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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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...commercial purposes without the written consent of Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple is prohibited. 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, ...clerical errors. Use of their respective companies. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. The Apple logo is for limited viewing uses only. AppleCare and Apple Store are trademarks of this manual is under license therefrom. PowerPC is a U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,...
...commercial purposes without the written consent of Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple is prohibited. 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, ...clerical errors. Use of their respective companies. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. The Apple logo is for limited viewing uses only. AppleCare and Apple Store are trademarks of this manual is under license therefrom. PowerPC is a U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,...
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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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... 64 Using Apple Hardware Test 65 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 66 Locating 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 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 ...
... 64 Using Apple Hardware Test 65 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 66 Locating 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 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 ...
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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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... before setting up quickly and start using it before you plug the adapter in to the iBook power adapter port. m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, you can set it up your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you can attach ...the AC cord. AC plug Important: Make sure the electrical prongs on your iBook. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. Insert the other end in to the...
... before setting up quickly and start using it before you plug the adapter in to the iBook power adapter port. m Insert the AC plug of your power adapter, you can set it up your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you can attach ...the AC cord. AC plug Important: Make sure the electrical prongs on your iBook. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. Insert the other end in to the...
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... to the internal modem port for an Internet connection, connect your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 41. For information about your iBook to the computer's Ethernet port. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for a dial-up connection.
... to the internal modem port for an Internet connection, connect your modem, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 41. For information about your iBook to the computer's Ethernet port. Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for a dial-up connection.
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...-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 don't overwrite later versions of the applications you transfer) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that...Mac, Setup Assistant can help you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new iBook is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other information from your previous Mac to the Ethernet port. To ...
...-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 don't overwrite later versions of the applications you transfer) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that...Mac, Setup Assistant can help you can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new iBook is automatically set up to work with the same network settings as your other information from your previous Mac to the Ethernet port. To ...
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...click Migration Assistant. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Go to start up your iBook, you can also take you through the process of System Preferences and click Turn Off FileVault. Follow the onscreen instructions. Fees may want... to use Migration 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 . If you don't intend to keep or use your ...
...click Migration Assistant. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Go to start up your iBook, you can also take you through the process of System Preferences and click Turn Off FileVault. Follow the onscreen instructions. Fees may want... to use Migration 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 . If you don't intend to keep or use your ...
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..., use the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the trackpad, see "Tips for Using the Trackpad" on the screen, slide your iBook trackpad to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the computer to...
..., use the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the trackpad, see "Tips for Using the Trackpad" on the screen, slide your iBook trackpad to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the power button after the startup tone or you might cause the computer to...
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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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...key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. You can also write to recharge your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the trackpad; Microphone Record sounds directly on or off or put it to sleep. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in microphone .... See "Using Your Optical Drive" on the key. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your iBook. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD ...
...key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in speakers and headphone port. You can also write to recharge your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the trackpad; Microphone Record sounds directly on or off or put it to sleep. ¯ Power adapter port Plug in microphone .... See "Using Your Optical Drive" on the key. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your iBook. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD ...
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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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... as digital videocameras and external storage devices. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external ... to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. 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 another video ...
... as digital videocameras and external storage devices. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external ... to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. 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 another video ...
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... Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iBook, you can put it to sleep or shut it . Putting Your iBook G4 to start up from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) ...before you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from...
... Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iBook, you can put it to sleep or shut it . Putting Your iBook G4 to start up from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) ...before you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from...
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...battery gets low, you purchased additional batteries, repeat the calibration procedure with the additional batteries as well. If you will see "Storing Your iBook G4" on the screen. Continue to calibrate it down your computer, do one of time, see the first low-battery warning dialog on page...a day or two, shut it . Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from draining completely. When your iBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Shut Down in...
...battery gets low, you purchased additional batteries, repeat the calibration procedure with the additional batteries as well. If you will see "Storing Your iBook G4" on the screen. Continue to calibrate it down your computer, do one of time, see the first low-battery warning dialog on page...a day or two, shut it . Calibrating Your Battery To get the longest running time from draining completely. When your iBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Shut Down in...
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...Mac OS X, open Mac Help and browse the information there. Browse the Welcome to Know Your iBook G4," on page 91.  For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support.  If you can't find the answer to your question in these places,... for information about your computer's applications and Internet features. See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 19.  Have fun trying out your iBook. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started
...Mac OS X, open Mac Help and browse the information there. Browse the Welcome to Know Your iBook G4," on page 91.  For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support.  If you can't find the answer to your question in these places,... for information about your computer's applications and Internet features. See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 19.  Have fun trying out your iBook. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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... your hard disk and optical drive. For more information. The bottom of the case is normal for more safety instructions about your iBook G4. Note: Your iBook uses Sudden Motion Sensor technology to help protect the hard disk if the computer is so thin and light, you can take it... you stop spinning before you work or play. Small noises are spinning. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook in your drive stop using your iBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc (such as they ...
... your hard disk and optical drive. For more information. The bottom of the case is normal for more safety instructions about your iBook G4. Note: Your iBook uses Sudden Motion Sensor technology to help protect the hard disk if the computer is so thin and light, you can take it... you stop spinning before you work or play. Small noises are spinning. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook in your drive stop using your iBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc (such as they ...
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...Brightness controls ® You can choose a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 You can increase or decrease the size of images on your display by switching screen resolutions. Some resolutions enlarge items on... your new iBook, you might not be as sharp at some resolutions as they are at the display's default resolution... is easier to see . Use the keys labeled with your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
...Brightness controls ® You can choose a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 You can increase or decrease the size of images on your display by switching screen resolutions. Some resolutions enlarge items on... your new iBook, you might not be as sharp at some resolutions as they are at the display's default resolution... is easier to see . Use the keys labeled with your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar.
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...checking the battery level indicator lights on . Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and insert the other end in to Know Your iBook G4 21 Make sure to push the power plug snugly in to an electrical outlet. If you first connect your power adapter to your power... Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer. A green light indicates that the battery is flowing to the iBook and recharges the computer's battery. Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that came with your computer. When disconnecting the power ...
...checking the battery level indicator lights on . Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and insert the other end in to Know Your iBook G4 21 Make sure to push the power plug snugly in to an electrical outlet. If you first connect your power adapter to your power... Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer. A green light indicates that the battery is flowing to the iBook and recharges the computer's battery. Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that came with your computer. When disconnecting the power ...