Apple iBook G4 Using Your Optical Drive, Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device

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Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device

To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4:

1Connect an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to the composite or S-video connector of the TV or other device, then connect the adapter to your iBook G4.

2If you want to send the sound from your iBook G4 to the device, connect a miniplug- to-RCA cable (not included) from the headphone (f) port on your iBook G4 to the audio input ports on your device.

3Turn on the external device.

To adjust how the images are displayed on the device, use the Displays pane of System Preferences.

For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV

Additional information on using and configuring an external monitor is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for “monitor.”

Using Your Optical Drive

You can install or use software from CDs using your optical drive and from DVD discs if your computer has a Combo drive. You can play multimedia on CD discs and music from audio CDs. If your iBook G4 has a Combo drive, your optical drive can also write music, documents, and other digital files onto CD-R and CD-RW discs, and play DVD movies and use most DVD discs. If you have an optional SuperDrive, you can record DVD movies and other information on DVD-R discs.

Important: The optical drive on your iBook G4 supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported. Noncircular discs may become lodged in the drive.

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Appendix B Appendix aAppendix C Appendix DGetting Started Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computerBasic Features of Your iBook G4 Sleep indicator light Volume controlsPower button Power adapter portAdditional Features of Your iBook G4 Internal modem port FireWire 400 portEthernet port 10/100Base-T Two USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus portsPlug In the Power Adapter Setting UpTo connect to a phone line Connect Your CablesTurn On Your iBook G4 To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet networkTo turn on the computer, press the Power button Nothing happens when you press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On?Shutting Down Your iBook G4 How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off?Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep What’s Next? Calibrating Your New BatteryTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps Mac OS Help What If I Have More Questions?Other Support Page Basics Basics Adjusting Your DisplayTo adjust the resolution on your display Using Your Power Adapter Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the TrackpadUsing a Mouse Using the KeyboardLearning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your PreferencesTo set up a printer Connecting to a PrinterKeeping Your Software Up to Date Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring Printing To monitor printingTo check for updated software Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceConnecting to a Network Transferring Files to Another Computer Using the InternetTo force an application to quit When an Application FreezesPage Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesFor More Information on USB USB Devices and Battery PowerUsing Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time Using FireWire Devices FireWireFor More Information on FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerConnecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessFor More Information on AirPort Extreme Using Bluetooth DevicesFor More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetExternal Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video Using Your ModemTurn on the external display or projector Connecting an External Display or ProjectorConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Using Your Optical DriveFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discEjecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the followingRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs Playing DVD-Video DiscsFor More Information To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW discTo record data on DVD-R discs Recording Information on a DVDTo burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc Battery Connecting Speakers and Audio DevicesTo remove the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery Charging a BatteryFor More Information on Your iBook G4 Battery Battery-Conservation TipsFor More Information on Security Options Security SlotPage Enhancing Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional MemoryRemoving the Battery and Keyboard Enhancing Your Computer To install an AirPort Extreme Card Installing an AirPort Extreme CardTo install additional memory Installing Additional Memory30O Replacing the Keyboard and Battery Enhancing Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t turn on or start up Try using Disk Utility to repair the diskIf you forgot your password Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezesTo use Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareIf you have trouble ejecting a disc Restoring Your Computer’s Software If you have problems with your Internet connectionTo install Mac OS Locating Your Product Serial Number To install applications and Classic supportOperating Environment Power AdapterBattery Carrying Your iBook G4 Cleaning Your iBook G4 DisplayStoring Your iBook G4 AppendixPlugging In the Power Adapter Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your iBook G4General Safety Instructions For More Information Battery Connectors and PortsAvoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Chair ErgonomicsKeyboard and Trackpad Built-in Display External MouseBefore you connect to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo find the settings on a Windows PC To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer PPP Gathering the Information You NeedEntering Your Information Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections To test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port To set up a manual configuration Manual ConfigurationTo set up a Dhcp configuration Dhcp ConfigurationTo set up a PPPoE connection PPPoE ConfigurationAppendix C Connecting to the Internet To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionSetting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection PPPoE Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Network Connections Page Top Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work? How do I make my iBook G4 battery last longer?Forgot my password. How do I reset it? Page Industry Canada Statement FCC Compliance StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Radio and Television InterferenceLaser Information Battery Disposal InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard InformationInformation You Need in the United States Telephone Line ProblemsTelephone Consumer Protection Act Information You Need in Canada100 Information You Need in the United KingdomInformationen fur Deutschland Information You Need in Australia Informations pour la FranceInformation You Need in New Zealand 101Page 103 IndexIndex 104105 106 USB