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...2 Chapter 3 5 Getting Started 6 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 8 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 10 Setting Up 15 How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? 16 Calibrating Your New Battery 16 What's Next? 19 The Basics 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 Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 25 Connecting to a Printer 26 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 26 ...
...2 Chapter 3 5 Getting Started 6 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 8 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 10 Setting Up 15 How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? 16 Calibrating Your New Battery 16 What's Next? 19 The Basics 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 Desktop and Setting Your Preferences 25 Connecting to a Printer 26 Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones 26 ...
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..., and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 69 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 71 General Safety Instructions 72 Battery 72 Connectors and Ports 72 Avoid Hearing Damage 72 Apple and the Environment 73 Ergonomics Appendix C 75 Connecting to the Internet 77 Gathering the...
..., and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 69 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 71 General Safety Instructions 72 Battery 72 Connectors and Ports 72 Avoid Hearing Damage 72 Apple and the Environment 73 Ergonomics Appendix C 75 Connecting to the Internet 77 Gathering the...
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... this built-in stereo speakers (2) Listen to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 display. - Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is activated, a green light glows on your iBook G4 battery. Trackpad Move the pointer on page 31...Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your iBook G4 hard disk with this key to activate the function keys (F1 to release your display and open your optical drive, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on the iBook G4 display. You can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other wireless hub, connect...
... this built-in stereo speakers (2) Listen to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 display. - Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is activated, a green light glows on your iBook G4 battery. Trackpad Move the pointer on page 31...Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your iBook G4 hard disk with this key to activate the function keys (F1 to release your display and open your optical drive, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on the iBook G4 display. You can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other wireless hub, connect...
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... storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to other Ethernet devices. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. G Ethernet port (10/100Base...
... storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to other Ethernet devices. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. G Ethernet port (10/100Base...
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...; Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Contact your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you 're connecting to the Internet," on page 39. ® Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, connect your iBook G4 to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to a phone line, DSL...
...; Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Contact your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you 're connecting to the Internet," on page 39. ® Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, connect your iBook G4 to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to a phone line, DSL...
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Then connect the other end of the cord to the computer's Ethernet port. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you know this information, have it on page 75 for information about how to set it later. If you start up later. 12 Chapter ...1 Getting Started It will also help you set up your Internet connection requires you can skip that process...
Then connect the other end of the cord to the computer's Ethernet port. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you know this information, have it on page 75 for information about how to set it later. If you start up later. 12 Chapter ...1 Getting Started It will also help you set up your Internet connection requires you can skip that process...
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...-battery warning dialog on the screen. If you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again. After that the battery is ... Plug in the menu bar indicates that , you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook G4. at any charge level. For more information about your iBook G4. Browse the Welcome to Panther booklet that point the battery...
...-battery warning dialog on the screen. If you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again. After that the battery is ... Plug in the menu bar indicates that , you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook G4. at any charge level. For more information about your iBook G4. Browse the Welcome to Panther booklet that point the battery...
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... using the Battery icon in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the computer to your computer. If you first connect your power adapter to ensure it into a wall outlet. To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on . For safety...
... using the Battery icon in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the computer to your computer. If you first connect your power adapter to ensure it into a wall outlet. To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on . For safety...
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...Click the Set Up Printers button. 3 Click the Add button. 4 Choose the type of connection for your iBook G4. It is your computer, explore the other System Preferences. If you have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, and you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed in your... pop-up menu. To add a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, choose Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. 5 Select or enter your iBook G4, you can connect to the printer and print wirelessly. Many printers connect via a network connection, such as Ethernet. As you get to know...
...Click the Set Up Printers button. 3 Click the Add button. 4 Choose the type of connection for your iBook G4. It is your computer, explore the other System Preferences. If you have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, and you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed in your... pop-up menu. To add a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, choose Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. 5 Select or enter your iBook G4, you can connect to the printer and print wirelessly. Many printers connect via a network connection, such as Ethernet. As you get to know...
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... player, will appear automatically on hold. You can now see if any updates are available for your iBook G4 for "printing." When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see the print jobs in the Dock to open the Printer window. You can... also connect headphones with them. To learn more information, open Mac OS Help and choose Library > iTunes Help. Warning: Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of your computer. You can damage your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download ...
... player, will appear automatically on hold. You can now see if any updates are available for your iBook G4 for "printing." When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see the print jobs in the Dock to open the Printer window. You can... also connect headphones with them. To learn more information, open Mac OS Help and choose Library > iTunes Help. Warning: Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of your computer. You can damage your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download ...
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... connector, you want to connect your iBook G4 to an Ethernet network or a wireless network, see "FireWire" on the Mac OS, go to your device. Chapter 2 The Basics 27 Connecting to a Network If you can connect it to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos. For more ... further help. For more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device If you have a digital camera, videocamera, scanner, or other device that came with your iBook G4. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the...
... connector, you want to connect your iBook G4 to an Ethernet network or a wireless network, see "FireWire" on the Mac OS, go to your device. Chapter 2 The Basics 27 Connecting to a Network If you can connect it to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos. For more ... further help. For more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device If you have a digital camera, videocamera, scanner, or other device that came with your iBook G4. To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the...
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... can transfer files directly from Apple (fees apply). For more information, see "Using Bluetooth Devices" on page 35. • If you have a .Mac account, you need to change to a different type of connection, such as a hard disk on the network. Using the Internet During the ... Mode, your files to another Mac using a FireWire cable (sold separately). For more information, see "Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire" on page 37. You can connect to an AirPort Extreme wireless network to transfer files. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search...
... can transfer files directly from Apple (fees apply). For more information, see "Using Bluetooth Devices" on page 35. • If you have a .Mac account, you need to change to a different type of connection, such as a hard disk on the network. Using the Internet During the ... Mode, your files to another Mac using a FireWire cable (sold separately). For more information, see "Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire" on page 37. You can connect to an AirPort Extreme wireless network to transfer files. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search...
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...; Optional AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability and optional Bluetooth wireless connectivity. If you have a SuperDrive, you can make sure your iBook G4 with an external monitor or display. See page 38. • Video out port with included Apple VGA Display Adapter gives you can burn DVDs as digital videocameras and external hard drives. See page...
...; Optional AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability and optional Bluetooth wireless connectivity. If you have a SuperDrive, you can make sure your iBook G4 with an external monitor or display. See page 38. • Video out port with included Apple VGA Display Adapter gives you can burn DVDs as digital videocameras and external hard drives. See page...
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...restart or reconfigure your computer. ® Using USB Devices To use a USB device with your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can use to connect many USB devices. In most cases you can either install the software that came with the device ...2.0 ports are compatible with earlier USB devices. Apple has already included software to use the Internet to the computer. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your iBook G4 comes with two USB 2.0 ports ( ), also referred to as Hi-Speed USB, which you connect the device, it is running. Your computer ...
...restart or reconfigure your computer. ® Using USB Devices To use a USB device with your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can use to connect many USB devices. In most cases you can either install the software that came with the device ...2.0 ports are compatible with earlier USB devices. Apple has already included software to use the Internet to the computer. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your iBook G4 comes with two USB 2.0 ports ( ), also referred to as Hi-Speed USB, which you connect the device, it is running. Your computer ...
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... Mac Help in Mac OS Help. For information on USB is a good idea to your iBook G4 battery to operate at the Same Time You can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. Using Multiple USB Devices at their maximum data speed. Most USB hubs have a... (usually four or seven). Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 The USB hub connects to an open USB port on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/guide. USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as USB 1.1 compatible devices. You can also find information on your iBook G4.
... Mac Help in Mac OS Help. For information on USB is a good idea to your iBook G4 battery to operate at the Same Time You can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. Using Multiple USB Devices at their maximum data speed. Most USB hubs have a... (usually four or seven). Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 The USB hub connects to an open USB port on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/guide. USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as USB 1.1 compatible devices. You can also find information on your iBook G4.
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... files between your computer using FireWire Target Disk Mode. Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a FireWire device, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to... directly on your iBook G4 and another FireWire-equipped computer using video-editing software such as DV cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks-without restarting your computer. ® These are some of System Preferences, and click the FireWire hard disk. Apple has already included ...
... files between your computer using FireWire Target Disk Mode. Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a FireWire device, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to... directly on your iBook G4 and another FireWire-equipped computer using video-editing software such as DV cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks-without restarting your computer. ® These are some of System Preferences, and click the FireWire hard disk. Apple has already included ...
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...: The FireWire port is a good idea to the Trash. 5 Press the Power button on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. When you are finished transferring files, drag the iBook G4 hard disk icon to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire devices, such as if it were a hard disk...
...: The FireWire port is a good idea to the Trash. 5 Press the Power button on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. When you are finished transferring files, drag the iBook G4 hard disk icon to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire devices, such as if it were a hard disk...
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...and Internet access (fees may vary with both the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station and the original Apple AirPort Base Station and any 802.11b or 802.11g compliant products. The AirPort Extreme Card is connected to the Internet AC outlet AirPort Extreme Base Station...connection to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. AirPort Extreme offers an easy and affordable way to the Internet. Through a wireless network you purchased your iBook G4, a card is AirPort-ready. AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Your iBook G4...
...and Internet access (fees may vary with both the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station and the original Apple AirPort Base Station and any 802.11b or 802.11g compliant products. The AirPort Extreme Card is connected to the Internet AC outlet AirPort Extreme Base Station...connection to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. AirPort Extreme offers an easy and affordable way to the Internet. Through a wireless network you purchased your iBook G4, a card is AirPort-ready. AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Your iBook G4...
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... a hot sync operation without cables or send your iBook G4 can connect to and transfer information wirelessly to communicate with a mobile phone equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology can help using the transfer utility. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 37 Additional information on the Apple Bluetooth website at www.apple.com/store. You can also find information...
... a hot sync operation without cables or send your iBook G4 can connect to and transfer information wirelessly to communicate with a mobile phone equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology can help using the transfer utility. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 37 Additional information on the Apple Bluetooth website at www.apple.com/store. You can also find information...
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... available in Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem. ® Connecting to a network gives you can use with your iBook G4, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. 38 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer The Ethernet ...port on your iBook G4 automatically detects other computers. Choose Help > Mac Help from...
... available in Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem. ® Connecting to a network gives you can use with your iBook G4, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. 38 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer The Ethernet ...port on your iBook G4 automatically detects other computers. Choose Help > Mac Help from...