Apple G4 17-inch Bedienungsanleitung

Getting Started Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your PowerBook G4 computer PowerBook G417 inch

10 Chapter 1 Opening the Display 1 Push the display release button. 2 Open the display and position it at a comfortable viewing angle. Note: You

100 Laser Information European CommunityComplies with European Directives 72/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.Laser InformationWarning Making adjustments or pe

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy 101Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyThe radiated output power of the optional AirPort Card is far below the FCC

102 Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information If you do not disconnect your modem when it is adversely affecting the telephone line, the telephone co

Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information 103L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’e

104 Telephone and Apple 56K Modem Information Information You Need in AustraliaAll telecommunications devices are required to be labelled as complyin

Getting Started 11 Turning the Computer On To turn on the computer, press the Power button ( ® ). You should hear a tone when you turn on the compu

12 Chapter 1 Moving Items on the Screen You use your PowerBook trackpad to move and select items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a des

Getting Started 13 Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips: m Use only one finger. m Do not u

14 Chapter 1 Adjusting the Internal Display Once you begin working with your new PowerBook, you may need to adjust your display so that items on t

Getting Started 15 Resolutions Supported by the Built-in Display Your PowerBook has a wide-screen display that has a standard (sometimes called “na

16 Chapter 1 Where to Go From Here You’ve done everything you need to get your PowerBook up and running. The first time you turn your computer on,

Getting Started 17 What to Do When You Are Finished Working When you have finished working with your PowerBook, you have two options. Put Your Power

19 CHAPTER 2 2 Getting to Know Your Computer If you’re eager to get started and want to try out a few things on your PowerBook, this chapter is for

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20 Chapter 2 Basic Features of Your PowerBook®Built-in speaker® Power buttonAirPort antennawindowBuilt-in speakerMicrophoneFunctionkey (Fn)Sleepin

Getting to Know Your Computer 21 ¤Brightness controlsIncrease or decrease the brightness of your PowerBook display.-Volume controlsIncrease or decre

22 Chapter 2 Additional Features of Your PowerBook®®W Internal modem port¯ Power adapter portHeadphoneportPC Card slotf USB portAudio lin

Getting to Know Your Computer 23 Security slotProtect your PowerBook by connecting a security cable.¯Power adapter portPlug in the included Apple Po

24 Chapter 2 Inside Your PowerBookBatteryMemory slots (2)Memory coverSerial number

Getting to Know Your Computer 25 Memory slotsYour PowerBook comes with two memory slots, one above the other. The lower slot contains the memory mod

26 Chapter 2 About Mac OS XWhat You Can DoMac OS X provides a powerful and elegant user interface for your computer. With Mac OS X, you don’t need t

Getting to Know Your Computer 27.Mac—Internet Services for Mac UsersWhat You Can Do.Mac is a new class of Internet services from Apple created exclu

28 Chapter 2 Sherlock—Your Internet Search DetectiveWhat You Can DoSherlock is your search detective and personal shopper on the Internet. It provid

Getting to Know Your Computer 29Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide WebWhat You Can DoWhether you’re looking for information about Apple

3 Contents 1 Getting Started 7 Plugging In the Computer 8Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance 9Connecting the Internal Modem

30 Chapter 2 QuickTime—Audio and Video on the InternetWhat You Can DoIn addition to playing video and music files on your Mac, with QuickTime you can

Getting to Know Your Computer 31iMovie—Create and Edit Your Own Digital MoviesWhat You Can DoiMovie is an easy-to-use digital video editing program.

32 Chapter 2 iPhoto—Organize, Edit, and Share Your Digital PhotographsWhat You Can DoWith iPhoto you can import pictures from your digital camera, o

Getting to Know Your Computer 33iDVD—Create and Burn Your Own DVDsWhat You Can DoYou can use iDVD to burn DVDs on blank DVD-R discs. Turn your iMovi

34 Chapter 2 iTunes—Digital Music for Your Mac and iPodWhat You Can DoWith iTunes you can import songs from music CDs as MP3 files, create playlists,

Getting to Know Your Computer 35Auto Updating—Automatically Keep Your Mac on the Cutting EdgeWhat You Can DoConnect to the Internet and use Software

36 Chapter 2 iChat—Chat With Friends Over the InternetWhat You Can DoIf you are connected to the Internet, you can use iChat to have real-time text

Getting to Know Your Computer 37iCal—Organize and Share Your CalendarsWhat You Can DoiCal is a personal calendar application that helps you keep tra

38 Chapter 2 User Accounts—Turn One Mac Into ManyWhat You Can DoSeveral people can share a single computer by logging in to their individual user ac

Getting to Know Your Computer 39Mac Help—Answers to All Your Macintosh QuestionsTo Use Mac Help1Click the Finder icon in the Dock.2 Choose Help >

4 Contents iChat—Chat With Friends Over the Internet 36iCal—Organize and Share Your Calendars 37User Accounts—Turn One Mac Into Many 3

41CHAPTER33 Using Your ComputerYour PowerBook has many built-in features and expansion capabilities you can use to customize and expand your compute

42 Chapter 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB)Your PowerBook comes with two USB ports ( ), which you can use to connect many types of external devices, inc

Using Your Computer 43Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeIf you want to use more than two USB devices at the same time, purchase a USB hub.

44 Chapter 3 FireWireYour computer has two FireWire ports ( ). You can connect a standard 6-pin FireWire device directly to the FireWire 400 port, o

Using Your Computer 45Using FireWire DevicesTo use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to the computer and install any software

46 Chapter 3 For More Information on FireWireAdditional information on FireWire is available in Mac Help (see page 39). Choose Help > Mac Help an

Using Your Computer 47For More Information on PC CardsFor information on the PC Cards available for your PowerBook, check out the Macintosh Products

48 Chapter 3 AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingYour PowerBook is equipped with AirPort Extreme wireless technology, and is also fully compatib

Using Your Computer 49Additional information on AirPort is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and click Help Center, then click Ai

Contents 5 Appendix ASpecifications 77 Apple System Profiler 77PowerBook Specifications 78 Appendix BCare, Use, and Safety Information

50 Chapter 3 For More Information on Using EthernetAdditional information, including setting up an Ethernet network and transferring files using Ethe

Using Your Computer 51When an external monitor or television is connected, you can either have the same image appear on both the internal display an

52 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook With the Display ClosedYou can use your PowerBook with the display closed if the computer is connected to an exter

Using Your Computer 53Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your computer draws power from its battery. You can determine the ch

54 Chapter 3 Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo remove the battery:m Shut down your PowerBook or put it to sleep. Turn it over, and locate the bat

Using Your Computer 55Charging a BatteryWhen the power adapter that came with your computer is connected, the battery is recharging whether the comp

56 Chapter 3 Select the following options in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences to save battery power:m Choose Longest Battery Life from th

Using Your Computer 57Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided and require that you eject them, turn them over, and reinsert them to read all the availab

58 Chapter 3 Playing DVD DiscsTo play a DVD-Video disc on your PowerBook, insert the DVD disc. DVD Player opens automatically and starts playing the

Using Your Computer 59Recording Information on a DVDWith your SuperDrive, you can record your own digital movies on a blank DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) d

60 Chapter 3 Keyboard ControlsYou can quickly adjust settings, such as volume and screen brightness, and eject a CD or DVD disc using the keyboard c

Using Your Computer 61Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadMost desktop computer keyboards have a numeric keypad in addition to the regular keyboard key

62 Chapter 3 Security SlotYou can purchase a security cable lock to protect your PowerBook. With a lock, you can secure your computer to a desk or t

63CHAPTER44 Working With Your Operating SystemAn operating system, or OS, is the environment that defines how the items on your computer’s desktop ar

64 Chapter 4 Information About Software and Mac OS XFor information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more

65CHAPTER55 Adding Memory to Your ComputerThis chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory in your PowerBook. Ins

66 Chapter 5 Installing Additional RAM1Shut down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the comp

Adding Memory to Your Computer 674 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from your body.5 If you already hav

68 Chapter 5 6 Insert 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 and sl

Adding Memory to Your Computer 698 Replace the memory door and make sure it is lying flat before screwing it into place.9 Replace the battery.10 Reco

7 CHAPTER 1 1 Getting Started Your PowerBook has been designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. If you have never u

70 Chapter 5 Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New MemoryAfter installing additional memory in your PowerBook, check whether the computer rec

71CHAPTER66 TroubleshootingOccasionally you may have problems while working with your PowerBook. Usually it’s because your software isn’t properly c

72 Chapter 6 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t movem Press the Command (x) and pe

Troubleshooting 73If the computer won’t turn on or start upm Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power o

74 Chapter 6 Installing Applications and Classic Support1Back up essential files, if possible.2 Insert the software installer disc that came with you

Troubleshooting 75If you have problems with your Internet connectionm Make sure your telephone line or network cable is connected and functioning pr

77APPENDIXAA SpecificationsThis section provides basic product specifications. Additional information is available in Apple System Profiler (on your ha

78 Appendix A PowerBook SpecificationsProcessor, Memory, and Hard Diskm Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) PowerPC G4 processorm Memory: Minimum of 512

Specifications 79External Monitor in Dual Display or Video Mirroring ModeWith the display set to 1440 x 900 and millions of colors, an external VGA

8 Chapter 1 Plugging In the Computer Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer and recharges the computer’s battery. You sho

80 Appendix A Operating Environmentm Operating temperature: 50˚F to 95˚F (10˚C to 35˚C)m Storage temperature: –13˚F to 140˚F (–25˚C to 60˚C)m Alti

81APPENDIXBB Care, Use, and Safety InformationCleaning Your PowerBookFollow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its c

82 Appendix B Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging in the Power AdapterAlways leave space around your power adapter. D

Care, Use, and Safety Information 83General Safety InstructionsFor your own safety and that of your equipment, always take the following precautions

84 Appendix B Apple and the EnvironmentApple Computer, Inc., recognizes its responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of its operations a

Care, Use, and Safety Information 85ChairAn adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your

87APPENDIXCC Connecting to the InternetIt’s best to configure your network and Internet connection using the Setup Assistant when you first set up Mac

88 Appendix C Dialup (PPP) ConnectionsThe most common way to connect to the Internet is through a dialup modem. You connect your modem to a phone li

Connecting to the Internet 893 In the Show pop-up menu, choose Network Port Configurations.4 In the Port Configurations list, select Internal Modem an

Getting Started 9 Calibrating Your Battery for Best Performance To get the longest running time from your PowerBook battery, let the battery run do

90 Appendix C To test your Internet configuration, dial up your ISP and establish a connection:1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applic

Connecting to the Internet 91DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet ConnectionsIf you connect to the Internet through a DSL, cable modem, or LAN, ask you

92 Appendix C First, set up your network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port:1 Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences.2 Click Network.3 In

Connecting to the Internet 93Manual ConfigurationFor a manual configuration, have your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your I

94 Appendix C DHCP ConfigurationAfter you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your network information.To set up a DH

Connecting to the Internet 95PPPoE ConfigurationSome DSL-based ISPs use Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Check with your ISP to determ

96 Appendix C 8 Type the Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses in the corresponding field, if applicable.9 Click Apply Now.Once you configure your networ

Connecting to the Internet 97Check the cables and power suppliesMake sure all modem cables are firmly plugged in, including the modem power cord, the

98 Appendix C Network ConnectionsIf you have two or more computers attempting to share an Internet connection, be sure that your network is set up p

Communications Regulation Information 99Communications Regulation InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC ru