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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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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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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 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 -
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...in speakers and headphone port. Media Eject key Press and hold this button to the Internet wirelessly. Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is activated, a green light glows on your optical drive, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on CD-R and CD-RW discs. For ... of media. When the numeric keypad is in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to F12). You can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other wireless hub, connect to release your display and open your iBook G4 display. - Display release button Push this key to activate ...
...in speakers and headphone port. Media Eject key Press and hold this button to the Internet wirelessly. Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is activated, a green light glows on your optical drive, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on CD-R and CD-RW discs. For ... of media. When the numeric keypad is in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to F12). You can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other wireless hub, connect to release your display and open your iBook G4 display. - Display release button Push this key to activate ...
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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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...an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable. f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other Ethernet devices. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4,...don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to the ...
...an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable. f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other Ethernet devices. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4,...don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to the ...
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... plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the iBook G4 power adapter port. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your power adapter, you can attach the AC cord if desired. Setting Up Your...
... plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the iBook G4 power adapter port. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your power adapter, you can attach the AC cord if desired. Setting Up Your...
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... with a digital phone line. For more information about your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Contact your iBook G4 to the Internet," on page 39. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to an analog phone line-the kind...
... with a digital phone line. For more information about your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Contact your iBook G4 to the Internet," on page 39. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to an analog phone line-the kind...
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...connection yet or you don't know this information, you set it later. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up your computer, a setup assistant welcomes you and takes you start up your computer and Internet connection. If you ...know this information, have it on page 75 for information about how to set up your iBook G4. Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). See Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on hand when you...
...connection yet or you don't know this information, you set it later. Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up your computer, a setup assistant welcomes you and takes you start up your computer and Internet connection. If you ...know this information, have it on page 75 for information about how to set up your iBook G4. Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). See Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on hand when you...
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... Turning the Computer On? You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a blinking question mark. • This icon usually means that you...
... Turning the Computer On? You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a blinking question mark. • This icon usually means that you...
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... • If the display is spinning can quickly wake it . When the computer is in the dialog that appears. To shut down your iBook G4 for only a short time, put the computer to the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that the computer is in the dialog that appears. Shutting...: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep light next to sleep, do one of the following : • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from your iBook G4. When you have finished working with your iBook G4, you move your iBook G4 for a day or two, shut it down . How Do I Turn My...
... • If the display is spinning can quickly wake it . When the computer is in the dialog that appears. To shut down your iBook G4 for only a short time, put the computer to the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that the computer is in the dialog that appears. Shutting...: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep light next to sleep, do one of the following : • Close the display. • Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from your iBook G4. When you have finished working with your iBook G4, you move your iBook G4 for a day or two, shut it down . How Do I Turn My...
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... with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information. • Switching from draining completely. 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 it . When your... the battery is at that the battery is fully charged again. at any charge level. If you have to fully discharge and then charge your iBook G4 until the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your battery once to Mac OS X" section. Open Mac OS Help ...
... with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information. • Switching from draining completely. 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 it . When your... the battery is at that the battery is fully charged again. at any charge level. If you have to fully discharge and then charge your iBook G4 until the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your battery once to Mac OS X" section. Open Mac OS Help ...
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...The bottom of the computer's normal functioning. Small noises are spinning. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook G4, wait a few moments to allow airflow that you'll want to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69. 19... Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it , producing a faint sound. For example, your hard disk and optical drive may hear small noises during...
...The bottom of the computer's normal functioning. Small noises are spinning. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook G4, wait a few moments to allow airflow that you'll want to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69. 19... Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it , producing a faint sound. For example, your hard disk and optical drive may hear small noises during...
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... larger, making them easier to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® You can increase or decrease the size of images on your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu... want, you may not be as sharp as they are at the display's default resolution. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can choose a resolution in the Displays pane of System Preferences.
... larger, making them easier to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® You can increase or decrease the size of images on your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu... want, you may not be as sharp as they are at the display's default resolution. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can choose a resolution in the Displays pane of System Preferences.
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... You can insert the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use your keyboard doesn't seem to turn it off. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. If you have a smaller secondary label. Using a Mouse If you like to ... Mac OS Help and search for many common procedures and applications. When you can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. When the numeric keypad is active. Num Lock key Numeric keypad ® To use keyboard shortcuts to...
... You can insert the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use your keyboard doesn't seem to turn it off. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. If you have a smaller secondary label. Using a Mouse If you like to ... Mac OS Help and search for many common procedures and applications. When you can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. When the numeric keypad is active. Num Lock key Numeric keypad ® To use keyboard shortcuts to...
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...the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. Feel free to make your desktop look , location, and behavior of your desktop, or change it to change the look the way you 're ready to learn more about Mac OS X and your iBook G4. You... and Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that came with your Apple applications, see the Welcome to the Mac. Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with... Preferences. Note: Mac OS 9 cannot be installed as a primary operating system on your iBook G4.
...the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. Feel free to make your desktop look , location, and behavior of your desktop, or change it to change the look the way you 're ready to learn more about Mac OS X and your iBook G4. You... and Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that came with your Apple applications, see the Welcome to the Mac. Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with... Preferences. Note: Mac OS 9 cannot be installed as a primary operating system on your iBook G4.
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... you have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, and you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed in your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with your iBook G4, you get to know the network name or address of the printer to a Printer To use the Print & Fax pane ... the Print & Fax icon. 2 Click the Set Up Printers button. 3 Click the Add button. 4 Choose the type of System Preferences to know your iBook G4. It is your command center for the specific preference pane you may need to select your printer information and click Add. For more information about...
... you have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, and you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed in your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with your iBook G4, you get to know the network name or address of the printer to a Printer To use the Print & Fax pane ... the Print & Fax icon. 2 Click the Set Up Printers button. 3 Click the Add button. 4 Choose the type of System Preferences to know your iBook G4. It is your command center for the specific preference pane you may need to select your printer information and click Add. For more information about...
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...the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see the print jobs in the print queue and work , insert a music CD in your optical drive. Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you'd like to listen to music while you can damage your iBook G4 for private listening right away.... You can now see if any updates are available for "printing." Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software. 26...
...the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see the print jobs in the print queue and work , insert a music CD in your optical drive. Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you'd like to listen to music while you can damage your iBook G4 for private listening right away.... You can now see if any updates are available for "printing." Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software. 26...