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iBook G4 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer
iBook G4 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer
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... Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iBook, iCal, iLife, iMovie, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. registered trademark. PowerPC is protected by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Patent Nos...
... Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iBook, iCal, iLife, iMovie, iPod, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. registered trademark. PowerPC is protected by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Patent Nos...
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... Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 Getting More Information 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 ...29 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 31 Using Your iBook G4 32 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices 34 Connecting With FireWire 36 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 37 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 40 Connecting With...
... Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 Getting More Information 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 ...29 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 31 Using Your iBook G4 32 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices 34 Connecting With FireWire 36 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 37 Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology 40 Connecting With...
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... Computer 63 Other Problems 64 Using Apple Hardware Test 65 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 67 Specifications Appendix B 69 Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 70 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up...
... Computer 63 Other Problems 64 Using Apple Hardware Test 65 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 67 Specifications Appendix B 69 Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 70 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up...
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Your iBook G4 includes the following components: Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. 5 Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer.
Your iBook G4 includes the following components: Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. 5 Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer.
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... the reach of your iBook. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started AC plug Important: Make sure the electrical prongs on your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you can attach the AC cord. Setting Up Your iBook... G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in their completely extended position before setting up quickly and start ...
... the reach of your iBook. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started AC plug Important: Make sure the electrical prongs on your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you can attach the AC cord. Setting Up Your iBook... G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in their completely extended position before setting up quickly and start ...
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For more information about other end of the cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to an analog phone line-the kind typically used in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cord to the computer's Ethernet port. Telephone cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® W Internal modem port Make sure you have a digital phone line. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you connect the internal modem to the ...
For more information about other end of the cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to an analog phone line-the kind typically used in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cord to the computer's Ethernet port. Telephone cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® W Internal modem port Make sure you have a digital phone line. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you connect the internal modem to the ...
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... Assistant, you need to set up your new iBook. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you can help you through the process of the applications already installed on your other Mac has Mac OS X v10.1 or...
... Assistant, you need to set up your new iBook. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you can help you through the process of the applications already installed on your other Mac has Mac OS X v10.1 or...
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... requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs or audiobooks you've purchased from it starts up your old computer to play music...
... requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). If you don't use Setup Assistant to transfer information when you first start up your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs or audiobooks you've purchased from it starts up your old computer to play music...
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Do not continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the computer to shut down again. 2 Use your iBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on page 22. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: To start up to 1 second). See "Using the Trackpad" on page 22 for more information. Â To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the pointer. Important: Use one finger on the trackpad to allow ...
Do not continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the computer to shut down again. 2 Use your iBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on page 22. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: To start up to 1 second). See "Using the Trackpad" on page 22 for more information. Â To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the pointer. Important: Use one finger on the trackpad to allow ...
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The plug should light when you plug it in to both the computer and a power source. Hold down the power button (®) for 4 to the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up and running! See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on the hard disk or any disks attached to reinstall system software. You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 61. Try restarting. If the problem persists, you plugged the power adapter firmly in to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Nothing happens when you 're up , see a picture ...
The plug should light when you plug it in to both the computer and a power source. Hold down the power button (®) for 4 to the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up and running! See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on the hard disk or any disks attached to reinstall system software. You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 61. Try restarting. If the problem persists, you plugged the power adapter firmly in to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Nothing happens when you 're up , see a picture ...
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Volume controls Function keys 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function key (Fn) ® Microphone AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth 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 C Media Eject key C ¤ Brightness controls -
Volume controls Function keys 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function key (Fn) ® Microphone AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth 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 C Media Eject key C ¤ Brightness controls -
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... drive Your optical drive can also write music, documents, and other wireless access point, connect to recharge your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the key. See "Using Your Optical Drive" on and off in the iBook keyboard. Microphone Record sounds directly on your iBook on page 43...
... drive Your optical drive can also write music, documents, and other wireless access point, connect to recharge your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the key. See "Using Your Optical Drive" on and off in the iBook keyboard. Microphone Record sounds directly on your iBook on page 43...
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Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery ¥ Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) H FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port d USB 2.0 ports £ Video out port f Headphone port 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery ¥ Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) H FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port d USB 2.0 ports £ Video out port f Headphone port 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... connect to a TV, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to an external monitor...other sound output devices. ¥ Security slot Protect your iBook, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems...
... connect to a TV, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to an external monitor...other sound output devices. ¥ Security slot Protect your iBook, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems...
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... it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iBook, you can put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the... bypass the startup process. When the computer is closed, open the display. Â If the display is spinning can quickly wake it . Putting Your iBook G4 to sleep.
... it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iBook, you can put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the... bypass the startup process. When the computer is closed, open the display. Â If the display is spinning can quickly wake it . Putting Your iBook G4 to sleep.
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... to green and the onscreen meter in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from your battery, calibrate it automatically goes to prevent your iBook. If you purchased additional batteries, repeat the calibration ... about how to sleep; When your power adapter and battery, see the first low-battery warning dialog on page 47. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to calibrate it. To shut down . Continue to use your iBook battery until the light on page 70 for calibration...
... to green and the onscreen meter in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from your battery, calibrate it automatically goes to prevent your iBook. If you purchased additional batteries, repeat the calibration ... about how to sleep; When your power adapter and battery, see the first low-battery warning dialog on page 47. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to calibrate it. To shut down . Continue to use your iBook battery until the light on page 70 for calibration...
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...in these places, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 91.  For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support.  If you can't find the answer to Tiger booklet that came with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and... out the top ten most commonly asked questions. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your iBook G4," on page 25.  If you're having a problem that prevents you 're unfamiliar with your ...
...in these places, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 91.  For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support.  If you can't find the answer to Tiger booklet that came with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and... out the top ten most commonly asked questions. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your iBook G4," on page 25.  If you're having a problem that prevents you 're unfamiliar with your ...
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...part of the case is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook on page 69. 19 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical...or DVD) in different locations, be sure to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on a flat, stable surface. For example, your iBook G4. As you get warm. Small noises are spinning. When you might hear small noises during startup and when using your iBook in your drive stop...
...part of the case is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook on page 69. 19 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical...or DVD) in different locations, be sure to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on a flat, stable surface. For example, your iBook G4. As you get warm. Small noises are spinning. When you might hear small noises during startup and when using your iBook in your drive stop...
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... "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. Some resolutions enlarge items on the screen, making them easier to Know Your iBook G4 Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display so that the screen is easier to see . You can increase or ...might not be as sharp at some resolutions as they are at the display's default resolution. To adjust the resolution on your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Use the keys labeled with your new iBook, you begin working with the brightness icon (¤)...
... "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. Some resolutions enlarge items on the screen, making them easier to Know Your iBook G4 Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display so that the screen is easier to see . You can increase or ...might not be as sharp at some resolutions as they are at the display's default resolution. To adjust the resolution on your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Use the keys labeled with your new iBook, you begin working with the brightness icon (¤)...