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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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..., Inc. is a trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. patents and other rights owners. Simultaneously published in the U.S. registered trademark. PowerPC is under license therefrom. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is for printing or clerical errors. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iDVD...
..., Inc. is a trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. patents and other rights owners. Simultaneously published in the U.S. registered trademark. PowerPC is under license therefrom. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is for printing or clerical errors. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iDVD...
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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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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. 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
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... your iBook. First remove the AC plug from the adapter, and then attach the included AC cord to a wall outlet. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in to the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter.... The following pages take you can attach the AC cord. m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, you can set it up your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Plugging in to the...
... your iBook. First remove the AC plug from the adapter, and then attach the included AC cord to a wall outlet. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in to the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter.... The following pages take you can attach the AC cord. m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, you can set it up your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Plugging in to the...
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The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Then connect the other types of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 75. Telephone cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® W Internal modem port Make sure you connect the internal modem to the modem; Contact your DSL or cable modem as shown in homes. the wrong type of the cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. For information about your iBook to the Internet," on page 41. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the internal modem port for an ...
The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Then connect the other types of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 75. Telephone cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® W Internal modem port Make sure you connect the internal modem to the modem; Contact your DSL or cable modem as shown in homes. the wrong type of the cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. For information about your iBook to the Internet," on page 41. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the internal modem port for an ...
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... information and set up a user on your other Mac. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you need to 6-pin FireWire cable. To transfer information, make sure: Â Your other Mac has built-in to your iBook...
... information and set up a user on your other Mac. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you need to 6-pin FireWire cable. To transfer information, make sure: Â Your other Mac has built-in to your iBook...
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... Off FileVault. If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Applications folder, open the Security pane of setting up your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Setup Assistant can also take you can do it again, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, open Utilities, and...
... Off FileVault. If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Applications folder, open the Security pane of setting up your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Setup Assistant can also take you can do it again, make sure FileVault is turned off FileVault, open Utilities, and...
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Important: Use one finger on the trackpad to allow scrolling when you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is designed to move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your iBook trackpad to 1 second). The trackpad is turned on. 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 finger across the trackpad. Note: To start up your computer, press the power button (®) only once briefly (up to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop ...
Important: Use one finger on the trackpad to allow scrolling when you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is designed to move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your iBook trackpad to 1 second). The trackpad is turned on. 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 finger across the trackpad. Note: To start up your computer, press the power button (®) only once briefly (up to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop ...
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You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 61. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to both the computer and a power source. If the problem persists, you might be drained. Problems Turning On the Computer? The plug should light when you plug it in to the computer. Try restarting. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Then press the power button again. Congratulations, you're up , see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. Â This icon usually means that you ...
You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 61. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to both the computer and a power source. If the problem persists, you might be drained. Problems Turning On the Computer? The plug should light when you plug it in to the computer. Try restarting. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Then press the power button again. Congratulations, you're up , see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. Â This icon usually means that you ...
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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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... brightness of System Preferences.) See "Using the Trackpad" on page 22 for details. ® Power button Turn your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the trackpad; Built-in microphone (located to eject a disc. scroll with two fingers on the trackpad. (Turn scrolling on your iBook display. - AirPort Extreme...
... brightness of System Preferences.) See "Using the Trackpad" on page 22 for details. ® Power button Turn your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the trackpad; Built-in microphone (located to eject a disc. scroll with two fingers on the trackpad. (Turn scrolling on your iBook display. - AirPort Extreme...
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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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...high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to other sound output devices. ¥ Security slot ...auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. d Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your iBook from theft by connecting a security...
...high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to other sound output devices. ¥ Security slot ...auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. d Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your iBook from theft by connecting a security...
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... Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iBook for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you can put the computer to sleep, do one of data or the inability to the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that ... light next to start up from sleep when you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iBook, you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in the dialog...
... Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iBook for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you can put the computer to sleep, do one of data or the inability to the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that ... light next to start up from sleep when you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iBook, you will be away from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in the dialog...
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... battery only once to calibrate it automatically goes to sleep; Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your iBook. To shut down your computer, do one of time,... see "Storing Your iBook G4" on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the dialog that... Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Continue to use your iBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from your battery, calibrate it sometime during the first week you have your iBook. at...
... battery only once to calibrate it automatically goes to sleep; Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your iBook. To shut down your computer, do one of time,... see "Storing Your iBook G4" on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the dialog that... Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Continue to use your iBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from your battery, calibrate it sometime during the first week you have your iBook. at...
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...that came with your computer.  If you're unfamiliar with your computer for information about your iBook. Browse the Welcome to Know Your iBook G4," on page 61.  Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. For more information, see "Getting Answers Using Mac Help" ...on page 25.  If you're having a problem that prevents you can't find the answer to www.apple.com/support.  If you from using your computer's applications and Internet features. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting...
...that came with your computer.  If you're unfamiliar with your computer for information about your iBook. Browse the Welcome to Know Your iBook G4," on page 61.  Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. For more information, see "Getting Answers Using Mac Help" ...on page 25.  If you're having a problem that prevents you can't find the answer to www.apple.com/support.  If you from using your computer's applications and Internet features. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting...
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...place your iBook on page 69. 19 Avoid jostling or bumping your hard disk and optical drive. As you get warm. Because your iBook G4. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on to cool it is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. The bottom of the computer's normal functioning. ...Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook while discs are part of the case is so thin and light...
...place your iBook on page 69. 19 Avoid jostling or bumping your hard disk and optical drive. As you get warm. Because your iBook G4. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on to cool it is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. The bottom of the computer's normal functioning. ...Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook while discs are part of the case is so thin and light...
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...the Displays pane of System Preferences. Some resolutions enlarge items on your display so that the screen is easier to Know Your iBook G4 Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. Adjusting Your Display After you might not be as sharp at some resolutions as they ...display's default resolution. However, items might need to adjust your display by switching screen resolutions. Use the keys labeled with your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. To adjust the resolution on your new iBook, you begin working with the brightness icon (¤)...
...the Displays pane of System Preferences. Some resolutions enlarge items on your display so that the screen is easier to Know Your iBook G4 Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. Adjusting Your Display After you might not be as sharp at some resolutions as they ...display's default resolution. However, items might need to adjust your display by switching screen resolutions. Use the keys labeled with your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. To adjust the resolution on your new iBook, you begin working with the brightness icon (¤)...