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... 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...
... 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...
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Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 69) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5
Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 69) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5
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Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function (Fn) key ® Microphone AirPort Extreme antenna ® Power button Built-in speaker ¯ Power adapter port Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button - Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls -
Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function (Fn) key ® Microphone AirPort Extreme antenna ® Power button Built-in speaker ¯ Power adapter port Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button - Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls -
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... in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to eject a disc. Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is activated, a green light glows on the key. If you can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 on and off or put it can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other...
... in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to eject a disc. Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is activated, a green light glows on the key. If you can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 on and off or put it can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other...
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..., see page 34. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable. f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices. Ç Security...Protect your iBook G4, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. Video out (external monitor) port Connect to a television, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold ...
..., see page 34. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable. f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices. Ç Security...Protect your iBook G4, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. Video out (external monitor) port Connect to a television, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold ...
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... prongs on page 21. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your power... adapter, you can attach the AC cord if desired. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the iBook G4 power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can set ...
... prongs on page 21. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your power... adapter, you can attach the AC cord if desired. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the iBook G4 power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can set ...
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... move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you may be drained. Hold down the Power button for Using the Trackpad" on page 22. Congratulations, you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. • If the computer still...
... move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you may be drained. Hold down the Power button for Using the Trackpad" on page 22. Congratulations, you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. • If the computer still...
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... battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook G4. Important: You only have your iBook G4. If you will help you 're unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information. • ...computer? If you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for information on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook G4 battery until the light on how to prevent...
... battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook G4. Important: You only have your iBook G4. If you will help you 're unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information. • ...computer? If you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for information on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook G4 battery until the light on how to prevent...
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.... Attach the included AC cord to the computer and recharges the computer's battery. If you first connect your power adapter to the computer. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the bottom of your computer, an ...indicator light comes on. Chapter 2 The Basics 21 When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. You can monitor the battery level using your power adapter, make sure the two prongs are snapped into their completely extended position before plugging it is...
.... Attach the included AC cord to the computer and recharges the computer's battery. If you first connect your power adapter to the computer. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the bottom of your computer, an ...indicator light comes on. Chapter 2 The Basics 21 When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. You can monitor the battery level using your power adapter, make sure the two prongs are snapped into their completely extended position before plugging it is...
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...8226; FireWire (400) port for networking and communications. See page 45. • iBook G4 battery that you to connect a television, VCR, or other audio equipment. Use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to play DVDs and burn CDs. See page 39. • Optical drive that allows you can burn... DVDs as printers, scanners, and other devices to use your iBook G4 stays where it should. See "Security Slot" on...
...8226; FireWire (400) port for networking and communications. See page 45. • iBook G4 battery that you to connect a television, VCR, or other audio equipment. Use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to play DVDs and burn CDs. See page 39. • Optical drive that allows you can burn... DVDs as printers, scanners, and other devices to use your iBook G4 stays where it should. See "Security Slot" on...
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... iBook G4. You can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to operate at www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 If you are using the device for "USB." For information on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/usb. However, these types of a separate power adapter ...Speed devices as well as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of USB devices can cause your iBook G4 battery to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. Choose Help > Mac Help in the menu bar and search for an extended period, it is available in Mac OS Help...
... iBook G4. You can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to operate at www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 If you are using the device for "USB." For information on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/usb. However, these types of a separate power adapter ...Speed devices as well as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of USB devices can cause your iBook G4 battery to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. Choose Help > Mac Help in the menu bar and search for an extended period, it is available in Mac OS Help...
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... can connect two FireWire-equipped computers with a FireWire cable to shut it 's a good idea to connect your power adapter to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. You can now drag and drop files between the systems. 4 When you have a problem that prevents your computer...from the iBook G4 FireWire connection instead of FireWire devices can cause your iBook G4 is a good idea to the iBook G4. Apple recommends that only one FireWire device that your iBook G4 battery to become depleted faster. To connect your iBook G4 to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up your iBook G4 in ...
... can connect two FireWire-equipped computers with a FireWire cable to shut it 's a good idea to connect your power adapter to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. You can now drag and drop files between the systems. 4 When you have a problem that prevents your computer...from the iBook G4 FireWire connection instead of FireWire devices can cause your iBook G4 is a good idea to the iBook G4. Apple recommends that only one FireWire device that your iBook G4 battery to become depleted faster. To connect your iBook G4 to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up your iBook G4 in ...
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...page 75. f ® Apple VGA Display Adapter Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 39 Using Your Modem Your iBook G4 comes with a digital phone line. The modem will not work with an Apple 56K internal modem (V.92 compliant) installed. Use the included Apple VGA Display Adapter to monitors and projectors that allow.... More information about the internal modem is also available in homes. Make sure you have VGA output. For information on your iBook G4 to connect your computer and the other end into the modem port on how to establish an Internet connection, see Appendix C, ...
...page 75. f ® Apple VGA Display Adapter Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 39 Using Your Modem Your iBook G4 comes with a digital phone line. The modem will not work with an Apple 56K internal modem (V.92 compliant) installed. Use the included Apple VGA Display Adapter to monitors and projectors that allow.... More information about the internal modem is also available in homes. Make sure you have VGA output. For information on your iBook G4 to connect your computer and the other end into the modem port on how to establish an Internet connection, see Appendix C, ...
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... ensure that your iBook G4 automatically detects the external display or projector, be of System Preferences or by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR), or play DVD-Video discs on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the VGA display cable to the Apple VGA Display Adapter, and then connect the adapter to come from...
... ensure that your iBook G4 automatically detects the external display or projector, be of System Preferences or by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR), or play DVD-Video discs on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the VGA display cable to the Apple VGA Display Adapter, and then connect the adapter to come from...
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... TV or other device, then connect the adapter to the audio input ports on your device. 3 Turn on the external device. To adjust how the images are not supported. You can install or use most DVD discs. Important: The optical drive on your iBook G4 supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer... from the menu bar and search for "monitor." Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4: 1 Connect an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to the composite or S-video connector of System Preferences.
... TV or other device, then connect the adapter to the audio input ports on your device. 3 Turn on the external device. To adjust how the images are not supported. You can install or use most DVD discs. Important: The optical drive on your iBook G4 supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer... from the menu bar and search for "monitor." Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4: 1 Connect an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to the composite or S-video connector of System Preferences.
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.... For more information about how to be able to use your own customized digital media project, burn it on a blank recordable DVD disc, and play it . 4 Click the Burn Disc icon beside the disc name in the Finder Sidebar. Important: If your battery runs down when you ...can create your power adapter when burning a DVD. 44 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Recording Information on a DVD If you have an optional SuperDrive, you can also record other kinds of digital data, such as backing up files...
.... For more information about how to be able to use your own customized digital media project, burn it on a blank recordable DVD disc, and play it . 4 Click the Burn Disc icon beside the disc name in the Finder Sidebar. Important: If your battery runs down when you ...can create your power adapter when burning a DVD. 44 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Recording Information on a DVD If you have an optional SuperDrive, you can also record other kinds of digital data, such as backing up files...
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...your battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on your hard disk using your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Your iBook G4 comes with the battery in or out of System Preferences. You can record sounds, use the... Sound pane of System Preferences to use, including microphones connected via USB. Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your iBook G4 off features such as iMovie, that you can connect external speakers, headphones, and other audio equipment to easily change volume....
...your battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on your hard disk using your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Your iBook G4 comes with the battery in or out of System Preferences. You can record sounds, use the... Sound pane of System Preferences to use, including microphones connected via USB. Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your iBook G4 off features such as iMovie, that you can connect external speakers, headphones, and other audio equipment to easily change volume....
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...turn clockwise to show the percentage of charge, you may sometimes notice that the battery does not maintain a full charge of 100% when the power adapter is attached. Plug in the Finder menu bar is set to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. If no lights are visible, the ... with a fully charged battery (see the next section). Turn it will not start up unless the power adapter is connected. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4. Important: If only one flashing light is on and off. When the battery level eventually drops below 95...
...turn clockwise to show the percentage of charge, you may sometimes notice that the battery does not maintain a full charge of 100% when the power adapter is attached. Plug in the Finder menu bar is set to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. If no lights are visible, the ... with a fully charged battery (see the next section). Turn it will not start up unless the power adapter is connected. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4. Important: If only one flashing light is on and off. When the battery level eventually drops below 95...
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... and disconnect peripheral devices not in the menu bar. For more quickly if the computer is based on page 98. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with your local environmental laws and guidelines. To replace the battery: m Place the left in sleep. The battery charge level displayed is off...
... and disconnect peripheral devices not in the menu bar. For more quickly if the computer is based on page 98. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with your local environmental laws and guidelines. To replace the battery: m Place the left in sleep. The battery charge level displayed is off...
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.... If you have been using your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using one 1 GB DIMM in the next section, then proceed to "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card" on page 54 or "Installing Additional Memory" on page 55. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other...
.... If you have been using your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using one 1 GB DIMM in the next section, then proceed to "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card" on page 54 or "Installing Additional Memory" on page 55. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other...