Apple M9677LL iBook G4 Manual - Page 92

How does the Mac OS X interface work? Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain tasks. Your best source for Mac OS X information is Mac Help. You'll find introductory explanations for new users, users switching from Windows computers, and users upgrading from Mac OS 9. Open Mac Help by choosing Mac Help from the Help menu in the menu bar at the top of your screen. Browse the new Mac OS X user information listed there. Many of the basic tasks users are interested in involve the Finder, so try searching for "Finder," too. How do I make my iBook battery last longer? Remember to calibrate your battery when you first use it (see "Calibrating Your Battery" on page 17). You can conserve battery power by using the Energy Saver preference pane to specify how quickly the computer should go to sleep or dim the display. Open System Preferences and click the Energy Saver icon. Choose settings that are optimized for your type of usage. Using peripheral devices, such as hard disk drives, that get power from your computer can also shorten the amount of time your battery lasts. You can conserve battery power by disconnecting such devices. You can also purchase an additional battery that you can switch into your computer when power gets low. For more information about conserving battery power, see "Understanding Battery Conservation Tips" on page 50. I put a disc in my optical drive, but nothing happened. How do I know if the disc is compatible with my optical drive? Press the Media Eject key (C) to eject the disc. Apple slot-loading optical drives support only round 12 cm discs. Nonstandard discs and discs with noncircular shapes do not work in the optical drive. For more information about nonstandard discs, go to the Apple Service & Support website at www.apple.com/support and search for "nonstandard discs." Warning: Inserting a nonstandard disc in to the optical drive can damage the drive. How do I connect a monitor or TV to my iBook? Your iBook comes with an external monitor port and an adapter for connecting devices with VGA connectors. You can also purchase an Apple Video Adapter and use it to connect many commonly used monitors, TVs, and video displays. If your device has a connector that is different from the adapter included with your iBook, you need to purchase a different adapter to connect it to the iBook. To see the adapter included with your iBook, look at the illustrations on page 5. For more information about connecting displays and other devices, see "Using External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video)" on page 41. 92 Appendix D Top Ten Questions