Apple iBook G4 manual Removing the Battery and Keyboard

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The recommended maximum amount of memory you can install in your iBook G4 is 1.256 GB, using one 1 GB DIMM in the memory slot.

To install an AirPort Extreme Card or additional memory, you must first remove the battery and keyboard. Follow the steps in the next section, then proceed to “Installing an AirPort Extreme Card” on page 54 or “Installing Additional Memory” on page 55.

Removing the Battery and Keyboard

1Shut down your computer. Disconnect the power adapter, phone cord, and any other cables connected to the computer to prevent damaging the computer. Turn the computer over and remove the battery by giving the latch a quarter turn.

Battery

Latch

Warning: The internal components of your iBook G4 may be hot. If you have been using your iBook G4, wait 30 minutes after shutting down to let the internal components cool before continuing.

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Chapter 4 Enhancing Your Computer

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Appendix a Appendix BAppendix C Appendix DYour iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computer Getting StartedBasic Features of Your iBook G4 Volume controls Sleep indicator lightPower button Power adapter portAdditional Features of Your iBook G4 FireWire 400 port Internal modem portEthernet port 10/100Base-T Two USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus portsSetting Up Plug In the Power AdapterConnect Your Cables To connect to a phone lineTo connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Turn On Your iBook G4To turn on the computer, press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On? Nothing happens when you press the Power buttonPutting Your iBook G4 to Sleep How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off?Shutting Down Your iBook G4 To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps Calibrating Your New BatteryWhat’s Next? Other Support What If I Have More Questions?Mac OS Help Page Basics To adjust the resolution on your display Adjusting Your DisplayBasics Using Your Power Adapter Using the Trackpad Tips for Using the TrackpadUsing the Keyboard Using a MouseCustomizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Learning About Mac OSConnecting to a Printer To set up a printerPlaying a CD and Connecting Headphones Keeping Your Software Up to DateMonitoring Printing To monitor printingConnecting to a Network Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceTo check for updated software Using the Internet Transferring Files to Another ComputerWhen an Application Freezes To force an application to quitPage Using Your Computer Using USB Devices Universal Serial Bus USBUsing Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time USB Devices and Battery PowerFor More Information on USB FireWire Using FireWire DevicesConnecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFor More Information on FireWire AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet Access How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet AccessFor More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Using Bluetooth DevicesFor More Information on AirPort Extreme For More Information on Using Ethernet Ethernet 10/100Base-TUsing Your Modem External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-VideoConnecting an External Display or Projector Turn on the external display or projectorUsing Your Optical Drive Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc Inserting a CD or DVD DiscEjecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the followingPlaying DVD-Video Discs Recording CD-R and CD-RW DiscsFor More Information To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW discTo burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc Recording Information on a DVDTo record data on DVD-R discs Connecting Speakers and Audio Devices BatteryRemoving and Replacing the Battery To remove the batteryCharging a Battery To replace the batteryBattery-Conservation Tips For More Information on Your iBook G4 BatterySecurity Slot For More Information on Security OptionsPage Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional Memory Enhancing Your ComputerRemoving the Battery and Keyboard Enhancing Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme Card To install an AirPort Extreme CardInstalling Additional Memory To install additional memory30O Replacing the Keyboard and Battery Enhancing Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveTry using Disk Utility to repair the disk If the computer won’t turn on or start upOther Problems If you forgot your passwordIf you have a problem with an application If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezesIf you have trouble ejecting a disc If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareTo use Apple Hardware Test To install Mac OS If you have problems with your Internet connectionRestoring Your Computer’s Software To install applications and Classic support Locating Your Product Serial NumberPower Adapter Operating EnvironmentBattery Cleaning Your iBook G4 Display Carrying Your iBook G4Storing Your iBook G4 AppendixSafety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Plugging In the Power AdapterConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your iBook G4General Safety Instructions Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Battery Connectors and PortsFor More Information Keyboard and Trackpad ErgonomicsChair External Mouse Built-in DisplayThere are four kinds of Internet connections Before you connect to the InternetTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC Gathering the Information You Need PPPEntering Your Information Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections To test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port Manual Configuration To set up a manual configurationDhcp Configuration To set up a Dhcp configurationPPPoE Configuration To set up a PPPoE connectionAppendix C Connecting to the Internet Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionPPPoE Connections Network Connections Page Top Ten Questions How do I make my iBook G4 battery last longer? How does the Mac OS X interface work?Forgot my password. How do I reset it? Page FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Radio and Television InterferenceBattery Disposal Information Laser InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard InformationTelephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United StatesTelephone Consumer Protection Act Information You Need in CanadaInformationen fur Deutschland Information You Need in the United Kingdom100 Informations pour la France Information You Need in AustraliaInformation You Need in New Zealand 101Page Index 103104 Index105 USB 106