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94 Appendix D Top Ten Questions
How does the Mac OS X interface work?
Users new to Mac OS X often have questions about how to carry out certain tasks. Your
best source for Mac OS X information is Mac OS Help. You’ll find introductory
explanations for new users, users switching from Windows computers, and users
upgrading from Mac OS 9. Open Mac OS Help by choosing Mac Help from the Help
menu in the Finder menu bar at the top of your screen. Browse the new user
information listed there. Many of the basic tasks users are interested in involve the
Finder, so try searching for “Finder,” too.
How do I make my iBook G4 battery last longer?
Remember to calibrate your battery when you first use it (see page 16). You can
conserve battery power by using the Energy Saver preference pane to specify how
quickly the computer should go to sleep or dim the display. Open System Preferences
and click the Energy Saver icon. Choose settings that are optimized for your type of
usage. Using peripheral devices, such as hard disk drives, that get power from your
computer can also shorten the amount of time your battery lasts. You can conserve
battery power by disconnecting such devices. You can also purchase an additional
battery that you can switch into your computer when power gets low. For more
information about conserving battery power, see “Battery-Conservation Tips” on
page 48.
I put a disc in my optical drive, but nothing happened. How do I know if the
disc is compatible with my optical drive?
Press the Media Eject ( ) key to eject the disc. Apple slot-loading optical drives
support only round 12 cm discs. Nonstandard discs with noncircular shapes do not
work in the optical drive. For more information about nonstandard discs, check the
AppleCare Knowledge Base at www.apple.com/support.
How do I connect a monitor or TV to my iBook G4?
Your iBook G4 comes with an external monitor port and an adapter for connecting
devices with VGA connectors. You can also purchase an Apple Video Adapter and use it
to connect many commonly used monitors, TVs, and video displays. If your device has a
connector that is different from the adapter included with your iBook G4, you need to
purchase a different adapter to connect it to the iBook G4. To see the adapter included
with your iBook G4, see page 5. For more information about connecting displays and
other devices, see “External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video)” on page 39.
Warning: Inserting a nonstandard disc into the optical drive may damage the drive.
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