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iBook G4 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer
iBook G4 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer
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... 5 Getting Started 6 Setting Up Your iBook G4 12 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 14 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 16 Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 Getting More Information 19 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your ...Printer 29 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 31 Using Your iBook G4 32 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices 34 Connecting With FireWire 36 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking ...
... 5 Getting Started 6 Setting Up Your iBook G4 12 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 14 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 16 Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 Getting More Information 19 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your ...Printer 29 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 31 Using Your iBook G4 32 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices 34 Connecting With FireWire 36 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking ...
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...Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 70 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iBook G4 71 Understanding General Safety Instructions 72 Handling the Battery 72 Avoiding Hearing Damage 73 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Learning About Apple and the Environment Appendix... C 75 Connecting to the Internet 77 Gathering the Information You Need 78 Entering Your Information 78 Connecting With a Dial-Up Modem 80 Connecting With DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN 86 Configuring Your AirPort Wireless ...
...Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 70 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iBook G4 71 Understanding General Safety Instructions 72 Handling the Battery 72 Avoiding Hearing Damage 73 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Learning About Apple and the Environment Appendix... C 75 Connecting to the Internet 77 Gathering the Information You Need 78 Entering Your Information 78 Connecting With a Dial-Up Modem 80 Connecting With DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN 86 Configuring Your AirPort Wireless ...
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Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Your iBook G4 includes the following components: Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. 5
Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Your iBook G4 includes the following components: Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. 5
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...adapter in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in to a wall outlet. AC plug Important: Make sure the electrical prongs on your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. Insert the other end ...21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, you plug the adapter in to the adapter. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  ...
...adapter in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in to a wall outlet. AC plug Important: Make sure the electrical prongs on your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. Insert the other end ...21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, you plug the adapter in to the adapter. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  ...
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...you don't overwrite later versions of the applications already installed on the hard disk and partitions. Transferring information to your iBook does not affect the information on your other information from your previous Mac to work with the same network settings as ... accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new iBook is automatically set up your iBook. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac....
...you don't overwrite later versions of the applications already installed on the hard disk and partitions. Transferring information to your iBook does not affect the information on your other information from your previous Mac to work with the same network settings as ... accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new iBook is automatically set up your iBook. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac....
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... again, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant can do it starts up your iBook, you 've purchased from the iTunes Music Store. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP).... Security pane of setting up your computer to connect to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to deauthorize your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Follow the onscreen instructions. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start...
... again, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, open Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Setup Assistant can do it starts up your iBook, you 've purchased from the iTunes Music Store. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP).... Security pane of setting up your computer to connect to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to deauthorize your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Follow the onscreen instructions. If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start...
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Volume controls Function keys 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function key (Fn) ® Microphone AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth antenna ® Power button Built-in speaker ¯ Power adapter port Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button - Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive C Media Eject key C ¤ Brightness controls -
Volume controls Function keys 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function key (Fn) ® Microphone AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth antenna ® Power button Built-in speaker ¯ Power adapter port Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button - Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive C Media Eject key C ¤ Brightness controls -
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...or put it to recharge your iBook. AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort Express, or other digital files ...CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other kinds of media. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in the iBook... keyboard. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to F12). ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4...
...or put it to recharge your iBook. AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort Express, or other digital files ...CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other kinds of media. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in the iBook... keyboard. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to F12). ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4...
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Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery ¥ Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) H FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port d USB 2.0 ports £ Video out port f Headphone port 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery ¥ Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) H FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port d USB 2.0 ports £ Video out port f Headphone port 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. d Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your iBook from theft by connecting a security cable (sold separately) to connect to other Ethernet... devices. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. H FireWire 400 ...
...to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. d Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your iBook from theft by connecting a security cable (sold separately) to connect to other Ethernet... devices. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. H FireWire 400 ...
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When the computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Moving your computer while the hard disk is in the dialog that the computer is closed, open , press the ... from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep, you move your iBook. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iBook, you open the display. Â If the display is already open it. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the...
When the computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. Moving your computer while the hard disk is in the dialog that the computer is closed, open , press the ... from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep, you move your iBook. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iBook, you open the display. Â If the display is already open it. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the...
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...the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Shut Down in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to sleep; Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going ...Using Your Power Adapter" on page 21 and "Using Your Battery" on the screen. When your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 70 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until it down your battery gets low, you can connect and disconnect...
...the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Shut Down in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to sleep; Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going ...Using Your Power Adapter" on page 21 and "Using Your Battery" on the screen. When your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 70 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until it down your battery gets low, you can connect and disconnect...
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...questions. Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Tiger booklet that came with your computer's applications and Internet features. Browse the Welcome to Know Your iBook G4," on page 25.  If you're having a problem that came with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and browse the information there.... Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started For more information, see "Getting Answers Using Mac Help" on page 19.  Have fun trying out ...
...questions. Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Tiger booklet that came with your computer's applications and Internet features. Browse the Welcome to Know Your iBook G4," on page 25.  If you're having a problem that came with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and browse the information there.... Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started For more information, see "Getting Answers Using Mac Help" on page 19.  Have fun trying out ...
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... you can take it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you stop spinning before you use , place your iBook on page 47 for more safety instructions about your iBook G4. As you get warm. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on a flat, stable surface. For prolonged use your... your drive stop using your hard disk and optical drive. Note: Your iBook uses Sudden Motion Sensor technology to cool it is normal for some time, a small fan might whir and click as a CD or DVD) in different locations, be sure to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety ...
... you can take it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you stop spinning before you use , place your iBook on page 47 for more safety instructions about your iBook G4. As you get warm. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on a flat, stable surface. For prolonged use your... your drive stop using your hard disk and optical drive. Note: Your iBook uses Sudden Motion Sensor technology to cool it is normal for some time, a small fan might whir and click as a CD or DVD) in different locations, be sure to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety ...
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...'s default resolution. However, items might need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to Know Your iBook G4 To control your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. To adjust the resolution on your display settings using the Displays ... controls ® You can choose a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 Getting to see . Some resolutions enlarge items on your new iBook, you begin working with the brightness icon (¤) to see . Use the keys labeled with your display by switching screen resolutions. You can...
...'s default resolution. However, items might need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to Know Your iBook G4 To control your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. To adjust the resolution on your display settings using the Displays ... controls ® You can choose a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 Getting to see . Some resolutions enlarge items on your new iBook, you begin working with the brightness icon (¤) to see . Use the keys labeled with your display by switching screen resolutions. You can...
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...not the cord. Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and insert the other end in the power adapter provides AC power to the iBook and recharges the computer's battery. For safety instructions about using the Battery icon in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights... on the computer to Know Your iBook G4 21 A green light indicates that came with your power adapter, see page 47). Use only the AC cord that the battery is being charged....
...not the cord. Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and insert the other end in the power adapter provides AC power to the iBook and recharges the computer's battery. For safety instructions about using the Battery icon in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights... on the computer to Know Your iBook G4 21 A green light indicates that came with your power adapter, see page 47). Use only the AC cord that the battery is being charged....
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... type because you accidentally brush the trackpad, you can turn on this problem by moving two adjoining fingers on and you want to Know Your iBook G4 Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it . Â Never...
... type because you accidentally brush the trackpad, you can turn on this problem by moving two adjoining fingers on and you want to Know Your iBook G4 Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it . Â Never...
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... extensive list of keyboard shortcuts for menu commands (such as x-Q to Know Your iBook G4 23 Num Lock key Numeric keypad ® To use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Using a Mouse If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you can purchase a wireless or USB mouse from ...you finish using the keypad, press the Num Lock key again to turn it . Chapter 2 Getting to quit) are deactivated. Using the Keyboard Your iBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in to the USB 2.0 port and use your keyboard doesn't seem to be working correctly, check the Num Lock key...
... extensive list of keyboard shortcuts for menu commands (such as x-Q to Know Your iBook G4 23 Num Lock key Numeric keypad ® To use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Using a Mouse If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you can purchase a wireless or USB mouse from ...you finish using the keypad, press the Num Lock key again to turn it . Chapter 2 Getting to quit) are deactivated. Using the Keyboard Your iBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in to the USB 2.0 port and use your keyboard doesn't seem to be working correctly, check the Num Lock key...
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... the primary operating system on page 66). and much more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at the top of the screen. Note: If you want using Mac OS X, see "Installing Mac OS 9" on your iBook, and you can quickly make your desktop look the way you experience any problems while... neatly displays all of your files; Also open applications; If you want to use Classic applications with your computer, you 're ready to Know Your iBook G4
... the primary operating system on page 66). and much more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at the top of the screen. Note: If you want using Mac OS X, see "Installing Mac OS 9" on your iBook, and you can quickly make your desktop look the way you experience any problems while... neatly displays all of your files; Also open applications; If you want to use Classic applications with your computer, you 're ready to Know Your iBook G4