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● CardBus slot The computer has a CardBus slot that accepts one Type I or Type II PC Card or a CardBus
Card. For more information, see “CardBus Slot” (page 57).
● USBports The computer has twoUSB 1.1ports for an external keyboard, amouse, and other USBdevices,
described in “USB Ports” (page 25).
● FireWire ports The computer has one IEEE-1394a 400 Mbps serial FireWire 400 port and one IEEE-1394b
800 Mbps serial FireWire 800 port. For more information, see “FireWire Ports” (page 26).
● Target disk mode The PowerBook G4 17-inch computer can act like a FireWire storage device connected
to another computer. See “Target Disk Mode” (page 29).
● Modem The computer has a built-in modem with 56 Kbps data rate and V.34, V.90, and V.92 support.
For more information, see “Internal Modem” (page 30).
● Ethernet The computer has a built in Ethernet port with an RJ-45 connector for 10Base-T, 100Base-T,
and 1000Base-T operation. For more information, see “Ethernet Port” (page 29).
● AirPort Extreme The fully-integrated, 54 Mbps AirPort Extreme provides a wireless LAN connection. For
more information, see “AirPort Extreme” (page 31).
● Bluetooth support Fully-integrated Bluetooth support enables short-range wireless connections between
desktop and laptop computers and a host of other peripheral devices. For more information, see
“Bluetooth Technology” (page 32).
● Sound The computer has a built-in microphone, stereo speakers, a stereo headphone jack, and a sound
input jack. See “Sound System” (page 49).
● Keyboard The keyboard has an embedded numeric keypad and inverted-T arrow keys. Some of the
function keys are used to control the display brightness and speaker volume. See “Keyboard” (page 38).
● Trackpad The integrated trackpad includes tap/double-tap and drag features and palm-rejection
capabilities. For more information, see “Trackpad” (page 38).
● Weight The basic configuration weighs 6.8 pounds.
● Size The computer is 15.4 inches (39.2 cm ) wide, 10.2 inches (25.9 cm) deep, and 1.0 inches (2.6 cm)
thick.
● Illuminated keyboard The computer hasa backlit keyboardfor optimal usability in all lighting conditions.
For more information, see “Keyboard” (page 38).
● Ambient light sensor The computer hasan ambient light sensor which monitors light levels andactivates
the illuminated backlit keyboard and adjusts the display brightness.
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Figure 1-1 (page 13) is a front view of the PowerBook G4 17-inch computer. Figure 1-2 (page 13) provides
side views showing the I/O ports.
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Legacy Document | 2003-03-01 | © 2003 Apple Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
CHAPTER 1
Overview of PowerBook G4 17-inch