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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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...Machines Corporation, used under license. and any use of such marks by Apple Computer, Inc. PowerPC is protected by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,...limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other countries. 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...
...Machines Corporation, used under license. and any use of such marks by Apple Computer, Inc. PowerPC is protected by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to ensure that is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, 4,819,...limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation and other countries. 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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... 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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...process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your iBook. 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. For an... illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Insert the other end in to the adapter. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. First remove the AC plug from the adapter, and then attach the included AC...
...process, including these tasks:  Plugging in the power adapter  Connecting the cables  Turning on your iBook. 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. For an... illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Insert the other end in to the adapter. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it right away. First remove the AC plug from the adapter, and then attach the included AC...
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... an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you have a digital phone line. For information about your iBook to a telephone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. For more information about other end of line could damage the modem. If you're...
... an Ethernet network: m Connect the cable to your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you have a digital phone line. For information about your iBook to a telephone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. For more information about other end of line could damage the modem. If you're...
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... G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you need to set up a user on your computer. Setup Assistant takes you through the process of the applications already installed on your iBook. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started This gives you easy access to ... Mac, Setup Assistant can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new iBook is automatically set up your new iBook. If you don't overwrite later versions of transferring your other Mac. Using Setup Assistant, you can help you turn on ...
... G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 You've done everything you need to set up a user on your computer. Setup Assistant takes you through the process of the applications already installed on your iBook. 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started This gives you easy access to ... Mac, Setup Assistant can transfer:  User accounts, including preferences and email  Network settings, so your new iBook is automatically set up your new iBook. If you don't overwrite later versions of transferring your other Mac. Using Setup Assistant, you can help you turn on ...
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...used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to deauthorize your old computer to enter. 1 To turn on your iBook G4, press the power button (®). For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Go to the ... you don't use Setup Assistant to start up your computer to connect to the Applications folder, open the Security pane of setting up your iBook, you can do it later using Migration Assistant. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting...
...used Setup Assistant to transfer information from an older Macintosh and you want to deauthorize your old computer to enter. 1 To turn on your iBook G4, press the power button (®). For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Go to the ... you don't use Setup Assistant to start up your computer to connect to the Applications folder, open the Security pane of setting up your iBook, you can do it later using Migration Assistant. Follow the onscreen instructions. If you already have an Internet account, see Appendix C, "Connecting...
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The trackpad is turned on. Important: Use one finger on page 22. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: To start 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 ...
The trackpad is turned on. Important: Use one finger on page 22. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: To start 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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... movies, games, and multimedia files. You can also write music, documents, and other kinds of the display). Microphone Record sounds directly on the iBook display with Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as mice, keyboards, personal digital assistants, and cell phones. Built-in stereo speakers (2) Listen to the... to activate the function keys (F1 to the upper right of media. Trackpad Move the pointer on your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the key. If you have a SuperDrive, you can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-ROM and DVD-R...
... movies, games, and multimedia files. You can also write music, documents, and other kinds of the display). Microphone Record sounds directly on the iBook display with Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as mice, keyboards, personal digital assistants, and cell phones. Built-in stereo speakers (2) Listen to the... to activate the function keys (F1 to the upper right of media. Trackpad Move the pointer on your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on the key. If you have a SuperDrive, you can read CD-ROM discs, photo CDs, standard audio discs, DVD-ROM and DVD-R...
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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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.... £ Video out (external monitor) port Connect to another video device. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices. ¥ Security slot...
.... £ Video out (external monitor) port Connect to another video device. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your iBook G4," on page 31. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). f Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices. ¥ Security slot...
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... wake it . When the computer is in sleep, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. To put the computer to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the menu... has stopped spinning) before you will be away from sleep when you can put the computer to sleep. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you move your iBook. Your iBook automatically wakes from your iBook for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. To wake the computer: Â If the...
... wake it . When the computer is in sleep, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > Sleep from the hard disk. To put the computer to sleep, do one of data or the inability to start up from the menu... has stopped spinning) before you will be away from sleep when you can put the computer to sleep. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you move your iBook. Your iBook automatically wakes from your iBook for only a short time, put it to sleep or shut it down. To wake the computer: Â If the...
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...the battery is at that , you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully charged again. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your battery gets low, you will see the first low-battery warning dialog on page 47. To ... use your battery only once to calibrate it. Continue to store your iBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 When your iBook until it sometime during the first week you purchased additional batteries, repeat ...
...the battery is at that , you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is fully charged again. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your battery gets low, you will see the first low-battery warning dialog on page 47. To ... use your battery only once to calibrate it. Continue to store your iBook for an extended period of the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 When your iBook until it sometime during the first week you purchased additional batteries, repeat ...
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... and Internet features. 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 computer, see the AppleCare materials that came with Mac OS X, open Mac... your computer. Â If you from using your question in these places, 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.
... and Internet features. 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 computer, see the AppleCare materials that came with Mac OS X, open Mac... your computer. Â If you from using your question in these places, 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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... small noises during startup and when using your iBook in your drive stop using your hard disk and optical drive. Small noises are spinning. For example, your iBook on to cool it, producing a faint sound. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about ...handling and using your iBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc...
... small noises during startup and when using your iBook in your drive stop using your hard disk and optical drive. Small noises are spinning. For example, your iBook on to cool it, producing a faint sound. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about ...handling and using your iBook, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc...
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... to see . You can increase or decrease the size of images on your display by switching screen resolutions. Use the keys labeled with your new iBook, you begin working with the brightness icon (¤) to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® You can choose a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter...
... to see . You can increase or decrease the size of images on your display by switching screen resolutions. Use the keys labeled with your new iBook, you begin working with the brightness icon (¤) to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® You can choose a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter...
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Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter 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 you 're using the AC ... is fully assembled before plugging in the adapter. Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and insert the other end in to Know Your iBook G4 21 An amber light indicates that the battery is being charged. Chapter 2 Getting to a wall outlet.
Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter 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 you 're using the AC ... is fully assembled before plugging in the adapter. Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and insert the other end in to Know Your iBook G4 21 An amber light indicates that the battery is being charged. Chapter 2 Getting to a wall outlet.