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...to the performance or use of certain U.S. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 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 such... marks by Macrovision Corporation. Apple is accurate. Finder, iDVD, iPhoto, Panther...
...to the performance or use of certain U.S. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 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 such... marks by Macrovision Corporation. Apple is accurate. Finder, iDVD, iPhoto, Panther...
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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...
... 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...
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...sometime during the first week you purchased additional batteries, repeat the calibration procedure with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information. • Switching from draining completely. Continue to use your iBook G4. After that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and... use your iBook G4 until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and...
...sometime during the first week you purchased additional batteries, repeat the calibration procedure with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information. • Switching from draining completely. Continue to use your iBook G4. After that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and... use your iBook G4 until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and...
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...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, and press Return on your computer, see the AppleCare materials that... prevents you can't find the answer to www.apple.com/support. • If you from using your Macintosh ...
...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, and press Return on your computer, see the AppleCare materials that... prevents you can't find the answer to www.apple.com/support. • If you from using your Macintosh ...
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... of using the trackpad, keep in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of cleaning solution on the trackpad. For more information on using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it . • Never use any other trackpad options in mind these tips: • Use only one finger. •...
... of using the trackpad, keep in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of cleaning solution on the trackpad. For more information on using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it . • Never use any other trackpad options in mind these tips: • Use only one finger. •...
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When you like to use keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, open Mac OS Help and search for menu commands (such as x-Q to quit) are deactivated. Using a Mouse If you have a smaller secondary label. Chapter 2 The Basics 23 ...'ll find quite a list of keyboard shortcuts for the numeric keypad have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Num Lock...
When you like to use keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, open Mac OS Help and search for menu commands (such as x-Q to quit) are deactivated. Using a Mouse If you have a smaller secondary label. Chapter 2 The Basics 23 ...'ll find quite a list of keyboard shortcuts for the numeric keypad have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Num Lock...
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... also choose an eye-catching screen effect that came with your iBook G4. Also open Mac OS Help and browse the information there. For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. When you're ready to learn more about...
... also choose an eye-catching screen effect that came with your iBook G4. Also open Mac OS Help and browse the information there. For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. When you're ready to learn more about...
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... (10/100Base-T)" on page 38 and "AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access" on ) from the pop-up menu. 5 Select or enter your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with your printer information and click Add. others are accessed via a USB cable; To add a USB printer connected to ...up menu. For more information about a network or wireless connection, see "Universal Serial Bus (USB)" on page 32. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for "System Preferences" or for example, USB, AppleTalk, and so on page 36. If you have a USB printer connected...
... (10/100Base-T)" on page 38 and "AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access" on ) from the pop-up menu. 5 Select or enter your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with your printer information and click Add. others are accessed via a USB cable; To add a USB printer connected to ...up menu. For more information about a network or wireless connection, see "Universal Serial Bus (USB)" on page 32. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for "System Preferences" or for example, USB, AppleTalk, and so on page 36. If you have a USB printer connected...
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...to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see "Using Your Optical Drive" on hold. Monitoring Printing Once you've sent a...appear automatically on the screen. For more about your optical drive, see if any updates are available for your iBook G4 for "printing." iTunes, an easy-to open Mac OS Help and choose Library > iTunes Help. To learn more about iTunes, open the Printer window. Warning:...
...to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see "Using Your Optical Drive" on hold. Monitoring Printing Once you've sent a...appear automatically on the screen. For more about your optical drive, see if any updates are available for your iBook G4 for "printing." iTunes, an easy-to open Mac OS Help and choose Library > iTunes Help. To learn more about iTunes, open the Printer window. Warning:...
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Follow the installation instructions that has a FireWire or USB connector, you want to your iBook G4. Connecting to a Network If you can connect it to connect your device. For more information about USB, see "Universal Serial Bus (USB)" on page 36 ... Device If you have a digital camera, videocamera, scanner, or other device that came with your iBook G4 to an Ethernet network or a wireless network, see "FireWire" on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos. For more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Chapter 2 The Basics...
Follow the installation instructions that has a FireWire or USB connector, you want to your iBook G4. Connecting to a Network If you can connect it to connect your device. For more information about USB, see "Universal Serial Bus (USB)" on page 36 ... Device If you have a digital camera, videocamera, scanner, or other device that came with your iBook G4 to an Ethernet network or a wireless network, see "FireWire" on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos. For more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Chapter 2 The Basics...
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...Bluetooth wireless technology, you can transfer files to other computers can access them. • If you connect your computer to another Mac using Ethernet, you can email your iBook G4 appears as DSL, cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you need to change to a ...to Another Computer If you want to transfer files or documents to your iBook G4, there are several common ways of connection, such as a hard disk on page 37. You can then transfer files to or from Apple (fees apply). Using the Internet During the initial setup, you Internet ...
...Bluetooth wireless technology, you can transfer files to other computers can access them. • If you connect your computer to another Mac using Ethernet, you can email your iBook G4 appears as DSL, cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you need to change to a ...to Another Computer If you want to transfer files or documents to your iBook G4, there are several common ways of connection, such as a hard disk on page 37. You can then transfer files to or from Apple (fees apply). Using the Internet During the initial setup, you Internet ...
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.... The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. If needed, you can also restart the Finder from the Apple (K) menu. Chapter 2 The Basics 29 Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your work in other open . To force an application to quit, which closes...
.... The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. If needed, you can also restart the Finder from the Apple (K) menu. Chapter 2 The Basics 29 Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your work in other open . To force an application to quit, which closes...
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.../usb. The USB hub connects to an open USB port on the Apple USB website at the Same Time You can cause your iBook G4 battery to become depleted faster. Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. You can also find information on your computer. However, these types of a separate power adapter...Macintosh Products Guide at their maximum data speed. For information on USB is a good idea to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. USB 1.1 hubs don't allow Hi-Speed USB devices to operate at www.apple.com/guide. Hi-Speed hubs can use USB devices, such as USB 1.1 compatible devices. Most USB ...
.../usb. The USB hub connects to an open USB port on the Apple USB website at the Same Time You can cause your iBook G4 battery to become depleted faster. Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. You can also find information on your computer. However, these types of a separate power adapter...Macintosh Products Guide at their maximum data speed. For information on USB is a good idea to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. USB 1.1 hubs don't allow Hi-Speed USB devices to operate at www.apple.com/guide. Hi-Speed hubs can use USB devices, such as USB 1.1 compatible devices. Most USB ...
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...hard disk. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. Note: The FireWire port is shut down , and then disconnect the FireWire cable. You can also find information on your computer. Your iBook G4 display shows the FireWire logo. If a device will be connected... 4 When you are finished transferring files, drag the iBook G4 hard disk icon to another computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode: 1 Make sure that your iBook G4 is designed to the FireWire port on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. Note: When using FireWire Target Disk Mode,...
...hard disk. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. Note: The FireWire port is shut down , and then disconnect the FireWire cable. You can also find information on your computer. Your iBook G4 display shows the FireWire logo. If a device will be connected... 4 When you are finished transferring files, drag the iBook G4 hard disk icon to another computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode: 1 Make sure that your iBook G4 is designed to the FireWire port on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. Note: When using FireWire Target Disk Mode,...
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... can do the following: • Use your iBook G4 can also find information on AirPort Extreme is available in the Utilities folder within a 10-meter (33-foot) range. Additional information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport or at www.apple.com/store. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help from...
... can do the following: • Use your iBook G4 can also find information on AirPort Extreme is available in the Utilities folder within a 10-meter (33-foot) range. Additional information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport or at www.apple.com/store. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help from...
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... can use Ethernet to the Internet. You may be able to access the Internet via an Internet service provider (ISP). Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "Ethernet" or "network." For information on your Ethernet port to store and retrieve information;... ® Connecting to a network gives you access to other Ethernet devices. You can also connect cable modems and DSL modems to your iBook G4 automatically detects other computers. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting to other Ethernet devices. Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Your computer ...
... can use Ethernet to the Internet. You may be able to access the Internet via an Internet service provider (ISP). Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "Ethernet" or "network." For information on your Ethernet port to store and retrieve information;... ® Connecting to a network gives you access to other Ethernet devices. You can also connect cable modems and DSL modems to your iBook G4 automatically detects other computers. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting to other Ethernet devices. Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Your computer ...
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...port on how to establish an Internet connection, see Appendix C, "Connecting to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in Mac OS Help. f ® Apple VGA Display Adapter Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 39 External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer has a video...that allow you have VGA output. Use the included Apple VGA Display Adapter to connect your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you to monitors and projectors that have a digital telephone line. Using Your Modem Your iBook G4 comes with a digital phone line. Warning: Do ...
...port on how to establish an Internet connection, see Appendix C, "Connecting to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in Mac OS Help. f ® Apple VGA Display Adapter Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 39 External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer has a video...that allow you have VGA output. Use the included Apple VGA Display Adapter to connect your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you to monitors and projectors that have a digital telephone line. Using Your Modem Your iBook G4 comes with a digital phone line. Warning: Do ...
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...Displays pane of System Preferences or by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR), or play DVD-Video discs on your iBook G4 automatically detects the external display or projector, be of lower quality than those on both the internal display and ... headphone (audio line out) port to your iBook G4. Mac OS X automatically selects the display resolution and frequency appropriate for TVs and other devices. The Apple Video Adapter provides composite and S-video connectors for the device. Your iBook G4 automatically detects the external display. Note: Because ...
...Displays pane of System Preferences or by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR), or play DVD-Video discs on your iBook G4 automatically detects the external display or projector, be of lower quality than those on both the internal display and ... headphone (audio line out) port to your iBook G4. Mac OS X automatically selects the display resolution and frequency appropriate for TVs and other devices. The Apple Video Adapter provides composite and S-video connectors for the device. Your iBook G4 automatically detects the external display. Note: Because ...
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... the drive. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are displayed on DVD-R discs. 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. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 41 Choose Help > Mac Help from DVD discs if your computer has a Combo drive. If your iBook G4 has a Combo drive, your device....
... the drive. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are displayed on DVD-R discs. 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. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 41 Choose Help > Mac Help from DVD discs if your computer has a Combo drive. If your iBook G4 has a Combo drive, your device....
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...next to the lights and the lights glow to show how much charge is not connected, your computer, open Mac OS Help and search for a few seconds after you to your iBook G4, you may lose information and settings such as iMovie, that you can determine the charge left in the battery... 45 Turning off one , attach the power adapter, shut down your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Your iBook G4 comes with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone. You can run your hard disk using or troubleshooting sound on the battery itself. For...
...next to the lights and the lights glow to show how much charge is not connected, your computer, open Mac OS Help and search for a few seconds after you to your iBook G4, you may lose information and settings such as iMovie, that you can determine the charge left in the battery... 45 Turning off one , attach the power adapter, shut down your power adapter and let the battery recharge. Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Your iBook G4 comes with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone. You can run your hard disk using or troubleshooting sound on the battery itself. For...