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1. Working Inside Your Computer 59 5 Lift the top portion of the PowerBook keyboard up slightly near the top row of keys and pull it back far enough to displace the small tabs that hold the bottom of the keyboard in place 6 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad 7 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity 60 Chapter 4 8 Locate the upper RAM expansion slot Lower Upper RAM RAM slot filled slot Hold the RAM expansion card at a 30 degree angle Line up the notch in the card with the small tab in the RAM expansion slot Then push the RAM expansion card into the expansion slot Insert RAM expansion card at a 30 angle Note You may feel some resistance If you are having trouble inserting the card try pushing one side at atime Working Inside Your Computer 64 10 Gently push the RAM expansion card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place 11 Flip the keyboard back on top of the opening in your PowerBook and insert the small tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the openings in the PowerBook case WN NN an AN N Syn tan ES nee T EEEIEE TRARA Y Eana NAA
2. If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware You can use the Apple Hardware Test CD to help determine if there is a problem with one of your computer s components such as the memory or processor The serial number for your PowerBook is located on the inside wall of the battery bay For instructions on removing the battery see Removing and Replacing the Battery on page 49 APPEN EiX lick the triangles in the window to show and hide information in the different categories Specifications This section provides basic product specifications Additional information is available in Apple System Profiler on your hard disk and on the Internet at www apple com powerbook and www apple com support Apple System Profiler rr You can use Apple System Profiler to find out detailed information about your specific model of PowerBook such as the amount of built in memory hard disk size devices connected and the product serial number To access the information in Apple System Profiler Choose Apple System Profiler from the Apple menu Apple System Profiler o VW Software overview r Mac OS overview System Profile Devices and Volumes Control Panels Applications System Folders Finder 91 System 9 1 US b Memory overview D Hardware overview D Network overview Printer overview D Production information QuickTime 4 1 2 File sharing is off Multi
3. l _ 2 f 2 amp Home AutoFill Print Mail C Store iReview iTools iCards quicktime Support Y macosx Hot News Hiring Hardware Software Education Creative Small Biz Developer 2 Prod i ig woe Macintosh Products Guide A catalog of over 18 000 products made for Mac www apple com guide 3 For great hardware and software products for your Mac check this Web site or look for the Mac symbol gap 26 Chapter 2 Apple Awarded ZDNET Support Star a y phn A d Multi Lingual Support _ Support Site Index Need help en 88 88 Apple Support Store iReview iTools iCards auicktime www apple com support Find the latest troubleshooting information download software updates find information on product protection plans Support Site Index Export Compliance Help Using Web Support Apple Hot News al and more 6 e EE e ni egau e al Store iReview iTools iCards QuickTime Support Mac os x www apple com hotnews SHotNews Hiring Hardware Software Made4Mac Education Creative Smali Biz Developer Want the latest Apple news straight Desktop Movies starin ic Expect Maan ts a Top Stories Star Wars Episode I on Location Travel around t
4. 1024 x 768 and 1152 x 870 Up to thousands of colors in the following resolutions 1280 x 960 and 1280 x 1024 External monitor in video mirroring mode Up to millions of colors in the following resolutions 640 x 480 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768 Note Selecting aresolution greater than 1024 x 768 in video mirroring mode will cause the image on the external monitor to scale down take up less than the entire screen to match the 1024 x 768 resolution of the internal display m SVideo NTSC 512 x 384 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 600 832 x 624 and 1024 x 768 at 60 Hz m S Video PAL 512 x 384 640 x 480 720 x 576 800 x 600 832 x 624 and 1024 x 768 at 50 Hz Note Playback of DVD movies on an external monitor or television reduces the amount of video memory available for display Fewer colors may be available at certain higher resolutions Size and Weight Height 1 0 in 26mm a Width 13 4in 341mm a Depth 9 5 in 241 mm m Weight 5 3 lbs 2 4 kg Note Weight varies depending on configuration and manufacturing process Operating Environment Operatingtemperature 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C Storage temperature 13 F to 140 F 25 C to 60 C Altitude 3048 m 10 000 ft maximum a Shipping altitude 10668 m 35 000 ft maximum a Relative humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Specifications 83 Care Use and Safety Information Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your com
5. including other PowerBook models and other portable computers may look similar but they may damage your computer If your power adapter came equipped with a three wire grounding plug a plug that has a third grounding pin then this plug will fit only a grounded AC outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet because the outlet is not grounded contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Always disconnect the phone cord before opening the computer to perform procedures such as installing memory or removing the hard disk ng Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem because the wrong type of line could damage the modem When using your PowerBook or when charging the battery it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm The bottom of the PowerBook case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the computer to the cooler air outside The bottom of the case is raised slightly to allow airflow that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures Never turn on your computer unless all of its internal and external parts are in place Operating the computer when it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and damage your computer For your own Safety and that of your equipment always take the following precautions Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug not the cord remove the main ba
6. Mac OS to communicate using infrared and setting up file sharing is available in Mac Help see page 36 Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for infrared or file sharing Using Your Computer 45 46 Chapter 3 Your computer has a monitor port that allows you to directly connect a monitor with a VGA style adapter or other external video device such as a video projector The TV out port also known as an Svideo out port on your computer lets you connect to a television videocassette recorder VCR or video projection system using either an S video or composite video cable available at your local electronics store You can use TV out to display images on a television record computer images on a VCR or play DVD Video discs on your television Note Ifthe device you want to connect does not have S Video you can use the Composite to S video adapter that came with your PowerBook vet VGA monitor Te TV out port Composite to S video cable When an external monitor or television is connected you can either have the same image appear on both the internal display and the external monitor known as video mirroring or use the external monitor to extend the size of the Mac OS desktop known as extended desktop mode Note Because of the display limitations of most televisions images displayed on the television screen will be of lower quality than those on the built in display or an external monitor Conne
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8. also find information on Apple s USB Web site at www apple com usb For information on USB devices available for your computer check the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Using Your Computer 39 40 Chapter 3 Your computer has one FireWire port FireWire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high speed 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 Connect a digital video camera and capture transfer and edit high quality video directly on your computer using video editing software such as iMovie Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use it to back up data or transfer files A FireWire hard disk icon appears on your desktop immediately after you connect the drive to your PowerBook Start up from an external FireWire hard disk Connect an external FireWire disk with a valid System Folder installed on it and then select the disk in the Startup Disk control panel To access the control panel choose Control Panels from the Apple menu and then choose Startup Disk from the submenu m f you want to transfer files between computers or have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up you can use FireWire to connect your PowerBook to another FireWire equipped computer so that your PowerBook will app
9. easy to connect external equipment In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running Once you connect the device it is ready to use You don t need to restart or reconfigure your computer To use a USB device with your computer simply connect the device to the computer Your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you attach a new device Note Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices When you connect a USB device if your PowerBook cannot find the correct software you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to locate download and install the correct software USB devices such as joysticks and keyboards that get power from the USB connection instead of a separate power adapter can be used with your PowerBook However these types of USB devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster If you are going to have a device connected for an extended period it is a good idea to plug in the power adapter Your PowerBook has two USB ports If you want to use more than one device on the same USB port purchase a USB hub The USB hub connects to an open port on your computer and provides additional USB ports usually four or seven Additional information on USB is available in Mac Help see page 36 Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for USB You can
10. electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables ing Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings in the case Doing so may be dangerous and result in fire or adangerous electric shock Care Use and Safety Information 87 88 Appendix B Ergo nomics Keyboard and trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line ECCI ol OLL o NaNaRESEEKENIS rrr itt irre LI JJ III Not this Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms E n Jo LU ITTI i J T L i LJ JI Not this Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue Some computer users may develop discomfort in their hands wrists or arms after intensive work without breaks If you begin to develop chronic pain or discomfort in your hands wrists or arms consult a qualified health specialist Chair An adjustable chair that provides firm comfortable support is best Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor The back of the chair should support your lower back lumbar region Follow the manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the back
11. for monitor battery When the external power adapter is not connected your computer draws power from its battery You can determine the charge left in your battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself The lights glow to show how much charge is left in the battery The indicator lights remain lit for a few seconds after you press the button Important f only one flashing light is on very little charge is left If no lights are visible the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power adapter is connected Plug in the power adapter for several hours to let the battery recharge To remove the battery Shut down your PowerBook turn it over and locate the battery release latch Slide the latch down and gently remove the battery Using Your Computer 49 50 Chapter 3 Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep If your battery runs low while you are working you can put your PowerBook to sleep and replace the battery with a charged one The internal backup battery provides enough power to maintain the contents of RAM for about one minute Charging a Battery When the power adapter is connected the battery is recharged whether the computer is off on or in sleep However the battery will recharge more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep You can monitor the battery charge level using the Control Strip ae Noo Joe MNO gt fra Batter
12. information that came with your PowerBook for information on contacting Apple for service Troubleshooting 79 80 Chapter 5 If you have a problem with a software program For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple contact the manufacturer Often software manufacturers provide updates to their software on their Web sites You can configure your PowerBook to automatically check for and install the latest Apple software using the Software Update control panel For more information choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for software update If you have problems with your Internet connection a Make sure your telephone line or network cable is connected and functioning properly Ifyou are using a dial up Internet connection make sure that your telephone cord is plugged into the modem port marked with the icon and not the Ethernet port marked with the icon lt gt Choose Mac Help from the Help menu There you will find how to locate your Internet settings and the contact information for your Internet service provider if you used the Setup Assistant to get your Internet account If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS Ifthe answers to your questions are not in this manual look in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information m Check the Apple Support Web site at www apple com support for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates
13. save your work in any open applications and restart the computer to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up a Ifyou are unable to force the application to quit press and hold the Power button for afew seconds to shut down the computer a f the computer still doesn t respond try to restart it by simultaneously pressing the Command 3g and Control keys on your keyboard and the Power button m f that doesn t work locate the reset button see page 18 on the back panel of your computer Carefully press the button using the tip of a pen Then press the Power button to restart it Note You may need to reset the date and time using the Date amp Time control panel after you use the reset button 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 conflicts or reinstall your computer s system software 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 If the computer freezes during startup or you see a flashing question mark Turn off your system extensions by starting up your computer while holding down the Shift key a fthat does not work start up your PowerBook while holding down the C key and at the same time insert your system software CD Make sure the Caps Lock key is not engaged After the computer s
14. settings such as the Welcome message and other options Click the New User button Edit the user s information access privileges and applications Close the Multiple Users control panel Each time the 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 Create a voice print passphrase 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 For more information on setting up Multiple Users including 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 Getting to Know Your Computer 35 Mac Help Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions File Edit View Window Special Macintosh HD Search Got a question Type it here and click Search What s new Type some words and click B Search or click an underlined Basics word Color accuracy Disks 2000 Apple Computer Inc Expanding your computers capabilities Files and programs Internet and networking Late breaking news Memory Monitors Multimedia Preventing and solving problems Printing Security Settings Shortcu
15. the Num Lock key turns on indicating that the keypad is active When you re finished press the Num Lock key again to turn it off Note When the numeric keypad is active other keys and keyboard equivalents for menu commands such as 38 Q to quit are deactivated Additional information on configuring the keyboard controls and programmable function keys is available in Mac Help see page 36 Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for keyboard Using Your Computer 55 56 Chapter 3 You can purchase a security cable and lock to protect your PowerBook With a lock you can secure your computer to a desk or table Your PowerBook also comes with a keyboard locking mechanism When the keyboard is locked users can t easily access the internal components of the computer including the memory Sample locking device with security cable The keyboard locking mechanism is in the small plastic tab to the left of the Num Lock key which also contains the Num Lock indicator light Your PowerBook comes with the keyboard unlocked To lock the keyboard use a small flathead screwdriver to the turn the screw clockwise 1 2 turn A small tab prevents the keyboard from being removed Note The screw that turns the plastic tab has a small notch on one side that you can use to determine if the keyboard is locked If the notch in the screw is on the top the keyboard is unlocked If the notch in the sc
16. using a 512 megabyte MB memory module in each slot For instructions see Installing Additional Memory on page 58 Optional AirPort Card Installing an AirPort Card in your computer allows access to a wireless network For instructions see Installing an AirPort Card on page 65 AirPort antenna cable The end of the built in AirPort antenna attaches to the end of the optional AirPort Card Removable hard disk You can remove the internal hard disk for service or security For instructions see Removing the Internal Hard Disk on page 70 Getting to Know Your Computer 24 Sherlock 2 Your Internet Search Detective Edit View New Folder Open Print Move To Trash Window 3N 0 P 4 Special Help Finder 22 38W _Close Window Get Info Label gt Duplicate D Make Alias 38M Add To Favorites Put Away SY Encrypt Find Search Internet Show Original P Sherlock channels Search the Internet for people shopping news Apple info and more Chapter 2 Page Setup Print Desktop F Sherlock 2 gt 9 A 3 0 4 mMR PN The Apple Store www apple com store x The Printer Depot iMac Products fw New printer for iMac announced amp Your one stop printer shop iC Macintosh products guide Your home for iMac products Search sites Search engines that Sherlock uses to search the Internet Searc
17. Add transitions titles sound and music When you are finished choose Export from the File menu 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 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 alist of compatible DV camcorders go to the iMovie Web site at www apple com imovie Getting to Know Your Computer 34 Auto Updating Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge File di View Window About This Computer D Apple System Profiler Calculator Chooser Control Panels Appearance hy Favorites Apple Menu Options Key Caps AppleTalk Network Browser Colorsync Recent Applications Control Strip fl Recent Documents QuickTime Settings tir Remote Access Status Hemntemerdes Scrapbook Software Update amp Sherlock 2 Sound a Speech Startup Disk TCP IP Text Web Sharing O SS software Update SB Software Update checks for new and updated versions of your software based on information about your computer and current software Update Now Instantly check Apple s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your software p DA Update software automatically The Software Update contro
18. Audio and Video on the Internet 28 iMovie 2 Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies 30 Auto Updating Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge 32 Multiple Users Turn One Mac Into Many 34 Mac Help Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions 36 Universal Serial Bus USB 38 FireWire 40 PC Cards 42 4 Contents AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking 43 Ethernet 10 100Base T 44 Infrared IrDA 45 External Video Support VGA and S Video 46 Battery 49 DVD Drive 52 Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys 54 Security Slot and Keyboard Lock 56 Installing Additional Memory 58 Installing an AirPort Card 65 Removing the Internal Hard Disk 70 Information in This Chapter 77 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 78 Other Problems 80 Locating Your Product Serial Number 80 PowerBook Specifications 82 Cleaning Your PowerBook 85 Storing Your PowerBook 85 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 86 General Safety Instructions 87 Ergonomics 88 Getting Started Your PowerBook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away If you have never used a PowerBook or are new to Macintosh computers read this section for instructions on getting started and where to get more information If you are an experienced user you may already know enough to get started Be sure to look over the information in Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Computer to fin
19. Computer 69 70 Chapter 4 A memoving tne intel When the computer is shut down the internal hard disk can be removed for security or maintenance To remove the internal hard disk from your PowerBook follow these steps Shut down your computer Disconnect the power adapter phone cord and any other cables connected to the computer Flip the computer over and remove the main battery ernal Hard Warning The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot If you have been using your PowerBook wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer to let the internal components cool down before continuing 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver size 1 remove the eight screws that secure the bottom case of the PowerBook 0 lt Eo Os 0 Of 0 of lt og SE o 0 4 5 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity Working Inside Your Computer 74 72 Chapter 4 6 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board Connector cable Hard disk With a Phillips screwdriver size 1 remove the two screws that secure the hard disk carrier and then gently remove the hard disk Screws 2 Replace the Hard Disk and Bottom Case Follow the steps in this section to replace the hard disk Insert the two screws into the right side of the drive and attach the two rubber stoppers Then make sure that the bottom and left and right si
20. For example teachers can use the HomePage education templates to post recent 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 Getting to Know Your Computer 25 Apple com Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web e IReview Back Forward Stop Refresh Home AutoFill Print Mail Store iReview iTools iCards Y auieenme Support Mac osx www apple com ireview ibute Heip What s New Categories My iReview Contri ee Your personal guide to the Categories See Internet with in depth reviews Arts amp Sclences P a Computers CVIEW and recommendations of sites Digital Gear i Fun amp Games ranging from news to travel music and sports Health amp Medicine Kids amp Parents FW Litestyle In Broaking Nows amp Money Commentary Movies a
21. I Getting Started With Your PowerBook G4 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 Infinite Loop Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 996 1010 http www apple com Apple the Apple logo AppleTalk FireWire Mac Macintosh the Mac OS logo PowerBook QuickTime and Sherlock are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries AirPort the Apple Store and iMovie are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc ENERGY STARe is a U S registered trademark PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation used under license therefrom 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 respons
22. On top of all this Apple provides you with free 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 this is your first Macintosh computer start with the Mac Tutorials see page 36 to learn how to use the trackpad 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 Here you ll find a great selection of your computer s features presented and briefly explained Take a test drive and see what your PowerBook can do 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 15 Basic Features of Your PowerBook Sleep indicator light Built in speaker Power button microphone I 3 EII IL O ER Security slot Function ELX X EAE g a 4 tey EE LE Built in speaker AirP ort antenna window Trackpad Display Trackpad Slot loading release button button DVD ROM drive Keyboard 4 Volume Num Lock Programmable Media release tab controls key function keys Ejectkey Brightness Keyboard 4 Mute Keyboard controls lock control release tab 16 Chapter 2 4 I gt Bright
23. RAAN TS 62 Chapter 4 42 Pull down on the keyboard release tabs located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys and then press down on the top portion of the keyboard SSS So ERNA RRR IEIR SSS ss SSS 143 Let go of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place 44 Turn the PowerBook over and replace the battery 145 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached Working Inside Your Computer 63 64 Chapter 4 Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your PowerBook check whether the computer recognizes the new memory Do the following Start up your computer When you see the Mac OS desktop choose About This Computer from the Apple menu A window shows the total amount of memory in the computer o About This Computer OSB E MacOS 9 1 Yersion MacOS 9 1 Built in Memory 192 MB Total memory installed irtual Memory Off in your PowerBook Largest Unused Block 153 MB amp Apple Computer Inc 1983 2000 The total includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added For amore detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer choose Apple System Profiler from the Apple menu If the memory is not recognized or your computer does no
24. The upper memory slot can accept a SDRAM module that meets the following specifications a Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module SO DIMM format a 1 5 inch or smaller 64 128 256 or 512 MB a 144 pin PC 100 Type RAM Note SDRAM from an earlier PowerBook that meets these specifications can be used with your PowerBook The maximum amount of RAM you can install in your PowerBook is 1 GB using 512 MB DIMMs in both the upper and lower RAM slots Shut down your computer Disconnect the power adapter phone cord and any other cables connected to the computer Flip the computer over and remove the battery The battery is removed to prevent you from accidentally turning on the computer while installing memory Warning The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot If you have been using your PowerBook wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer to let the internal components cool down before continuing 3 Make sure that the keyboard locking screw is not in the locked position Your new PowerBook comes with the keyboard unlocked so unless you or someone else locked the keyboard you can skip this step LPP gy FR SPS OSX LEP Of IDI A Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys and then lift up on the top portion of the keyboard SSS cre RSS SSSR ea ee Sesee TS XSI Ses SSeS SSR SSS SX
25. able in the Energy Saver control panel and Control Strip module U A H Set the hard disk to spin down after a short time Set your PowerBook to sleep after inactivity of five minutes or less Make sure that processor cycling is turned on Set your processor to operate at a slower speed when using non processor intensive applications such as a word processor Operating at a slower speed conserves battery power However it may affect performance of processor intensive applications such as DVD playback se the Energy Saver Control Strip module to easily access your computer s energy settings Open Energy Saver Control Panel Better Conservation Better Performance Faster Processor Speed Slower Processor Speed Spin Down Hard Disk Sleep Now HORA E EE EB Energy Settings or More Information on Your PowerBook Battery dditional information is available in Mac Help see page 36 Choose Mac Help from the elp menu and search for battery Using Your Computer 54 All the software necessary to use your computer and connect to the Internet is already installed on your PowerBook You need to use the PowerBook CDs that came with your computer only if you are having problems and need to reinstall system software However if you purchased additional software with your PowerBook you can install or run programs from CD and DVD discs using the DVD drive Note If you have older software that comes on floppy
26. corder ces and editing 2HHOe Editing Free Space 8 66GB iw ome buttons Clip viewer C Click these to Timeline pen panels for viewer Cigo adjusting and The clip viewer and the timeline viewer are visual aids for assembling and editing your movie Use these to play the movie in the iMovie monitor Playback controls 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 Video track Lets you work with audio contained in video clips Faster Audio tracks Lets you work with recordings music and sound effects 30 Chapter 2 Playhead Represents the location of the frame showing in the iMovie monitor Move the playhead to see where things appear in a movie 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 Shoot your video connect the camera to your computer s FireWire port and then open iMovie Click the Import button to import movie clips to the shelf then add them to your movie by dragging them to the clip viewer Assemble and edit your movie in the clip viewer and timeline viewer
27. cting an External Monitor To connect an external monitor to your computer Shut down your computer or put it to sleep and turn off the external monitor Connect the monitor cable to your PowerBook Turn on the external monitor Start up or wake your computer Use the Resolution portion of the Control Strip to change resolutions on the external monitor For information on the supported external monitor resolutions see page 83 By default your PowerBook starts up in extended desktop mode You can use the Video Mirroring portion of the Control Strip to make the images on the PowerBook display and the external monitor the same Turn ideo Mirroring On DESO WDD SUEDE DEOSBED ae Resolution Video Mirroring Note In addition to the Video Mirroring control module you can install the Video Mirroring App located in the CD Extras folder on your system software CD and assign it to a function key See page 54 When assigned you can quickly switch between extended desktop mode and video mirroring by pressing a single key Ising Your PowerBook With the Display Closed You can use your PowerBook with the display closed if the computer is connected to an external monitor keyboard and mouse To operate your computer with an external monitor attached and the display closed do the following Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your PowerBook Close the PowerBook display to put the computer to sleep Follow the steps in the previ
28. d out about the new features of this PowerBook Phone cord Composite to S video cable Power adapter Power cord Important Read all the installation instructions and safety information see page 85 carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket 6 Chapter 1 Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer s battery You should plug in the power adapter in case the battery has been drained during shipping or storage Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an outlet Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapter port marked with the icon on the back of the computer Power adapter plug Power adapter port amp Internal modem Power cord Power adapter cord If you want to connect to the Internet right away connect one end of the phone cord to the internal modem port marked with the icon and the other end to an analog telephone line the type of telephone line found in most residences Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem because the wrong type of line could damage the modem Opening the Display Push the display release button 1 a ay ae DT ay ay ELLIO fi a Getting Started 7 8 Chapter 1 To turn on the computer press the Power button You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer It takes the computer a few moments to start
29. des of the drive are covered by the Mylar sheath Insert the right side of the drive first using the holes in the drive carrier to line up the drive Then insert the left side of the drive Working Inside Your Computer 73 3 Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board Connector cable A Attach the bottom case to the computer and replace the eight screws Line up the notches on the right and left sides of the case Then press down slightly to secure the case Check the alignment of the eight screw holes to make sure the bottom case is properly positioned ofq 0 Q d 0 Of 00 9 2G 74 Chapter 4 5 Replace the battery and turn the computer over 6 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached Working Inside Your Computer 75 Troubleshooting Occasionally you may have problems while working with your PowerBook Usually it s because your software isn t properly configured or you re using applications or software extensions that are not compatible with the version of the Mac OS system software installed on your computer Other less likely sources include problems with the Mac OS usually fixed by reinstalling your computer s system software or through a software update and problems with your computer s hardware such as the memory or hard disk When you experience a problem with your computer it is important to remember that there is us
30. disks contact the software manufacturer to see if the software is available on a CD ROM disc or purchase a third party external floppy disk drive such as an LS120 SuperDisk from your Apple dealer or the Apple Store www apple com store To install or use programs from aCD or DVD disc follow these steps With the computer turned on insert the disc with the label facing up into the drive slot until you feel the drive catch the disc and take it the rest of the way in Sr PII pf RY Td ag ay R ALALA IR LEI AD Emergency eject hole ESS When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop the disc is ready to use Important Your PowerBook DVD drive is designed to work with standard size CD and DVD discs Irregularly shaped discs will not work and may damage your computer 52 Chapter 3 Ejecting a Disc From the DVD Drive You eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the Trash or pressing the Media Eject key on the keyboard If you can t eject the disc try the following Quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again Restart your computer and hold down the trackpad button during startup until the disc ejects a fthat does not work insert the end of a paper clip into the manual eject hole located on the far right side of the drive slot to press the internal eject button To use the manual eject button your PowerBook must be turned on Pla ying DVD Di
31. ear 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 anew device FireWire devices such as certain external hard disks that get power from the FireWire connection instead of a separate power adapter can be used with your PowerBook However these types of FireWire devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster If adevice will be connected for an extended period it is a good idea to plug in the power adapter If you want to transfer files or have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up you can use FireWire to connect your PowerBook to another computer so that your PowerBook will appear as an external hard disk on the other computer Important The computer you connect your PowerBook to must have FireWire version 2 3 3 or later installed Use Apple System Profiler available in the Apple menu to check the version of FireWire installed If you have an older version check the Apple FireWire Web site at www apple com firewire To connect your PowerBook in FireWire target disk mode follow these steps Make sure that your PowerBook is shut down Use a FireWire cable with a standard 6 pin connector on each end to connect your PowerBook to another FireWire equipped computer Start up
32. ed 14 12 Chapter 1 Where to Go From Here You ve done everything you need to get your PowerBook up and running The first time that you turn your computer on the Macintosh Setup Assistant takes you through the process of configuring your computer and setting up for the Internet If you would like additional information see the following To learn about See Shutting down your computer or putting itto What to Do When You Are Finished Working Sleep on page 13 What you can do with the hardware and Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your Computer software features of your PowerBook The additional information available in the Mac Help Answers to All Your Macintosh onscreen help Questions on page 36 Using aspecific feature of your PowerBook Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Installing memory installing an AirPort Card Chapter 4 Working Inside Your Computer or removing the hard disk What to do if you have a problem with your Chapter 5 Troubleshooting PowerBook Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance To get the longest running time from your PowerBook battery let the battery run down and then fully charge it one time Follow these steps Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the battery indicator lights and the onscreen meter see page 50 indicate that the battery is fully charged Disconnect the power adapter and use your Po
33. h button After you type what you are looking for click this button to start the search Sherlock 2 is your search detective and personal shopper on the Internet It provides an easy way to find people news and just about anything Shop for books and music and search auction sites find the best prices even check product availability Connect to the Internet Choose Search Internet from the File menu or double click the Sherlock icon on the desktop Select a Sherlock channel Type what you are looking for and click the Search button Create your own customized Sherlock search channel Choose New Channel from the Channels menu Select aname channel type and icon 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 about what you can do with Sherlock open Mac Help and search for Sherlock To download additional search plug ins and find out how you can create your own Sherlock plug in go to the Sherlock Web site at www apple com sherlock Getting to Know Your Computer 23 5 gt ji d d s d 7 z d d s 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 eas
34. he world with Ahmed Best and get a behind the scenes glimpse into the production of Lucasfilm s Star Wars Episode IL QuickTime 4 is required Oct 24 October 24 2000 05 31 PM POT MacPlay Brand Revival We recognize the importance of the Macintosh gaming market says Brian Fargo Interplay s chairman and chief executive officer regarding MacPlay s announcement of games for the holiday season Oct 24 FileMaker Revenue Grows Again FileMaker revenue grew to 111 million for its fiscal year which ended Sept 30 up 29 over the previous year The company has been profitable each of the past 11 quarters Ost 23 Apple Wins ZDNet s Support Star Award Apple Computer successfully makes its customers happy with courteous and prompt technical support service writes Wendy Dittamore on ZDNet Overall Apple ranked highest with users who were completely satisfied with their technical support experience Oct 23 Share Your Desktop Movies T s been a year since we introduced iMovie the digital video software that s as easy to use as Macintosh By now you ve probably z hava nodad Technology Learning Denver Det 25 25 League for Innovation CID Anaheim Toy 15 18 Macworld Expo San Francisco Jan 3 12 More Events and Seminars 7A CONFERENCE October 25 28 Denver Colorado QuickTime Hot Picks Monsters Ine Duke 2000 from the source Check out Apple Hot News You can find informa
35. ibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved The product described in this manual incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Contents Plugging In the Computer 6 Opening the Display 7 Turning the Computer On 8 Moving Items on the Screen 9 Adjusting the Internal Display 10 Where to Go From Here 12 What to Do When You Are Finished Working 13 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 16 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 18 Inside Your PowerBook 20 Sherlock 2 Your Internet Search Detective 22 iTools Free Internet Services for Mac Users 24 Apple com Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 26 QuickTime
36. ith your PowerBook Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity Disconnect the AirPort antenna from its holder AirPort antenna Working Inside Your Computer 67 68 Chapter 4 10 Position the AirPort Card with the AirPort ID numbers and bar code visible and slide the card into the connector Make sure to slide the card all the way in until you feel that the card is securely attached to the connector AirP ort Card Connect the AirPort Card to the end of the antenna cable Make sure that the connector on the end of the antenna cable is straight before inserting it into the card When itis connected make sure the end of the antenna cable is secured by the small clip shown in the illustration below Antenna clip Fold the plastic tab on the AirPort Card over the top of the card Important The plastic tab must be folded over the card If the tab is not folded over you will not be able to securely attach the bottom case to the computer 44 Attach the bottom case to the computer and replace the eight screws Line up the notches on the right and left sides of the case Then press down slightly to secure the case Check the alignment of the eight screw holes to make sure the bottom case is properly positioned 0f 0 Q O of 0 al o gash 143 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached Working Inside Your
37. l Every Sunday at 9 33 AM panel displays all of the updates useful for keeping your computer running smoothly Update Now MA Ask me before installing new software Set Schedule Set the day of the week and time of day to check automatically for software updates 32 Chapter 2 Auto updating uses the Internet to download and even 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 Connect to the Internet Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu and then choose Software Update from the submenu Click the Update Now button Select the software you want to update and then click Install 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 specific 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 your computer to check for software updates and deselect the Ask me before installing new software checkbox For more information on using Software Update search for Software Update in Mac Help F
38. mable or hot function keys For example you can use these keys to open your Web browser word processor or favorite game Once applications are open you can use the keys to switch quickly between them 4 Volume controls Hot function keys gt Brightness controls Media Eject key N N Function Fn key The first time you press one of the function keys 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 You can quickly change a key from a control or programmable function key to a standard function key by pressing the Fn key while you press the other key You can also use the Keyboard control panel to reverse the keys so that the standard function keys are primary and the screen controls and programmable function keys are secondary You would hold down the Fn key to change the screen brightness for example Most desktop computer keyboards have a numeric keypad in addition to the regular keyboard keys Your PowerBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys Keys used for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label Numeric keypad Num Lock key To use the numeric keypad press the Num Lock key on the keyboard The light next to
39. n the PowerBook do one of the following Choose Shut Down from the Special menu a Press the Power button and click Shut Down in the dialog box that appears on the screen Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now Note Ifyou plan to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time see Storing Your PowerBook on page 85 for additional steps to prevent your battery from completely draining Getting Started 13 Getting to Know Your Computer If you re eager to get started and want to try out a few things on your PowerBook 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 Out of the box your PowerBook is a full featured notebook computer It includes the latest in computer technology such as a PowerPC G4 processor 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 video research information shop and even update your software automatically With your PowerBook you also get iMovie an easy to use digital video editing application that lets you use your PowerBook to create desktop movies Simply connect a digital video camera to the FireWire port on your PowerBook open iMovie and you re ready to create your own movies
40. ness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook display using these keys on your PowerBook keyboard Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built in speakers and sound output port Mute control Turn the sound from the PowerBook built in speakers and sound output port off and on Keyboard lock Protect the internal components of your PowerBook by preventing the keyboard from being easily opened Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in the PowerBook keyboard Media Eject key Press this Key to eject a CD or DVD disc Power button Turn your PowerBook on and off or put it to sleep Slot loading DVD ROM drive Use the DVD ROM drive to install and run programs play music CDs play DVD Video discs or reinstall system software To eject a disc drag the disc s icon to the Trash or use the Media Eject key on the keyboard Function Fn key Press and hold this key to activate the function keys F1 F12 Keyboard release tabs When you need to access the internal memory slots pull these tabs down to release the PowerBook keyboard Microphone Record sounds directly on your PowerBook hard disk with this built in microphone located under the speaker cover You can also connect an external microphone to one of the USB ports or use a professional microphone that connects to a PCMCIA Card Security slot Protect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable Slee
41. 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 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 DANGER invisible laser radiation when open AVOID DIRECT EXPOSI CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TC ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE SICHT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT UNSICHTBARE LUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEI LASER KLASSE 1 ATTENZIONE RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI PRECAUCION RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO Si APPAREIL A RAYONNEMENT LASER DE CLASSE 1 ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL PNES UNNG EKSP 28 n FIA IL 9 APBMENTES L 73 Class 1 label Service warning label Laser Specifications Laser on pickup unit when reading a CD Type Semiconductor GaAlAs laser Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3 3 mW Beam divergence horizontal 12 vertical 35 Laser on pickup unit when reading a DVD T
42. nternet Double click the QuickTime Player icon on the desktop Open the Favorites drawer Select a channel Add additional QuickTime TV channels Go to www apple com quicktime and click the QuickTime TV link There you will find 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 a Play back full screen video and resize movies Create streaming movies Work with more than 30 audio video and image formats including Flash Create open edit and save movies and audio as easily as copying and pasting 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 find information on setting up your own Internet streaming server go to the QuickTime Web site at www apple com quicktime Getting to Know Your Computer 29 iMovie 2 Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies iMovie monitor File Edit Advanced Help Preview your movie or view j video directly from a connected DV camcorder N Shelf E clk To make clips part of your movie after you import them drag them from the shelf to the Mode switch clip viewer Use this to switch between ad Y importing from bee aim i SP Kaa A I a cam
43. ntrol Strip Open Monitors Control Panel cvr LEO 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 600 896 x 600 1024x 768 e 1152x 768 DES eere Resolution icon About the Resolutions Supported by the Built In Display Your PowerBook has a wide screen display with a native resolution of 1152 x 768 that also supports standard resolutions such as 1024 x 768 When you use a standard resolution a black band appears on each side of the display Note Most applications automatically switch to the best resolution for the application You may want to use a standard resolution when mirroring your display on an external monitor or when using certain applications such as games or presentation software that are designed for a standard resolution Note If you use an application designed for a standard resolution and do not want to see the black bands you can choose the stretched version of the resolution to stretch the image to cover the entire screen and eliminate the black bands To access additional stretched resolutions hold down the Control key when you click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip You can choose aresolution of 896 x 600 or smaller in the Control Strip and Monitors control panel These are known as scaled resolutions When you switch to a scaled resolution items on the screen appear larger making them easier to see However scaled resolutions may not be as sharp as the display s native resolution Getting Start
44. or the latest information on the Mac OS go to the Mac OS Web site at www apple com macos Getting to Know Your Computer 33 Multiple Users Turn One Mac Into Many 34 Chapter 2 Welcome to Mac OS Our computer Shutdown Change Password Login o Edit New User Kind of User Account Normal Limited Panels Hide Setup Details User Info Applications Privileges Alternate Password User Picture Ej Select picture or drag image and drop on i picture frame M User can change password M Can log in O Can manage user accounts Access by others to user s documents Read only 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 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 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu and then choose Multiple Users from the submenu Turn Multiple User Accounts on Click the Options button to configure overall multiple user
45. ous section to connect your PowerBook to an external monitor Wait a few seconds and then press any key on the external keyboard to wake the PowerBook Note If your external USB keyboard has a Power button you can shut down your PowerBook and start it with the display closed by pressing the Power button instead of having it wake from sleep as described in the steps above Using Your Computer 47 48 Chapter 3 Connecting a Television VCR or Other Video Device To connect a device to the TV out port Shut down your computer or put it to sleep and turn off the external device Connect an S video cable to the TV out port on your PowerBook or use the adapter to connect a composite video cable and connect the other end to your device If you want to send the sound from your PowerBook to the device connect a miniplug to RCA cable not included from the headphone port 4 on your PowerBook to the audio input ports on your device Turn on the external device Start up or wake your computer Use the TV Mirroring portion of the Control Strip to adjust how the images are displayed on the device Best for Graphics Best for video Overscan Leave Monitor On emue FLEW ear p r TV Mirroring For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Additional information on using and configuring an external monitor is available in Mac Help see page 36 Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search
46. p and the card is level You ll feel some resistance as you slide the card in When the card is firmly seated in the slot it clicks into place and an icon appears on the desktop You can eject a PC Card when your computer is on or off but not when it is in sleep To eject a PC Card If the computer is turned on drag the card s icon to the Trash Push the PC Card eject button once to release the button Push the button again to eject the card Pull the card out of the slot and then push the eject button again to set it flush against the computer For information on the PC Cards available for your PowerBook check out the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Your PowerBook is AirPort ready 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 files play multiplayer games and more Note Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Card AirPort Base Station and Internet access fees may apply Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with AirPort including America Online Range may vary with site conditions With AirPort you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station which has a
47. p indicator Awhite light pulsates when the PowerBook is in sleep Trackpad Move the pointer on the PowerBook display With the Trackpad control panel you can set the trackpad to double click and select items directly instead of using the trackpad button Getting to Know Your Computer 17 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 18 AirPort antenna eject button Power adapter port PC Card slot Headphone IOl External Internal port monitor port modem port FireWire z A gt 7 e IOI port EVE MHN Infrared window lt gt Ethernet port VUSB ports 2 TV out port Reset button 10 100Base T Chapter 2 N 10 lt gt IOI OUT FireWire port Connect high speed external devices such as digital video cameras printers and external storage devices Ethernet port 10 100 Base T Connect to a high speed 10 100Base T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer files Two USB Universal Serial Bus ports Connect additional equipment to your PowerBook such as printers external storage devices modems keyboards and joysticks External monitor VGA port Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA style connector TV out S video out port Connect your PowerBook to a television VCR or other video device You can use TV out for presentations or to play a DVD Video on your television PowerBook rese
48. physical connection to the Internet The base station can be an external device or another computer with an AirPort Card installed known as an AirPort software base station AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone The AirPort Card in the computer makes a wireless connection to the base which is connected to the telephone line Connection to the Internet AirP ort Base Station f 5 SSS SESS ae ee SSS SSS SEE N gt SSE Ses RS SSS 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 For instructions on installing an AirPort Card see page 65 Additional information on AirPort is available in AirPort Help Choose Help Center from the Help menu and click the AirPort Help link You can also find information on Apple s AirPort Web site at www apple com airport Using Your Computer 43 44 Chapter 3 Your computer comes with built in 10 100 megabit per second Mbps twisted pair Ethernet networking capability which you can use to connect to anetwork or to acable or DSL modem Connecting to anetwork 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 files between two computers or set up asmall network No
49. ple Users 1 1 Note No printer has been chosen 81 82 Appendix A Processor Memory and Hard Disk Processor PowerPC G4 processor with a minimum of 400 megahertz MHz Note Your PowerPC processor can operate at a reduced speed See page 51 to save battery power When the reduced processor speed option is enabled Apple System Profiler shows the slower processor speed in addition to the standard speed of the processor Memory Minimum of 128 megabytes MB maximum of 1 gigabyte GB Hard disk Minimum 10 GB Video Memory and Graphics Video memory 8 MB SDRAM Graphicscontroller ATI RAGE Mobility 128 Modem Modem standards K56flex and V 90 Modem speed 53 kilobits per second Kbps Note Download speeds vary with line conditions and the modem capabilities of your Internet service provider ISP FCC regulations limit ISP transmission speeds to 53 Kbps in the United States Optional AirPort Card a Wireless data rate Up to 11 megabits per second Mbps a Range Up to 150 feet 45 meters in typical indoor use varies with building a Frequency band 2 4 gigahertz GHz Power Adapter a Input AC 100 240 volts V 50 60 hertz Hz a Output DC 24V 1 875 A Battery a Output DC 14 4 V Capacity 3600 mAh External Video Modes Supported m External monitor in extended desktop mode a Upto millions of colors in the following resolutions 512 x 384 640 x 480 640 x 870 800 x 600 832 x 624
50. puter and its components Useadamp soft lint free cloth to clean the computer s exterior Avoid getting moisture in any openings Don t use aerosol sprays solvents or abrasives To clean your PowerBook screen do the following With your PowerBook shut down dampen a clean soft lint free cloth or paper with water only and wipe the screen Do not spray liquid directly on the screen If you carry your PowerBook in a bag or briefcase make sure that there are no loose items such as paper clips or coins that could accidentally get inside the computer through the slot for the DVD drive If you are going to store your PowerBook for an extended period of time do one of the following to prevent your PowerBook battery from becoming completely depleted Keep the power adapter connected Fully charge your PowerBook battery before storing the computer Fully charge and then remove your PowerBook battery when storing your computer especially important when storing your computer for longer than 5 months 85 86 Appendix B Always leave space around your power adapter Do not use this equipment in a location where airflow around the power adapter is confined Always disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery before opening the computer to perform procedures such as installing memory or removing the hard disk ng Use only the power adapter that came with your PowerBook computer Adapters for other electronic devices
51. rest to fit your body properly 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 flat on the floor you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor 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 External mouse If you use an external mouse position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within a comfortable reach Built in display Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you take the computer from one work location to another or if the lighting in your work area changes For more information Go to www apple com about ergonomics Care Use and Safety Information 89 Communications Telephone and Modem Regulation Information For information on FCC regulations radio and television interference and telephone and modem information as it relates to this product see the files in the Communications Regulations folder inside the Documents folder on your hard disk Laser Information Warning Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do
52. rew is on the bottom the keyboard is locked Additional information on the software security features of your PowerBook including multiple user passwords and file encryption is available in Mac Help see page 36 Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for security or multiple users Note The Password Security control panel used on older computers is not compatible with your PowerBook and is not installed on your computer Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides information and instructions for working inside your computer Instructions are provided for the following procedures a Installing Additional Memory on page 58 Installing an AirPort Card on page 65 m Removing the Internal Hard Disk on page 70 ing Apple recommends that you have an Apple certified technician install memory or an AirPort Card or remove the internal hard disk Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact Apple for service If you attempt any of these procedures yourself you risk damaging your equipment and such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer 57 58 Chapter 4 A Your computer comes with two memory slots one above the other that you access by removing your PowerBook keyboard Your computer comes with a 64 or 128 megabyte MB Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM module installed in the lower slot
53. scs You can also use the DVD drive to play DVD Video discs on your PowerBook Insert the DVD disc and then choose Apple DVD Player from the Apple menu If you want to use S video to connect your PowerBook to a TV see page 46 so that you can watch aDVD Video on the TV screen select 720 x 480 NTSC in the United States or 720 x 576 PAL in Europe and other regions in the Resolution portion of the Control Strip Then select Best for Video from the TV Mirroring portion of the Control Strip Best for Graphics Best for ideo Overscan Leave Monitor On Dea wal Lee DED Resolution TV Mirroring Note When your PowerBook is connected to an external monitor DVD playback is only available in extended desktop mode You can drag the DVD window between the external monitor and the built in display More Information on Your 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 CD or DVD discs is available in Mac Help see page 36 Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for discs Using Your Computer 53 54 Chapter 3 You can quickly adjust settings such as volume and screen brightness and eject a CD or DVD disc using the keyboard controls Your PowerBook also has five additional keys that you can set up to open your frequently used applications or documents These keys are known as program
54. t button Reset the computer with this button when you cannot shut it down using the Power button Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem Infrared window Use infrared IR communication to send files to another IR equipped computer print on an IR equipped printer or connect to an IR network that uses the IrDA standard You can also use IR to synchronize with certain handheld personal assistants or use a cellular telephone where applicable to connect to your Internet service provider Headphone port Connect external speakers headphones or other sound output device PC Card slot Expand the capabilities of your PowerBook using this Type II PC Card slot that supports both PCMCIA and CardBus formats Getting to Know Your Computer 19 20 Chapter 2 PowerBook with the keyboard flipped over and internal RAM slot visible memory memory slot slot filled flipped over PowerBook turned over with the bottom case removed Battery Bottom case Hard disk Serial number Ethernet ID Memory slots Your PowerBook comes with two memory slots one above the other The lower slot contains the memory module that came with your PowerBook You can install an additional memory module in the upper slot If you ordered your PowerBook with additional memory the upper slot may already be filled The maximum amount of RAM you can install in your PowerBook is 1 gigabyte GB
55. t start up correctly shut down your PowerBook and check the instructions again to make sure that the memory you installed is compatible with this PowerBook and that it is installed correctly If you are still having problems remove the memory and consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact Apple for service nstalling an Alrrort Card You can purchase an AirPort Card from your Apple authorized dealer or from the Apple Store at www apple com store and install it yourself or have it installed by an Apple authorized Service provider To install an AirPort Card in your PowerBook follow these steps Shut down your computer Disconnect the power adapter phone cord and any other cables connected to the computer Flip the computer over and remove the battery A Warning The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot If you have been using your PowerBook wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer to let the internal components cool down before continuing Working Inside Your Computer 65 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver size 1 remove the eight screws that secure the bottom case of the PowerBook Qf Eo f 0 aiaiai of 0 Gao eee o 0 66 Chapter 4 If your AirPort Card came with the AirPort adapter remove the metal clip and pull the AirPort Card from the adapter The adapter and metal clip are not used w
56. tarts up 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 conflicts or reinstall your computer s system software If using your system software CD is the only way you can start up your PowerBook you need to reinstall your computer s system software For instructions look in Mac Help or open the software installation or restore program and follow the onscreen instructions If the computer won t turn on or start up Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet Your battery may need to be recharged Press the small button on the battery see page 49 You should see one to four lights indicating the battery s level of charge If that does not work locate the reset button see page 18 on the back panel of your computer Carefully press the button using the tip of a pen Note You may need to reset the date and time using the Date amp Time control panel after you use the reset button If that does not work press the Power button and immediately hold down the Command 38 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time If you recently installed additional memory make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer See whether removing it allows the computer to start up If you are still unable to start up your computer see the service and support
57. te Use category 5 Ethernet cables to connect to a 100Base T Ethernet network Additional information including setting up an Ethernet network and transferring files using Ethernet is available in Mac Help see page 36 Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for Ethernet or network For information on networking products you can use with your PowerBook check the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Because your PowerBook is equipped with infrared IR you can exchange files and data without using wires The type of IR used is the industry standard IR communication method known as IrDA You can use infrared to share files with another IrDA equipped computer communicate with other infrared devices such as handheld organizers connect to an infrared network and even print on an infrared printer Sharing files using infrared is the same as sharing files using Ethernet except that AppleTalk and TCP IP are set to Infrared instead of Ethernet Note You cannot share files with a computer that only supports IRTalk a non standard IR communication method used by some older computers To connect to another computer using infrared Position the IR windows of the two computers so that they are directly facing and within 3 feet of each other Configure AppleTalk and TCP IP to communicate using infrared Make sure that file sharing is turned on in the File Sharing control panel Information on configuring the
58. tion on software updates for your Mac and third party software QuickTime hot picks and information on the next big Apple event John Lepaan Later Charlie amiee Forward Siop Refresh e 8 Home AutoFill Print Mail oreg Episode Beek T iTools iCards Quicktime Support mac osx 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 Your Account View Current Order Education Worldwide Help Apple Store Welcome Saved Orders Change yourProfile 1 Click is OFF The lastest and easiest way to shop Sign up now Final coe Pro fs Square Deal PowerMac G4 The most chances Visit other Apple stores around the world Choose Getting to Know Your Computer 27 QuickTime Audio and Video on the Internet File Edit View Window Special Help Volume control iil i j g oS _ AMU dum A Favorites drawer Quick access to all of your QuickTime TV channels Pull the tab at the bottom to open and close the Favorites drawer Play button 28 Chapter 2 In addition to playing video and music files on your Mac with QuickTime you can watch live and recorded Internet broadcasts Connect to the I
59. tion in the Trackpad control panel SS SSSR RSS EEE SSSR RSE A lt x SSA SX Ses xX CS SS SESS Trackpad Trackpad button The trackpad is sensitive to how quickly you move your finger To move the pointer a short distance across the screen move your finger slowly across the trackpad The faster you move your finger the farther the pointer moves on the screen For best results when using the trackpad keep in mind these tips a Use only one finger Do not use a pen or any other object Keep your finger and the trackpad dry If the trackpad becomes moist from humidity or condensation gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it a Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad For more information on using the trackpad see Mac Help or Mac Tutorials available in the Help menu Getting Started 9 10 Chapter 1 Adjusting the Internal Display Before you begin working with your new PowerBook you may need to adjust your display so that items on the screen are easy to see Adjusting the Brightness and Display Resolution Use the keys labeled with the 3 icon to adjust screen brightness Brightness controls oe lt lt AN Adjusting the Display Resolution You can increase the size of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution Click the Resolution icon in the Co
60. ts and tips Sound 36 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Your PowerBook has many built in features and expansion capabilities you can use to customize and expand your computer to fit your needs These include the following Universal Serial Bus USB for connecting additional equipment to your PowerBook such as printers scanners joysticks keyboards digital cameras and floppy disk drives FireWire for connecting high speed equipment such as digital video cameras and external hard disks The latest in communications technologies such as a 56K modem infrared 10 100Base T Ethernet and optional AirPort wireless Internet and networking The ability to use your PowerBook with an external monitor video projector or television including support for video mirroring and creating an extended desktop Use your PowerBook s built in video support to do presentations work with an external monitor or play DVD Video discs on your television Long lasting battery one Type II PC Card CardBus slot and more To learn about what you can do with your PowerBook start with the information in this chapter Additional information can be found in Mac Help see page 36 and on Apple s many Internet Web sites 37 38 Chapter 3 Your PowerBook comes with two USB ports which you can use to connect many types of external devices including printers scanners digital cameras game pads joysticks keyboards and hard disk drives USB makes it
61. ttery and disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exists You want to remove any parts leave the cords disconnected as long as the keyboard is open The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged You spill something into the case Your computer is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture Your computer has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged You suspect that your computer needs service or repair You want to clean the case use only the recommended procedure described earlier Important The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord and phone cords and remove the battery Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to Be sure that you always do the following Keep your computer away from sources of liquids such as drinks washbasins bathtubs shower stalls and so on Protect your computer from dampness or wet weather such as rain snow and so on Read all the installation instructions carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system ag Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any
62. ually a simple and quick solution When you encounter a problem be aware of the conditions that led up to the problem Making a note of things you did before the problem occurred will help you narrow down the possible causes of the problem and then find the answers you need Things to note include a the applications you were using when the problem occurred Problems that occur only with a specific application may indicate that the application is not compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your computer any software that you recently installed especially any software that may have added items to the System Folder Certain applications install extensions that may not be compatible with the version of the Mac OS installed on your computer any new hardware such as additional memory or a peripheral that you installed This chapter contains solutions to problems that prevent you from working with your computer such as a system freeze or a computer that will not start up You can find more troubleshooting information in Mac Help see page 36 and on Apple s Support Web site at wwww apple com support 77 78 Chapter 5 If the computer won t respond or the pointer won t move a Press the Command 38 and period keys at the same time and if a dialog box appears click Cancel m f that doesn t work hold down the Option and Command 3g keys and then press the Esc key If a dialog box appears click Force Quit Then
63. up D Power button z TE SRR SS Nothing happens when you press the Power button m The battery may be drained Make sure that you plugged in the power adapter and that the adapter is firmly connected to both the computer and a power source a f the computer still doesn t start up when you press the Power button use the tip of a pen to press the reset button see page 18 on the back of the computer Wait a few seconds and then press the Power button again a Ifthe computer still doesn t start up see page 79 There is a slight delay before the computer starts up a This is normal When you press the Power button the PowerBook checks its memory before it starts up The more memory installed the longer the delay You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark a This icon usually means that the computer can t find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer You may need to reinstall system software See page 78 You use your PowerBook trackpad to move items and select items on the screen much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer To move the arrow pointer on the screen slide your finger across the trackpad To select click or double click an item on the screen use the trackpad button Note Instead of using the trackpad button you can click and double click directly on the trackpad You turn on this op
64. werBook until you see the first low battery warning Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again Important YOu only have to fully discharge and then charge your battery once to calibrate it After that you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at any charge level When you have finished working with your PowerBook you have two options If you are only going to be away from your PowerBook for a short time put the computer to Sleep When the computer is in sleep you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process When the computer is in sleep its screen is dark and a small white light below the display pulsates To put the computer to sleep quickly do one of the following a Close the display Choose Sleep from the Special menu warning Wait afew seconds until the sleep light starts pulsating indicating that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning before you move your PowerBook Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage your computer To wake the computer a Ifthe display is closed open it Your PowerBook automatically wakes from sleep when you open the display You can turn off this option in the Energy Saver control panel a f the display is already open press the Power button or any key on the keyboard If you are not going to use your PowerBook for a day or two shut it down To shut dow
65. y charge level indicator Calibrating a New Battery for Best Performance To get the longest running time from a new PowerBook battery let the battery run down and then fully charge it one time Follow these steps Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your PowerBook battery until the battery indicator lights and the onscreen meter indicate that the battery is fully charged Disconnect the power adapter and use your PowerBook until you see the first low battery warning Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again Important You only have to fully discharge and then charge your battery once to calibrate it After that you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at any charge level R sattery Saving Tips The amount of work time your PowerBook battery can provide before you need to recharge it depends on the equipment you re using with your computer and the steps you take to conserve power while you work To save battery power do one or more of the following Disconnect bus powered USB or FireWire devices when they are not in use Quit open applications that you are not using Remove CD ROM and DVD ROM discs when they are not in use Reduce screen brightness using the brightness control on the PowerBook keyboard Use alighter desktop pattern Close the display to put the computer in sleep whenever your work is interrupted Additional options are avail
66. y way to share files over the Internet Using iDisk you can easily share photos and movies as well as import them into your own Web site Chapter 2 iTools Free Internet Services for Mac Users KidSafe 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 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 iTools is a new class of Internet services from Apple created exclusively for Mac users With iTools you can get your own Mac com email address make the Internet safer for your children and share photos and movies You can even create your own Web site Connect to the Internet Go to www apple com Click the iTools tab and then click the Free Sign Up button 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 files 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
67. your PowerBook and immediately hold down the T key Your PowerBook display shows the FireWire logo and the PowerBook internal hard disk icon appears on the desktop of the other computer When you are finished transferring files drag the PowerBook hard disk icon to the Trash Press the Power button on the PowerBook to shut it down and then disconnect the FireWire cable Additional information on FireWire including setting up a network of FireWire devices is available in Mac Help see page 36 Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for FireWire You can also find information on Apple s FireWire Web site at www apple com firewire For information on the FireWire devices available for your computer check out the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Using Your Computer 44 42 Chapter 3 You can expand your computer s capabilities using the PC Card slot Your PowerBook has one PC Card slot that accepts Type and Type Il PCMCIA cards including CardBus format cards You can insert aPC Card when your computer is on off or in sleep Eject button PC Card slot Important The Apple AirPort Card is installed in aslot inside your computer It does not go in the PC Card slot the way many third party wireless cards do The AirPort Card will not work if it is installed in the PC Card slot and will cause your computer to function improperly When inserting a PC Card make sure the label is facing u
68. ype Semiconductor GaAs laser Wavelength 658 nm Power out of objective lens 6 mW Beam divergence horizontal 8 5 vertical 27 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 traffic 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 As an ENERGY STARe partner Apple Computer has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STARe guidelines for energy efficiency The United States Environmental Protection Agency s ENERGY STARe program is a partnership with office product equipment manufacturers to promote energy efficiency Reducing energy consumption of office products saves money and reduces pollution by eliminating wasted energy 90 Communications Telephone and Modem Regulation Information

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