User manual APPLE IBOOK G4 - GETTING STARTED

iBook G4 Getting Started Includes setup, expansion, and troubleshooting information for your iBook G4 computer K Apple Computer, Inc. © 2004 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Apple. The Apple logo is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Use of the "keyboard" Apple logo (Option-Shift-K) for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Apple may constitute trademark infringement and unfair competition in violation of federal and state laws. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. 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Simultaneously published in the United States and Canada. 1 Contents Chapter 1 5 6 8 10 15 16 16 19 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 31 32 34 36 37 38 39 Getting Started Basic Features of Your iBook G4 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 Setting Up How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? Calibrating Your New Battery What's Next? The Basics Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Adjusting Your Display Using Your Power Adapter 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 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) FireWire AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Using Bluetooth Devices Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Using Your Modem Chapter 2 Chapter 3 3 39 41 45 45 49 Chapter 4 51 51 61 61 63 65 66 67 69 69 69 69 70 71 72 72 72 72 73 75 77 78 79 81 87 90 93 97 Index 103 External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Using Your Optical Drive Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Battery Security Slot Enhancing Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional 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 Carrying Your iBook G4 Storing Your iBook G4 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 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 AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Top Ten Questions Communications Regulation Information Chapter 5 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D 4 Contents 1 Getting Started 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 69) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Microphone AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) ® Power button Function (Fn) key ® Built-in speaker ¯ Power adapter port Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button Trackpad Slot-loading optical drive Media Eject key -- Mute control Num Lock key ¤ Brightness controls - Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started ¤ - Brightness controls Increase or decrease the brightness of your iBook G4 display. Volume controls Increase or decrease the volume of the sound coming from the built-in speakers and headphone port. Num Lock key Activate the numeric keypad embedded in the iBook G4 keyboard. When the numeric keypad is activated, a green light glows on the key. Media Eject key Press and hold this key to eject a disc. You can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to the Trash. Microphone Record sounds directly on your iBook G4 hard disk with this built-in microphone (located to the upper right of the display). Built-in stereo speakers (2) Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this key to activate the function keys (F1 to F12). Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook G4 is in sleep. Display release button Push this button to release your display and open your iBook G4. Trackpad Move the pointer on the iBook G4 display. Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can read standard CD-ROM discs, Photo CDs, and audio discs. If you have an optional Combo drive, it can read DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs, DVD movies, and other kinds of media. It can also write music, documents, and other digital files on CD-R and CD-RW discs. If you have a SuperDrive, you can also write to DVD-R discs. ® ¯ Power button Turn your iBook G4 on and off or put it to sleep. Power adapter port Plug in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your iBook G4 battery. AirPort Extreme antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme Card and an AirPort Extreme Base Station or other wireless hub, connect to the Internet wirelessly. For additional information about AirPort Extreme or your optical drive, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) FireWire 400 port Security slot f Headphone port W Internal modem port USB 2.0 ports Video out port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started W G Internal modem port Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem. Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Connect to a high-speed 10/100Base-T Ethernet network or connect to another computer and transfer files. The Ethernet port auto-sensing feature detects other Ethernet devices. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable to connect to other Ethernet devices. FireWire 400 port Connect high-speed external devices, such as digital videocameras and external storage devices. For more information, see page 34. Two USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Connect additional equipment to your iBook G4, such as printers, external storage devices, digital cameras, modems, keyboards, and joysticks. Video out (external monitor) port Connect to an external monitor or projection device that uses a VGA connector with the included Apple VGA Display Adapter. You can also use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect to a television, VCR, or another video device. f Ç Headphone (audio line out) port Connect external speakers, headphones, or other sound output devices. Security slot Protect your iBook G4 by connecting a security cable. For additional information about these features, see Chapter 3, "Using Your Computer," on page 31. Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so that you can set it up quickly and start using it right away. m Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the iBook G4 power adapter port. AC plug Important: Be sure to snap the electrical prongs on your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your power adapter, you can attach the AC cord if desired. See "Using Your Power Adapter" on page 21. 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Step 2: Connect Your Cables Next, connect your iBook G4 to a phone line, DSL modem, cable modem, or Ethernet network. If you're connecting to a wireless AirPort Extreme network, you don't need cables. m To connect to a phone line: Connect the phone cord from a wall jack to the internal modem port for a dial-up connection. Telephone cord ® W Internal modem port Make sure you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line--the kind used typically in homes. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem; the wrong type of line could damage the modem. Contact your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you have a digital telephone line. For more information about your modem, see "Using Your Modem" on page 39. For information on other types of connections, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 75. Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 m To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network: Connect the cable to your DSL or cable modem as shown in the modem instructions, or connect the Ethernet cord to the Ethernet hub or outlet. Then connect the other end of the cord to the computer's Ethernet port. Ethernet cord ® G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Step 3: Turn On Your iBook G4 The first time you start up your computer, a setup assistant welcomes you and takes you through the registration process. It will also help you set up your computer and Internet connection. Internet access usually requires an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). Fees may apply. Setting up your Internet connection requires you to supply information such as the account name your ISP gives you. If you know this information, have it on hand when you start up your iBook G4. If you're not ready to set up your connection yet or you don't know this information, you can skip that process and come back to it later. See Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 75 for information about how to set it up later. 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 To turn on the computer, press the Power button (®). You should hear a tone when you turn on the computer. It takes the computer a few moments to start up. The setup assistant launches automatically to help you. ® Power button ® Note: When you press the Power button to start up your computer, press it only once briefly (up to 1 second). Do not continue to hold down or press the Power button after the startup tone or you may cause the computer to shut down again. Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move items on the screen, much as you use a mouse with a desktop computer. · To move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. · To select, click, or double-click an item on the screen, use the trackpad button. ® Trackpad Trackpad button For tips on using the trackpad, see "Tips for Using the Trackpad" on page 22. Congratulations, you're up and running! Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when you press the Power button. · The battery may be drained. Make sure that you plugged the power adapter firmly into both the computer and a power source. The plug should light when you plug it into the computer. · If the computer still doesn't start up, see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 61. You see a picture of a disk or a folder with a blinking question mark. · This icon usually means that the computer can't find system software on the hard disk or any disks attached to the computer. Try restarting. Hold down the Power button for 4 to 5 seconds until the computer turns off. Then press the Power button again. If the problem persists, you may need to reinstall system software. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software" on page 65. 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? When you have finished working with your iBook G4, you can put your computer to sleep or shut it down. Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep If you will be away from your iBook G4 for only a short time, put the computer to sleep. When the computer is in sleep, you can quickly wake it and bypass the startup process. To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following: · Close the display. · Choose Apple (K) > Sleep from the menu bar. · Press the Power button (®) and click Sleep in the dialog that appears. Warning: Wait a few seconds until the white sleep light next to the display latch starts pulsating (indicating that the computer is in sleep and the hard disk has stopped spinning) before you move your iBook G4. Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data or the inability to start up from the hard disk. To wake the computer: · If the display is closed, open it. Your iBook G4 automatically wakes from sleep when you open the display. · If the display is already open, press the Power button (®) or any key on the keyboard. Shutting Down Your iBook G4 If you aren't going to use your iBook G4 for a day or two, shut it down. To shut down your computer, do one of the following: · Choose Apple (K) > Shut Down from the menu bar. · Press the Power button (®) and click Shut Down in the dialog that appears. Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 If you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for information on how to prevent your battery from draining completely. Calibrating Your New Battery To get the longest running time from your battery, complete the following steps sometime during the first week you have your iBook G4. To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook G4 battery until the light on the power adapter plug changes to green and the onscreen meter in the menu bar indicates that the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your iBook G4. When your battery gets low, you will see the first low-battery warning dialog on the screen. Continue to use your iBook G4 until it automatically goes to sleep; at that point the battery has been sufficiently drained for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and leave it connected until the battery is fully charged again. Important: You only have to fully discharge and then charge your battery once to calibrate it. After that, you can connect and disconnect the power adapter when the battery is at any charge level. If you purchased additional batteries, repeat the calibration procedure with the additional batteries as well. For more information about your power adapter and battery, see "Using Your Power Adapter" on page 21 and "Battery" on page 45. What's Next? · Learn the important basics about your iBook G4. Check out Chapter 2, "The Basics," on page 19. · Have fun trying out your computer's applications and Internet features. Browse the Welcome to Panther booklet that came with your computer. · If you're unfamiliar with Mac OS X, open Mac OS Help and browse the information. · Switching from another computer? Open Mac OS Help and see the "New to Mac OS X" section. It will help you use your previous computer knowledge to get started on a Mac. 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started What If I Have More Questions? Mac OS Help Most of the information about using your Macintosh is available right on your computer. 1 Click the Finder icon in the Dock (the bar of icons at the bottom of the screen). 2 Choose Help > Mac Help (click the Help menu in the menu bar and choose Mac Help). 3 Click the Search field, type a question, and press Return on your keyboard. Other Support · If you're having a problem that prevents you from using your computer, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 61. · Check out the top ten most commonly asked questions. See Appendix D, "Top Ten Questions," on page 93. · For support information, user discussion boards, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support. · If you can't find the answer to your problem in these places, see the AppleCare materials that came with your computer for information on contacting Apple. Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 2 The Basics 2 This chapter introduces important basics about your iBook G4 that you'll want to know. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 is so thin and light, you can take it with you to the office, library, class, or wherever you work or play. Whenever you stop using your iBook G4, wait a few moments to let the hard disk and any optical disc in your drive stop spinning before you transport the computer. Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook G4 while discs are spinning. When using your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it is normal for the bottom of the case to get warm. For prolonged use, place your iBook G4 on a flat, stable surface. The bottom of the case is raised slightly to allow airflow that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. As you get to know your new computer, you may hear small noises during startup and when using your hard disk and optical drive. For example, your hard disk and optical drive may whir and click as they access information or load and eject discs. After the computer runs for some time, a small fan may turn on to cool it, producing a faint sound. Small noises are part of the computer's normal functioning. For more safety instructions about handling and using your iBook G4 in different locations, be sure to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69. 19 Adjusting Your Display Once you begin working with your new iBook G4, you may need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to see. Use the keys labeled with the ¤ icon to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® You can increase or decrease the size of images on your display by switching screen resolutions. You can choose a resolution in the Displays pane of System Preferences. If you want, you can switch to a resolution in which items on the screen appear larger, making them easier to see. However, with some resolutions items may not be as sharp as they are at the display's default resolution. m To adjust the resolution on your display: Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Open the Displays pane of System Preferences. To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 The Basics Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer and recharges the computer's battery. Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that came with your computer. When you first connect your power adapter to your computer, an indicator light comes on. An amber light indicates that the battery is being charged. A green light indicates that the battery is fully charged. You can monitor the battery level using the Battery icon in the menu bar or by checking the battery level indicator lights on the bottom of the battery (see page 45). To extend the reach of your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the adapter. Attach the included AC cord to the adapter and insert the other end into a wall outlet. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it into an electrical outlet. If you're using the AC plug with your power adapter, make sure the two prongs are snapped into their completely extended position before plugging in the adapter. Use only the AC cord that came with your power adapter. Make sure to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on the computer to ensure it is engaged and power is flowing to the computer. When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. For safety instructions about using your power adapter, see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on page 70. Chapter 2 The Basics 21 Using the Trackpad The trackpad is sensitive to how quickly you move your finger. To move the pointer a short distance across the screen, move your finger slowly across the trackpad. The faster you move your finger, the farther the pointer moves on the screen. Tips for Using the Trackpad For best results when using the trackpad, keep in mind these tips: · Use only one finger. · Do not use a pen or any other object. · Keep your finger and the trackpad dry. If the trackpad becomes moist from humidity or condensation, gently wipe it with a clean cloth before you use it. · Never use any kind of cleaning solution on the trackpad. For more information on using the trackpad, choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen. Instead of using the trackpad button, you can use your finger to click and double-click directly on the trackpad. You turn on this and other trackpad options in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. Note: If you find that the pointer moves as you type because you accidentally brush the trackpad, you can avoid this problem by selecting the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" option in the Keyboard & Mouse pane of System Preferences. 22 Chapter 2 The Basics Using the Keyboard Your iBook G4 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're finished, 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 OS Help and search for "shortcuts." You'll find quite a 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 into the USB 2.0 port and use your mouse right away. You can purchase a USB mouse from an Apple Authorized Reseller or from the Apple Store website: www.apple.com/store. Chapter 2 The Basics 23 Learning About Mac OS X Your computer comes with Mac OS X and features Classic, an environment for using Mac OS 9 applications while the computer is running Mac OS X. Note: Mac OS 9 cannot be installed as a primary operating system on your iBook G4. When you're ready to learn more about Mac OS X and your Apple applications, see the Welcome to Panther booklet that came with your iBook G4. Also open Mac OS Help and browse the information there. You'll find plenty of information for new users, experienced users, and people switching to the Mac. For information about the compatibility of software applications with Mac OS X, or to read more about Mac OS X, check the Apple website: www.apple.com/macosx. Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences You can quickly make your desktop look the way you want using System Preferences. Choose Apple (K) > System Preferences from the menu bar. Feel free to make changes and experiment with the following: · Appearance: Select this preference pane to change the colors of buttons, menus, windows, and highlight colors, among other options. · Desktop & Screen Saver: Select this preference pane to change the background color or pattern of your desktop, or change it to a photo or image you like. You can also choose an eye-catching screen effect that will appear on your screen when the computer is left idle. · Dock: Select this preference pane to change the look, location, and behavior of your Dock. 24 Chapter 2 The Basics As you get to know your computer, explore the other System Preferences. It is your command center for most settings on your iBook G4. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for "System Preferences" or for the specific preference pane you want to change. Connecting to a Printer To use a printer with your iBook G4, follow the instructions that came with the printer to install required software and connect the printer. Many printers connect via a USB cable; others are accessed via a network connection, such as Ethernet. For more information about your USB ports, see "Universal Serial Bus (USB)" on page 32. For more information about a network or wireless connection, see "Ethernet (10/100Base-T)" on page 38 and "AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access" on page 36. After connecting and setting up your printer, use the Print & Fax pane of System Preferences to select your printer for use. If you're connecting to a printer via a network, you may need to know the network name or address of the printer to select it. If you have a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, and you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed in your iBook G4, you can connect to the printer and print wirelessly. To set up a printer: 1 Open System Preferences and click the Print & Fax icon. 2 Click the Set Up Printers button. 3 Click the Add button. 4 Choose the type of connection for your printer (for example, USB, AppleTalk, and so on) from the pop-up menu. To add a USB printer connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station, choose Rendezvous from the pop-up menu. 5 Select or enter your printer information and click Add. Chapter 2 The Basics 25 Monitoring Printing Once you've sent a document to a printer, you can monitor printing and halt or put it temporarily on hold. m To monitor printing: Click the Printer icon in the Dock to open the Printer window. You can now see the print jobs in the print queue and work with them. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for "printing." Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones If you'd like to listen to music while you work, insert a music CD in your optical drive. iTunes, an easy-to-use music player, will appear automatically on the screen. You can also connect headphones with a minijack to the headphone port of your iBook G4 for private listening right away. To learn more about iTunes, open Mac OS Help and choose Library > iTunes Help. To learn more about your optical drive, see "Using Your Optical Drive" on page 41. Warning: Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time can damage your hearing. Keeping Your Software Up to Date You can connect to the Internet and automatically download and install the latest free software versions, drivers, and other enhancements from Apple. When you are connected to the Internet, Software Update checks Apple's Internet servers to see if any updates are available for your computer. You can set your Mac to check the Apple server periodically and download and install updated software. 26 Chapter 2 The Basics To check for updated software: 1 Open System Preferences. 2 Click the Software Update icon and follow the directions on the screen. · For more information, search for "Software Update" in Mac OS Help. · For the latest information on the Mac OS, go to the Mac OS website at www.apple.com/macos. Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device If you have a digital camera, videocamera, scanner, or other device that has a FireWire or USB connector, you can connect it to your iBook G4. Follow the installation instructions that came with your device. For more information about FireWire, see "FireWire" on page 34. For more information about USB, see "Universal Serial Bus (USB)" on page 32. Connecting to a Network If you want to connect your iBook G4 to an Ethernet network or a wireless network, see "Ethernet (10/100Base-T)" on page 38 and "AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access" on page 36 for more information about setting up an Ethernet or AirPort connection. Also open Mac OS Help and search for "Ethernet" or "AirPort" for further help. Chapter 2 The Basics 27 Using the Internet During the initial setup, you were instructed on how to connect to the Internet. If you need to change to a different type of connection, such as DSL, cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find more information in Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 75. Transferring Files to Another Computer If you want to transfer files or documents to or from your iBook G4, there are several common ways of doing it. · If you have an external hard disk drive or Zip drive or other data storage device that connects via a USB or FireWire cable, you can use it to transfer files. · If you have an email connection, you can email your files to another computer. · You can also connect to another Mac using a FireWire cable (sold separately). When you start up your iBook G4 in FireWire Target Disk Mode, your iBook G4 appears as a hard disk on the other computer and you can transfer files. For information about using FireWire to transfer files, see "Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire" on page 35. · If you have a .Mac account, you can use it to transfer files. A .Mac account gives you Internet access and iDisk, which provides storage space available over the Internet for sharing files. You can register for a .Mac account from Apple (fees apply). You can then transfer files to your iDisk account where other computers can access them. · If you connect your computer to a network using Ethernet, you can transfer files to another computer on the network. You can access a server or another computer by clicking Network in the Finder Sidebar, or by choosing Go > Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar. · You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your iBook G4 to another computer's Ethernet port. Once connected, you can transfer files directly from one computer to the other. For more information, open Mac OS Help and search for "connecting two computers." · If your computer has an AirPort Extreme Card, you can connect to an AirPort Extreme wireless network to transfer files. For more information, see "AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access" on page 36. · If you purchased an optional Bluetooth® module with your iBook G4 and you have access to devices that communicate via Bluetooth wireless technology, you can transfer files to other Bluetooth equipped devices. For more information, see "Using Bluetooth Devices" on page 37. For general information about transferring files and documents, open Mac OS Help and search for "transferring" or for the type of connection you need. 28 Chapter 2 The Basics When an Application Freezes On rare occasions, an application may freeze on the screen. Mac OS X provides a way to quit a frozen application without restarting your computer. Quitting a frozen application may allow you to save your work in other open applications. To force an application to quit: 1 Press Command (x)-Option-Esc or choose Force Quit from the Apple (K) menu. The Force Quit Applications dialog appears with the application selected. 2 Click Force Quit. The application quits, leaving all other applications open. If needed, you can also force the Classic environment to quit, which closes all Classic applications. You can also restart the Finder from this dialog. If you're experiencing other problems, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," on page 61. Chapter 2 The Basics 29 3 Using Your Computer 3 Your iBook G4 has many built-in features and connection capabilities. These include the following: · Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports for connecting additional equipment such as printers, scanners, and other devices to your iBook G4. See page 32. · FireWire (400) port for connecting high-speed equipment such as digital videocameras and external hard drives. See page 34. · Optional AirPort Extreme wireless networking capability and optional Bluetooth wireless connectivity. See page 36. · Ethernet networking capability and a 56K modem for networking and communications. See page 38. · Video out port with included Apple VGA Display Adapter gives you the ability to use your iBook G4 with an external monitor or display. Use an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to connect a television, VCR, or other video device. See page 39. · Optical drive that allows you to play CDs. If you have an optional Combo drive, you can play DVDs and burn CDs. If you have a SuperDrive, you can burn DVDs as well. See page 41. · Headphone port for connecting headphones, speakers, and other audio equipment. See page 45. · iBook G4 battery that provides convenient, at-a-glance battery status. See page 45. · Security slot so that you can make sure your iBook G4 stays where it should. See "Security Slot" on page 49. 31 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Your iBook G4 comes with two USB 2.0 ports ( ), also referred to as Hi-Speed USB, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with earlier USB devices. In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running. Once you connect the device, it is ready to use. You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer. ® Using USB Devices To use a USB device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices. Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices. Note: If your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software. 32 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of a separate power adapter with your iBook G4. However, these types of USB devices can cause your iBook G4 battery to become depleted faster. If you are using the device for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time You can purchase a USB hub to connect multiple USB devices to your computer. The USB hub connects to an open USB port on your computer and provides additional USB ports (usually four or seven). Hi-Speed hubs can support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed devices as well as USB 1.1 compatible devices. USB 1.1 hubs don't allow Hi-Speed USB devices to operate at their maximum data speed. Most USB hubs have a power adapter and should be plugged into an outlet. ® USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on USB is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help in the menu bar and search for "USB." You can also find information on the Apple USB website at www.apple.com/usb. For information on USB devices available for your computer, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 33 FireWire Your computer has one FireWire 400 port ( ). With FireWire, you can easily connect and disconnect external high-speed devices--such as DV cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks--without restarting your computer. ® These are some of the things you can do with FireWire: · Connect a digital videocamera and capture, transfer, and edit high-quality video directly on your computer using video-editing software such as iMovie or Final Cut Pro. · Connect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use it to back up data or transfer files. · Start up from an external FireWire hard disk. Connect an external FireWire hard disk (with a valid operating system installed on it), open the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences, and click the FireWire hard disk. Restart your computer. · Transfer files between your iBook G4 and another FireWire-equipped computer using FireWire Target Disk Mode. Using FireWire Devices To use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to the computer. Apple has already included software to work with many FireWire devices. Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices. Note: If your iBook G4 cannot find the correct software when you connect a FireWire device, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software. 34 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire devices, such as certain external hard disk drives, can get power from the iBook G4 FireWire connection instead of a separate power adapter. However, these types of FireWire devices can cause your iBook G4 battery to become depleted faster. If a device will be connected for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. Note: The FireWire port is designed to support power for FireWire devices (up to 7 watts maximum). You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the "daisy chain" of devices to the FireWire port on your computer. Apple recommends that only one device should get power from the computer. The rest of the devices in the daisy chain should be powered by separate power adapters. Connecting more than one FireWire device that gets power from the port may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down the computer, remove the FireWire devices, and restart your computer. Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire You can connect two FireWire-equipped computers with a FireWire cable to transfer files. Or, if you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you may be able to use FireWire to connect to another computer and access your files. When you start up your iBook G4 in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer can access your iBook G4 as if it were a hard disk. Note: When using FireWire Target Disk Mode, it's a good idea to connect your power adapter to the iBook G4. To connect your iBook G4 to another computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode: 1 Make sure that your iBook G4 is shut down. 2 Use a FireWire cable to connect your iBook G4 to another FireWire-equipped computer. 3 Start up your iBook G4 and immediately hold down the T key. Your iBook G4 display shows the FireWire logo. The other computer's display shows the iBook G4 internal hard disk icon. You can now drag and drop files between the systems. 4 When you are finished transferring files, drag the iBook G4 hard disk icon to the Trash. 5 Press the Power button on the iBook G4 to shut it down, and then disconnect the FireWire cable. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on FireWire is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help in the Finder menu bar and search for "FireWire." You can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 35 AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access Your iBook G4 is AirPort-ready. AirPort Extreme offers an easy and affordable way to provide wireless Internet access anywhere in the home, at work, or in the classroom. Instead of using traditional cables, AirPort Extreme uses wireless local area network (LAN) technology to provide wireless communication between multiple computers. Through a wireless network you can set up access to the Internet, transfer files, play multiplayer games, and more. If you ordered an AirPort Extreme Card when you purchased your iBook G4, a card is already installed. If you do not have an AirPort Extreme Card installed and would like to install one, see "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory" on page 51. The AirPort Extreme Card is compatible with both the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station and the original Apple AirPort Base Station and any 802.11b or 802.11g compliant products. Note: Wireless Internet access requires an AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Extreme Base Station or AirPort Base Station, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some Internet service providers are not currently compatible with AirPort. Range may vary with site conditions. How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access With AirPort Extreme, you set up a wireless connection to a device known as a base station, which has a physical connection to the Internet. AirPort Extreme technology works like a cordless telephone. The AirPort Extreme Card in the computer makes a wireless connection to the base station, which is connected to the telephone line or a DSL or cable modem. Connection to the Internet AC outlet AirPort Extreme Base Station ® 36 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer For More Information on AirPort Extreme To purchase an AirPort Extreme Base Station, contact your Apple Authorized Reseller or go to the Apple Store at www.apple.com/store. Additional information on AirPort Extreme is available in AirPort Help. Choose Help > Mac Help, then choose Library > AirPort Help from the Help Viewer menu bar. You can also find information on the Apple AirPort website at www.apple.com/airport or at www.apple.com/support. Using Bluetooth Devices If you purchased a Bluetooth® module, your iBook G4 can connect to and transfer information wirelessly to devices that use Bluetooth wireless technology, such as cell phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). Bluetooth wireless technology can help eliminate the need for the cables that traditionally connect devices together. Devices with Bluetooth wireless technology can connect to each other wirelessly within a 10-meter (33-foot) range. Bluetooth wireless technology devices include: · Computers · Cell phones · Peripherals (keyboard, mouse, and so on) · PDAs With Bluetooth wireless technology, you can do the following: · Use your iBook G4 to communicate with a mobile phone equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. Your phone can act as a modem to connect you to a wireless service provider, at speeds of up to 56 kilobits per second (kbit/s), so you can use your mobile phone to access the Internet. · Communicate with your handheld PDA. Using iSync, you can perform a hot sync operation without cables or send your business card or calendar events directly to a colleague's PDA. · Transfer small files between computers, even Mac to PC, using the transfer utility. Apple still recommends the use of AirPort Extreme wireless networking, however, for anything but the smallest files. For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology You can get help using Bluetooth wireless technology by opening the Bluetooth File Exchange application (located in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder) and choosing Help > Bluetooth Help. You can also find information on the Apple Bluetooth website at www.apple.com/bluetooth. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 37 Ethernet (10/100Base-T) Your computer comes with built-in Ethernet networking capability, which you can use to connect to a network or to a cable or DSL modem. ® Connecting to a network gives you access to other computers. You may be able to store and retrieve information; use network printers, modems, and email; or connect to the Internet. You can use Ethernet to share files between two computers or set up a small network. You can also connect cable modems and DSL modems to your Ethernet port to access the Internet via an Internet service provider (ISP). The Ethernet port on your iBook G4 automatically detects other Ethernet devices. You don't need an Ethernet crossover cable when connecting to other Ethernet devices. For More Information on Using Ethernet Additional information, including setting up an Ethernet network and transferring files using Ethernet, is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "Ethernet" or "network." For information on networking products you can use with your iBook G4, check the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide. 38 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Using Your Modem Your iBook G4 comes with an Apple 56K internal modem (V.92 compliant) installed. To connect the internal modem, plug one end of the phone cord or RJ-11 cable into the modem port on your computer and the other end into a standard RJ-11 telephone wall jack. Make sure you connect the internal modem to an analog phone line--the kind used typically in homes. The modem will not work with a digital phone line. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to the modem as it could damage the modem. Contact your telephone service provider if you are unsure whether you have a digital telephone line. For information on how to establish an Internet connection, see Appendix C, "Connecting to the Internet," on page 75. More information about the internal modem is also available in Mac OS Help. External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) Your computer has a video out port and an adapter that allow you to connect a display or projector with a VGA connector. Use the included Apple VGA Display Adapter to connect your iBook G4 to monitors and projectors that have VGA output. f ® Apple VGA Display Adapter Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 39 You can also display and record computer images by connecting a TV, video projector, or videocassette recorder (VCR), or play DVD-Video discs on your television, using an Apple Video Adapter, which is sold separately. The Apple Video Adapter provides composite and S-video connectors for TVs and other devices. When an external monitor or television is connected, the same image appears on both the internal display and the external monitor (known as video mirroring). If you want sound to come from the external display, such as a projector or TV, you need to connect an audio cable from the computer's headphone (audio line out) port to that device. Note: Because of the display limitations of most televisions, images displayed on the television screen will be of lower quality than those on the built-in display or an external monitor. Connecting an External Display or Projector To connect an external display or projector with a VGA connector to your computer: 1 Turn on the external display or projector. 2 Connect the VGA display cable to the Apple VGA Display Adapter, and then connect the adapter to your iBook G4. Your iBook G4 automatically detects the external display. Important: To ensure that your iBook G4 automatically detects the external display or projector, be sure the Apple VGA Display Adapter is plugged into the external display or projector first. Mac OS X automatically selects the display resolution and frequency appropriate for the device. You can adjust the resolution on an external display by using the Displays pane of System Preferences or by using the Displays icon in the menu bar. Note: Your iBook G4 doesn't support external display resolutions above 1024 x 768. 40 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4: 1 Connect an Apple Video Adapter (sold separately) to the composite or S-video connector of the TV or other device, then connect the adapter to your iBook G4. 2 If you want to send the sound from your iBook G4 to the device, connect a miniplugto-RCA cable (not included) from the headphone (f ) port on your iBook G4 to the audio input ports on your device. 3 Turn on the external device. To adjust how the images are displayed on the device, use the Displays pane of System Preferences. For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Additional information on using and configuring an external monitor is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "monitor." Using Your Optical Drive You can install or use software from CDs using your optical drive and from DVD discs if your computer has a Combo drive. You can play multimedia on CD discs and music from audio CDs. If your iBook G4 has a Combo drive, your optical drive can also write music, documents, and other digital files onto CD-R and CD-RW discs, and play DVD movies and use most DVD discs. If you have an optional SuperDrive, you can record DVD movies and other information on DVD-R discs. Important: The optical drive on your iBook G4 supports standard circular 12 cm discs. Irregularly shaped discs or discs smaller than 12 cm are not supported. Noncircular discs may become lodged in the drive. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 41 Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc: 1 With the computer turned on, insert the disc (with the label facing up) into the drive slot until you feel the drive catch the disc and take it the rest of the way in. The disc may need to be inserted nearly all the way in before the drive takes it in the rest of the way. This is normal. Note: Some DVD discs are two-sided. To use the second side, you need to flip the disc over. ® 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use. Ejecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the following: · Drag the disc icon to the Trash. · Press and hold the Media Eject ( ) key on the keyboard until the disc ejects. Allow the disc to fully eject before removing or reinserting it. If you can't eject the disc, quit any applications that may be using the disc and try again. If that doesn't work, restart the computer while holding down the trackpad button. 42 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Playing DVD-Video Discs If your iBook G4 has a Combo drive or optional SuperDrive, you can play a DVD-Video disc. Insert the DVD-Video disc in the drive and open DVD Player. You'll find DVD Player provides easy-to-use controls for starting, stopping, and viewing DVDs. If your iBook G4 is connected to a TV, you can watch a DVD-Video on the TV screen. You can also connect your iBook G4 to your stereo system. Use a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included) to connect the headphone (f ) port on your iBook G4 to the audio input ports on your stereo. Recording CD-R and CD-RW Discs If your iBook G4 has a Combo drive, you can record data on CD-R and CD-RW discs. To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc: 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc. An icon for the disc appears on the desktop. 3 Drag files and folders to the disc icon. 4 Click the Burn Disc icon beside the disc name in the Finder Sidebar. You can also record music on CD-R or CD-RW discs right from your iTunes library. To record music from your iTunes library: 1 Click the iTunes icon in the Dock. 2 Select the playlist you want to record. 3 Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. 4 At the top of the iTunes window, click Burn CD. For More Information · For instructions on using DVD Player, choose Help > DVD Player Help from the menu bar at the top of the screen. · For information about how to use iTunes to record music files on a CD-R or CD-RW disc, see the onscreen help for iTunes in the Help Center. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 43 Recording Information on a DVD If you have an optional SuperDrive, you can record your own digital movies on a blank recordable DVD disc. You can also record other kinds of digital data, such as backing up files onto recordable DVD discs. With applications like iDVD, you can create your own customized digital media project, burn it on a blank recordable DVD disc, and play it on most standard DVD players. To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc: 1 Open iDVD and open your completed iDVD project. 2 Click the Burn button. 3 Insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive when prompted. 4 Click the Burn button again. To record data on DVD-R discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the disc and select the format you want to create. An icon for the DVD appears on the desktop. 3 Double-click the DVD icon, then drag files and folders to it. 4 Click the Burn Disc icon beside the disc name in the Finder Sidebar. For more information about how to use iDVD, open iDVD and see the onscreen help. Important: If your battery runs down when you are burning a DVD, the burn may fail and the DVD disc will not be able to be used again. To avoid this, always use your power adapter when burning a DVD. 44 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices Your iBook G4 comes with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone, and a headphone (audio line out) port. You can connect external speakers, headphones, and other sound output devices to the headphone port. The headphone port is a stereo 3.5 mini-phono jack. You can record sound onto your hard disk using the built-in microphone. You can also connect external USB microphones or other audio equipment to the USB port. For applications, such as iMovie, that can record sounds, use the Sound pane of System Preferences to select the audio input device you want to use, including microphones connected via USB. The volume controls on your keyboard allow you to easily change volume. You can also access these controls from the Sound pane of System Preferences. For more information about using or troubleshooting sound on your computer, open Mac OS Help and search for "sound." Battery When the external power adapter is not connected, your computer draws power from its battery. Depending on the applications you use and external devices connected to your iBook G4, you may find that the length of time that you can run your iBook G4 off one battery charge varies. Turning off features such as AirPort Extreme or Bluetooth® wireless technology can help to conserve battery charge. For more information about using your battery, see "Charging a Battery" on page 47. You can determine the charge left in your battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on the battery itself. Press the button next to the lights and the lights glow to show how much charge is left in the battery. The indicator lights remain lit for a few seconds after you press the button. You can check the charge with the battery in or out of your iBook G4. If your battery runs low while you are working, attach your power adapter and let the battery recharge. If you want to replace the battery with a charged one, attach the power adapter, shut down your iBook G4, and replace the battery. If you replace the battery without the power adapter attached, you may lose information and settings such as the date and time. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 45 Important: If only one flashing light is on, very little charge is left. If no lights are visible, the battery is completely drained and the computer will not start up unless the power adapter is connected. Plug in the power adapter for several hours to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with a fully charged battery (see the next section). Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the Finder menu bar is set to show the percentage of charge, you may sometimes notice that the battery does not maintain a full charge of 100% when the power adapter is attached. When the battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it will charge all the way to 100 percent. This saves battery life as charging is not continuously cycled on and off. Removing and Replacing the Battery m To remove the battery: Shut down your iBook G4. Turn it over and locate the battery latch. Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Battery Latch 46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer m To replace the battery: Place the left side of the battery into the battery compartment. Gently press the right side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into place. Note: Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines. For more information, see "Battery Disposal Information" on page 98. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with your computer is connected, the battery recharges whether the computer is off, on, or in sleep. However, the battery recharges more quickly if the computer is off or in sleep. When the computer is on, you can monitor the battery charge level using the Battery status icon in the menu bar. The battery charge level displayed is based on the amount of power left in the battery with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on) you are currently using. To make more battery power available, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings (see the next section). Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 47 Battery-Conservation Tips The amount of work time your iBook G4 battery can provide before you need to recharge depends on the applications and peripheral devices you're currently using and the steps you take to conserve power while you work. For the best conservation of battery power, do the following: · Disconnect bus-powered USB or FireWire devices when they are not in use. · Quit open applications that you are not using. · If you have an AirPort Extreme Card or Bluetooth module installed, turn AirPort or Bluetooth off when not in use. (Use the AirPort and Bluetooth status icons in the menu bar. If these icons don't appear in the menu bar, you can turn them on in the AirPort and Bluetooth panes of System Preferences.) · Remove CD and DVD discs when they are not in use. · Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on the iBook G4 keyboard. · Set the hard disk to spin down after a short time. In the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, select the "Put the hard disk to sleep when possible" option. · Set your iBook G4 to sleep after inactivity of five minutes or less. To further save battery power, select the following options in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences: · Set your computer to modify its processor speed based upon the required amount of processing activity. In the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences, click Show Details to see the settings. Choose Battery Power from the "Settings for" pop-up menu, click Options, and choose Automatic from the Processor Performance pop-up menu. (To set your computer to use its highest processing speed at all times, choose Highest from the Processor Performance pop-up menu.) · To conserve battery life the longest, choose Longest Battery Life from the Optimize Energy Settings pop-up menu. For More Information on Your iBook G4 Battery Additional information is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "battery." 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Security Slot You can purchase a security cable lock to protect your iBook G4. With a lock, you can secure your computer to a desk or table. ® Sample locking device with security cable Security slot For More Information on Security Options Additional information on the software security features of your iBook G4, including multiple user passwords and file encryption, is available in Mac OS Help. Choose Help > Mac Help from the menu bar and search for "security" or "multiple users." Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 49