Apple iBook G4 manual How does the Mac OS X interface work?

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How does the Mac OS X interface work?

Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain tasks. Your best source for Mac OS X information is Mac OS Help. You’ll find introductory explanations for new users, users switching from Windows computers, and users upgrading from Mac OS 9. Open Mac OS Help by choosing Mac Help from the Help menu in the Finder menu bar at the top of your screen. Browse the new user information listed there. Many of the basic tasks users are interested in involve the Finder, so try searching for “Finder,” too.

How do I make my iBook G4 battery last longer?

Remember to calibrate your battery when you first use it (see page 16). You can conserve battery power by using the Energy Saver preference pane to specify how quickly the computer should go to sleep or dim the display. Open System Preferences and click the Energy Saver icon. Choose settings that are optimized for your type of usage. Using peripheral devices, such as hard disk drives, that get power from your computer can also shorten the amount of time your battery lasts. You can conserve battery power by disconnecting such devices. You can also purchase an additional battery that you can switch into your computer when power gets low. For more information about conserving battery power, see “Battery-Conservation Tips” on page 48.

I put a disc in my optical drive, but nothing happened. How do I know if the disc is compatible with my optical drive?

Press the Media Eject ( ) key to eject the disc. Apple slot-loading optical drives support only round 12 cm discs. Nonstandard discs with noncircular shapes do not work in the optical drive. For more information about nonstandard discs, check the AppleCare Knowledge Base at www.apple.com/support.

Warning: Inserting a nonstandard disc into the optical drive may damage the drive.

How do I connect a monitor or TV to my iBook G4?

Your iBook G4 comes with an external monitor port and an adapter for connecting devices with VGA connectors. You can also purchase an Apple Video Adapter and use it to connect many commonly used monitors, TVs, and video displays. If your device has a connector that is different from the adapter included with your iBook G4, you need to purchase a different adapter to connect it to the iBook G4. To see the adapter included with your iBook G4, see page 5. For more information about connecting displays and other devices, see “External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video)” on page 39.

Appendix D Top Ten Questions

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B Appendix DYour iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer Getting StartedBasic Features of Your iBook G4 Power button Volume controlsSleep indicator light Power adapter portAdditional Features of Your iBook G4 Ethernet port 10/100Base-T FireWire 400 portInternal modem port Two USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus portsSetting Up Plug In the Power AdapterConnect Your Cables To connect to a phone lineTo connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Turn On Your iBook G4To turn on the computer, press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when you press the Power buttonPutting Your iBook G4 to Sleep How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off?Shutting Down Your iBook G4 To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps Calibrating Your New BatteryWhat’s Next? Other Support What If I Have More Questions?Mac OS Help Page Basics To adjust the resolution on your display Adjusting Your DisplayBasics Using Your Power Adapter Using the Trackpad Tips for Using the TrackpadUsing the Keyboard Using a MouseCustomizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Learning About Mac OSConnecting to a Printer To set up a printerMonitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesKeeping Your Software Up to Date To monitor printingConnecting to a Network Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceTo check for updated software Using the Internet Transferring Files to Another ComputerWhen an Application Freezes To force an application to quitPage Using Your Computer Using USB Devices Universal Serial Bus USBUsing Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time USB Devices and Battery PowerFor More Information on USB FireWire Using FireWire DevicesConnecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFor More Information on FireWire AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet AccessFor More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Using Bluetooth DevicesFor More Information on AirPort Extreme For More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100Base-TUsing Your Modem External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-VideoConnecting an External Display or Projector Turn on the external display or projectorFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Using Your Optical DriveConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4Ejecting a Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discInserting a CD or DVD Disc To eject a disc, do one of the followingFor More Information Playing DVD-Video DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW discTo burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc Recording Information on a DVDTo record data on DVD-R discs Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices BatteryRemoving and Replacing the Battery To remove the batteryCharging a Battery To replace the batteryBattery-Conservation Tips For More Information on Your iBook G4 BatterySecurity Slot For More Information on Security OptionsPage Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory Enhancing Your ComputerRemoving the Battery and Keyboard Enhancing Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme Card To install an AirPort Extreme CardInstalling Additional Memory To install additional memory30O Replacing the Keyboard and Battery Enhancing Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveTry using Disk Utility to repair the disk If the computer won’t turn on or start upIf you have a problem with an application Other ProblemsIf you forgot your password If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezesIf you have trouble ejecting a disc If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareTo use Apple Hardware Test To install Mac OS If you have problems with your Internet connectionRestoring Your Computer’s Software To install applications and Classic support Locating Your Product Serial NumberPower Adapter Operating EnvironmentBattery Storing Your iBook G4 Cleaning Your iBook G4 DisplayCarrying Your iBook G4 AppendixConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Using Your iBook G4General Safety Instructions Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Battery Connectors and PortsFor More Information Keyboard and Trackpad ErgonomicsChair External Mouse Built-in DisplayThere are four kinds of Internet connections Before you connect to the InternetTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC Gathering the Information You Need PPPEntering 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 Manual Configuration To set up a manual configurationDhcp Configuration To set up a Dhcp configurationPPPoE Configuration To set up a PPPoE connectionAppendix C Connecting to the Internet Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionPPPoE Connections Network Connections Page Top Ten Questions How do I make my iBook G4 battery last longer? How does the Mac OS X interface work?Forgot my password. How do I reset it? Page Vcci Class B Statement European Community FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Radio and Television InterferenceExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Battery Disposal InformationLaser Information Mouse and Keyboard InformationTelephone Consumer Protection Act Telephone Line ProblemsInformation You Need in the United States Information You Need in CanadaInformationen fur Deutschland Information You Need in the United Kingdom100 Information You Need in New Zealand Informations pour la FranceInformation You Need in Australia 101Page Index 103104 Index105 USB 106
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