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About the
Power Mac G4 Cube
Includes setup and expansion information
for Power Mac G4 Cube computers
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K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2000 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 commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and stat
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Contents 1 Setting Up 5 Positioning the Computer and Display 5 Setting Up Your Computer 6 Problems? 16 What’s Next? 17 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 19 Your Computer at a Glance 20 Your Computer’s Ports and Connectors 22 Inside Your Computer—Internal Expansion Options 24 QuickTime—Audio and Video on the Internet 26 Sherlock 2—Your Internet Search Detective 28 iMovie 2—Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies 30 iTools—Free Internet Services for Mac Users 3
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Connecting to an Ethernet Network 53 Using AirPort Wireless Networking 55 Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy 56 Transferring Information Between Two Apple Computers 57 4Working Inside Your Computer 59 Removing the Computer Core 60 Installing Memory 64 Installing an AirPort Card 66 Replacing the Battery 67 Replacing the Computer Core in the Enclosure 68 5Troubleshooting 71 Appendix A Specifications 75 Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics
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CHAPTER 1 1 Setting Up Congratulations on purchasing your new Power Mac G4 Cube—an elegant, compact, and professional solution to desktop computing. This chapter contains instructions for setting up your computer and display. Positioning the Computer and Display If your monitor is heavy, be sure to use correct lifting techniques when positioning it. Position the computer and display so that m they are on sturdy, flat surfaces m nothing is on top of the computer or obstructs air flow through th
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Setting Up Your Computer Your computer ports and connectors are accessible from the bottom of the computer. 1 Carefully turn the computer upside-down and place it on a soft cloth. 6 Chapter 1
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2 Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter. Warning Use only the power adapter that came with your computer. Power adapter Power cord Don’t plug this end of the power cord into the wall yet. You’ll do that later. Setting Up 7
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3 Plug the power adapter plug into the power socket (marked with the icon ¯) on the bottom of the computer. Plug the power adapter into the computer. Power socket 8 Chapter 1
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4 Plug the other end of the power adapter cord into a grounded power outlet or power strip. Grounded wall outlet Setting Up 9
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5 Connect your monitor cables according to the following illustration: Important 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. ADC monitor port ™ VGA monitor port Warning Be sure your computer is turned off before connecting your monitor. When lifting the computer, be careful not to turn the computer on accidentally. Do not connect or disconnect your monitor when the computer is turned
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If your monitor has a VGA connector, attach the VGA-to-VGA adapter that came with your computer to the VGA port and then connect your monitor cable to the adapter. Plug the VGA adapter into Plug the VGA monitor the VGA monitor port and cable into this end tighten the thumbscrews. of the adapter and tighten the thumbscrews. VGA monitor port Setting Up 11
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6 If required, connect your computer to your Ethernet network and connect your modem to a phone line. G Ethernet port Modem port W 12 Chapter 1
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7 Turn your computer right side up. Do not put anything on top of the computer. This will block the air flowing through the top vents. Do not place anything on top of the power button. Do not block the air flowing through the opening in the back of the computer. Setting Up 13
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8 Connect the keyboard cable to a USB port on your monitor, and plug the mouse cable into a USB port on the keyboard. USB ports on display USB ports on bottom of computer (2) USB ports on keyboard (2) m If your monitor doesn’t have a USB port, connect the keyboard USB cable to a USB port on the bottom of your computer. If you wish, raise the keyboard by lifting it and flipping the foot toward the back. 14 Chapter 1
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9 Connect your computer speakers. Important Your computer speakers have special power requirements that are supported by the USB ports on your computer and by the USB ports on Apple displays that have the ADC connector. Do not connect your speakers to other USB devices, such as your keyboard or external USB hubs, which are not designed to support your speakers. USB ports on display USB ports on bottom of computer Digital amplifier Speaker Speaker m If you have an Apple Cinema Display or App
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10 Turn on your computer by touching the power button. Power button With some Apple monitors, you can also turn on the computer by pressing or touching the monitor power button. Problems? If you don’t see anything on your screen or you think your computer did not start up properly, check these items: m Is the power adapter plugged into a power source? If it is plugged into a power strip, is the power strip turned on? Is the power adapter properly plugged into the computer? m Are the keyboard
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When You’re Finished Using Your Computer To turn off your computer: m Choose Shut Down from the Special menu. Important Do not turn off the computer by turning off the switch on a power strip or by pulling the power adapter plug (unless you can’t turn off the computer any other way). Your files or system software could be damaged if your computer is not shut down properly. Adjusting Your Monitor Use the Monitors control panel to adjust the settings for your monitor. For information about trou
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CHAPTER 2 2 Getting to Know 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 important hardware and software features. Want to create your own video masterpieces? Take a look at iMovie and find out how you can edit video on your computer. Learn how QuickTime can help you view live video broadcasts from the World Wide Web. And take advantage of the Internet to research information, update your so
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Your Computer at a Glance Digital amplifier Power button Power button Headphone jack Speaker DVD disc drive Speaker Power adapter 20 Chapter 2
