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Apple iBook G4 manual To turn on the computer, press the Power button

Models: iBook G4

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1To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®).

You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up. The setup assistant launches automatically to help you.

®Power button

Note: When you press the Power button to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you may cause the computer to shut down again.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Apple iBook G4 manual To turn on the computer, press the Power button

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?Putting 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 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 printingConnecting to a Network Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceTo check for updated software 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 DevicesUsing Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time USB Devices and Battery PowerFor More Information on USB Using FireWire Devices FireWireConnecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFor More Information on FireWire How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessFor More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Using Bluetooth DevicesFor More Information on AirPort Extreme 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 burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc Recording Information on a DVDTo record data on DVD-R discs 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 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 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 Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Battery Connectors and PortsFor More Information Keyboard and Trackpad ErgonomicsChair Built-in Display External MouseBefore you connect to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo 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 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 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 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 CanadaInformationen fur Deutschland Information You Need in the United Kingdom100 Information You Need in Australia Informations pour la FranceInformation You Need in New Zealand 101Page 103 IndexIndex 104105 106 USB