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Apple I Book G3 manual Your iBook at a glance 4 Mac OS X basics

Models: I Book G3

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To get started using your iBook, plug in the power adapter and connect a phone cord from a wall jack to the modem port. Then press the power button and follow the onscreen guide to connect to the Internet. Read on to learn more about using your iBook:

2 Your iBook at a glance

4 Mac OS X basics

8 What you can do with your iBook

10 Listen to music on your computer or on the go 12 Make your own movie or watch a movie on DVD 14 Search the Internet

16 Get more out of the Internet

18 Send and receive email

20 Organize, plan, and create

22 Keep your iBook’s software up-to-date

24 Learn more and solve problems

30 Install memory and an AirPort Card

34 Work more comfortably

36 Safety and cleaning

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Apple I Book G3 manual Your iBook at a glance 4 Mac OS X basics

Contents

User’s Guide Manuel de l’utilisateur Benutzerhandbuch iBookBrukerhåndbok Brugerhåndbog Käsikirja 2 Your iBook at a glance 4 Mac OS X basics Your computer has these built-in features Your iBook at a glanceKensington security slot Attach a lock and cable to prevent theft Mac OS X basics The Macintosh desktop is your starting placeDocument Application menu Shows the name of theApplication Applications are software DockTo change Finder settings, choose Change the Mac OS to suit your preferencesThere are lots of ways to customize Mac OS Choose System Preferences fromthe toolbar To set up the toolbar thePress a folder icon to see its contents and open items in it The triangle indicates theWhat you can do with your iBook Browse through the next few pages to find out moreWatch DVD movies The iBook is your digital hubSend digital photos to friends and family Send email and surf the Net Put 1,000 songs in your pocket Listen to music and burn your own CDsListen to music on your computer or on the go Use iTunes to create a library of music and make your own CDs1. iTunes automatically transfers your music Library to iPod Unplug If you have an iPod, you can transfer up to 1,000 songsConnect iPod using the FireWire cable included with iPod 2. iPod Browse for a song on iPod and 3. press the Play buttonMake your own movie or watch a movie on DVD Use iMovie to edit video from a digital video cameraInsert a DVD video disc. DVD Player or see the DVD’s special featuresopens automatically Use the controller to play the movieInternet Explorer Search the InternetIf you know the Internet address, you can go there directly Return on your keyboardopen Sherlock Or you can search the Internet with SherlockClick the icon in the Dock to double-click an item iniTools is a suite of Internet services integrated into Mac OS Get more out of the Internet with iToolsChoose iDisk from Anyone can access the files in your Public folderStore pictures, movies, documents, and other files remotely the Go menuClick the Mail icon in the Dock 1. to open the Mail application Send and receive emailFollow these steps to create and send a message To create a new email message click Composeand click Send Type the email address and aOrganize, plan, and create using AppleWorks Use AppleWorks for writing, drawing, making presentations, and moreto open AppleWorks To get started using AppleWorksClick the icon in the Dock modify a ready-made documentClick the icon in the Dock Keep your iBook’s software up-to-dateTo use Software Update, you must have an ClickThen click Update Nowupdate and then click Install Click the name of a software item to learn more about itClick Quick Clicks topics for answers to frequently asked questions Learn more about using your computerLook in Mac Help for more information on using your computer Click the Finder iconThese Apple Web sites will help you get the most out of your computer Switching between Mac OS X and Mac OS Advice and troubleshootingIf you don’t find the answer to your problem on the following pages m Printing m And moreIf you see a flashing question mark during startup If the computer won’t respondThen do this Then do thisIf the computer won’t turn on or start up If you can’t log into your computerIf you can’t eject a CD or DVD or open the optical drive tray Other problems Shut down your computer. Then Install memory and an AirPort CardFor detailed instructions, refer to Mac Help see page If necessary, remove the metal clipcomputer and batteryFlip up the wire bracket and connect the slotAirPort Card Add additional memoryShut down your computer. Then Release the keyboard by sliding theAirPort Card if necessary If you already have a memory card installedit out the RAM shield, then carefully liftWork more comfortably Keyboard and trackpadBuilt-in display ChairExternal mouse For more informationSafety and cleaning 2 Wipe the surfaces lightly with a clean, soft cloth m you suspect that your computer needs service or repairTo clean the case, do the following m the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damagedBattery Where’s the fine print?Apple Portable Power Adapter Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved 034-2095-A Printed in Taiwan