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4. on page 65 Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers on page 65 Using the Computer as a Server Without a Monitor on page 66 49 50 Chapter 4 Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse Your Apple Pro Keyboard comes with function keys preset for common tasks Use the Media Eject key to eject optical discs from the top optical drive When a second optical drive is installed use the Media Eject key and the Option key to eject media from that drive Press the Volume Up or Volume Down keys to adjust the sound level or press the Mute key to turn sound off You can also adjust an Apple display s level of brightness with the Brightness Up and Brightness Down keys Media Eject key 4 Mute key 1 Volume Up key Volume Down key Fi Brightness Up key 4 Brightness Down key Function keys aaga F9 B J J F Ga J i Note When you re using a non Apple keyboard with your computer in Mac OS X use the F12 key to eject optical discs from the top optical drive Use the F12 key and the Option key to eject media from a second optical drive Customizing Function Keys Mac OS 9 In Mac OS 9 you can set unassigned function keys F7 F12 on your Apple Pro Keyboard to open applications such as your Web browser email program or frequently used documents Once applications are open you can use the customized function keys to switch quickly between them
5. PTI LOAN OAMCIRTAL YAMANE LA EESENELNESEUT CES Class 1 label Service warning label Laser Specifications Laser on pickup unit when reading a CD m Type Semiconductor GaAlAs laser m Wavelength 790 nm m Power out of objective lens 3 3 nW m Beam divergence horizontal 12 vertical 35 Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the optional AirPort Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless it is advised to use the wireless equipment in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Mouse and Keyboard Information The Apple optical mouse is a Class 1 LED product This product complies with the requirements of European Directives 72 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC It also complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B Specification 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 standard configurations of this product using the Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 operating systems meet the ENERGY STARe guidelines for energy efficiency The ENERGY STAR program is a partnership with office
6. Personalize the Dock You can change the size of the Dock icons and turn on magnification so that the icons under your pointer become larger than the rest of the Dock Choose Dock from the Apple menu then choose Dock Preferences You can also open System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Dock Keep your desktop organized Reduce the clutter on your desktop by minimizing open windows which puts them in the Dock Double click a window s title bar or click the middle button in the top left corner of the window to put it in the Dock Click the window s icon in the Dock to open it again To Learn More For instructions on how to customize your Mac OS X environment and for more information about using Mac OS X see the Welcome to Mac OS X book that came with your computer Getting Started With Your Computer 23 Sherlock Your Internet Search Detective eoo Sherlock Yellow Pages rE Shetek E Aime Eer a ua o channels Channels Internet Pictures Stocks Movies Yellow Pages eBay Flights Dictionary Translation AppleCare Business Name or Category City State or Zip Use the yellow h y It Cupertino CA Search button pages Q anne O Name Phone Address Distance Miles After ou type what search for businesses Caffe Pizzeria 408 555 1234 5678 West Avenue 1 2 you typ in your location Ristorante Scala 408 555 7890 4321 Main Street L5 you are looking for New Italian 408 555
7. s positive and negative poles are correctly oriented in the holder Use only the same type of battery or an equivalent recommended by the manufacturer of the original Insert the new battery in the holder making sure the battery s positive symbol aligns with the positive symbol on or near the holder Close the computer Working Inside YourComputer 93 CHAP HER Troubleshooting If you have a problem while working with your computer here are some things you can try right away Note If you have problems in the Classic environment troubleshoot them as you would in Mac OS 9 not Mac OS X If the computer won t respond or the pointer won t move First make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are firmly seated Then try to cancel what the computer is doing Press the Command 8 and Q keys at the same time to try to quit the current application Press the Command 88 and period keys at the same time and if a dialog box appears click Cancel In Mac OSX choose Force Quit from the Apple menu and select the application you would like to quit Restart the computer by choosing Restart from the Apple menu to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up You can also press the Esc Option and Command 38 keys at the same time In Mac OS 9 hold down the Esc Option and Command 88 keys to force the application to quit Restart the computer by c
8. s Capabilities DVI monitor port ADC monitor port f d USB ports 2 d FireWire ports 2 Apple speaker mini jack i Security lock port 16 Chapter 1 Lockable cover latch Access covers for expansion slots Power socket lt gt Ethernet port Internal modem port on some models lt 4 Audio line out port ot Audio line in port Il Monitor ports Connect your Macintosh to monitors that use an Apple Display Connector ADC or a Digital Visual Interface DVI connector You can also connect your Macintosh to monitors that use a video graphics connector VGA with the DVI to VGA adapter that came with your computer USB ports Connect your Macintosh to USB devices such as keyboards mouse devices printers scanners speakers USB microphones and USB hubs Your display may also have USB ports for connecting USB devices FireWire ports Connect your Macintosh to FireWire devices including digital video cameras scanners and hard disk drives FireWire provides a high speed method of data transfer between them all Apple speaker mini jack Connect your Macintosh to high fidelity Apple Pro speakers to play stereo music and sound for multimedia games audio CDs and more See Adjusting the Sound Volume on page 57 for information about using your speakers Security lock port and lockable cover latch Attach a security lock to your Macint
9. 1 0 inch The computer provides support for the following types of internal storage devices m Ultra ATA 100 devices in rear bay only m Ultra ATA 66 devices Ultra ATA devices a ATA devices including ATA ATA 2 ATA 3 up to ATA 6 devices m ATAPI drives including SuperDrive combination DVD R and CD RW drive Combo drive combination DVD ROM and CD RW drive CD RW DVD ROM and DVD R drives Wide Ultra Ultra2 and Ultra160 low voltage differential IVD SCSI devices these devices require a SCSI PCI card Important Your Macintosh works with ATA and ATAPI internal storage devices that are set for cable select mode Because cable select mode forces the drive to set its ID based upon its position on the cable hard drives and optical drives are easily configured Before you install an additional ATA and ATAPI drive check the documentation that came with your drive or with the manufacturer to make sure it is set for cable select mode Important Use the original Apple cables that came with your Macintosh when you install additional drives Some non Apple cables may not correctly support cable select mode For more information about requirements and devices supported see your Apple authorized dealer and the support section of Apple s website www apple com support Working Inside Your Computer 73 74 Chapter 5 Installing Ultra ATA Drives Your Macintosh can accommodate two internal 1 inch high ATA devices in each hard drive
10. AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Help forgot my b work password Can I configur sing Ethernet Optimizing pe base stations Setting up a b ernet network My base statio t responding Why would I c Port network Connecting to ely using PPP AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Help AirPort Heln How do I conn base station Selecting the r base station New features in AirPort Can use mult rnet network How do chan Base Station How do use P Base Station Haw dn I share ver Ethernet Topic summary t How do set up an AirPort Base Station Use the AirPort Setup Assistant to set up a base station Topic located in AirPort Help Help drawer Available Help is displayed in the drawer M Search results Topics are displayed in order of relevance CHAP Ee 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 About Mac OS X Your computer is set to start up in Mac OS X so you can use its advanced technologies such as the elegant user interface incredible graphics capabilities and added system stability and performance Mac OS X tak
11. Classic works in the background to access Mac OS 9 features and software applications When you start up Classic Mac OS 9 software works in Mac OS X just as it does in Mac OS 9 but doesn t benefit from Mac OS X features such as the look of the new interface Simply open a Mac OS 9 application or double click a document created in a Mac OS 9 application If Classic isn t running it starts up After the Classic environment starts up Classic continues to run in the background even if you quit all Mac OS 9 applications so Classic applications and documents open faster the next time You can set your computer to start up Classic automatically when you log in to Mac OS X Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu click Classic and select Start Classic when you log in To quit the Classic environment click Stop in the Classic pane of System Preferences You can save any unsaved changes to your Classic documents and quit Classic Important Do not remove the Mac OS 9 operating system from your computer For Classic to work Mac OS 9 must be installed Switching Between Operating Systems Some tasks and software applications have not yet been optimized to work with Mac OS X or Classic and perform best in Mac OS 9 You can set your computer to start up in Mac OS 9 and change the Mac OS your computer uses when it starts up as often as you like To set your computer to start up in Mac OS 9 instead of Mac OS X 1 In Mac OS X ch
12. Ethernet or network For information on networking products you can use with your Power Mac G4 go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Using AirPort Wireless Networking AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere at 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 Power Mac G4 is AirPort ready The only thing you need to add is an AirPort Card See Installing an AirPort Card on page 91 You install the AirPort Card in a slot inside the computer and connect it directly to the end of a built in antenna cable For instructions on using your Airport Card see the About Your Airport Card booklet that came with your card How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station which has a physical connection to the Internet AirPort technology works like a cordless telephone The handset of the cordless phone makes a wireless connection to the base which is connected to the telephone line Similarly your computer makes a wireless connection to the base station which is connected to the telephone line or your Ethernet network Teleph
13. Follow all the steps described in Chapter 1 to set up your computer including connecting a monitor mouse and keyboard Configure your server software as follows Configure network access Configure the security application so that the server can be controlled remotely Set passwords for access to the server Set network services to start up when the system starts up Be sure network services are operating properly Disconnect the monitor If you re using remote access software follow the instructions that came with your software for logging in to and controlling the server Important Remember to turn off your computer before you reconnect the monitor CHAP HER Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides information and instructions for working inside your computer Instructions are provided for the following procedures Opening the Computer on page 68 Installing Memory on page 71 Installing Internal Storage Devices on page 73 Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card on page 87 Installing an AirPort Card on page 91 Replacing the Battery on page 92 Warning Apple recommends that you have an Apple certified technician install memory PCI expansion cards and internal storage devices Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions on how to contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for service If yo
14. The first time you press an unassigned function key a dialog box appears that lets you assign any of the function keys to an application or document You can change the application assigned to a function key using the Keyboard control panel Note You can t customize function keys in Mac OS X 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 If you run out of room and want to keep the mouse clicked while you lift it click the mouse then squeeze the sides with your thumb and fingers as you lift You can adjust the feel of your mouse by turning the dial underneath Turning the dial one direction makes the feel of clicking the mouse stiffer turning it the other way makes clicking the mouse easier Turn the ring on the bottom of the mouse to for more tension o for medium tension and for less tension For More Information About Your Keyboard and Mouse Additional information on configuring the keyboard controls and customizable function keys is available in Mac Help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for keyboard or mouse Using Your Computer 51
15. carrier for a total of four drives If your computer has one Ultra ATA drive installed it sits in the rear drive carrier You can install a second ATA drive in the rear carrier and two additional ATA drives in the front carrier g ATA 100 hard disk drives ATA 66 hard disk drives Note Contact your drive manufacturer or consult the manufacturer s website to determine if your drive is set for cable select mode Before installation set the drive to cable select if the manufacturer hasn t already done so To install an additional Ultra ATA drive in the rear carrier 1 Pull the plastic tab on the drive carrier away from the computer s chassis 2 Lift the drive carrier up slightly to access the cables Pull this tab away from the chassis wall to unlock the drive carrier and slide the carrier up a short distance Gently pull the drive carrier away from the chassis so that you can access the hard drive cables Release the ribbon cable from the cable clamp 3 Release the cable from the clamp Working Inside YourComputer 75 4 Pull the carrier free and continue to hold it while you remove the power and ribbon cables from any installed drive While holding the drive carrier assembly carefully remove the ribbon cable and power cable from the hard disk drive 76 Chapter 5 Install the second ATA drive in the drive carrier and screw it into position The
16. connector PCI expansion slots Install up to four 64 bit 33 MHz PCI cards in slots 2 through 5 to expand your computer s capabilities Setting Up 19 20 Chapter 1 What s Next To make connecting your new computer to the Internet easier have the necessary information from your Internet service provider handy and run the Setup Assistant when you first start up your computer For more information see Appendix C Connecting to the Internet For an overview of your computer s software features see Chapter 2 Getting Started With Your Computer on page 21 For information about your Macintosh operating systems including instructions on how to switch between Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 see Chapter 3 Working With Your Operating System on page 45 For more information about using your modem connecting to a network or using the computer s other hardware features see Chapter 4 Using Your Computer on page 49 For information about installing additional drives memory or PCI cards or changing the computer s battery see Chapter 5 Working Inside Your Computer on page 67 To register your new computer with Apple use the Setup Assistant You can also register your computer Apple display or Apple software on the Apple website at www apple com register CHAP HER Getting Started With Your Computer If you re eager to get started and want to try out a few things this chapter is for yo
17. so you don t need to add one Note If your computer doesn t have a SCSI hard disk drive you need to install a SCSI PCI card in your computer to connect SCSI hard disk drives Replace the drive carrier on the chassis and reinsert the screws Make sure all of the power cord and ribbon cable connectors are firmly attached to all of the drives and to the PCI SCSI card SCSI terminator SCSI ribbon cable PCI SCSI card The ribbon cable may attach to a different position on the PCI SCSI card depending on the card you have SS The procedures for disconnecting and connecting a SCSI hard disk drive and for removing and inserting drive carriers are nearly identical to those presented in the ATA drive installation instructions on page 74 Follow the ATA drive instructions when installing a SCSI drive Working Inside YourComputer 83 However before installing your SCSI drive note the following difference When you configure your SCSI hard disk drive Assign a unique SCSI ID number to each new device A single factory installed drive uses SCSI ID 0 a second factory installed drive uses SCSI ID 1 a third factory installed drive uses SCSI ID 2 and a fourth factory installed drive uses SCSI ID 3 The SCSI PCI card has been assigned ID 7 If you select one of these numbers for a new drive the drive will not work properly Installing Optical Drives You can install a second optical driv
18. 52 Chapter 4 Connecting a Second Display to Your Computer You can connect two displays to your graphics card and use both displays at the same time When a second display is connected you can either have the same image appear on both displays known as mirroring or use the second display to extend the size of the Mac OS desktop known as extended desktop mode You need a video cable for each display you want to connect To use multiple displays Turn off the displays and shut down your computer Connect the video cable from each display to the appropriate port on the graphics card Turn on the displays and start up your computer To adjust the displays choose System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Displays Important For optimal mirroring performance set both displays to the same resolution and color depth By default your computer starts up in extended desktop mode To work in video mirroring mode choose Video Mirroring from the Displays status menu in the menu bar in Mac OS X For More Information on Displays For information about connecting your display see the setup instructions in Chapter 1 Setting Up Additional information on using and configuring an external display is available in Mac Help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for display Using USB Devices Your Power Mac G4 comes with two USB ports on the rear panel and your Apple Pro Keyboard also has two USB ports You can
19. 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 3 Working With Your Operating System on page 45 explains Classic in more detail Mac OS X also supports Java and UNIX based software To Get Started System Preferences is your command center for all of your computer settings from changing the appearance of your desktop to setting up network access information The Finder and Dock provide easy access to folders applications documents and other items on your computer and network For details on the features of Mac OS X see the Welcome to Mac OS X book that came with your computer or choose Mac Help from the Help menu in Mac OS X Tips and Tricks Personalize the Finder Select a picture or color for your desktop by choosing System Preferences from the Apple menu and clicking Desktop You can drag an image to the well or choose one from the Apple Background Images collection You can also select and rearrange the items that appear in the toolbar in Finder windows Choose Customize Toolbar from the View menu and drag items to the toolbar
20. Editing buttons Click these to open panels for adjusting and selecting sounds video effects titles text and transitions Click the Clips button to see the shelf 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 for Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 To Get Started Shoot your video then connect the camera to your computer s FireWire port Open iMovie in the iMovie folder located in the Applications folder Click the Import button to import movie clips to the shelf then add them to your movie by dragging them to the clip viewer Assemble and edit your movie in the clip viewer and timeline viewer Add transitions titles sound and music When you are finished choose Export from the File menu Tips and Tricks Share your desktop iMovie with your friends and family Export your movie as a QuickTime web movie and copy the movie to your iDisk Then use HomePage to create your own iMovie theater so that others can view your movie on the Internet To Learn More For more information on using iMovie see the iMovie Tutor
21. Educational Computing Conference Apple annon new version of its web based student information system Powers SIS version 3 0 and new resources for teachers and students inclu Apple Digital Campus Curriculum and Apple Learning Interchang WarCraft II Coming WarCraft II Reign of Chaos pinnacle of evolution for real time games will be released simultaneously for the Mac and PC Jun 1 Security in Mac OSX To really rid Windows and any other operating system for that matter of security problems related to legacy code teams of programmers will have to scour every line of these ancient bits to either bring them into compliance with today s security needs or eliminate them if their need has passed writes Wayne Rash in ZDNet News About the only operating system that avoids most of this issue is Apple s Mac OS X which was written new from the ground up Jun 17 Sun Jul Apple In Store Events Sun Jul NECC San Antonio Jun 1719 Jul 15 13 Apple Hot News www apple com hotnews Find information on the latest software updates for your Mac third party software QuickTime Hot Picks and information on the next big Apple event 00o 5 AppleCare Service amp Support 2 Refresh Back Forward Stop Home address AutoFill TY uvene raoe TY aome Y vont swoon L pone store Y Took ac 05x Print Mail o Meoreh MacTonia Y Ormco or sanon L MSN App
22. IP application to test your Internet connection Note Unless your ISP instructs you to do otherwise ignore the DHCP Client ID field and the Search Domains field PPPoE Configuration Some DSL based ISPs use Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE Check with your ISP to determine if you should connect using PPPoE If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and password to connect to the Internet follow these instructions 1 Gather this information from your ISP User name and password Domain name server DNS address Note Your ISP may not require you to enter a DNS server address 2 Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu Click the Network icon to open the Network pane 120 Appendix C Choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu Click the PPPoE tab and select Connect using PPPoE 690 Network 9 w Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Ea Show Built in Ethernet i TCP IP Service Provider Account Name Password PPPoE Service Name AppleTalk Proxies m Connect using PPPoE NorthernWest Optional Sunrise Lseeeee j ADSL 1 Optional KA Save password Checking this box allows all users of this computer to access this Internet account without entering a password PPPoE Options C Show PPPoE status in menu bar Click the lock to prevent further changes Type your user
23. OS X turn on file sharing in the way they want Sharing preferences 42 Chapter 2 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 bookmarks and desktop views and access a private storage space called Home Users sharing the computer also have access to a common Shared folder The first user account created on your computer is designated an administrator Administrators are users with special privileges they can give new users access to the computer install software and change general computer settings Note If you forget the administrator password you can reset it using the Mac OS X CD Start up from the Mac OS X CD and choose Reset Password from the Installer menu Because a user with the Mac OS X CD can gain unrestricted access to the computer you should keep the CD in a safe place To Get Started Create a new user by choosing System Preferences from the Apple menu clicking Accounts then clicking New User Edit the user s information You can give a user administrative privileges Close the window Tips and Tricks Keeping your computer secure You can require a password to access the computer after the screen saver appears in case users log in and leave the computer unattended Open System Preferences click Screen Effects and click Activation to select the period of inactivity before
24. Panels from the Apple menu then choose Monitors from the submenu and click Calibrate The Calibrate option is not available on some displays a The flickering may be caused by interference from a nearby power line a fluorescent light or an electrical device for example a radio a microwave oven or another computer Try relocating nearby electrical devices or moving your computer and display No colors appear on the screen or the colors don t look right m Make sure the display is connected firmly to the computer Calibrate your monitor as described previously For more information on color and your display see Mac Help m Use the Displays pane of System Preferences in Mac OS X or use the Monitors control panel in Mac OS 9 and make sure your monitor is set to display colors For more information on color and your display see Mac Help After you change the screen resolution desktop icons move Changing the screen resolution affects the display of information on your screen The operating system may reposition icons after you change the screen resolution The screen freezes Force the application that has frozen to quit a In Mac OSX choose Force Quit from the Apple menu and select the application m In Mac OS 9 hold down the Esc Option and Command 8 keys and click Force Quit in the dialog box If that doesn t work force the computer to restart by pressing the reset button lt on the front of
25. Saturdays 9 10 a m stall retall stores Free admission News Multi Lingual Support Multi Lingual _ Getting Started With Your Computer 29 QuickTime Audio and Video on the Internet Education QuickTime y Channels Click Hot Picks QuickTime Broadcaster and then click the Broadcasting the digital media standard movie screen More Hot Picks Co Volume control 30 Chapter 2 QuickTime Content Guide Click the button to view the QuickTime topics you can access Click a topic on the left and then click the window on the right 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 Connect to the Internet Open QuickTime Player by clicking the QuickTime Player icon in the Dock You can also double click QuickTime Player in the Applications folder Click the QuickTime button and select a channel to get the latest video music and information over the Internet without having to store files on your hard disk You can add QuickTime movies to your QuickTime Favorites by choosing Add Movie As Favorite from the Favorites menu Tips and Tricks Upgrade to QuickTime Pro to do the following a Play back full screen video and resize movies m Create streaming movies m Work with more than 30 audio video and image formats including Flash Create open edit and save
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27. a dialup modem cable modem digital subscriber line DSL or an Ethernet local area network LAN you need specific setup information from your ISP or network administrator before you begin Note For instructions on connecting to the Internet in Mac OS 9 open Mac Help available in the Help menu and click Internet and Networking If you are connecting for the first time changing your settings or adding a new configuration follow the steps that correspond to your connection method Dialup modem with Point to Point Protocol PPP connection Cable modem DSL or LAN connection using these configurations Manual a DHCP m PPPoE Important To set up your AirPort Base Station use the AirPort Setup Assistant located in the Utilities folder in your Applications folder 113 114 Appendix C Dialup PPP Connections The most common way to connect to the Internet is through a dialup modem Your modem uses Point to Point Protocol PPP to connect you to an ISP For instructions on connecting your modem to a phone line see Using Your Modem on page 60 If you have an external modem follow the setup instructions that came with your modem If you have an internal modem gather the following information from your ISP and have it available as you configure your network Service provider name Telephone number a Alternate number m Account name Your password eo Internal Modem Configuration Internal Modem ha
28. drive carrier and screw it into position If necessary remove the ribbon and power cables from any hard disk drives already installed in the carrier Then press down on the tab located on the side of the carrier and slide the drive carrier out aE Z OOOO a2 Note Contact your drive manufacturer or consult the manufacturer s website to determine if your drive is set for cable select mode Before installation set the drive to cable select if the manufacturer hasn t already done so 5 Replace the drive carrier by aligning the pins on the guide slots and gently pushing the assembly pins with the three guide slots in the chassis and push the assembly in Reinstall the drive carrier assembly Align these until it clicks into place 81 Working Inside Your Computer 6 Attach the ribbon and power cables 7 Secure the ribbon cable with the cable clamp 8 Close the computer Attach the ribbon and power cord to the hard disk drive s SEORX Secure the ribbon cable with the cable clamp 82 Chapter 5 Installing Ultra160 LVD SCSI Drives If your Macintosh has an internal Ultra160 LVD SCSI drive you can connect up to three more internal Ultra160 IVD SCSI drives to the PCI card and cable inside the computer for a total of four SCSI drives This cable has the required connectors and a built in terminator
29. in your System Folder Your computer may be having trouble connecting to a server over the Internet If that does not work or if you are starting up in Mac OS X turn off the computer by holding down the power button Then start up using the Software Install CD 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 see the troubleshooting information in the onscreen help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu Look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems You may need to check for extension conflicts or reinstall your computer s system software If the computer won t turn on or start up First make sure the power cord is connected to a working power source The plug on the power cord must be completely inserted into the computer s power socket and firmly seated for your computer to operate correctly Reset the computer s parameter random access memory PRAM Start up the computer and immediately hold down the Command 88 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time Then set your hard disk as the computer s startup disk a In Mac OSX choose System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Startup Disk then select your hard disk a In Mac OS 9 choose Control Panels from the Apple menu then choose Startup Disk from the submenu and select your hard disk If you hear tones d
30. is installed you can eject a disc from it by pressing the Option key and the Media Eject amp key You can also eject a disc by holding down the mouse button while restarting your computer Adjusting the Sound Volume To adjust the sound volume repeatedly press the volume keys 4 on your keyboard You can also adjust speaker volume and balance from your computer by choosing System Preferences from the Apple menu and clicking Sound Using YourComputer 57 58 Chapter 4 h Q N Recording Information on a CD Your optical drive can record your favorite music programs and files on CD R and CD RW discs 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 Although you can t change the recorded information you may be able to add more information until the disc is full depending on the application you use See the documentation that came with your application for specific information about recording on your CD R disc It is best to use CD R discs for recording audio CDs because your audio CD player may not read CD RW discs With a CD RW CD Rewritable disc you can save and change information on your CD multiple times However some software for recording media files on CDs can record data on the disc only onc
31. jack Power 8 watts per channel m Frequency response 20 hertz Hz to 20 kHz a Signal to noise ratio Greater than 90 decibels dB a Total harmonic distortion Less than 0 1 percent a Load 8 ohm Q Sound out using the headphone jack m Power 40 milliwatts mW m Frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz a Signal to noise ratio Greater than 96 dB a Load 32Q Sound output using line out connector a Full scale amplitude 1 5 volts root mean square V for load greater than 1kOhms MS m Frequency response 8 Hz to 20 kHz load independent a Signal to noise ratio Greater than 100 decibels dB Total harmonic distortion Less than 0 004 percent Audio Input Specifications Data format 24 bits stereo 44 1 kHz audio sample rate Line in specification a Maximum amplitude 2 volts root mean square Vins Specifications 105 106 Appendix A m Frequency response 5 Hz to 20 kHz a Signal to noise ratio Greater than 100 dB a Total harmonic distortion Less than 0 005 percent Graphics Controller AGP 4X card with an Apple Display Connector ADC and Digital Visual Interface DVI connector Video Display Modes For technical specifications for your display a Apple displays Go to the Apple website and check the specifications for your product at www apple com displays m Third party displays Go to www apple com guide Power Supply AC line input a Line voltage current 100 120 V alternating curr
32. library A playlist is a list of songs in a specific order Use your playlists to program your music for specific moods artists or themes Click the New Playlist button and drag songs from your library to the playlist Resize the iTunes window or access iTunes from the Control Strip You can collapse the iTunes window to show just the playback controls and status Click the zoom button the right most button in the upper left corner You can also access iTunes controls from the Dock in Mac OS X or the iTunes Control Strip module in Mac OS 9 Look up CD information from the CDDB iTunes automatically connects to the CD database CDDB on the Internet to look up the name of the album song titles and other information about your music CD If you are not connected to the Internet you can look up information on songs you imported the next time you connect Select the song and choose Get CD Track Names from the Advanced menu To Learn More For more information on using iTunes see iTunes Help or go to the iTunes website at www apple com itunes Getting Started With Your Computer 39 Software Update Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge 00 0 Software Update S SERA Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Software Update checks for new and updated versions of your software based on information about your computer and current software Update software Set how often your computer M automatically check
33. movies and audio as easily as copying and pasting To Learn More Internet video is just one of the things you can do with QuickTime To learn more start with QuickTime Help To download additional channels or find information on setting up your own Internet streaming server go to the QuickTime website at www apple com quicktime Getting Started With Your Computer 31 iPhoto Import Organize Share and Edit Your Digital Pictures Slide show Watch your photographs in a full screen Sl lideshow with your favorite music New album Organize your digi 32 photos into tal albums for easy retrieval Chapter 2 Photo Library st Import awaii Vacation ear Book raduation frican Safari olleyball Team J Ski Trip e jark s Birthday Photo Librai Edit Crop or rotate photos Remove red eye or convert them to black and white Vacation Projects Friends Georgia Grandma Film Rolls Import Import digital photos into iPhoto directly from your digital camera Organize Arrange your photos by date title or keyword Share Print photos on your ink jet printer Order prints online Create and present an onscreen slideshow What You Can Do iPhoto lets you import pictures from your digital camera organize them into albums edit and enhance them and share them in a number of different ways Once you see what iPho
34. off the computer by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling the computer s power 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 Adjusting Your Display To adjust the settings for your display choose System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Displays For information about troubleshooting your display see Problems With Your Display on page 98 For information about maintaining your display see Maintaining Your Display on page 110 Additional information about using your display is available in Mac Help Setting Up 13 Getting to Know Your Computer Speaker Power button Status light Headphone jack Optical drive Optical bay Media Eject key 14 Chapter 1 I gt Speaker Use the recessed internal speaker to hear sound from the computer Take care not to let anything touch the fragile speaker mechanism To protect the speaker from damage a speaker grille is included with your computer However you ll receive better sound quality without the grille Power button Status light Press this button to turn on the computer or wake it from sleep When the computer is on press the power button to put the computer to sleep A white light indicates that the computer is on A pulsing light indicates the computer is in sleep To restart your computer pre
35. precautions Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug not the cord from your computer or display and disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exists The power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged m You spill something into the case Your computer or display is exposed to rain or any other excess moisture Your computer or display has been dropped or the case has been otherwise damaged You suspect that your computer or display needs service or repair You want to clean the computer or display case or screen 107 108 Appendix B To prevent accidents and damage to your computer or display be sure that you always follow these instructions Keep your computer and display away from sources of liquids and moisture Don t set anything on top of the computer or display m Keep the computer and display vents free from obstruction Never remove the case from the monitor or open your computer when it s running You could come in contact with hazardous voltage During lightning storms disconnect your modem from the phone jack to prevent a destructive voltage overload from damaging the modem Your Macintosh 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 Do not defeat the purpose of the
36. system folder to start up your computer Name Version v amp Macintosh HD Mac 05 x 10 x a Macintosh HD System Folder Mac 05 9 x a Macintosh HD n Mac 05 X 10 x G2 Network Disk Note Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software the version number of the Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 operating systems in this manual may be different from those installed on your computer Need Help For more information about the features of your Macintosh choose Mac Help from the Help menu and click any of the blue underlined text You can also type a question in the Search field and press Return on the keyboard Working With Your Operating System 47 CHAP HER Using Your Computer This chapter provides explanations and instructions for using the important features of your Power Mac G4 computer including your keyboard and mouse modem FireWire ports USB ports and networking Explanations are provided for U C U U U U C U sing Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse on page 50 onnecting a Second Display to Your Computer on page 52 sing USB Devices on page 53 sing FireWire Devices on page 55 sing Your Optical Drive on page 57 sing Your Modem on page 60 onnecting to an Ethernet Network on page 60 sing AirPort Wireless Networking on page 63 Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy on page 64 Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer
37. 10 100 1000 twisted pair Ethernet network Note 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 To connect your Macintosh to a centralized 10 100 1000 twisted pair Ethernet network follow these steps Plug one end of an RJ 45 twisted pair cable into the Ethernet port on your Macintosh Plug the other end of the cord into an RJ 45 wall outlet or external hub that is connected to a twisted pair Ethernet network Ethernet port RJ 45 wall plate Ethernet hub Twisted pair or switch Ethernet d OOO D Q 0 0 O OOO OO OOO 3889838 OO B60 Q90Q00 o OO OOO OO 01010 Twisted pair Ethernet cable lt _ 2 After you start up the computer you need to configure the software for your network connection Your network administrator can provide the necessary information You can also get help configuring your network software using Mac Help in the Help menu Using Your Computer 61 62 Chapter 4 To configure your network settings Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Network Choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu Click the TCP IP tab and enter information about your network The default setting is Configu
38. 2468 1300 Long Boulevard 2 5 v click this button to Directions Directions Miles start the search 1 Start on W CARLOS ST orf Sherlock displays 2 Turn left on MARKET ROAD 0 2 Fa y R _3 Continue on MARKET ROAD 0 5 driving directions 4 Turn right on WEST AVE 0 1 5 Continue on WEST AVE 0 3 and maps to the business you choose Driving Directions From Work ka 24 Chapter 2 Q N What You Can Do Sherlock 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 search auction sites find the best prices even check product availability Use the Movie channel to search for movies in your local theaters watch movie trailers and buy tickets To Get Started Connect to the Internet Open Sherlock by clicking the Sherlock icon in the Dock Select a Sherlock channel Type what you are looking for and click the Search button Tips and Tricks Add locations in Sherlock Preferences Some information in the channels may change based on the location you are searching from To add a location to Sherlock Choose Preferences from the Sherlock menu Click Add and give the new location a name and address To Learn More To learn more about what you can do with Sherlock open Mac Help and search for Sherlock To download additional search plug ins and find out how you can create y
39. 57 in D Flat Deep Red Giant Robot Killer Girlfriend in Sonoma M Speak French Lefty Lewis Luvliscious Meinicke M My Voices Like You Audio CDs Equalizer Play an audio CD on your Adjust the sound computer Import songs to to your tastes using your library to play them the 10 band EQ without the CD Search Type some text and iTunes lists songs that match Playlists Frederic Chopin Scribe Tribe Make personalized Clubtwist playlists using Flint Morgan songs from your Sonic Pleasure Library Arrange Philip Milo your music by mood artist Rusty Scissors and genre or however you like Eject CD button Visuals button Have iTunes display a stunning light show that changes throbs and pulses to the beat of your music Enjoy different colors and patterns every time you listen to a song N What You Can Do iTunes lets you import songs from music CDs as MP3 files create playlists move music to your iPod portable MP3 player and listen to hundreds of radio stations on the Internet To Get Started Open iTunes located in the Applications folder on your hard disk Insert a music CD into your optical drive Click the checkbox next to the songs you want to import Click the Import button Your songs are converted into MP3 files and stored in your iTunes library Tips and Tricks Create playlists for your favorite sets of songs iTunes lets you create playlists from songs in your
40. Earthlink Optional Account Name mariaruiz Password seeses Telephone Number 555 3456 Alternate Number 555 3457 Optional M Save password Checking this box allows all users of this computer to access this Internet account without entering a password PPP Options Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply Now To test your Internet configuration dialup your ISP and establish a connection Open the Internet Connect application in your Applications folder Click Connect You can connect automatically when you start a TCP IP application such as a Web browser or email by setting your PPP Options as follows 1 Click PPP Options in the PPP tab of Network preferences 116 Appendix C 2 Click the Connect automatically when needed checkbox O68 Network 18 Session Options Show All F Connect automatically when needed Prompt every 30 minutes to maintain connection A Disconnect if idle for 10 minutes Show Ui C Disconnect when user logs out Redial if busy Redial 1 times Wait 5 seconds before redialing Advanced Options Terminal Script None C Send PPP echo packets C Use TCP header compression C Connect using a terminal window command line O Use verbose logging Click the lock to prevent further changes 3 Click OK and Apply Now and close System Preferences DSL Cable Modem or LAN Internet Connections If you connect
41. Internet Connect application choose the correct configuration and then click Connect See Internet Connect Help in the Help menu for more information Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem DSL and LAN Internet Connections If you are not able to connect to the Internet using your cable modem DSL or local area network LAN follow these steps Important Instructions that refer to modems do not apply to LAN users LAN users may have hubs switches routers or connection pods that cable and DSL modem users do not LAN users should contact their network administrator rather than an ISP oh N OAO B N 10 11 Check the cables and power supplies Make sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in including the modem power cord the cable from the modem to the computer and the cable from the modem to the wall jack Check the cables and power supplies to Ethernet hubs and routers Cycle the power and reset the modem hardware Cycle the power on your DSL or cable modem by turning it off for a few minutes then turning it back on Some ISPs recommend that you unplug the modem s power cord If your modem has a reset button you can press it either before or after cycling the power PPPoE Connections If you are unable to connect to your Internet service provider using PPPoE first check the cables and power supplies then cycle the power and reset the modem hardware Check System Preferences settings Use System Pref
42. Open System Preferences and click Software Update Click Update Now then select the software updates you want and click Install Tips and Tricks Adjust your Software Update schedule If you have an Internet connection that is always on you can set a schedule for your computer so that it checks for software updates at a certain time on specific days of the week If you have a dialup connection and you are not connected Software Update will check the next time you connect To Learn More For more information on using Software Update search for Software Update in Mac Help For the latest information on the Mac OS go to the Mac OS website at www apple com macos Getting Started With Your Computer 41 Multiple Users One Mac for Many Users eoe Accounts S Accounts ie amp e Use the Accounts pane SRS DIR ADORE NEE BAIN in System Preferences to Fusers Login Options add user accounts Picture Name Type Capabilities gt Maria Ruiz SS Tom Clark 4__Delete User 60o Users e Cem 0m Ay A View iDisk Computer Home Favorites Applications to p p billjames mariaruiz tomcelark Shared Click the lock to prevent further changes Home Each user has a home Finder Dock Mail and other preferences are Shared folder kept for each user in the To give access to the user s home so users can Shared folder a user can customize Mac
43. R disc into the drive when prompted Click the Burn button again You can also record data on DVD R discs in Mac OS X with Disc Burner Insert a blank DVD R disc in the drive In the dialog box that appears enter a name for the disc and select the format you want to create An icon for the DVD appears on the desktop Double click the DVD icon then drag files and folders to it Choose Burn Disc from the File menu or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock in Mac OS X For more information about how to use iDVD see the online help for iDVD in the Help Center Using YourComputer 59 60 Chapter 4 Using Your Modem Your Macintosh may come with an Apple 56K internal modem installed To connect the Apple 56K internal modem plug one end of the modem cord or RJ 11 cable into the modem port on the back of the computer and the other end into a standard RJ 11 telephone wall jack Modem port icon s AS Modem port Important 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 For information on how to establish an Internet connection see Connecting to the Internet on page 115 More information about the internal modem is also available in Mac Help Warning Disconnect your modem from the phone jack during lightning or thunder storms This will prevent a voltage overload from
44. achines Corporation used under license therefrom Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved This product includes software developed by the University of California Berkeley and its contributors Other company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada Sherlock s Yellow Pages channel may be known by a different term outside the United States Contents Setting Up 7 Positioning the Computer and Display 7 Plugging In the Computer 8 Need Help 12 When You re Not Using the Computer 13 Adjusting Your Display 13 Getting to Know Your Computer 14 Ports and Connectors Expanding Your Computer s Capabilities 16 Inside Your Power Mac Your Computer s Internal Expansion Options 18 What s Next 20 Getting Started With Your Computer 21 For the Latest Information 21 AboutMac OSX 22 Sherlock Your Internet Search Detective 24 Mac Internet Services for Mac Users 26 Apple com Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web 28 QuickTime Audio and V
45. aintenance and Ergonomics 107 Important Safety Information 107 General Maintenance 109 Important Ergonomic and Health Related Information 110 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 113 Dialup PPP Connections 114 DSL Cable Modem or LAN Internet Connections 117 Troubleshooting Your Connection 122 Contents 5 CHAP Ee Setting Up Congratulations on purchasing your new Power Mac G4 computer Your Power Mac G4 is a full featured computer that includes the latest in computer technology such as FireWire USB support for AirPort wireless networking and the latest Macintosh operating system Mac OS X This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display Positioning the Computer and Display You can pick up the computer by any of its handles If your monitor or display is heavy be sure to use correct lifting techniques when positioning it Position the computer and display so that m they are on sturdy flat surfaces m the power cable connectors don t press against a wall or other object nothing obstructs air flow behind or below the display or computer m the computer s optical drive trays have space to open in front Important The only way to shut off power completely to your computer and display is to disconnect their power plugs from the power source Make sure the power cords for your computer and display are within easy reach Chapter 1 Plugging In the Computer Plug the power cord firm
46. alterations that you make to this equipment may cause the telecommunications company to request that you disconnect the equipment In Canada contact Apple at 7495 Birchmount Road Markham Ontario 13R 5G2 800 263 3394 Warning Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician m Load number 0 3 The load number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to the telephone loop that is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination of a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the load numbers of all devices does not exceed 100 m Telephone jack type CA 11 Informations Destin es aux Utilisateurs Canadiens L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie un mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme certaines normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilis
47. annel SCSI card installed in a PCI slot with one or more internal SCSI hard disks connected to it You can install additional internal SCSI hard disk drives up to a maximum of four drives It s recommended that you only connect SCSI Ultra160 LVD hard disk drives to the internal port of the Dual Channel SCSI card You can connect external SCSI devices including older drives with slower data transfer rates to the external port of the Ultra160 Dual Channel SCSI card Because the card has two channels one connected to the internal port and another connected to the external port connecting older devices to the external port doesn t slow down the transfer rate of the internal hard disk drives Apple recommends that you use only SCSI Ultra160 LVD devices as internal hard disk drives To connect older SCSI devices that use a 25 pin or a 50 pin connector such as scanners or DAT drives you need to purchase SCSI adapters or purchase and install a legacy SCSI PCI card one that supports older devices For more information about using different types of SCSI devices with your computer go to AppleCare Service and Support at www apple com support Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers If two Macintosh computers are not connected by a network you can transfer information between them by connecting them with a standard category 5 4 wire pair 8 wires Ethernet cable in effect creating a small network of just two computer
48. are tilted slightly and your feet are flat on the floor The back of the chair should support your lower back lumbar region Follow the manufacturer s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly When you use the computer keyboard your shoulders should be relaxed Your upper arm and forearm should form an approximate right angle with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet Or you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that s lower than the regular work surface Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably 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 Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows If possible use a tiltable monitor stand The stand lets you set the monitor at the best angle for viewing helping to reduce or eliminate glare from lig
49. ateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de la raccorder au r seau de l enterprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement Dans certains cas le c blage appartenant a l enterprise utilis pour un service individuel ligne unique peut tre prolong au moyen d un dispositif homologu de raccordement cordon prolongateur t l phonique Labonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations De fait les enterprises de t l communication ne permettent pas que lon raccorde un mat riel aux prises d abonn s sauf dans les cas pr cis pr vus par les terifs particuliers de ces enterprises Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre effectu es par un centre d entretien canadien autoris d sign par la fournisseur La compagnie de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil suite des r parations ou des modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou en raison d un mauvais fonctionnement Veuillez contacter Apple pour des informations suppl mentaires Apple Canada Inc 7495 Birchmount Road Markham Ontario Canada L3R 5G2 Service la client le d Apple Canada 800 263 3394 Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tout les fils de mise la terre du secteur de
50. connectors may interfere with the enclosure in the PCI slot numbered 5 making it difficult to close the door and potentially causing damage to your PCI card If this is the case rearrange the cards in the slots You may also connect the cable after the enclosure door is shut but be sure to remove the cable before opening the door again If your PCI cards are connected to each other with cables or jumpers take care when closing the door Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place pull out the access cover and set it aside To remove a card that s installed in the computer remove the screw that holds the card in place and pull the card from the slot gt a Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place Port access cover 7 If you need to de remove the card in the AGP slot press this tab to release the catch 2 Remove the card that you want to install from its static proof bag and hold it by its corners taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card 3 Align the card s connector with the expansion slot and press down until the connector is inserted all the way into the slot If you re installing a 12 inch card make sure the card engages the appropriate guide at the front of the computer Reinstall the screw _ to secure the card in place j If the PCI card you are instal
51. crews Working Inside YourComputer 85 6 Replace the drive carrier on the chassis and tighten the screws e oo TE ra Sikes 960 FSA ana pee i Reinstall the optical drive carrier in the computer Make sure this guide engages the slot in the chassis Push the carrier forward until it is firmly seated and then tighten the two screws Attach the power and ribbon cables to the drives Reinstall the metal shield taking care not to crimp the cables cables to the optical drives The end connectors on the cables attach i g to the top drive and the middle connectors attach to the bottom drive Attach the power cables and ribbon Reinstall the metal shield Make sure it engages these guides Be careful not to crimp or abrade any cables 9 Close the computer 86 Chapter 5 Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card You can expand the capabilities of your Power Mac G4 by installing cards in its expansion slots The server has five expansion card slots four of which accommodate Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI cards and one that accepts an advanced graphics port AGP card AGP cards and PCI cards have different connectors so you cannot insert a PCI card into the AGP slot About AGP Cards Your AGP card installed in slot 1 con
52. damaging the modem Using an External USB Modem To connect an external USB modem use a USB cable to connect the modem to an available USB port on the keyboard computer USB monitor or USB hub Check the documentation that came with the modem to see if it needs to be plugged into a power outlet Also look for instructions about installing modem software and connecting the modem to a telephone line Connecting to an Ethernet Network 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 digital subscriber line DSL modem 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 If you re connecting to an existing network you may be able to get information about the network and the network software you need from a network administrator who oversees its operation Identify your organization s network administrator before you begin Follow these guidelines when selecting a cable for your network Type of twisted pair Ethernet Use twisted pair cable types 10 Mbps Category 3 5 or 6 100 1000 Mbps Category 5 or 6 Connecting to a Twisted Pair Ethernet Network You can connect directly to a
53. e You can record music on CD R discs right from your iTunes library Open iTunes located in the Dock in Mac OS X Select the music you want to record Insert a blank CD R disc Click Burn CD at the top of the iTunes window You can also record data on CD R discs with Disc Burner Insert a blank CD R disc in the optical drive In the dialog box that appears enter a name for the disc and select the format you want to create An icon for the CD appears on the desktop Double click the CD icon then drag files and folders to it Choose Burn Disc from the File menu or select the disc and drag it to the Burn Disc icon in the Dock in Mac OS X For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD see the online help for iTunes in the Help Center bh Q N ok Recording Information on a DVD If you have a SuperDrive you can author your own digital movies on a blank DVD R DVD Recordable disc In Mac OS X you can also record other kinds of digital data such as backing up files onto DVD R discs However once you record information on a DVD R disc it cannot be overwritten With applications like iDVD or DVD Studio Pro you can create your own customized DVD burn it on a blank DVD R disc and play it on most standard DVD players When you are finished with an iDVD project you can write it to a blank DVD R disc Open iDVD and open your completed DVD project Click the Burn button Insert a new blank DVD
54. e in the lower optical drive bay 1 Slide the metal shield away from the optical drive carrier 2 Remove the power and ribbon cables Slide the metal shield away from the optical drive carrier Detach the power cable and ribbon cable from the optical drive 0 ot nooo 0000 84 Chapter 5 3 Unscrew the two attachment screws from the optical drive carrier Note The drive carrier screws are located on the back side of the carrier 4 Slide the carrier back and remove it from the computer Unscrew these two screws from the optical drive carrier Depending on your computer model the screws may or may not come out completely and they may be either Phillips head screws or thumbscrews O60 Tg E ERT Sam Slide the carrier back a BBR a short distance until it r T N TAN disengages from the Oy chassis then remove the carrier from the computer 5 Install the second optical drive in the drive carrier and screw it into position Slide the optical drive There are four extra screws stored on the outside of the drive into the drive carrier carrier You can use these screws if your second optical drive didn t come with any If it did come with screws use those o looo Onor f Pa OF gO 060 fe ce Screw the optical drive in place with four s
55. ect to significant penalties Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information 129 Important The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates that only Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services 130 Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information
56. ee the installation instructions for details Telephone Line Problems If your telephone doesn t work there may be a problem with your telephone line Disconnect the modem to see if the problem goes away If it doesn t report the problem either to your local telephone company or to your company s telecommunications department If disconnecting the modem eliminates the problem the modem itself may need service See the service and support information that came with your Apple product for instructions on how to contact Apple or an Apple authorized service provider for assistance If you do not disconnect your modem when it is adversely affecting the telephone line the telephone company has the right to disconnect your service temporarily until you correct the problem The telephone company will notify you as soon as possible Also you will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of your equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service The internal modem will not work with party lines cannot be connected to a coin operated telephone and may not work with a private branch exchange PBX Telephone Consumer Protection Act The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes
57. elp for instructions on preparing your movies to work with iDVD Open the iDVD application in the iDVD folder located in the Applications folder Assemble your DVD Drag your movie files from the Finder to the iDVD window Click Theme and choose a design for your DVD Preview your iDVD using the preview remote When you are ready to burn your DVD click the Burn button Tips and Tricks Customize the design of your DVD You can design the look and feel of your DVD by choosing from the iDVD themes or by importing your own pictures You can create a custom button image or background simply by dragging images onto a button or into the background Click Theme to further customize other design elements of your DVD such as button shapes title styles and button label text To Learn More For more information on using iDVD including where you can buy DVD R discs see iDVD Help or go to the iDVD website at www apple com idvd Getting Started With Your Computer 37 iTunes Digital Music for Your Mac and iPod Library Your collection of songs imported from your own audio CDs or downloaded from the Internet Easily browse or search for music iPod Sync with your iPod and automatically update songs and playlists Radio Tuner Choose from hundreds of Internet radio stations jazz rock talk and more 38 Chapter 2 O Updating Songs on iPod Copying 28 of 32 Play _ _ Berceuse Op
58. ent AC 6 5 amperes A or 200 240 V AC 3 5 A single phase set automatically by power supply a Frequency 50 60 Hz DC monitor output 4 0 A maximum at nominal 25 V DC from the Apple Display Connector Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect Expansion cards Maximum power consumption by the AGP card is 30 W Maximum power consumption by four PCI cards is 60 W USB devices Each of the computer s built in USB ports is allotted 500 mA FireWire devices The computer can provide up to 15 W total to the FireWire ports System Clock and Battery CMOS custom circuitry with long life lithium battery You can replace the computer s battery see Replacing the Battery on page 92 with a new one purchased from an Apple authorized dealer APPE NEP 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 To disconnect your display completely you must also unplug its power cable from the computer or power outlet Make sure at least one end of the device s power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer or display when necessary For your own safety and that of your equipment always take the following
59. erences in the Apple menu to verify that you ve selected PPPoE and to verify your account information a TCP IP settings primary network interface is set to Built in Ethernet Next follow these steps Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu Click the Network icon to open the Network pane Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu Select Built in Ethernet and drag Built in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list Choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu Select the PPPoE tab Select Connect using PPPoE Check the Account Name field to be sure you have entered the correct information from your ISP Retype your password if you chose to save your password to be sure it is correct Select the TCP IP tab Follow your ISP s instructions for setting up this pane Click Apply Now if you make any changes and then close System Preferences Connecting to the Internet 123 124 Appendix C 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 If only one IP address is used then you must have a router capable of sharing the connection also known as network address translation NAT or IP masquerading Check the documentation provided with your router for setup information Check with the p
60. erson who set up your network The AirPort Base Station may be used for this routing function For information on using the AirPort Base Station check the online help Choose Help Center from the Help menu and click AirPort Help You can also find information on Apple s AirPort website at www apple com airport Contact your ISP If you cannot resolve the issue using these steps contact your ISP 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 Radio and Television Interference This computer equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Apple s instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC rules These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular i
61. es care of managing 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 The Mac OS X virtual memory manager takes care of allotting the amount of memory your software applications need to run efficiently When you re ready to learn more about Mac OS X read the Welcome to Mac OS X book that came with your computer Welcome to Mac OS X introduces the features of Mac OS X and provides tips for Mac OS 9 users on how to use Mac OS X to perform common Mac OS 9 tasks If you experience any problems while learning about Mac OS X see the troubleshooting tips in the back of the Welcome to Mac OS X book or choose Mac Help from the Help menu in Mac OS X Important Because Mac OS X is already installed on your computer you don t need to follow the installation instructions in Welcome to Mac OS X Instead follow the instructions in Welcome to Mac OS X to log in and begin using Mac OS X Information About Software and Mac OS X For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X or to read more about Mac OS X check the Apple website guide apple com macosx 45 Using Classic in Mac OS X In addition to using Mac OS X applications you can continue to use Mac OS 9 applications in the special Classic environment
62. esolution images quickly Built in color management ensures consistent color from photo to web to print And convenient Internet tools and services make it easy to share your photos with others To Learn More For more information on using iPhoto see iPhoto Help or go to the iPhoto website at www apple com iphoto Getting Started With Your Computer 33 iMovie Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies iMovie monitor Preview your movie or view video directly from a connected DV camcorder Mode switch Use this to switch between importing from a camcorder and editing Clip viewer Timeline viewer The clip viewer and the timeline viewer are visual aids for assembling and editing your movie Video track Lets you work with audio contained in video clips 34 Chapter 2 iMovie File Edit Advanced Help 06 08 Clip 04 Clip 05 Clip 06 Playback controls Use these to play the movie in the iMovie monitor iMovie Tutorial 14 12 NTSC SS SS SS SS Free Space 730MB ED a Scrubber bar Use this to select sections of video Auto 1x Audio tracks Lets you work with recordings music and sound effects Playhead Represents the location of the frame showing in the iMovie monitor Move the playhead to see where things appear in a movie Shelf To make clips part of your movie after you import them drag them from the shelf to the clip viewer
63. fa Service Provider Earthlink Telephone Number 555 3456 Alternate Number 555 3457 Name mariaruiz Password seeees E Show modem status in menu bar These settings can be changed in Network Preferences Edit Status Disconnecting Cancel To set up your network preferences for the Internal Modem port Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu Click the Network icon to open the Network pane Choose Network Port Configuration from the Show pop up menu and click Internal Modem 6009 Network magg BG Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Ea Show Network Port Configurations iz Check a configuration to make it active Drag configurations into the order you want to try them when connecting to a network On Port Configurations M Internal Modem Built in Ethernet To change the name of a port configuration double click it Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply Now Drag Internal Modem to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred or primary network interface Choose Internal Modem from the Show pop up menu and click the PPP tab Connecting to the Internet 115 6 Enter the information from your ISP and click Apply Now eoc Network oS mao Ga Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Modem ka Show Internal Modem BA TCP IP Proxies Modem Service Provider
64. find the bus speed of your computer use Apple System Profiler which is in the Utilities folder in your computer s Applications folder Refer to Hardware Overview section of the System Profile for your computer s bus speed DIMMs must fit these specifications a 2 5 volt V m 64 bit wide 184 pin module Maximum number of memory devices on DDR SDRAM is 16 a Non parity No error correcting codes ECC Unbuffered do not use registered or buffered DDR SDRAM If you install 512 MB DDR SDRAM it must have 256 megabit Mbit devices You can also install 256 MB DDR SDRAM that has 256 Mbit or 128 Mbit devices You can install different DDR SDRAM DIMMs in any order in any memory slot To check the compatibility of your DDR SDRAM DIMMs see the Macintosh Products Guide on Apple s website at www apple com guide Important SDRAM from older Macintosh computers is not compatible with your Power Mac G4 Do not use older SDRAM even if it fits into the DDR SDRAM slots Note When purchasing DDR SDRAM for use in Macintosh computers make sure that the memory vendor conforms to the JEDEC specification Check with your memory vendor to ensure that the DDR SDRAM supports the correct timing modes and that the Serial Presence Detect SPD feature has been programmed properly as described in the JEDEC specification You can purchase Apple branded memory online from the Apple Store at store apple com Working Inside Your Computer 71 72 Chap
65. for updates when you have a network connection checks for software updates from Apple Next scheduled Wednesday June 19 2002 08 49 00 Last Check Software Update ran successfully Wednesday June 12 2002 08 48 55 US Pacific e008 Software Update Software Update found the following new or updated amp software for your computer Check Now Click the checkbox to select the software you want to install M Tinstall Version Size Click to check instantly for updates available for your Apple software Select the Apple software you want to update iPhoto is the breakthrough application that helps you organize and from the list that appears share your digital photos This new version 1 1 1 of iPhoto boosts _ your capabilities by giving you enhanced editing improved organizing and new ways to share your photos including the ability a to include photos in Email set your desktop picture and your Screen y Status Not installed Updates to install 1 40 Chapter 2 What You Can Do Use Software Update to automatically download and install the latest system software updates drivers and other enhancements from Apple 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 Connect to the Internet
66. ge Directive and 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC EMC Directive Informationen fur Deutschland Diese Modem Karte ist als Endeinrichtung vorgesehen und muss an ein TAE mit F Kodierung angeschlossen werden Diese Endeinrichtung ist in Konformit t gem ss Niederspannungsrichtlinie 73 23 EWG sowie EMC Richtlinien 89 336 EWG und 92 31 EWG Informations pour la France Ce mat riel est conforme aux normes applicables de s curit l ctrique d apres la directive 73 23 CEE et aux normes applicables de comptabilit l ctromagn tique d apr s la directive 89 336 CEE modifi par la directive 92 31 CEE Information You Need in Australia All telecommunications devices are required to be labelled as complying to the Australian telecommunications standards ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the integrity of the Australian telecommunications network To provide compliance with the Australian Communications Authority s technical standards please ensure that the following AT commands are maintained m ATBO ITU CCITT operation m AT amp GO no guard tone a AT amp P1 33 66 pulse dial make break ratio a ATSO 0 or ATSO 1 no answer or answer greater than one ring m ATS6 95 DTMF period between 70 255 ms m ATS11 95 DTMF period between 70 255 ms For calls that are automatically generated a total of three call attempts are allowed to a telephone number with a minimum period between call
67. ght above includes basic configuration an optical and one hard disk drive Weight may be greater if optional devices are installed a Height 432 mm 17 0 in a Width 227 mm 8 9 in a Depth 468 mm 18 4 in Operating environment Operating temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F a Storage temperature 40 to 47 C 40 to 116 6 F a Relative humidity 5 to 95 noncondensing Altitude 0 to 3048 meters 0 to 10 000 feet CD RW Drive Specifications Disc diameters supported 12 cm 4 7 in Data formats a CD ROM a CD Audio a CD R a CD RW a CDI CD Bridge a CD Extended a CD Mixed Mode a Photo CD m Video CD 3 inch circular CD 8 cm a non circular CDs 102 Appendix A Combo Drive DVD ROM CD RW Specifications a Disc diameters supported 12 cm 4 7 in Data formats a CD ROM a CD Audio a CD R a CD RW a CDI CD Bridge CD Extended a CD Mixed Mode a Photo CD a Video CD a DVD Video a DVD ROM a DVD R read only SuperDrive DVD R CD RW Specifications a Disc diameters supported 12 cm 4 7 in 6 75 cm 3 in Data formats a CD ROM a CD Audio a CD R a CD RW a CDI CD Bridge a CD Extended a CD Mixed Mode a Photo CD a Video CD non circular CDs a DVD Video a DVD ROM a DVD R Specifications 103 104 Appendix A USB Specifications Support for USB 1 1 Four external Universal Serial Bus USB Type A ports two on the rear panel and two on
68. grounding plug Be careful when lifting or moving your computer or monitor Be sure to use correct lifting procedures lifting with your legs When carrying the monitor make sure the monitor is facing you Don t carry the monitor by its stand Warning Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operation of this product by children must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables Apple and the Environment At Apple we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products For More Information Go to www apple com about environment General Maintenance If you need to clean the computer or display beyond wiping it down with a clean cloth follow these instructions Turn your computer and display off Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet or power strip If your display is connected to an outlet disconnect it as well Disconnect the display s cables from the computer Clean the display screen with soft lint free paper or cloth dampened with mild soap and water Warning Do not spray liquid directly onto the display screen Liquid could drip inside the display and cause electrical shock Wipe the computer or display case surfaces lightly with a clean soft cloth dampened with water Important Don t use alcohol aerosol sprays solvents or abrasi
69. h as magnifying lenses with this product increases the potential hazard to your eyes For your safety have this equipment serviced only by an Apple authorized service provider If you have an internal Apple CD ROM DVD ROM or DVD RAM drive in your computer your computer is a Class 1 laser product The Class 1 label located in a user accessible area indicates that the drive meets minimum safety requirements A service warning label is located in a service accessible area The labels on your product may differ slightly from the ones shown here DANGER Invisible laser radiation when open AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM A SAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT ATTENZIONE RADIAZIONE LASER INVISIBILE IN CASO DI APERTURA EVITARE L ESPOSIZIONE AL FASCIO LASER KLASSE 1 PRECAUCION RADIACION LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE EVITAR EXPONERSE AL RAYO APPAREIL A RAYONNEMENT VARO AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA N KYM TT M LLE LASERS TEILYLLE L KATSO S TEESEEN LASER DE CLASSE 1 VARNING OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL R PPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASER STR LING NAR DENNE ER ABEN UNDG BESTRALING ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNES UNNG EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN
70. hoosing Restart from the Special menu to be sure the problem is entirely cleared up If that doesn t work hold down the power button on the front of the computer for five seconds After the computer turns off press the button again to turn it on m Ifall else fails unplug the power cord to turn the computer off then replug the power cord and use the front panel power button to restart the computer If the problem occurs only when you use a particular program check with the program s manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer 95 96 Chapter 6 a Ifthe problem occurs frequently choose Mac Help from the Help menu m In Mac OSX search for solve problems a In Mac OS 9 look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems You may also need to check for extension conflicts or reinstall your computer s system software If the computer freezes during startup or you see a continuous flashing question mark for more than a minute If you are starting up in Mac OS 9 turn off your Mac OS 9 system extensions Start up your computer while holding down the Shift key If your computer is set to start up from another computer on your network check that your Ethernet cables are firmly connected then restart your computer Your computer may be having trouble connecting to the network Check that the startup computer or server is not down If you are in Mac OS 9 remove any items from the Servers folder
71. hting sources you can t move 45 70 cm 18 28 in N Shoulders relaxed A Re ee oar E Som z Top of the screen at or slightly f below eye level You may need My to adjust the height of your Forearms and hands i display by placing something in a straight line under it or by raising your VES work surface Forearms level or tilted slightly P Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Lower back supported is Clearance under work surface nee Feet flat on the floor For more information about health safety and maintenance go to Apple s World Wide website www apple com about ergonomics Thighs tilted slightly Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics 111 A P PENEGE Connecting to the Internet It s best to configure your network and Internet connection using Setup Assistant when you first set up Mac OS X The assistant helps you enter your Internet configuration information set up your networking software and sign up for an Internet service provider ISP if you don t already have one If you did not already use the Setup Assistant to configure your Internet connection you may be able to use it now Open the Utilities folder and double click the Setup Assistant icon If you don t want to use the Setup Assistant or if there is no Setup Assistant icon in the Utilities folder you can use the information in this appendix to set up your connection Whether you connect through
72. ial or iMovie Help For the latest on iMovie including iMovie updates additional plug ins and a list of compatible DV camcorders go to the iMovie website at www apple com imovie Getting Started With Your Computer 35 iDVD Create and Burn Your Own DVDs Themes Choose a background for your DVD from the included themes or customize your own theme Multiple menus Click the Folder button to add multiple DVD menus 36 Chapter 2 fthemes Customize Status 0900 My Great DVD Movies All gt Claim Check One 7 m Chalkboard I My Adventures hot air balloon To add a movie simply drag it to iDVD You can use movies you created in iMovie Burn Insert a DVD R disc and click Burn You can work on your computer while the DVD is being 2 goa _ Folder Slideshow tl OS Click Slideshow and drag still pictures to iDVD Your DVD can hold thousands of pictures created in the Yi background Preview Click Preview to see what your DVD will look like OO A QN What You Can Do If your Power Mac G4 came with a SuperDrive you can use iDVD to burn DVDs on blank DVD R discs You can turn your iMovies digital photos and other QuickTime media files into DVDs that can be played on most standard DVD players To Get Started If you are using iMovie or Final Cut Pro export your movies as QuickTime movies See iDVD H
73. ideo on the Internet 30 iPhoto Import Organize Share and Edit Your Digital Pictures 32 iMovie Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies 34 iDVD Create and Burn Your Own DVDs 36 iTunes Digital Music for Your Mac and iPod 38 Software Update Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge 40 Multiple Users One Mac for Many Users 42 Mac Help Answers to Your Macintosh Questions 44 4 Contents Working With Your Operating System 45 About MacOSX 45 Using Classic in MacOSX 46 Switching Between Operating Systems 46 Need Help 47 Using Your Computer 49 Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse 50 Connecting a Second Display to Your Computer 52 Using USB Devices 53 Using FireWire Devices 55 Using Your Optical Drive 57 Using Your Modem 60 Connecting to an Ethernet Network 60 Using AirPort Wireless Networking 63 Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy 64 Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer 65 Transferring Information Between Two Macintosh Computers 65 Using the Computer as a Server Without a Monitor 66 Working Inside Your Computer 67 Opening the Computer 68 Installing Memory 71 Installing Internal Storage Devices 73 Installing a PCI Expansion Card or Replacing the AGP Card 87 Installing an AirPort Card 91 Replacing the Battery 92 Troubleshooting 95 Software Problems 97 Problems With Your Display 98 Restoring Your Computer s Software 100 Appendix A Specifications 101 Appendix B Safety M
74. it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it was sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine of such business entity or individual Information You Need in Canada The Industry Canada IC label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to a user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment make sure that you are permitted to connect to the facilities of the local telecommunications company Be sure you use an acceptable method of connection to install the equipment In some cases you may extend the company s internal wiring for single line individual service by means of a certified telephone extension cord Be aware however that compliance with these conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information 127 128 Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any equipment malfunctions or repairs or
75. k to create custom iCards You can send iCards with your own custom pictures Save your images as GIF or JPEG files and then copy them to the Pictures folder on your iDisk Your images will appear as picture choices when you create an iCard in the Create Your Own section Start with a HomePage template to create your own web page in minutes HomePage has web page templates that you can modify with your own text and images For example teachers can use the HomePage education templates to post recent class news homework assignments and other information for parents You can also use the HomePage photo album and iMovie templates to share your pictures and movies easily with your friends and family Create an alias of your iDisk for easy access Instead of using a web browser to open your iDisk choose iDisk from the Go menu You can also add an iDisk icon to the Finder toolbar Choose Customize Toolbar from the View menu then drag the iDisk icon to the Finder toolbar and click Done Use Mac to control access by other users Set up your computer so that each member of the family can log in See Multiple Users One Mac for Many Users on page 42 for information about setting up your computer for several users Getting Started With Your Computer 27 Apple com Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web
76. le Support www apple com support Find information about the AppleCare Protection Plan training programs and other product support Also access software updates the Apple Knowledge Base and technical information Macs Making Music David Ellefson bassist for rock group Megadeth has kicked offa Bip Fn microsoft com mac ie z z 3 3 reas PIOH Ged yoogdens store switch Y Mac QuickTime MacOSX if suppor AppleCare Support Product Pages Troubleshooting Resources Selecta product from the waa Search Support Type your question or interest below two to three wards work best I Knowledge Base Downloads Get the latest system updates and application downloads to keep your Mac running great E Limit to test 7 days Get the latest news about changes and enhancements to Apple s Web Support Seci Bower Book Video Adapter Fulfiliment PowerBook G3 AC Adapter Exchange Program ne teone Base Search no longer requires Mac OS X Visit the Mac 05X Product to My Support Get online help Sian up for an Apple ID today soln Discussions Register Your Product Enroll Your AppleCare Protection Plan Loain for edditional options Get Peace of Mind Extend your service and support coverage to 3 years with the AppleCare Protection Plan Buv Nov ed Getting Started ona Mac
77. ling is full length 12 inches make sure it fits in one of these four card guides Port access opening PCI slot Working Inside YourComputer 89 90 Chapter 5 Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted Dont rock the card from side to side instead press the card straight into the slot Dont force the card If you meet a lot of resistance pull the card out Check the connector and the slot for damage or obstructions then try inserting the card again Pull the card gently to see if it is properly connected If it resists and stays in place and if its gold connectors are barely visible the card is connected Reinsert the port access cover screw and tighten it to hold the card in place Warning Ifyou removed a card from your computer and did not install a replacement be sure to place a port access cover over the empty slot Do not leave an empty slot without a cover Covers keep foreign objects out of the enclosure An uncovered slot can affect the air flow that cools the computer s internal components and cause damage Close the computer Installing an AirPort Card 1 Position the AirPort Card with the AirPort ID numbers and bar code facing up and insert the card into the AirPort Card connector AirPort Card connector Plug the antenna wire into the hole in the end of the AirPort Card Insert the AirPort Card bar code side al up until it i
78. ly and completely into the recessed power socket marked with the symbol on the back of the computer and plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip Power cord socket OQOO OOOO Power cord plug f LOO 000000000 00g O eeg eg QOO0OOOQOO0OO0OOW oOQO0O000Q WN Connect your display cables according to the following illustration Important 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 USB ports 7 THOTT ODOT ODOT RD AAA AAA ARAL RAID O AAAA 2 OQOO O00 OOOO A Q OO O O00000 000 OQ00000Q0 C OOO OOCOO0C0C0O oong ISP2Q00000 AAOC een O a O0OOO0OO0OOQO QO0OO0OO000000 S F J U Monitor ports Monitor cable Your video card has these monitor ports An Apple Display Connector ADC port to connect Apple flat panel displays A Digital Visual Interface DVI port to connect digital displays that have DVI connectors CHED o GEE ADC monitor port DVI monitor port To connect a VGA monitor use a DVI to VGA adapter supplied with your computer to connect the monitor to the DVI port To connect a second ADC display use a DVI to ADC adapter not included to connect the display to the DVI port For m
79. ly different from what you see on your screen For the Latest Information The Apple website links you to technical support the latest Apple news free downloads and online catalogs of software and hardware for your Mac at www apple com You can also find the manuals for many Apple products on the AppleCare Service and Support website at www apple com support 21 About Mac OS X Apple menu Use this to change settings open recently used items and shut down your computer Sheet Sheets for saving and printing are attached to document windows Button If a button pulses you can press the Enter or Return key instead of clicking it 22 Chapter 2 CIT Preview File Edit Display Window Help About This Mac Get Mac OS X Software iTunes System Preferences Dock Location Recent Items Force Quit O M iDisk Computer Sleep Restart Shut Down Log Out Untitled Save as Apple Displays Where Documents ain s e A 11 23 AM E Hard Disk A t Audio CD Dock Click an icon in the Dock to open that item or make it active Some icons in the Dock indicate the status of an application Status icons Check the status of system preferences from the menu bar Finder toolbar Click to open folders files and shortcuts to places on your computer Window with buttons Click a button to close the window minimize it in the
80. n have it appear as an external hard disk on that computer You can then share or transfer files Note If the computer to which you connect your Power Mac G4 is running Mac OS 9 it must have FireWire version 2 3 3 or later installed Use Apple System Profiler located in the Utilities folder in your computer s Applications folder to check the version of FireWire installed If you have an older version check for an update at the Apple FireWire website at www apple com firewire To connect your Power Mac G4 in FireWire target disk mode follow these steps Shut down your Power Mac G4 Use a FireWire cable with the appropriate 6 pin connector on each end to connect your computer to another FireWire equipped computer Start up your Power Mac G4 and immediately hold down the T key Your Power Mac G4 display shows the FireWire disk mode indicator and the Power Mac G4 internal hard disk icon appears on the desktop of the other computer When you are finished transferring files drag the Power Mac G4 hard disk icon to the Trash to unmount the drive Press the power button on the Power Mac G4 to shut it down and then disconnect the FireWire cable For More Information on FireWire Additional information on FireWire including setting up FireWire devices is available in Mac Help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for FireWire You can also find information on Apple s FireWire website at www apple com firewire For inf
81. n the Help menu for instructions and troubleshooting information Goto the Apple Support website on the Internet for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates www apple com support Troubleshooting 97 98 Chapter 6 If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your AirPort Card or AirPort Base Station Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point 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 range Repositioning or rotating the computer may improve reception Check the AirPort signal level a In Mac OSX up to four bars in the AirPort status icon in the menu bar a In Mac OS 9 up to five green dots in the AirPort portion of the Control Strip See AirPort Help in the Help Center and the instructions that came with the wireless device for more information Problems With Your Display Warning Ifyou havea problem with your Apple display and nothing presented in this manual solves it contact an Apple authorized service provider or Apple for assistance If you attempt to repair the display yourself any damage you may cause to the display will not be covered by the limited warranty on your dis
82. name in the Account Name field and your password in the Password field If you want all users of your computer to use the same connection method select Save password Note To connect automatically when you start a TCP IP application such as a Web browser or email click PPPoE Options then click Connect automatically when needed Click the TCP IP tab and choose either PPP or Manually from the Configure pop up menu as instructed by your Internet service provider If you have a static IP address from your ISP choose Manually and type the address in the IP address field Connecting to the Internet 121 122 Appendix C Type the Domain Name Server DNS addresses in the corresponding field 909o Network as w EA Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk f Show Built in Ethernet B PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Configure f Using PPP iE DNS Servers Optional IP Address Provided by PPP Server Subnet Mask RoE Search Domains Optional Example apple com Ethernet Address 00 50 e4 10 e3 78 earthlink net Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply Now Click Apply Now and close System Preferences Once 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 you did not click the option to automatically connect then you will need to open the
83. not walk around the room until you have finished installing the expansion card memory or internal storage device and closed the computer 5 Unplug the power cord Warning The power supply in your computer is a high voltage component and should not be opened for any reason even when the computer is off If the power supply needs service contact your Apple authorized dealer or service provider 6 _ Lift the latch on the side of the computer Lift the latch to unlock i Ge side panel ay Note If the latch won t lift check that the security lock port and lockable cover latch in the back of the computer are not locked Working Inside YourComputer 69 7 Gently lower the side panel onto a clean flat surface preferably onto a soft clean cloth Gently lower the side panel until it lies flat 70 Chapter 5 Installing Memory Your computer uses Double Data Rate DDR Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM You can install additional DIMMs in the four DDR SDRAM slots on your computer s main logic board up to a maximum of 2 gigabytes Depending on your computer s bus speed 133 MHz or 167 MHz you have one of these types of memory installed m 133 MHz systems use PC 2100 DIMMs 167 MHz systems use PC 2700 DIMMs Important When you install additional memory make sure you have the correct memory speed for your computer s bus speed To
84. nscreen instructions To restore your computer s original contents Make sure you have all the Software Restore CDs that came with your computer Insert the first Apple Software Restore CD Double click the SoftwareRestore pkg icon to install the Software Restore application 3 Follow the onscreen instructions AP PENGE Specifications Processor and Memory Specifications Processor PowerPC G4 processor with 256 kilobytes KB on chip cache Some configurations have an L3 backside cache per processor Random access memory RAM Double Data Rate DDR Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM up to a maximum of 2 GB All DDR SDRAM is supplied in removable Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMMs Four slots are available for either PC 2100 or PC 2700 DDR SDRAM depending on the computer s bus speed m For 133 MHz systems use PC 2100 DIMMs a For 167 MHz systems use PC 2700 DIMMs 128 256 or 512 MB DIMMs 256 MB DIMMs must have 128 or 256 megabit Mbit technology devices 512 MB DIMMs must have 256 Mbit technology devices 2 5 volt V unbuffered 64 bit wide 184 pin Non error correcting ECC Non parity Apple System Profiler located in the Utilities folder of the computer s Applications folder provides information about your computer including the type and amount of memory 101 Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions a Weight 19 05 kg 42 lbs Weight depends on configuration Wei
85. nstallation You can determine whether your computer system is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio Move the computer farther away from the television or radio Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio That is make certain the computer and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses If necessary consult an Apple authorized service provider or Apple See the service and support information that came with your Apple product Or consult an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Important Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple Computer Inc could void the EMC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors bet
86. omputer plugged into a power source If it is plugged into a power strip is the power strip turned on Is the power cord securely plugged into the back of the computer Are the keyboard and display cables connected correctly Is the power button lit on the front panel of the computer and on the display If not the computer or display isn t receiving power or is off Is the display turned on Are the brightness and contrast controls on the display adjusted correctly If your display has brightness and contrast controls adjust them Restart your computer Press and hold the computer s power button for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off Press it again to turn the computer on If you see a blinking question mark on the screen or hear a series of beeps when you turn on the computer see Chapter 6 Troubleshooting on page 95 When You re Not Using the Computer Your computer is set to go to sleep after a period of inactivity Sleep is a state in which your computer is on but uses very little power To wake your computer from sleep press any key You can also put the computer to sleep whenever you want or set your computer so it never goes to sleep For more information on sleep see Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy on page 64 If you re not going to use the computer for a few days you should turn it off To turn off your computer choose Shut Down from the Apple menu Important Do not turn
87. onal USB ports usually four or seven oooO QO OOO OOO i OO OOO COQL QOO TZ COOCO IOOO S oo OOO a ibo OOO Boke OOO os D OO0 Q0 O USB hub IDO OOO DO oo For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac Help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for USB You can also find information on Apple s USB website at www apple com usb For information on USB devices available for your computer go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Using FireWire Devices FireWire is a high speed data transfer system that lets you easily connect and disconnect external devices such as digital video DV cameras printers scanners and hard disk drives You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer Your computer includes two external FireWire ports on the rear panel which support a maximum data rate of up to 400 megabits per second Mbps FireWire ports 2 O oO0o000000 0101010101010110 oOQo0o000000 With FireWire you can do the following Connect a digital video camera and capture or transfer high quality video directly to or from your computer Then use video editing software such as Apple s iMovie to edit the video Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive to back up data o
88. one or Ethernet connection AirPort Base Station Using YourComputer 63 64 Chapter 4 Wireless Network Connections If you install an AirPort Card you can connect your computer to a computer network that has wireless access use your computer to provide network access for other computers using wireless cards m establish a wireless connection and share information with another computer that has an AirPort Card 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 For more information go to AppleCare Service and Support at www apple com support For More Information on AirPort To purchase an AirPort Card or AirPort Base Station visit an Apple retail store contact your Apple authorized dealer or go to the Apple Store at www apple com store Additional information on AirPort is available in the online help Choose Help Center from the Help menu and click AirPort Help You can also find information on Apple s AirPort website at www apple com airport Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy Power Mac G4 computers are set to go to sleep after a period of inactivity Sleep is a state in which your computer uses very little power You can also put the computer to sleep
89. oose System Preferences from the Apple menu and click Startup Disk 80 Startup Disk E amp Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Select the System Folder to use to start up your computer A E Mac OS X 10 x Mac OS 9 x on Macintosh HD on Macintosh HD You have selected Mac OS 9 x on the volume Macintosh HD a Click the lock to prevent further changes 46 Chapter 3 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 administrator user name and password that you created in the Setup Assistant See Welcome to Mac OS X for more information about logging in as an administrator Restart your computer Note Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software the version number of the Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 operating systems in this manual may be different from those installed on your computer To set your computer to start up in Mac OS X instead of Mac OS 9 In Mac OS 9 choose Control Panels from the Apple menu then choose Startup Disk In the Startup Disk control panel double click the hard disk that contains your operating systems and select the Mac OS X System folder as your startup disk You can click the triangle to the left of the hard disk icon to see the System folders installed on it Restart your computer o Startup Disk B Select the Mac OS
90. ore information about connecting a second display see the guidelines in Chapter 4 Using Your Computer Setting Up 9 3 If required connect your computer to your Ethernet network or to your DSL or cable modem or connect your modem port to a phone line Tele OG OOOO OOO0O Ethernet port WO qoo oooO a O O O OLL Modem port O O O R ododoooo ILL OQHGOOO 10 Chapter 1 4 Connect the keyboard cable to one of the USB ports on the computer or on your display Plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard Don t put anything in the recessed speaker opening except the optional speaker grille Touching the speaker can damage it Parts of your computer may be covered by clear plastic film that protected it during shipment You can remove the film Setting Up 11 12 Chapter 1 If you wish raise the keyboard by lifting it and flipping the foot toward the back Turn on your computer by pressing the power button on the front of the computer With some Apple displays you can also turn on the computer using the display s power button If your display must be turned on separately turn it on by pressing its power button Need Help If you don t see anything on your screen or you think your computer did not start up properly check these items Is the c
91. ormation on the FireWire devices available for your computer go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www apple com guide Using Your Optical Drive You can install or run software from CDs using your optical drive You can play multimedia on CD discs and music from audio CDs Your optical drive can also write music documents and other digital files on CD R and CD RW discs If you have a Combo drive DVD ROM CD RW or a SuperDrive DVD R CD RW you can also play DVD movies and use most DVD discs SuperDrives can also record information on blank DVD R recordable DVD discs 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 or purchase an external USB floppy disk drive for your Power Mac G4 from your Apple dealer or the Apple Store www apple com store Inserting a Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD follow these steps With the computer turned on press the Media Eject amp key on your Apple Pro Keyboard to open the drive Place a disc in the tray with the label facing up and make sure the disc is lying flat Press the Media Eject amp key again or gently push the tray in to close it When the icon for the disc appears on the screen the disc is ready to use Ejecting a Disc You can eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the Trash or by pressing the Media Eject key on your Apple Pro Keyboard When a second optical drive
92. osh and to its back panel to secure the internal components When the lockable cover latch is pulled out you can insert a security cable or lock to prevent the computer cover from opening See your computer products retailer for security lock devices that will work with your computer Access covers for PCI expansion slots 4 Expand your Macintosh by installing up to four Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI cards in the covered slots labeled 2 3 4 and 5 In some configurations an Ultra160 low voltage differential LVD SCSI card is installed in one of these slots Power socket Connects to the computer s power cord 10 100 1000 twisted pair Ethernet port Connect your Macintosh to a high speed Ethernet network to access the Internet or network resources such as printers and servers and share information over the network Internal modem port Connect a phone cord to the internal modem Audio line out port Connect externally powered speakers or audio devices to your Macintosh through the audio line out port Audio line in port Connect self powered microphones and other audio equipment to your Macintosh through the audio line in port Setting Up 17 Inside Your Power Mac Your Computer s Internal Expansion Options Optical drive carrier Rear hard disk drive carrier for ATA 100 drives DDR SDRAM slots 4 Slot 1 AGP 4X slot graphics card installed Front hard disk drive carrier for ATA 66 d
93. our own Sherlock plug in go to the Sherlock website at www apple com sherlock Note Sherlock s Yellow Pages channel may be known by a different term outside the United States Getting Started With Your Computer 25 Mac Internet Services for Mac Users Email Get your own Mac com email address It s easy and it works with your favorite email programs iDisk Your own storage on Apple s Internet server Share photos movies and other files over the Internet Purchase additional storage space Happy Birthday Can you believe its already been another year I hope you have a fantastic day and I look forward to seeing you soon Doug iCards Send an elegant iCard just right for any occasion Choose a ready made photo or create a personalized iCard using photos on your iDisk HomePage Build a personal website in three easy steps Create a photo album publish an iMovie post your r sum and more Now anyone can view your page on the Internet What You Can Do Mac is a suite of Internet services from Apple created exclusively for Mac users With Mac you can send email or greeting cards to your friends make the Internet safer for your children and share photos and movies You can even create your own website To Get Started Connect to the Internet Go to www apple com Click the Mac tab and then click the Sign Up button Tips and Tricks Upload pictures to your iDis
94. play Contact an Apple authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question No image appears on the screen Make sure the display and computer are turned on Make sure the cables are connected properly to your computer and the display Make sure your computer is not in sleep Press the power button or any key to see if the computer wakes Make sure the display brightness and contrast are set properly Some monitors have brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edge Reset the PRAM by restarting the computer while holding down the Command 88 Option P and R keys until you hear the startup sound a second time Then start up using the Software Install CD If that doesn t work but your display is functioning then it is a software problem Restart your computer while pressing the Shift key to restart with your extensions off The screen image appears dim or flickers m Adjust the display brightness and contrast settings Some monitors have brightness and contrast controls on or under their front edge Depending on how dim your monitor appears you may be able to adjust brightness or contrast using the Displays pane of System Preferences in Mac OS X or the Monitors control panel in Mac OS 9 Calibrate the monitor a In Mac OSX choose System Preferences from the Apple menu click Displays select Color and click Calibrate a In Mac OS 9 choose Control
95. product equipment manufacturers to promote energy efficiency Reducing energy consumption of office products saves money and reduces pollution by eliminating wasted energy Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information Notify Your Telephone Company Some telephone companies require that you notify the local business office when you hook up a modem to their lines Information You Need in the United States The internal modem complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the back of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN If requested provide this information to your telephone company a Ringer equivalence number REN 0 8 The REN is useful for determining the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone lines and still have all those devices ring when your telephone number is called In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area a Telephone jack type USOC RJ 11 An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this equipment This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that complies with Part 68 rules S
96. r transfer files If you have installed software for your FireWire hard disk drive the FireWire disk icon appears on your desktop after you connect the hard disk drive to your Power Mac G4 Some FireWire hard disk drives get their power through the FireWire cable so you don t need to connect an external power supply Ifyou have a problem with your computer that prevents you from starting up or you want to transfer files you can use FireWire to connect your Power Mac G4 to another computer so that your Power Mac G4 appears as an external hard disk on the other computer a feature known as FireWire target disk mode See FireWire Target Disk Mode on page 56 for more information To use a FireWire device connect the device to the computer and install any software that came with the device Your computer automatically detects when you attach a new device Using YourComputer 55 56 Chapter 4 To start up from a FireWire hard disk that has the Mac OS on it choose System Preferences from the Apple menu click Startup Disk then select the FireWire hard disk as the startup disk If your FireWire hard disk doesn t appear or can t be selected consult the FireWire hard disk vendor for updated software drivers To disconnect your FireWire hard disk safely drag its icon to the Trash before disconnecting the FireWire cable FireWire Target Disk Mode You can use FireWire to connect your Power Mac G4 to another computer and the
97. re Using DHCP Click Apply Now Close System Preferences Maximizing Ethernet Performance Your computer performs best when the Ethernet port to which it is connected is set to auto negotiate Ask your network administrator to verify this setting Important If you experience connection problems on your network make sure your network switch is set to auto negotiate if possible If a switch s port is not auto negotiating your computer detects the appropriate speed but defaults to half duplex mode If the switch s port at the other end of the link is configured for full duplex a large number of late events can occur on the link If it isn t possible to set the switch to auto negotiate then set the switch s port to half duplex For more information see the documentation that came with the Ethernet switch Note If you connect your computer directly to a configurable Ethernet switch have your network administrator disable spanning tree on that port Otherwise your computer may duplicate the AppleTalk address of another computer on the same network and both network connections may become unreliable For more information on networking your Power Mac G4 go to AppleCare Service and Support at www apple com support For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information including setting up an Ethernet network or transferring files using Ethernet is available in Mac Help Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for
98. re are four extra screws stored on the outside of the drive carrier You can use these screws if your second hard disk drive didn t come with any If it did come with screws use those Attach an additional ATA drive up to 1 high to the open portion of the drive carrier by screwing it into position on its sides Position the hard disk drive on the drive a a carrier so that the ribbon cable connector Aa i and the power cord connector are accessible 8 2 Working Inside Your Computer 77 6 Attach the power and ribbon cables to the drives While holding the drive carrier assembly attach the ribbon cable and power cable to both hard disk Chapter 5 78 7 Replace the drive carrier on the chassis pushing gently until it locks into position Secure the ribbon cable with the cable clamp Reinstall the drive carrier by aligning the three pins on the back of the carrier with the guides inside the chassis Push down on the carrier until it locks into position 8 Secure the ribbon cable with the cable clamp 9 Close the computer Working Inside Your Computer 79 80 Chapter 5 h Q N To install an additional Ultra ATA drive in the front carrier Release the ribbon cable from the cable clamp Remove the power and ribbon cables from any installed drive Slide the drive carrier away from the chassis Install the ATA drive in the
99. rives Battery Slots 2 5 33 MHz PCI slots 4 64 bit 33 MHz AirPort Card connector 18 Chapter 1 Optical drive carrier Install a second optical drive in the lower section of the optical drive carrier inside your computer Front hard disk drive carrier Install additional hard disk drives in the front drive carrier inside your computer You can install up to two ATA 66 drives or up to two SCSI drives in the front carrier 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 For more information see Replacing the Battery on page 92 AirPort Card connector Connect an AirPort Card which allows your computer to communicate with a wireless network Rear hard disk drive carrier Install additional hard disk drives in the rear drive carrier inside your computer You can install up to two ATA 100 drives or up to two SCSI drives in the rear carrier DDR SDRAM slots Expand your computer s memory up to 2 GB Add additional memory in your computer by inserting up to 4 DDR SDRAM DIMMs in the memory slots AGP 4X graphics slot Connect your monitor through the advanced graphics port AGP 4X card which provides fast graphics processing power You can connect a monitor that has an Apple Display Connector ADC or a Digital Visual Interface DVI
100. rk Port Configurations B Check a configuration to make it active Drag configurations into the order you want to try them when connecting to a network On Port Configurations Internal Modem New M Built in Ethernet Duplicate anii Delete To change the name of a port configuration double click it fa Click the lock to prevent further changes Revert Apply Now Drag Built in Ethernet to the top of the Port Configurations list to make it the preferred or primary network interface Next follow the instructions to either configure your network manually using DHCP or using PPPoE as instructed by your ISP or network administrator Manual Configuration For a manual configuration have your static IP address router address and subnet mask from your ISP ready Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu Click the Network icon to open the Network pane Choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu Click the TCP IP tab if necessary Choose Manually from the Configure pop up menu ao Q N eoo Network oD m AO Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic BA Show Built in Ethernet E rcer PPPoE f AppleTalk Proxi if pple fa if roxies Configure Manually be DNS Servers IP Address 205 27 85 112 12 207 55 80 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 zara 17205351 Search Domains Op
101. s which you can buy from an Apple authorized dealer You connect the cable to each computer s Ethernet port and then turn on file sharing on both computers You can also configure the Ethernet settings on two computers to create a small network Using YourComputer 65 66 Chapter 4 First turn on file sharing on both computers Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu Open the Sharing pane and click Start to turn File Sharing on Open the Network pane select AppleTalk then select Make AppleTalk Active Next follow these steps on one computer Choose Connect to Server from the Go menu Click Local Network Select the computer you want to access For more information about configuring Ethernet connections search for Ethernet in Mac Help You can also connect two Macintosh computers using a FireWire cable You can then use FireWire target disk mode to transfer files from one computer to another For more information about using FireWire target disk mode see FireWire Target Disk Mode on page 56 If you have an Internet connection you can also transfer files via the Internet to your iDisk storage area on Mac where you or another Mac user can download them For more information about Mac see Mac Internet Services for Mac Users on page 26 Using the Computer as a Server Without a Monitor You can set up your computer to run as a server without an attached monitor Follow these steps
102. s firmly seated in the connector The antenna wire is stowed here when not in use Tuck the clear plastic tab on the AirPort Card up into the slot in the card guide 2 Carefully attach the coaxial antenna wire to the port on the end of the AirPort Card Stow the antenna wire on the side of the PCI card guide taking care not to bend or crimp the wire tightly 3 Close the computer Working Inside Your Computer 91 Replacing the Battery Your computer has a 3 6 V lithium battery on the main logic board If your computer has intermittent problems starting up or random changes in its date and time settings you may need to replace the battery 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 A plus sign is marked on and near the battery holder Important Batteries contain chemicals some of which may be harmful to the environment Please dispose of used batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines Remove the battery by pulling it up and out of its holder You may need to spread these two tabs slightly apart to release the battery Spread the tabs gently so they don t break 92 Chapter 5 If necessary carefully spread the tabs holding the battery so you can remove it Warning Installing the battery incorrectly may cause an explosion Be sure the battery
103. s lignes t l phoniques et les canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a soient raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours une service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas m Num ro de charge 0 3 Vindice de charge IC assign chaque dispositif terminal indique pour viter toute surcharge le pourcentage de la charge totale qui sera raccord e un circuit t l phonique boucl utilis par ce dispositif La terminaison du circuit boucl peut tre constitu e de n importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l ensemble des dispositifs ne d passe pas 100 m Type de prise t l phonique CA 11 Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information Information You Need in the United Kingdom This terminal equipment is intended for direct connection to the analogue Public Switched Telecommunications Network and is approved for use within the United Kingdom with the following features Modem facility Autocalling facility m Autoanswer facility DTMF signaling Operation in the absence of proceed indication or upon detection of proceed indication This product is in conformity with relevant regulatory standards following the provisions of European Council Directives 73 23 EEC Low Volta
104. s of 2 seconds If the call does not connect after three attempts 30 minutes must expire before automatic redialing may be initiated Failure to set the modem and any associated communications software to the above settings may result in the modem being non compliant with Australian telecommunications standards Under these circumstances a user could be subject to significant penalties under the Telecommunications Act 1997 This modem must be properly secured in order for you to use it Telecommunications network voltages exist inside the computer and the telecommunications line connection must be removed before opening the computer Information You Need in New Zealand This modem is fully approved to operate on the New Zealand telecommunications network under Telepermit number PTC 211 99 077 All telecommunications devices are required to hold a Telepermit and be labelled accordingly with the approved Telepermit number to comply with the New Zealand telecommunications standards ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the integrity of the New Zealand telecommunications network To ensure compliance all calls that are automatically generated should not make more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period with a minimum period between calls of 30 seconds Failure to adhere to these standards may result in the modem being non compliant with New Zealand Telecom standards Under these circumstances a user could be subj
105. ss and hold this button for approximately 5 seconds until the computer turns off then press it again to turn the computer on With some Apple displays you can also touch or press the monitor s power button to turn the computer on or put it to sleep Headphone jack Connect headphones to your Macintosh through the headphone jack Optical drive Your computer may have a CD RW drive a Combo drive DVD ROM CD RW or a SuperDrive DVD R CD RW All three kinds of drives can read CD ROM discs Photo CDs standard audio discs and other kinds of media The DVD ROM CD RW drive and SuperDrive can also read DVD discs and DVD movies and write music documents and other digital files on CD R and CD RW discs The SuperDrive can also write on blank DVD R discs To open the optical drive press the Media Eject amp key on your Apple Pro Keyboard Optical bay Add a second optical drive to store and back up information To open the second optical drive press the Option key then the Media Eject amp key on your Apple Pro Keyboard Media Eject key Use the Media Eject key on the Apple Pro Keyboard to open the optical drive and eject CD and DVD discs With Mac OS X you can also use the F12 key on some third party keyboards to eject discs and open the top optical drive When a second optical drive is installed use the F12 key and the Option key to eject discs and open the drive Setting Up 15 Ports and Connectors Expanding Your Computer
106. tains the graphics processor unit GPU and provides the computer s monitor ports Slot 1 is designed specifically to accept AGP cards This 66 megahertz MHz slot accommodates 1 5 volt V AGP cards see the illustration on page 89 You can replace the card that came with the computer with an AGP 4X card A replacement AGP card must have a driver compatible with the Mac OS About PCI Expansion Cards Your Macintosh has four expansion slots labeled 2 3 4 and 5 which accept PCI cards up to 12 inches long Some models come with a SCSI PCI card installed in one of these slots Install only expansion cards that come with Macintosh driver software and that comply with the PCI 2 1 standard The PCI slots can accommodate mixed voltage 5 0 V 12 V or 3 3 V cards with 32 bit or 64 bit data widths and a 33 MHz frequency You can add a 66 MHz card to a PCI slot if the card can operate at the lower 33 MHz rate Warning Do not use cards that function only at 66 MHz in the PCI slots Damage to your equipment could result If you have a 66 MHz card check the card s manufacturer to see if it also works at 33 MHz Maximum power consumption for all five expansion slots the four PCI expansion cards and the AGP card should not exceed 90 watts W Working Inside Your Computer 87 88 Chapter 5 Installing Your Card Install an AGP card in slot 1 only Install PCI cards in the slots labeled PCI 2 3 4 and 5 Warning Cables with large
107. ter 5 Open the ejectors on the DDR SDRAM slots you want to use by pushing down on them Align the SDRAM in the slot and push both ends of the SDRAM down until the tabs are vertical and the ejectors snap into place Important Do not touch the SDRAM connectors Handle the SDRAM only by the edges Close the computer SDRAM DIMM Your DIMM s shape and components may vary The SDRAM DIMM is designed to fit into Connectors Notch SDRAM slot 1 of 4 the slot only one way Be sure to align the notch in the DIMM with the small rib inside the slot With the ejectors in the open position as shown push down on the DIMM until it snaps into place The ejectors will automatically close Ejectors They should be pushed outward and down to be in the open position as shown Rib inside slot N 3 3 3 eB et 8989 Bat ge Installing Internal Storage Devices Your Macintosh has six internal drive bays Two optical drive bays and two hard drive bays in the front and two hard drive bays in the rear In many configurations a single hard disk drive occupies the rear bay One of the upper front bays contains an optical drive and you can purchase and install a second optical drive in the lower bay You can add SCSI or ATA disk drives to the empty front and rear drive bays The drives must meet these specifications a Width 3 9 inches 102 mm a Depth 5 7 inches 147 mm a Height
108. the Apple Pro Keyboard Each rear port is on a separate 12 megabit per second Mbps USB channel 500 milliamperes mA at 5 V are available per port for a total of 1 ampere FireWire Specifications Data transfer speed 100 200 and 400 Mbps Power Output voltage range Approximately 13 to 30 V Output power range Up to 15 W Ethernet Specifications 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 100Base TX and 1000Base T 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 Media 1000Base T Category 5 and 6 UTP on 4 pairs up to 100 m Channel speeds TEEE Auto Negotiation of 10Base T 100Base TX and 1000Base T Modem Specifications Data communications standard K56Flex and V 90 Speed 53 kilobits per second Kbps Fax standard ITU V 17 Specifications for the AirPort Card Optional Wireless data rate Up to 11 Mbps m Range Up to 150 feet data rates may vary depending on environmental conditions a Frequency band 2 4 gigahertz GHz Radio output power 15 dBm nominal Compatibility m 802 11 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard m 802 11 HR DSSS 11 Mbps standard Audio Output Specifications Data format 24 bit stereo 44 1 kilohertz kHz audio sample rate Sound out using the Apple speaker mini
109. the screen saver starts Then select Use my user account password Set up user privileges In Mac OS X administrators can specify the documents and applications that users can access and configure overall settings Open System Preferences click Accounts and click Capabilities To Learn More For more information on setting up user accounts in Mac OS X search for users in Mac Help Getting Started With Your Computer 43 Mac Help Answers to Your Macintosh Questions Search Type your question here and press the Return key Help Center Click here to see the help available on your computer Find out more about a help topic before viewing it 44 Chapter 2 e008 Mac Help eo EOD ja Q wil Help Center Back Help Center Ask a Question AirPort Help lt y AppleScript Help x Mac Help Ask questions like these How do customize my computer What do I do to get connected What is the Finder for News When you re connected to the Internet you get the latest help automatically Macintosh Manager Welcome Get started fast if you re familiar with Windows or Mac OS 9 or you re new to computers What s new Improvements and new features in Mac OS X v10 2 More 16000 Search Results Sup Visit jal Q AirPort Base Station Back Help Center Ask a Question 50 topics found Topic RelevanceWw Location Updating the A tion software Ill lt gt
110. tional Example apple com Ethernet Address 00 50 e4 10 e3 78 earthlink net Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply Now 6 Type the other information into the corresponding fields 7 Click Apply Now and close System Preferences Once your configure your network your connection is ready Open your Web browser or other TCP IP application to test your Internet connection DHCP Configuration After you set up a DHCP configuration the DHCP server automatically provides your network information 1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu 2 Click the Network icon to open the Network pane Connecting to the Internet 119 3 Choose Built in Ethernet from the Show pop up menu 4 Click the TCP IP tab if necessary 5 Choose Using DHCP from the Configure pop up menu e000 Network EY Show All Disneys Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic BA Show Built in Ethernet H3 PPPoE f AppleTalk f Proxies Configure f Using DHCP i DNS Servers Optional IP Address 17 206 41 136 18 207 40 15 Provided by DHCP Server Subnet Mask 255 255 252 0 Router 17 206 40 1 Search Domains Optional DHCP Client ID Optional Example apple com Ethernet Address 00 50 e4 10 e3 78 earthlink net Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply Now 6 Click Apply Now and close System Preferences Open your Web browser or other TCP
111. to can do with digital pictures you may never go back to using a film camera again To Get Started Plug your camera into the USB port on your Macintosh iPhoto opens imports your photos and displays them on your screen Tips and Tricks Resize thumbnails Drag the size control in the iPhoto window and your photo thumbnails grow or shrink for easier viewing You can view individual shots in greater detail see hundreds of thumbnails at once or quickly scroll through your photos to find the one you re looking for Create albums for your favorite photos iPhoto lets you easily organize your photographs into digital albums birthday vacation wedding whatever for easy retrieval If you re familiar with iTunes think playlists for pictures Sharing and enjoying them is easy too click a button to see them in a full screen slideshow accompanied by your favorite music Email them to friends Print them on your ink jet printer Or order prints over the Internet Create your own books Create custom books with your own pictures and words It s easy to create an album and select a book theme and a layout you like Add titles and text to tell your story or describe your pictures Print your book pages on your printer iPhoto makes it simple to turn your book into a beautiful keepsake Built exclusively for Mac OS X Harnessing the power of the world s most advanced operating system Mac OS X iPhoto lets you manipulate high r
112. to the Internet through a DSL cable modem or LAN ask your ISP or network administrator whether you should configure your connection manually With a manual configuration your ISP or network administrator provides a static IP address and other information that you enter in the Network pane m use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP With a DHCP configuration the DHCP server automatically enters the information for you m 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 you may need to configure your network to use PPPoE Connecting to the Internet 117 118 Appendix C a Q N Obtain the following information and have it available as you configure your network Domain name server DNS addresses if necessary DHCP or manual IP address configuration IP address Router address Subnet mask Note If your ISP or local network does not provide DNS addresses they may have a method of providing this information automatically First set up your network preferences for the built in Ethernet port Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu Click the Network icon to open the Network pane Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop up menu Click Built in Ethernet eoc Network Tag BB ws Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk Location Automatic Ea Show Netwo
113. u It provides an overview of your computer s software features along with the unique Internet services available to Mac owners Your computer comes with two Macintosh operating systems installed Mac OS X and Mac OS 9 Your computer is set to start up in Mac OS X but you can set it to start up in the Mac OS you prefer and then easily switch between the two For instructions on how to switch your startup Mac OS or for more information about the operating systems on your computer see Chapter 3 Working With Your Operating System on page 45 Mac OS X includes powerful features that you can use to connect to the Internet to watch video research information shop and even update your software automatically With your Power Mac G4 you also get some of the latest Apple software for creating multimedia masterpieces Use Mac OS X and iPhoto to import organize edit and share your digital photos Connect your digital video camera and create your own desktop movies with iMovie create a DVD of several iMovies and digital photos using iDVD if you have a SuperDrive or play music files with iTunes Apple also provides Internet services that give you storage space on the Internet a personal Mac com email address tools to easily create your own website or iMovie theater and more Note Because Apple frequently releases new versions and updates to its system software applications and Internet site images shown in this manual may be slight
114. u install these items yourself you risk damaging your equipment and such damage is not covered by the limited warranty on your computer See an Apple authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question 67 68 Chapter 5 Opening the Computer Before you open your computer shut it down a In Mac OSX choose Shut Down from the Apple menu a In Mac OS 9 choose Shut Down from the Special menu Warning Always shut down your Power Mac G4 before opening it to avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install Do not open the computer or attempt to install items inside it while it is turned on Wait five to ten minutes to allow the computer s internal components to cool Warning After shutting down your computer the internal components can be very hot Let the computer cool down before continuing Unplug all the cables from the computer except the power cord Touch the metal PCI access covers on the back of the computer to discharge any static charge Touch the metal portion of the PCI port access covers OQOO OOOO 0000 A O O 000000000 odoocooodoo0 O0000000 oOo0o0000000 Oo0Oo0000000 OQO000000 oOQO0O000000 Important Always do this before you touch any parts or install any components inside the computer To avoid generating static electricity do
115. uring startup m Ifyou recently installed additional memory a PCI expansion card or another internal component make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with your computer See if removing it allows the computer to start up Contact an Apple authorized service provider If you are unable to eject a disc A file on the disc may be in use Quit applications that are open then try again If that doesn t work a In Mac OSX choose Restart from the Apple menu and hold down either the mouse button or the Media Eject key on your Apple Pro Keyboard m In Mac OS 9 choose Restart from the Special menu and hold down either the mouse button or the Media Eject amp key on your Apple Pro Keyboard If that doesn t work Shut down the computer Carefully press down the front panel covering the front of the drive tray and locate the small hole below the drive tray Carefully insert the end of a large straightened paper clip into the hole Push firmly until the tray opens Pull out the tray remove the disc and push the tray to close it Software Problems If you have a problem with a software program Use Software Update to ensure that you have the latest drivers bug fixes and other updates For problems with software from a manufacturer other than Apple contact the manufacturer If you have a problem using your computer or working with the Mac OS m Look at the Help Center i
116. use your USB ports to connect many types of external devices including printers digital cameras microphones game pads joysticks keyboards 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 USB ports 2 QOO AGOO oO NY EJ CxO OIOOO BO OG Q 0 0 0000000 l COOG OQO eo lano IBOS 6 QdIQ90 e COSCO O000 00d WN To use a USB device with your computer connect the device to the computer and install its software or configure your computer to work with the device From then on your computer automatically loads the correct software whenever you attach the device Note Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices In most cases you do not need to install the software that came with the device If when you connect a USB device your Power Mac G4 cannot find the correct software install the software that came with the device or download it from the manufacturer s website Using YourComputer 53 54 Chapter 4 Connecting Multiple USB Devices Your Power Mac G4 has two USB ports on the rear panel Your keyboard or monitor may also have ports that you can use to connect devices If you want to connect more devices you can purchase a USB hub The USB hub connects to an open port on your computer and provides additi
117. ves that might damage the finish on the case Protecting Your Removable Media Drive To keep your removable media drive working properly m Position your computer so that the drive tray doesn t bump into anything when it opens Close the drive when you re not using it Do not put anything on the drive tray when it is open Do not touch the optical drive lens with your fingers Do not wipe the lens with a paper towel or other abrasive surface If you need to clean the lens see an Apple authorized service provider for a lens cleaner Keep your computer away from any source of moisture Safety Maintenance and Ergonomics 109 110 Appendix B Maintaining Your Display To maintain your display and ensure its long life Do not press on the surface of the display screen Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object If you will not be using your display and computer for a day or more turn off the computer and display or use Energy Saver Turn off your monitor turn down the brightness or use a screen saver program that dims or varies the image on the screen when the computer is idle for a prolonged time Important Ergonomic and Health Related Information Here are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your office to reduce glare and to accommodate your physical size and shape An adjustable chair that provides firm comfortable support is best Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs
118. ween system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios television sets and other electronic devices You can obtain Apple peripheral devices and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple authorized dealer For non Apple peripheral devices contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance Responsible party contact for FCC matters only Apple Computer Inc Product Compliance 1 Infinite Loop M S 26 A Cupertino CA 95014 2084 408 974 2000 Industry Canada Statement Complies with the Canadian ICES 003 Class B specifications Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada VCCI Class B Statement PMLBRE SERS AERP ICOWT COMME ALLL STREAM VCC OWEKES 752 BRRRERETI TORES KERN THATS CLEANEL TRIN CORBM IIT PT VEY a YLEICHHEL CHENG SMBS SELF LEMS DET KRAHE TEU RO RWELTCES O Communications Regulation Information 125 126 Laser Information European Community Complies with European Directives 72 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC Laser Information Warning Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure 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 suc
119. whenever you want Note Power Mac G4 computers are set to sleep automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity however you can change the automatic sleep settings in System Preferences When the computer wakes from sleep your programs documents and computer settings are exactly as you left them To save more energy shut down the computer when it s not in use To put your computer to sleep you can do any of the following m Press the power button on the front of the computer Choose Sleep from the Apple menu Seta sleep timer in your computer s sleep settings by choosing System Preferences from the Apple menu and clicking Energy Saver When the computer is in sleep the front panel power button light pulses To wake the computer press the power button on the front panel of the computer or press a key on the keyboard With some Apple monitors you can also use the monitor s power button to put the computer to sleep and wake it Not all PCI cards or replacement AGP cards comply with the computer s power management standards If you install a non compliant card the computer can still enter sleep mode but it will not achieve maximum energy saving You can use the Apple System Profiler to find out whether an installed card is compliant For more information about energy saving options see Mac Help Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer Some Power Mac G4 computer configurations come with an Ultra160 Dual Ch
120. your computer The light on the front of the monitor is flashing On some Apple flat panel displays the power light displays a series of short flashes when an error has been detected Troubleshooting 99 100 Chapter 6 a Ifyou see a repeating sequence of three short flashes the monitor is detecting input in the wrong video format Check that your monitor is compatible with your graphics card and that you ve installed the correct monitor software if your monitor came with installation software a Ifyou see a sequence of two short flashes and a long flash the monitor is detecting a problem with a backlighting lamp Contact an Apple authorized dealer or service provider Restoring Your Computer s Software Software Restore restores your computer s original contents including the Mac OS 9 system software factory settings and applications that came with your computer Software Restore does not restore Mac OS X iPhoto iMovie or iTunes If you need to reinstall Mac OS X or these applications use the Mac OS X installation discs that came with your computer Important t is highly recommended that you back up the data on your hard disk before restoring software Apple is not responsible for any lost data After reinstalling Mac OS X should you need to restore the rest of your computer s applications and files first install the Software Restore application located on the first Software Restore CD and then follow the o

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