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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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...claims of this manual is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. and other countries. PowerPC is accurate. Use of certain U.S. Reverse ... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 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 ...
...claims of this manual is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. and other countries. PowerPC is accurate. Use of certain U.S. Reverse ... limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 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 ...
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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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... AC cord To extend the reach of your power adapter in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in to the iBook power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 ...Getting Started 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 through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Plugging in to the...
... AC cord To extend the reach of your power adapter in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in to the iBook power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 ...Getting Started 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 through the setup process, including these tasks: Â Plugging in to the...
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... the Ethernet cord to your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you have a digital phone line. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 For information about your iBook to the Internet," on page 41. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the internal modem port for an...
... the Ethernet cord to your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you have a digital phone line. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 For information about your iBook to the Internet," on page 41. To connect to a phone line: m Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the internal modem port for an...
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Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up your iBook. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you need to set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac  ...Files and folders on the hard disk and partitions. The first time you turn on your other Mac. Transferring information to your iBook does not affect the...
Setup Assistant helps you enter your Internet and email information and set up your iBook. Ethernet cord Ethernet cord Telephone cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you need to set up to work with the same network settings as your other Mac  ...Files and folders on the hard disk and partitions. The first time you turn on your other Mac. Transferring information to your iBook does not affect the...
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... Assistant opens automatically. ® Power button ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on your iBook G4, press the power button (®). It takes the computer a few moments to play music or spoken word files that you've purchased from the iTunes... Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to deauthorize your iBook, you can also take you don't use Setup Assistant to the Internet.
... Assistant opens automatically. ® Power button ® Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on your iBook G4, press the power button (®). It takes the computer a few moments to play music or spoken word files that you've purchased from the iTunes... Utilities, and double-click Migration Assistant. Note: If you used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to deauthorize your iBook, you can also take you don't use Setup Assistant to the Internet.
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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 allow scrolling when you use the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the trackpad, see "Tips for Using the...
... 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 allow scrolling when you use the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the trackpad, see "Tips for Using the...
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Hold down the power button (®) for 4 to reinstall system software. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 The plug should light when you plug it in to both the computer and a power source. Then press the power button again. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on page 61. Congratulations, 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 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Make sure that the computer can't find system...
Hold down the power button (®) for 4 to reinstall system software. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 The plug should light when you plug it in to both the computer and a power source. Then press the power button again. See "Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer" on page 61. Congratulations, 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 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Make sure that the computer can't find system...
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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 - Volume controls Function keys 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive C Media Eject key C ¤ Brightness controls -
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 - Volume controls Function keys 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive C Media Eject key C ¤ Brightness controls -
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... Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to activate the function keys (F1 to recharge your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the trackpad; Display release button Push this built-in the included power adapter to F12). Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also... wirelessly connect to release your display and open your iBook display. - You can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other kinds ...
... Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to activate the function keys (F1 to recharge your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the trackpad; Display release button Push this built-in the included power adapter to F12). Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also... wirelessly connect to release your display and open your iBook display. - You can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other kinds ...
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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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You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or 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. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed...
You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or 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. H FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed...
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... 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 can put the computer to start up from your iBook for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your iBook G4 to... 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 iBook, you open the display. Â If the display is already open it and bypass the startup process.
... 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 can put the computer to start up from your iBook for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your iBook G4 to... 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 iBook, you open the display. Â If the display is already open it and bypass the startup process.
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... the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Shut Down in the menu bar indicates that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for a day or two, shut it . Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to ...use your iBook until it automatically goes to sleep; For more information about your power adapter and battery, see "Storing Your...
... the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from the menu bar. Â Press the power button (®) and click Shut Down in the menu bar indicates that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for a day or two, shut it . Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to ...use your iBook until it automatically goes to sleep; For more information about your power adapter and battery, see "Storing Your...
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... Getting Started See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 91. Â For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. Â If you can't find the answer to your question in these places, see the AppleCare materials that came with...about your computer's applications and Internet features. For more information, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 19. Â Have fun trying out your iBook. Browse the Welcome to Know Your iBook G4," on page 61. Â Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions.
... Getting Started See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 91. Â For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. Â If you can't find the answer to your question in these places, see the AppleCare materials that came with...about your computer's applications and Internet features. For more information, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 19. Â Have fun trying out your iBook. Browse the Welcome to Know Your iBook G4," on page 61. Â Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions.
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... are part of the computer's normal functioning. The bottom of the case to get to know your new computer, you use , place your iBook G4. Small noises are spinning. Whenever you stop spinning before you work or play. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on page 47 for some ...Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69. 19 As you get warm. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook or charge its battery, it is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a faint sound. Because...
... are part of the computer's normal functioning. The bottom of the case to get to know your new computer, you use , place your iBook G4. Small noises are spinning. Whenever you stop spinning before you work or play. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on page 47 for some ...Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69. 19 As you get warm. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook or charge its battery, it is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a faint sound. Because...
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... System Preferences. To control your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Some resolutions enlarge items on the screen, making them easier to see . However, items might need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to Know Your iBook G4 You can increase or decrease the size...
... System Preferences. To control your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Some resolutions enlarge items on the screen, making them easier to see . However, items might need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to Know Your iBook G4 You can increase or decrease the size...