About the Power Mac G4 Cube Includes setup and expansion information for Power Mac G4 Cube computers
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Contents 1 Setting Up 5 Positioning the Computer and Display 5 Setting Up Your Computer 6 Problems? 16 What’s Next? 17 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 19 Your Computer at a Glance 20 Your Computer’s Ports and Connectors 22 Inside Your Computer—Internal Expansion Options 24 QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet 26 Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search Detective 28 iMovie 2—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies 30 iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users 32 Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac o
Connecting to an Ethernet Network 53 Using AirPort Wireless Networking 55 Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy 56 Transferring Information Between Two Apple Computers 57 4 Working Inside Your Computer 59 Removing the Computer Core 60 Installing Memory 64 Installing an AirPort Card 66 Replacing the Battery 67 Replacing the Computer Core in the Enclosure 68 5 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications 71 75 Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 81 Important Safety Information 81 Genera
C H A P T E R 1 1 Setting Up Congratulations on purchasing your new Power Mac G4 Cube—an elegant, compact, and professional solution to desktop computing. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display. Positioning the Computer and Display If your monitor is heavy, be sure to use correct lifting techniques when positioning it.
Setting Up Your Computer Your computer ports and connectors are accessible from the bottom of the computer. 1 6 Chapter 1 Carefully turn the computer upside-down and place it on a soft cloth.
2 Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter. Warning Use only the power adapter that came with your computer. Power adapter Power cord Don’t plug this end of the power cord into the wall yet. You’ll do that later.
3 Plug the power adapter plug into the power socket (marked with the icon ¯) on the bottom of the computer. Plug the power adapter into the computer.
4 Plug the other end of the power adapter cord into a grounded power outlet or power strip.
5 Connect your monitor cables according to the following illustration: Depending on your monitor, you may have one or more cables to connect. Check the instructions that came with the monitor for further setup information. Important ADC monitor port ™ VGA monitor port Warning Be sure your computer is turned off before connecting your monitor. When lifting the computer, be careful not to turn the computer on accidentally. Do not connect or disconnect your monitor when the computer is turned on.
If your monitor has a VGA connector, attach the VGA-to-VGA adapter that came with your computer to the VGA port and then connect your monitor cable to the adapter. Plug the VGA adapter into the VGA monitor port and tighten the thumbscrews. Plug the VGA monitor cable into this end of the adapter and tighten the thumbscrews.
6 If required, connect your computer to your Ethernet network and connect your modem to a phone line.
7 Turn your computer right side up. Do not put anything on top of the computer. This will block the air flowing through the top vents. Do not place anything on top of the power button. Do not block the air flowing through the opening in the back of the computer.
8 Connect the keyboard cable to a USB port on your monitor, and plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. USB ports on display USB ports on bottom of computer (2) USB ports on keyboard (2) m If your monitor doesn’t have a USB port, connect the keyboard USB cable to a USB port on the bottom of your computer. If you wish, raise the keyboard by lifting it and flipping the foot toward the back.
9 Connect your computer speakers. Your computer speakers have special power requirements that are supported by the USB ports on your computer and by the USB ports on Apple displays that have the ADC connector. Do not connect your speakers to other USB devices, such as your keyboard or external USB hubs, which are not designed to support your speakers.
10 Turn on your computer by touching the power button. Power button With some Apple monitors, you can also turn on the computer by pressing or touching the monitor power button.
When You’re Finished Using Your Computer To turn off your computer: m Choose Shut Down from the Special menu. Do not turn off the computer by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling the power adapter plug (unless you can’t turn off the computer any other way). Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is not shut down properly. Important Adjusting Your Monitor Use the Monitors control panel to adjust the settings for your monitor.
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, this chapter is for you. It provides an overview of your computer’s important hardware and software features. Want to create your own video masterpieces? Take a look at iMovie and find out how you can edit video on your computer. Learn how QuickTime can help you view live video broadcasts from the World Wide Web.
Your Computer at a Glance Digital amplifier Power button Power button Headphone jack Speaker DVD disc drive Speaker Power adapter 20 Chapter 2
DVD disc drive Use DVD discs to view DVD movies, install software, and access information. A DVD-ROM drive works with CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs, DVD-Video discs, and Photo CDs. It also plays standard audio discs. Power button/Power-on light Touch this button to turn on the computer or wake it from sleep. When the computer is on, touching the power button puts the computer to sleep. A steady light indicates that the computer is on. A pulsing light indicates the computer is in sleep.
Your Computer’s Ports and Connectors ADC monitor port P Reset button ¥ Programmer’s button ™ VGA monitor port G Ethernet port W Internal modem port F ¯ Security lock port Power socket FireWire ports (2) Latch 22 Chapter 2 USB ports (2)
FireWire ports Connect your Macintosh to FireWire devices, including digital video cameras, scanners, hard disk drives, and more. You can connect up to 63 devices and FireWire provides a highspeed method of data transfer between them all. G 10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet port Connect your Macintosh to a high-speed Ethernet network. USB ports Connect your Macintosh to USB devices, such as keyboards, mouse devices, printers, scanners, speakers, USB hubs, and more.
Inside Your Computer—Internal Expansion Options Battery AirPort Card connector SDRAM slots (3) AirPort Card release tab 24 Chapter 2
SDRAM slots You can install additional memory in your computer by inserting up to 3 DRAM DIMMs in the memory slots. You can expand your computer’s memory up to 1536 MB. AirPort Card connector Connects an AirPort Card, which allows your computer to communicate with a wireless network. Battery Your computer uses a battery that you rarely replace. If you find that your computer is having trouble starting up, or that the system date and time are frequently incorrect, you may need to replace the battery.
QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control Play button Favorites drawer Quick access to all of your QuickTime TV channels. Pull the tab at the bottom to open and close the Favorites drawer.
What You Can Do In addition to being able to play video and music files on your Mac, with QuickTime you can watch live and recorded Internet broadcasts. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Open QuickTime Player. 3 Open the Favorites drawer. 4 Select a channel. Tips and Tricks Add additional QuickTime TV channels Go to www.apple.com/quicktime and click the QuickTime TV link. There you will find all of the available QuickTime channels.
Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search Detective Sherlock channels Search button Search the Internet for people, shopping, news, Apple info, and more. After you type what you are looking for, click this button to start the search. Search sites Search engines that Sherlock uses to search the Internet.
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 Choose Search Internet from the File menu or double-click the Sherlock icon on the desktop. 3 Select a Sherlock channel. 4 Type what you are looking for and click the Search button.
iMovie 2—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies iMovie monitor Preview your movie or view video directly from a connected DV camcorder. Shelf To make clips part of your movie after you import them, drag them from the shelf to the clip viewer. Mode switch Use this to switch between importing from a camcorder and editing. Editing buttons Clip viewer Timeline viewer The clip viewer and the timeline viewer are visual timelines 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, add transitions, titles, sound effects, and music. Then copy the movie to a camcorder tape or create a QuickTime movie. To Get Started 1 Shoot your video, connect the camera to your computer’s FireWire port, and then open iMovie.
iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users 32 Chapter 2 Email KidSafe Get your own Mac.com email address. It’s easy and free, and works with your favorite email clients. 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. iDisk HomePage With your very own 20 megabyte storage space on Apple’s Internet server, iDisk is the easy way to share files over the Internet.
What You Can Do iTools is a new class of Internet services from Apple created exclusively for Mac users. With iTools, you can email your friends, make the Internet safer for your children, and share photos and movies. You can even create your own Web site. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to www.apple.com 3 Click the iTools tab and then click the Free Sign Up button. Tips and Tricks Upload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCards You can send iCards with your own custom pictures.
Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge Update Now Instantly check Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your software. The Software Update control panel displays all of the available updates useful for keeping your computer running smoothly. Set Schedule Set the day of the week and time of day to check automatically for software updates.
What You Can Do 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. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu and then choose Software Updates from the submenu. 3 Click the Update Now button. 4 Select the software you want to update and then click Install.
Multiple Users—Turn One Mac Into Many Accounts Set the appearance of the user’s environment. If you want to control the user’s access to certain applications, choose Limited or Panels.
What You Can Do With Multiple Users, you can allow up to 40 different 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.
Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web iReview www.apple.com/ireview Your personal guide to the Internet, with in-depth reviews and recommendations of sites ranging from news to travel, music, and sports. iCards www.apple.com/icards Use the Internet to send greeting cards to your friends and family. Macintosh Products Guide www.apple.com/guide For great hardware and software products for your Mac, check this Web site or look for the Mac symbol.
Apple Support www.apple.com/support Find the latest troubleshooting information, download software updates, find information on product protection plans, and more. Apple Hot News www.apple.com/hotnews Want the latest Apple news straight from the source? Check out Apple Hot News. You can find information on software updates for your Mac and third-party software, QuickTime hot picks, and information on the next big Apple event. The Apple Store www.apple.
Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Search Got a question? Type it here and click Search.
C H A P T E R 3 3 Using Your Computer This chapter provides explanations and procedures for using your computer. You’ll find instructions for using the important features of your computer, including your keyboard and mouse, modem, FireWire, USB, networking, and more.
Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse You can quickly adjust settings such as volume or eject CD or DVD discs using the keyboard controls. Your Apple Pro Keyboard has “hot” function keys that you can set up to open your frequently used applications or documents. For example, you can use hot function keys to open your Web browser, word processor, or favorite game. Once applications are open, you can use the hot function keys to switch quickly between them.
Using Your Apple Pro Mouse To position the pointer using your mouse, move the mouse over any suitable surface such as your desktop, mouse pad, or other textured surface. (Some smooth, glassy surfaces provide less pointer control than others.) To click an object, press down once on the mouse body until you feel a click. To double-click an item, press down twice in quick succession.
Using Your Computer Speakers Your computer speakers can provide high-fidelity sound for all the music, games, and multimedia you play on your computer. USB ports on display USB ports on bottom of computer Digital amplifier Speaker Speaker The USB ports on your computer have been enhanced to support the power requirements of your speakers. Be sure to connect your speakers to one of the computer USB ports.
After connecting your speakers and starting up your computer, you can adjust the speakers’ sound using the Sound control panel. You can adjust the volume of sound played through the speakers and balance their sound output individually. You can also connect headphones to the headphone jack on the digital amplifier. You can adjust your headphone sound using the Sound control panel.
Using USB Devices Your computer comes with USB ports, which you use to connect many different types of external devices, including printers, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards and mouse devices, and storage devices. USB makes it easy to connect external equipment. Once you connect the device, it is ready to use. You don’t need to restart your computer. Your display may have USB ports built into it.
Connecting Multiple USB Devices Your computer has two USB ports built in. If you are using an Apple Studio Display or Apple Cinema Display with your computer, you have two additional USB ports to which you can connect your keyboard and speakers. Do not attach your speakers to the USB ports on your keyboard or to an external USB hub. They are not designed to support your speakers.
Using FireWire Devices Your computer has two FireWire ports. FireWire is a high-speed data system that lets you easily connect and disconnect external devices—such as digital video (DV ) cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer. FireWire ports (2) These are some of the things you can do with FireWire: m Connect a digital video camera and capture or transfer high-quality video directly to your computer.
FireWire Target Disk Mode If you have a problem with your computer that prevents you from starting up or if you just want to transfer files between two computers, you can use FireWire to connect your computer to another computer and then have it appear as an external hard disk on the other computer. The computer you want to connect your computer 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.
Using Your DVD Drive You can install or run software from CD and DVD discs using the DVD drive. You can also use your DVD drive to play DVD movies, multimedia on CD-ROM discs, and music from audio CDs. Note: If you have older software that comes on floppy disks, contact the software manufacturer to see if the software is available on a CD-ROM disc or purchase an external USB or FireWire floppy disk drive (such as an LS120/SuperDisk) for your computer from your Apple dealer or the Apple Store (www.apple.
Ejecting a Disc You eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the Trash, or by pressing the Media Eject key on your keyboard. If you are unable to eject a disc, hold down the mouse and restart your computer. When the computer restarts, the disc is ejected. Playing DVD and Audio Discs You can use the DVD drive to play DVD-Video discs on your computer. Insert the DVD disc and then open Apple DVD Player (in the Applications folder on your hard disk).
Using Your Modem Your computer comes with an Apple 56K internal modem installed. To connect the Apple 56K internal modem, use the phone cord that came in the box with the computer. Plug one end of the phone cord into the modem port on the bottom of the computer and the other end into a standard RJ-11 telephone wall jack. W Modem port . Make sure you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line—the kind used typically in homes. The modem will not work with a digital phone line.
Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) twisted-pair Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network. G Ethernet port 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.
Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network You can connect directly to a 10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet network. You can also connect your computer to an Ethernet network that uses thin coaxial cables. To do this, you need an RJ-45–to–Thin Coax adapter (available from other manufacturers). See your Apple-authorized dealer for more information on Ethernet media adapters.
Using AirPort Wireless Networking AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Instead of using traditional cables, AirPort uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, and more. Your computer is AirPort-ready.
Check with your network administrator for more information about reaching the network’s wireless access point. Warning Several kinds of objects placed near the computer can cause interference. See the instructions that come with an AirPort Card or AirPort Base Station to learn about avoiding interference. You may also find more information in the Apple Technical Information Library: til.info.apple.com To connect your computer to an existing network, check with the network administrator.
Transferring Information Between Two Apple Computers If two Apple computers are not connected by a network, you can transfer information between them by connecting them with an Ethernet crossover cable (in effect creating a small network of just two computers). You connect the cable to each computer’s Ethernet port and then turn on file sharing on both computers, or configure the computers’ Ethernet settings to create a small network.
C H A P T E R 4 4 Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides information and instructions for working inside your computer. Read the overview information in this chapter to make sure devices that you intend to install are compatible with your Macintosh, then follow the installation instructions. Warning Always turn off and disconnect power from the computer before opening it.
Removing the Computer Core 1 To shut down your computer, choose Shut Down from the Special menu. Wait five minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool. Warning Always shut down the computer before opening it. Do not attempt to install items while it is turned on. 60 Chapter 4 2 Turn the computer upside-down on a soft, clean cloth. 3 Unplug all the cables from the computer except the power cord.
4 Touch the bare metal of the AGP graphics card to discharge any static charge. Touch the bare metal between the VGA monitor port and the ADC monitor port. Always do this before you touch any parts, or install any components, inside the computer. To avoid generating static electricity, do not walk around the room until you have finished installing the device and reinstalled the computer core. Important 5 Unplug the power cord and power adapter.
6 Push down on the latch to release it. Press down on the latch to release it. Allow the latch to extend completely.
7 Gently pull the core from the computer enclosure.
Installing Memory You can install additional dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Your computer’s DRAM can be expanded to a maximum of 1536 megabytes (MB) by installing DIMMs in the three DRAM DIMM slots on the main logic board. If you use 512 MB DIMMs, they must have 256 megabit (Mbit) devices. You can use 256 MB DIMMs that have 256 Mbit or 128 Mbit devices.
1 Open the ejectors on the DRAM DIMM slots you want to use by pushing down on them. 2 Align a DRAM DIMM in the DRAM slot as pictured and push the DIMM down until the ejectors snap into place. Important Do not touch the DIMM’s connectors. Handle the DIMM only by the edges. DRAM DIMM (Your DIMM’s shape and components may vary.) The DRAM DIMM is designed to fit into Connectors the slot only one way. Be sure to align the notches in the DIMM with the small ribs inside the slot.
Installing an AirPort Card 1 Open the hinged connector panel and insert your card. Remove the tape holding the antenna cable down. Use this latch to release the hinged connector panel, and swing the panel open. AirPort Card connector 2 The AirPort Card is designed to fit into the connector only one way. Insert the card until it is firmly seated. Plug in the antenna cable and close the hinged connector panel. Slip the clear plastic tab attached to the AirPort Card behind this component.
3 Replace the computer core in the enclosure. (See “Replacing the Computer Core in the Enclosure” on page 68.) Replacing the Battery Your computer has a 3.6 V lithium battery. Some signs that you need to replace the battery are intermittent problems starting up the computer and random changes in its date and time settings. You can purchase a replacement battery from an Apple-authorized dealer. 1 Remove the battery from its holder, noting the orientation of the battery’s positive end.
Replacing the Computer Core in the Enclosure To replace your computer core in the enclosure, do the following: 1 Carefully lift the core by the latch, align it over the enclosure, and lower the core into the enclosure. The core will fit into the enclosure only one way. The ports on the core face the back of the enclosure. Make sure the core is fully seated in the enclosure.
2 Push the latch down until it locks into place. Don’t lift or carry your computer by the core latch. The enclosure could fall off the core and be damaged.
C H A P T E R 5 5 Troubleshooting If you have a problem while working with your computer, here are some things you can try right away. If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move: First, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected. m Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are firmly seated. Then try to cancel what the computer is doing. m Press the Command (x) and Q keys at the same time to try quitting the current application.
If the computer freezes during startup or you see a continuous flashing question mark for more than a minute: Turn off your system extensions. m Start up your computer while holding down the Shift key. If that doesn’t work, start up using the system software CD. m Insert your system software CD and start up while holding down the C key. (Make sure the Caps Lock key is not engaged.) After the computer starts up: m See the troubleshooting information in the onscreen help. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu.
If you have trouble using wireless communication: m Make sure you have properly configured the software. m Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point. m Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s access point. Nearby electronic devices or metal structures can interfere with wireless communication and reduce this distance. Repositioning or rotating the computer may improve reception.
No colors appear on the screen or the colors don’t look right. m Make sure the display is connected firmly to the computer. m You may want to calibrate your monitor using the Monitors control panel. For more information on color and your display, see Mac Help. m Open the Monitors control panel and check if your monitor is set to display grays. For more information on color and your display, see Mac Help. After you change the screen resolution, desktop icons move.
A P P E N D I X A A Specifications Processor and Memory Specifications Processor m PowerPC™ G4 processor, 1 megabyte (MB) backside level 2 cache Random-access memory (RAM) m Minimum of 64 megabytes (MB) of Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM), maximum of 1536 MB m All SDRAM is supplied in removable Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). m Three slots are available for DIMMs that are m “PC-100” SDRAM DIMMs m 3.
Operating environment m m m m Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F) Storage temperature: –40° to 47° C (–40° to 116.6° F) Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (noncondensing) Altitude: 0 to 3048 meters (0 to 10,000 feet) DVD-ROM Drive Specifications m Disc diameters supported: 8 cm and 12 cm (3.15 in. and 4.7 in.) Data capacity m CD-ROM: 656 megabytes (MB), Mode 1, 748 MB, Mode 2 m DVD-ROM: 4.70 gigabytes (GB), single-sided, single-layer; 8.5 GB, single-sided, double-layer; 9.
Ethernet Specifications m m m m m m m IEEE 802.3 compliant Maximum cable length: 100 meters (m) Protocols: Open Transport, AppleShare, AppleTalk, NetWare for Macintosh, TCP/IP Connector: RJ-45 for 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Media, 10Base-T: Category 3 or higher UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m Media, 100Base-TX: Category 5 UTP on 2 pairs up to 100 m Channel speeds: IEEE Auto Negotiation of 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Modem Specifications m Data communications standard: K56Flex and V.
Video Memory and Graphics Controller m Graphics controller: AGP card with Apple Display Connector (ADC) and VGA connector Video Display Modes Your monitor may not support all the resolutions listed here. For technical specifications for your specific display, go to the Apple Web site and check the specifications for your product listed there: www.apple.
Power Supply DC line input m Line voltage: 128.5 V DC Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect USB devices m Each of the computer’s built-in USB ports is allotted 500 milliamperes (mA). FireWire devices m The computer can provide up to 10 W total to the FireWire ports. System Clock and Battery m CMOS custom circuitry with long-life lithium battery. You can purchase replacement batteries from an Apple-authorized dealer.
A P P E N D I X B B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics This appendix provides important information about safety procedures, routine maintenance, and ergonomic considerations for using your computer and display. Important Safety Information The only way to disconnect power completely from your computer is to unplug the power cord from the main power supply. Similarly, to disconnect your display completely, you must also unplug its power cable from the computer or other power outlet.
m Never remove the case from the monitor, or remove the core from your computer when it’s running. m During lightning storms, disconnect your modem from the phone jack to prevent a destructive voltage overload from damaging the modem. Your computer is equipped with a three-wire grounding plug—a plug that has a third grounding pin. This is a safety feature. Don’t modify the plug to fit into an ungrounded outlet. Contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded one.
Protecting Your DVD Disc Drive To keep your DVD disc drive working properly: m Position your computer so that you can easily insert discs without obstructions. m Do not put anything on top of the drive. m Keep your computer away from any source of moisture. Maintaining Your Display To maintain your display and ensure its long life: m Do not press on the surface of the display screen. m Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object.
m Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard. Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably. m Arrange the monitor so the top of the screen is slightly below your eye level when you’re sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you, although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches (45 to 70 cm). m Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows. You may want to use a tiltable monitor stand.
Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
VCCI Class B Statement Laser Information Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Warning Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. The use of optical instruments, such as magnifying lenses, with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes.
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® Compliance As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
