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Apple I Book G3 manual What you can do with your iBook

Models: I Book G3

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What you can do with your iBook

Not sure how to get the most out of your new iBook? Read on for a few ideas.

Make your own CDs. Use iTunes to transfer music from your CD collection. If your iBook has a CD-RW or Combo drive, burn your own music CDs. Transfer music to an iPod or other MP3 player to listen on the go. Make a movie. Shoot video on a DV camcorder and import it into

iMovie . Then rearrange, edit, polish, and add titles and soundtracks. Connect to the

Internet to send email and browse the Web, or use iTools to post digital photos to the Web for everyone to see.

Browse through the next few pages to find out more.

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Apple I Book G3 manual What you can do with your iBook, Browse through the next few pages to find out more

Contents

iBook Brukerhåndbok Brugerhåndbog KäsikirjaUser’s Guide Manuel de l’utilisateur Benutzerhandbuch 2 Your iBook at a glance 4 Mac OS X basics Your iBook at a glance Your computer has these built-in featuresKensington security slot Attach a lock and cable to prevent theft The Macintosh desktop is your starting place Mac OS X basicsApplication Applications are software Application menu Shows the name of theDocument DockThere are lots of ways to customize Mac OS Change the Mac OS to suit your preferencesTo change Finder settings, choose Choose System Preferences fromPress a folder icon to see its contents and open items in it To set up the toolbar thethe toolbar The triangle indicates theBrowse through the next few pages to find out more What you can do with your iBookSend digital photos to friends and family Send email and surf the Net The iBook is your digital hubWatch DVD movies Put 1,000 songs in your pocket Listen to music and burn your own CDsUse iTunes to create a library of music and make your own CDs Listen to music on your computer or on the goConnect iPod using the FireWire cable included with iPod If you have an iPod, you can transfer up to 1,000 songs1. iTunes automatically transfers your music Library to iPod Unplug 2. iPod Browse for a song on iPod and 3. press the Play buttonUse iMovie to edit video from a digital video camera Make your own movie or watch a movie on DVDopens automatically or see the DVD’s special featuresInsert a DVD video disc. DVD Player Use the controller to play the movieIf you know the Internet address, you can go there directly Search the InternetInternet Explorer Return on your keyboardClick the icon in the Dock to Or you can search the Internet with Sherlockopen Sherlock double-click an item inGet more out of the Internet with iTools iTools is a suite of Internet services integrated into Mac OSStore pictures, movies, documents, and other files remotely Anyone can access the files in your Public folderChoose iDisk from the Go menuSend and receive email Follow these steps to create and send a messageClick the Mail icon in the Dock 1. to open the Mail application and click Send click ComposeTo create a new email message Type the email address and aUse AppleWorks for writing, drawing, making presentations, and more Organize, plan, and create using AppleWorksClick the icon in the Dock To get started using AppleWorksto open AppleWorks modify a ready-made documentTo use Software Update, you must have an Keep your iBook’s software up-to-dateClick the icon in the Dock Clickupdate and then click Install Update NowThen click Click the name of a software item to learn more about itLook in Mac Help for more information on using your computer Learn more about using your computerClick Quick Clicks topics for answers to frequently asked questions Click the Finder iconThese Apple Web sites will help you get the most out of your computer If you don’t find the answer to your problem on the following pages Advice and troubleshootingSwitching between Mac OS X and Mac OS m Printing m And moreThen do this If the computer won’t respondIf you see a flashing question mark during startup Then do thisIf you can’t log into your computer If you can’t eject a CD or DVD or open the optical drive trayIf the computer won’t turn on or start up Other problems For detailed instructions, refer to Mac Help see page Install memory and an AirPort CardShut down your computer. Then If necessary, remove the metal clipFlip up the wire bracket and connect and batterycomputer the slotShut down your computer. Then Add additional memoryAirPort Card Release the keyboard by sliding theit out If you already have a memory card installedAirPort Card if necessary the RAM shield, then carefully liftKeyboard and trackpad Work more comfortablyExternal mouse ChairBuilt-in display For more informationSafety and cleaning To clean the case, do the following m you suspect that your computer needs service or repair2 Wipe the surfaces lightly with a clean, soft cloth m the power cord or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damagedApple Portable Power Adapter Where’s the fine print?Battery Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information034-2095-A Printed in Taiwan 2002 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved