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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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... and Mac OS are owned by method claims of Apple Computer, Inc. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iDVD, iPhoto, iSight, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, and Tiger are trademarks of federal and state laws. PowerPC is protected by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other... company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of certain U.S. The product described in this manual is prohibited. AppleCare and Apple Store are service marks of U.S. and other ...
... and Mac OS are owned by method claims of Apple Computer, Inc. AirPort Express, Exposé, FileVault, Finder, the FireWire logo, iDVD, iPhoto, iSight, Safari, Spotlight, SuperDrive, and Tiger are trademarks of federal and state laws. PowerPC is protected by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other... company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of certain U.S. The product described in this manual is prohibited. AppleCare and Apple Store are service marks of U.S. and other ...
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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 following pages take you can attach the AC cord. 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 through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Plugging in to the ... setting up your power adapter in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in to the iBook power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away.
The following pages take you can attach the AC cord. 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 through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Plugging in to the ... setting up your power adapter in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in to the iBook power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away.
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The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Contact your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 For more information about other end of the cord to the computer's Ethernet port. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the modem; For information about your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you don't need cables. If you're connecting to a telephone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m...
The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Contact your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 For more information about other end of the cord to the computer's Ethernet port. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the modem; For information about your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you don't need cables. If you're connecting to a telephone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m...
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... process of the applications already installed on your 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 need to 6-pin FireWire cable.
... process of the applications already installed on your 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 need to 6-pin FireWire cable.
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... can also take you turn on the computer. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs or audiobooks you 'll need to enter. 1 To turn on your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Go to the Applications folder, open the Security pane of setting up your computer to connect to the Internet. If...
... can also take you turn on the computer. Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs or audiobooks you 'll need to enter. 1 To turn on your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Go to the Applications folder, open the Security pane of setting up your computer to connect to the Internet. If...
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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 move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your computer, press the power button (®) only once briefly (up to allow scrolling when you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on. Important: Use one finger on the trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the pointer. The trackpad is designed to 1 second). See "Using the ...
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 move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your computer, press the power button (®) only once briefly (up to allow scrolling when you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on. Important: Use one finger on the trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the pointer. The trackpad is designed to 1 second). See "Using the ...
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Problems Turning On the Computer? Make sure that the computer can't find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. The plug should light when you plug it in to both the computer and a power source. You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 65. Hold down the power button (®) for 4 to the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up and running! Then press the power button again. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on page 61. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Congratulations, you press ...
Problems Turning On the Computer? Make sure that the computer can't find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. The plug should light when you plug it in to both the computer and a power source. You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 65. Hold down the power button (®) for 4 to the computer. Â If the computer still doesn't start up and running! Then press the power button again. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on page 61. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Congratulations, you press ...
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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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... pointer and scrolling with this button to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Microphone Record sounds directly on your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on or off or put it to devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as mice, keyboards, personal digital assistants, and cell phones. AirPort...
... pointer and scrolling with this button to CD-R and CD-RW discs. Microphone Record sounds directly on your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on or off or put it to devices equipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as mice, keyboards, personal digital assistants, and cell phones. AirPort...
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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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... (external monitor) port Connect 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. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to a TV, VCR, or another computer... Ethernet devices. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to the internal modem. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately).
... (external monitor) port Connect 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. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to a TV, VCR, or another computer... Ethernet devices. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to the internal modem. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately).
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...is already open it. When the computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iBook for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. Moving your computer while the hard disk is...from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep, you can put the computer to sleep. Putting Your iBook G4 to the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that appears. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light next to Sleep If you move...
...is already open it. When the computer is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from your iBook for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. Moving your computer while the hard disk is...from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep, you can put the computer to sleep. Putting Your iBook G4 to the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that appears. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep indicator light next to Sleep If you move...
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If you plan to store your iBook 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 ... changes to green and the onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that appears. at any charge level. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your iBook until it sometime during the first week you have your iBook. If you purchased additional... charge your battery only once to calibrate it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on the screen.
If you plan to store your iBook 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 ... changes to green and the onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that appears. at any charge level. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your iBook until it sometime during the first week you have your iBook. If you purchased additional... charge your battery only once to calibrate it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on the screen.
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...important basics about your computer.  If you can't find the answer to Know Your iBook G4," on page 19.  Have fun trying out your computer for information about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started For more information, 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 're unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and browse the information there. See Appendix...
...important basics about your computer.  If you can't find the answer to Know Your iBook G4," on page 19.  Have fun trying out your computer for information about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started For more information, 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 're unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and browse the information there. See Appendix...
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... disk and any optical disc (such as they access information or load and eject discs. Small noises are spinning. Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook G4. As you transport the computer. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on page 69. 19 When you use , place your hard disk and optical drive might...
... disk and any optical disc (such as they access information or load and eject discs. Small noises are spinning. Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook G4. As you transport the computer. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on page 69. 19 When you use , place your hard disk and optical drive might...
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... displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display by switching screen resolutions. However, items might need to adjust your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. To adjust the resolution on the screen, making them easier to see . Some resolutions enlarge items on your... 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
... displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display by switching screen resolutions. However, items might need to adjust your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. To adjust the resolution on the screen, making them easier to see . Some resolutions enlarge items on your... 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