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... 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 23 Using the...
... 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 23 Using the...
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Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 69) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5
Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see page 69) carefully before you plug your computer into a wall socket. 5
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Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function (Fn) key ® Microphone AirPort Extreme antenna ® Power button Built-in speaker ¯ Power adapter port Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button - Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls -
Volume controls Function keys 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Basic Features of Your iBook G4 AirPort Extreme antenna Built-in speaker (located under speaker grille) Function (Fn) key ® Microphone AirPort Extreme antenna ® Power button Built-in speaker ¯ Power adapter port Sleep indicator light Display release button Trackpad button - Mute control Trackpad Num Lock key Slot-loading optical drive Media Eject key ¤ Brightness controls -
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... CDs, and audio discs. Media Eject key Press and hold this built-in speakers and headphone port. Built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 hard disk with this key to activate the function keys (F1 to the Trash. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this...
... CDs, and audio discs. Media Eject key Press and hold this built-in speakers and headphone port. Built-in the included Apple Portable Power Adapter to DVD-R discs. ® Power button Turn your iBook G4 hard disk with this key to activate the function keys (F1 to the Trash. Function (Fn) key Press and hold this...
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... In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the iBook G4 power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so...
... In the Power Adapter m Plug the AC plug of your power adapter into an outlet and the power adapter plug into the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your AC plug into their completely extended position before you plug the adapter into the iBook G4 power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 is designed so...
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...mouse with a blinking question mark. • This icon usually means that you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. • If the computer still doesn't start up and running! 2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across ...restarting. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on page 22. Then press the Power button again. If the problem persists, you plug it into both the computer and a power source. The plug should light when you may be drained. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software"...
...mouse with a blinking question mark. • This icon usually means that you plugged the power adapter firmly into the computer. • If the computer still doesn't start up and running! 2 Use your iBook G4 trackpad to select and move the arrow pointer on the screen, slide your finger across ...restarting. Make sure that the computer can't find system software on page 22. Then press the Power button again. If the problem persists, you plug it into both the computer and a power source. The plug should light when you may be drained. See "Restoring Your Computer's Software"...
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... get the longest running time from another computer? 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 leave it automatically goes to Panther booklet that , you 're unfamiliar with ... low, you use your battery once to green and the onscreen meter 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 iBook G4. When your computer's applications and Internet features. Open Mac OS Help and see ...
... get the longest running time from another computer? 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 leave it automatically goes to Panther booklet that , you 're unfamiliar with ... low, you use your battery once to green and the onscreen meter 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 iBook G4. When your computer's applications and Internet features. Open Mac OS Help and see ...
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...an indicator light comes on. When you 're using the AC plug with your computer. You can monitor the battery level using your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully assembled... the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on the computer to the computer. Make sure to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on page 70. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the adapter and insert the other end into a wall outlet. A...
...an indicator light comes on. When you 're using the AC plug with your computer. You can monitor the battery level using your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. An amber light indicates that the battery is fully assembled... the reach of the battery (see "Plugging In the Power Adapter" on the computer to the computer. Make sure to push the power plug snugly into the power adapter port on page 70. Using Your Power Adapter Plugging in the power adapter provides AC power to the adapter and insert the other end into a wall outlet. A...
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... operate at www.apple.com/usb. Hi-Speed hubs can support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed devices as well as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of USB devices can cause your iBook G4. However, these types of a separate power adapter with your iBook G4 battery to your computer... faster. USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as USB 1.1 compatible devices. Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. Using Multiple USB Devices at www.apple.com/guide. USB 1.1 hubs don't allow Hi-Speed USB devices to connect the iBook G4 power adapter.
... operate at www.apple.com/usb. Hi-Speed hubs can support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed devices as well as joysticks and keyboards, that get power from the USB connection instead of USB devices can cause your iBook G4. However, these types of a separate power adapter with your iBook G4 battery to your computer... faster. USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as USB 1.1 compatible devices. Choose Help > Mac Help in Mac OS Help. Using Multiple USB Devices at www.apple.com/guide. USB 1.1 hubs don't allow Hi-Speed USB devices to connect the iBook G4 power adapter.
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... is shut down the T key. Connecting more than one device should be powered by separate power adapters. Or, if you are finished transferring files, drag the iBook G4 hard disk icon to the Trash. 5 Press the Power button on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on your computer...
... is shut down the T key. Connecting more than one device should be powered by separate power adapters. Or, if you are finished transferring files, drag the iBook G4 hard disk icon to the Trash. 5 Press the Power button on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire. For More Information on FireWire Additional information on your computer...
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... DVD-R discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive when prompted. 4 Click the Burn button again. With applications like iDVD, you can create your power adapter when burning a DVD. 44 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer For more information about how to use your own customized digital media project, burn it on a blank...
... DVD-R discs: 1 Insert a blank recordable DVD disc into the drive when prompted. 4 Click the Burn button again. With applications like iDVD, you can create your power adapter when burning a DVD. 44 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer For more information about how to use your own customized digital media project, burn it on a blank...
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..., you may find that the length of time that can record sound onto your power adapter and let the battery recharge. You can record sounds, use and external devices connected to your iBook G4, you can help to the USB port. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 45 For applications...two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone, and a headphone (audio line out) port. Turning off one , attach the power adapter, shut down your iBook G4. For more information about using your battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on your keyboard allow you to easily ...
..., you may find that the length of time that can record sound onto your power adapter and let the battery recharge. You can record sounds, use and external devices connected to your iBook G4, you can help to the USB port. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 45 For applications...two built-in speakers, a built-in microphone, and a headphone (audio line out) port. Turning off one , attach the power adapter, shut down your iBook G4. For more information about using your battery by looking at the battery level indicator lights on your keyboard allow you to easily ...
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Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4. Battery Latch 46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Plug in the Finder menu bar is set to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery ... battery life as charging is not continuously cycled on , very little charge is left. Turn it . Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the power adapter for several hours to show the percentage of charge, you may sometimes notice that the battery does not maintain a full charge of 100% when the...
Removing and Replacing the Battery To remove the battery: m Shut down your iBook G4. Battery Latch 46 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Plug in the Finder menu bar is set to let the battery recharge, or replace the drained battery ... battery life as charging is not continuously cycled on , very little charge is left. Turn it . Battery Battery LEDs If the battery icon in the power adapter for several hours to show the percentage of charge, you may sometimes notice that the battery does not maintain a full charge of 100% when the...
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...or in use, and adjust your local environmental laws and guidelines. For more information, see the next section). Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on page 98. When ... the menu bar. To make more quickly if the computer is on , or in sleep. However, the battery recharges more battery power available, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in sleep. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 47 Gently press the right side of batteries...
...or in use, and adjust your local environmental laws and guidelines. For more information, see the next section). Charging a Battery When the power adapter that came with the applications, peripheral devices, and system settings (display brightness, Energy Saver settings, and so on page 98. When ... the menu bar. To make more quickly if the computer is on , or in sleep. However, the battery recharges more battery power available, close applications and disconnect peripheral devices not in sleep. Chapter 3 Using Your Computer 47 Gently press the right side of batteries...
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... to prevent damaging the computer. Battery Latch Warning: The internal components of memory you can install in your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer to "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card" on... internal components cool before continuing. 52 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer If you must first remove the battery and keyboard. The recommended maximum amount of your iBook G4 may be hot.
... to prevent damaging the computer. Battery Latch Warning: The internal components of memory you can install in your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer to "Installing an AirPort Extreme Card" on... internal components cool before continuing. 52 Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer If you must first remove the battery and keyboard. The recommended maximum amount of your iBook G4 may be hot.
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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 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. Place the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment.
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 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. Place the left side of the battery down until the battery latch locks into the battery compartment.
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... the computer freezes during startup or you see page 65. • If you have an iBook G4 Mac OS X Install Disc 1 CD, insert it starts up • Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into your battery needs to charge the battery until you might...not use the power adapter that is flashing, allow the power adapter to be recharged. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from the pop-up . • If you are causing the problem. For instructions, see a flashing question mark 1 Try using Classic, you have two iBook G4 Software Install ...
... the computer freezes during startup or you see page 65. • If you have an iBook G4 Mac OS X Install Disc 1 CD, insert it starts up • Make sure the power adapter is plugged into the computer and into your battery needs to charge the battery until you might...not use the power adapter that is flashing, allow the power adapter to be recharged. If the problem occurs frequently, choose Help > Mac Help from the pop-up . • If you are causing the problem. For instructions, see a flashing question mark 1 Try using Classic, you have two iBook G4 Software Install ...
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... removing it starts up. • If you have two iBook G4 Software Install and Restore DVDs, insert the first disc into your computer. Then restart your computer and hold down the Command (x) and Control keys and press the Power button (®) to restart the system. 3 Let the ...51). • If you are connected to your iBook G4 except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the C key as it allows the computer to automatically check for and install the latest Apple software using the Software Update pane of System Preferences. Then restart your iBook G4 to start up . 2 Choose Installer > Reset...
... removing it starts up. • If you have two iBook G4 Software Install and Restore DVDs, insert the first disc into your computer. Then restart your computer and hold down the Command (x) and Control keys and press the Power button (®) to restart the system. 3 Let the ...51). • If you are connected to your iBook G4 except the power adapter. 2 Hold down the C key as it allows the computer to automatically check for and install the latest Apple software using the Software Update pane of System Preferences. Then restart your iBook G4 to start up . 2 Choose Installer > Reset...
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...humidity: 20% to find out detailed information about your iBook G4, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. Appendix Specifications A A You can use System Profiler to 80% noncondensing Power Adapter • Input: AC 100-240 volts (V), 50.../60 hertz (Hz) • Output: DC 24.5 V, 1.875 A 67 Click the triangles in the window to show and hide information in Applications/Utilities. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (K) > About...
...humidity: 20% to find out detailed information about your iBook G4, such as the amount of built-in memory, hard disk size, devices connected, and the product serial number. Appendix Specifications A A You can use System Profiler to 80% noncondensing Power Adapter • Input: AC 100-240 volts (V), 50.../60 hertz (Hz) • Output: DC 24.5 V, 1.875 A 67 Click the triangles in the window to show and hide information in Applications/Utilities. To access the information in System Profiler, choose Apple (K) > About...
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... optical drive slot. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. Cleaning Your iBook G4 Display To clean your iBook G4 screen, do one of the following : • Shut down your iBook G4, disconnect the power adapter and modem cable, and remove the battery. • Dampen a clean, soft...• 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 in any openings. Cleaning Your iBook G4 Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of time, do the ...
... optical drive slot. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. Cleaning Your iBook G4 Display To clean your iBook G4 screen, do one of the following : • Shut down your iBook G4, disconnect the power adapter and modem cable, and remove the battery. • Dampen a clean, soft...• 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 in any openings. Cleaning Your iBook G4 Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of time, do the ...