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Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 5 Getting Started 6 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 8 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 10 Setting Up 15 How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? 16 Calibrating Your New Battery 16 What's Next? 19 The Basics 19 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power Adapter 22 Using the Trackpad...
Contents 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 5 Getting Started 6 Basic Features of Your iBook G4 8 Additional Features of Your iBook G4 10 Setting Up 15 How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? 16 Calibrating Your New Battery 16 What's Next? 19 The Basics 19 Getting to Know Your iBook G4 20 Adjusting Your Display 21 Using Your Power Adapter 22 Using the Trackpad...
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...External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 41 Using Your Optical Drive 45 Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices 45 Battery 49 Security Slot Chapter 4 51 Enhancing Your Computer 51 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory Chapter 5 61 Troubleshooting...Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 69 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 71 General Safety Instructions 72 Battery 72 Connectors and Ports 72 Avoid Hearing Damage 72 Apple and the Environment 73 Ergonomics Appendix C 75 ...
...External Video Support (VGA, Composite, and S-Video) 41 Using Your Optical Drive 45 Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices 45 Battery 49 Security Slot Chapter 4 51 Enhancing Your Computer 51 Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory Chapter 5 61 Troubleshooting...Care, Use, and Safety Information 69 Cleaning Your iBook G4 69 Carrying Your iBook G4 69 Storing Your iBook G4 70 Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer 71 General Safety Instructions 72 Battery 72 Connectors and Ports 72 Avoid Hearing Damage 72 Apple and the Environment 73 Ergonomics Appendix C 75 ...
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...the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your iBook G4 on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Trackpad Move the pointer on page 31. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 If you can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 battery. Num ...) key Press and hold this button to eject a disc. Display release button Push this key to release your display and open your iBook G4 display. - AirPort Extreme antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme Card and an AirPort Extreme Base Station or other digital files on and off...
...the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to recharge your iBook G4 on CD-R and CD-RW discs. Trackpad Move the pointer on page 31. Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 If you can also eject a disc by dragging its desktop icon to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 battery. Num ...) key Press and hold this button to eject a disc. Display release button Push this key to release your display and open your iBook G4 display. - AirPort Extreme antenna With an optional AirPort Extreme Card and an AirPort Extreme Base Station or other digital files on and off...
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Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port USB 2.0 ports f Headphone port Video out port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
Additional Features of Your iBook G4 ® Battery Security slot G Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) FireWire 400 port W Internal modem port USB 2.0 ports f Headphone port Video out port 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started
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...'re up , see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 61. Nothing happens when you press the Power button. • The battery may need to reinstall system software. Try restarting. Then press the Power button again. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on the...disk or any disks attached to the computer. The plug should light when you plug it into both the computer and a power source. 2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. • To select, click, or double-click ...
...'re up , see "Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer" on page 61. Nothing happens when you press the Power button. • The battery may need to reinstall system software. Try restarting. Then press the Power button again. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on the...disk or any disks attached to the computer. The plug should light when you plug it into both the computer and a power source. 2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across the trackpad. • To select, click, or double-click ...
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... to calibrate it automatically goes to sleep; For more information about your iBook G4. Browse the Welcome to Panther booklet that the battery is fully charged again. Continue to use your iBook G4. To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the menu bar indicates that came ... your computer. • If you're unfamiliar with the additional batteries as well. Important: You only have your iBook G4. If you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and...
... to calibrate it automatically goes to sleep; For more information about your iBook G4. Browse the Welcome to Panther booklet that the battery is fully charged again. Continue to use your iBook G4. To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps: 1 Plug in the menu bar indicates that came ... your computer. • If you're unfamiliar with the additional batteries as well. Important: You only have your iBook G4. If you plan to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, see "Storing Your iBook G4" on page 69 for calibration. 3 Connect the power adapter and...
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... more safety instructions about your iBook G4 that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook G4 while discs are part of the computer's normal functioning. For prolonged use, place your iBook G4 on page 69. 19 When using your iBook G4, wait a few moments to...wherever you get warm. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 is normal for some time, a small fan may hear small noises during startup and when using your iBook G4 in your drive stop using your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it is so thin and light, you ...
... more safety instructions about your iBook G4 that keeps the unit within normal operating temperatures. Avoid jostling or bumping your iBook G4 while discs are part of the computer's normal functioning. For prolonged use, place your iBook G4 on page 69. 19 When using your iBook G4, wait a few moments to...wherever you get warm. Getting to Know Your iBook G4 Because your iBook G4 is normal for some time, a small fan may hear small noises during startup and when using your iBook G4 in your drive stop using your iBook G4 or when charging the battery, it is so thin and light, you ...
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...completely extended position before plugging it is engaged and power is fully assembled before plugging in the adapter. To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on the bottom of your power adapter to the adapter and insert the other end into ...the power adapter port on . AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is flowing to the computer and recharges the computer's battery. Chapter 2 The Basics 21 Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer. Important: For optimal performance...
...completely extended position before plugging it is engaged and power is fully assembled before plugging in the adapter. To extend the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on the bottom of your power adapter to the adapter and insert the other end into ...the power adapter port on . AC cord AC plug Warning: Make sure the power adapter is flowing to the computer and recharges the computer's battery. Chapter 2 The Basics 21 Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the computer. Important: For optimal performance...
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... scanners, and other audio equipment. If you have an optional Combo drive, you to your iBook G4. See page 45. • iBook G4 battery that allows you can make sure your iBook G4 with included Apple VGA Display Adapter gives you can play CDs. See page 39. • Optical drive that... provides convenient, at-a-glance battery status. If you have a SuperDrive, you can burn DVDs as digital ...
... scanners, and other audio equipment. If you have an optional Combo drive, you to your iBook G4. See page 45. • iBook G4 battery that allows you can make sure your iBook G4 with included Apple VGA Display Adapter gives you can play CDs. See page 39. • Optical drive that... provides convenient, at-a-glance battery status. If you have a SuperDrive, you can burn DVDs as digital ...
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... an outlet. ® USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on your iBook G4 battery to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. For information on the Apple USB website at their maximum data speed. Using Multiple USB Devices at www.apple.com/guide. You can also find information on USB devices available for "USB." However...
... an outlet. ® USB hub For More Information on USB Additional information on your iBook G4 battery to connect the iBook G4 power adapter. For information on the Apple USB website at their maximum data speed. Using Multiple USB Devices at www.apple.com/guide. You can also find information on USB devices available for "USB." However...
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... the iBook G4. However, these types of a separate power adapter. Your iBook G4 display shows the FireWire logo. FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire devices, such as if it were a hard disk. To connect your iBook G4 to another computer in the Finder menu bar and search for FireWire devices (up , you start up your computer. Apple recommends...
... the iBook G4. However, these types of a separate power adapter. Your iBook G4 display shows the FireWire logo. FireWire Devices and Battery Power FireWire devices, such as if it were a hard disk. To connect your iBook G4 to another computer in the Finder menu bar and search for FireWire devices (up , you start up your computer. Apple recommends...
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To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc: 1 Open iDVD and open iDVD and see the onscreen help. Important: If your battery runs down when you can record your power adapter when burning a DVD. 44 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer To avoid this, always use iDVD, open your ...
To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc: 1 Open iDVD and open iDVD and see the onscreen help. Important: If your battery runs down when you can record your power adapter when burning a DVD. 44 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer To avoid this, always use iDVD, open your ...
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... jack. You can check the charge with the battery in the battery. The volume controls on page 47. The headphone port is left in microphone, and a headphone (audio line out) port. For more information about using your iBook G4. You can also connect external USB microphones or ...other sound output devices to conserve battery charge. You can help to the headphone port. The indicator lights remain lit for "sound...
... jack. You can check the charge with the battery in the battery. The volume controls on page 47. The headphone port is left in microphone, and a headphone (audio line out) port. For more information about using your iBook G4. You can also connect external USB microphones or ...other sound output devices to conserve battery charge. You can help to the headphone port. The indicator lights remain lit for "sound...
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... start up unless the power adapter is connected. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4. Important: If only one flashing light is on and off. Turn it . Battery Latch 46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the power adapter for several hours to unlock the...
... start up unless the power adapter is connected. Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4. Important: If only one flashing light is on and off. Turn it . Battery Latch 46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the power adapter for several hours to unlock the...
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...on ) you can monitor the battery charge level using . Note: Dispose of power left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. For more quickly if the computer is off or in the battery with your local environmental laws and... guidelines. However, the battery recharges more information, see "Battery Disposal Information" on , or...
...on ) you can monitor the battery charge level using . Note: Dispose of power left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. For more quickly if the computer is off or in the battery with your local environmental laws and... guidelines. However, the battery recharges more information, see "Battery Disposal Information" on , or...
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...Preferences, click Show Details to see the settings. In the Energy Saver pane of work . Choose Battery Power from the "Settings for "battery." 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer For More Information on Your iBook G4 Battery Additional information is available in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences: • Set your...search for " pop-up menu, click Options, and choose Automatic from the Optimize Energy Settings pop-up menu. (To set your iBook G4 battery can turn AirPort or Bluetooth off when not in use . • Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on the...
...Preferences, click Show Details to see the settings. In the Energy Saver pane of work . Choose Battery Power from the "Settings for "battery." 48 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer For More Information on Your iBook G4 Battery Additional information is available in the Energy Saver pane of System Preferences: • Set your...search for " pop-up menu, click Options, and choose Automatic from the Optimize Energy Settings pop-up menu. (To set your iBook G4 battery can turn AirPort or Bluetooth off when not in use . • Reduce screen brightness using the brightness controls on the...
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...: The internal components of memory you can install in your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your iBook G4 may be hot. Removing the Battery and Keyboard 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 52 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer The recommended maximum amount of...or "Installing Additional Memory" on page 55. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter turn. To install an AirPort Extreme Card or additional memory, you have been using your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using one 1 GB DIMM in the next section, then ...
...: The internal components of memory you can install in your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your iBook G4 may be hot. Removing the Battery and Keyboard 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 52 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer The recommended maximum amount of...or "Installing Additional Memory" on page 55. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter turn. To install an AirPort Extreme Card or additional memory, you have been using your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using one 1 GB DIMM in the next section, then ...
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... Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Make sure you 've completed installing your AirPort Extreme Card, skip to "Replacing the Keyboard and Battery" on page 52. Slide the AirPort Extreme Card (logo side up the wire bracket and connect the end of the antenna to secure the card...
... Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme Card Make sure you 've completed installing your AirPort Extreme Card, skip to "Replacing the Keyboard and Battery" on page 52. Slide the AirPort Extreme Card (logo side up the wire bracket and connect the end of the antenna to secure the card...
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Installing Additional Memory Make sure you have completed the steps in "Removing the Battery and Keyboard" on your iBook G4 unless you place a soft cloth between the two. 2 Remove the four screws that holds the card, remove the card from the slot, and detach the antenna. Wire bracket To prevent scratching, don't rest your AirPort Extreme Card on page 52. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 55 Lift the wire bracket that secure the RAM shield, then carefully lift it out. To install additional memory: 1 If you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed, remove the card.
Installing Additional Memory Make sure you have completed the steps in "Removing the Battery and Keyboard" on your iBook G4 unless you place a soft cloth between the two. 2 Remove the four screws that holds the card, remove the card from the slot, and detach the antenna. Wire bracket To prevent scratching, don't rest your AirPort Extreme Card on page 52. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 55 Lift the wire bracket that secure the RAM shield, then carefully lift it out. To install additional memory: 1 If you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed, remove the card.
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Now that you have one. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 57 Replacing the Keyboard and Battery 1 Replace the keyboard by inserting it at an angle and gently lowering it into place. 6 Replace the RAM shield and AirPort Extreme Card, if you 've completed installing the memory card, proceed to the next section and "Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory" on page 59.
Now that you have one. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 57 Replacing the Keyboard and Battery 1 Replace the keyboard by inserting it at an angle and gently lowering it into place. 6 Replace the RAM shield and AirPort Extreme Card, if you 've completed installing the memory card, proceed to the next section and "Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory" on page 59.