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... on page 21 and "Battery" on page 45. at any charge level. To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook G4 battery until the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your previous computer knowledge to... to sleep; Browse the Welcome to Panther booklet that the battery is fully charged again. When your battery gets low, you will help you use your iBook G4. It will see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for information on how to prevent your battery from draining completely...
... on page 21 and "Battery" on page 45. at any charge level. To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the power adapter and fully charge your iBook G4 battery until the battery is fully charged. 2 Disconnect the power adapter and use your previous computer knowledge to... to sleep; Browse the Welcome to Panther booklet that the battery is fully charged again. When your battery gets low, you will help you use your iBook G4. It will see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for information on how to prevent your battery from draining completely...
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... office, library, class, or wherever you work or play. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook G4 in your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a faint sound. When using your drive stop using your... iBook G4, wait a few moments to cool it with you to allow airflow that you'll want to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety ...
... office, library, class, or wherever you work or play. The Basics 2 2 This chapter introduces important basics about handling and using your iBook G4 in your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it is so thin and light, you can take it , producing a faint sound. When using your drive stop using your... iBook G4, wait a few moments to cool it with you to allow airflow that you'll want to see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety ...
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...45). An amber light indicates that came with your computer, an indicator light comes on. Use only the AC cord that the battery is being charged. Chapter 2 The Basics 21 Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that the battery is flowing to the computer. If you first... the cord. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it is engaged and power is fully charged. Make sure to your computer. For safety instructions about using the Battery icon in the power adapter provides AC power to ensure it into their...
...45). An amber light indicates that came with your computer, an indicator light comes on. Use only the AC cord that the battery is being charged. Chapter 2 The Basics 21 Important: For optimal performance, use only the power adapter that the battery is flowing to the computer. If you first... the cord. AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is fully assembled before plugging it is engaged and power is fully charged. Make sure to your computer. For safety instructions about using the Battery icon in the power adapter provides AC power to ensure it into their...
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...45 You can record sound onto your computer draws power from the Sound pane of System Preferences. Depending on your iBook G4. If you to conserve battery charge. You can also connect external USB microphones or other sound output devices to the USB port. You can connect external...seconds after you use , including microphones connected via USB. Turning off one , attach the power adapter, shut down your iBook G4, and replace the battery. You can check the charge with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone, and a headphone (audio line out) port. The headphone port ...
...45 You can record sound onto your computer draws power from the Sound pane of System Preferences. Depending on your iBook G4. If you to conserve battery charge. You can also connect external USB microphones or other sound output devices to the USB port. You can connect external...seconds after you use , including microphones connected via USB. Turning off one , attach the power adapter, shut down your iBook G4, and replace the battery. You can check the charge with two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone, and a headphone (audio line out) port. The headphone port ...
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...battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it will not start up unless the power adapter is not continuously cycled on , very little charge is attached. Battery Latch 46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the power adapter for several hours... and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4. Turn it . Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with a fully charged battery (see the next section). Plug in the Finder menu bar is...
...battery level eventually drops below 95 percent, it will not start up unless the power adapter is not continuously cycled on , very little charge is attached. Battery Latch 46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the power adapter for several hours... and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4. Turn it . Use a coin to turn the latch a quarter turn clockwise to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery with a fully charged battery (see the next section). Plug in the Finder menu bar is...
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...disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings (see "Battery Disposal Information" on page 98. The battery charge level displayed is based on , you are currently using the Battery status icon in the battery with your local environmental laws and guidelines...of the battery into place. Gently press the right side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and...
...disconnect peripheral devices not in use, and adjust your Energy Saver settings (see "Battery Disposal Information" on page 98. The battery charge level displayed is based on , you are currently using the Battery status icon in the battery with your local environmental laws and guidelines...of the battery into place. Gently press the right side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and...
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...is flashing, allow the power adapter to identify and eliminate or reinstall the extension that does not work , you might have two iBook G4 Software Install and Restore DVDs, insert the first disc into a functioning power outlet. • If the computer still doesn't respond, try to reinstall your ... respond. Press the small button on again. If the computer won't turn off extensions appears to solve the problem, you may need to charge the battery until you have an incompatible extension. (Mac OS X does not use a particular program, check with the extensions turned on the...
...is flashing, allow the power adapter to identify and eliminate or reinstall the extension that does not work , you might have two iBook G4 Software Install and Restore DVDs, insert the first disc into a functioning power outlet. • If the computer still doesn't respond, try to reinstall your ... respond. Press the small button on again. If the computer won't turn off extensions appears to solve the problem, you may need to charge the battery until you have an incompatible extension. (Mac OS X does not use a particular program, check with the extensions turned on the...
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...down the C key as it starts up . • If you have two iBook G4 Software Install and Restore DVDs, insert the first disc into your computer. Software manufacturers often provide software updates on ... keys and press the Power button (®) to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery status icon in any devices that are still unable to start up your... that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes Try restarting your ...
...down the C key as it starts up . • If you have two iBook G4 Software Install and Restore DVDs, insert the first disc into your computer. Software manufacturers often provide software updates on ... keys and press the Power button (®) to restart the system. 3 Let the battery charge to at the Battery status icon in any devices that are still unable to start up your... that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes Try restarting your ...
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... adapter and modem cable, and remove the battery. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to prevent your iBook G4 battery from becoming completely depleted: • Keep the power adapter connected. • Fully charge your iBook G4, disconnect the power adapter and modem cable, and remove the battery. • Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth...
... adapter and modem cable, and remove the battery. • Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to prevent your iBook G4 battery from becoming completely depleted: • Keep the power adapter connected. • Fully charge your iBook G4, disconnect the power adapter and modem cable, and remove the battery. • Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth...
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... the computer to the cooler air outside. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to allow airflow that came with your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it . Operating the computer when it is normal for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power Adapter... Always leave space around the power adapter or computer is confined. • Fully charge and then remove your iBook G4 battery when storing your computer (especially important when storing your keyboard before closing the display. Do not use , place your...
... the computer to the cooler air outside. Warning: Do not connect a digital telephone line to allow airflow that came with your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it . Operating the computer when it is normal for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power Adapter... Always leave space around the power adapter or computer is confined. • Fully charge and then remove your iBook G4 battery when storing your computer (especially important when storing your keyboard before closing the display. Do not use , place your...
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... analog phone line 11, 39 Apple 56K internal modem 39 Apple VGA Display Adapter 39 Apple Video Adapter 40 application freeze 29 B base station 36 battery 16, 45, 46 calibrating 16 charging 47 conservation 48, 94 disposal 47... DVDs 44 C cable modem 81 setting up 77 calibrating your battery 16 carrying your iBook G4 69 CDs 41 changing image size 20 password 63 System Preferences 24 the desktop 24 the resolution 20 the screen 20 charging ...hard disk drives 34 headphones 26 to an Ethernet network 12 two computers 34, 35 USB printers 32 videocameras 34 wirelessly 36 conserving battery power 94 103
... analog phone line 11, 39 Apple 56K internal modem 39 Apple VGA Display Adapter 39 Apple Video Adapter 40 application freeze 29 B base station 36 battery 16, 45, 46 calibrating 16 charging 47 conservation 48, 94 disposal 47... DVDs 44 C cable modem 81 setting up 77 calibrating your battery 16 carrying your iBook G4 69 CDs 41 changing image size 20 password 63 System Preferences 24 the desktop 24 the resolution 20 the screen 20 charging ...hard disk drives 34 headphones 26 to an Ethernet network 12 two computers 34, 35 USB printers 32 videocameras 34 wirelessly 36 conserving battery power 94 103