Apple PowerBook G4 15-inch - Manuals

6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your PowerBook Your PowerBook is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. The following pages take you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your P...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your PowerBook to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. If you’re connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme 802.11b or 802.11g network, you don’t need cables. To connect to a phone l...

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Then connect the other end of the cord to the computer’s Ethernet port...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 It takes the PowerBook a few moments to start up. After it starts up, the sleep indicator light turns off, and Setup Assistant opens automatically. Note: To start up your PowerBook, press the power button ( ® ) only once briefly (up to 1 second). Do not continue to hold d...

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 4: Configuring With Setup Assistant The first time you turn on your computer, Setup Assistant starts. Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your computer. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can help you auto...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Using Setup Assistant, you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new PowerBook is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac  Files and folders on the hard disk and partitions. This ...

12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your PowerBook ® Built-in speaker ® Power button AirPort Extreme/Bluetoothantenna window AirPort Extreme/Bluetoothantenna window Built-in speaker(located underspeaker grille) Microphone Functionkey (Fn) Sleepindicatorlight Trackpad Displayrelease button...

14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Features of Your PowerBook ® W Internal modem port Poweradapter port f Headphone/ optical digital audio out port PC Card slot d USB 2.0 port , Audio line in/optical digital audio in port ® Securityslot G Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T) FireWire800 po...

16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your PowerBook, you can put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep If you will be away from your PowerBook for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the co...

Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Shutting Down Your PowerBook If you aren’t going to use your PowerBook for a day or two, shut it down. To shut down your computer, do one of the following: m Choose Apple (  ) > Shut Down from the menu bar. m Press the power button ( ® ) and click Shut Down in the di...

18 Chapter 1 Getting Started If you purchased additional batteries, follow the calibration procedure with the additional batteries as well. For more information about your power adapter and battery, see “Using Your Power Adapter” on page 21 and “Using Your Battery” on page 51. Getting More Informati...

2 19 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook This chapter introduces important basics about your PowerBook. Because your PowerBook is so thin and light, you can take it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you work or play. Whenever you stop using your PowerBook, wait a few moments to let th...

20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook Adjusting Your Display After you begin working with your new PowerBook, you might need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to see. Use the keys labeled with the brightnessicon ( ¤ ) to adjust screen brightness. To turn off the automatic dis...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 21 You can choose scaled resolutions in the Displays pane of System Preferences. When you switch to a scaled resolution, items on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see. Scaled resolutions might not be as sharp as the display’s default resolution...

22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook For best results, always connect your AC cord and use a grounded outlet when one is available. Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter. Make sure to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on the computer to ensure it is engag...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 23 Using the Keyboard Your PowerBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Keys used for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label. To use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key glows green, in...

24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook If you like to use keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “navigation shortcuts.” You’ll find a list of keyboard shortcuts for many common procedures and applications. Using a Mouse If you have an...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 25 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple (  ) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Feel free to make changes and experiment with the followin...

26 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook Getting Answers Using Mac Help Most of the information about using your Macintosh is available right on your computer in Mac Help. To access Mac Help: 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Ma...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 27 When an Application Does Not Respond On rare occasions, an application may “freeze” on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your computer. Quitting a frozen application might allow you to save your work in oth...

28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple’s In...

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook 29 After you connect a USB or FireWire printer, your computer usually detects it automatically and adds it to the list of available printers. You might need to know the network name or address of printers connected to a network before you can print to them. U...

30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your PowerBook Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones You can use iTunes, an easy-to-use music player, to listen to your iTunes music and CDs while you work. Insert a music CD in your optical drive and iTunes appears automatically on the screen. You can listen to your mu...

3 33 3 Using Your PowerBook Your PowerBook has many built-in features and connection capabilities. These include the following: Â Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment such as printers, scanners, and other devices. See “Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices” on ...

34 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices Your PowerBook comes with two USB 2.0 ports ( d ), also referred to as Hi-Speed USB, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards,...

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 35 Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time You can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to your computer. The USB hub connects to an open USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Hi-Speed hubs can support US...

36 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook Connecting With FireWire Your computer has one FireWire 400 and one FireWire 800 port ( H ). With FireWire, you can easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices—such as digital video (DV ) cameras and hard disks—without restarting your computer. You can...

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 37 Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to the computer and install any software that came with the device. Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices. Note: If your PowerBook cannot find the correct so...

38 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 4 When you finish transferring files, drag the PowerBook hard disk icon to the Trash. 5 Press the power button ( ® ) on the PowerBook to shut it down, and then disconnect the FireWire cable. Getting More Information About FireWire Additional information about FireWi...

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 39 Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card When inserting a PC Card, make sure the label is facing up and the card is level. You’ll feel some resistance as you slide in the card. When the card is firmly seated in the slot, it clicks into place and an icon appears on the deskt...

40 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook Getting Wireless Internet Access With AirPort Extreme With AirPort Extreme, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort Extreme technology works like a cordless phone. The AirPort Ext...

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 41 Bluetooth wireless technology eliminates the need for many cables that traditionally connect devices together. Bluetooth enabled devices can connect to each other wirelessly at distances up to 33 feet (10 meters). With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the f...

42 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange You can control how your computer handles files that are exchanged between it and other Bluetooth enabled devices. You can choose a folder for the files you accept from other devices, a folder for other devices to browse, and which...

44 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook Getting More Information About Using Ethernet Additional information, including setting up an Ethernet network and transferring files using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “Ethernet” or “network.” For information about ne...

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 45 If the device you want to connect has a composite port rather than an S-video port, you can use the S-video-to-composite adapter that came with your PowerBook. When an external monitor or T V is connected, you can either have the same image appear on both the intern...

46 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook To connect an external display or projector with a VGA connection to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Make sure the display cable is connected to the external projector or display. 3 Connect the DVI-to-VGA adapter that came with your Pow...

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 47 Connecting an Apple Flat-Panel Display You can connect your PowerBook to an Apple flat-panel display. Depending on the display used, the connection might require a DVI-to-ADC adapter, available from your Apple Authorized Reseller, an Apple Store retail location, or ...

48 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook  Write music, documents, and other digital files to CD-R and CD-RW discs  Play DVD movies and use most DVD discs (single- and double-layer)  Record information on blank single-layer DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs; and on single- and double-layer DVD+R discs Impo...

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 49 2 When the disc icon appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use. Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the following: Â Drag the disc icon to the Trash. Â Press and hold the Media Eject key ( C ) on the keyboard until the disc ejects. Allow the disc to fu...

50 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook To record music from your iTunes library: 1 Click the iTunes icon in the Dock. 2 Select the playlist you want to record. 3 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. 4 At the top of the iTunes window, click Burn CD. Important: If your battery runs down when you are burning ...

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 51 Getting More Information For more information about DVD Player and iTunes, consult these resources: Â For instructions about using DVD Player, open DVD Player and choose Help > DVD Player Help from the menu bar. Â For information about how to use iTunes to record...

52 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook Note: If you have installed additional memory in your PowerBook, it may only provide power for less than three minutes. Also, changing batteries several times in a short period can further reduce this length of time. Important: If only one flashing light is on, very...

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 53 2 Turn over the PowerBook and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch one quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. To replace the battery: m Place the right side of the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press the ...

54 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off, on, or in sleep. However, the battery recharges more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep. When the PowerBook is on, you can...

Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook 55 Â Your PowerBook is preset to automatically reduce its processing speed during periods of light processing activity when using battery power, thus reducing power usage. The setting that determines this is the Normal option in the Optimization pop-up menu of the Ener...

4 57 4 Adding Memory to Your PowerBook This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory in your PowerBook. Your computer comes with two memory slots, one above the other, that you access from the bottom of the computer. Your computer comes with a minimum of 512 meg...

58 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your PowerBook Installing Additional Memory Step 1: Removing the Battery 1 Shut down your PowerBook. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer. 2 Turn over the PowerBook and remove the battery by turning the latch a quarter...

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your PowerBook 59 Step 2: Installing Memory 1 Using a Phillips size 00 screwdriver, unscrew the memory door and remove it from the bottom of your computer. 2 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body. 3 If you already have...

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your PowerBook 61 6 Replace the memory door and screw it in place. Note: To avoid damage, be careful not to overtighten the screws. Step 3: Replacing the Battery 1 Place the left side of the battery in the battery compartment. Gently press the right side of the battery dow...

62 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your PowerBook Making Sure Your PowerBook Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your PowerBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. To check the computer’s memory: 1 Start up your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, c...

5 63 5 Troubleshooting If you have a problem working with your PowerBook, check here first for solutions and advice. When you experience a problem working with your PowerBook, there is usually a simple and quick solution. Be aware of the conditions that led up to the problem. Making a note of things...

64 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  If the computer still doesn’t respond, try to restart it by simultaneously pressing the Command ( x ) and Control keys on your keyboard and the power button ( ® ). If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen. S...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 65 Â If you are still unable to start up your computer, see the service and support information that came with your PowerBook for information about contacting Apple for service. If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes Try restarting your system. 1 Unplug a...

66 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s access point by checking the AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express signal level. Check the AirPort status icon in the menu bar. Up to four bars appear to show signal strength. Nearby electronic ...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 67 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Use the software installation discs that came with your computer to reinstall Mac OS X and any applications that came with your computer, as well as to install Mac OS 9 support for running the Classic environment (if...

68 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Installing Applications To install just the applications that came with your computer, follow the steps below. Your computer must have Mac OS X already installed. 1 Back up your essential files. 2 Make sure your power adapter is plugged in. 3 Insert the Mac OS X Install ...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 69 Using Apple Hardware Test You can use Apple Hardware Test to help determine if there is a problem with your computer’s hardware. To use Apple Hardware Test: 1 Disconnect all external devices from your computer except the power adapter. If you have an Ethernet cable conne...

71 A A p pendix A Specifications You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your PowerBook, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (  ) > About Thi...

72 Appendix A Specifications Power Adapter  Input: AC 100–240 volts ( V ), 50/60 hertz (Hz)  Output: DC 24.5 V, 2.65 A Battery  Output: DC 10.8 V  Capacity: 50 WHr  Additional information is available on the Internet at www.apple.com/powerbook and www.apple.com/support.

73 B A p pendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Read this important PowerBook safety and maintenance information. Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Be aware of the following safety tips and warnings as you work with your PowerBook. Plugging In the Power Adapter Always le...

74 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Using Connectors and Ports Never force a connector into a port. If the connector and port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in ...

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 75 Cleaning Your PowerBook Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: Â Shut down your PowerBook and remove the battery. Â Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moi...

76 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information Make sure that you always do the following: Â Keep your computer away from sources of liquids, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. Â Protect your computer from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. Â Read a...

Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information 77 Understanding Ergonomics Here are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment. 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 grea...

78 Appendix B Safety, Use, and Care Information You might have to raise your chair so that your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap b...

79 C A p pendix C Connecting to the Internet You can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in real time over the Internet. Use this detailed guide to connect to the Internet. When you first start up Mac OS X, Setup Assistant helps you enter your I...

80 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer: Â Open the Network pane of System Preferences. Â Choose your connection method from the Show pop-up menu. Â Copy the information for your configuration. To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer: Â Open the TCP/I...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 81 Gathering the Information You Need You can write the information you get from your ISP, your network administrator, or your other computer on these pages, and then enter it in Network Setup Assistant. To set up a phone dial-up connection, gather the following...

82 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following:  Service provider  Account name  Password  PPPoE service name The information below is optional. Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need it.  DNS servers  Domain name  Proxy ...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 83 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal Modem. 4 Drag Internal Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred, or primary, network interface. 5 Choose Internal Modem...

84 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your Internet configuration: 1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder). 2 Click the Internal Modem icon, if necessary. 3 Enter your dial-up phone number, account name, and password, if necessary. 4 Click Connect. Internet Co...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 85 Make sure you have the information from your ISP available as you configure your network (see page 81). To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port: 1 Choose Apple (  ) > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Net...

86 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Configuring Manually Have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see page 81). To set up a manual configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary. ...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 87 Configuring DHCP After you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your network information. To set up a DHCP configuration: 1 In Network preferences, choose Built-in Ethernet from the Show pop-up menu. 2 Click TCP/IP, if necessary...

88 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Configuring PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and password to connect to the Internet, check with your ISP to determine if you should connect using PPPoE. To set up a PPPoE...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 89 5 Type the domain name server (DNS) addresses in the DNS Servers field. 6 Click Apply Now. After you configure your network, your Internet connection is ready. You can open your web browser or other TCP/IP application to test your connection. Important: If yo...

90 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network: m Click the AirPort status icon in the menu bar and choose an AirPort network listed there. If you don’t see an AirPort network listed, you can use AirPort Setup Assistant to check or change your sett...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 91 To set up Network preferences for an AirPort Extreme connection: 1 Choose Apple (  ) > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu. 4 Select the On checkbox next to AirPort. Next, f...

92 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 7 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP. Â If you chose Manually, type the other information in the corresponding fields. Â If you chose Using DHCP, you don’t need to enter any further information unless your system administr...

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 93 Troubleshooting Your Connection If you’re having problems with your Internet connection, refer to the suggestions in the following sections for the type of connection you have. Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections If you can’t connect to the Interne...

94 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Network Connections If you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure that your network is set up properly. You need to know if your ISP provides only one IP address or if it provides multiple IP addresses, one for each com...

96 Appendix D Top Ten Questions If you sent a print job to your printer, but it’s not printing, check to see if the print job is stopped or on hold by clicking the printer icon in the Dock. (If no icon appears in the Dock, open Printer Setup Utility in the Applications/Utilities folder and double-cl...

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 97 How do I connect a monitor or TV to my PowerBook? Your PowerBook comes with an external monitor port and adapters for connecting many commonly used monitors, T Vs, and video displays. If your device has a connector that is different from the external monitor port on y...

99 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 interfe...

105 Inde x Index A about your battery 17AC cord 6, 21AC plug 6, 21adjusting your display 20AirPort antenna window 13AirPort Express 39, 40AirPort Extreme base station 40problems 65setting up a connection 81, 89technology 39 ALS system 23amber light 21ambient light-sensing system 23analog phone line ...