Apple iBook G4 Guida Utente

iBook G4User’s Guide Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer

10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Note: To start up your computer, press the power button (®) only once briefly (up to 1 second). Do not continue to ho

101IndexIndexAAC cord 6, 21AC plug 6, 21adapterpower 21VGA 41video 42adjusting your display 20AirPort Express 36, 37AirPort Extremeabout

102 Index Bluetooth devices 37a cable modem 7, 80a DSL modem 7an Ethernet network 7an external monitor 42, 92external devices 32FireWire devices

Index 103 installation instructions 5installingapplications 66Classic support 66Mac OS 9 66Mac OS X 66memory 54, 55internal modemconnecting 7po

104 Index safety tips 70using 21power button 9, 13PPPoEconfiguring 84connections 78, 89using 80preferences. See System Preferencespresentation m

Index 105 computer won’t turn on 62display goes black 63ejecting a disc 64Internet connection 64pointer won’t move 61your connection 89TV, conne

Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 Congratulations, you’re up and running!Problems Turning On the Computer?Nothing happens when you press the power butto

12 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your iBook G4®Built-in speaker® Power buttonAirPort ExtremeantennaAirPort Extreme/Bluetooth antennaM

Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 For additional information about AirPort Extreme or your optical drive, see Chapter 3, “Using Your iBook G4,” on page

14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Additional Features of Your iBook G4®W Internal modem portHeadphoneportBatteryEthernet port(10/100Base-T)d USB 2.0

Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, “Using Your iBook G4,” on page 31.WInternal modem port

16 Chapter 1 Getting Started Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It DownWhen you finish working with your iBook, you can put it to sleep or

Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 Shutting Down Your iBook G4If you aren’t going to use your iBook for a day or two, shut it down.To shut down your comp

18 Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting More Information Learn the important basics about your iBook. Check out Chapter 2, “Getting to Know Your iBoo

2 192 Getting to Know Your iBook G4This chapter introduces important basics about your iBook G4. Because your iBook is so thin and light, you can

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20 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Adjusting Your DisplayAfter you begin working with your new iBook, you might need to adjust your display

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 21 Using Your Power AdapterPlugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the iBook and recharges the c

22 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Using the TrackpadHow quickly the pointer moves onscreen is based on how quickly you move your finger ac

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 23 Using the KeyboardYour iBook keyboard has a numeric keypad incorporated in the standard keyboard keys. K

24 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Learning About Mac OS XYour computer comes with Tiger, the latest version of Mac OS X, which includes Sp

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 25 Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following:Â Appearance: Select this preference pane t

26 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 3 Click in the Search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard.Using ApplicationsYour i

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 27 The application quits, leaving all other applications open.If you need to, you can force the Classic env

28 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 To check for updated software:1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the

Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 29 4 Use the Add button (+) and the Remove button (–) to choose the printers that appear in the printer lis

3 1 Contents Chapter 1 5 Getting Started6 Setting Up Your iBook G4 12 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 14 Additional Features of Your iBook G4

30 Chapter 2 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceIf you have an iPod, iSight camera, digital camera, v

3 313 Using Your iBook G4Your iBook G4 has many built-in features and connection capabilities. These include the following:Â Universal Serial Bus

32 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) DevicesYour iBook G4 comes with two USB 2.0 ports (d), also referred to as Hi-Spe

Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 33 Understanding USB Devices and Battery PowerYou can use USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, that get powe

34 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Getting More Information About USBAdditional information about USB is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac

Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 35 Â Start up from an external FireWire hard disk. Connect an external FireWire hard disk (with an operating system i

36 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 To connect your iBook G4 to another computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode:1 Make sure that your iBook is shut down

Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 37 Getting Wireless Internet Access With AirPort ExtremeWith AirPort Extreme, you set up a wireless connection to a d

38 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the following:Â Use your iBook to communicate with a compatible Blu

Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 39 Setting Up Bluetooth File ExchangeYou can control how your computer handles files that are exchanged between it an

4 Contents 41 Using Your Modem 41 Using External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 43 Connecting Speakers and Other Audio Devices 43 Using

40 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Connecting With Ethernet (10/100Base-T)Your computer comes with built-in Ethernet networking capability, which you

Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 41 Using Your ModemYour iBook comes with an Apple 56K internal modem (V.92 compliant) installed. To connect the inter

42 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 You can also display computer images by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR)—or play

Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 43 Getting More Information About Using an External Monitor or TVAdditional information about using and configuring a

44 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided. Your optical drive can read both sides of a two-sided disc.2 When the icon fo

Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 45 Playing DVDsTo play a digital video disc (DVD) on your iBook, insert the DVD. DVD Player opens automatically. You’

46 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Recording Information on a DVDIf you have a SuperDrive, you can record your own digital movies on a blank recordab

Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 47 Getting More Information For instructions on using DVD Player, choose Help > DVD Player Help from the menu bar

48 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Important: If only one flashing light is on, very little charge is left. If no lights are visible, the battery is

Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 49 To replace the battery:m Place the left side of the battery in to the battery compartment. Gently press the right

1 5 1 Getting Started Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Your iBook G4 includes the following components: Important: Read

50 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 Understanding Battery Conservation TipsFor the best conservation of battery power, do the following:Â Disconnect U

Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4 51 Securing Your iBook G4You can purchase a security cable lock to protect your iBook. With a lock, you can secure yo

4 534 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4This chapter provides information and instructions for installing additional memory in your iBook G4. Your c

54 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 Installing Additional MemoryTo install additional memory in your iBook, you must:Â Remove the battery a

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 55 3 Release the keyboard by sliding the two plastic tabs away from the display. Then lift the keyboard, f

56 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 3 Insert the new memory card in to the slot at a 30-degree angle. Push the card to seat it fully in to

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 57 Step 3: Replacing the Keyboard and Battery1 Replace the keyboard by inserting it at an angle and gentl

58 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 2 To discourage unauthorized access to your memory module, you can lock the keyboard by turning the key

Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 59 Making Sure Your iBook G4 Recognizes the New MemoryAfter installing additional memory in your iBook, ch

6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away.

5 615 TroubleshootingIf you have a problem working with your iBook G4, check here first for solutions and advice. When you experience a problem w

62 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  If the computer still doesn’t respond, try to restart it by simultaneously pressing the Command (x) and Control keys

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 63 If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezesTry restarting your system. To restart your iBook G4:1 Unplug

64 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting  Check the AirPort Extreme or AirPort Express signal level.Check the AirPort status icon in the menu bar. Up to four

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 65 For more information about Apple Hardware Test, see the Apple Hardware Test Read Me file on the Mac OS X Install Disc

66 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Installing ApplicationsYour computer must have Mac OS X already installed before you can install applications.To insta

67AAppendixA SpecificationsYou can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your iBook G4, such as the amount of built-in memo

68 Appendix A Specifications Battery Output: DC 10.8 V for 12-inch iBook G4, 14.4 V for 14-inch iBook G4 Capacity: 50 Wh for 12-inch iBook G4,

69BAppendixB Care, Use, and Safety InformationRead this important iBook G4 safety and maintenance information.Cleaning Your iBook G4Follow these

Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, for an Internet connection, connect your iBook to a telephone line, DSL modem, c

70 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety InformationStoring Your iBook G4If you are going to store your iBook for a period of time, do one of the follow

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 71Using Your iBook G4When you use your iBook or charge its battery, it is normal for the bottom of the

72 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety InformationMake sure that you always do the following:Â Keep your computer away from sources of liquids, such a

Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information 73Understanding ErgonomicsHere are some tips for setting up a healthy work environment.Keyboard and Tr

74 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety InformationExternal MouseIf you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard a

75CAppendixC Connecting to the InternetYou can use your computer to browse the World Wide Web, send email to friends and family, and chat in rea

76 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To find the settings on a Mac OS X computer: Open the Network pane of System Preferences. Choose your co

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 77 Gathering the Information You NeedYou can write the information you get from your ISP, your network admini

78 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet If you selected “PPP” (for PPPoE connections), gather the following: Service provider Account name Pass

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 79 3 Choose Network Port Configurations from the Show pop-up menu and select the On checkbox next to Internal

8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Make sure you plug the Ethernet cord, and not the phone cord, in to the Ethernet port. Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G

80 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your Internet configuration:1 Open the Internet Connect application (in the Applications folder).2

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 81 Make sure you have the information from your ISP available as you configure your network (see page 77).To

82 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Configuring ManuallyHave your static IP address, router address, and subnet mask from your ISP ready (see

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 83 Configuring Using DHCPAfter you set up a DHCP configuration, the DHCP server automatically provides your n

84 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Configuring Using PPPoESome DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE. If you use a DSL modem and need a user name and pass

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 85 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed

86 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet Configuring Your AirPort Wireless ConnectionYou can configure your AirPort Extreme network and Internet co

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 87 To set up Network preferences for an AirPort connection:1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from th

88 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 7 In the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, choose either Manually or Using DHCP. If you chose Manually, type th

Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 89 Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsIf you can’t connect to the I

Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 If you don’t intend to keep or use your other Mac, you may want to deauthorize your old computer to play music or sp

90 Appendix C Connecting to the Internet 9 If you chose to save your password, retype it to make sure it is correct. 10 Click TCP/IP. Make sure you

91DAppendixD Top Ten QuestionsDo you have a question? Here are the top ten questions commonly asked by new iBook G4 users. My Internet connectio

92 Appendix D Top Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work?Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain task

Appendix D Top Ten Questions 93 I forgot my password. How do I reset it?You can reset your administrator password. See the instructions for resetti

95Communications Regulation InformationFCC Compliance StatementThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fo

96 Laser InformationDo not attempt to disassemble the cabinet containing the laser. The laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes. T

97Â Telephone jack type: USOC, RJ-11 An FCC-compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this equipment. This equipment is design

98 Informations Destinées aux Utilisateurs CanadiensL’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie un matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que

99Information You Need in AustraliaAll telecommunications devices are required to be labelled as complying to the Australian telecommunications s