates to share your pictures and movies easily with your friends and family Create an alias of your iDisk for easy access Instead of connecting to the Web manually to open your iDisk you can select the icon of your iDisk and choose Make Alias from the File menu Whenever you want to access your iDisk double click the alias and enter your password Use KidSafe in conjunction with the Multiple Users control panel Use the Multiple Users control panel to set up your computer for your entire family to share Then set up KidSafe for each of your children s accounts 24 Chapter 2 Apple com Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web Macintosh Products Guide www apple com guide For great hardware and software products for your Mac check this Web site or look for the Mac symbol iCards www apple com icards Use the Internet to send greeting cards to your friends and family iReview www apple com ireview Your personal guide to the Internet with in depth reviews and recommendations of sites ranging from news to travel music and sports Getting to Know Your Computer 25 Apple Support www apple com support Find the latest troubleshooting information download software updates find information on product protection plans and more Apple Hot News www apple com hotnews Want
63. ter 4 5 Install the ATA drive in the U shaped bracket Note The tinted screws illustrated below indicate the four low pro le screws that came in the computer s accessory kit The untinted screws show the screws that came with the new drive If you re installing a drive in the lower part of the U shaped bracket use the low pro le screws to attach the bottom of the drive to the carrier Attach an additional ATA drive 1 high to the upper portion of the drive carrier by screwing it into position on its sides Attach the two screws on this side first These two tabs will bend inward as you tighten these two screws ATA drives that are 1 high are attached to the lower portion of the drive carrier from the bottom Position the hard disk drive on the drive carrier so that the ribbon cable connector and the power cord connector are accessible Working Inside Your Computer 61 6 Replace the carrier and drive 7 Reinsert the low pro le attachment screw you removed from the carrier in step 4 Slide the hard disk drive into the computer at an angle and lower it into position Make sure the two tabs on the underside of the drive carrier engage the slots on the floor of the computer Install the attachment screw to secure the drive carrier 62 Chapter 4 8 Plug the power cord bundles into the hard disk drives Plug the power cord bundles into the hard disk drives Be sure to press them firmly into positi
64. the latest Apple news straight from the source Check out Apple Hot News You can find information on software updates for your Mac and third party software QuickTime hot picks and information on the next big Apple event The Apple Store www apple com store Your one stop shop for the latest Apple hardware and software products including select software and accessories from third party developers 26 Chapter 2 QuickTime Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control Play button Favorites drawer Quick access to all of your QuickTime TV channels Pull the tab at the bottom to open and close the Favorites drawer Getting to Know Your Computer 27 What You Can Do In addition to playing video and music les on your Mac with QuickTime you can watch live and recorded Internet broadcasts To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet 2 Double click the QuickTime Player icon on the desktop 3 Open the Favorites drawer 4 Select a channel Tips and Tricks Add additional QuickTime TV channels Go to www apple com quicktime and click the QuickTime TV link There you will nd all of the available QuickTime channels You can watch a QuickTime TV channel and with one click add it to the Favorites drawer in QuickTime Player Upgrade to QuickTime Pro to do the following m Play back full screen video and resize movies m Create streaming movies m Work with more than 30 audio video and image formats i
65. tial Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada 3 Contents 1 Setting Up 5 Positioning the Computer and Display 5 Plugging In the Computer 6 Need Help 10 What s Next 11 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 13 Your Computer at a Glance 14 Ports and Connectors Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities 16 Inside Your Power Mac Your Computer s Internal Expansion Options 18 Sherlock 2 Your Internet Search Detective 20 iTools Free Internet Services for Mac Users 22 Apple com Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 24 QuickTime Audio and Video on the Internet 26 iMovie 2 Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies 28 Auto Updating Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge 30 Multiple Users Turn One Mac Into Many 32 Mac Help Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions 34 3 Using Your Computer 35 Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse 36 Using USB Devices 38 Using FireWire Devices 40 Using Your CD or DVD Drive 42 Using Your Modem 43 Connecting to an Ethernet Network 44 4 Contents Using AirPort Wireles

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