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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
iBook G4 Manual
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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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... on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in to a wall outlet. First remove the AC plug from... the adapter, and then attach the included AC cord to the adapter. 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. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter...
... on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before setting up quickly and start using it right away. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in to a wall outlet. First remove the AC plug from... the adapter, and then attach the included AC cord to the adapter. 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. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter...
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... iBook is automatically set up to 6-pin FireWire cable. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you don't overwrite later versions of the applications you used on your other Mac  Files and folders on the hard...
... iBook is automatically set up to 6-pin FireWire cable. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you don't overwrite later versions of the applications you used on your other Mac  Files and folders on the hard...
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... and click Turn Off FileVault. Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to deauthorize your iBook G4, press the power button (®). It takes the computer a few moments to start up . After it starts up your other Mac, you may apply. If...
... and click Turn Off FileVault. Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to deauthorize your iBook G4, press the power button (®). It takes the computer a few moments to start up . After it starts up your other Mac, you may apply. If...
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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 - Volume controls Function keys 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive C Media Eject key C ¤ Brightness controls -
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 - Volume controls Function keys 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive C Media Eject key C ¤ Brightness controls -
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... multimedia files. Built-in speakers and headphone port. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the display). When the numeric keypad is in the included power adapter to F12...
... multimedia files. Built-in speakers and headphone port. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the display). When the numeric keypad is in the included power adapter to F12...
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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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... 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). G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to the... to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. Chapter...
... 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). G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to the... to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. Chapter...
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...sleep, do one of data or the inability 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 it... Getting Started Moving your iBook for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you will be away from sleep when you open the display. Â If the display ...is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep, ...
...sleep, do one of data or the inability 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 it... Getting Started Moving your iBook for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you will be away from sleep when you open the display. Â If the display ...is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep, ...
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... is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and start using your power adapter and battery, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 70 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Shut Down in the... it . Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 To shut down . If you will see the first low-battery warning dialog on page 47. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your iBook until it down your computer, do one of time, see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page 21...
... is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and start using your power adapter and battery, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 70 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Shut Down in the... it . Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 To shut down . If you will see the first low-battery warning dialog on page 47. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your iBook until it down your computer, do one of time, see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page 21...
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...that came with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and browse the information there. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 19.  Have fun trying out your computer for ...computer's applications and Internet features. Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your iBook G4," 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...
...that came with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and browse the information there. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 19.  Have fun trying out your computer for ...computer's applications and Internet features. Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your iBook G4," 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...
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... allow airflow that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. As you get warm. Small noises are spinning. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook on a flat, stable surface. For more information. For prolonged...'s normal functioning. Whenever you stop spinning before you work or play. Avoid jostling or bumping your drive stop using your iBook G4. For example, your iBook is normal for more safety instructions about your hard disk and optical drive. Because your hard disk ...
... allow airflow that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. As you get warm. Small noises are spinning. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook on a flat, stable surface. For more information. For prolonged...'s normal functioning. Whenever you stop spinning before you work or play. Avoid jostling or bumping your drive stop using your iBook G4. For example, your iBook is normal for more safety instructions about your hard disk and optical drive. Because your hard disk ...
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... brightness icon (¤) to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® You can choose a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Some resolutions enlarge items on your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
... brightness icon (¤) to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® You can choose a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Some resolutions enlarge items on your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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... indicator lights on the bottom of your power adapter, see page 47). An amber light indicates that the battery is flowing to Know Your iBook G4 21 Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to a wall outlet. Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and...
... indicator lights on the bottom of your power adapter, see page 47). An amber light indicates that the battery is flowing to Know Your iBook G4 21 Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to a wall outlet. Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and...
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... scroll bars by selecting the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Using the Trackpad How quickly the pointer moves onscreen is turned on and you want to scroll. Â Do not use a pen or any kind...
... scroll bars by selecting the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. 22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Using the Trackpad How quickly the pointer moves onscreen is turned on and you want to scroll. Â Do not use a pen or any kind...
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...Lock key. If you can purchase a wireless or USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or, if you have a smaller secondary label. Num Lock ... doesn't seem to quit) are deactivated. Using a Mouse If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you like to use keyboard shortcuts to turn it...the standard keyboard keys. If you prefer, from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. An indicator light glows green, indicating that ...numeric keypad is active. Keys used for the numeric keypad have an Apple wireless mouse, see "Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology" on page 37 for...
...Lock key. If you can purchase a wireless or USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or, if you have a smaller secondary label. Num Lock ... doesn't seem to quit) are deactivated. Using a Mouse If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you like to use keyboard shortcuts to turn it...the standard keyboard keys. If you prefer, from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. An indicator light glows green, indicating that ...numeric keypad is active. Keys used for the numeric keypad have an Apple wireless mouse, see "Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology" on page 37 for...
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... Classic environment (see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar. 24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Note: If you have to install a version of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your files; If you experience any ...information about the software applications compatible with Tiger, the latest version of Mac OS X, which tiles and neatly displays all of the screen. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar at the top of your fingertips; Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac...
... Classic environment (see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar. 24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Note: If you have to install a version of information for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your files; If you experience any ...information about the software applications compatible with Tiger, the latest version of Mac OS X, which tiles and neatly displays all of the screen. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar at the top of your fingertips; Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac...