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Che cosa è il manuale d’uso?
La parola deriva dal latino "instructio", cioè organizzare. Così, il manuale d’uso Apple PowerBook G4 15 descrive le fasi del procedimento. Lo scopo del manuale d’uso è istruire, facilitare lo avviamento, l'uso di attrezzature o l’esecuzione di determinate azioni. Il manuale è una raccolta di informazioni sull'oggetto/servizio, un suggerimento.
Purtroppo, pochi utenti prendono il tempo di leggere il manuale d’uso, e un buono manuale non solo permette di conoscere una serie di funzionalità aggiuntive del dispositivo acquistato, ma anche evitare la maggioranza dei guasti.
Quindi cosa dovrebbe contenere il manuale perfetto?
Innanzitutto, il manuale d’uso Apple PowerBook G4 15 dovrebbe contenere:
- informazioni sui dati tecnici del dispositivo Apple PowerBook G4 15
- nome del fabbricante e anno di fabbricazione Apple PowerBook G4 15
- istruzioni per l'uso, la regolazione e la manutenzione delle attrezzature Apple PowerBook G4 15
- segnaletica di sicurezza e certificati che confermano la conformità con le norme pertinenti
Perché non leggiamo i manuali d’uso?
Generalmente questo è dovuto alla mancanza di tempo e certezza per quanto riguarda la funzionalità specifica delle attrezzature acquistate. Purtroppo, la connessione e l’avvio Apple PowerBook G4 15 non sono sufficienti. Questo manuale contiene una serie di linee guida per funzionalità specifiche, la sicurezza, metodi di manutenzione (anche i mezzi che dovrebbero essere usati), eventuali difetti Apple PowerBook G4 15 e modi per risolvere i problemi più comuni durante l'uso. Infine, il manuale contiene le coordinate del servizio Apple in assenza dell'efficacia delle soluzioni proposte. Attualmente, i manuali d’uso sotto forma di animazioni interessanti e video didattici che sono migliori che la brochure suscitano un interesse considerevole. Questo tipo di manuale permette all'utente di visualizzare tutto il video didattico senza saltare le specifiche e complicate descrizioni tecniche Apple PowerBook G4 15, come nel caso della versione cartacea.
Perché leggere il manuale d’uso?
Prima di tutto, contiene la risposta sulla struttura, le possibilità del dispositivo Apple PowerBook G4 15, l'uso di vari accessori ed una serie di informazioni per sfruttare totalmente tutte le caratteristiche e servizi.
Dopo l'acquisto di successo di attrezzature/dispositivo, prendere un momento per familiarizzare con tutte le parti del manuale d'uso Apple PowerBook G4 15. Attualmente, sono preparati con cura e tradotti per essere comprensibili non solo per gli utenti, ma per svolgere la loro funzione di base di informazioni e di aiuto.
Sommario del manuale d’uso
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Getting Sta r te d With Y our P owerB o ok G4 Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting infor mation for P owerB o o k G4 computers[...]
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K Apple Computer , Inc. © 2001 Apple Computer , Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer , Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the “keyboard” Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for c[...]
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3 Contents 1 Getting Started 5 Plugging In the Computer 6 Opening the Display 7 T urning the Computer On 8 Moving Items on the Screen 9 Adjusting the Internal Display 10 Where to Go F rom Here 12 What to Do When Y ou Are Finished W orking 13 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 15 Basic F eatures of Y our PowerBook 16 Additional F eatures of Y our Power[...]
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4 Contents AirP ort Wireless Inter net and Networking 43 Ethernet (10/100Base-T ) 44 Infrared (IrDA) 45 External V ideo Support ( VGA and S-V ideo) 46 Batter y 49 DVD Drive 52 Keyboard Controls and Programmable F unction Keys 54 Security Slot and Keyboard Lock 56 4 Working Inside Your Computer 57 Installing Additional Memor y 58 Installing an AirP [...]
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5 CHAPTER 1 1 Getting Started Y our PowerBook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away . If you have never used a PowerBook or are new to Macintosh computers, read this section for instructions on getting started and where to get more infor mation. If you are an experienced user , you may already know enough[...]
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6 Chapter 1 Plugging In the Computer Plugging in the power adapter recharges the computer’s batter y . Y ou should plug in the power adapter in case the batter y has been drained during shipping or storage. 1 Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an outlet. 2 Plug the power adapter plug into the power adapte[...]
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Getting Started 7 Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle. ®[...]
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8 Chapter 1 Turning the Computer On T o tur n on the computer , press the Power button ( ® ). Y ou should hear a tone when you turn on the computer . It takes the computer a few moments to start up. ® Power button ® Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when you press the Power button. m The batter y may be drained. Make sure that yo[...]
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Getting Started 9 Moving Items on the Screen Y ou use your PowerBook trackpad to move items and select items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer . T o move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. T o select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the trackpad button. Note: Inste[...]
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10 Chapter 1 Adjusting the Internal Display Before you begin working with your new P owerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that items on the screen are easy to see. Adjusting the Brightness and Display Resolution Use the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness. ® ¤ Brightness controls[...]
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Getting Started 11 Adjusting the Display Resolution Y ou can increase the size of images on your display by switching from the standard resolution to a scaled resolution. Click the Resolution icon in the Control Strip. . About the Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Y our PowerBook has a wide screen display with a native resolution of 115[...]
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12 Chapter 1 Where to Go From Here Y ou’ve done ever ything you need to get your PowerBook up and running. The first time that you turn your computer on, the Macintosh Setup Assistant takes you through the process of configuring your computer and setting up for the Internet. If you would like additional information, see the following: Calibrati[...]
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Getting Started 13 What to Do When You Are Finished Working When you have finished working with your P owerBook, you have two options. Put Your PowerBook to Sleep If you are only going to be away from your P owerBook for a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. [...]
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15 CHAPTER 2 2 Getting to Know Y our Computer If you’re eager to get started and want to tr y out a few things on your PowerBook, this chapter is for you. It provides an overview of your computer ’s hardware and software features along with the unique Internet ser vices available to Mac owners. Out of the box, your P owerBook is a full-featured[...]
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16 Chapter 2 Basic Features of Your PowerBook ® Built-in speaker ® Power button Security slot AirPort antenna window Built-in speaker/ microphone Sleep indicator light Function key Trackpad button Display release button Trackpad Slot-loading DVD-ROM drive — Mute control Keyboard release tab ¤ Brightness controls Keyboard lock Num Lock key Keyb[...]
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Getting to Know Your Computer 17 ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your P owerBook display using these keys on your P owerBook keyboard. - Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and sound output port. — Mute control T ur n the sound from the P owerBook built-in sp[...]
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18 Chapter 2 Additional Features of Your PowerBook G ™ Æ W PC Card slot PC Card eject button AirPort antenna window W Internal modem port Headphone port Infrared window USB ports (2) ¯ Power adapter port ™ External monitor port Ethernet port (10/100Base- T ) Reset button G FireWire port Sleep indicator light TV out port Æ f G ™ W 1 2[...]
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Getting to Know Your Computer 19 FireWire port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital video cameras, printers, and exter nal storage devices. G Ethernet port (10/100 Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer files. Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional [...]
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20 Chapter 2 Inside Your PowerBook Hard disk AirPort Card slot Bottom case Battery Serial number Ethernet ID ® Keyboard flipped over PowerBook with the keyboard flipped over and internal RAM slot visible PowerBook turned over with the bottom case removed Upper memory slot Lower memory slot (filled) AirPort antenna[...]
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Getting to Know Your Computer 21 Memory slots Y our PowerBook comes with two memor y slots, one above the other . The lower slot contains the memor y module that came with your P owerBook. Y ou can install an additional memor y module in the upper slot. (If you ordered your P owerBook with additional memor y , the upper slot may already be filled.[...]
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22 Chapter 2 Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search Detective Search button After you type what you are looking for , click this button to start the search. Sherlock channels Search the Internet for people, shopping, news, Apple info, and more. Search sites Search engines that Sherlock uses to search the Internet.[...]
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Getting to Know Your Computer 23 What You Can Do Sherlock 2 is your search detective and personal shopper on the Internet. It provides an easy way to find people, news, and just about anything. Shop for books and music and search auction sites, find the best prices — even check product availability . To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 [...]
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24 Chapter 2 iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users Email Get your own Mac.com email address. It’ s easy and free, and it works with your favorite email clients. iDisk With your very own 20 megabyte storage space on Apple’s Inter net server , iDisk is the easy way to share files over the Internet. Using iDisk, you can easily share ph[...]
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Getting to Know Your Computer 25 What You Can Do iT ools is a new class of Inter net ser vices from Apple created exclusively for Mac users. With iT ools, you can get your own Mac.com email address, make the Internet safer for your children, and share photos and movies. Y ou can even create your own W eb site. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Intern[...]
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26 Chapter 2 Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web Macintosh Products Guide www.apple.com/guide For great har dware and software products for your Mac, check this Web site or look for the Mac symbol. iCards www.apple.com/icards Use the Internet to send greeting cards to your friends and family. iReview www.apple.com/ireview ?[...]
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Getting to Know Your Computer 27 Apple Support www.apple.com/support Find the latest troubleshooting information, download software updates, find information on product pr otection plans, and more. Apple Hot News www.apple.com/hotnews W ant the latest Apple news straight from the sour ce? Check out Apple Hot News. Y ou can find information [...]
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28 Chapter 2 QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control Play button Favorites drawer Quick access to all of your QuickTime TV channels. Pull the tab at the bottom to open and close the Favorites drawer .[...]
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Getting to Know Your Computer 29 What You Can Do In addition to playing video and music fi les on your Mac, with QuickTime you can watch live and recorded Internet broadcasts. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the QuickTime Player icon on the desktop. 3 Open the F avorites drawer . 4 Select a channel. Tips and Tricks Add add[...]
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30 Chapter 2 iMovie 2—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies iMovie monitor Preview your movie or view video directly fr om a connected DV camcorder . Playback controls Use these to play the movie in the iMovie monitor . Mode switch Use this to switch between importing from a camcorder and editing. Timeline viewer The clip viewer [...]
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Getting to Know Your Computer 31 What You Can Do iMovie is an easy-to-use digital video editing software application. With iMovie and a digital video camcorder , you can create and edit your own movies. Import video from the camera, edit clips, add transitions, titles, sound effects, and music. Then copy the movie to a camcorder tape or create a Qu[...]
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32 Chapter 2 Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting Edge Update Now Instantly check Apple ’ s Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your softwar e. The Software Update contr ol panel displays all of the updates useful for keeping your computer running smoothly. Set Schedule Set the day of the week and [...]
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Getting to Know Your Computer 33 What You Can Do Auto updating uses the Internet to download (and even install) the latest updates, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple — automatically. Y ou can even set your Mac to check Apple ’ s server periodically and download and install updated sof tware for you. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Inte[...]
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34 Chapter 2 Multiple Users—Turn One Mac Into Many Accounts Set the appearance of the user ’ s environment. If you want to control the user ’ s access to certain applications, choose Limited or Panels.[...]
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Getting to Know Your Computer 35 What You Can Do With Multiple Users, you can allow up to 40 users to share a single Mac with their own customized settings and private storage space. F or example, users can set their own desktop picture, sort their views the way they like, bookmark favorite W eb sites, and do many other things that create, in effec[...]
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36 Chapter 2 Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Search Got a question? T ype it here and click Search.[...]
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37 CHAPTER 3 3 Using Y our Computer Y our PowerBook has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can use to customize and expand your computer to fi t your needs. These include the following: m Universal Serial Bus (USB) for connecting additional equipment to your P owerBook, such as printers, scanners, joysticks, keyboards, digital c[...]
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38 Chapter 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Y our PowerBook comes with two USB ports, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and hard disk drives. USB mak es it easy to connect exter nal equipment. In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB dev[...]
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Using Your Computer 39 Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time Y our PowerBook has two USB ports. If you want to use more than one device on the same USB port, purchase a USB hub. The USB hub connects to an open port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). For More Information on USB Additional information on[...]
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40 Chapter 3 FireWire Y our computer has one Fire Wire port. Fire Wire lets you easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices — such as digital video (DV ) cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. Y ou can connect and disconnect Fire Wire devices without restarting your computer . These are some of the things you can do with Fire [...]
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Using Your Computer 41 FireWire Devices and Battery Power Fire Wire devices, such as certain exter nal hard disks, that get power from the F ire Wire connection instead of a separate power adapter can be used with your P owerBook. However , these types of Fire Wire devices can cause your PowerBook batter y to become depleted faster . If a device wi[...]
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42 Chapter 3 PC Cards Y ou can expand your computer ’ s capabilities using the PC Card slot. Y our PowerBook has one PC Card slot that accepts T ype I and T ype II PCMCIA cards, including CardBus-for mat cards. Y ou can insert a PC Card when your computer is on, off, or in sleep. Inserting and Ejecting a PC Card When inserting a PC Card, make sur[...]
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Using Your Computer 43 AirPort Wireless Internet and Networking Y our PowerBook is AirP ort-ready . AirPort offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Instead of using traditional cables, AirP ort uses wireless local area network (L AN) technology to provide wireless com[...]
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44 Chapter 3 Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Y our computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) twisted-pair Ether net networking capability , which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem. Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers. Y ou may be able to store and retrieve information, use network pri[...]
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Using Your Computer 45 Infrared (IrDA) Because your P owerBook is equipped with infrared (IR), you can exchange fi les and data without using wires. The type of IR used is the industr y-standard IR communication method known as IrDA . Y ou can use infrared to share fi les with another IrDA-equipped computer , communicate with other infrared devic[...]
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46 Chapter 3 External Video Support (VGA and S-Video) Y our computer has a monitor port that allows you to directly connect a monitor with a VGA- style adapter or other external video device such as a video projector . The TV out port (also known as an S-video out port ) on your computer lets you connect to a television, videocassette recorder ( VC[...]
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Using Your Computer 47 Connecting an External Monitor T o connect an exter nal monitor to your computer: 1 Shut down your computer or put it to sleep and turn off the exter nal monitor . 2 Connect the monitor cable to your P owerBook. 3 T urn on the exter nal monitor . 4 Start up or wake your computer . 5 Use the Resolution portion of the Control S[...]
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48 Chapter 3 Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device T o connect a device to the TV out port: 1 Shut down your computer or put it to sleep and turn off the exter nal device. 2 Connect an S-video cable to the TV out port ( Æ ) on your P owerBook (or use the adapter to connect a composite video cable) and connect the other end to your de[...]
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Using Your Computer 49 Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your computer draws power from its batter y . Y ou can determine the charge left in your batter y by looking at the batter y level indicator lights on the batter y itself. The lights glow to show how much char ge is lef t in the batter y . The indicator lights remain l[...]
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50 Chapter 3 Swapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep If your batter y r uns low while you are working, you can put your P owerBook to sleep and replace the batter y with a charged one. The internal backup batter y provides enough power to maintain the contents of RAM for about one minute. Charging a Battery When the power adapter is conne[...]
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Using Your Computer 51 Battery-Saving Tips The amount of work time your P owerBook batter y can provide before you need to rechar ge it depends on the equipment you ’ re using with your computer and the steps you take to conserve power while you work. T o save batter y power , do one or more of the following: m Disconnect bus-powered USB or Fire [...]
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52 Chapter 3 DVD Drive All the software necessar y to use your computer and connect to the Internet is already installed on your P owerBook. ( Y ou need to use the PowerBook CDs that came with your computer only if you are having problems and need to reinstall system software.) However , if you purchased additional software with your PowerBook, you[...]
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Using Your Computer 53 Ejecting a Disc From the DVD Drive Y ou eject a disc by dragging the disc icon to the T rash or pressing the Media Eject ( ) key on the keyboard. If you can ’ t eject the disc, tr y the following: m Quit any applications that may be using the disc and tr y again. m Restart your computer and hold down the trackpad button dur[...]
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54 Chapter 3 Keyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys Y ou can quickly adjust settings such as volume and screen brightness and eject a CD or DVD disc using the keyboard controls. Y our PowerBook also has fi ve additional keys that you can set up to open your frequently used applications or documents. These keys are known as programmable ([...]
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Using Your Computer 55 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Most desktop computer keyboards have a numeric k eypad in addition to the regular keyboard k eys. Y our PowerBook k eyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard k eys. Keys used for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondar y label. T o use the numeric keypad, press the[...]
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56 Chapter 3 Security Slot and Keyboard Lock Y ou can purchase a security cable and lock to protect your PowerBook. With a lock, you can secure your computer to a desk or table. Y our PowerBook also comes with a k eyboard locking mechanism. When the keyboard is lock ed, users can ’ t easily access the internal components of the computer , includi[...]
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57 CHAPTER 4 4 W orking Inside Y our Computer This chapter provides information and instr uctions for working inside your computer . Instructions are provided for the following procedures: m “ Installing Additional Memor y ” on page 58 m “ Installing an AirP ort Card ” on page 65 m “ Removing the Internal Hard Disk ” on page 70 Warning [...]
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58 Chapter 4 Installing Additional Memory Y our computer comes with two memor y slots, one above the other , that you access by removing your P owerBook keyboard. Y our computer comes with a 64 or 128 megabyte (MB) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memor y (SDRAM) module installed in the lower slot. The upper memor y slot can accept a SDRAM module [...]
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Working Inside Your Computer 59 3 Make sure that the k eyboard locking screw is not in the locked position. Y our new P owerBook comes with the keyboard unlocked, so unless you or someone else lock ed the keyboard, you can skip this step. 4 Release the keyboard by pulling down on the k eyboard release tabs (located to the lef t of the F1 and F9 key[...]
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60 Chapter 4 5 Lift the top portion of the PowerBook k eyboard up slightly near the top row of keys and pull it back far enough to displace the small tabs that hold the bottom of the keyboard in place. 6 Flip the keyboard over and lay it on the palm rests and trackpad. 7 T ouch a metal sur face inside the computer to discharge any static electricit[...]
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Working Inside Your Computer 61 8 Locate the upper RAM expansion slot. 9 Hold the RAM expansion card at a 30-degree angle. Line up the notch in the card with the small tab in the RAM expansion slot. Then push the RAM expansion card into the expansion slot. Note: Y ou may feel some resistance. If you are having trouble inserting the card, tr y pushi[...]
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62 Chapter 4 10 Gently push the RAM expansion card down until the two snaps on either side of the card lock into place. 11 Flip the keyboard back on top of the opening in your P owerBook and insert the small tabs at the bottom of the keyboard into the openings in the P owerBook case. ® ®[...]
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Working Inside Your Computer 63 12 Pull down on the keyboard release tabs (located to the left of the F1 and F9 keys) and then press down on the top portion of the keyboard. 13 Let go of the keyboard release tabs to secure the keyboard in place. 14 T urn the PowerBook over and replace the batter y . 15 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cabl[...]
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64 Chapter 4 Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memor y in your P owerBook, check whether the computer recognizes the new memor y . Do the following: 1 Start up your computer . 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose About This Computer from the Apple ( K ) menu. A window shows the total amount of memo[...]
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Working Inside Your Computer 65 Installing an AirPort Card Y ou can purchase an AirPort Card from your Apple-authorized dealer or from the Apple Store at www .apple.com/store and install it yourself or have it installed by an Apple-authorized service provider . T o install an AirPort Card in your P owerBook, follow these steps: 1 Shut down your com[...]
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66 Chapter 4 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver (size 1), remove the eight screws that secure the bottom case of the P owerBook. 4 Carefully slide the bottom case toward you and then lift it up.[...]
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Working Inside Your Computer 67 5 If your AirP ort Card came with the AirPort adapter , remove the metal clip and pull the AirP ort Card from the adapter . ( The adapter and metal clip are not used with your PowerBook.) 6 T ouch a metal sur face inside the computer to discharge any static electricity . 7 Disconnect the AirP ort antenna from its hol[...]
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68 Chapter 4 8 P osition the AirPort Card with the AirP ort ID numbers and bar code visible and slide the card into the connector . Make sure to slide the card all the way in until you feel that the card is securely attached to the connector . 9 Connect the AirP ort Card to the end of the antenna cable. Make sure that the connector on the end of th[...]
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Working Inside Your Computer 69 11 Attach the bottom case to the computer and replace the eight screws. Line up the notches on the right and left sides of the case. Then press down slightly to secure the case. Check the alignment of the eight screw holes to make sure the bottom case is properly positioned. 12 Replace the batter y and tur n the comp[...]
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70 Chapter 4 Removing the Internal Hard Disk When the computer is shut down, the internal hard disk can be removed for security or maintenance. T o remove the inter nal hard disk from your PowerBook, follow these steps: 1 Shut down your computer . Disconnect the power adapter , phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer . 2 Flip the[...]
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Working Inside Your Computer 71 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver (size 1), remove the eight screws that secure the bottom case of the P owerBook. 4 Carefully slide the bottom case toward you and then lift it up. 5 T ouch a metal sur face inside the computer to discharge any static electricity .[...]
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72 Chapter 4 6 Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board. 7 With a Phillips screwdriver (size 1), remove the two screws that secure the hard disk carrier and then gently remove the hard disk. Connector cable Hard disk Screws[...]
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Working Inside Your Computer 73 Replace the Hard Disk and Bottom Case F ollow the steps in this section to replace the hard disk. 1 Insert the two screws into the right side of the drive and attach the two rubber stoppers. Then make sure that the bottom and left and right sides of the drive are covered by the Mylar sheath. 2 Insert the right side o[...]
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74 Chapter 4 3 Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board. 4 Attach the bottom case to the computer and replace the eight screws. Line up the notches on the right and left sides of the case. Then press down slightly to secure the case. Check the alignment of the eight screw holes to make sure the bottom case is properly positioned. Co[...]
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Working Inside Your Computer 75 5 Replace the batter y and tur n the computer over . 6 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached.[...]
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77 CHAPTER 5 5 T roubleshooting Occasionally you may have problems while working with your P owerBook. Usually it ’ s because your software isn ’ t properly con fi gured or you ’ re using applications or sof tware extensions that are not compatible with the version of the Mac OS (system software) installed on your computer . Other less likel[...]
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78 Chapter 5 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move m Press the Command ( x ) and period keys at the same time and, if a dialog box appears, click Cancel. m If that doesn ’ t work, hold down the Option and Command ( x ) k eys and then press the Esc key . If a dialog box appea[...]
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Troubleshooting 79 If the computer won’t turn on or start up m Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. m Y our batter y may need to be recharged. Press the small button on the batter y (see page 49). Y ou should see one to four lights indicating the batter y ’ s level of charge. m If that do[...]
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80 Chapter 5 Other Problems If you have a problem with a software program m F or problems with sof tware from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer . Often sof tware manufacturers provide updates to their sof tware on their W eb sites. Y ou can con fi gure your PowerBook to automatically check for and install the latest Apple s[...]
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81 APPENDIX A A Speci fi cations This section provides basic product speci fi cations. Additional information is available in Apple System Pro fi ler on your hard disk and on the Internet at www .apple.com/powerbook and www .apple.com/support Apple System Profiler Y ou can use Apple System Pro fi ler to fi nd out detailed infor mation about yo[...]
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82 Appendix A PowerBook Specifications Processor, Memory, and Hard Disk m Processor: P owerPC G4 processor with a minimum of 400 megahertz (MHz) Note: Y our PowerPC processor can operate at a reduced speed (see page 51) to save batter y power . When the reduced processor speed option is enabled, Apple System Pro fi ler shows the slower processor s[...]
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Specifications 83 External Video Modes Supported m External monitor in extended desktop mode: m Up to millions of colors in the following resolutions: 512 x 384, 640 x 480, 640 x 870, 800 x 600, 832 x 624, 1024 x 768, and 1152 x 870 m Up to thousands of colors in the following resolutions: 1280 x 960 and 1280 x 1024 m External monitor in video mir [...]
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85 APPENDIX B B Care, Use, and Safety Infor mation Cleaning Your PowerBook F ollow these general r ules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components: m Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer ’ s exterior . Avoid getting moisture in any openings. m Don ’ t use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives. Cleaning You[...]
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86 Appendix B Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power Adapter Always leave space around your power adapter . Do not use this equipment in a location where air fl ow around the power adapter is con fi ned. Always disconnect the power adapter and remove the batter y before opening the computer to per form pr[...]
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Care, Use, and Safety Information 87 General Safety Instructions F or your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions. Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cord), remove the main batter y , and disconnect the phone cord if any of the following conditions exists: m Y ou want to remove any parts (l[...]
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88 Appendix B Ergonomics Keyboard and trackpad When you use the keyboard and trackpad, your shoulders should be relaxed. Y our upper ar m and forearm should for m an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fi [...]
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Care, Use, and Safety Information 89 Built-in display Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and re fl ections from overhead lights and windows. Y ou can adjust the brightness of the screen when you take the computer from one work location to another , or if the lighting in your work area changes. For more information Go to www .apple.c[...]
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90 Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information F or infor mation on FCC regulations, radio and television interference, and telephone and modem infor mation as it relates to this product, see the fi les in the Communications Regulations folder , inside the Documents folder[...]