Introduction to 15-inch PowerBook G4 Developer Note 9 Who Should Read This Document?9 Organization of This Document 9 Chapter 1 Overview to the 15-inch PowerBook G4 11 New Features 11 All Features 12 Appearance 14 Peripheral Devices 16 System Software 17 Open Firmware 17 Computer Identification 17 Power Management 18 Chapter 2 Architecture 21 Block Diagram and Buses 21 Block Diagram 21 Main IC and Buses 22 Microprocessor and Cache 23 PowerPC G4 Microprocessor 23 Level 2 Cache 23 Intrepid Controller Functions and Buses 23 System RAM 24 Boot ROM 24 FireWire Controller 24 Ethernet Controller 24 Video Display Subsystem 25 DMA Support 26 Interrupt Support 26 USB 2.0 Interface 26 Ultra DMA/100 Interface 26 EIDE Interface
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Some key features that distinguish this computer from earlier PowerBook models include: ” 17-inch TFT widescreen display in aluminum alloy enclosure ” Built-in Bluetooth ” Built-in AirPort Extreme card ” Added FireWire 800 port ” Uses double-data rate (DDR) memory ” Fiber optic backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor New Procedures If you are familiar with taking apart notebook computers, you will notice some differences with this model: ” The keyboard is secured with screws accessible from under the top case. ” Memory cards are easily accessible from the bottom of the computer. ” The AirPort Extreme card is not user replaceable. ” The quantity and types of screws differ from earlier models.
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Includes setup,expansion,and troubleshooting information for your PowerBook G4 computer Chapter 1 5 Getting Started 6 Basic Features of Your PowerBook 8 Additional Features of Your PowerBook 10 Setting Up 17 How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off? 19 Calibrating Your Battery 19 What s Next? Chapter 2 21 The Basics 21 Getting to Know Your New PowerBook 22 Adjusting Your Display 23 Using Your Power Adapter 24 Using the Trackpad 25 Using the Keyboard 26 Using a Mouse 26 Learning About Mac OS X 27 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 28 Using Applications 28 Connecting to a Printer 29 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 30 Keeping Your Software Up to Date
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