Apple M8599LL User Guide

Apple M8599LL - iBook Laptop Manual

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    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: 2 Features 4 Basics 6 Internet and email 14 Desktop video 18 Productivity 20 Learning more and solving problems 24 Installing memory and an
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    favorite application or document automatically. Battery charging indicator When the power adapter is plugged in, the light glows amber while the battery is fully charged. CD or DVD drive Install software, use applications, and listen to music CDs. If your iBook has a DVD drive, you can also play DVD
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    cameras, joysticks, and more. FireWire Connect a digital video camera and use it to create your own desktop movies. You can also connect FireWire Sleep indicator light Pulsating light indicates that the computer is in sleep. ® Power button Turn your computer on, put it to sleep, or shut it down.
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    What are the basics? The Macintosh desktop is your starting place. Apple menu Use this to select often-used applications and tools. To see the menu, click the apple () in the menu bar. Application menu Click here to switch between open applications. Disc This appears when a CD or DVD is in the
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    files and applications. Double-click a folder to open it. Application Applications are software programs (such as a game or word processor) that you use with your computer. Double-click an application's icon to open the application. Document Documents are files that you create with an application
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    How do I find something on the Internet? If you know the Internet address, you can go there directly. 2 Type the Internet address and press Return on your keyboard. 1Double-click "Browse the Internet" to open your Web browser. 6
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    Or you can search the Internet with Sherlock 2. 2 Type what you want to find and click the Search button ( ). Then double-click an item in the list of sites. . Click the other buttons to find people, read the news, shop, and more. 1Choose Search Internet from the File menu. 7
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    of your computer. www.apple.com/guide For great hardware and software products for your Mac, check this Web site or look for the Mac symbol. www.apple.com/store Purchase the latest Apple hardware, software, and accessories. 8 www.apple.com/support Product support, software updates, and technical
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    www.apple.com/ireview Reviews of hundreds of Web sites: movies, finance, shopping, sports, and more www.apple.com/icards Send customized electronic postcards to your friends and family. www.apple.com/hotnews The latest Apple news and events, software updates for your Mac, and QuickTime hot picks 9
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    What can I do with iTools? iTools is a new class of Internet services created for Mac users. Email Get your own Mac.com email address. It's easy and works with your favorite email programs. iDisk Your own 20 MB of storage on Apple's Internet server. Share photos, movies, and other files over the
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    and click Help on the iTools menu bar 1Go to www.apple.com/itools and click the Free Sign Up button. 2 Follow the simple instructions to sign up for a free account. . If you signed up with EarthLink and got a Mac.com email address using the Setup Assistant when you first turned on your computer
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    How do I use email? Follow these steps to create and send a message: 1Double-click the Mail icon on the desktop to open your email application. . The first time
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    2 To create a new email message, click the New button. 3 Type the email address and a subject. Then type your message and click Send Now. 13
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    How can I watch movies and videos? Watch live video on the Internet using QuickTime TV. 1Connect to the Internet. 2 Double-click the QuickTime Player icon on the desktop. 3 Pull the . To learn more about QuickTime: m see QuickTime Help, available in the Help menu m go to www.apple.com/quicktime 14
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    computer has a DVD drive, you can watch DVD video. 1Insert a DVD video disc. Then choose Apple DVD Player from the Apple (K) menu. 2 Use the controller to play the movie or see the DVD's special features. . To use the whole screen to watch the movie, choose Present Video on Screen from the Video
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    video from a digital video camera. 1Shoot video with a digital video camera. Then connect the DV camera using a FireWire cable. . Standard 6 pin to 4 pin FireWire cable not included. 2 In iMovie, iMovie Help, available in the Help menu m go to www.apple.com/imovie to find compatible DV cameras 16
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    can add music, voice-overs, titles, transitions, and more. iMovie monitor Preview your movie or view video directly from a connected DV camera. Mode switch Use this to switch between importing from a DV camera and editing. Viewers Click the clip viewer (eye tab) to edit and place clips. Click the
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    letters. Customizable templates Choose from a wide range of predesigned documents and modify them as needed. Spreadsheet Compute data easily using over 100 built-in functions, then use formatting options to make it stand out. Painting Create art from scratch or apply effects to existing pictures or
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    To get started using AppleWorks: 1Open AppleWorks, in the Applications folder on your hard disk. 2 Click the type of document you want to create, or 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 19
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    Where do I go to learn more? Look in Mac Help for more information on using your computer. 1Choose Mac Help from the Help menu. 20 2 Type a question and click Search. . If you don't see Mac Help in the Help menu, choose Finder from the Application menu and try again. . You can browse through
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    . Underlined items are links. When you click a link, it will go to another Help topic, automatically do something for you, or take you to more information on the Internet. 3 Click an item in the list of Help topics. . If you didn't find what you were looking for, try rewording your question. 21
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    clip into the small hole above the Power button, wait a few seconds, and then press the Power button. You need to reset the date and time (using the Date & Time control panel) after you reset your iBook. Then do this: If the problem occurs when you use a certain application: m If this is the only
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    . 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 Look at the information in Mac Help for instructions and troubleshooting information. If you suspect there may be
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    How do I expand my iBook? Install an AirPort Card for wireless Internet and network access. . For instructions on using the AirPort software, look in the Help Center, available in the Help menu. 1Shut down your computer. Then disconnect the power adapter and phone cord. Turn the computer over and
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    a metal surface inside the computer. 5 Slide the AirPort Card (with the AirPort ID number and barcode facing up) under the wire bracket and between the guides into the slot under the top edge of the trackpad. 6 Press the wire bracket down to secure the card. Then replace the keyboard and battery
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    Add additional memory. . Your iBook has one expansion slot that accepts a 1.35-inch (or shorter), PC-100 compliant, SO-DIMM memory module. For more information on installing memory, look in Mac Help, available in the Help menu. 1Shut down your computer. Then disconnect the power adapter and phone
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    remove the AirPort Card. . To prevent scratching, place a soft cloth between the AirPort Card and the iBook case. 5 Remove the two screws that secure the RAM shield, then carefully lift it out. 6 may need to reset the date and time (using the Date & Time control panel) after you install memory. 27
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    and forearm should form an angle that is slightly greater than a right angle, with your wrist and hand in roughly a straight line. Use a light touch when typing or using the trackpad and keep your hands and fingers relaxed. Avoid rolling your thumbs under your palms. This Not this Change hand
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    of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer's instructions for adjusting the backrest to use a desk with a keyboard tray that's lower than the regular work surface. External mouse If you use an Apple ergonomic Web site at www.apple.com/about/ergonomics 29
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    carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. m Keep these instructions handy for reference by you and others. m Follow all instructions and warnings dealing with your system. m Use only the power adapter that came with your computer. Adapters for other electronic devices may look
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    power cord is within easy reach so that you can unplug the computer when you need to. Warning To avoid damage to your computer, Apple recommends that only an Apple-certified technician install additional RAM. Consult the service and support information that came with your computer for instructions
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    serviced only by an Apple-authorized service provider. Service Warning Label High-Risk Activities Warning This computer system is not intended for use this manual is not included with this product. The model shown may not be available in all areas. ENERGY STAR® As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Apple
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Once 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:
2
Features
4
Basics
6
Internet and email
14
Desktop video
18
Productivity
20
Learning more
and solving problems
24
Installing memory and an AirPort Card
28
Ergonomics and safety
1