Setting Up Your Power Mac G4 Includes setup and expansion information for Power Mac G4 computers
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Contents 1 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 What’s Next? 20 2 Getting Started With Your Computer 18 21 For the Latest Information 21 About Mac OS X 22 Sherlock—Your Internet Search Detective 24 iTools—Free Internet Servi
3 Working With Your Operating System About Mac OS X 43 Using Classic in Mac OS X 44 Switching Between Operating Systems Need Help? 46 4 Using Your Computer 43 44 47 Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse 48 Connecting a Second Display to Your Computer 50 Using USB Devices 51 Using FireWire Devices 53 Using Your Optical Drive 55 Using Your Modem 58 Connecting to an Ethernet Network 59 Using AirPort Wireless Networking 61 Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy 63 Attaching SCSI Devices
Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 101 Important Safety Information 101 General Maintenance 103 Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information 104 Contents 5
1 C H A P T E R 1 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 Internet and 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.
Plugging In the Computer 1 Set the voltage switch on the back of your computer to the correct voltage, if necessary. m If your computer doesn’t have a voltage switch, the correct voltage is set automatically and you can skip this step. m If your computer has a voltage switch, make sure the voltage switch is set for the voltage system in your country. The voltage switch must be set correctly to avoid damaging your computer. Your computer may have a voltage switch on the back.
Country Switch setting Bermuda, Canada, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United States, Venezuela 115 Bahrain, Brazil, France, Indonesia, Italy, Lebanon, Peru, South Korea, Spain1 115 or 230 Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Chile, China (People’s Republic including Hong Kong), Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Irelan
3 Connect your display cables according to the following illustration: 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. Important USB ports Monitor ports Monitor cable Your card has an Apple Display Connector (ADC) port for connecting Apple flat panel displays and a VGA monitor port for connecting most commonly used displays that have VGA connectors.
4 If required, connect your computer to your Ethernet network or connect your modem port to a phone line. Modem port Ethernet port 5 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. Touching the speaker can damage it. USB ports on keyboard (2) Keyboard Mouse Parts of your computer may be covered by clear plastic film that protected it during shipment.
If you wish, raise the keyboard by lifting it and flipping the foot toward the back. 6 Turn on your computer by pressing the power button (®) on the front of the computer. With some displays, you can also turn on the computer using the display’s power button. m If your display must be turned on separately, turn it on by pressing its power button.
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 63. If you’re not going to use the computer for a few days, you should turn it off.
Getting to Know Your Computer Optical drive Zip drive (optional) Power button / Status light P Reset button ¥ Programmer’s button Media eject key 14 Chapter 1 Speaker
Optical drive Your computer has a CD-RW drive, a DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive, or a SuperDrive. 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 (C) key on your Apple Pro keyboard.
Ports and Connectors—Expanding Your Computer’s Capabilities f Headphone jack Apple speaker mini-jack FireWire ports (2) Lockable cover latch W Internal modem port (optional) ≤ Power socket G Ethernet port USB ports (2) VGA monitor port (Slot 1: AGP) ADC monitor port F Security lock port 16 Chapter 1 Access covers for expansion slots (Slots 2–5: PCI)
f Headphone jack Connect your Macintosh to headphones, externally powered (amplified) speakers, or other audio output equipment. For more information about the kinds of speakers you can connect, go to the Apple World Wide Web site at www.apple.com/store 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.
Inside Your Power Mac—Your Computer’s Internal Expansion Options Drive position 3 Slots 2–5: 33 MHz PCI slots (4) Slot 1: AGP slot (graphics card installed) Drive position 2 SDRAM slots (3) Drive position 1 AirPort Card connector 18 Chapter 1 Battery
Hard disk drive carriers You can install additional hard disk drives in these carriers inside your computer. If you are using ATA hard disk drives, you can install up to two ATA drives in the single U-shaped carrier (position three). If you are using SCSI hard disk drives, you can install up to three SCSI drives in the drive carriers. AirPort Card connector Connects an AirPort Card, which allows your computer to communicate with a wireless network.
What’s Next? m For an overview of your computer’s software features, see Chapter 2, “Getting Started With Your Computer,” on page 21. m 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 43. m 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 47.
2 C H A P T E R 2 Getting Started With Your Computer If you’re eager to get started and want to try out a few things, this chapter is for you. 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. While your computer is set to start up in Mac OS X, you can set it to start up in the Mac OS you prefer, and then easily switch between the two.
About Mac OS X Apple menu! Status icons! Use this to change settings, open recently used items, and shut down your computer.! Check the status of System Preferences from the menu bar. Finder toolbar! Click to open folders, files, and shortcuts to places on your computer. Sheet! Sheets for saving and printing are attached to document windows. Window with buttons! Click a button to close the window, minimize it in the 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 thanks to the Classic environment. Chapter 3, “Working With Your Operating System,” on page 43 explains Classic in more detail.
Sherlock—Your Internet Search Detective Sherlock channels! Search the Internet for people, shopping, news, Apple info, and more. Search button! After you type what you are looking for, click this button to start the search. Search sites! Sherlock searches the Internet using several search engines. Sherlock icon! Click the Sherlock icon in the Dock.
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 and search auction sites, find the best prices—even check product availability. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Open Sherlock by clicking the Sherlock icon in the Dock. You can also choose Find from the File menu to find files on your computer. 3 Select a Sherlock channel.
iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users 26 Email! iCards Get your own Mac.com email address. It’s easy, and it works with your favorite email programs. Send an elegant iCard, just right for any occasion. Choose a ready-made photo, or create a personalized iCard using photos on your iDisk. iDisk HomePage! Your own 20 MB of free storage on Apple’s Internet server. Share photos, movies, and other files over the Internet. Purchase additional storage space.
What You Can Do iTools is a new class of Internet services from Apple created exclusively for Mac users. With iTools, 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 Web site. To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to www.apple.com 3 Click the iTools tab and then click the Free Sign Up button.
Apple.com—Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web Macintosh Macintosh ProductsGuide Guide Products www.apple.com/guide! www.apple.com/guide! For great hardware and software For great hardware and software products for your Mac, check products for your Mac, check this Web site or look for this Web site or look for the Mac symbol. the Mac symbol. AppleSoftware Software Apple www.apple.com/software! www.apple.com/software! Search by category for Apple Search by category for Apple software for your Mac.
Mac OS X www.apple.com/macosx/! Get the latest on the world’s most advanced operating system. 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. Apple 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.
QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control QuickTime TV! Click to view the QuickTime TV channels you can access on your computer. QuickTime icon! Click the QuickTime icon in the Dock.
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. Store channels that you frequently view by dragging them to your personal list of QuickTime Favorites (♥). To Get Started 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Open QuickTime Player by clicking the QuickTime Player icon in the Dock. You can also double-click QuickTime Player in the Applications folder.
iMovie—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies iMovie monitor! Preview your movie or view video directly from a connected DV camcorder. Shelf! To make clips part of your movie after you import them, drag them from the shelf to the clip viewer. Mode switch! Use this to switch between importing from a camcorder and editing. Editing buttons! Clip viewer! Timeline viewer! The clip viewer and the timeline viewer are visual aids for assembling and editing your movie.
What You Can Do iMovie is an easy-to-use digital video editing software application. With iMovie and a digital video camcorder, you can create and edit your own movies. Import video from the camera; edit clips; 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.
iDVD—Create and Burn Your Own DVDs Movies! Movies! To add a movie, To add a movie, simply drag it simply drag it to iDVD. You can to iDVD. You can use movies you use movies you created in iMovie. created in iMovie. Themes! Themes! Choose a Choose a background background for your DVD for your DVD from the from the included included themes, or themes, or customize customize your own your own theme. theme. Burn! Burn! Insert a DVD-R Insert a DVD-R disc and click disc and click Burn. You can Burn.
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 1 If you are using iMovie or Final Cut Pro, export your movies as QuickTime movies. See iDVD Help for instructions on preparing your movies to work with iDVD. 2 Open the iDVD application in the iDVD folder (located in the Applications folder).
iTunes—Digital Music for Your Mac Search! Library! Type some text and iTunes lists song titles that match. Your collection of songs, imported from your own audio CDs or downloaded from the Internet. Easily browse or search for music.! ! iPod! Playlists! Make personalized playlists using songs from your Library. Arrange your music by mood, artist, genre, or however you like. Sync with your iPod and automatically update songs and playlists.
What You Can Do iTunes lets you import songs from music CDs as MP3 files, create your own iTunes library, listen to hundreds of radio stations on the Internet, and more. Create playlists and move music to your portable MP3 player, or burn your own music selections on CD-R discs. Your computer comes with iTunes optimized for Mac OS X and a version for Mac OS 9. To Get Started 1 Open iTunes in the iTunes folder (located in the Applications folder). 2 Insert a music CD into your optical drive.
Software Update—Automatically Keeping Your Mac on the Cutting Edge Update software! Set how often your computer checks for software updates from Apple. Update Now! Click to check instantly for updates available for your Apple software. Select the Apple software you want to update from the list that appears.
What You Can Do Software Update uses the Internet to automatically download and install the latest software versions, 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 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Open System Preferences and click Software Update.
Multiple Users—One Mac for Many Users Users! Use the Users pane in System Preferences to add user accounts. Home! Each user has a home. Finder, Dock, iTools, Mail, and other preferences are kept for each user in the user’s home, so users can customize Mac OS X the way they want. 40 Chapter 2 Shared folder! To give access to the Shared folder, a user can turn on file sharing in Sharing preferences.
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 bookmark and desktop views, and access their own private storage space, called a Home folder. Users sharing the computer also have access to a common Shared folder. The first user account created on your computer is designated an administrator.
Mac Help—Answers to Your Macintosh Questions Search! Got a question? Type it here and click Ask.
3 C H A P T E R 3 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 new user interface, incredible graphics capabilities, and added system stability and performance.
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 Classic environment. 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, although it 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.
To set your computer to start up in Mac OS 9 from Mac OS X: 1 Choose System Preferences from the Apple (K) menu and click Startup 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. 2 Select the Mac OS 9 folder as your startup System Folder.
To set your computer to start up in Mac OS X from Mac OS 9: 1 Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu, then choose Startup Disk. 2 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. 3 Restart your computer.
4 C H A P T E R 4 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.
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 disks. 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.
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.
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: 1 Turn off the displays and shut down your computer.
Using USB Devices Your Power Mac G4 comes with two USB ports which you can use 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.
Connecting Multiple USB Devices Your Power Mac G4 has two USB ports. Your keyboard or monitor may also have an available USB port that you can use to connect devices. If you want to connect more devices, purchase a USB hub. The USB hub connects to an open port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). USB hub 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.
Using FireWire Devices Your computer has two FireWire ports. 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 disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer. FireWire ports (2) These are some of the things you can do with FireWire: m Connect a digital video camera and capture or transfer high-quality video directly to your computer.
FireWire Target Disk Mode You can use FireWire to connect your Power Mac G4 to another computer and then have it appear as an external hard disk on that computer. You can then share or transfer files. The computer you connect your Power Mac G4 to 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.
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 DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive or a SuperDrive, you can also play DVD movies and use most DVD discs. SuperDrives can also record information on blank DVD-R (recordable DVD) discs.
Recording Information on a CD Your drive can record your favorite music, programs, and files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. You can 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 disc (CD-Recordable), you can record information on the disc once.
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. 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.
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 a phone cord 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 Modem port 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.
Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your computer comes with built-in 10/100/1000 megabit per second (Mbps) twisted-pair Ethernet networking capability. 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.
2 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 (Twisted-pair Ethernet) RJ-45 wall plate Ethernet hub or switch Twisted-pair Ethernet cable 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).
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. 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.
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.
For More Information on AirPort To purchase an AirPort Card or AirPort Base Station, 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 in the instructions that came with your Airport Card or on Apple’s AirPort Web site at www.apple.
Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer Some Power Mac G4 computer configurations come with an Ultra160 Dual Channel 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 three 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 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 54. If you have an Internet connection, you can also transfer files via the Internet to your iDisk storage area on iTools, where you or another iTools user can download them.
5 C H A P T E R 5 Working Inside Your Computer This chapter provides information and instructions for working inside your computer.
Opening the Computer 1 To shut down your computer: m In Mac OS X, choose Shut Down from the Apple (K) menu. m In Mac OS 9, choose Shut Down from the Special menu. Wait five to ten minutes to allow the computer’s internal components to cool. 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.
5 Lift the latch on the side of the computer. Lift the latch to unlock the side panel. 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. 6 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.
Installing Memory You can install additional dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) in packages called Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) in the three DRAM DIMM slots on your computer’s main logic board. You can expand your computer’s DRAM to a maximum of 1536 megabytes (1.5 gigabytes). To check the amounts of DRAM installed, use the Apple System Profiler (located in the Utilities folder, in your computer’s Applications folder). If you install 512 MB DIMMs, they must have 256 megabit (Mbit) devices.
1 Open the ejectors on the DRAM DIMM slots you want to use by pushing down on them. 2 Align a DRAM DIMM in the DRAM slot as pictured and push the DIMM down until the ejectors snap into place. Important Do not touch the DIMM’s connectors. Handle the DIMM only by the edges. DRAM DIMM (Your DIMM’s shape and components may vary.) The DRAM DIMM is designed to fit into Connectors the slot only one way. Be sure to align the notches in the DIMM with the small ribs inside the slot.
Installing Internal Storage Devices Your Macintosh has five internal drive bays. Three are in the lower part of the computer and two are in front on top. In many configurations, a single hard disk drive occupies a lower bay. One of the upper bays contains an optical drive, and you can purchase and install an optional Zip drive in the other upper bay. You can add SCSI and ATA disk drives to the empty lower drive bays. Drives must meet these specifications: m Width: 3.9 inches (102 mm) m Depth: 5.
Installing Ultra ATA Drives Your Macintosh can accommodate two internal 1-inch-high ATA devices in the U-shaped drive carrier in drive position 3 in the computer. If your computer has one Ultra ATA drive, it sits in the lower portion of this U-shaped drive carrier. You can install a second ATA device in the upper part of the carrier. The drive that came with your Macintosh is designated the “master drive” (sometimes called “drive 0”).
3 Remove the low-profile attachment screw from the drive carrier and tilt the carrier up to remove it from the computer. Remove the attachment screw to release the drive carrier. Tilt the drive carrier up and carefully pull it out of the computer.
4 Install the ATA drive in the U-shaped bracket. Note: The tinted screws illustrated below indicate the four low-profile screws that come in the computer’s accessory kit. The untinted screws show the screws that come with the new drive. Attach an additional ATA drive (1" high) to the upper portion of the drive carrier by screwing it into position on its sides. Attach the two screws on this side first. These two tabs will bend inward as you tighten these two screws.
5 Replace the carrier and drive. Slide the hard disk drive into the computer at an angle, and lower it into position. Make sure the two tabs on the underside of the drive carrier engage the slots on the floor of the computer. Install the attachment screw to secure the drive carrier. 6 76 Chapter 5 Reinsert the low-profile attachment screw you removed from the carrier in step 3.
7 Reconnect the power cord bundles and the ribbon cable to the hard disk drives. Plug the power cord bundles into the hard disk drives. Be sure to press them firmly into position. Tuck the excess power cord bundle cable around the side of the hard disk drives. Plug the end of the ATA ribbon cable back into the bottom ATA drive. Plug the middle connector into the top ATA drive. 8 Close the computer.
Installing Ultra160 LVD SCSI Drives If your Macintosh has an internal Ultra160 LVD SCSI drive, you can connect up to two more internal Ultra160 LVD SCSI drives to the PCI card and cable inside the computer. This cable has the required connectors and a built-in terminator, 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 disks.
Note: The tinted screws in the previous illustration indicate the four low-profile screws that come with the computer. The untinted screws in the following illustration show the screws that come with the new drive. Attach additional SCSI drives (1" or 1.6" high) to the two flat drive carriers by screwing them into position from the bottom. Position the hard disk drive on the drive carrier so that the ribbon cable connector and the power cord connector are accessible.
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 computer 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.
Installing Your Card Install an AGP card in slot 1 only. Install PCI expansion cards in the slots labeled PCI 2, 3, 4, and 5. 1 Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place, pull out the access cover, and set it aside. m 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. Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place.
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. Port access opening PCI slot If the PCI card you are installing is full-length (12 inches), make sure it fits in one of these five card guides.
Press the card gently but firmly until the connector is fully inserted. m Don’t rock the card from side to side; instead, press the card straight into the slot. m Don’t 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. m 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.
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 Insert the AirPort Card—bar code side up—until it is firmly seated in the connector. Plug the antenna wire into the hole in the end of the AirPort Card. 2 The antenna wire is stowed here when not in use. Carefully attach the coaxial antenna wire to the port on the end of the AirPort Card.
Replacing the Battery Your computer has a 3.6 V lithium battery installed on the main logic board. Some signs that you need to replace the battery are intermittent problems starting up the computer and random changes in its date and time settings. You can 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.
2 Insert the new battery in the holder, making sure the battery’s positive symbol aligns with the positive symbol on or near the holder. Warning Installing the battery incorrectly may cause an explosion. Be sure the battery’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. 3 86 Chapter 5 Close the computer.
6 C H A P T E R 6 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. m Unplug and then plug in the connectors and make sure they are firmly seated. Then try to cancel what the computer is doing.
m If the problem occurs frequently, choose Mac Help from the Help menu. m In Mac OS X, search for “solve problems.” m 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.
If you hear tones during startup: m If you recently installed additional memory, a PCI expansion card, or other 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. m 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 you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication: m Make sure you have properly configured the software according to the instructions that came with your AirPort Card or AirPort Base Station. m Make sure the computer or network you are trying to connect to is running and has a wireless access point. m Make sure you are within antenna range of the other computer or the network’s access point.
m Calibrate the monitor. m In Mac OS X, choose System Preferences from the Apple (K) menu, click Display, select Color, and click Calibrate. m In Mac OS 9, choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu, then choose Monitors from the submenu and click Calibrate. The Calibrate option is not available on some displays. m 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.
Restoring Your Computer’s Software Apple Software Restore completely erases the contents of your hard disk or partition and restores the original contents, including the original system software, factory settings, and applications that came installed on your computer. Should you need to restore your computer software, first back up essential software and other files, if possible.
Restoring Your Software When you restore Power Mac G4 software using the Software Restore CDs, your computer starts up in the same Mac OS environment as when you purchased your Macintosh. To restore your computer’s software: 1 Make sure you have all the Apple Software Restore CDs that came with your computer. 2 Insert Software Restore CD 1 into your drive. 3 Restart your computer, holding down the C key so the computer starts up from the CD. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.
A A P P E N D I X A Specifications Processor and Memory Specifications Processor m PowerPC™ G4 processor with 256 kilobytes (KB) on-chip cache m Some configurations have 2 megabytes (MB) L3 backside cache per processor. Random-Access Memory (RAM) m Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) up to a maximum of 1536 MB (1.5 GB) m All SDRAM is supplied in removable Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs).
Dimensions and Operating Environment Dimensions m Weight: 15.9 kg, 35 lbs. Weight depends on configuration. Weight above includes basic configuration, optical drive, Zip drive, and one hard disk drive. Weight may be greater if optional devices are installed. m Height: 432 mm, 17.0 in. m Width: 227 mm, 8.9 in. m Depth: 468 mm, 18.4 in. Operating environment m m m m Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F) Storage temperature: –40° to 47° C (–40° to 116.
Combo Drive (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) Specifications m Disc diameters supported: 12 cm (4.7 in.) Data formats m m m m m m m m m m m m m CD-ROM CD-Audio CD-R CD-RW CDI CD Bridge CD Extended CD Mixed Mode Photo CD Video CD DVD-Video DVD-ROM DVD-R (read only) SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) Specifications m Disc diameters supported: 12 cm (4.7 in.), 6.75 cm (3 in.
USB Specifications m m m m Support for USB 1.1 Two external Universal Serial Bus (USB) Type A ports Each 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.
Specifications for the AirPort Card (Optional) m m m m Wireless data rate: Up to 11 Mbps Range: Up to 168 feet (data rates may vary depending on environmental conditions) 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 m 16-bit stereo sound with audio sampling rates of 44.
Power Supply AC line input m Line voltage/current: 100–120 V alternating current (AC), 8 amperes (A) or 200–240 V AC, 4.5 A, single phase, manually set by voltage selector switch or set automatically depending on the type of supply m Frequency: 50–60 hertz (Hz) DC monitor output m 4.0 A maximum at 25 V DC from the Apple Display Connector Power Requirements for Devices You Can Connect Expansion cards m Maximum power consumption by the AGP card is 20 W.
B A P P E N D I X B 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.
To prevent accidents and damage to your computer or display, be sure that you always follow these instructions: m Keep your computer and display away from sources of liquids and moisture. m Don’t set anything on top of the computer or display. m Keep the computer and display vents free from obstruction. m Never remove the case from the monitor or open your computer when it’s running. You could come in contact with hazardous voltage.
General Maintenance If you need to clean the computer or display beyond wiping it down with a clean cloth, follow these instructions: 1 Turn your computer and display off. 2 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet or power strip. If your display is connected to an outlet, disconnect it as well. 3 Disconnect the display’s cables from the computer. 4 Clean the display screen with soft, lint-free paper or cloth dampened with mild soap and water.
Maintaining Your Display To maintain your display and ensure its long life: m Do not press on the surface of the display screen. m Do not write on the screen or touch the screen with a sharp object. m 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. m Turn off your monitor, turn down the brightness, or use a screensaver program that dims or varies the image on the screen when the computer is idle for a prolonged time.
m 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 lighting sources you can’t move. 45–70 cm (18–28 in.
Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information For information on FCC regulations, radio and television interference, and telephone and modem information as it relates to this product, see the files in the Communications Regulations folder, inside the Documents folder on your hard disk. Laser Information Making adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in your equipment’s manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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