iBook G4 Getting Started
Contents
Getting Started
Basic Features of Your iBook G4
Additional Features of Your iBook G4
Setting Up
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
What’s Next?
What If I Have More Questions?
Other Support
The Basics
Getting to Know Your iBook G4
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
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
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
Enhancing Your Computer
Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory
Removing the Battery and Keyboard
Installing an AirPort Extreme Card
Installing Additional Memory
Replacing the Keyboard and Battery
Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory
Troubleshooting
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer
Other Problems
Restoring Your Computer’s Software
Locating Your Product Serial Number
Specifications
Care, Use, and Safety 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
Battery
Connectors and Ports
Avoid Hearing Damage
Apple and the Environment
Ergonomics
Connecting to the Internet
Gathering the Information You Need
Entering Your Information
Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) Connections
DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections
Manual Configuration
DHCP Configuration
PPPoE Configuration
AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection
Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually
Troubleshooting Your Connection
Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections
PPPoE Connections
Network Connections
Top Ten Questions
Communications Regulation Information
Index