Connecting to a Network | Apple iBook G4 specification

To check for updated software:

1Open System Preferences.

2Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen.

•For more information, search for “Software Update” in Mac OS Help.

•For the latest information on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos.

Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device

If you have a digital camera, videocamera, scanner, or other device that has a FireWire or USB connector, you can connect it to your iBook G4. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device. For more information about FireWire, see “FireWire” on page 34. For more information about USB, see “Universal Serial Bus (USB)” on page 32.

Connecting to a Network

If you want to connect your iBook G4 to an Ethernet network or a wireless network, see “Ethernet (10/100Base-T)” on page 38 and “AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access” on page 36 for more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Also open Mac OS Help and search for “Ethernet” or “AirPort” for further help.

Chapter 2 The Basics

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Apple iBook G4 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device, Connecting to a Network, To check for updated software

Contents

Getting Started Page Contents Appendix D Appendix aAppendix B Appendix C Getting Started Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer Basic Features of Your iBook G4 Power adapter port Volume controlsSleep indicator light Power button Additional Features of Your iBook G4 Two USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus ports FireWire 400 portInternal modem port Ethernet port 10/100Base-T Plug In the Power Adapter Setting Up To connect to a phone line Connect Your Cables Turn On Your iBook G4 To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network To turn on the computer, press the Power button Nothing happens when you press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On? How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? Putting Your iBook G4 to SleepShutting Down Your iBook G4 Calibrating Your New Battery To initially calibrate your battery, follow these stepsWhat’s Next? What If I Have More Questions? Other SupportMac OS Help Page Basics Adjusting Your Display To adjust the resolution on your displayBasics Using Your Power Adapter Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the Trackpad Using a Mouse Using the Keyboard Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences To set up a printer Connecting to a Printer To monitor printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesKeeping Your Software Up to Date Monitoring Printing Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Connecting to a NetworkTo check for updated software Transferring Files to Another Computer Using the Internet To force an application to quit When an Application FreezesPage Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery Power Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeFor More Information on USB Using FireWire Devices FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery Power Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWireFor More Information on FireWire How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Using Bluetooth Devices For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyFor More Information on AirPort Extreme Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using Ethernet External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video Using Your Modem Turn on the external display or projector Connecting an External Display or Projector To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4 Using Your Optical DriveConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV To eject a disc, do one of the following To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discInserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a Disc To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Playing DVD-Video DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs For More Information Recording Information on a DVD To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R discTo record data on DVD-R discs Battery Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices To remove the battery Removing and Replacing the Battery To replace the battery Charging a Battery For More Information on Your iBook G4 Battery Battery-Conservation Tips For More Information on Security Options Security SlotPage Enhancing Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory Removing the Battery and Keyboard Enhancing Your Computer To install an AirPort Extreme Card Installing an AirPort Extreme Card To install additional memory Installing Additional Memory 30O 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 Computer If the computer won’t turn on or start up Try using Disk Utility to repair the disk If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes Other ProblemsIf you forgot your password If you have a problem with an application If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware If you have trouble ejecting a discTo use Apple Hardware Test If you have problems with your Internet connection To install Mac OSRestoring Your Computer’s Software Locating Your Product Serial Number To install applications and Classic support Operating Environment Power Adapter Battery Appendix Cleaning Your iBook G4 DisplayCarrying Your iBook G4 Storing Your iBook G4 Using Your iBook G4 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem General Safety Instructions Battery Connectors and Ports Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the EnvironmentFor More Information Ergonomics Keyboard and TrackpadChair Built-in Display External Mouse Before you connect to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connections To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC PPP Gathering the Information You Need Entering 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 Configuration To set up a Dhcp configuration Dhcp Configuration To set up a PPPoE connection PPPoE Configuration Appendix C Connecting to the Internet AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection ManuallyTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsPPPoE 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 Radio and Television Interference FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Vcci Class B Statement European Community Mouse and Keyboard Information Battery Disposal InformationLaser Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Information You Need in Canada Telephone Line ProblemsInformation You Need in the United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act Information You Need in the United Kingdom Informationen fur Deutschland100 101 Informations pour la FranceInformation You Need in Australia Information You Need in New ZealandPage 103 Index Index 104 105 106 USB