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... Started 6 Setting Up Your iBook G4 12 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 14 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 16 Putting Your iBook G4 to 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 ... 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 ...
... Started 6 Setting Up Your iBook G4 12 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 14 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 16 Putting Your iBook G4 to 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 ... 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 ...
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... 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 and Using Your iBook G4 71 Understanding General Safety Instructions 72 Handling the Battery 72 Avoiding Hearing Damage 73 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Learning About Apple and...
... 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 and Using Your iBook G4 71 Understanding General Safety Instructions 72 Handling the Battery 72 Avoiding Hearing Damage 73 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Learning About Apple and...
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... up , see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. Â This icon usually means that you press the power button (®). Â The battery might need to the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up and running! Try restarting. If the problem persists, you plug it in...
... up , see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. Â This icon usually means that you press the power button (®). Â The battery might need to the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up and running! Try restarting. If the problem persists, you plug it in...
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...to devices equipped with the trackpad. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. When the numeric keypad is in the iBook keyboard. You can also write music, documents, and other wireless access point... and CD-RW discs. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this built-in microphone (located to release your display and open your iBook battery. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of media. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in sleep....
...to devices equipped with the trackpad. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. When the numeric keypad is in the iBook keyboard. You can also write music, documents, and other wireless access point... and CD-RW discs. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this built-in microphone (located to release your display and open your iBook battery. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of media. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in sleep....
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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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...two, shut it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 70 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from your battery, calibrate it connected until the light on the power adapter plug changes to prevent 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 ...
...two, shut it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 70 for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from your battery, calibrate it connected until the light on the power adapter plug changes to prevent 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 ...
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... on page 47 for some time, a small fan might whir and click as a CD or DVD) in different locations, be sure 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, you get... any optical disc (such as they access information or load and eject discs. Small noises are spinning. For prolonged use your iBook or charge its battery, it is normal for the bottom of the case to help protect the hard disk if the computer is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. The...
... on page 47 for some time, a small fan might whir and click as a CD or DVD) in different locations, be sure 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, you get... any optical disc (such as they access information or load and eject discs. Small noises are spinning. For prolonged use your iBook or charge its battery, it is normal for the bottom of the case to help protect the hard disk if the computer is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. The...
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... and recharges the computer's battery. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to Know Your iBook G4 21 Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that the battery is flowing to the computer. When you 're using the Battery icon in to a wall... outlet. You can monitor the battery level using the AC plug with your ...
... and recharges the computer's battery. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to Know Your iBook G4 21 Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that the battery is flowing to the computer. When you 're using the Battery icon in to a wall... outlet. You can monitor the battery level using the AC plug with your ...
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... Composite, and S-Video)" on page 47. Â Headphone port for playing CDs and DVDs and burning CDs. Using Your iBook G4 3 3 Your iBook G4 has many built-in features and connection capabilities. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on page 41. Â Slot-loading optical drive ... for using your iBook stays where it should. Use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect a TV, VCR, or other devices. See "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 43. Â iBook battery that provides convenient, at-a-glance battery status. See "Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices" on ...
... Composite, and S-Video)" on page 47. Â Headphone port for playing CDs and DVDs and burning CDs. Using Your iBook G4 3 3 Your iBook G4 has many built-in features and connection capabilities. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on page 41. Â Slot-loading optical drive ... for using your iBook stays where it should. Use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect a TV, VCR, or other devices. See "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 43. Â iBook battery that provides convenient, at-a-glance battery status. See "Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices" on ...
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... faster. Connect a full-speed or low-speed hub to your computer and connect Hi-Speed devices to it. ® USB hub Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 33 The USB hub connects to an outlet. Most USB hubs have a power adapter and should be plugged in to an open USB port on... your computer. Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as USB 1.1 compatible devices. Note: If you are using the device for an extended period, it . Using Multiple...
... faster. Connect a full-speed or low-speed hub to your computer and connect Hi-Speed devices to it. ® USB hub Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 33 The USB hub connects to an outlet. Most USB hubs have a power adapter and should be plugged in to an open USB port on... your computer. Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as USB 1.1 compatible devices. Note: If you are using the device for an extended period, it . Using Multiple...
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Apple recommends that only one FireWire device that came with your iBook and another computer. Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire If you want to transfer files between your iBook G4 as certain external hard disk drives, can either install the software that gets...a FireWire device, you can cause your power adapter to the iBook. Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire devices, such as if it 's a good idea to connect your iBook battery to become depleted faster. Connecting more than one device get power from the port may cause ...
Apple recommends that only one FireWire device that came with your iBook and another computer. Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire If you want to transfer files between your iBook G4 as certain external hard disk drives, can either install the software that gets...a FireWire device, you can cause your power adapter to the iBook. Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire devices, such as if it 's a good idea to connect your iBook battery to become depleted faster. Connecting more than one device get power from the port may cause ...
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... you are burning a CD, the burn can also record music to connect the headphone port (f ) on your iBook, insert the DVD. Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 45 Use a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included) to CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your power adapter when burning a CD. To record data... a CD-R or CD-RW disc: 1 Insert a blank disc in the Finder sidebar. An icon for the disc appears on your iTunes library. Important: If your battery runs down when you will not be able to the optical drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for starting, stopping, and viewing DVDs...
... you are burning a CD, the burn can also record music to connect the headphone port (f ) on your iBook, insert the DVD. Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 45 Use a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included) to CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your power adapter when burning a CD. To record data... a CD-R or CD-RW disc: 1 Insert a blank disc in the Finder sidebar. An icon for the disc appears on your iTunes library. Important: If your battery runs down when you will not be able to the optical drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for starting, stopping, and viewing DVDs...
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... can become lodged in the Finder sidebar. To avoid this, always use iDVD, open your power adapter when burning a DVD. 46 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Important: The SuperDrive in to recordable DVD discs. Noncircular discs can back up files to the drive. 2 In the dialog that appears on your own... digital movies on a blank recordable DVD disc. To record data on DVD-R discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable DVD disc in your battery runs down when you are not supported. Important: If your iBook supports standard circular 12 cm discs.
... can become lodged in the Finder sidebar. To avoid this, always use iDVD, open your power adapter when burning a DVD. 46 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Important: The SuperDrive in to recordable DVD discs. Noncircular discs can back up files to the drive. 2 In the dialog that appears on your own... digital movies on a blank recordable DVD disc. To record data on DVD-R discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable DVD disc in your battery runs down when you are not supported. Important: If your iBook supports standard circular 12 cm discs.
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...if the computer is writing or reading data intensively (such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth wireless technology when not in the battery. Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 47 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Your iBook has Sudden Motion Sensor technology, built-in or out of the screen. Â... For information about using iTunes to conserve battery charge. Using Your Battery When the external power adapter is designed to help to record ...
...if the computer is writing or reading data intensively (such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth wireless technology when not in the battery. Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 47 Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor Your iBook has Sudden Motion Sensor technology, built-in or out of the screen. Â... For information about using iTunes to conserve battery charge. Using Your Battery When the external power adapter is designed to help to record ...
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... turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to prevent damaging the computer. 2 Turn over the iBook and locate the battery latch. Battery Latch 48 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 If no lights are visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power adapter is left. Plug in the...
... turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to prevent damaging the computer. 2 Turn over the iBook and locate the battery latch. Battery Latch 48 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 If no lights are visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power adapter is left. Plug in the...
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... (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on) you can monitor the battery charge level using . To make more information, see the next section). Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 49 When the computer is on, you are currently using the Battery status icon in to your Energy Saver settings (see "Disposal and Recycling...
... (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on) you can monitor the battery charge level using . To make more information, see the next section). Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 49 When the computer is on, you are currently using the Battery status icon in to your Energy Saver settings (see "Disposal and Recycling...
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... search for " pop-up menu, click Options, and choose Automatic from the Processor Performance pop-up menu. Getting More Information About Your iBook G4 Battery Additional information is available in the menu bar. Choose Help > Mac Help from the Optimization pop-up menu. (To set your computer to ... Set your iBook to sleep after a short time. Be aware that you can also find information on the Apple batteries website at www.apple.com/batteries. 50 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 If these icons don't appear in the menu bar, you are not in use. (Use the AirPort and Bluetooth ...
... search for " pop-up menu, click Options, and choose Automatic from the Processor Performance pop-up menu. Getting More Information About Your iBook G4 Battery Additional information is available in the menu bar. Choose Help > Mac Help from the Optimization pop-up menu. (To set your computer to ... Set your iBook to sleep after a short time. Be aware that you can also find information on the Apple batteries website at www.apple.com/batteries. 50 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 If these icons don't appear in the menu bar, you are not in use. (Use the AirPort and Bluetooth ...
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... install additional memory in the following pages. Step 1: Removing the Battery and Keyboard 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 54 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 If you must: Â Remove the battery and keyboard. Â Install the memory. Â Replace the... keyboard and battery. These tasks are described in your iBook, you have been using your iBook, ...
... install additional memory in the following pages. Step 1: Removing the Battery and Keyboard 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 54 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 If you must: Â Remove the battery and keyboard. Â Install the memory. Â Replace the... keyboard and battery. These tasks are described in your iBook, you have been using your iBook, ...
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Chapter 4 Adding Memory to place. Step 3: Replacing the Keyboard and Battery 1 Replace the keyboard by inserting it at an angle and gently lowering it in to Your iBook G4 57
Chapter 4 Adding Memory to place. Step 3: Replacing the Keyboard and Battery 1 Replace the keyboard by inserting it at an angle and gently lowering it in to Your iBook G4 57
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Gently press the right side of the battery in to place. 4 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 58 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 2 To discourage unauthorized access to the battery compartment. Place the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks in to your memory module, you can lock the keyboard by turning the keyboard screw one half turn clockwise. ® Á ¥ 3 Replace the battery.
Gently press the right side of the battery in to place. 4 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 58 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 2 To discourage unauthorized access to the battery compartment. Place the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks in to your memory module, you can lock the keyboard by turning the keyboard screw one half turn clockwise. ® Á ¥ 3 Replace the battery.