Getting Started With Your PowerBook G4 Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for PowerBook G4 computers
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Contents 1 Getting Started 5 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 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 15 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.
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 4 Working Inside Your Computer 57 Installing Additional Memory 58 Installing an AirPort Card 65 Removing the Internal Hard Disk 70 5 Troubleshooting 77 Information in This Chapter 77 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 78 Other Problems 80 Locat
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 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 one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an outlet. 2 Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapter port (marked with the icon ¯) on the back of the computer.
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. ® Power button ® Problems Turning the Computer On? 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.
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. You turn on this option in the Trackpad control panel.
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 ¤ 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. Click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip. 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.
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 13.
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 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.
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. Out of the box, your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computer.
Basic Features of Your PowerBook Sleep indicator light ® Power button Built-in speaker/ microphone ® Function key Security slot Built-in speaker AirPort antenna window Trackpad Keyboard release tab - Volume ¤ Brightness controls 16 Chapter 2 Display release button controls Keyboard lock Trackpad button Num Lock key — Mute control Slot-loading DVD-ROM drive Programmable function keys Keyboard release tab Media Eject key
¤ Brightness 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.
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 (10/100Base-T) 18 Chapter 2 USB ports (2) 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 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.
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 with the bottom case removed Battery Bottom case AirPort Card slot AirPort antenna Hard disk 20 Chapter 2 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), using a 512 megabyte (MB) memory module in each slot. For instructions, see “Installing Additional Memory” on page 58.
Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search Detective Sherlock channelsC Search buttonC 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 sitesC 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.
iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users C 24 Chapter 2 EmailC KidSafeC Get your own Mac.com email address. It’s easy and free, and it 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 HomePageC 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 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. 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.
Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web iReview www.apple.com/ireviewC Your personal guide to the Internet, with in-depth reviews and recommendations of sites ranging from news to travel, music, and sports. C iCards www.apple.com/icardsC Use the Internet to send greeting cards to your friends and family. 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.
Apple Support www.apple.com/supportC Find the latest troubleshooting information, download software updates, find information on product protection plans, and more. Apple Hot News www.apple.com/hotnewsC 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.
QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control Play button Favorites drawerC 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 playing 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 Double-click the QuickTime Player icon on the desktop. 3 Open the Favorites drawer. 4 Select a channel. Tips and Tricks Add additional QuickTime TV channels Go to www.apple.com/quicktime and click the QuickTime TV link. There you will find all of the available QuickTime channels.
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, 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.
Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge Update NowC Instantly check Apple’s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your software. The Software Update control panel displays all of the updates useful for keeping your computer running smoothly. Set ScheduleC 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 Update 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 AccountsC 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 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.
Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions SearchC Got a question? Type it here and click Search.
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 hard 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 36). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “USB.” You can also find information on Apple’s USB Web site at www.
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.
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. 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.
Ethernet (10/100Base-T) 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 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 VGAstyle 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 Shut down your computer or put it to sleep and turn off the external monitor. 2 Connect the monitor cable to your PowerBook. 3 Turn on the external monitor. 4 Start up or wake your computer. 5 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.
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a device to the TV out port: 1 Shut down your computer or put it to sleep and turn off the external device. 2 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.
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. 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 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.
Battery-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: 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 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 DVD drive.
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: 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.
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. 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 is locked, users can’t easily access the internal components of the computer, including the memory.
C H A P T E R 4 4 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 58 m “Installing an AirPort Card” on page 65 m “Removing the Internal Hard Disk” on page 70 Warning Apple recommends that you have an Apple-certified technician install memory or an AirPort Card or remove the internal hard disk.
Installing Additional Memory 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. The upper memory slot can accept a SDRAM module that meets the following specifications: m Small Outline-Dual Inline Memory Module (SO-DIMM) format m 1.
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 up on 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 60 Chapter 4 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 Note: 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. A window shows the total amount of memory in the computer. Total memory installed in your PowerBook The total includes the amount of memory that originally came with the computer plus the new memory you added.
Installing an AirPort 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: 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.
Chapter 4 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver (size 1), remove the eight screws that secure the bottom case of the PowerBook. 4 Carefully slide the bottom case toward you and then lift it up.
5 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 with your PowerBook.) 6 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity. 7 Disconnect the AirPort antenna from its holder.
8 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. AirPort Card 9 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.
11 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. 12 Replace the battery and turn the computer over. 13 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.
Removing the Internal Hard Disk 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: 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 main battery. Latch Battery Warning The internal components of your PowerBook may be hot.
3 Using a Phillips screwdriver (size 1), remove the eight screws that secure the bottom case of the PowerBook. 4 Carefully slide the bottom case toward you and then lift it up. 5 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity.
6 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board. Connector cable Hard disk 7 With a Phillips screwdriver (size 1), remove the two screws that secure the hard disk carrier and then gently remove the hard disk.
Replace the Hard Disk and Bottom Case Follow the steps in this section to replace the hard disk. 1 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 sides of the drive are covered by the Mylar sheath. Mylar sheath 2 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.
3 Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board. Connector cable 4 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.
5 Replace the battery and turn the computer over. 6 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.
C H A P T E R 5 5 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 49). 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 18) on the back panel of your computer. Carefully press the button using the tip of a pen.
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. For more information, choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “software update.
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 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.
External Video Modes Supported m External monitor in extended desktop mode: m Up to millions of colors in the following resolutions: 512 x 384, 640 x 480, 640 x 870, 800 x 600, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768, and 1152 x 870 m Up to thousands of colors in the following resolutions: 1280 x 960 and 1280 x 1024 m 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 a resolution greater than 1024 x 768 in video mirroring mod
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.
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.
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.
