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iBook G4 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer
iBook G4 User's Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer
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...word mark and logos are trademarks of federal and state laws. PowerPC is a service mark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. Simultaneously published in the U.S. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. and other countries. .Mac...marks by method claims of their respective companies. Apple is for printing or clerical errors. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iBook, iCal, iLife, iMovie, iPod, iTunes,...
...word mark and logos are trademarks of federal and state laws. PowerPC is a service mark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. Simultaneously published in the U.S. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. and other countries. .Mac...marks by method claims of their respective companies. Apple is for printing or clerical errors. Apple 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 408-996-1010 www.apple.com Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AppleTalk, Final Cut Pro, FireWire, iBook, iCal, iLife, iMovie, iPod, iTunes,...
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...5 Getting Started 6 Setting Up Your iBook G4 12 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 14 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 16 Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 Getting More Information 19 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your ...and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 31 Using Your iBook G4 32 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices 34 Connecting With FireWire 36 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 37 Using Bluetooth ...
...5 Getting Started 6 Setting Up Your iBook G4 12 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 14 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 16 Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down 17 Calibrating Your Battery 18 Getting More Information 19 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your ...and Connecting Headphones 30 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device 30 Transferring Files to Another Computer 31 Using Your iBook G4 32 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices 34 Connecting With FireWire 36 Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking 37 Using Bluetooth ...
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... Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 70 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iBook G4 71 Understanding General Safety Instructions 72 Handling the Battery 72 Avoiding Hearing Damage 73 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Learning About Apple and the Environment Appendix C 75 Connecting to the...
... Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 70 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iBook G4 71 Understanding General Safety Instructions 72 Handling the Battery 72 Avoiding Hearing Damage 73 Understanding Ergonomics 74 Learning About Apple and the Environment Appendix C 75 Connecting to the...
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Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Your iBook G4 includes the following components: Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. 5
Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Your iBook G4 includes the following components: Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. 5
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... Â Turning on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before setting up quickly and start using it up your iBook. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in to the outlet. ¯ Power adapter .... For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Insert the other end in to the iBook power adapter port. AC plug Important: Make sure the electrical prongs on your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you can attach the AC cord....
... Â Turning on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before setting up quickly and start using it up your iBook. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in to the outlet. ¯ Power adapter .... For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Insert the other end in to the iBook power adapter port. AC plug Important: Make sure the electrical prongs on your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you can attach the AC cord....
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... if you are unsure whether you don't need cables. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your iBook to a telephone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. For more information about other end of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 75...
... if you are unsure whether you don't need cables. To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your iBook to a telephone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. For more information about other end of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 75...
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... Ethernet cord, and not the phone cord, in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk Mode.  Your other Mac  Files and folders on your iBook. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure:  Your other Mac has built-in to 6-pin FireWire cable. Setup Assistant helps you...set up your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your new...
... Ethernet cord, and not the phone cord, in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk Mode.  Your other Mac  Files and folders on your iBook. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started To transfer information, make sure:  Your other Mac has built-in to 6-pin FireWire cable. Setup Assistant helps you...set up your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your new...
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... 9 Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to deauthorize your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Setup Assistant can do it starts up your iBook, you can also take you 've purchased from being played by someone else. If you don't intend to...
... 9 Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to deauthorize your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Setup Assistant can do it starts up your iBook, you can also take you 've purchased from being played by someone else. If you don't intend to...
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... continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the computer to shut down again. 2 Use your iBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on page 22...
... continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the computer to shut down again. 2 Use your iBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is turned on page 22...
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Hold down the power button (®) for 4 to the computer. If the problem persists, you might be drained. The plug should light when you 're up , see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. Â This icon usually means that you press the power button (®). Â The battery might need to reinstall system software. Then press the power button again. Problems Turning On the Computer? You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 65. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on page 61. Try restarting. ...
Hold down the power button (®) for 4 to the computer. If the problem persists, you might be drained. The plug should light when you 're up , see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. Â This icon usually means that you press the power button (®). Â The battery might need to reinstall system software. Then press the power button again. Problems Turning On the Computer? You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 65. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on page 61. Try restarting. ...
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Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function key (Fn) ® Microphone AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth 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 C Media Eject key C ¤ Brightness controls - Volume controls Function keys 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function key (Fn) ® Microphone AirPort Extreme/ Bluetooth 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 C Media Eject key C ¤ Brightness controls - Volume controls Function keys 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...write to the Trash. Built-in stereo speakers (2) Listen to release your display and open your iBook display. - Trackpad Move the pointer on the iBook display with one finger on your iBook on page 31. When the numeric keypad is in sleep. AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna With an...scroll with the trackpad. You can also write music, documents, and other digital files to recharge your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on and off in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the display). ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of the sound coming...
...write to the Trash. Built-in stereo speakers (2) Listen to release your display and open your iBook display. - Trackpad Move the pointer on the iBook display with one finger on your iBook on page 31. When the numeric keypad is in sleep. AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna With an...scroll with the trackpad. You can also write music, documents, and other digital files to recharge your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on and off in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of the display). ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of the sound coming...
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Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery ¥ Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) H FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port d USB 2.0 ports £ Video out port f Headphone port 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery ¥ Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) H FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port d USB 2.0 ports £ Video out port f Headphone port 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...Apple VGA Display Adapter. W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to another video device. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to a TV, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4...," on page 31. d Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your iBook from theft by connecting a security cable (sold separately) to connect to other...
...Apple VGA Display Adapter. W Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to another video device. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to a TV, VCR, or another computer and transfer files. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4...," on page 31. d Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your iBook from theft by connecting a security cable (sold separately) to connect to other...
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...: Â If the display is closed, open , press the power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing...display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is in sleep, you open the display. Â If the display is already open it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you...
...: Â If the display is closed, open , press the power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing...display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in the dialog that the computer is in sleep, you open the display. Â If the display is already open it and bypass the startup process. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you...
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...repeat the calibration procedure with the additional batteries as well. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from your iBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. at any charge level. To calibrate your battery, follow these steps:..." on the power adapter plug changes to use your battery, calibrate it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on the screen. If you have your battery gets low, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at ...
...repeat the calibration procedure with the additional batteries as well. Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from your iBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. at any charge level. To calibrate your battery, follow these steps:..." on the power adapter plug changes to use your battery, calibrate it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on the screen. If you have your battery gets low, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at ...
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...Your iBook G4," on page 25.  If you're having a problem that came with your computer.  If you from using your computer, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 91.  For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com... out your computer's applications and Internet features. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about your computer for information about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Tiger booklet that came with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and ...
...Your iBook G4," on page 25.  If you're having a problem that came with your computer.  If you from using your computer, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 91.  For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com... out your computer's applications and Internet features. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about your computer for information about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Tiger booklet that came with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and ...
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... so thin and light, you can take it is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. After the iBook runs for more safety instructions about your iBook G4. Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook while discs are part of the case to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on a ... Getting to the office, library, class, or wherever you use , place your iBook on page 69. 19 For more information. For prolonged use your iBook or charge its battery, it with you to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your hard disk and...
... so thin and light, you can take it is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. After the iBook runs for more safety instructions about your iBook G4. Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook while discs are part of the case to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on a ... Getting to the office, library, class, or wherever you use , place your iBook on page 69. 19 For more information. For prolonged use your iBook or charge its battery, it with you to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your hard disk and...
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... bar, click "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. Use the keys labeled with your new iBook, you might not be as sharp at some resolutions as they are at the display's default resolution. To ...adjust the resolution on the screen, making them easier to Know Your iBook G4 You can increase or decrease the size of System Preferences. Open the Displays pane of images on your display ... icon (¤) to see . Some resolutions enlarge items on your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
... bar, click "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. Use the keys labeled with your new iBook, you might not be as sharp at some resolutions as they are at the display's default resolution. To ...adjust the resolution on the screen, making them easier to Know Your iBook G4 You can increase or decrease the size of System Preferences. Open the Displays pane of images on your display ... icon (¤) to see . Some resolutions enlarge items on your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.