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...-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iBook, iCal, iMovie, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are owned by method claims of Apple Computer, Inc. is under license therefrom. Mention of U.S. Apple assumes no ... countries. .Mac is protected by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Simultaneously published in the U.S. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. and...
...-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iBook, iCal, iMovie, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are owned by method claims of Apple Computer, Inc. is under license therefrom. Mention of U.S. Apple assumes no ... countries. .Mac is protected by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Simultaneously published in the U.S. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. and...
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...? 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...
...? 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...
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...). Media Eject key Press and hold this built-in speakers and headphone port. Microphone Record sounds directly on your iBook G4. Built-in the iBook G4 keyboard. AirPort Extreme antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme Card and an AirPort Extreme Base Station or other digital files on the... documents, and other wireless hub, connect to the Trash. When the numeric keypad is in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 battery. Trackpad Move the pointer on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical ...
...). Media Eject key Press and hold this built-in speakers and headphone port. Microphone Record sounds directly on your iBook G4. Built-in the iBook G4 keyboard. AirPort Extreme antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme Card and an AirPort Extreme Base Station or other digital files on the... documents, and other wireless hub, connect to the Trash. When the numeric keypad is in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 battery. Trackpad Move the pointer on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical ...
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... out (external monitor) port Connect to a television, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included...cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to the internal modem. For additional information about these features, see page 34. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4, such as digital...
... out (external monitor) port Connect to a television, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included...cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to the internal modem. For additional information about these features, see page 34. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4, such as digital...
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...the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from the hard disk. To put the computer to Sleep If you open the display. • If the display is closed, open , press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. Your iBook G4 automatically wakes from sleep when you...is spinning can put your iBook G4, you can quickly wake it . Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you move your computer, do one of the following : • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from your iBook G4 for a day or two, shut it down your iBook G4. To shut down . To...
...the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from the hard disk. To put the computer to Sleep If you open the display. • If the display is closed, open , press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. Your iBook G4 automatically wakes from sleep when you...is spinning can put your iBook G4, you can quickly wake it . Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you move your computer, do one of the following : • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from your iBook G4 for a day or two, shut it down your iBook G4. To shut down . To...
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...your problem in these places, see the AppleCare materials 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 ...Finder icon in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on contacting Apple. Other Support • If you're having a problem that came with your computer, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 61...the bottom of the information about using your computer for information on your keyboard. What If I Have More Questions?
...your problem in these places, see the AppleCare materials 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 ...Finder icon in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on contacting Apple. Other Support • If you're having a problem that came with your computer, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 61...the bottom of the information about using your computer for information on your keyboard. What If I Have More Questions?
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... accidental trackpad input" option in mind these tips: • Use only one finger. • Do not use any other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu...humidity or condensation, gently wipe it . • Never use a pen or any kind of cleaning solution on using the trackpad, keep in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the screen. For more information on the trackpad. Using the Trackpad The trackpad is sensitive to click and double-click directly ...
... accidental trackpad input" option in mind these tips: • Use only one finger. • Do not use any other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu...humidity or condensation, gently wipe it . • Never use a pen or any kind of cleaning solution on using the trackpad, keep in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the screen. For more information on the trackpad. Using the Trackpad The trackpad is sensitive to click and double-click directly ...
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...." If you can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. You'll find quite a list of keyboard shortcuts for the numeric keypad have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you like to use keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, open Mac OS Help and search... connector into the USB 2.0 port and use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Num Lock key Numeric keypad ® To use your keyboard doesn't seem to turn it off. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard...
...." If you can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. You'll find quite a list of keyboard shortcuts for the numeric keypad have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you like to use keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, open Mac OS Help and search... connector into the USB 2.0 port and use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. Num Lock key Numeric keypad ® To use your keyboard doesn't seem to turn it off. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard...
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... the Internet to connect many USB devices. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you connect the device, it is running. Apple has already included software to work with two USB 2.0 ports ( ), also referred to... detects newly connected devices. Note: If your computer, simply connect the device to use . Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your iBook G4 comes with many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives.
... the Internet to connect many USB devices. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you connect the device, it is running. Apple has already included software to work with two USB 2.0 ports ( ), also referred to... detects newly connected devices. Note: If your computer, simply connect the device to use . Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your iBook G4 comes with many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives.
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... USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on USB devices available for your iBook G4. However, these types of a separate power adapter with your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/usb. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 You can cause your computer and provides...USB ports (usually four or seven). 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 also find information on your iBook G4 battery to connect the iBook G4 power adapter.
... USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on USB devices available for your iBook G4. However, these types of a separate power adapter with your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/usb. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 You can cause your computer and provides...USB ports (usually four or seven). 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 also find information on your iBook G4 battery to connect the iBook G4 power adapter.
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...utility. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 37 Bluetooth wireless technology devices include: • Computers • Cell phones • Peripherals (keyboard, mouse, and so on) • PDAs With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can connect to each other wirelessly within the Applications folder) ... without cables or send your iBook G4 can also find information on the Apple Bluetooth website at www.apple.com/support. Your phone can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport or at www.apple.com/bluetooth. Additional information on...
...utility. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 37 Bluetooth wireless technology devices include: • Computers • Cell phones • Peripherals (keyboard, mouse, and so on) • PDAs With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can connect to each other wirelessly within the Applications folder) ... without cables or send your iBook G4 can also find information on the Apple Bluetooth website at www.apple.com/support. Your phone can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport or at www.apple.com/bluetooth. Additional information on...
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Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided. If that may need to flip the disc over. ® 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is normal. Allow the disc to the Trash. • Press and hold the Media Eject ( ) key on the keyboard until you feel the drive... trackpad button. 42 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer The disc may be inserted nearly all the way in . Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc: 1 With the computer turned on, insert the disc (with the label facing up) into the drive slot until the disc...
Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided. If that may need to flip the disc over. ® 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is normal. Allow the disc to the Trash. • Press and hold the Media Eject ( ) key on the keyboard until you feel the drive... trackpad button. 42 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer The disc may be inserted nearly all the way in . Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc: 1 With the computer turned on, insert the disc (with the label facing up) into the drive slot until the disc...
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... controls from its battery. You can record sounds, use the Sound pane of your iBook G4 off features such as the date and time. You can check the charge with the battery in your keyboard allow you use , including microphones connected via USB. You can determine the charge left... in the battery. Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Your iBook G4 comes with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone. For more...
... controls from its battery. You can record sounds, use the Sound pane of your iBook G4 off features such as the date and time. You can check the charge with the battery in your keyboard allow you use , including microphones connected via USB. You can determine the charge left... in the battery. Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Your iBook G4 comes with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone. For more...
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... Options, and choose Automatic from the Processor Performance pop-up menu. (To set your iBook G4 battery can turn them on in the AirPort and Bluetooth panes of System Preferences.) • Remove CD and DVD discs when they are not in use. • Quit open applications that you are ...the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, click Show Details to spin down after inactivity of five minutes or less. For More Information on the iBook G4 keyboard. • Set the hard disk to see the settings. Choose Battery Power from the "Settings for "battery." 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer...
... Options, and choose Automatic from the Processor Performance pop-up menu. (To set your iBook G4 battery can turn them on in the AirPort and Bluetooth panes of System Preferences.) • Remove CD and DVD discs when they are not in use. • Quit open applications that you are ...the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, click Show Details to spin down after inactivity of five minutes or less. For More Information on the iBook G4 keyboard. • Set the hard disk to see the settings. Choose Battery Power from the "Settings for "battery." 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer...
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...your computer didn't come with older AirPort Cards. Note: Your iBook G4 is not covered by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The memory slot can purchase one memory slot that you access by removing the computer's keyboard. If you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, such...200-pin • PC2100 DDR 266 Type RAM 51 Enhancing Your Computer 4 4 You can install an AirPort Extreme Card in your iBook G4 yourself or have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Warning: Apple recommends that you have it installed by the limited warranty on the logic board.
...your computer didn't come with older AirPort Cards. Note: Your iBook G4 is not covered by an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The memory slot can purchase one memory slot that you access by removing the computer's keyboard. If you attempt to install memory and damage your equipment, such...200-pin • PC2100 DDR 266 Type RAM 51 Enhancing Your Computer 4 4 You can install an AirPort Extreme Card in your iBook G4 yourself or have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Warning: Apple recommends that you have it installed by the limited warranty on the logic board.
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... 4 Enhancing Your Computer If you must first remove the battery and keyboard. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter turn. Battery Latch Warning: The internal components of memory you can install in your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your...
... 4 Enhancing Your Computer If you must first remove the battery and keyboard. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter turn. Battery Latch Warning: The internal components of memory you can install in your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your...
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... flathead screwdriver to turn the screw one half turn. 3 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from the display. 2 Release the keyboard by sliding the two plastic tabs away from your body. • If you are installing an AirPort Extreme Card, continue to the next section. •...; If you are installing memory, skip to "Installing Additional Memory" on the palm rest. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 53 Then lift the keyboard, flip it over, and lay it may be locked. Locate the plastic tab next to the Num Lock key.
... flathead screwdriver to turn the screw one half turn. 3 Touch a metal surface inside the computer to discharge any static electricity from the display. 2 Release the keyboard by sliding the two plastic tabs away from your body. • If you are installing an AirPort Extreme Card, continue to the next section. •...; If you are installing memory, skip to "Installing Additional Memory" on the palm rest. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 53 Then lift the keyboard, flip it over, and lay it may be locked. Locate the plastic tab next to the Num Lock key.
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... install an AirPort Extreme Card: 1 Flip up ) into the slot until you feel it is seated completely. 2 Press the wire bracket down to "Replacing the Keyboard and Battery" on page 52. Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Make sure you have completed the steps in "Removing the Battery and... Keyboard" on page 57. 54 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer Slide the AirPort Extreme Card (logo side up the wire bracket and connect the end of the ...
... install an AirPort Extreme Card: 1 Flip up ) into the slot until you feel it is seated completely. 2 Press the wire bracket down to "Replacing the Keyboard and Battery" on page 52. Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Make sure you have completed the steps in "Removing the Battery and... Keyboard" on page 57. 54 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer Slide the AirPort Extreme Card (logo side up the wire bracket and connect the end of the ...
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Lift the wire bracket that secure the RAM shield, then carefully lift it out. Installing Additional Memory Make sure you place a soft cloth between the two. 2 Remove the four screws that holds the card, remove the card from the slot, and detach the antenna. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 55 To install additional memory: 1 If you have completed the steps in "Removing the Battery and Keyboard" on your AirPort Extreme Card on page 52. Wire bracket To prevent scratching, don't rest your iBook G4 unless you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed, remove the card.
Lift the wire bracket that secure the RAM shield, then carefully lift it out. Installing Additional Memory Make sure you place a soft cloth between the two. 2 Remove the four screws that holds the card, remove the card from the slot, and detach the antenna. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 55 To install additional memory: 1 If you have completed the steps in "Removing the Battery and Keyboard" on your AirPort Extreme Card on page 52. Wire bracket To prevent scratching, don't rest your iBook G4 unless you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed, remove the card.
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6 Replace the RAM shield and AirPort Extreme Card, if you 've completed installing the memory card, proceed to the next section and "Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory" on page 59. Replacing the Keyboard and Battery 1 Replace the keyboard by inserting it at an angle and gently lowering it into place. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 57 Now that you have one.
6 Replace the RAM shield and AirPort Extreme Card, if you 've completed installing the memory card, proceed to the next section and "Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory" on page 59. Replacing the Keyboard and Battery 1 Replace the keyboard by inserting it at an angle and gently lowering it into place. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 57 Now that you have one.