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39 External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 41 Using Your Optical Drive 45 Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices 45 Battery 49 Security Slot Chapter 4 51 Enhancing Your Computer 51 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory Chapter 5 61 Troubleshooting 61 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 63 Other Problems 65 Restoring Your Computer's Software 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 67 Specifications Appendix B 69 Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning...
39 External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 41 Using Your Optical Drive 45 Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices 45 Battery 49 Security Slot Chapter 4 51 Enhancing Your Computer 51 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory Chapter 5 61 Troubleshooting 61 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 63 Other Problems 65 Restoring Your Computer's Software 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 67 Specifications Appendix B 69 Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning...
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... optional Combo drive, it to sleep. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in stereo speakers (2) Listen to the Internet wirelessly. Trackpad Move the pointer on page 31. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of media. Built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to release your display and open your iBook G4 battery. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to eject a disc. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this button to recharge your iBook G4...
... optional Combo drive, it to sleep. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in stereo speakers (2) Listen to the Internet wirelessly. Trackpad Move the pointer on page 31. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of media. Built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to release your display and open your iBook G4 battery. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to eject a disc. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this button to recharge your iBook G4...
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... your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 The Basics To control your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. However, with some resolutions items may need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to see . Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can switch...
... your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 The Basics To control your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. However, with some resolutions items may need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to see . Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can switch...
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... your iBook G4. To set up menu. others are accessed via a USB cable; It is your command center for most settings on ) from the pop-up your printer, use a printer with the printer to install required software and connect the printer. Many printers connect via a network connection, such as Ethernet. After connecting and setting up menu. 5 Select or enter your printer information and click Add. To add a USB printer connected to change.
... your iBook G4. To set up menu. others are accessed via a USB cable; It is your command center for most settings on ) from the pop-up your printer, use a printer with the printer to install required software and connect the printer. Many printers connect via a network connection, such as Ethernet. After connecting and setting up menu. 5 Select or enter your printer information and click Add. To add a USB printer connected to change.
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... while you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see if any updates are available for "printing." To learn more about your optical drive, see the print jobs in the print queue and work , insert a music CD in the Dock to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. Monitoring Printing Once...
... while you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see if any updates are available for "printing." To learn more about your optical drive, see the print jobs in the print queue and work , insert a music CD in the Dock to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. Monitoring Printing Once...
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... connection, such as a hard disk on the network. When you start up your iBook G4 in the Finder Sidebar, or by choosing Go > Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar. • You can create a small Ethernet network by clicking Network in FireWire Target Disk Mode, your computer to your iDisk account where other computers can access them. • If you connect your iBook G4 appears as DSL, cable...
... connection, such as a hard disk on the network. When you start up your iBook G4 in the Finder Sidebar, or by choosing Go > Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar. • You can create a small Ethernet network by clicking Network in FireWire Target Disk Mode, your computer to your iDisk account where other computers can access them. • If you connect your iBook G4 appears as DSL, cable...
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... prompts to use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is ready to work with many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. Note: If your computer, simply connect the device to connect many USB devices. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your iBook G4 comes with two USB 2.0 ports ( ), also...
... prompts to use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is ready to work with many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. Note: If your computer, simply connect the device to connect many USB devices. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your iBook G4 comes with two USB 2.0 ports ( ), also...
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... Cut Pro. • Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to work with a valid operating system installed on your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a FireWire device, you can either install the software that came with FireWire: • Connect a digital videocamera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality video directly on it to locate, download, and install the correct software. 34 Chapter 3 Using...
... Cut Pro. • Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to work with a valid operating system installed on your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a FireWire device, you can either install the software that came with FireWire: • Connect a digital videocamera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality video directly on it to locate, download, and install the correct software. 34 Chapter 3 Using...
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... computer from the iBook G4 FireWire connection instead of the devices in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer's display shows the iBook G4 internal hard disk icon. The rest of a separate power adapter. When you may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down . 2 Use a FireWire cable to connect your iBook G4 to become depleted faster. To connect your iBook G4 to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up to another computer and access your iBook G4 in the...
... computer from the iBook G4 FireWire connection instead of the devices in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer's display shows the iBook G4 internal hard disk icon. The rest of a separate power adapter. When you may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down . 2 Use a FireWire cable to connect your iBook G4 to become depleted faster. To connect your iBook G4 to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up to another computer and access your iBook G4 in the...
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... four lights indicating the battery's level of the screen. If you know an application is flashing, allow the power adapter to charge the battery until you use system extensions.) Try turning off the extensions you suspect are using Disk Utility to repair the disk. • If you might have an iBook G4 Mac OS X Install Disc 1 CD, insert it by simultaneously pressing the Command (x) and Control keys on your keyboard and the Power button (®...
... four lights indicating the battery's level of the screen. If you know an application is flashing, allow the power adapter to charge the battery until you use system extensions.) Try turning off the extensions you suspect are using Disk Utility to repair the disk. • If you might have an iBook G4 Mac OS X Install Disc 1 CD, insert it by simultaneously pressing the Command (x) and Control keys on your keyboard and the Power button (®...
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...). • If you are connected to your iBook G4 except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the C key as it starts up . 2 Choose Installer > Reset Password from the menu bar. Follow the instructions on contacting Apple for service. If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes Try restarting your system. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your work. If you have an iBook G4 Mac OS X Install Disc 1 CD, insert it is...
...). • If you are connected to your iBook G4 except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the C key as it starts up . 2 Choose Installer > Reset Password from the menu bar. Follow the instructions on contacting Apple for service. If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes Try restarting your system. 1 Unplug any external devices and resuming your work. If you have an iBook G4 Mac OS X Install Disc 1 CD, insert it is...
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... external devices from the menu bar) and the instructions that may improve reception. • Check the AirPort Extreme signal level. If you have an Ethnernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Start up your computer. Up to four bars appear to help determine if there is a problem with two Software Install and Restore DVDs, Apple Hardware Test is on the first Software Install and Restore DVD. If you have two iBook G4 Software Install...
... external devices from the menu bar) and the instructions that may improve reception. • Check the AirPort Extreme signal level. If you have an Ethnernet cable connected, disconnect it. 2 Start up your computer. Up to four bars appear to help determine if there is a problem with two Software Install and Restore DVDs, Apple Hardware Test is on the first Software Install and Restore DVD. If you have two iBook G4 Software Install...
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... computer. • Open the Network pane of the error code before pursuing support options. To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up Internet connection, make sure that your telephone cord is plugged into the optical drive and restarting the computer. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 65 If you have a problem using FireWire Target Disk Mode to transfer your files to install Mac OS X, applications, and Classic support. Restoring Your Computer's Software Use the software install and restore discs that came...
... computer. • Open the Network pane of the error code before pursuing support options. To install Mac OS X: 1 Back up Internet connection, make sure that your telephone cord is plugged into the optical drive and restarting the computer. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 65 If you have a problem using FireWire Target Disk Mode to transfer your files to install Mac OS X, applications, and Classic support. Restoring Your Computer's Software Use the software install and restore discs that came...
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... method to the Internet 77 If you selected "Manually" or "Using DHCP with a manual address," gather the following information: • Service provider name • User or account name • Password • ISP phone number • Alternate phone number • Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection: m First, choose your connection method (ask your...
... method to the Internet 77 If you selected "Manually" or "Using DHCP with a manual address," gather the following information: • Service provider name • User or account name • Password • ISP phone number • Alternate phone number • Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection: m First, choose your connection method (ask your...
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... configure your network, your connection. Important: If you did not select the option to connect automatically, you have a static IP address from the menu bar at the top of the display. 86 Appendix C Connecting to test your Internet connection is ready. If you will need to open your web browser or other TCP/IP application to the Internet For more information, choose Help > Internet Connect...
... configure your network, your connection. Important: If you did not select the option to connect automatically, you have a static IP address from the menu bar at the top of the display. 86 Appendix C Connecting to test your Internet connection is ready. If you will need to open your web browser or other TCP/IP application to the Internet For more information, choose Help > Internet Connect...
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... Mac OS X interface work in involve the Finder, so try searching for "Finder," too. You'll find introductory explanations for connecting devices with an external monitor port and an adapter for new users, users switching from Windows computers, and users upgrading from the adapter included with my optical drive? How do I make my iBook G4 battery last longer? Apple slot-loading optical drives support only round 12 cm discs. Warning: Inserting a nonstandard disc into your computer when...
... Mac OS X interface work in involve the Finder, so try searching for "Finder," too. You'll find introductory explanations for connecting devices with an external monitor port and an adapter for new users, users switching from Windows computers, and users upgrading from the adapter included with my optical drive? How do I make my iBook G4 battery last longer? Apple slot-loading optical drives support only round 12 cm discs. Warning: Inserting a nonstandard disc into your computer when...
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... automatically generated should not make or model, nor does it imply that the item complies with minimum conditions for you to the above settings may result in order for connection to the same number within any associated communications software) to use it provide any product... equipment indicates that only Telecom has accepted that any sort of the New Zealand telecommunications network. Information You Need in New Zealand This modem is compatible with all respects with the New Zealand telecommunications standards, ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the...
... automatically generated should not make or model, nor does it imply that the item complies with minimum conditions for you to the above settings may result in order for connection to the same number within any associated communications software) to use it provide any product... equipment indicates that only Telecom has accepted that any sort of the New Zealand telecommunications network. Information You Need in New Zealand This modem is compatible with all respects with the New Zealand telecommunications standards, ensuring the health and safety of the operator and the...
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... 39 Apple VGA Display Adapter 39 Apple Video Adapter 40 application freeze 29 B base station 36 battery 16, 45, 46 calibrating 16 charging 47 conservation 48, 94 disposal 47, 98 flashing lights 45 indicator lights 45 power 48 tips 48 blinking question mark 14 Bluetooth technology 37 brightness controls 7 built-in speakers 7, 45 burning DVDs 44 C cable modem 81 setting up 77 calibrating your battery 16 carrying your iBook G4 69 CDs 41 changing...
... 39 Apple VGA Display Adapter 39 Apple Video Adapter 40 application freeze 29 B base station 36 battery 16, 45, 46 calibrating 16 charging 47 conservation 48, 94 disposal 47, 98 flashing lights 45 indicator lights 45 power 48 tips 48 blinking question mark 14 Bluetooth technology 37 brightness controls 7 built-in speakers 7, 45 burning DVDs 44 C cable modem 81 setting up 77 calibrating your battery 16 carrying your iBook G4 69 CDs 41 changing...
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... networking capability 38 port 9, 38 external microphones 45 monitor 40 monitor port 9 F fan noise 95 finding your serial number 66 FireWire cable 34, 35 devices and battery power 35 port 9, 34 Target Disk Mode 34, 35 Force Quit 29 frozen application 29 function key 7 G general safety 71 green light 21 H hand positions 73 headphone port 9 I image size 20 inserting a disc 42 installation instructions 5 installing AirPort Extreme Card 51 memory 55 internal modem 39 port 9 Internet configuration 80 connection 65, 93 using Setup Assistant 87 Internet service...
... networking capability 38 port 9, 38 external microphones 45 monitor 40 monitor port 9 F fan noise 95 finding your serial number 66 FireWire cable 34, 35 devices and battery power 35 port 9, 34 Target Disk Mode 34, 35 Force Quit 29 frozen application 29 function key 7 G general safety 71 green light 21 H hand positions 73 headphone port 9 I image size 20 inserting a disc 42 installation instructions 5 installing AirPort Extreme Card 51 memory 55 internal modem 39 port 9 Internet configuration 80 connection 65, 93 using Setup Assistant 87 Internet service...
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... port Ethernet 9 external monitor 9 FireWire 9 headphone 9 internal modem 9 power adapter 7 USB 9 video out 9 power adapter 21, 70 port 7 Power button 7, 13 PPPoE 78 configuration 85 connections 78, 90 presentation mode (see display mirroring) 40 Print & Fax preferences 25 printing 25 setup 25 problems computer freezes 62 computer won't respond 61 computer won't turn on 62 display goes black 63 Internet connection 65, 90 pointer won't move 61 PPPoE connections 90 restoring your software 65 trouble ejecting a disc 64 trouble using AirPort...
... port Ethernet 9 external monitor 9 FireWire 9 headphone 9 internal modem 9 power adapter 7 USB 9 video out 9 power adapter 21, 70 port 7 Power button 7, 13 PPPoE 78 configuration 85 connections 78, 90 presentation mode (see display mirroring) 40 Print & Fax preferences 25 printing 25 setup 25 problems computer freezes 62 computer won't respond 61 computer won't turn on 62 display goes black 63 Internet connection 65, 90 pointer won't move 61 PPPoE connections 90 restoring your software 65 trouble ejecting a disc 64 trouble using AirPort...
