User manual APPLE POWER MAC G4 CUBE ABOUT

[. . . ] About the Power Mac G4 Cube Includes setup and expansion information for Power Mac G4 Cube computers K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2000 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. [. . . ] When the computer restarts, the disc is ejected. Playing DVD and Audio Discs You can use the DVD drive to play DVD-Video discs on your computer. Insert the DVD disc and then open Apple DVD Player (in the Applications folder on your hard disk). To listen to a standard audio CD, use the AppleCD Audio Player program in the Applications folder. You can also use the AutoPlay section of the QuickTime Settings control panel or the Play portion of the Control Strip to control audio CD playback. For More Information on Your DVD Drive For instructions on using Apple DVD Player, open the player and then choose Apple DVD Player Help from the Help menu. Additional information on using CD or DVD discs is available in Mac Help. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for "discs. " Using Your Computer 51 Using Your Modem Your computer comes with an Apple 56K internal modem installed. To connect the Apple 56K internal modem, use the phone cord that came in the box with the computer. Plug one end of the phone cord into the modem port on the bottom of the computer and the other end into a standard RJ-11 telephone wall jack. W 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. Important More information about the internal modem is available in Mac Help (in the Help menu). Warning Disconnect your modem from the phone jack during lightning or thunder storms. This will prevent a destructive voltage overload from damaging the modem. Using an External USB Modem To connect an external USB modem, use a USB cable to connect the modem to a free USB port on the keyboard, computer, USB monitor, or USB hub. Check the documentation that came with the modem to see if it needs to be plugged into a power outlet. Also look for instructions about installing modem software and connecting the modem to a telephone line. 52 Chapter 3 Connecting to an Ethernet Network Your computer comes with built-in 10/100 megabit per second (Mbps) twisted-pair Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network. G Ethernet port Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers. You may be able to store and retrieve information, use network printers, modems, and electronic mail, or connect to the Internet. You can also use Ethernet to share files between two computers or set up a small network. If you're connecting to an existing network, you may be able to get information about the network and the software you need to use it from a network administrator who oversees its operation. Identify your organization's network administrator before you begin. Follow these guidelines when selecting a cable for your network: Type of twisted-pair Ethernet Use twisted-pair cable types 10 Mbit 100 Mbit Category 3, 5, or 6 Category 5 or 6 For more information about using your computer on a network or setting up a network, see Mac Help (in the Help menu). Using Your Computer 53 Connecting to a Twisted-Pair Ethernet Network You can connect directly to a 10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet network. You can also connect your computer to an Ethernet network that uses thin coaxial cables. To do this, you need an RJ-45­to­Thin Coax adapter (available from other manufacturers). See your Apple-authorized dealer for more information on Ethernet media adapters. To connect your Macintosh to a centralized 10/100 twisted-pair Ethernet network, follow these steps: 1 2 Plug one end of an RJ-45 twisted-pair cable into the Ethernet port on your Macintosh. [. . . ] If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices. If your computer system does cause interference to radio or television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: m Turn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. m Move the computer to one side or the other of the television or radio. m Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. [. . . ]