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iBook G4 Getting Started Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer
iBook G4 Getting Started Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer
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...-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iBook, iCal, iMovie, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Finder, iDVD, iPhoto, Panther, Rendezvous, and Safari are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. PowerPC is accurate. Other...
...-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iBook, iCal, iMovie, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Finder, iDVD, iPhoto, Panther, Rendezvous, and Safari are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. PowerPC is accurate. Other...
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Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 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...
Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 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...
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...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 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...
...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 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...
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Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 69) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5 Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer.
Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 69) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5 Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer.
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Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function (Fn) key ® Microphone AirPort Extreme 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 Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls - Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function (Fn) key ® Microphone AirPort Extreme 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 Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls - Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... this key to activate the function keys (F1 to F12). It can also write music, documents, and other digital files on the iBook G4 display. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. You... button Turn your iBook G4 on page 31. Built-in microphone (located to recharge your iBook G4. When the numeric keypad is in the iBook G4 keyboard. If you have a SuperDrive, you have an optional Combo drive, it to sleep. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to...
... this key to activate the function keys (F1 to F12). It can also write music, documents, and other digital files on the iBook G4 display. ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. You... button Turn your iBook G4 on page 31. Built-in microphone (located to recharge your iBook G4. When the numeric keypad is in the iBook G4 keyboard. If you have a SuperDrive, you have an optional Combo drive, it to sleep. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to...
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Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port USB 2.0 ports f Headphone port Video out port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port USB 2.0 ports f Headphone port Video out port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...-T Ethernet network or connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. W Internal modem port...
...-T Ethernet network or connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. W Internal modem port...
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... In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the iBook G4 power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can attach the AC cord if desired. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug into...
... In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the iBook G4 power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can attach the AC cord if desired. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug into...
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... work with a digital phone line. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the modem; For more information about your iBook G4 to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in homes. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the internal modem port for a dial...
... work with a digital phone line. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the modem; For more information about your iBook G4 to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in homes. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the internal modem port for a dial...
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... computer and Internet connection. See Appendix C, "Connecting to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Then connect the other end of the cord to set up your iBook G4. If you to supply information such as the account name your DSL or cable modem as shown in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet... back to it on page 75 for information about how 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 start up your connection yet or you don't know this information, you through the registration process.
... computer and Internet connection. See Appendix C, "Connecting to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Then connect the other end of the cord to set up your iBook G4. If you to supply information such as the account name your DSL or cable modem as shown in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet... back to it on page 75 for information about how 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 start up your connection yet or you don't know this information, you through the registration process.
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1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®). Do not continue to shut down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you turn on the computer. You should hear a tone when you may cause the computer to hold down again. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 The setup assistant launches automatically to help you. ® Power button Note: When you press the Power button to start up to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up . It takes the computer a few moments to 1 second).
1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®). Do not continue to shut down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you turn on the computer. You should hear a tone when you may cause the computer to hold down again. ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 The setup assistant launches automatically to help you. ® Power button Note: When you press the Power button to start up to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up . It takes the computer a few moments to 1 second).
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... the computer turns off. Try restarting. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on page 61. Congratulations, you may be drained. 2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. • To select, click, or double-click an...
... the computer turns off. Try restarting. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on page 61. Congratulations, you may be drained. 2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. • To select, click, or double-click an...
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... sleep. How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? Putting Your iBook G4 to the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that appears. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep light next to Sleep If you move your computer, do one of the following : • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from the menu bar...
... sleep. How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? Putting Your iBook G4 to the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that appears. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep light next to Sleep If you move your computer, do one of the following : • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from the menu bar...
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...8226; Switching from another computer? To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook G4 battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that the battery ...on a Mac. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Open Mac OS Help and see the first low-battery warning dialog on how to prevent your iBook G4 until it automatically goes to Panther booklet that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for information on the screen. Browse the Welcome to sleep...
...8226; Switching from another computer? To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook G4 battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that the battery ...on a Mac. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Open Mac OS Help and see the first low-battery warning dialog on how to prevent your iBook G4 until it automatically goes to Panther booklet that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for information on the screen. Browse the Welcome to sleep...
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... Have More Questions? See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 93. • For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to your problem in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return...Help menu in these places, see the AppleCare materials that prevents you can't find the answer to www.apple.com/support. • If you from using your computer, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on contacting Apple. Other Support • If you're having a problem that came with your keyboard.
... Have More Questions? See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 93. • For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to your problem in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return...Help menu in these places, see the AppleCare materials that prevents you can't find the answer to www.apple.com/support. • If you from using your computer, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on contacting Apple. Other Support • If you're having a problem that came with your keyboard.
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... to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69. 19 When using your iBook G4 while discs are part of the case is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a ...faint sound. For prolonged use, place your iBook G4 is raised slightly to know your new computer, you transport the computer. As you get warm. The ...whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 on to cool it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you 'll...
... to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69. 19 When using your iBook G4 while discs are part of the case is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a ...faint sound. For prolonged use, place your iBook G4 is raised slightly to know your new computer, you transport the computer. As you get warm. The ...whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 on to cool it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you 'll...
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... the resolution on your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can switch to a resolution...
... the resolution on your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can switch to a resolution...
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Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that the battery is fully assembled before plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to push the power plug snugly into an electrical outlet. When you 're using the AC plug with your power adapter, see page 45). To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on the bottom of your computer, an indicator light comes on the computer to ensure it into the power adapter port on . If you first connect your power adapter to the computer. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet ...
Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that the battery is fully assembled before plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to push the power plug snugly into an electrical outlet. When you 're using the AC plug with your power adapter, see page 45). To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on the bottom of your computer, an indicator light comes on the computer to ensure it into the power adapter port on . If you first connect your power adapter to the computer. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet ...