Apple Carrying Your iBook G4, Storing Your iBook G4, Cleaning Your iBook G4 Display, Appendix

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Care, Use, and Safety Information

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Appendix

Read this important iBook G4 safety and maintenance information.

Cleaning Your iBook G4

Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your computer and its components:

Shut down your iBook G4, disconnect the power adapter and modem cable, and remove the battery.

Use a damp, soft, lint-free cloth to clean the computer’s exterior. Avoid getting moisture in any openings. Do not spray liquid directly on the computer.

Don’t use aerosol sprays, solvents, or abrasives.

Cleaning Your iBook G4 Display

To clean your iBook G4 screen, do the following:

Shut down your iBook G4, disconnect the power adapter and modem cable, and remove the battery.

Dampen a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper with water only and wipe the screen. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen.

Carrying Your iBook G4

If you carry your iBook G4 in a bag or briefcase, make sure that there are no loose items (such as paper clips or coins) that could accidentally get inside the computer through an opening such as the optical drive slot.

Storing Your iBook G4

If you are going to store your iBook G4 for an extended period of time, do one of the following to prevent your iBook G4 battery from becoming completely depleted:

Keep the power adapter connected.

Fully charge your iBook G4 battery before storing the computer.

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Appendix B Appendix aAppendix C Appendix DGetting Started Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computerBasic Features of Your iBook G4 Sleep indicator light Volume controlsPower button Power adapter portAdditional Features of Your iBook G4 Internal modem port FireWire 400 portEthernet port 10/100Base-T Two USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus portsPlug In the Power Adapter Setting UpTo connect to a phone line Connect Your CablesTurn On Your iBook G4 To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet networkTo turn on the computer, press the Power button Nothing happens when you press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On?How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off? Putting Your iBook G4 to SleepShutting Down Your iBook G4 Calibrating Your New Battery To initially calibrate your battery, follow these stepsWhat’s Next? What If I Have More Questions? Other SupportMac OS Help Page Basics Adjusting Your Display To adjust the resolution on your displayBasics Using Your Power Adapter Tips for Using the Trackpad Using the TrackpadUsing a Mouse Using the KeyboardLearning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your PreferencesTo set up a printer Connecting to a PrinterKeeping Your Software Up to Date Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring Printing To monitor printingConnecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB Device Connecting to a NetworkTo check for updated software Transferring Files to Another Computer Using the InternetTo force an application to quit When an Application FreezesPage Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeFor More Information on USB Using FireWire Devices FireWireFireWire Devices and Battery Power Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWireFor More Information on FireWire How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessUsing Bluetooth Devices For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyFor More Information on AirPort Extreme Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetExternal Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video Using Your ModemTurn on the external display or projector Connecting an External Display or ProjectorConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Using Your Optical DriveFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4Inserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discEjecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the followingRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs Playing DVD-Video DiscsFor More Information To record data on a CD-R or CD-RW discRecording Information on a DVD To burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R discTo record data on DVD-R discs Battery Connecting Speakers and Audio DevicesTo remove the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery Charging a BatteryFor More Information on Your iBook G4 Battery Battery-Conservation TipsFor More Information on Security Options Security SlotPage Enhancing Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional MemoryRemoving the Battery and Keyboard Enhancing Your Computer To install an AirPort Extreme Card Installing an AirPort Extreme CardTo install additional memory Installing Additional Memory30O Replacing the Keyboard and Battery Enhancing Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t move Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerIf the computer won’t turn on or start up Try using Disk Utility to repair the diskIf you forgot your password Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezesIf you suspect a problem with your computer hardware If you have trouble ejecting a discTo use Apple Hardware Test If you have problems with your Internet connection To install Mac OSRestoring Your Computer’s Software Locating Your Product Serial Number To install applications and Classic supportOperating Environment Power AdapterBattery Carrying Your iBook G4 Cleaning Your iBook G4 DisplayStoring Your iBook G4 AppendixPlugging In the Power Adapter Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your iBook G4General Safety Instructions Battery Connectors and Ports Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the EnvironmentFor More Information Ergonomics Keyboard and TrackpadChair Built-in Display External MouseBefore you connect to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo find the settings on a Mac OS X computer To find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC PPP Gathering the Information You NeedEntering 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 To set up a manual configuration Manual ConfigurationTo set up a Dhcp configuration Dhcp ConfigurationTo set up a PPPoE connection PPPoE ConfigurationAppendix C Connecting to the Internet AirPort Extreme Wireless Connection Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection ManuallyTo check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Troubleshooting Your Connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet ConnectionsPPPoE Connections Network Connections Page Top Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work? How do I make my iBook G4 battery last longer?Forgot my password. How do I reset it? Page Industry Canada Statement FCC Compliance StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Radio and Television InterferenceLaser Information Battery Disposal InformationExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Mouse and Keyboard InformationInformation You Need in the United States Telephone Line ProblemsTelephone Consumer Protection Act Information You Need in CanadaInformation You Need in the United Kingdom Informationen fur Deutschland100 Information You Need in Australia Informations pour la FranceInformation You Need in New Zealand 101Page 103 IndexIndex 104105 106 USB