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iBook G4 Getting Started Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer
iBook G4 Getting Started Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer
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Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 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...
Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 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...
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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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Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls - Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 -
Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls - Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started 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 -
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... and hold this key to F12). Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Trackpad Move the pointer on page 31. If you can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other kinds of the sound coming from the built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your iBook G4. Built-in microphone (located to music, movies, games...
... and hold this key to F12). Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Trackpad Move the pointer on page 31. If you can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other kinds of the sound coming from the built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your iBook G4. Built-in microphone (located to music, movies, games...
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Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port USB 2.0 ports f Headphone port Video out port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port USB 2.0 ports f Headphone port Video out port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...page 34. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA ...Apple VGA Display Adapter. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to other Ethernet devices. Video out (external monitor) port Connect to the internal modem. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to your iBook G4...
...page 34. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA ...Apple VGA Display Adapter. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to other Ethernet devices. Video out (external monitor) port Connect to the internal modem. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to your iBook G4...
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Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can attach the AC cord if desired. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into their completely extended position before you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Step 1: Plug... In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter, you plug the adapter into the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your AC plug into the iBook G4 power adapter...
Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can attach the AC cord if desired. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into their completely extended position before you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Step 1: Plug... In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter, you plug the adapter into the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your AC plug into the iBook G4 power adapter...
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... other types of line could damage the modem. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Contact your iBook G4 to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in homes. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 the wrong type of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 75. ® Step 2: Connect Your Cables...
... other types of line could damage the modem. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Contact your iBook G4 to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in homes. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 the wrong type of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 75. ® Step 2: Connect Your Cables...
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...Internet service provider (ISP). Setting up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Then connect the other end of the cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. 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 connection yet or you don't ...about how to set it later. It will also help you set up your iBook G4. If you can skip that process and come back to set up your computer, a setup assistant welcomes you and takes you start up your computer and Internet connection. If you know this information, you '...
...Internet service provider (ISP). Setting up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Then connect the other end of the cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. 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 connection yet or you don't ...about how to set it later. It will also help you set up your iBook G4. If you can skip that process and come back to set up your computer, a setup assistant welcomes you and takes you start up your computer and Internet connection. If you know this information, you '...
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You should hear a tone when you press the Power button to 1 second). It takes the computer a few moments to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up to start up. The setup assistant launches automatically to shut down again. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you may cause the computer to help you. ® Power button Note: When you turn on the computer. 1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®).
You should hear a tone when you press the Power button to 1 second). It takes the computer a few moments to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up to start up. The setup assistant launches automatically to shut down again. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you may cause the computer to help you. ® Power button Note: When you turn on the computer. 1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®).
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...Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when you press the Power button. • The battery may need to reinstall system software. 2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on... means that you may be drained. Then press the Power button again. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on page 65. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started You see "Tips for 4 to the computer. Try restarting. The plug should light when you plug it into both the computer and a power source...
...Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when you press the Power button. • The battery may need to reinstall system software. 2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on... means that you may be drained. Then press the Power button again. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on page 65. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started You see "Tips for 4 to the computer. Try restarting. The plug should light when you plug it into both the computer and a power source...
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... can quickly wake it down your computer, do one of the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from your iBook G4 for a day or two, shut it . To shut down . Moving your computer to start up from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep ..., open , press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Putting Your iBook G4 to sleep, do one of the following : • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from the hard disk. When the computer is in the dialog that appears. To ...
... can quickly wake it down your computer, do one of the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from your iBook G4 for a day or two, shut it . To shut down . Moving your computer to start up from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep ..., open , press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 Putting Your iBook G4 to sleep, do one of the following : • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from the hard disk. When the computer is in the dialog that appears. To ...
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... that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for information on a Mac. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Check out Chapter 2, "The Basics," on the screen. Important: You only have your iBook G4. Open Mac OS Help and see the "New to prevent your battery from your battery, complete the ...following steps sometime during the first week you have to fully discharge and then charge your iBook G4 until it . It will see the first low-battery warning dialog on page 19. • Have fun trying out your computer's applications...
... that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for information on a Mac. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Check out Chapter 2, "The Basics," on the screen. Important: You only have your iBook G4. Open Mac OS Help and see the "New to prevent your battery from your battery, complete the ...following steps sometime during the first week you have to fully discharge and then charge your iBook G4 until it . It will see the first low-battery warning dialog on page 19. • Have fun trying out your computer's applications...
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...More Questions? Other Support • If you're having a problem that prevents you can't find the answer to www.apple.com/support. • If you from using your Macintosh is available right on your computer. 1 Click the Finder ... keyboard. See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 93. • For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to your problem in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, ... page 61. • Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17
...More Questions? Other Support • If you're having a problem that prevents you can't find the answer to www.apple.com/support. • If you from using your Macintosh is available right on your computer. 1 Click the Finder ... keyboard. See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 93. • For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to your problem in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, ... page 61. • Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17
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... you were instructed on the other computer and you can transfer files. When you start up your iBook G4 in FireWire Target Disk Mode, your computer to a network using FireWire to transfer files, see "Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire" on page 35. • If you have a...gives you can transfer files directly from Apple (fees apply). For information about transferring files and documents, open Mac OS Help and search for a .Mac account from one computer to the other computers can access them. • If you connect your iBook G4 appears as DSL, cable modem, ...
... you were instructed on the other computer and you can transfer files. When you start up your iBook G4 in FireWire Target Disk Mode, your computer to a network using FireWire to transfer files, see "Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire" on page 35. • If you have a...gives you can transfer files directly from Apple (fees apply). For information about transferring files and documents, open Mac OS Help and search for a .Mac account from one computer to the other computers can access them. • If you connect your iBook G4 appears as DSL, cable modem, ...
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...use the Internet to work with your computer using FireWire Target Disk Mode. FireWire Your computer has one FireWire 400 port ( ). Apple has already included software to locate, download, and install the correct software. 34 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Your computer automatically detects ...your computer, connect the device to back up data or transfer files. • Start up from an external FireWire hard disk. Restart your computer. • Transfer files between your iBook G4 and another FireWire-equipped computer using video-editing software such as DV cameras, printers, ...
...use the Internet to work with your computer using FireWire Target Disk Mode. FireWire Your computer has one FireWire 400 port ( ). Apple has already included software to locate, download, and install the correct software. 34 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Your computer automatically detects ...your computer, connect the device to back up data or transfer files. • Start up from an external FireWire hard disk. Restart your computer. • Transfer files between your iBook G4 and another FireWire-equipped computer using video-editing software such as DV cameras, printers, ...
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...port is shut down. 2 Use a FireWire cable to connect your iBook G4 to another computer and access your computer. Apple recommends that prevents your power adapter to connect your computer from the computer. You can cause your iBook G4 and immediately hold down the T key. If a device will be ...Disk Mode, it is available in the daisy chain should get power from starting up, you are finished transferring files, drag the iBook G4 hard disk icon to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up your iBook G4 in the Finder menu bar and search for "FireWire." The other and ...
...port is shut down. 2 Use a FireWire cable to connect your iBook G4 to another computer and access your computer. Apple recommends that prevents your power adapter to connect your computer from the computer. You can cause your iBook G4 and immediately hold down the T key. If a device will be ...Disk Mode, it is available in the daisy chain should get power from starting up, you are finished transferring files, drag the iBook G4 hard disk icon to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up your iBook G4 in the Finder menu bar and search for "FireWire." The other and ...
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...music files on the desktop. 3 Drag files and folders to your iBook G4 has a Combo drive, you can record data on using DVD Player, choose Help > DVD Player Help from your stereo. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 43 You'll find DVD Player provides easy-to record. 3 Insert a blank CD-R or...for the disc appears on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, see the onscreen help for starting, stopping, and viewing DVDs. You can also connect your iBook G4 has a Combo drive or optional SuperDrive, you can play a DVD-Video disc. For More Information • For instructions on CD-R and CD-RW discs....
...music files on the desktop. 3 Drag files and folders to your iBook G4 has a Combo drive, you can record data on using DVD Player, choose Help > DVD Player Help from your stereo. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 43 You'll find DVD Player provides easy-to record. 3 Insert a blank CD-R or...for the disc appears on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, see the onscreen help for starting, stopping, and viewing DVDs. You can also connect your iBook G4 has a Combo drive or optional SuperDrive, you can play a DVD-Video disc. For More Information • For instructions on CD-R and CD-RW discs....
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... charging is connected. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4. Battery Latch 46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer When the battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it will not start up unless the power adapter is not continuously cycled on , very little charge is attached. If...
... charging is connected. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4. Battery Latch 46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer When the battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it will not start up unless the power adapter is not continuously cycled on , very little charge is attached. If...