Apple M9677LL iBook G4 Manual - Page 23

Using the Keyboard, Using a Mouse, If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connector

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Using the Keyboard Your iBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. Keys used for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label. Num Lock key Numeric keypad ® To use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. An indicator light glows green, indicating that the keypad is active. When you finish using the keypad, press the Num Lock key again to turn it off. Important: If your keyboard doesn't seem to be working correctly, check the Num Lock key. When the numeric keypad is active, other keys and keyboard equivalents for menu commands (such as x-Q to quit) are deactivated. If you like to use keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, open Mac Help and search for "navigation shortcuts." You'll find an extensive list of keyboard shortcuts for many common procedures and applications. Using a Mouse If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you can insert the USB connector in to the USB 2.0 port and use your mouse right away. If you have an Apple wireless mouse, see "Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology" on page 37 for information about connecting it. You can purchase a wireless or USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or, if you prefer, from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 23

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Chapter 2
Getting to Know Your iBook G4
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Using the Keyboard
Your iBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard
keys. Keys used for the numeric keypad have a smaller secondary label.
To use the numeric keypad, press the Num Lock key. An indicator light glows green,
indicating that the keypad is active. When you finish using the keypad, press the Num
Lock key again to turn it off.
Important:
If your keyboard doesn’t seem to be working correctly, check the Num Lock
key. When the numeric keypad is active, other keys and keyboard equivalents for menu
commands (such as
x
-Q to quit) are deactivated.
If you like to use keyboard shortcuts to work efficiently, open Mac Help and search for
“navigation shortcuts.” You’ll find an extensive list of keyboard shortcuts for many
common procedures and applications.
Using a Mouse
If you have an Apple mouse with a USB connector, you can insert the USB connector in
to the USB 2.0 port and use your mouse right away. If you have an Apple wireless
mouse, see “Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology” on page 37 for information about
connecting it. You can purchase a wireless or USB mouse from an Apple Authorized
Reseller or, if you prefer, from the online Apple Store at www.apple.com/store.
®
Numeric keypad
Num Lock key