Titulo

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

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Contents

Chapter 1

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Getting StartedSetting Up Your iBook G4
Basic Features of Your iBook G4
Additional Features of Your iBook G4
Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep or Shutting It Down
Calibrating Your Battery
Getting More Information

Chapter 2

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Getting to Know Your iBook G4
Adjusting Your Display
Using Your Power Adapter
Using the Trackpad
Using theKeyboard
Using a Mouse
Learning About Mac OS X
Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences
Getting Answers Using Mac Help
Using Applications
When an Application Does Not Respond
Connecting to a Network
Using the Internet
Keeping Your Software Up to Date
Connecting to a Printer
Playing a CD and Connecting Headphones
Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceTransferring Files to Another Computer

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Using Your iBook G4
Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices
Connecting With FireWire
Understanding AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking
Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Connecting With Ethernet (10/100Base-T)

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Using Your Modem
Using External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and...