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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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...or decrease the volume of media. Built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to F12). Trackpad Move the pointer on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to release your display and open your iBook G4 hard disk with this key to activate the function keys...Combo drive, it to sleep. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in stereo speakers (2) Listen to the Internet wirelessly. When the numeric keypad is in the iBook G4 keyboard. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 battery.
...or decrease the volume of media. Built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to F12). Trackpad Move the pointer on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to release your display and open your iBook G4 hard disk with this key to activate the function keys...Combo drive, it to sleep. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in stereo speakers (2) Listen to the Internet wirelessly. When the numeric keypad is in the iBook G4 keyboard. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 battery.
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...to set up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting up your Internet connection requires you know this information, have it on page 75 for information about how to it up your iBook G4. If you to ...the computer's Ethernet port. It will also help you through the registration process. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up your computer and Internet connection. Fees may apply. Then connect the other end of the cord to the...
...to set up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Setting up your Internet connection requires you know this information, have it on page 75 for information about how to it up your iBook G4. If you to ...the computer's Ethernet port. It will also help you through the registration process. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up your computer and Internet connection. Fees may apply. Then connect the other end of the cord to the...
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It takes the computer a few moments to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up . The setup assistant launches automatically to help you. ® Power button Note: When you may cause the computer to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you press the Power button to start up to shut down again. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. 1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®).
It takes the computer a few moments to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up . The setup assistant launches automatically to help you. ® Power button Note: When you may cause the computer to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you press the Power button to start up to shut down again. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. 1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®).
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...61. You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the...happens when you press the Power button. • The battery may need to reinstall system software. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on page 22. Problems Turning the Computer On? 2 Use your finger across the trackpad. • To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use a mouse...
...61. You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the...happens when you press the Power button. • The battery may need to reinstall system software. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on page 22. Problems Turning the Computer On? 2 Use your finger across the trackpad. • To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use a mouse...
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... , press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. Moving your iBook G4 for only a short time, put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard... from sleep when you aren't going to sleep or shut it down. How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 To put your computer to use your iBook G4. To shut down . Your iBook G4 automatically wakes from the hard disk. When the computer is in the dialog that appears. ...
... , press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. Moving your iBook G4 for only a short time, put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard... from sleep when you aren't going to sleep or shut it down. How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 To put your computer to use your iBook G4. To shut down . Your iBook G4 automatically wakes from the hard disk. When the computer is in the dialog that appears. ...
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... keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. For prolonged use, place your iBook G4 on to know . For example, your hard disk and optical drive may turn on a flat, stable surface. As you get warm. The bottom of the case is normal for some time, a small fan may whir and click ...as they access information or load and eject discs. Whenever you stop spinning before you transport the computer. When using your iBook G4 or when...
... keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. For prolonged use, place your iBook G4 on to know . For example, your hard disk and optical drive may turn on a flat, stable surface. As you get warm. The bottom of the case is normal for some time, a small fan may whir and click ...as they access information or load and eject discs. Whenever you stop spinning before you transport the computer. When using your iBook G4 or when...
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... across the screen, move your finger. If the trackpad becomes moist from the menu bar at the top of cleaning solution on the trackpad. You turn on this problem by selecting the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. 22 Chapter 2 The Basics For more...
... across the screen, move your finger. If the trackpad becomes moist from the menu bar at the top of cleaning solution on the trackpad. You turn on this problem by selecting the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. 22 Chapter 2 The Basics For more...
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...If you like to be working correctly, check the Num Lock key. When you can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. You can insert the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use your keyboard doesn't seem to use...keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, open Mac OS Help and search for menu commands (such as x-Q to turn it off. Using a Mouse If you have a smaller secondary label. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. You'll find quite a list of ...
...If you like to be working correctly, check the Num Lock key. When you can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. You can insert the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use your keyboard doesn't seem to use...keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, open Mac OS Help and search for menu commands (such as x-Q to turn it off. Using a Mouse If you have a smaller secondary label. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. You'll find quite a list of ...
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...iBook G4 doesn't support external display resolutions above 1024 x 768. 40 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer You can adjust the resolution on an external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR), or play DVD...projector with a VGA connector to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the VGA display cable to the Apple VGA Display Adapter, and then connect the adapter to that your iBook G4. Your iBook G4 automatically detects the external display. Important: To ensure...
...iBook G4 doesn't support external display resolutions above 1024 x 768. 40 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer You can adjust the resolution on an external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR), or play DVD...projector with a VGA connector to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the VGA display cable to the Apple VGA Display Adapter, and then connect the adapter to that your iBook G4. Your iBook G4 automatically detects the external display. Important: To ensure...
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...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. For More Information on Using an ...iBook G4 to the audio input ports on your device. 3 Turn on the external device. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 41 To adjust how the images are not supported. Using Your Optical Drive You can also write music, documents, and other information on CD discs and music from DVD discs if your iBook G4 supports standard circular 12...
...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. For More Information on Using an ...iBook G4 to the audio input ports on your device. 3 Turn on the external device. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 41 To adjust how the images are not supported. Using Your Optical Drive You can also write music, documents, and other information on CD discs and music from DVD discs if your iBook G4 supports standard circular 12...
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This is ready to be using the disc and try again. To use the second side, you need to 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 ejects. If that may need to fully... the drive catch the disc and take it in the rest of the way in before removing or reinserting it. Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided. Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use . Allow the disc to flip the disc over. ® 2 When the icon for the disc appears...
This is ready to be using the disc and try again. To use the second side, you need to 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 ejects. If that may need to fully... the drive catch the disc and take it in the rest of the way in before removing or reinserting it. Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided. Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use . Allow the disc to flip the disc over. ® 2 When the icon for the disc appears...
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...Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can also access these controls from its battery. You can determine the charge left in your iBook G4. You can run your iBook G4 off features such as the date and time. The volume controls on your battery, see "Charging a Battery" on the ...battery runs low while you are working, attach your iBook G4, you can also connect external USB microphones or other sound output devices to show how much charge is a stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. You can help to easily change volume. Turning off one , attach the power adapter, shut down ...
...Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can also access these controls from its battery. You can determine the charge left in your iBook G4. You can run your iBook G4 off features such as the date and time. The volume controls on your battery, see "Charging a Battery" on the ...battery runs low while you are working, attach your iBook G4, you can also connect external USB microphones or other sound output devices to show how much charge is a stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. You can help to easily change volume. Turning off one , attach the power adapter, shut down ...
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... drops below 95 percent, it will not start up unless the power adapter is left. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with a fully charged battery (see the next section...). Turn it . Important: If only one flashing light is on and off. This saves battery life as charging is ... over and locate the battery latch. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4.
... drops below 95 percent, it will not start up unless the power adapter is left. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with a fully charged battery (see the next section...). Turn it . Important: If only one flashing light is on and off. This saves battery life as charging is ... over and locate the battery latch. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4.
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... after inactivity of five minutes or less. For More Information 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 not in use . (Use the AirPort and Bluetooth status... and peripheral devices you're currently using . • If you work time your iBook G4 battery can turn AirPort or Bluetooth off when not in use . • Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on the iBook G4 keyboard. • Set the hard disk to conserve power while you have an AirPort...
... after inactivity of five minutes or less. For More Information 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 not in use . (Use the AirPort and Bluetooth status... and peripheral devices you're currently using . • If you work time your iBook G4 battery can turn AirPort or Bluetooth off when not in use . • Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on the iBook G4 keyboard. • Set the hard disk to conserve power while you have an AirPort...
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... an AirPort Extreme Card" on page 54 or "Installing Additional Memory" on page 55. Removing the Battery and Keyboard 1 Shut down your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 52 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer If you have been ... Latch Warning: The internal components of memory you can install in your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using your computer. The recommended maximum amount of your iBook G4 may be hot. Follow the steps in the memory slot. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter...
... an AirPort Extreme Card" on page 54 or "Installing Additional Memory" on page 55. Removing the Battery and Keyboard 1 Shut down your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 52 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer If you have been ... Latch Warning: The internal components of memory you can install in your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using your computer. The recommended maximum amount of your iBook G4 may be hot. Follow the steps in the memory slot. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter...
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... it over, and lay it may be locked. If the keyboard doesn't pop up, it on page 55. Use a small 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. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 53 2 Release the keyboard by...
... it over, and lay it may be locked. If the keyboard doesn't pop up, it on page 55. Use a small 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. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 53 2 Release the keyboard by...
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Place the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. Gently press the right side of the battery into place. 4 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 58 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 2 To prevent unauthorized access to your AirPort Extreme Card or memory module, you can lock the keyboard by turning the keyboard screw one half turn. ® 3 Replace the battery.
Place the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. Gently press the right side of the battery into place. 4 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 58 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 2 To prevent unauthorized access to your AirPort Extreme Card or memory module, you can lock the keyboard by turning the keyboard screw one half turn. ® 3 Replace the battery.
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... when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. For instructions, see if that came with your computer. To turn off your system extensions to see page 65. • If you have two iBook G4 Software Install and Restore DVDs, insert the first disc into your keyboard and the Power button (®). Click Restart Classic. You...
... when the computer freezes or doesn't respond. For instructions, see if that came with your computer. To turn off your system extensions to see page 65. • If you have two iBook G4 Software Install and Restore DVDs, insert the first disc into your keyboard and the Power button (®). Click Restart Classic. You...
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... your computer unless all of line could damage the modem. Connecting a Phone Line to allow airflow that came with your iBook G4 on a flat, stable surface. Warning: Do not place your iBook G4 computer. Never turn on , as installing memory or removing the hard disk. Adapters for the bottom of the case. For prolonged use...
... your computer unless all of line could damage the modem. Connecting a Phone Line to allow airflow that came with your iBook G4 on a flat, stable surface. Warning: Do not place your iBook G4 computer. Never turn on , as installing memory or removing the hard disk. Adapters for the bottom of the case. For prolonged use...