User manual APPLE IBOOK

[. . . ] iBook · Manuel de l'utilisateur · Benutzerhandbuch User's Guide · Manual del usuario · Manuale Utente · Guia do Usuário · Gebruikershandleiding · Handbok · · Brukerhåndbok · Brugerhåndbog · Käsikirja · O 2 4 6 14 20 22 28 32 nce you've set up your iBook and followed the onscreen guide to connect to the Internet, what's next?In this booklet you'll find more information to help you get the most out of your iBook: Features Basics Internet and email Music and desktop video Productivity Learning more and solving problems Installing memory and an AirPort Card Ergonomics and safety 1 What can my iBook do? Your computer has these built-in features: Built-in microphone Record sound or control your computer with spoken commands. Optional AirPort wireless Internet and networking Using the optional AirPort Card, you can connect to the Internet, use email, share files, play network games, and more--without any wires to hold you down. Volume and brightness controls Adjust sound volume and screen brightness directly using your keyboard. [. . . ] Click the Web tab to download more templates from the Internet. 1 Open AppleWorks, in the Applications folder on your hard disk. To learn more about AppleWorks: m see AppleWorks Help, available in the Help menu m open the AppleWorks Getting Started file (on your hard disk in the AppleWorks folder) m go to the AppleWorks Web site at www. apple. com/appleworks 21 How can I keep my computer software up-to-date? Use the Software Update control panel to get the latest updates and drivers. 2 Choose Control Panels from the Apple menu. Then choose Software Update from the submenu. 3 1 22 Click the Update Now button. Connect to the Internet. 4 Select the software you want to update and then click Install. . Click the name of a software item to learn more about it. . (Make sure the Caps Lock key is not engaged. ) Then do this: After the computer starts up, see the troubleshooting information in the onscreen help. Then do this: If the problem occurs when you use a certain application: m If this is the only way that you can start up your computer, check with the application's manufacturer to see if it is compatible with your computer. m Choose Mac Help from the Help menu. Look at the section on how to prevent and solve problems. You may need to check for extension conflicts or reinstall your computer's system software. If the background picture is different: m You started up your computer using the system software on your CD instead of your hard disk. If this is the only way that you can start up your computer, you probably need to reinstall the system software on your hard disk. Look for instructions in Mac Help or look for the system software installation program on your CD. 26 If the computer won't turn on or start up: Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into a functioning power outlet. Other problems: If you have a problem with your Internet connection: m Your battery may need to be recharged. One to four lights glow indicating the battery's level of charge. If that does not work, reset the computer's memory. m Start up the computer and immediately hold down the Command (x), Option, P, and R keys until you hear the startup sound twice. If that does not work or if you hear a strange sound during startup: m Make sure the telephone line is connected to the modem port (W) and the line is functioning properly. There you can find out how to locate and change your Internet settings. m If you're not sure of the correct information for your Internet settings, contact your Internet service provider. If you have a problem connecting other devices: 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 contacting Apple for service. m Make sure that the device is properly connected. Try unplugging and plugging in the device again. m Check to see if the device has software that needs to be installed. m If that doesn't work, contact the device manufacturer. m If you want to connect an older device, see Mac Help for information on connecting older devices to your computer. If you have a problem with an application: If you can't eject a CD: Make sure the disc is not in use. m For problems with software, contact the software manufacturer. m For information on the software that came with your iBook, including how to contact the manufacturer, see www. apple. com/support/bundledsw If you have a problem using your computer: m Quit all applications that are using files on the disc. m Then press the keyboard's Eject key ( ), or drag the disc's icon to the Trash. If the disc still won't eject, eject it manually: m Look at the information in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. If you suspect there may be a problem with your computer hardware: m Carefully insert the end of a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole on the drive tray. m You can use the Apple Hardware Test CD to help you determine if there is a problem with one of your computer's components, such as the memory or processor. 27 How do I expand my iBook? . For instructions on using the AirPort software, look in the Help Center, available in the Help menu. 1 28 Shut down your computer. Then disconnect the power adapter and phone cord. [. . . ] Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical product and do not permit them to handle any cables. Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings in the case. Doing so may result in fire or a dangerous electric shock. Important 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. [. . . ]