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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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...written consent of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. registered trademark. PowerPC is a trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this copyright ...and other countries. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple. Use of federal and state laws. Apple is a U.S. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iBook, iCal, iMovie, iTunes,...
...written consent of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. registered trademark. PowerPC is a trademark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this copyright ...and other countries. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple. Use of federal and state laws. Apple is a U.S. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, Apple Store, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iBook, iCal, iMovie, iTunes,...
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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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... in stereo speakers (2) Listen to the upper right of media. Built-in the iBook G4 keyboard. It can read standard CD-ROM discs, Photo CDs, and audio discs. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to F12). AirPort Extreme antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme...
... in stereo speakers (2) Listen to the upper right of media. Built-in the iBook G4 keyboard. It can read standard CD-ROM discs, Photo CDs, and audio discs. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to F12). AirPort Extreme antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme...
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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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...directly to a television, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to the internal modem. You don't need an Ethernet crossover...Apple VGA Display Adapter. For additional information about these features, see page 34. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4...Ethernet network or connect to your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable.
...directly to a television, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to the internal modem. You don't need an Ethernet crossover...Apple VGA Display Adapter. For additional information about these features, see page 34. For more information, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4...Ethernet network or connect to your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable.
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Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. AC plug Important: Be sure to snap the electrical ... Started Step 1: Plug 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. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the outlet...
Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. AC plug Important: Be sure to snap the electrical ... Started Step 1: Plug 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. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the outlet...
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... to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection. For information on other types of line could damage the modem. For more information about your iBook G4 to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone...
... to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection. For information on other types of line could damage the modem. For more information about your iBook G4 to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone...
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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 . Setting up your Internet connection requires you to set up ... cord to it on page 75 for information about how to the Ethernet hub or outlet. It will also help you set it up your iBook G4. Fees may apply.
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 . Setting up your Internet connection requires you to set up ... cord to it on page 75 for information about how to the Ethernet hub or outlet. It will also help you set it up your iBook G4. Fees may apply.
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You should hear a tone when you may cause the computer to shut 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 your computer, press it only once briefly (up to start up. It takes the computer a few moments to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you turn on the computer. 1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®).
You should hear a tone when you may cause the computer to shut 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 your computer, press it only once briefly (up to start up. It takes the computer a few moments to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you turn on the computer. 1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®).
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... the computer turns off. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on page 61. Congratulations, you plug it into both the computer and a power source. 2 Use 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...
... the computer turns off. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on page 61. Congratulations, you plug it into both the computer and a power source. 2 Use 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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... that appears. Moving your iBook G4. To wake the computer: • If the display is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to sleep or shut it down . To shut down your computer, do one of the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from... the hard disk. Your iBook G4 automatically wakes from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep, you have finished ...
... that appears. Moving your iBook G4. To wake the computer: • If the display is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to sleep or shut it down . To shut down your computer, do one of the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from... the hard disk. Your iBook G4 automatically wakes from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep, you have finished ...
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... to Panther booklet that came with your computer. • If you're unfamiliar with the additional batteries as well. Continue to use your iBook G4. After that the battery is fully charged again. Open Mac OS Help and see the "New to calibrate it. If you purchased additional batteries...calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook G4 until the light on how to prevent your battery from your previous computer knowledge to get the longest running time from draining completely. at any...
... to Panther booklet that came with your computer. • If you're unfamiliar with the additional batteries as well. Continue to use your iBook G4. After that the battery is fully charged again. Open Mac OS Help and see the "New to calibrate it. If you purchased additional batteries...calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook G4 until the light on how to prevent your battery from your previous computer knowledge to get the longest running time from draining completely. at any...
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...Mac Help (click the Help menu in these places, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on contacting Apple. 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 ... OS Help Most of the information about using your computer, see the AppleCare materials that prevents you can't find the answer to www.apple.com/support. • If you from using your Macintosh is available right on your computer for information on page 61. • Check...
...Mac Help (click the Help menu in these places, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on contacting Apple. 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 ... OS Help Most of the information about using your computer, see the AppleCare materials that prevents you can't find the answer to www.apple.com/support. • If you from using your Macintosh is available right on your computer for information on page 61. • Check...
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...and optical drive may turn on to cool it, producing a faint sound. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you... 'll want to allow airflow that you work or play. When using your iBook G4 is so thin and light, you can take it is raised slightly to know your new computer,... you may hear small noises during startup and when using your iBook G4, wait a few moments to get warm. For prolonged use, place your hard disk and optical ...
...and optical drive may turn on to cool it, producing a faint sound. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you... 'll want to allow airflow that you work or play. When using your iBook G4 is so thin and light, you can take it is raised slightly to know your new computer,... you may hear small noises during startup and when using your iBook G4, wait a few moments to get warm. For prolonged use, place your hard disk and optical ...
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Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can increase or decrease the size of images on your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. To adjust the resolution on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see . To control your display so ...
Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can increase or decrease the size of images on your display: m Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. To adjust the resolution on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see . To control your display so ...
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Attach the included AC cord to push the power plug snugly into an electrical outlet. Make sure to the adapter and insert the other end into their completely extended position before plugging it is engaged and power is fully assembled before plugging in the adapter. An amber light indicates that the battery is being charged. To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on page 70. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. Use only the AC cord that came with your computer, an indicator light comes on the computer to the...
Attach the included AC cord to push the power plug snugly into an electrical outlet. Make sure to the adapter and insert the other end into their completely extended position before plugging it is engaged and power is fully assembled before plugging in the adapter. An amber light indicates that the battery is being charged. To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on page 70. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. Use only the AC cord that came with your computer, an indicator light comes on the computer to the...