iBook G4 Manual
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... Sensor 47 Using Your Battery 51 Securing Your iBook G4 Chapter 4 53 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 54 Installing Additional Memory 59 Making Sure Your iBook G4 Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 5 61 Troubleshooting 61 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 63 Other Problems 64 Using Apple Hardware Test 65 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 67 Specifications Appendix B 69 Care, Use, and...
... Sensor 47 Using Your Battery 51 Securing Your iBook G4 Chapter 4 53 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 54 Installing Additional Memory 59 Making Sure Your iBook G4 Recognizes the New Memory Chapter 5 61 Troubleshooting 61 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 63 Other Problems 64 Using Apple Hardware Test 65 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 67 Specifications Appendix B 69 Care, Use, and...
iBook G4 Manual
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... your power adapter in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in to the iBook power adapter port. Insert the other end in their completely extended position before setting up quickly and start using it up your iBook. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started AC plug Important: Make sure the electrical prongs on your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter...
... your power adapter in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in to the iBook power adapter port. Insert the other end in their completely extended position before setting up quickly and start using it up your iBook. For an illustration, see page 21. 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started AC plug Important: Make sure the electrical prongs on your iBook G4 Step 1: Plug In the Power Adapter...
iBook G4 Manual
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..., connect to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this built-in sleep. Display release button Push this key to activate the function keys (F1 to release your display and open your iBook display. - Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook is activated, a green light glows on the trackpad; C Media Eject key Press and hold this button to F12). Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to the Internet wirelessly...
..., connect to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this built-in sleep. Display release button Push this key to activate the function keys (F1 to release your display and open your iBook display. - Sleep indicator light A white light pulsates when the iBook is activated, a green light glows on the trackpad; C Media Eject key Press and hold this button to F12). Slot-loading optical drive Your optical drive can also write to the Internet wirelessly...
iBook G4 Manual
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... the display's default resolution. To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 Getting to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® You can choose a resolution in the Displays pane of System Preferences. However, items might need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to see . Open the Displays pane of images on your display by switching screen resolutions. Adjusting Your Display...
... the display's default resolution. To control your display settings using the Displays icon in the menu bar, click "Show displays in menu bar." 20 Chapter 2 Getting to adjust screen brightness. ¤ Brightness controls ® You can choose a resolution in the Displays pane of System Preferences. However, items might need to adjust your display so that the screen is easier to see . Open the Displays pane of images on your display by switching screen resolutions. Adjusting Your Display...
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... restart the Finder from Apple. Keeping Your Software Up to the Internet. Connecting to a Network If you can set your iBook to the Internet," on page 61. Also open . The application quits, leaving all Classic applications. If you need to change to a different type of connection, such as DSL, cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you want to connect your Mac to...
... restart the Finder from Apple. Keeping Your Software Up to the Internet. Connecting to a Network If you can set your iBook to the Internet," on page 61. Also open . The application quits, leaving all Classic applications. If you need to change to a different type of connection, such as DSL, cable modem, Ethernet local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you want to connect your Mac to...
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... Follow the instructions that came with a USB cable; For more information about a wireless or network connection, see "Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices" on page 32. You might need to know the network name or address of printers connected to a network before you want to use, and then click Add. 28 Chapter 2 Getting to select your printer. To set up a printer: 1 Open System Preferences and click the...
... Follow the instructions that came with a USB cable; For more information about a wireless or network connection, see "Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices" on page 32. You might need to know the network name or address of printers connected to a network before you want to use, and then click Add. 28 Chapter 2 Getting to select your printer. To set up a printer: 1 Open System Preferences and click the...
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... cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. In most cases, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to connect many USB devices. Note: If your computer, connect the device to the computer. Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices Your iBook G4 comes with two USB 2.0 ports (d), also referred to as Hi-Speed USB, which you can use to locate, download, and install...
... cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. In most cases, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to connect many USB devices. Note: If your computer, connect the device to the computer. Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices Your iBook G4 comes with two USB 2.0 ports (d), also referred to as Hi-Speed USB, which you can use to locate, download, and install...
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... maximum). Apple recommends that prevents your iBook G4 as certain external hard disk drives, can use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software. The rest of the devices in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the "daisy chain" of devices to the FireWire port on it is designed to support power for an extended period, it ), open the Startup Disk pane of...
... maximum). Apple recommends that prevents your iBook G4 as certain external hard disk drives, can use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software. The rest of the devices in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the "daisy chain" of devices to the FireWire port on it is designed to support power for an extended period, it ), open the Startup Disk pane of...
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... to the optical drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for starting, stopping, and viewing DVDs. To avoid this, always use the CD disc again. Use a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included) to connect the headphone port (f ) on your iBook to the audio input ports on your power adapter when burning a CD. If your iBook, insert the DVD. Playing DVDs To play a digital video disc (DVD) on your...
... to the optical drive. 2 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for starting, stopping, and viewing DVDs. To avoid this, always use the CD disc again. Use a miniplug-to-RCA cable (not included) to connect the headphone port (f ) on your iBook to the audio input ports on your power adapter when burning a CD. If your iBook, insert the DVD. Playing DVDs To play a digital video disc (DVD) on your...
iBook G4 Manual
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.... When your keyboard and the power button (®). After the computer starts up . Then restart your computer and hold down your computer by simultaneously pressing the Command (x) and Control keys on your computer starts up your computer, see one battery level indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to four lights indicating the battery's level of the screen. Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. For instructions, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came With...
.... When your keyboard and the power button (®). After the computer starts up . Then restart your computer and hold down your computer by simultaneously pressing the Command (x) and Control keys on your computer starts up your computer, see one battery level indicator light is flashing, allow the power adapter to four lights indicating the battery's level of the screen. Choose Installer > Open Disk Utility. For instructions, see "Reinstalling the Software That Came With...
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... and install the latest Apple software using AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication  Make sure you have a problem with an application  For problems with software from the menu bar. Other Problems If you are connected to your iBook except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Installer > Reset Password from a manufacturer other computer or the network's access point. Software manufacturers often provide software updates on the screen. Follow the instructions on...
... and install the latest Apple software using AirPort Extreme Wireless Communication  Make sure you have a problem with an application  For problems with software from the menu bar. Other Problems If you are connected to your iBook except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the C key as it starts up. 2 Choose Installer > Reset Password from a manufacturer other computer or the network's access point. Software manufacturers often provide software updates on the screen. Follow the instructions on...
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... and verify the information entered there with the wireless device for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. Up to four bars appear to your computer except the keyboard and mouse. If you have a problem using the disc and try again. A list of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test does not detect a hardware failure, the problem may be using your computer or working with the Mac OS...
... and verify the information entered there with the wireless device for the latest troubleshooting information and software updates. Up to four bars appear to your computer except the keyboard and mouse. If you have a problem using the disc and try again. A list of the error code before pursuing support options. If Apple Hardware Test does not detect a hardware failure, the problem may be using your computer or working with the Mac OS...
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...:  Service provider name  User or account name  Password  ISP phone number  Alternate phone number  Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection, choose one of the required information for you automatically. If you selected "Manually" or "Using DHCP with a manual address," you don't need it in Network Setup Assistant...
...:  Service provider name  User or account name  Password  ISP phone number  Alternate phone number  Dialing prefix to obtain an outside line To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection, choose one of the required information for you automatically. If you selected "Manually" or "Using DHCP with a manual address," you don't need it in Network Setup Assistant...
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..., choose Help > Internet Connect Help from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed by your Internet connection is ready. 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the menu bar at the top of the display. If you configure your network, your ISP. You can open your connection. Important: If you did not select the option to connect automatically, you need to test your...
..., choose Help > Internet Connect Help from the Configure IPv4 pop-up menu, as instructed by your Internet connection is ready. 4 Click TCP/IP and choose either Using PPP or Manually from the menu bar at the top of the display. If you configure your network, your ISP. You can open your connection. Important: If you did not select the option to connect automatically, you need to test your...
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... adapter to connect it to the Apple Service & Support website at the illustrations on page 17). Press the Media Eject key (C) to sleep or dim the display. Warning: Inserting a nonstandard disc in my optical drive, but nothing happened. You can conserve battery power by using the Energy Saver preference pane to specify how quickly the computer should go to connect many commonly used monitors, TVs, and video displays. Choose settings that...
... adapter to connect it to the Apple Service & Support website at the illustrations on page 17). Press the Media Eject key (C) to sleep or dim the display. Warning: Inserting a nonstandard disc in my optical drive, but nothing happened. You can conserve battery power by using the Energy Saver preference pane to specify how quickly the computer should go to connect many commonly used monitors, TVs, and video displays. Choose settings that...
iBook G4 Manual
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... of three call attempts to the same number within any associated communications software) to the above settings may be initiated. Telecommunications network voltages exist inside the computer and the telecommunications line connection must expire before opening the computer. Under these circumstances a user could be subject to operate on the New Zealand telecommunications network under the Telecommunications Act 1997. Under these...
... of three call attempts to the same number within any associated communications software) to the above settings may be initiated. Telecommunications network voltages exist inside the computer and the telecommunications line connection must expire before opening the computer. Under these circumstances a user could be subject to operate on the New Zealand telecommunications network under the Telecommunications Act 1997. Under these...
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... internal modem 41 Apple Hardware Test 64 Apple VGA Display Adapter 41 Apple Video Adapter 42 application freeze 26 applications installing 66 troubleshooting 63 using 26 B base station 37 battery calibrating 17 charging 49 conservation 50, 92 disposal 49 flashing lights 47 indicator lights 47 performance 47 power 50 replacing 48 tips 50 blinking question mark 11 Bluetooth preferences 38, 39, 50 Bluetooth technology 37 brightness controls 13 built-in speakers 13, 43 burning DVDs 46 buttons display...
... internal modem 41 Apple Hardware Test 64 Apple VGA Display Adapter 41 Apple Video Adapter 42 application freeze 26 applications installing 66 troubleshooting 63 using 26 B base station 37 battery calibrating 17 charging 49 conservation 50, 92 disposal 49 flashing lights 47 indicator lights 47 performance 47 power 50 replacing 48 tips 50 blinking question mark 11 Bluetooth preferences 38, 39, 50 Bluetooth technology 37 brightness controls 13 built-in speakers 13, 43 burning DVDs 46 buttons display...
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... 24 DHCP configuring 83 manual option 77 dial-up connection 75, 77, 78 dial-up modem 78 discs compatible 92 ejecting 44 inserting 43 software installation 65 display adjusting settings 20 cleaning 69 goes black 63 mirroring 42 release button 13 Displays preferences 20, 42 disposing of batteries 49 disposing of your serial number 66 FireWire cable 35 connecting devices 34 devices and battery power 35 port 15, 34 Target Disk Mode 35 Force Quit...
... 24 DHCP configuring 83 manual option 77 dial-up connection 75, 77, 78 dial-up modem 78 discs compatible 92 ejecting 44 inserting 43 software installation 65 display adjusting settings 20 cleaning 69 goes black 63 mirroring 42 release button 13 Displays preferences 20, 42 disposing of batteries 49 disposing of your serial number 66 FireWire cable 35 connecting devices 34 devices and battery power 35 port 15, 34 Target Disk Mode 35 Force Quit...
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... power adapter 13 USB 15 video out 15 power, battery 50 power adapter port 13 103 installation instructions 5 installing applications 66 Classic support 66 Mac OS 9 66 Mac OS X 66 memory 54, 55 internal modem connecting 7 port 15 using 41 Internet configuration 80 connecting to 9 connection problems 64, 91 using Setup Assistant to connect 86 Internet service provider 75 inventory of items 5 IP address, static 82 ISP 75 K Keyboard & Mouse preferences 22 keypad, numeric 23 keys function 13 Media Eject 13 Num Lock 13 L LAN connection configuration options...
... power adapter 13 USB 15 video out 15 power, battery 50 power adapter port 13 103 installation instructions 5 installing applications 66 Classic support 66 Mac OS 9 66 Mac OS X 66 memory 54, 55 internal modem connecting 7 port 15 using 41 Internet configuration 80 connecting to 9 connection problems 64, 91 using Setup Assistant to connect 86 Internet service provider 75 inventory of items 5 IP address, static 82 ISP 75 K Keyboard & Mouse preferences 22 keypad, numeric 23 keys function 13 Media Eject 13 Num Lock 13 L LAN connection configuration options...
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... Preferences presentation mode. safety tips 70 using 21 power button 9, 13 PPPoE configuring 84 connections 78, 89 using your computer 71 screen resolution 20 scrolling trackpad feature 13, 22 SDRAM specifications 53 security slot 15, 51 serial number 66 setting up a printer 28, 91 Internet connection 77 to connect manually 78 Setup Assistant 8 shutting down 17 size, image 20 sleep 16 sleep indicator light 13 software applications 26 installation discs 65 reinstalling 93 updating 27 Software Update preferences 28...
... Preferences presentation mode. safety tips 70 using 21 power button 9, 13 PPPoE configuring 84 connections 78, 89 using your computer 71 screen resolution 20 scrolling trackpad feature 13, 22 SDRAM specifications 53 security slot 15, 51 serial number 66 setting up a printer 28, 91 Internet connection 77 to connect manually 78 Setup Assistant 8 shutting down 17 size, image 20 sleep 16 sleep indicator light 13 software applications 26 installation discs 65 reinstalling 93 updating 27 Software Update preferences 28...