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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 X 24 Customizing Your... 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 ...
... 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 X 24 Customizing Your... 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 ...
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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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... Started m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in their completely extended position before setting up your iBook. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. The following pages take ...you plug the adapter in to the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach...
... Started m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in their completely extended position before setting up your iBook. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. The following pages take ...you plug the adapter in to the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach...
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... drained. 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 plugged the power adapter firmly in to the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up and running! Problems Turning On the Computer? See "Reinstalling the Software That...
... drained. 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 plugged the power adapter firmly in to the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up and running! Problems Turning On the Computer? See "Reinstalling the Software That...
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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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...on page 43 for more information about AirPort Extreme or your iBook battery. C Media Eject key Press and hold this built-in the included power adapter to the Trash. Built-in speakers and headphone port. Display release button Push this key to release your display and open your iBook display. - ... to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to recharge your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on and off in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the sound coming from the built-in stereo speakers (2) Listen to the Internet wirelessly.
...on page 43 for more information about AirPort Extreme or your iBook battery. C Media Eject key Press and hold this built-in the included power adapter to the Trash. Built-in speakers and headphone port. Display release button Push this key to release your display and open your iBook display. - ... to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to recharge your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on and off in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the sound coming from the built-in stereo speakers (2) Listen to the Internet wirelessly.
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...G4," on page 31. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. £ Video out (external monitor) port Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter...an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to a TV, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to another video device. G Ethernet port (10/...
...G4," on page 31. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. £ Video out (external monitor) port Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter...an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to a TV, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to another video device. G Ethernet port (10/...
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... changes to sleep; Continue to use your iBook for information about your power adapter and battery, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 70 for a day or two, shut it down your computer, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power button... 17 If you plan to store your iBook for an extended period of time, see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page 21 and "Using Your Battery" on page 47. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your iBook until it sometime during the first week you have your...
... changes to sleep; Continue to use your iBook for information about your power adapter and battery, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 70 for a day or two, shut it down your computer, do one of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power button... 17 If you plan to store your iBook for an extended period of time, see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page 21 and "Using Your Battery" on page 47. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your iBook until it sometime during the first week you have your...
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... push the power plug snugly in to the power adapter port on . When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Chapter 2 Getting to the computer. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is flowing to Know Your iBook G4 21 Important: For optimal performance, use only the power...
... push the power plug snugly in to the power adapter port on . When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Chapter 2 Getting to the computer. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is flowing to Know Your iBook G4 21 Important: For optimal performance, use only the power...
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... capability. See "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" on page 36 and "Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology" on page 51. 31 Use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect a TV, VCR, or other audio equipment. See "Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices" on page 47...32. Â FireWire (400) port for connecting additional equipment such as digital videocameras and external hard drives. Using Your iBook G4 3 3 Your iBook G4 has many built-in features and connection capabilities. If you have a SuperDrive, you can burn DVDs as well. These include the...
... capability. See "Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking" on page 36 and "Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology" on page 51. 31 Use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect a TV, VCR, or other audio equipment. See "Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices" on page 47...32. Â FireWire (400) port for connecting additional equipment such as digital videocameras and external hard drives. Using Your iBook G4 3 3 Your iBook G4 has many built-in features and connection capabilities. If you have a SuperDrive, you can burn DVDs as well. These include the...
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... to your computer directly and connect similar speed devices to it . ® USB hub Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 33 The USB hub connects to connect the iBook power adapter. To avoid this problem, do not connect USB devices with different speeds together. Most USB hubs have a power...become depleted faster. Hi-Speed hubs can support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed devices as well as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from a separate power adapter. For example, you might not work when connected through a combination of from the iBook USB connection instead of USB 2.0 Hi-Speed hubs and ...
... to your computer directly and connect similar speed devices to it . ® USB hub Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 33 The USB hub connects to connect the iBook power adapter. To avoid this problem, do not connect USB devices with different speeds together. Most USB hubs have a power...become depleted faster. Hi-Speed hubs can support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed devices as well as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from a separate power adapter. For example, you might not work when connected through a combination of from the iBook USB connection instead of USB 2.0 Hi-Speed hubs and ...
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... Startup Disk pane of the devices in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other and connect the "daisy chain" of a separate power adapter. Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire If you want to the FireWire port on it were a hard disk. Note: When using FireWire Target.... Connect an external FireWire hard disk (with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use a FireWire device with many FireWire devices. Apple has already included software to work with your computer, connect the device to locate, download, and install the correct software. The rest of...
... Startup Disk pane of the devices in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other and connect the "daisy chain" of a separate power adapter. Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire If you want to the FireWire port on it were a hard disk. Note: When using FireWire Target.... Connect an external FireWire hard disk (with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use a FireWire device with many FireWire devices. Apple has already included software to work with your computer, connect the device to locate, download, and install the correct software. The rest of...
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...: Do not connect a digital phone line to a standard RJ-11 telephone wall jack. Use the included Apple VGA Display Adapter to connect a display or projector with a VGA connector. f ® Apple VGA Display Adapter Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 41 Using Your Modem Your iBook comes with a digital phone line. Using External Video Support (VGA, Composite...
...: Do not connect a digital phone line to a standard RJ-11 telephone wall jack. Use the included Apple VGA Display Adapter to connect a display or projector with a VGA connector. f ® Apple VGA Display Adapter Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 41 Using Your Modem Your iBook comes with a digital phone line. Using External Video Support (VGA, Composite...
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... Using Your iBook G4 Note: Because of the display limitations of most TVs, images displayed on the TV screen will be of lower quality than those on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the VGA display cable to the Apple VGA Display Adapter, and then connect the adapter to your iBook...To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4: 1 Connect an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately. Mac OS X automatically selects the display resolution and frequency appropriate for TVs and other device, and then connect the adapter to your iBook. 2 If you want sound to come from the ...
... Using Your iBook G4 Note: Because of the display limitations of most TVs, images displayed on the TV screen will be of lower quality than those on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the VGA display cable to the Apple VGA Display Adapter, and then connect the adapter to your iBook...To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4: 1 Connect an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately. Mac OS X automatically selects the display resolution and frequency appropriate for TVs and other device, and then connect the adapter to your iBook. 2 If you want sound to come from the ...
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You can also connect your iBook to your power adapter when burning a CD. To avoid this, always use your stereo system. You can also record music to CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your ... to the optical drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for starting, stopping, and viewing DVDs. If your iTunes library. Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 45 You'll find DVD Player provides easy-to-use controls for the disc. Use a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included) to connect the headphone...
You can also connect your iBook to your power adapter when burning a CD. To avoid this, always use your stereo system. You can also record music to CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your ... to the optical drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for starting, stopping, and viewing DVDs. If your iTunes library. Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 45 You'll find DVD Player provides easy-to-use controls for the disc. Use a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included) to connect the headphone...
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...-R disc, it can only record on a single side. With your SuperDrive, you can create your own digital movies on your power adapter when burning a DVD. 46 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Important: The SuperDrive in your completed iDVD project. 2 Click the Burn button. 3 When prompted, insert a blank recordable DVD disc in the...
...-R disc, it can only record on a single side. With your SuperDrive, you can create your own digital movies on your power adapter when burning a DVD. 46 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Important: The SuperDrive in your completed iDVD project. 2 Click the Burn button. 3 When prompted, insert a blank recordable DVD disc in the...
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...-in protection for a few seconds after you are playing or recording video or audio). Turning off one , attach the power adapter, shut down your power adapter and let the battery recharge. The indicator lights remain lit for the hard disk that is designed to conserve battery charge. If...external devices connected to replace the battery with the battery in a stable environment without vibration or abrupt movement. Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 47 If you notice dropped frames or sound elements, make sure that you can run your iBook. The length of time that your iBook...
...-in protection for a few seconds after you are playing or recording video or audio). Turning off one , attach the power adapter, shut down your power adapter and let the battery recharge. The indicator lights remain lit for the hard disk that is designed to conserve battery charge. If...external devices connected to replace the battery with the battery in a stable environment without vibration or abrupt movement. Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 47 If you notice dropped frames or sound elements, make sure that you can run your iBook. The length of time that your iBook...
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...battery, and gently remove it. If no lights are visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power adapter is left. Important: If only one flashing light is on, very little charge is connected. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn...the iBook and locate the battery latch. Battery Latch 48 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Battery Battery LEDs Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: 1 Shut down your iBook. Plug in the power adapter for several hours to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with a...
...battery, and gently remove it. If no lights are visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power adapter is left. Important: If only one flashing light is on, very little charge is connected. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn...the iBook and locate the battery latch. Battery Latch 48 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Battery Battery LEDs Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: 1 Shut down your iBook. Plug in the power adapter for several hours to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with a...
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... However, the battery recharges more battery power available, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in sleep. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on , you are currently ... section). The battery charge level displayed is on ) you can monitor the battery charge level using . Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 49 Gently press the right side of power left side of batteries according to the battery compartment. When the computer is based on ...
... However, the battery recharges more battery power available, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in sleep. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on , you are currently ... section). The battery charge level displayed is on ) you can monitor the battery charge level using . Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 49 Gently press the right side of power left side of batteries according to the battery compartment. When the computer is based on ...
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...your iBook. 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 Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to prevent damaging the computer. 2 Turn over the iBook and locate the battery latch. If ...wait 30 minutes after shutting down your iBook might be hot. Installing Additional Memory To install additional memory in the following pages. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer to unlock the battery, and gently remove it.
...your iBook. 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 Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to prevent damaging the computer. 2 Turn over the iBook and locate the battery latch. If ...wait 30 minutes after shutting down your iBook might be hot. Installing Additional Memory To install additional memory in the following pages. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer to unlock the battery, and gently remove it.