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Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Tiger, the latest version of Mac OS X, which includes Spotlight, an improved search engine that automatically indexes all of your files; Dashboard, an interface for putting handy "widgets" or mini-applications at your fingertips; Exposé, which tiles and neatly displays all your open applications; and much more. When you're ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife applications that came with your computer, see the Welcome to Tiger booklet that came with your iBook. Also open Mac Help and browse the information there. You'll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and users switching to the Mac. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen. For information about the software applications compatible with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at www.apple.com/macosx. Note: If you want to use Classic applications with your computer, you have to install a version of Mac OS 9 that supports the Classic environment (see "Installing Mac OS 9" on page 66). Mac OS 9 can't be installed as the primary operating system on your iBook, and you can't start up your computer in Mac OS 9. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4

Section	Page
User’s Guide	1
Contents	3
Getting Started	5
Setting Up Your iBook G4	6
Problems Turning On the Computer?	11
Basic Features of Your iBook G4	12
Additional Features of Your iBook G4	14
Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down	16
Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep	16
Shutting Down Your iBook G4	17
Calibrating Your Battery	17
Getting More Information	18
Getting to Know Your iBook G4	19
Adjusting Your Display	20
Using Your Power Adapter	21
Using the Trackpad	22
Tips for Using the Trackpad	22
Using the Keyboard	23
Using a Mouse	23
Learning About Mac OS X	24
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences	24
Getting Answers Using Mac Help	25
Using Applications	26
When an Application Does Not Respond	26
Connecting to a Network	27
Using the Internet	27
Keeping Your Software Up to Date	27
Connecting to a Printer	28
Monitoring Printing	29
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones	29
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device	30
Transferring Files to Another Computer	30
Using Your iBook G4	31
Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices	32
Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power	33
Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time	33
Getting More Information About USB	34
Connecting With FireWire	34
Using FireWire Devices	35
Understanding FireWire Devices and Battery Power	35
Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire	35
Getting More Information About FireWire	36
Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking	36
Getting Wireless Internet Access With AirPort Extreme	37
Getting More Information About AirPort Extreme	37
Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology	37
Setting Up a Bluetooth Device	38
Setting Up Bluetooth File Exchange	39
Sending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device	39
Getting More Information About Bluetooth Wireless Technology	39
Connecting With Ethernet (10/100Base-T)	40
Getting More Information About Using Ethernet	40
Using Your Modem	41
Using External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and SVideo)	41
Connecting an External Display or Projector	42
Connecting a TV, VCR, or Other Video Device	42
Getting More Information About Using an External Monitor or TV	43
Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices	43
Using Your Optical Drive	43
Inserting a CD or DVD Disc	43
Ejecting a Disc	44
Playing DVDs	45
Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs	45
Recording Information on a DVD	46
Getting More Information	47
Understanding Sudden Motion Sensor	47
Using Your Battery	47
Removing and Replacing the Battery	48
Charging a Battery	49
Understanding Battery Conservation Tips	50
Getting More Information About Your iBook G4 Battery	50
Securing Your iBook G4	51
Getting More Information About Security Options	51
Adding Memory to Your iBook G4	53
Installing Additional Memory	54
Making Sure Your iBook G4 Recognizes the New Memory	59
Troubleshooting	61
Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer	61
Other Problems	63
Using Apple Hardware Test	64
Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer	65
Installing Mac OS X and Applications	65
Installing Applications	66
Installing Mac OS 9	66
Locating Your Product Serial Number	66
Specifications	67
Care, Use, and Safety Information	69
Cleaning Your iBook G4	69
Cleaning Your iBook G4 Display	69
Carrying Your iBook G4	69
Storing Your iBook G4	70
Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iBook G4	70
Plugging In the Power Adapter	70
Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem	70
Using Connectors and Ports	70
Using Your iBook G4	71
Understanding General Safety Instructions	71
Handling the Battery	72
Avoiding Hearing Damage	72
Understanding Ergonomics	73
Keyboard and Trackpad	73
Chair	73
External Mouse	74
Built-in Display	74
Getting More Information	74
Learning About Apple and the Environment	74
Connecting to the Internet	75
Gathering the Information You Need	77
Entering Your Information	78
Connecting With a Dial-Up Modem	78
Connecting With DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN	80
Configuring Manually	82
Configuring Using DHCP	83
Configuring Using PPPoE	84
Configuring Your AirPort Wireless Connection	86
Setting Up an AirPort Connection Manually	86
Troubleshooting Your Connection	89
Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections	89
PPPoE Connections	89
Network Connections	90
Top Ten Questions	91
Communications Regulation Information	95

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Chapter 2

Getting to Know Your iBook G4

Learning About Mac OS X

Your computer comes with Tiger, the latest version of Mac OS X, which includes

Spotlight, an improved search engine that automatically indexes all of your files;

Dashboard, an interface for putting handy “widgets” or mini-applications at your

fingertips; Exposé, which tiles and neatly displays all your open applications; and

much more.

When you’re ready to learn more about Mac OS X and the award-winning iLife

applications that came with your computer, see the

Welcome to Tiger

booklet that

came with your iBook. Also open Mac Help and browse the information there.

You’ll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and users switching

to the Mac. If you experience any problems while using Mac OS X, see Chapter 5,

“Troubleshooting,” or choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the

screen.

For information about the software applications compatible with Mac OS X, or to read

more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website at www.apple.com/macosx.

Note:

If you want to use Classic applications with your computer, you have to install a

version of Mac OS 9 that supports the Classic environment (see “Installing Mac OS 9”

on page 66). Mac OS 9 can’t be installed as the primary operating system on your

iBook, and you can’t start up your computer in Mac OS 9.

Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences

You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences.

Choose Apple (



) > System Preferences from the menu bar.