User manual APPLE POWER MAC G4 SETTING UP

[. . . ] Setting Up Your Power Mac G4 Includes setup and expansion information for Power Mac G4 and Macintosh Server G4 computers K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2001 Apple Computer, Inc. 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. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws. [. . . ] You can also get help configuring your network software using Mac Help (in the Help menu). For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information, including setting up an Ethernet network or transferring files using Ethernet, is available in Mac Help. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for "Ethernet" or "network. " For information on networking products you can use with your Power Mac G4, go to the Macintosh Products Guide at www. apple. com/guide Using Your Computer 45 Using AirPort Wireless Networking 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, AirPort uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, and more. You install the AirPort Card in a slot inside the computer and connect it directly to the end of a built-in antenna cable. 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. 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 connected to the telephone line or your Ethernet network. Telephone or Ethernet connection AirPort Base Station 46 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Connections If you install an AirPort Card, you can m connect your computer to a computer network that has wireless access m use your computer to provide network access for other computers using wireless cards m establish a wireless connection and share information with another computer that has an AirPort Card Check with your network administrator for more information about reaching the network's wireless access point. Warning Several kinds of objects placed near the computer can cause interference. See the instructions that come with an AirPort Card or AirPort Base Station to learn about avoiding interference. You can also find more information in the Apple Technical Information Library: til. info. apple. com 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 online Help. You can also find information on Apple's AirPort Web site at www. apple. com/airport Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy Power Mac G4 computers are set to go to sleep after a period of inactivity. Note: Macintosh Server G4 computers are not set to sleep, but you can set them to do so. When the computer goes to sleep, it saves its state so that when you wake the computer, your programs, documents, and control panel settings are exactly as you left them. You use the Energy Saver control panel, part of the computer's system software, to adjust sleep settings. For further energy savings, shut down the computer and disconnect it from its power source or turn off the power strip when the computer is not in use. Using Your Computer 47 To put your computer to sleep, you can m press the power button on the front of the computer m select a sleep mode in the Energy Settings portion of the Control Strip m choose Sleep from the Special menu When the computer is in sleep, the front panel power button light pulses. You wake the computer by pressing the power button on the front panel of the computer or by pressing a key on the keyboard. With some Apple monitors, you can also use the monitor power button to put the computer to sleep and wake it. Not all PCI cards or replacement AGP cards comply with the computer's power management standards. If you install a non-compliant card, the computer can still enter sleep mode, but it will not achieve maximum energy savings. You can use the Apple System Profiler to find out whether an installed card is compliant. For more information about energy-saving options, see Mac Help. Attaching SCSI Devices to Your Computer Some Power Mac G4 computer configurations come with an Ultra160 Dual 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. [. . . ] If you need to clean the lens, see an Apple-authorized service provider for a lens cleaner. m Keep your computer away from any source of moisture. Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 85 Maintaining Your Display To maintain your display and ensure its long life: m Do not press on the surface of the display screen. 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 screen-saver program that dims or varies the image on the screen when the computer is idle for a prolonged time. Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Here are some guidelines for adjusting the furniture in your office to reduce glare and to accommodate your physical size and shape. [. . . ]