Errratic iboook keyboardd

I have a problem with my iBook G4 12” 1.33 keyboard. When I type, I often experience double letters. The caps lock also does not disengage, even when the light on the key is off. The problem is so acute that my productivity has been seriously compromised. But this problem is intermittent so I cannot replicate it. I have never had a problem like this with any of my previous portable computers, an HP omnibook, and an IBM Thinkpad. I was starting to think that my fingers might be at fault, but when I go back to using my old laptops, the problem never surfaces. I have tried to adjust the “key repeat rate” and “delay until repeat” settings for the past couple of months, but the problem is still there. So I conclude that it is the keyboard, and not my fingers that must be at fault. Even typing this message is taking longer usual, because of the errors.
I brought it to an Apple Service Center in my country (www.ynzal.com) for a check up. I was made to type several pages of text, and although it happened a few times, the technician could not pinpoint a cause. I was told that I would have to surrender my iBook for observation. Accordding to Ynzal, they do not have a service unit or keyboard. I cannot afford to be without a computer because I am at a critical phase of my work and study.
Any suggestions/ideas would be greatly appreciated
iBook g4 1.33 Mac OS X (10.4.4)

callmetim: I tried oldBK's suggestion of turning on "Slow Keys" in universal access. The problem has been greatly reduced, it only happens once in a page. Although waiting for keys to repeat now takes ages, it is a definite improvement.
I still suspect there is a hardware problem, because the caps lock key is also sticky, so I will bring it in for inspection/service while I am on vacation in May.
Thanks for the tip.
iBook g4 1.33 Mac OS X (10.4.4)

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{quote}It's not just a regular cable between two computers. It has to be a "cross-over" cable. They look the same, but have different mappings between the 8 pins.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernetcrossovercable
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119156
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{quote}
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reinstall, please try the following steps to correct this issue.
1. Open Printer Setup Utility (HD > APPLICATIONS > UTILITIES).
2. At the top of the screen, click the words "Printer Setup Utility" and
choose "Reset Printing System" from the pull-down menu. Confirm resetting.
3. All existing printer listings will be deleted. Try adding your Epson
printer again.
This reset makes the operating system clear all jobs and queues and
reconnect to printer drivers currently in the system.
If the printer's plug-in still cannot be selected to ADD, try the following
as well:
1. Begin on the desktop with no windows open or applications running.
2. Go to FILE and down to FIND.
3. In the SEARCH IN option, select EVERYWHERE.
4. Under SEARCH FOR ITEMS WHOSE select NAME and CONTAINS from the drop
down menu.
5. In the search field type COM.APPLE.PRINT and click FIND.
6. Drag ALL the entries that it finds to the TRASH and empty it. Repeat
steps 2-5 to search again and confirm that all COM.APPLE.PRINT files were
removed. (The second search should have no results. If it does, drag the
results to the trash, empty the trash, and repeat the search a final time.)
7. Restart the computer and go back to the Printer Setup Utility to add
the printer. (Note: The COM.APPLE.PRINT preference files will be re-created
upon restart.)
8. After selecting ADD, you will receive a message stating "NEW PRINTER
DRIVERS DETECTED, WOULD YOU LIKE TO RELOAD THE BROWSER?" Click YES.
We would recommend reinstalling the driver and trying to add the printer.
If this fails - Please contact Apple for issues with the Printer Setup
Utility
If you require further assistance with this particular issue, please ensure
all of our previous correspondence is contained in your reply, so we can
better track the history of this issue.
If you have a different issue, please submit another E-form via our website
(http://www.epson.com), and we will respond in a timely manner. Thank you
again for contacting Epson.
Mary L
Epson Connection
First Name: Benjamin
Last Name: Daines
Date: 20070101
Time: 20:59:22
Zip/Postal Code:
country: usa
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Printer model name: Stylus Photo 820
Date of Purchase: NA
Serial Number: undefined
Computer Type: Intel-based Mac
Operating System: Mac OS X v10.4.4 or later
Cable type used: USB
Is the printer connected to a network? directly to computer
PROBLEM REPORT
Software used during problem:
File type being printed:
Digital Camera Card used: choose type
Detailed Description of Problem:
No matter what I do I cannot get EPSON USB to show up under More Printers
in Apple''s Printer Utility. I can add the regular driver for the printer
to my printers list just fine, but when I try to go into More Printers
EPSON USB to add the Border less and Minimized margins (like I had done
previously on a PPC based Mac) the option for EPSON USB from the pull down
menu doesn''t show up. It only shows EPSON FIREWIRE and EPSON TCP/IP. I
have tired reinstalling the driver, resetting the printer system and
restarting. I have even reinstalled the whole operating system, but even
on a fresh install (and the newest driver installed) EPSON USB still
didn''t show up in the pull down menu. Please help, I need to get border
less printing working again.
I am using a Core2Duo MacBook Pro, Epson Stylus Photo 820, The newest
version of the driver (downloaded January 1, 2007), and Mac OS X 10.4.8.
Does anyone have any advice to solve this?
--Thanks so much.

I'm having problems, too--- my Mac IBoook G4 10.4.8 does not "see"my new Epson flatbed color 58000 dream machine. Now iBook does see the Epson USB cord but not what's at the end of it....
Okay so maybe what has yet to help me, may help you:
I repaired permissions and wow-- there were permissions to repair
I downloaded the shareware, Printer Setup Repair which told me:
"18 missing files/directories found during the verification process. They may be responsible for certain printing problems. Printer Setup Repair cannot replace these items. Please refer to the log file for a list of the missing files/directories. You may need to reinstall OS X to resolve your printing issues. "
I know you did the reinstall (I so don't want to do that, hoping there is some way to just reinstall the printer utility) but perhaps the premissions repair
and maybe even the disk verification may help?
Printer Setup Repair told me things I didn't know-- perhaps it would assist you, too?
Good luck to us. A friend suggested that I may neeed another USB cable---
while my EPSON utility sees the printer, my Mac utility doe not and it may be
about some peculiarities of the USB cable.
Best of luck,
Akua

I am writing my first book--fiction no graphics. What template works a best for this?

I am writing a fiction book, no graphics. What template works best with this? Is ibooks author the best option?

You can use iBooks Author and chose a Portrait template. Most templates have some images included.. if you dont need them... simly delete then. The same applies to most Landscape templates. Apple created them mostly for text predominent books, but include images to make them look attractive and functional. Any template can be changed to suit your needs.
An alternative is Pages,   you can create your novel and export it as an ePub, which,   when the other requirements to upload books to the iBooks Store are completed - will be totally acceptable to Apple.
There is also Adobes inDesign, which is more expensive and   to most.. more complicated to use.
As its a text only novel, you can also use MS word to produce your manuscript - like wise pages... and later iBooks Author has the optionto import chapters from both applications. Its also possible to do a simple copy and paste into iBoooks Author, chapter by chapter or all at once. iBAs flowing text pages will be created automatically to hold all your text.
I suggest you decide which application to use, and then spend time, even more so if you settle on iBooks Author,   "playing" with the menu's options and functions BEFORE setting out on your project.

Wired/Wireless access problems

We have recently moved home and the new ISP's ADSL line (Netgear 632) has gone live and whilst I am wired directly to the Aiport I get a full internet connection.
Whilst using the base station wirlessly I get annoying problems,; graphics won't load, pages won't load (sometimes they do if I hit reload a bunch of times).
My daughter's iBook works fine with the same connection no problems.
I have updated the base station firmware, used default settings wherever possible, and otherwise changed nothing.
So why can't I access the internet without problems?
I don't know where else to go with the trouble shooting process except ask here.
Thanks for any advice/help.
PowerBook 15/1.67 Mac OS X (10.4.8) also an iBook in the flat

Andy,please give us a little more info.
1st Who are you using for your Internet Service Provider.
Virgin.net
What Modem did they furnish you with (Brand and Model)
NETGEAR DG632 ADSL MODEM ROUTER WITH USB & ETHERNET PORTS
What Wireless Router are you using (Brand and Model)
Airport Extreme (5.7 firmware updated)
Have you checked with the Router Manufactures site and got the latest Firmware Update for there Router.
Done
Remember when you use the term Airport it is really no more thn the term that Apple uses for there Wireless Technology which includes all of there products using the term Airport, which includes.
Airport Card
Airport Extreme Card.
Airport Express Base Station
Airport Extreme Base Station
If I read your explination right you are wired direct from the Ethernet to your Netgear you are Good.
I connect usually using the Wi-Fi part, and this is when it doesn't work properly. Sites not found, graphiccs missing etc. All of which are obtainable when connecting to the Aiport with a CAT5 cable or using my daughters iBoook, so I am not sure wher the problem is.
But when activating and changing from Ethernet to Airport in your System Preferences and NETWORK settings you are not so good.
Be sure when using Wireless you have the settings changed in the Network settings to AIRPORT. The little green dot must be showing and you need to drag it to the top of the list.
Cheers Don
PowerBook 15/1.67 Mac OS X (10.4.8) also an iBook in the flat
PowerBook 15/1.67 Mac OS X (10.4.8) also an iBook in the flat

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