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iBook: New Apple TILs

iBook: Description of Charging Contacts on Underside
Those two dimples on the bottom of the iBook can be used to charge the puppies, but Apple hasn’t released any hardware that uses them yet.

iBook: When to Use the Escape Key During Startup
The escape key will bypass the fast start feature on iBooks.

PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard): Serial Device On S-Video Port
In summary, don’t try connecting serial or ADB devices to the S-Video port, even though all those round ports look similar. Murphy’s law is in effect here.

iBook: Embossed Image on Battery Cover
I don’t know what it is, but it sure ain’t pretty. Take a look for yourself in the TIL note.

iBook: Where to Find Nanosaur
Even though the installer CD that comes with the iBook doesn’t install Nanosaur, you can still find it on the CD.

By Jason O'Grady

Founded the PowerPage in 1995.