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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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...method claims of U.S. 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, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc. The... of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for home and other countries. registered trademark. PowerPC is prohibited. Every effort has been made to the performance...
...method claims of U.S. 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, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are service marks of Apple Computer, Inc. The... of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2005 Apple Computer, Inc. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for home and other countries. registered trademark. PowerPC is prohibited. Every effort has been made to the performance...
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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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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 Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer.
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...outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you can attach the AC cord...194; Turning on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before you plug the adapter in to the iBook power adapter port. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started AC plug Important: Make sure...then attach the included AC cord to a wall outlet. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away.
...outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter If there is designed so that you can attach the AC cord...194; Turning on your AC plug are in their completely extended position before you plug the adapter in to the iBook power adapter port. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started AC plug Important: Make sure...then attach the included AC cord to a wall outlet. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away.
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... the phone cord from a wall jack to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you 're connecting to the internal modem port for an Internet connection, connect your iBook to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Warning: Do not connect a digital phone line to the computer's Ethernet port. Then connect the other types of connections...
... the phone cord from a wall jack to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you 're connecting to the internal modem port for an Internet connection, connect your iBook to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Warning: Do not connect a digital phone line to the computer's Ethernet port. Then connect the other types of connections...
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...Setup Assistant, you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your other information from your previous Mac to your new iBook. Setup Assistant helps you can help you through the process of the applications you transfer) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that... set up to the Ethernet port. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you plug the Ethernet cord, and not the phone cord, in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk Mode. Â Your...
...Setup Assistant, you enter your Internet and email information and set up a user on your other information from your previous Mac to your new iBook. Setup Assistant helps you can help you through the process of the applications you transfer) Important: Use caution when you transfer applications so that... set up to the Ethernet port. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you plug the Ethernet cord, and not the phone cord, in FireWire and supports FireWire Target Disk Mode. Â Your...
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...an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). After it later using Migration Assistant. You hear a tone when you turn off on your iBook, you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on the computer. If you can also take you ...through the process of setting up your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs or audiobooks you first start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® ...
...an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). After it later using Migration Assistant. You hear a tone when you turn off on your iBook, you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on the computer. If you can also take you ...through the process of setting up your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs or audiobooks you first start up , Setup Assistant opens automatically. ® ...
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... startup tone or you might cause the computer to shut down again. 2 Use your computer, press the power button (®) only once briefly (up your iBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is designed to allow scrolling...
... startup tone or you might cause the computer to shut down again. 2 Use your computer, press the power button (®) only once briefly (up your iBook trackpad to select and move items on the screen, just like you use two adjoining fingers and the scrolling feature is designed to allow scrolling...
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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 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 -
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... files to the upper right of System Preferences.) See "Using the Trackpad" on page 22 for details. ® Power button Turn your iBook battery. For additional information about moving the pointer and scrolling with Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as mice, keyboards, personal digital assistants, and... with this key to the Trash. Microphone Record sounds directly on your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the trackpad; AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort Express, or other wireless access point, ...
... files to the upper right of System Preferences.) See "Using the Trackpad" on page 22 for details. ® Power button Turn your iBook battery. For additional information about moving the pointer and scrolling with Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as mice, keyboards, personal digital assistants, and... with this key to the Trash. Microphone Record sounds directly on your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the trackpad; AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme Base Station, AirPort Express, or other wireless access point, ...
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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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... 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 the...line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other Ethernet devices. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, ...
... 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 the...line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other Ethernet devices. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, ...
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... the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep when you move your iBook. To wake the computer: Â If the display is already open it. Your iBook automatically wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep... display. 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...
... the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from sleep when you move your iBook. To wake the computer: Â If the display is already open it. Your iBook automatically wakes from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Sleep... display. 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...
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...of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from your battery, calibrate it sometime during the first week you have your iBook. If you will see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page 21 and "Using Your Battery" on the screen. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use...Important: You need to fully discharge and then charge your battery only once to prevent your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the dialog that the battery is fully charged again. Chapter 1 Getting ...
...of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from your battery, calibrate it sometime during the first week you have your iBook. If you will see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page 21 and "Using Your Battery" on the screen. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use...Important: You need to fully discharge and then charge your battery only once to prevent your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the dialog that the battery is fully charged again. Chapter 1 Getting ...
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... fun trying out your iBook. Browse the Welcome to your computer, see the AppleCare materials that prevents you 're unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and browse the information there. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting... Started Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your iBook G4," on page 61.  Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions.
... fun trying out your iBook. Browse the Welcome to your computer, see the AppleCare materials that prevents you 're unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac Help and browse the information there. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting... Started Check out Chapter 2, "Getting to Know Your iBook G4," on page 61.  Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions.
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.... Whenever you stop using your iBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc (such as they access information or load and eject discs. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on a flat, stable surface. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important... basics about handling and using your iBook in your drive stop spinning before you use , place your hard disk and optical drive might whir and ...
.... Whenever you stop using your iBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc (such as they access information or load and eject discs. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on a flat, stable surface. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important... basics about handling and using your iBook in your drive stop spinning before you use , place your hard disk and optical drive might whir and ...
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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. Adjusting Your Display After you begin working with ... menu bar, click "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. To adjust the resolution on the screen, making them easier to Know Your iBook G4 To control your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open 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. Adjusting Your Display After you begin working with ... menu bar, click "Show displays in the Displays pane of System Preferences. To adjust the resolution on the screen, making them easier to Know Your iBook G4 To control your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane of System Preferences.
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... computer. You can monitor the battery level using your computer, an indicator light turns on the bottom of your computer. Make sure to Know Your iBook G4 21 For safety instructions about using the Battery icon in to the...
... computer. You can monitor the battery level using your computer, an indicator light turns on the bottom of your computer. Make sure to Know Your iBook G4 21 For safety instructions about using the Battery icon in to the...