Apple iBook G4 Getting Started

Getting Started

Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer.

Important:

Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 69)

carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket.

Apple VGA Display Adapter

AC cordPower adapter

AC plug

Phone cord

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Contents

Main Contents Page Getting Started Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your iBook G4 - - 8 Chapter 1 W Getting Started Additional Features of Your iBook G4 G f W f G Setting Up Page Page Page Problems Turning the Computer On? How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep Shutting Down Your iBook G4 Calibrating Your New Battery Whats Next? What If I Have More Questions? Other Support Page Page Adjusting Your Display Using Your Power Adapter Using the Trackpad Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the Keyboard Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OS X Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting to a Printer Monitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Connecting to a Network Using the Internet Transferring Files to Another Computer When an Application Freezes Page Your iBook G4 has many built-in features and connection capabilities. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Using USB Devices USB Devices and Battery Power Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USB FireWire Using FireWire Devices FireWire Devices and Battery Power Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire For More Information on FireWire AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access For More Information on AirPort Extreme Using Bluetooth Devices For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Ethernet (10/100Base-T) For More Information on Using Ethernet Using Your Modem External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Connecting an External Display or Projector Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Using Your Optical Drive Inserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a Disc Playing DVD-Video Discs Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs For More Information Recording Information on a DVD Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Battery Removing and Replacing the Battery Charging a Battery Battery-Conservation Tips For More Information on Your iBook G4 Battery Security Slot For More Information on Security Options Page You can increase your computers memory and install an AirPort Extreme Card. Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory Removing the Battery and Keyboard Page Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Installing Additional Memory Page Page Page Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page If you have a problem working with your iBook G4, check here first for solutions and advice. Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Page Other Problems Page Restoring Your Computers Software Locating Your Product Serial Number A Page B Read this important iBook G4 safety and maintenance information. Cleaning Your iBook G4 Cleaning Your iBook G4 Display Carrying Your iBook G4 Storing Your iBook G4 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your iBook G4 General Safety Instructions Page Ergonomics Page C Page Gathering the Information You Need Entering Your Information Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Connections Page DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections Page Manual Configuration DHCP Configuration PPPoE Configuration Page AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Page Page Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections PPPoE Connections Network Connections Page D Do you have a question? Here are the top ten questions commonly asked by new iBook G4 users. Page Page Page Communications Regulation Information FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada Statement VCCI Class B Statement European Community Laser Information Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard Information High-Risk Activities Warning ENERGY STAR Compliance Page Page Page Page Index Index A B C D E F G H P R S T U V W