User manual APPLE IBOOK G3

[. . . ] iBook User's Guide Manuel de l'utilisateur Benutzerhandbuch Manual del usuario Manuale Utente Guia do Usuário Gebruikershandleiding Handbok Brukerhåndbok Brugerhåndbog Käsikirja · · · · · · · · · · · · To get started using your iBook, plug in the power adapter and connect a phone cord from a wall jack to the modem port. Then press the power button and follow the onscreen guide to connect to the Internet. Read on to learn more about using your iBook: 2 4 8 Your iBook at a glance Mac OS X basics What you can do with your iBook 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 30 34 36 Listen to music on your computer or on the go Make your own movie or watch a movie on DVD Search the Internet Get more out of the Internet Send and receive email Organize, plan, and create Keep your iBook's software up-to-date Learn more and solve problems Install memory and an AirPort Card Work more comfortably Safety and cleaning 1 Your iBook at a glance Your computer has these built-in features: Volume and brightness controls Adjust sound volume and screen brightness. Built-in microphone Record sound or control your computer with spoken commands. Two built-in stereo speakers Listen to music, movies, games, and multimedia. ® Power button Turn your computer on, put it to sleep, or shut it down. [. . . ] m Click Restart. To set your computer to use Mac OS X again: m Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu. m Click the triangle next to the hard disk that contains your operating system folders. m Select the Mac OS X System as your startup disk. m Click Restart. 26 If the computer won't respond: Try to cancel what the computer is doing. If the problem occurs frequently: m Try to force problem applications to quit. Hold down the Option and Command (x) keys, then press the Esc key. Select the application and click Force Quit. If that doesn't work, restart the computer. m You may need to reinstall your system software. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and type "install system software" for more information. m Hold the Power button for several seconds. When the computer turns off, press the Power button again to restart it. m If that doesn't work, hold down the Control and Command (x) keys and then press the Power button. m If that doesn't work, gently press the Reset ( ) button by inserting the end of a paper clip into the small hole above the audio/video port, wait a few seconds, and then press the Power (®) button. If you see a flashing question mark during startup: If the computer doesn't start up after a delay, hold down the Option key and restart your computer. m When your computer starts up, click the hard disk icon, then click the arrow. Then do this: After the computer starts up: Then do this: If the problem occurs frequently when you use a particular application: m Open System Preferences and click Startup Disk. Select a local Mac OS X System folder. If the problem occurs frequently: m Check with the application's manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer. m For support and contact information about the software that came with your computer, go to www. apple. com/guide m You may need to reinstall your system software. Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and type "install system software" for more information. 27 If the computer won't turn on or start up: First, make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. If that doesn't work, reset your password. m Your battery may need to be recharged. One to four lights glow indicating the battery's level of charge. If that doesn't work or if you hear a strange sound during startup: m Insert the Mac OS X software install CD that came with your computer. Restart your computer while holding down the C key. When the Installer appears, choose Reset Password from the Installer menu and follow the onscreen instructions. m If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed. Try removing the memory; if the computer starts up normally, the memory is not compatible with your computer. m If that doesn't work, gently press the Reset ( ) button by inserting the end of a paper clip into the small hole above the audio/video port, wait a few seconds, and then press the Power (®) button. m See the service and support information that came with your iBook for information on having your computer serviced. If you can't eject a CD or DVD or open the optical drive tray: Make sure the disc is not in use. If you can't log into your computer: Make sure you are typing your user name and password correctly. m Quit all applications that are using files on the disc. m Then press the Media Eject ( ) key at the top-right corner of the keyboard. m If that doesn't work, hold down the function (fn) key and press the Media Eject key. m If that doesn't work, drag the disc's icon to the Trash. [. . . ] If you attempt to install additional RAM or an AirPort Card yourself, any damage you may cause to your equipment will not be covered by the limited warranty on your computer. See an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider for additional information about this or any other warranty question. The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power plug, disconnect the phone cord, and remove the battery. Make sure at least one end of the power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to. Your iBook has a unique appearance and finish that may contain minor imperfections, some of which may increase over time. Exposing your iBook to extreme temperatures or humidity may cause this process to accelerate. [. . . ]