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...2 Chapter 3 5 Getting Started 6 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 8 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 10 Setting Up 15 How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? 16 Calibrating Your New Battery 16 What's Next? 19 The Basics 19 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power Adapter 22 Using... the Trackpad 23 Using the Keyboard 23 Using a Mouse 24 Learning About Mac OS X 24 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 25 Connecting to a Printer 26 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 26 ...
...2 Chapter 3 5 Getting Started 6 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 8 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 10 Setting Up 15 How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? 16 Calibrating Your New Battery 16 What's Next? 19 The Basics 19 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power Adapter 22 Using... the Trackpad 23 Using the Keyboard 23 Using a Mouse 24 Learning About Mac OS X 24 Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 25 Connecting to a Printer 26 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 26 ...
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..., and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 69 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 71 General Safety Instructions 72 Battery 72 Connectors and Ports 72 Avoid Hearing Damage 72 Apple and the Environment 73 Ergonomics Appendix C 75 Connecting to the Internet 77 Gathering the...
..., and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 69 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 71 General Safety Instructions 72 Battery 72 Connectors and Ports 72 Avoid Hearing Damage 72 Apple and the Environment 73 Ergonomics Appendix C 75 Connecting to the Internet 77 Gathering the...
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...also write music, documents, and other wireless hub, connect to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Display release button Push this key to F12). If you can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 on your iBook G4 hard disk with this key to activate the function ...Eject key Press and hold this built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to release your display and open your iBook G4 battery. Microphone Record sounds directly on and off or put it can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other kinds of media. Slot-loading optical ...
...also write music, documents, and other wireless hub, connect to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Display release button Push this key to F12). If you can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 on your iBook G4 hard disk with this key to activate the function ...Eject key Press and hold this built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to release your display and open your iBook G4 battery. Microphone Record sounds directly on and off or put it can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other kinds of media. Slot-loading optical ...
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...-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to the internal modem. Video out (external monitor) port Connect to other Ethernet devices. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using Your...
...-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to the internal modem. Video out (external monitor) port Connect to other Ethernet devices. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using Your...
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...modem. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection. the wrong type of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 39. Contact your telephone service provider if you...; Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, connect your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 75. Telephone cord W Internal modem port Make sure you connect the internal modem to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. For more information about your iBook G4 to an analog...
...modem. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection. the wrong type of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 39. Contact your telephone service provider if you...; Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, connect your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 75. Telephone cord W Internal modem port Make sure you connect the internal modem to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. For more information about your iBook G4 to an analog...
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...to set it up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Fees may apply. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up your Internet connection requires you through the registration process. See Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on ...page 75 for information about how to set up your connection yet or you don't know this information...
...to set it up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Fees may apply. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up your Internet connection requires you through the registration process. See Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on ...page 75 for information about how to set up your connection yet or you don't know this information...
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Important: You only have your iBook G4. After that, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully charged... to Panther booklet that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook G4 until the battery is at that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for information on how to...45. Continue to use your iBook G4. If you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until it automatically goes to ...
Important: You only have your iBook G4. After that, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully charged... to Panther booklet that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook G4 until the battery is at that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for information on how to...45. Continue to use your iBook G4. If you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until it automatically goes to ...
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.... Chapter 2 The Basics 21 A green light indicates that came with your computer, an indicator light comes on the computer to the computer. If you first connect your power adapter to your computer. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Attach the included AC cord to the...
.... Chapter 2 The Basics 21 A green light indicates that came with your computer, an indicator light comes on the computer to the computer. If you first connect your power adapter to your computer. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Attach the included AC cord to the...
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... pane of System Preferences to select your iBook G4, you can connect to the printer and print wirelessly. Many printers connect via a network connection, such as Ethernet. If you're connecting to a printer via a network, you may need to know your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with your... want to change. For more information about your iBook G4. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for "System Preferences" or for use a printer with the printer to install required software and connect the printer. Connecting to a Printer To use . Chapter 2 The...
... pane of System Preferences to select your iBook G4, you can connect to the printer and print wirelessly. Many printers connect via a network connection, such as Ethernet. If you're connecting to a printer via a network, you may need to know your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with your... want to change. For more information about your iBook G4. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for "System Preferences" or for use a printer with the printer to install required software and connect the printer. Connecting to a Printer To use . Chapter 2 The...
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... automatically on hold. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your iBook G4 for private listening right away. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. To monitor printing: m Click the Printer icon in your hearing. For more...
... automatically on hold. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your iBook G4 for private listening right away. You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. To monitor printing: m Click the Printer icon in your hearing. For more...
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... open Mac OS Help and search for "Ethernet" or "AirPort" for further help. Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device If you have a digital camera, videocamera, scanner, or other device that came with your iBook G4. For more information about FireWire, see "Ethernet (10/100Base-T)" on page 38 and ... Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen. • For more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Chapter 2 The Basics 27 Connecting to a Network If you can connect it to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos.
... open Mac OS Help and search for "Ethernet" or "AirPort" for further help. Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device If you have a digital camera, videocamera, scanner, or other device that came with your iBook G4. For more information about FireWire, see "Ethernet (10/100Base-T)" on page 38 and ... Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen. • For more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Chapter 2 The Basics 27 Connecting to a Network If you can connect it to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos.
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...; If your iBook G4 to another computer by clicking Network in the Finder Sidebar, or by choosing Go > Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar. • You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your computer to transfer files. Once connected, you can transfer files directly from Apple (fees apply). Transferring...
...; If your iBook G4 to another computer by clicking Network in the Finder Sidebar, or by choosing Go > Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar. • You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your computer to transfer files. Once connected, you can transfer files directly from Apple (fees apply). Transferring...
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... allows you can play CDs. See page 45. • iBook G4 battery that you to use your iBook G4 with included Apple VGA Display Adapter gives you can burn DVDs as digital videocameras and external hard drives. Using Your Computer 3 3 Your iBook G4 has many built-in features and connection capabilities. See page 45. • Security slot so that...
... allows you can play CDs. See page 45. • iBook G4 battery that you to use your iBook G4 with included Apple VGA Display Adapter gives you can burn DVDs as digital videocameras and external hard drives. Using Your Computer 3 3 Your iBook G4 has many built-in features and connection capabilities. See page 45. • Security slot so that...
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...need to restart or reconfigure your computer. ® Using USB Devices To use a USB device with your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen ...Apple has already included software to connect many USB devices. Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices. Note: If your computer, simply connect the device to use. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with earlier USB devices. Once you connect the device, it is running. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your iBook G4...
...need to restart or reconfigure your computer. ® Using USB Devices To use a USB device with your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen ...Apple has already included software to connect many USB devices. Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices. Note: If your computer, simply connect the device to use. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with earlier USB devices. Once you connect the device, it is running. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your iBook G4...
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You can also find information on USB devices available for your iBook G4 battery to become depleted faster. For information on the Apple USB website at their maximum data speed. USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as USB 1.1 compatible devices. ...However, these types of a separate power adapter with your iBook G4. Hi-Speed hubs can support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed devices as well as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of USB devices can cause your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at the...
You can also find information on USB devices available for your iBook G4 battery to become depleted faster. For information on the Apple USB website at their maximum data speed. USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as USB 1.1 compatible devices. ...However, these types of a separate power adapter with your iBook G4. Hi-Speed hubs can support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed devices as well as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of USB devices can cause your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at the...
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Apple has already included software to back up data or transfer files. • Start up from an external FireWire hard disk. Restart your computer. • Transfer files between your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a FireWire device, you can either install the software that came with many FireWire devices. Your computer...
Apple has already included software to back up data or transfer files. • Start up from an external FireWire hard disk. Restart your computer. • Transfer files between your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a FireWire device, you can either install the software that came with many FireWire devices. Your computer...
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...is shut down the T key. Apple recommends that prevents your computer from the iBook G4 FireWire connection instead of devices to the FireWire port on the iBook G4 to shut it down the computer, remove the FireWire devices, and restart your iBook G4 battery to connect your files. Or, if you... For More Information on FireWire Additional information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. If a device will be able to use FireWire to connect to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up to the iBook G4. However, these types of the devices in Mac...
...is shut down the T key. Apple recommends that prevents your computer from the iBook G4 FireWire connection instead of devices to the FireWire port on the iBook G4 to shut it down the computer, remove the FireWire devices, and restart your iBook G4 battery to connect your files. Or, if you... For More Information on FireWire Additional information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. If a device will be able to use FireWire to connect to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up to the iBook G4. However, these types of the devices in Mac...
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...® 36 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with both the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station and the original Apple AirPort Base Station and any 802.11b or 802.11g compliant products. The AirPort Extreme Card in the ...and Internet access (fees may vary with site conditions. Connection to the base station, which has a physical connection to install one, see "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory" on page 51. AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Your iBook G4 is compatible with AirPort.
...® 36 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with both the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station and the original Apple AirPort Base Station and any 802.11b or 802.11g compliant products. The AirPort Extreme Card in the ...and Internet access (fees may vary with site conditions. Connection to the base station, which has a physical connection to install one, see "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory" on page 51. AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Your iBook G4 is compatible with AirPort.
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..., mouse, and so on) • PDAs With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the following: • Use your iBook G4 to devices that traditionally connect devices together. Apple still recommends the use of up to 56 kilobits per second (kbit/s), so you purchased a Bluetooth® module, your... iBook G4 can use Bluetooth wireless technology, such as a modem to connect you can get help eliminate the need ...
..., mouse, and so on) • PDAs With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the following: • Use your iBook G4 to devices that traditionally connect devices together. Apple still recommends the use of up to 56 kilobits per second (kbit/s), so you purchased a Bluetooth® module, your... iBook G4 can use Bluetooth wireless technology, such as a modem to connect you can get help eliminate the need ...
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... Internet service provider (ISP). You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting to the Internet. You can use network printers, modems, and email; Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Your computer comes with your iBook G4, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. 38 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer You may be able to...
... Internet service provider (ISP). You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting to the Internet. You can use network printers, modems, and email; Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Your computer comes with your iBook G4, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. 38 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer You may be able to...