Thu, 6 Jul 2006 19:10:36 -0500 Release date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:43:34 -0500 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303596 Apple's famous “ease of use” with its products starts with a simple touch of a finger. That's all you need to turn on any iPod, iMac, Power Mac, MacBook Pro, iBook, PowerBook, Mac mini, Apple display, and other products. Only the iPod shuffle needs a little nudge up or down.

If you need help powering up your Apple product, we're here to help. Not only will we show you where the power button is located on various products, we'll show you what you can do if your product won't turn ]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2006 23:43:34 -0500 Release date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:38:11 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25517 Learn the version(s) of Mac OS included with PowerPC Macs produced since 01 Jan 1998. If you're looking for information about Intel Macs produced since 2006, see this article.

Important: You cannot normally use a Mac OS version earlier than the one included with the computer. See "Don't install older versions of Mac OS than what comes with your computer," as well as the related documents mentioned below.

Notes

1. Some computers shipped with different Mac OS versions at different times. When a computer was not bundled with a later version, a "-" appears in the "Later Mac OS included" column.
2. ]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:38:11 -0600 Release date: Fri, 3 Mar 2006 01:35:19 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75448 This article is for identification purposes only. If you are looking to troubleshoot an adapter issue, click here.
   
   

   Computer	Adapter	AC Cord	AC Plug ("Duck head")
   PowerBook G3 Series PowerBook (Firewire) iBook iBook (Firewire) iBook Special Edition iBook Special Edition (Firewire)	922-4323	922-4529	n/a
   iBook (Dual USB) iBook (Late 2001) iBook (14.1 LCD) iBook (16 VRAM) iBook (14.1 LCD 16 VRAM) iBook (Opaque 16 VRAM) iBook (32 VRAM) iBook (14.1 LCD 32 VRAM) iBook (800MHz 32 VRAM) iBook (900MHz 32 VRAM) iBook (14.1 LCD 900MHz 32 VRAM) iBook G4 iBook G4 (14-inch) iBook G4 (Early 2004) both sizes iBook G4 (Late 2004) both sizes PowerBook G4 (Titanium) PowerBook G4 (Gigabit Ethernet) PowerBook G4 (DVI) PowerBook G4 (12-inch) PowerBook G4 (12-inch DVI) PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.33GHz) ]]> Fri, 3 Mar 2006 01:35:19 -0600 Release date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 23:58:23 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303035 This battery firmware update is required for PowerBook G4 (15-inch Double-Layer SD) computers. You will find instructions below on how to determine if your PowerBook requires this update. This firmware update is required to keep your battery life up to specification, may recover battery life in some batteries that have developed short run times, and in some cases can recover batteries that are not recognized by the system. To run the firmware update, your PowerBook needs to be plugged in to the 65-Watt AC power adapter that was supplied with your computer. The update may take up to ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2006 23:58:23 -0600 Release date: Sat, 21 Jan 2006 02:37:57 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303173 This article answers the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Memory Slot Repair Extension Program. What is the PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Memory Slot Repair Extension Program? What are the symptoms of an affected PowerBook G4? Which PowerBook (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) computers are included in the Repair Extension Program? Is the PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Memory Slot Repair Extension program available for other Apple computers? How can I tell if my computer is affected by the component failure identified for the PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Repair Extension Program? How can I participate in the PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz) Memory Slot ]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2006 02:37:57 -0600 Release date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:24:41 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303073 You may see flashing during slide transitions when using Keynote 3. For some Macs, you can resolve this by updating to Mac OS 10.4.4. You can also avoid this by changing the Keynote preferences as described below: Open Keynote 3. From the Keynote menu, choose Preferences. Click on the Slideshow button in Preferences. Click to select the "Allow Expose, Dashboard and others to use screen" checkbox. ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:24:41 -0600 Release date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:21:53 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301739 If you can't manually (or via an application) adjust the brightness or resolution of your PowerBook display in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.2, or if Displays preferences only shows the native resolution of the built-in display, download and install the Mac OS X 10.4.3 Update, or later. ]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:21:53 -0600 Release date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 21:49:06 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42929 Learn how to restore bundled applications—or Mac OS 9—on computers that shipped with 10.2 to 10.3.3. Tip:If you're computer shipped with Mac OS X 10.2, and you've since upgraded to Mac OS X 10.4, see this article instead. The Restore discs included with some computers that ship with Mac OS X 10.2 through 10.3.3 are significantly different from those used with earlier model Macintosh computers. This includes the Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors). The restore process of each model varies slightly, so the description in this document is intended as a general overview and not a model-specific set of instructions. The ]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2005 21:49:06 -0600 Release date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 02:38:38 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=22194 Many Apple products use active-matrix LCD panels, including the iMac (Flat Panel), iBook, recent PowerBook computers, Apple Cinema displays, and iPod models with a color display. In addition to being slim and light, active-matrix LCD technology provides customers with many visual performance advantages when compared to traditional cathode-ray tube- (CRT) based displays, such as increased brightness, sharpness, and contrast ratio. Active-matrix LCD technology uses rows and columns of addressable locations (pixels) that render text and images on screen. Each pixel location has three separate subpixels (red, green and blue) that allow the image to be rendered in full color. Each subpixel ]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2005 02:38:38 -0600 Release date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 01:42:05 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25497 Every computer comes with a certain version of system software preinstalled. If you install an earlier version of system software, your computer may exhibit unexpected behavior, such as the display image may appear to shrink with black bars all around it, or the trackpad or mouse may no longer work properly. Every computer Apple ships is designed to work with the version of software it shipped with—installing an earlier version has not been tested and is not supported. If you installed older software and are having issues with your computer, you can resolve them by using the software discs that ]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2005 01:42:05 -0600 Release date: Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:48:11 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302729 If you install the Option Globetrotter GSM/GPRS card in a PowerBook G4 (Double-Layer SD), two AirPort ports will be displayed in the Network pane of System Preferences. This is a cosmetic issue only—the Globetrotter card functions as expected. Important: Information about products not manufactured by Apple is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute Apple's recommendation or endorsement. Please contact the vendor for additional information. ]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:48:11 -0600 Release date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 01:43:10 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302565 Some earlier PowerBook G4 computers that have a SuperDrive with a 1x or a 2x DVD-R write speed may not be able to burn 8x DVD-R media reliably. Because of this, you should only use 2x or 4x DVD-R media. Not sure what kind of SuperDrive you have in your PowerBook? Just do this: From the Apple menu, choose About This Mac. Click the More Info button to open Systen Profiler. In the resulting window, select ]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2005 01:43:10 -0600 Release date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:40:16 -0500 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75099 Learn about the power supplies in various Apple products and whether they can switch automatically to voltages in other countries. Some Apple computers have an auto-switching power supply, which monitors the incoming voltage and automatically switches itself accordingly. Other Apple computers have a power supply that must be manually switched for various incoming voltages. The change is made by moving the voltage selector switch, which is accessible from outside the computer's case. Still other Apple computers have a power supply that is rated only for the country in which it is sold, and is not switchable to other voltages. The table below ]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:40:16 -0500 Release date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 22:26:05 -0500 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=25114
   Macintosh Model	Mac OS Version
   	8.0	8.1	8.5	8.6	9.0	9.1	9.2.1	9.2.2
   Centris / Quadra 6xx	√	√
   Quadra 7xx, 8xx, 9xx	√	√
   Macintosh LC 475 (2)	√	√
   Macintosh LC 575 (2)	√	√
   Macintosh LC 580	√	√
   Power ]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2005 22:26:05 -0500 Release date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 22:22:06 -0500 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86802
   Computer	Processor Speed	Bus Speed
   Power Macintosh G3
   Power Macintosh G3 Mini Tower	233 MHz, 300 MHz	66 MHz
   Power Macintosh G3 Desktop	233 MHz, 300 MHz	66 MHz
   Power Macintosh G3 All-in-One	233 MHz, 266 MHz	66 MHz
   Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White)	350 MHz, 400 MHz, 450 MHz	100 MHz
   Power Mac G4
   Power Mac G4 (PCI Graphics)	350 MHz, 400 MHz	100 MHz
   Power Mac G4 (AGP Graphics)	350 MHz, 400 MHz, 450 MHz, 500 MHz	100 MHz
   Power Mac G4 Cube	450 MHz	100 MHz
   Power Mac ]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2005 22:22:06 -0500 Release date: Thu, 12 May 2005 08:24:43 -0500 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58583 Description and requirements FireWire target disk mode allows a Macintosh computer with a FireWire port (the target computer) to be used as an external hard disk connected to another computer (the host). Once a target computer is started up as a FireWire hard disk and is available to the host computer, you can copy files to or from that volume. Important: The computer will not go into FireWire target disk mode if "Open Firmware Password" has been enabled. Host computer requirements Host computers must meet the following requirements: Built-in FireWire port, or a FireWire port on a PC card FireWire 2.3.3 or later Mac OS 8.6 or ]]> Thu, 12 May 2005 08:24:43 -0500 Release date: Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:10:57 -0500 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=42663 In the Mac OS X Finder (10.1.2 or later) Insert a blank DVD-R disc in the drive. In the dialog box that appears, enter a name for the disc and choose the format you want to create. An icon for the DVD appears on the desktop. Drag files and folders to the icon. The space available will not completely update until all items have been copied. ]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:10:57 -0500 Release date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 20:29:30 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300883 Sudden Motion Sensor. If you have a computer with the Sudden Motion Sensor and you have video editing applications, such as Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, or iMovie that exhibit performance issues (like dropped frames), then temporarily turn off the Sudden Motion Sensor while working in those applications. ]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2005 20:29:30 -0600 Release date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:58:42 -0600 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300724 Beginning with the PowerBook G4 (12-inch 1.5GHz), PowerBook G4 (15-inch 1.67/1.5GHz), and PowerBook G4 (17-inch 1.67GHz), PowerBook G4 computers feature a Sudden Motion Sensor. Apple has adjusted this feature carefully to provide the best balance between protecting the hard drive and preventing unwanted activation of the Sudden Motion Sensor. Most PowerBook G4 owners will never need to turn this feature off, and Apple suggests that you not modify the settings unless absolutely necessary. In some environments, such as live concert halls, recording studios, or dance clubs, external vibrations may be major enough to cause the module to unexpectedly park the hard ]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:58:42 -0600