Getting Started With Your PowerBook G4 Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for PowerBook G4 computers
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Contents 1 Getting Started 7 Plugging In the Computer 8 Opening the Display 9 Turning the Computer On 10 Moving Items on the Screen 11 Adjusting the Internal Display 12 Where to Go From Here 14 Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance 14 What to Do When You Are Finished Working 15 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 17 If You Are New to the Mac 17 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 18 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 20 Inside Your PowerBook 22 About Mac OS X 24 iTools—Free Internet Services for M
3 Using Your Computer 43 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 44 FireWire 46 PC Cards 48 AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking 49 Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) 50 Infrared (IrDA) 51 External Video Support ( VGA and S-Video) 52 Battery 55 DVD-ROM Drive 58 Optional CD-RW Drive 60 Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys Security Slot and Keyboard Lock 63 4 Working With Your Operating System About Mac OS X 66 Using Classic in Mac OS X 66 Switching Between Operating Systems Need Help? 68 5 Working Inside
Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 99 Cleaning Your PowerBook 99 Carrying Your PowerBook 99 Storing Your PowerBook 99 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer General Safety Instructions 101 Ergonomics 102 100 Contents 5
C H A P T E R 1 1 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 find out about the new features of this PowerBook.
Plugging In the Computer Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer and recharges the computer’s battery. You should plug in the power adapter in case the battery has been drained during shipping or storage. 1 Plug the A/C plug on the power adapter into an outlet. A light appears on the power adapter plug. An amber light indicates that the battery is being charged. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged.
Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle.
Turning the Computer On 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 up. 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. ® Power button ® Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when you press the Power button. m The battery may be drained.
Moving Items on the Screen 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.
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 Use the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness.
Adjusting the Display Resolution You can increase the size of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. To adjust the resolutions on your display: m In Mac OS 9, click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip. Resolution icon m In Mac OS X, click the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display settings from the Displays icon in the menu bar, click “Show displays in Menu bar.
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 it to sleep “What to Do When You Are Finished Working” on page 15.
What to Do When You Are Finished Working When you have finished working with your PowerBook, you have two options. Put Your PowerBook to Sleep If you will only 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: m Close the display.
C H A P T E R 2 2 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. Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer. It includes the latest in computer technology such as a PowerPC™ G4 processor, FireWire, USB, and AirPort wireless Internet and networking.
Basic Features of Your PowerBook Sleep indicator light ® Power button Built-in speaker/ microphone ® Function key (Fn) Security slot Built-in speaker AirPort antenna window Trackpad Keyboard release tab ¤ Brightness controls 18 Chapter 2 Display release button — Mute control Trackpad button Keyboard lock/ Num Lock indicator light - Volume controls Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive (DVD-ROM or CD-RW) Programmable function keys Media Eject key Keyboard release tab
¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook display. - Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and sound output port. 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. When the numeric keypad is locked, the keyboard lock glows green.
Additional Features of Your PowerBook AirPort antenna window G PC Card eject button ™ Æ W ¯ Power Sleep indicator light adapter port PC Card slot ™ External monitor port FireWire port G 1 2 f Headphone W Internal ™ port modem port W Infrared window G Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) 20 Chapter 2 USB ports Æ TV out port Reset button
FireWire port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras, printers, and external storage devices. G Ethernet port (10/100/1000 Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. You don’t need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices.
Inside Your PowerBook PowerBook with the keyboard flipped over and internal RAM slot visible Upper memory slot Lower memory slot (filled) ® Keyboard flipped over PowerBook turned over Battery Serial number 22 Chapter 2 Ethernet ID and AirPort 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), using a 512 megabyte (MB) memory module in each slot. For instructions, see “Installing Additional Memory” on page 69.
About Mac OS X Apple menuC Status IconsC Use this to change settings, open recently used items, and shut down your computer.C Check the status of System Preferences from the menu bar. Finder toolbarC Click to open folders, files, and shortcuts to places on your computer. SheetC Sheets for saving and printing are attached to document windows. Window with buttonsC Click a button to close the window, minimize it in the Dock, or enlarge it.
What You Can Do Mac OS X provides a powerful and elegant new user interface for your computer. With Mac OS X, you don’t need to worry about the amount of memory to allot for an application to run efficiently, or restarting your computer if something goes wrong with an application. In addition to using Mac OS X software, you can still run Mac OS 9 versions of software in Mac OS X using the Classic environment. Chapter 4, “Working With Your Operating System,” on page 65 explains Classic in more detail.
iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users 26 EmailC iCards Get your own Mac.com email address. It’s easy, and it works with your favorite email programs. Send an elegant iCard, just right for any occasion. Choose a ready-made photo, or create a personalized iCard using photos on your iDisk. iDisk HomePageC Your own 20 MB of free storage on Apple’s Internet server. Share photos, movies, and other files over the Internet. Purchase additional storage space.
What You Can Do iTools is a new class of Internet services from Apple created exclusively for Mac users. With iTools, you can send email or greeting cards to your friends 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.
Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search Detective Sherlock channelsC Search the Internet for people, shopping, news, Apple info, and more. Search buttonC After you type what you are looking for, click this button to start the search. Search sitesC Sherlock searches the Internet using several search engines. Sherlock iconC Click the Sherlock icon in the Dock.
What You Can Do 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. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Open Sherlock: m In Mac OS 9, double-click the Sherlock icon on the desktop. You can also choose Search Internet from the File menu or choose Sherlock from the Apple (K) menu.
Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web Macintosh Products Guide www.apple.com/guideC For great hardware and software products for your Mac, check this Web site or look for the Mac symbol. Software made for Mac www.apple.com/softwareC Search by category for Apple and third-party software for your Mac. The Apple Store store.apple.comC Purchase the latest Apple hardware, software, and accessories.
Mac OS X www.apple.com/macosx/C Get the latest on the world’s most advanced operating system. Apple Hot News www.apple.com/hotnewsC Find information on the latest software updates for your Mac, third-party software, QuickTime Hot Picks, and information on the next big Apple event. Apple Support www.apple.com/supportC Find information about the AppleCare Protection Plan, training programs, and other product support. Also access software updates, the Apple Knowledge Base, and technical information.
QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control QuickTime TVC Click to view the QuickTime TV channels you can access on your computer. QuickTime iconC Click the QuickTime icon in the Dock.
What You Can Do In addition to playing video and music files on your Mac, with QuickTime you can watch live and recorded Internet broadcasts. Store channels that you frequently view by dragging them to your personal list of QuickTime Favorites (♥). To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Open QuickTime Player: m In Mac OS 9, double-click the QuickTime Player icon on the desktop. You can also open the Applications folder, then open the QuickTime folder and double-click QuickTime Player.
iMovie 2—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies iMovie monitorC Preview your movie or view video directly from a connected DV camcorder. ShelfC To make clips part of your movie after you import them, drag them from the shelf to the clip viewer. Mode switchC Use this to switch between importing from a camcorder and editing. Editing buttonsC Clip viewerC Timeline viewerC The clip viewer and the timeline viewer are visual aids for assembling and editing your movie.
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, and 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. Your computer comes with iMovie optimized for Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X.
iTunes—Digital Music For Your Mac SearchC Type some text and iTunes lists song titles that match. Radio TunerC Listen to hundreds of Internet radio stations—jazz, rock, talk, and more. Audio CDsC Play an audio CD on your computer. Import songs to your library. Portable musicC Transfer songs to an MP3 player by dragging songs from your library. Eject CD button New Playlist buttonC Create a personalized playlist using songs from your library.
What You Can Do iTunes lets you import songs from music CDs as MP3 files, create playlists, move music to your portable MP3 player, listen to hundreds of radio stations on the Internet, and more. To Get Started 1 Open iTunes (located inside the Applications folder on your hard disk). 2 Insert a music CD into your PowerBook’s optical drive. 3 Click the checkbox next to the songs you want to import. 4 Click the Import button. Your songs are converted into MP3 files and stored in your iTunes library.
Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge Update softwareC Set how often your computer checks for software updates from Apple. Update NowC Click to check instantly for updates available for your Apple software. Select the Apple software you want to update from the list that appears.
What You Can Do Software Update uses the Internet to download and install the latest software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple automatically. Use Software Update to instantly check Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your Apple software. You can even set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software for you. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet.
Multiple Users—Turn One Mac Into Many UsersC Use the Users pane in System Preferences to add user accounts. HomeC Each user has a home. Finder, Dock, iTools, Mail, and other preferences are kept for each user in the user’s home, so users can customize Mac OS X the way they want. 40 Chapter 2 Shared FolderC To give access to the Shared folder, a user can turn on file sharing in Sharing preferences.
What You Can Do Several people can share a single computer by logging in to their individual user accounts. Users can select their own customized settings, such as bookmark and desktop views, and access their own private storage space, called a Home folder. Users sharing the computer also have access to a common Shared folder. The first user account created on your computer is designated an administrator.
Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions SearchC Got a question? Type it here and click Ask.
C H A P T E R 3 3 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: m Universal Serial Bus (USB) for connecting additional equipment to your PowerBook, such as printers, scanners, joysticks, keyboards, digital cameras, and floppy disk drives. m FireWire for connecting high-speed equipment, such as digital video cameras and external hard disks.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 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 floppy disk drives. USB makes it 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.
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time 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). G ™ Æ W USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac Help (see page 42). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “USB.
FireWire 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. G ™ Æ W These are some of the things you can do with FireWire: m Connect a digital video camera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality video directly on your computer using video editing software such as iMovie.
FireWire Devices and Battery Power 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 a device will be connected for an extended period, it is a good idea to plug in the power adapter. Note: The FireWire port is designed to support power for FireWire devices (up to 7 watts maximum).
PC Cards You can expand your computer’s capabilities using the PC Card slot. Your PowerBook has one PC Card slot that accepts Type I and Type II PCMCIA cards, including CardBus-format cards. You can insert a PC Card when your computer is on, off, or in sleep. Eject button G ™ Æ W PC Card slot The Apple AirPort Card is installed in a slot inside your computer. It does not go in the PC Card slot the way many third-party wireless cards do.
AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking Your PowerBook is AirPort-ready. It has a built-in antenna, and an AirPort Card may already be installed in it. 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.
Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T) Your computer comes with built-in 10/100/1000 megabit per second (Mbps) twisted-pair Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem. G G ™ Æ W 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 files between two computers or set up a small network.
Infrared (IrDA) 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. G ™ Æ W 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.
External Video Support (VGA and S-Video) 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 S-video 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).
Connecting an External Monitor To connect an external monitor to your computer: 1 Turn off the external monitor. 2 Connect the monitor cable to your PowerBook. 3 Turn on the external monitor. 4 Hold down the Command (x) key and press the Brightness up/F2 key ( ) to auto-detect the new monitor. 5 Adjust the resolution on the external monitor: m In Mac OS 9, click the Resolution portion of the Control Strip. To see a list of all possible resolutions, press the Control key when you click Resolution.
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a device to the TV out port: 1 Connect an S-video cable to the TV out port (Æ) on your PowerBook (or use the adapter to connect a composite video cable) and connect the other end to your device. 2 If you want to send the sound from your PowerBook to the device, connect a miniplug-toRCA cable (not included) from the headphone port (f) on your PowerBook to the audio input ports on your device. 3 Turn on the external device.
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. You can check the charge with the battery in or out of your PowerBook. If only one flashing light is on, very little charge is left.
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 three minutes while you change the battery. Charging a Battery When the power adapter is connected, the battery is recharged whether the computer is off, on, or in sleep. A light appears on the power adapter plug.
Battery-Conservation 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 conserve battery power, do one or more of the following: m Disconnect bus-powered USB or FireWire devices when they are not in use. m Quit open applications that you are not using. m Remove CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs when they are not in use.
DVD-ROM Drive 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 optical DVD-ROM drive.
Ejecting a Disc You eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the Trash or pressing and holding the Media Eject ( ) key on the keyboard. If you can’t eject the disc, try the following: m Quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again. m Restart your computer and hold down the trackpad button during startup until the disc ejects.
Optional CD-RW Drive If your PowerBook came with a CD-RW drive, you can record your favorite music, programs, and files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can create your own music CDs and play them on any standard audio player. You can also record computer files, such as applications, documents, or other digital files, on a recordable CD. With a CD-R (CD-Recordable) disc you can record information on the disc once.
Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys 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 in Mac OS 9. These keys are known as programmable (or hot) function keys. For example, you can use these keys to open your Web browser, word processor, or favorite game.
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad 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 the Num Lock key turns on, indicating that the keypad is active.
Security Slot and Keyboard Lock 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 lock is engaged, the keyboard can’t be flipped up for access to the internal components of the computer, including the memory.
C H A P T E R 4 4 Working With Your Operating System An operating system, or OS, is your computer’s desktop environment that defines how the items on your desktop are represented and how you interact with them. Each OS has a different look and feel. Your computer comes with Mac OS 9 installed as the default operating system. The first time you start your computer, it starts up using Mac OS 9.
About Mac OS X Start up using Mac OS X and explore its advanced technologies, such as the elegant new user interface, incredible graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance. Mac OS X manages your computer processes so you can concentrate on what you want to do. You don’t need to worry about restarting your computer if something goes wrong with one software application. Mac OS X shuts down just that application so you can keep working without interruption.
Switching Between Operating Systems Your computer is set to use Mac OS 9. You can switch between Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X. Once you’ve set your computer to use OS X, it will always start up using OS X until you set it to use Mac OS 9. To set your computer to start up using Mac OS X: 1 In Mac OS 9, choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu, then choose Startup Disk.
To set your computer to start up using Mac OS 9: 1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple (K) menu and click Startup Disk. 2 Select the Mac OS 9 folder as your startup System Folder. (If the icons are dimmed, click the lock icon at the bottom of the pane and type the user name and password that you created previously in the Setup Assistant. See Welcome to Mac OS X for more information about logging in as an administrator.) 3 Restart your computer.
C H A P T E R 5 5 Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides information and instructions for working inside your computer. Instructions are provided for the following procedures: m “Installing Additional Memory” on page 69 m “Removing the Internal Hard Disk” on page 78 m “Installing an AirPort Card” on page 87 Warning Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory or remove the internal hard disk.
Installing Additional RAM 1 Shut down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer. 2 Flip the computer over and remove the battery. This prevents you from accidentally turning on the computer while installing memory. Latch Battery 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. ® 4 Release the keyboard by pulling down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys) and then lift the top portion of the keyboard.
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 72 Chapter 5 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity.
8 Locate the upper RAM expansion slot. Lower RAM slot (filled) Upper RAM slot ® 9 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 30o angle ® 30O You may feel some resistance. If you are having trouble inserting the card, try pushing one side at a time.
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.
12 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. ® 13 Let go of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place. 14 Turn the PowerBook over and replace the battery. 15 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.
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: 1 Start up your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose About This Computer from the Apple (K) menu.
The total includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in your computer, use Apple System Profiler. Under Mac OS 9, choose Apple System Profiler from the Apple (K) menu. Under Mac OS X, open the Applications folder, then open the Utilities folder, and double-click the Apple System Profiler application to open it.
Removing the Internal Hard Disk When the computer is shut down, you can remove the internal hard disk for maintenance or as a security measure. 1 Shut down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer. 2 Place a towel or soft cloth on a table in front of you. The towel or cloth protects the keyboard and display of the PowerBook when you flip it over.
4 Remove the battery by sliding the latch to the left. Make sure to return the battery latch fully to the right. 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. 5 Using a Torx T-8 screwdriver, remove the eight screws that secure the bottom case of the PowerBook in the order shown in the illustration below.
6 Carefully slide the bottom case away from you. 7 Pivot the bottom case up as shown in the illustration below. Do not twist the case from side to side. Slide the bottom case forward completely before lifting it up. If you feel any resistance when lifting the bottom case, double-check to make sure the bottom case is slid all the way forward and releases from the optical drive slot. Important 8 80 Chapter 5 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity.
9 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board. Connector cable 10 With a Torx T-8 screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the hard disk carrier to the mounting bracket and then gently remove the hard disk.
Replacing the Hard Disk and Bottom Case Follow the steps in this section to replace the hard disk. 1 Remove the screw from the top of the hard disk mounting bracket. Screw 2 Battery bay tab Mounting bracket Lift the mounting bracket up and gently bend it around the first battery bay tab. The tab holds the bracket out of the way. Warning Lift the bracket just high enough to clear the battery bay tab.
3 Insert the two screws into the two rubber stoppers, and screw them into the left side of the drive. Then make sure that the bottom and left and right sides of the drive are covered by the Mylar sheath. Mylar sheath Rubber stopper Screw 4 Insert the right side of the drive first, then insert the left side of the drive. Use the holes in the drive carrier to line up the drive with the bracket.
5 Lift the mounting bracket over the battery bay tab and lower it to its original position. Replace the screw in the top of the mounting bracket, being careful not to overtighten it. Screw 6 Mounting bracket Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board.
7 Attach the bottom case to the computer and replace the eight screws in the order shown in the illustration below. Line up the notches on the right and left sides of the case. Then press down slightly to secure the case. Make sure the seams between the bottom case and the frame are closed. Check the outside edges and around the battery bay. Check the alignment of the eight screw holes to make sure the bottom case is properly positioned.
9 Look at the optical drive slot to make sure that the case is properly secured. If a gap exists below the optical drive slot, gently pull the bottom of the optical drive slot toward you to secure the optical drive to the bottom case and remove the gap. ® Optical drive slot 10 86 Chapter 5 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.
Installing an AirPort Card If your computer did not come with an AirPort Card, you can purchase one from your Appleauthorized 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, remove the back of your computer.
Make sure to slide the card all the way in until you feel that the card is securely attached to the connector. AirPort Card 5 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 it is connected, make sure the end of the antenna cable is secured by the small clip shown in the illustration below. Antenna clip 6 Fold the plastic tab on the AirPort Card over the top of the card.
C H A P T E R 6 6 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.
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move 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 Command (x) keys and then press the Esc key. If a dialog box appears, click Force Quit. Then save your work in any open applications and restart the computer to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up.
If the computer won’t turn on or start up m Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. m Your battery may need to be recharged. Press the small button on the battery (see page 55). You should see one to four lights indicating the battery’s level of charge. m If that does not work, locate the reset button (see page 20) on the back panel of your computer. Carefully press the button using the tip of a pen.
Restoring Your Computer Software Apple Software Restore completely erases the contents of your hard disk or partition and restores the original contents, including the original system software, factory settings, and applications that came with your computer Should you need to restore your computer software, use the Apple software restore CDs that came with your computer.
Other Problems If you have a problem with a software program m 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 in Mac OS 9 or the Software Update pane of System Preferences in Mac OS X.
A P P E N D I X A A 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 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.
PowerBook Specifications Processor, Memory, and Hard Disk m Processor: PowerPC G4 processor with a minimum of 550 megahertz (MHz) m Memory: Minimum of 128 megabytes (MB); maximum of 1 gigabyte (GB) m Hard disk: Minimum 20 GB Video Memory and Graphics m Video memory: 16 MB DDR SDRAM m Graphics controller: ATI Mobility Radeon Modem m Modem standards: K56flex and V.
External Monitor in Extended Desktop or Video Mirroring Mode With the display set to 1152 x 768 and millions of colors, an external VGA monitor supports the following resolutions m Up to millions of colors: 640 x 480, 640 x 870, 800 x 600, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768, 1152 x 870, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024, and 1600 x 1200 m Up to thousands of colors: 1280 x 960, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200, 1792 x 1344, 1856 x 1392, and 1920 x 1440 Choosing a resolution greater than 1152 x 768 in video mirroring mode causes the image
External S-Video or Composite Television (PAL) An external PAL video device or TV supports the following resolutions m Up to millions of colors: 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 m Height: 1.0 in. (26 mm) m Width: 13.4 in. (341 mm) m Depth: 9.5 in. (241 mm) m Weight: 5.
A P P E N D I X B B Care, Use, and Safety Information Cleaning Your PowerBook Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: m Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. m Don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives. Cleaning Your PowerBook Display To clean your PowerBook screen, do the following: m Shut down your PowerBook.
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power Adapter 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. Warning Use only the power adapter that came with your PowerBook computer.
General Safety Instructions For your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions.
Ergonomics 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. This 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. This Not this Change hand positions often to avoid fatigue.
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.
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 Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
