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Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Your iBook G4 includes the following components: Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. 5
Getting Started 1 1 Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer. Your iBook G4 includes the following components: Apple VGA Display Adapter AC plug Phone cord Power adapter AC cord Important: Read all the installation instructions and safety information (see Appendix B, "Care, Use, and Safety Information," on page 69) carefully before you plug your computer in to a wall socket. 5
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... in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in to the iBook power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in to the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your AC plug...
... in to an outlet and the power adapter plug in to the iBook power adapter port. Setting Up Your iBook G4 Your iBook G4 is protective film around the power adapter, remove it before you plug the adapter in to the outlet. ¯ Power adapter port Power adapter plug AC plug AC cord To extend the reach of your AC plug...
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... using your computer. An amber light indicates that came with your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. Make sure to push the power plug snugly in to Know Your iBook G4 21 When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Use only the...
... using your computer. An amber light indicates that came with your power adapter, remove the AC plug from the computer, pull the plug, not the cord. Make sure to push the power plug snugly in to Know Your iBook G4 21 When disconnecting the power adapter from an outlet or from the adapter. Use only the...
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... battery with a fully charged battery (see the next section). Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer to prevent damaging the computer. 2 Turn over the iBook and locate the battery latch. Battery Battery LEDs Removing and Replacing the Battery... To remove the battery: 1 Shut down your iBook. Important: If only one flashing light is on, very little charge is connected. Battery Latch 48 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4
... battery with a fully charged battery (see the next section). Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer to prevent damaging the computer. 2 Turn over the iBook and locate the battery latch. Battery Battery LEDs Removing and Replacing the Battery... To remove the battery: 1 Shut down your iBook. Important: If only one flashing light is on, very little charge is connected. Battery Latch 48 Chapter 3 Using Your iBook G4
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... prevent damaging the computer. 2 Turn over the iBook and locate the battery latch. If you must: Â Remove the battery and keyboard. Â Install the memory. Â Replace the keyboard and battery. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer... to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Step 1: Removing the Battery and Keyboard 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 54 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 Installing ...
... prevent damaging the computer. 2 Turn over the iBook and locate the battery latch. If you must: Â Remove the battery and keyboard. Â Install the memory. Â Replace the keyboard and battery. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer... to unlock the battery, and gently remove it. Step 1: Removing the Battery and Keyboard 1 Shut down to let the internal components cool before continuing. 54 Chapter 4 Adding Memory to Your iBook G4 Installing ...
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...Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iBook G4 Be aware of the following to prevent your iBook battery from becoming completely depleted: Â Keep the power adapter connected. Â For short-term storage, fully charge your iBook battery and store the computer in ...iBook models and other portable computers) might look similar, but they probably don't match. Always disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery before opening the computer to the port. 70 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Always disconnect the phone cord...
...Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your iBook G4 Be aware of the following to prevent your iBook battery from becoming completely depleted: Â Keep the power adapter connected. Â For short-term storage, fully charge your iBook battery and store the computer in ...iBook models and other portable computers) might look similar, but they probably don't match. Always disconnect the power adapter and remove the battery before opening the computer to the port. 70 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Always disconnect the phone cord...
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... will fit only a grounded AC outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of its battery, it is to unplug the power cord and phone cord, and remove the battery. Warning: Do not place your iBook on and off, which may create excessive heat and drain your keyboard before closing the display. This can damage your... easy reach so that you can block the airflow vents, in particular the rear vents, and cause the computer to overheat. Using Your iBook G4 When you use your iBook or charge its internal and external parts are unable to insert the plug in to an outlet because the outlet is not grounded...
... will fit only a grounded AC outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of its battery, it is to unplug the power cord and phone cord, and remove the battery. Warning: Do not place your iBook on and off, which may create excessive heat and drain your keyboard before closing the display. This can damage your... easy reach so that you can block the airflow vents, in particular the rear vents, and cause the computer to overheat. Using Your iBook G4 When you use your iBook or charge its internal and external parts are unable to insert the plug in to an outlet because the outlet is not grounded...
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...Connections If you are using to connect to your modem has a reset button, you can also try the suggestions in , including the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to the wall jack. Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL...." 8 Check the Account Name field to LAN users. Check the cables and power supplies Make sure all modem cables are trying to access. Check the cables and power supplies to the Internet 89 Check System Preferences settings 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3...
...Connections If you are using to connect to your modem has a reset button, you can also try the suggestions in , including the modem power cord, the cable from the modem to the computer, and the cable from the modem to the wall jack. Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL...." 8 Check the Account Name field to LAN users. Check the cables and power supplies Make sure all modem cables are trying to access. Check the cables and power supplies to the Internet 89 Check System Preferences settings 1 Choose Apple () > System Preferences from the menu bar. 2 Click Network. 3...
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...sure you may be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that could affect the operation of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. In some situations. The telephone company will...safety requirements. This precaution may need service. Â Telephone jack type: USOC, RJ-11 An FCC-compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with your Apple product for instructions on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it doesn't, report the problem ...
...sure you may be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that could affect the operation of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. In some situations. The telephone company will...safety requirements. This precaution may need service. Â Telephone jack type: USOC, RJ-11 An FCC-compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with your Apple product for instructions on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it doesn't, report the problem ...
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... cord 6, 21 AC plug 6, 21 adapter power 21 VGA 41 video 42 adjusting your display 20 AirPort Express 36, 37 AirPort Extreme about 36 antenna 13 Base Station 37 connection method 78 connections, setting up 77, 86 problems 63 amber light 21 analog phone line 7, 41 antenna, AirPort Extreme 13 Appearance preferences 25 Apple...
... cord 6, 21 AC plug 6, 21 adapter power 21 VGA 41 video 42 adjusting your display 20 AirPort Express 36, 37 AirPort Extreme about 36 antenna 13 Base Station 37 connection method 78 connections, setting up 77, 86 problems 63 amber light 21 analog phone line 7, 41 antenna, AirPort Extreme 13 Appearance preferences 25 Apple...
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... 50, 92 ergonomics 73 Ethernet connecting to Internet 9 a projector 42 a TV 42, 92 two computers 35 USB mouse 23 USB printers 32 a VCR 42 a video device 42 videocameras 34 wirelessly 36 conserving battery power 50, 92 controls brightness 13 volume 13 cord, AC 6, 21 D Dashboard 24 Dashboard & Exposé preferences... 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...
... 50, 92 ergonomics 73 Ethernet connecting to Internet 9 a projector 42 a TV 42, 92 two computers 35 USB mouse 23 USB printers 32 a VCR 42 a video device 42 videocameras 34 wirelessly 36 conserving battery power 50, 92 controls brightness 13 volume 13 cord, AC 6, 21 D Dashboard 24 Dashboard & Exposé preferences... 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...