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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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...4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed 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, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are... infringement and unfair competition in violation of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Apple is a trademark of federal and state laws. registered trademark. PowerPC is a service mark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Apple logo is not responsible for limited viewing uses...
...4,577,216, 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 licensed 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, Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are... infringement and unfair competition in violation of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. Apple is a trademark of federal and state laws. registered trademark. PowerPC is a service mark of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Apple logo is not responsible for limited viewing uses...
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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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... 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started First remove the AC plug from the adapter, and 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. Insert the other end in to the adapter. 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. m Insert the AC plug of your ...
... 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started First remove the AC plug from the adapter, and 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. Insert the other end in to the adapter. 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. m Insert the AC plug of your ...
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...-the kind typically used in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cord to a telephone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Contact your iBook to the Ethernet hub or outlet. the wrong type of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 75. For information about your DSL or cable...
...-the kind typically used in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cord to a telephone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. Contact your iBook to the Ethernet hub or outlet. the wrong type of connections, see "Using Your Modem" on page 75. For information about your DSL or cable...
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...need 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 easy access to 6-pin FireWire cable. Transferring information to reinstall some of the applications you transfer) Important: ... you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac has Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed. Â You have to your iBook does not affect the information on your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can transfer:...
...need 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 easy access to 6-pin FireWire cable. Transferring information to reinstall some of the applications you transfer) Important: ... you automatically transfer files, applications, and other Mac has Mac OS X v10.1 or later installed. Â You have to your iBook does not affect the information on your information-just follow the onscreen instructions. If you already have a Mac, Setup Assistant can transfer:...
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...Macintosh. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). It takes the computer a few moments to start up your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs or audiobooks you 'll need to enter. 1 To turn off on your computer...account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on the computer. You hear a tone when you can also take you want to deauthorize your iBook, you turn on page 75 for information you 've purchased from the iTunes Music Store. If you don't use your other Mac, you may ...
...Macintosh. For home users, Internet access requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). It takes the computer a few moments to start up your iBook G4, press the power button (®). Deauthorizing a computer prevents any songs or audiobooks you 'll need to enter. 1 To turn off on your computer...account, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on the computer. You hear a tone when you can also take you want to deauthorize your iBook, you turn on page 75 for information you 've purchased from the iTunes Music Store. If you don't use your other Mac, you may ...
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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 a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the...
... 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 a mouse with a desktop computer. Â To move the arrow pointer on the...
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Then press the power button again. The plug should light when you plug it in to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. If the problem persists, you plugged the power adapter firmly in to reinstall system software. Hold down the power button (®) for 4 to both the computer and a power source. Try restarting. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 65. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Congratulations, you press the power button ...
Then press the power button again. The plug should light when you plug it in to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. If the problem persists, you plugged the power adapter firmly in to reinstall system software. Hold down the power button (®) for 4 to both the computer and a power source. Try restarting. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. You see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 65. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Congratulations, you press the power button ...
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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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...upper right of the display). Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook is activated, a green light glows on the trackpad; ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your iBook hard disk with Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as mice, keyboards, personal... Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in the iBook keyboard. scroll with the trackpad. For additional information about AirPort Extreme or your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on page 22 for details. ® Power button Turn your...
...upper right of the display). Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook is activated, a green light glows on the trackpad; ¤ Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your iBook hard disk with Bluetooth® wireless technology, such as mice, keyboards, personal... Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in the iBook keyboard. scroll with the trackpad. For additional information about AirPort Extreme or your optical drive, see Chapter 3,"Using Your iBook G4," on page 22 for details. ® Power button Turn your...
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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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...-T Ethernet network or connect to another video device. 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 an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with... storage devices. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). f Headphone (audio 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. You don't need ...
...-T Ethernet network or connect to another video device. 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 an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with... storage devices. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately). f Headphone (audio 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. You don't need ...
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... To wake the computer: Â If the display is in sleep, you can quickly wake it . Your iBook automatically wakes from sleep when you open the display. Â If the display is in sleep and the hard...be away from your iBook. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iBook, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > ... inability to start up from the hard disk. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you move your iBook for only a short time, put the computer to sleep.
... To wake the computer: Â If the display is in sleep, you can quickly wake it . Your iBook automatically wakes from sleep when you open the display. Â If the display is in sleep and the hard...be away from your iBook. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down When you finish working with your iBook, you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of the following: Â Close the display. Â Choose Apple () > ... inability to start up from the hard disk. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you move your iBook for only a short time, put the computer to sleep.
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...the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. When your iBook. For more information about how to fully discharge and then charge your iBook until the battery is at any charge level. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going ...as well. After that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for information about your iBook for a day or two, shut it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 70 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected ...
...the following: Â Choose Apple () > Shut Down from draining completely. When your iBook. For more information about how to fully discharge and then charge your iBook until the battery is at any charge level. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going ...as well. After that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for information about your iBook for a day or two, shut it down your computer, do one of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 70 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected ...
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...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, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 19.  Have fun trying out your iBook. For more information, see "Getting...'s applications and Internet features. Browse the Welcome to Know Your iBook G4," on page 61.  Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Check out Chapter 2, "Getting ...
...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, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 19.  Have fun trying out your iBook. For more information, see "Getting...'s applications and Internet features. Browse the Welcome to Know Your iBook G4," on page 61.  Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. Getting More Information  Learn the important basics about contacting Apple. 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Check out Chapter 2, "Getting ...
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... disk and optical drive. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on page 47 for more safety instructions about your iBook G4. Small noises are spinning. 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...the computer is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. 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 work or play. Because your iBook is so thin and light, you can take it is raised ...
... disk and optical drive. See "Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor" on page 47 for more safety instructions about your iBook G4. Small noises are spinning. 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...the computer is dropped or experiences extreme vibration. 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 work or play. Because your iBook is so thin and light, you can take it is raised ...
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...menu 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...You can increase or decrease the size of System Preferences. Open the Displays pane of images on your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Some resolutions enlarge items on the screen, making them easier to see ... controls ® You can choose a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4
...menu 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...You can increase or decrease the size of System Preferences. Open the Displays pane of images on your display: m Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. Some resolutions enlarge items on the screen, making them easier to see ... controls ® You can choose a resolution in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4