Getting Started
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Contents
Appendix B
Appendix a
Appendix C
Appendix D
Getting Started
Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer
Basic Features of Your iBook G4
Sleep indicator light
Volume controls
Power button
Power adapter port
Additional Features of Your iBook G4
Internal modem port
FireWire 400 port
Ethernet port 10/100Base-T
Two USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus ports
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 Sleep
Shutting Down Your iBook G4
Calibrating Your New Battery
To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps
What’s Next?
What If I Have More Questions?
Other Support
Mac OS Help
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Basics
Adjusting Your Display
To adjust the resolution on your display
Basics
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
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones
Monitoring Printing
To monitor printing
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device
Connecting to a Network
To check for updated software
Transferring Files to Another Computer
Using the Internet
To force an application to quit
When an Application Freezes
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Using Your Computer
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
Using FireWire Devices
FireWire
FireWire Devices and Battery Power
Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire
For 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 Technology
For 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
Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device
Using Your Optical Drive
For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV
To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc
To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc
Ejecting a Disc
To eject a disc, do one of the following
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs
Playing DVD-Video Discs
For More Information
To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc
Recording Information on a DVD
To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc
To 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 Slot
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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
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Replacing the Keyboard and Battery
Enhancing Your Computer
Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory
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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 you forgot your password
Other Problems
If you have a problem with an application
If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes
If you suspect a problem with your computer hardware
If you have trouble ejecting a disc
To use Apple Hardware Test
If you have problems with your Internet connection
To install Mac OS
Restoring Your Computer’s Software
Locating Your Product Serial Number
To install applications and Classic support
Operating Environment
Power Adapter
Battery
Carrying Your iBook G4
Cleaning Your iBook G4 Display
Storing Your iBook G4
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Plugging In the Power Adapter
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem
Using Your iBook G4
General Safety Instructions
Battery Connectors and Ports
Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment
For More Information
Ergonomics
Keyboard and Trackpad
Chair
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 computer
To 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 Manually
To 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 Connections
PPPoE Connections
Network Connections
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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?
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Industry Canada Statement
FCC Compliance Statement
Vcci Class B Statement European Community
Radio and Television Interference
Laser Information
Battery Disposal Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
Mouse and Keyboard Information
Information You Need in the United States
Telephone Line Problems
Telephone Consumer Protection Act
Information You Need in Canada
Information You Need in the United Kingdom
Informationen fur Deutschland
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Information You Need in Australia
Informations pour la France
Information You Need in New Zealand
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Index
Index
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