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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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... in the 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, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of these products. All rights reserved. Apple is for home and other rights owners. registered trademark. Use of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. Simultaneously published in the U.S. PowerPC...
... in the 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, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of these products. All rights reserved. Apple is for home and other rights owners. registered trademark. Use of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. Simultaneously published in the U.S. PowerPC...
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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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Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls - 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 - Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls - 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 - Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...read standard CD-ROM discs, Photo CDs, and audio discs. Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is activated, a green light glows on the iBook G4 display. Built-in the iBook G4 keyboard. It can also write music, documents, and other digital files on page 31. Media Eject key Press and...With an optional AirPort Extreme Card and an AirPort Extreme Base Station or other kinds of the sound coming from the built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to the Internet wirelessly. If you can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other wireless hub, ...
...read standard CD-ROM discs, Photo CDs, and audio discs. Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is activated, a green light glows on the iBook G4 display. Built-in the iBook G4 keyboard. It can also write music, documents, and other digital files on page 31. Media Eject key Press and...With an optional AirPort Extreme Card and an AirPort Extreme Base Station or other kinds of the sound coming from the built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to the Internet wirelessly. If you can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other wireless hub, ...
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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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...additional equipment to other Ethernet devices. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to the internal modem. 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. W ...
...additional equipment to other Ethernet devices. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to the internal modem. 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. W ...
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... the AC cord if desired. AC plug Important: Be sure to snap the electrical prongs on page 21. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug...
... the AC cord if desired. AC plug Important: Be sure to snap the electrical prongs on page 21. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on your AC plug...
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... a digital telephone line to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection. Telephone cord W Internal modem port Make sure you don't need cables. Contact your iBook G4 to the Internet," on page 39. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the modem...
... a digital telephone line to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection. Telephone cord W Internal modem port Make sure you don't need cables. Contact your iBook G4 to the Internet," on page 39. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the modem...
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... connect the other end of the cord to set up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up your Internet connection requires you to supply information such as shown in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet... cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Setting up your iBook G4. If you can skip that process and come back to it later. It will also help you . ® To connect to a DSL or cable ...
... connect the other end of the cord to set up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up your Internet connection requires you to supply information such as shown in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet... cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Setting up your iBook G4. If you can skip that process and come back to it later. It will also help you . ® To connect to a DSL or cable ...
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2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the ...
2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer. • To move the arrow pointer on the ...
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... computer is in the dialog that appears. To shut down . How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? When you have finished working with your iBook G4, you can put your computer to sleep, do one of the following: • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from sleep when you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of... data or the inability to use your iBook G4 for a day or two, shut it down your computer, do one of the following: • Close...
... computer is in the dialog that appears. To shut down . How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? When you have finished working with your iBook G4, you can put your computer to sleep, do one of the following: • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from sleep when you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of... data or the inability to use your iBook G4 for a day or two, shut it down your computer, do one of the following: • Close...
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... complete the following steps sometime during the first week you will help you use your battery from your iBook G4. at any charge level. Open Mac OS Help and see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page ...21 and "Battery" on page 45. After that, you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see the first low-battery warning dialog on the screen. What's ...Next? • Learn the important basics about your iBook G4 until it automatically goes to sleep; If you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when ...
... complete the following steps sometime during the first week you will help you use your battery from your iBook G4. at any charge level. Open Mac OS Help and see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page ...21 and "Battery" on page 45. After that, you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see the first low-battery warning dialog on the screen. What's ...Next? • Learn the important basics about your iBook G4 until it automatically goes to sleep; If you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when ...
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...it , producing a faint sound. As you get warm. For example, your hard disk and optical drive. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 on page 69. 19 The bottom of the computer's normal functioning. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling ...and using your iBook G4 in your iBook G4 that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. For prolonged use, place your iBook G4 is raised slightly to allow airflow that you'll want to know your new computer...
...it , producing a faint sound. As you get warm. For example, your hard disk and optical drive. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 on page 69. 19 The bottom of the computer's normal functioning. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling ...and using your iBook G4 in your iBook G4 that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. For prolonged use, place your iBook G4 is raised slightly to allow airflow that you'll want to know your new computer...
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...the ¤ icon 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. If you want, you may not be as sharp as they are at the display's default resolution. Open ...easier to see . To control your display so that the screen is easier to see . Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can switch to a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 The Basics However, with some resolutions items may need to adjust your display settings...
...the ¤ icon 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. If you want, you may not be as sharp as they are at the display's default resolution. Open ...easier to see . To control your display so that the screen is easier to see . Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can switch to a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 The Basics However, with some resolutions items may need to adjust your display settings...
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... check the Num Lock key. Important: If your mouse right away. If you can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. You can insert the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use your keyboard doesn't seem to use...." Chapter 2 The Basics 23 When you're finished, press the Num Lock key again to quit) are deactivated. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Keys used for many common procedures and applications. When the numeric keypad is active.
... check the Num Lock key. Important: If your mouse right away. If you can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. You can insert the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use your keyboard doesn't seem to use...." Chapter 2 The Basics 23 When you're finished, press the Num Lock key again to quit) are deactivated. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Keys used for many common procedures and applications. When the numeric keypad is active.
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... choose an eye-catching screen effect that came with your iBook G4. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic, an environment for new users, experienced users, and people switching to learn more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications, see the Welcome to Panther booklet that will...
... choose an eye-catching screen effect that came with your iBook G4. Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic, an environment for new users, experienced users, and people switching to learn more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications, see the Welcome to Panther booklet that will...
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... choose Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. others are accessed via a USB cable; After connecting and setting up menu. 5 Select or enter your iBook G4, you may need to know your USB ports, see "Ethernet (10/100Base-T)" on page 38 and "AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access" on... pop-up your printer, use the Print & Fax pane of connection for your printer (for example, USB, AppleTalk, and so on your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install required software and connect the printer. It is your command center for the specific preference...
... choose Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. others are accessed via a USB cable; After connecting and setting up menu. 5 Select or enter your iBook G4, you may need to know your USB ports, see "Ethernet (10/100Base-T)" on page 38 and "AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access" on... pop-up your printer, use the Print & Fax pane of connection for your printer (for example, USB, AppleTalk, and so on your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install required software and connect the printer. It is your command center for the specific preference...