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...Memory Chapter 5 61 Troubleshooting 61 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 63 Other Problems 65 Restoring Your Computer's Software 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 67 Specifications Appendix B 69 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...
...Memory Chapter 5 61 Troubleshooting 61 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer 63 Other Problems 65 Restoring Your Computer's Software 66 Locating Your Product Serial Number Appendix A 67 Specifications Appendix B 69 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...
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... service providers are not currently compatible with site conditions. Through a wireless network you purchased your iBook G4, a card is compatible with both the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station and the original Apple AirPort Base Station and any 802.11b or 802.11g compliant products. AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking ...wireless connection to the base station, which has a physical connection to install one, see "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory" on page 51. AirPort Extreme technology works like to the Internet. The AirPort Extreme Card in the classroom.
... service providers are not currently compatible with site conditions. Through a wireless network you purchased your iBook G4, a card is compatible with both the Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station and the original Apple AirPort Base Station and any 802.11b or 802.11g compliant products. AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking ...wireless connection to the base station, which has a physical connection to install one, see "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory" on page 51. AirPort Extreme technology works like to the Internet. The AirPort Extreme Card in the classroom.
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...'t come with older AirPort Cards. Enhancing Your Computer 4 4 You can increase your iBook G4 yourself or have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Consult the service and support information that meets the following specifications: • Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR SO-DIMM) format • 1.25 inch or smaller • 128...
...'t come with older AirPort Cards. Enhancing Your Computer 4 4 You can increase your iBook G4 yourself or have an Apple-certified technician install memory. Consult the service and support information that meets the following specifications: • Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR SO-DIMM) format • 1.25 inch or smaller • 128...
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... components cool before continuing. 52 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer The recommended maximum amount of your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer. Battery Latch Warning: The internal components of memory you can install in the next section, then proceed to prevent damaging the computer. To...
... components cool before continuing. 52 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer The recommended maximum amount of your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer. Battery Latch Warning: The internal components of memory you can install in the next section, then proceed to prevent damaging the computer. To...
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Then lift the keyboard, flip it over, and lay it may be locked. Locate the plastic tab next to "Installing Additional Memory" on the palm rest. If the keyboard doesn't pop up, it on page 55. Use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the screw one half turn. 3 ... plastic tabs away from your body. • If you are installing an AirPort Extreme Card, continue to the next section. • If you are installing memory, skip to the Num Lock key.
Then lift the keyboard, flip it over, and lay it may be locked. Locate the plastic tab next to "Installing Additional Memory" on the palm rest. If the keyboard doesn't pop up, it on page 55. Use a small flathead screwdriver to turn the screw one half turn. 3 ... plastic tabs away from your body. • If you are installing an AirPort Extreme Card, continue to the next section. • If you are installing memory, skip to the Num Lock key.
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Wire bracket To prevent scratching, don't rest your AirPort Extreme Card on page 52. To install additional memory: 1 If 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. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 55 Installing Additional Memory Make sure you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed, remove the card. Lift the wire bracket that secure the RAM shield, then carefully lift it out.
Wire bracket To prevent scratching, don't rest your AirPort Extreme Card on page 52. To install additional memory: 1 If 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. Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 55 Installing Additional Memory Make sure you have an AirPort Extreme Card installed, remove the card. Lift the wire bracket that secure the RAM shield, then carefully lift it out.
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If the memory card does not latch, do not force the card down on the memory card to lock it fully into the slot at a 30-degree angle. Try reinserting the card to seat it in place. Spread the tabs in the slot away from the notches in the memory card. The card should pop up slightly. 4 Insert the new memory card into the slot. 30O 5 Press down . Push the card to make sure it . 3 If you already have a memory card installed in the slot, remove it is fully seated. 56 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer
If the memory card does not latch, do not force the card down on the memory card to lock it fully into the slot at a 30-degree angle. Try reinserting the card to seat it in place. Spread the tabs in the slot away from the notches in the memory card. The card should pop up slightly. 4 Insert the new memory card into the slot. 30O 5 Press down . Push the card to make sure it . 3 If you already have a memory card installed in the slot, remove it is fully seated. 56 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer
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Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 57 Now that you have one. 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. Replacing the Keyboard and Battery 1 Replace the keyboard by inserting it at an angle and gently lowering it into place.
Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer 57 Now that you have one. 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. Replacing the Keyboard and Battery 1 Replace the keyboard by inserting it at an angle and gently lowering it into place.
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Place the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. 2 To prevent unauthorized access to your AirPort Extreme Card or memory module, you can lock the keyboard by turning the keyboard screw one half turn. ® 3 Replace the battery. Gently press the right side of the battery into place. 4 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 58 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer
Place the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment. 2 To prevent unauthorized access to your AirPort Extreme Card or memory module, you can lock the keyboard by turning the keyboard screw one half turn. ® 3 Replace the battery. Gently press the right side of the battery into place. 4 Reconnect the power adapter and any other cables that were attached. 58 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer
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...Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your iBook G4, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. 1 Start up correctly, shut down your iBook G4 and check the instructions again to make sure that the memory you installed is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor... the memory. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in the computer. A dialog appears that came with this iBook G4 and that it is not recognized or your computer does not start up your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) ...
...Computer Recognizes the New Memory After installing additional memory in your iBook G4, check whether the computer recognizes the new memory. 1 Start up correctly, shut down your iBook G4 and check the instructions again to make sure that the memory you installed is compatible with the memory or contact the vendor... the memory. For a more detailed breakdown of the amount of memory installed in the computer. A dialog appears that came with this iBook G4 and that it is not recognized or your computer does not start up your computer. 2 When you see the Mac OS desktop, choose Apple (K) ...
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...(x) keys and then press the Esc key. Be aware of the Mac OS installed on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support, and in the AppleCare Knowledge Base at kbase.info.apple.com. Problems that added items to the problem. If a dialog appears, select the application you... with the Classic environment.) • Any new hardware, such as additional memory or a peripheral, that you are working with your computer. • Any software that you need. Next, save your work in Mac OS Help, on your iBook G4, check here first for a few seconds to quit. Making a note...
...(x) keys and then press the Esc key. Be aware of the Mac OS installed on the Apple Support website at www.apple.com/support, and in the AppleCare Knowledge Base at kbase.info.apple.com. Problems that added items to the problem. If a dialog appears, select the application you... with the Classic environment.) • Any new hardware, such as additional memory or a peripheral, that you are working with your computer. • Any software that you need. Next, save your work in Mac OS Help, on your iBook G4, check here first for a few seconds to quit. Making a note...
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... System Preferences. • If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. If you have an iBook G4 Mac OS X Install Disc 1 CD, insert it into your iBook G4 except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the C key...
... System Preferences. • If you recently installed additional memory, make sure that it is correctly installed and that it is compatible with software from a manufacturer other than Apple, contact the manufacturer. If you have an iBook G4 Mac OS X Install Disc 1 CD, insert it into your iBook G4 except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the C key...
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... DVD. Repositioning or rotating the computer may be using Apple Hardware Test: • If you have trouble ejecting a disc m Quit any applications that doesn't work, restart the computer while holding down the C key as the memory or processor. Up to four bars appear to show ... it. 2 Start up . • If you have the Apple Hardware Test CD, insert it into your iBook G4 came with wireless communication and reduce this range. Click Apple Hardware Test and click the right arrow. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears, follow the onscreen instructions. 64 Chapter...
... DVD. Repositioning or rotating the computer may be using Apple Hardware Test: • If you have trouble ejecting a disc m Quit any applications that doesn't work, restart the computer while holding down the C key as the memory or processor. Up to four bars appear to show ... it. 2 Start up . • If you have the Apple Hardware Test CD, insert it into your iBook G4 came with wireless communication and reduce this range. Click Apple Hardware Test and click the right arrow. 3 When the Apple Hardware Test main screen appears, follow the onscreen instructions. 64 Chapter...
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Click the triangles in the different categories. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info, or open System Profiler, located in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. Operating Environment • Operating temperature: 50° F to... volts (V), 50/60 hertz (Hz) • Output: DC 24.5 V, 1.875 A 67 Appendix Specifications A A You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your iBook G4, such as the amount of built-in Applications/Utilities.
Click the triangles in the different categories. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (K) > About This Mac from the menu bar and then click More Info, or open System Profiler, located in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. Operating Environment • Operating temperature: 50° F to... volts (V), 50/60 hertz (Hz) • Output: DC 24.5 V, 1.875 A 67 Appendix Specifications A A You can use System Profiler to find out detailed information about your iBook G4, such as the amount of built-in Applications/Utilities.
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...it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and can cause your computer to perform procedures such as installing memory or removing the hard disk. Do not use , place your iBook G4 on and off which may create excessive heat and drain your battery. Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal... temperatures. The bottom of the case to perform procedures such as installing memory or removing the hard disk. The bottom of line could damage the modem. Never turn on , as a cooling surface that came with your iBook G4 computer. Warning: Use only the power adapter that transfers heat from the...
...it is open or missing parts can be dangerous and can cause your computer to perform procedures such as installing memory or removing the hard disk. Do not use , place your iBook G4 on and off which may create excessive heat and drain your battery. Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal... temperatures. The bottom of the case to perform procedures such as installing memory or removing the hard disk. The bottom of line could damage the modem. Never turn on , as a cooling surface that came with your iBook G4 computer. Warning: Use only the power adapter that transfers heat from the...
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... 51 connection 78 problems 64 setting up 87 setting up a connection 77 amber light 21 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... 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 the battery 47 checking memory 59 cleaning 69 your display 69 communicating via Bluetooth 37 computer ...
... 51 connection 78 problems 64 setting up 87 setting up a connection 77 amber light 21 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... 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 the battery 47 checking memory 59 cleaning 69 your display 69 communicating via Bluetooth 37 computer ...
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...safety 71 green light 21 H hand positions 73 headphone port 9 I image size 20 inserting a disc 42 installation instructions 5 installing AirPort Extreme Card 51 memory 55 internal modem 39 port 9 Internet configuration 80 connection 65, 93 using Setup Assistant 87 Internet service provider 75 inventory of items 5 ISP 75 L...66 M Mac OS 9 24 Mac OS X 24 interface 94 manual Internet configuration 83 manually using DHCP router option 77 Media Eject key 7 memory checking 59 microphone 7, 45 modem 11, 39 cable 75 DSL 75 monitoring a printer 25 mouse 23 multiple USB devices 33 N Network Connections 91...
...safety 71 green light 21 H hand positions 73 headphone port 9 I image size 20 inserting a disc 42 installation instructions 5 installing AirPort Extreme Card 51 memory 55 internal modem 39 port 9 Internet configuration 80 connection 65, 93 using Setup Assistant 87 Internet service provider 75 inventory of items 5 ISP 75 L...66 M Mac OS 9 24 Mac OS X 24 interface 94 manual Internet configuration 83 manually using DHCP router option 77 Media Eject key 7 memory checking 59 microphone 7, 45 modem 11, 39 cable 75 DSL 75 monitoring a printer 25 mouse 23 multiple USB devices 33 N Network Connections 91...