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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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... companies. All rights reserved. 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 Apple Computer, Inc., registered in ...Business Machines Corporation, used under license. and any use of Apple may not be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is for printing or clerical errors. Apple is a trademark of Apple. PowerPC is not responsible for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an ...
... companies. All rights reserved. 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 Apple Computer, Inc., registered in ...Business Machines Corporation, used under license. and any use of Apple may not be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is for printing or clerical errors. Apple is a trademark of Apple. PowerPC is not responsible for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an ...
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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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...put it can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 on your iBook G4 display. - Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is activated, a green light glows on the iBook G4 display. It can also write music, documents, and other wireless hub, connect ...have a SuperDrive, you have an optional Combo drive, it to sleep. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your iBook G4 battery. Media Eject key Press and hold this button to release your display and open your optical drive, see Chapter 3,...
...put it can also write to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 on your iBook G4 display. - Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is activated, a green light glows on the iBook G4 display. It can also write music, documents, and other wireless hub, connect ...have a SuperDrive, you have an optional Combo drive, it to sleep. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your iBook G4 battery. Media Eject key Press and hold this button to release your display and open your optical drive, see Chapter 3,...
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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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...cable. f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to another video device.... modem port Connect a standard phone line directly 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 a television, VCR, or another computer and transfer files...
...cable. f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices. Ç Security slot Protect your iBook G4, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to another video device.... modem port Connect a standard phone line directly 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 a television, VCR, or another computer and transfer files...
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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. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC ... 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. AC plug Important: Be sure...
Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC ... 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. AC plug Important: Be sure...
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... Extreme network, you connect the internal modem to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. ® Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, connect your iBook G4 to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in homes.
... Extreme network, you connect the internal modem to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. ® Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, connect your iBook G4 to an analog phone line-the kind used typically in homes.
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...To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your DSL or cable modem as the account name your iBook G4. See Appendix C, "Connecting to it later. Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. Then connect the ...requires you to set up your computer, a setup assistant welcomes you and takes you . Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting up your computer and Internet connection.
...To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your DSL or cable modem as the account name your iBook G4. See Appendix C, "Connecting to it later. Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. Then connect the ...requires you to set up your computer, a setup assistant welcomes you and takes you . Ethernet cord G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting up your computer and Internet connection.
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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 the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the...
... 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 the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the...
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... computer is closed, open , press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep,... you can quickly wake it . How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? To put the computer to sleep, do one of data or...
... computer is closed, open , press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following : • Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from the menu bar. • Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep,... you can quickly wake it . How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? To put the computer to sleep, do one of data or...
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.... • Switching from your battery, complete the following steps sometime during the first week you have to fully discharge and then charge your iBook G4. To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect ...the power adapter and use your iBook G4 until it automatically goes to Panther booklet that came with the additional batteries as well. at any charge level. Browse the Welcome to sleep...
.... • Switching from your battery, complete the following steps sometime during the first week you have to fully discharge and then charge your iBook G4. To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect ...the power adapter and use your iBook G4 until it automatically goes to Panther booklet that came with the additional batteries as well. at any charge level. Browse the Welcome to sleep...
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... using your drive stop spinning before you 'll want to know your new computer, you may hear small noises during startup and when using your iBook G4 is normal for some time, a small fan may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. For example, your hard disk... bottom of the case to get to know . After the computer runs for the bottom of the case is raised slightly to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it is so thin and light, you work or play. Getting to allow airflow that you transport the computer...
... using your drive stop spinning before you 'll want to know your new computer, you may hear small noises during startup and when using your iBook G4 is normal for some time, a small fan may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. For example, your hard disk... bottom of the case to get to know . After the computer runs for the bottom of the case is raised slightly to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it is so thin and light, you work or play. Getting to allow airflow that you transport the computer...
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... is 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. To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu...; icon to see . To adjust the resolution on your display by switching screen resolutions. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can choose a resolution in the Displays pane of System Preferences. If you want, you may not be as sharp as they are at...
... is 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. To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu...; icon to see . To adjust the resolution on your display by switching screen resolutions. Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you can choose a resolution in the Displays pane of System Preferences. If you want, you may not be as sharp as they are at...
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... or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. Important: If your mouse right away. You can insert the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use your keyboard doesn't seem to be working correctly, check the Num Lock key. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a ...numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. You'll find quite a list of keyboard shortcuts for the numeric keypad have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you 're finished, press the Num ...
... or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. Important: If your mouse right away. You can insert the USB connector into the USB 2.0 port and use your keyboard doesn't seem to be working correctly, check the Num Lock key. Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 keyboard has a ...numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. You'll find quite a list of keyboard shortcuts for the numeric keypad have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you 're finished, press the Num ...
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... OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. When you're ready to learn more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications, see the Welcome to Panther booklet that will appear on your iBook G4. Customizing Your Desktop and... Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that came with your iBook G4. Feel free to make your desktop...
... OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. When you're ready to learn more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications, see the Welcome to Panther booklet that will appear on your iBook G4. Customizing Your Desktop and... Setting Your Preferences You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that came with your iBook G4. Feel free to make your desktop...
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...Add. If you have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, and you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed in your iBook G4, you can connect to know the network name or address of System Preferences to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, choose Rendezvous from the pop...-up your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with the printer to change. Chapter 2 The Basics 25 After connecting and setting up menu. For more information...
...Add. If you have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, and you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed in your iBook G4, you can connect to know the network name or address of System Preferences to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, choose Rendezvous from the pop...-up your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with the printer to change. Chapter 2 The Basics 25 After connecting and setting up menu. For more information...