Apple G4 manual FireWire Devices and Battery Power, FireWire Target Disk Mode

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FireWire Devices and Battery Power

FireWire devices, such as certain external hard disks, can get power from the PowerBook FireWire connection instead of a separate power adapter. However, these types of FireWire devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If a device will be connected for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter.

Note: The FireWire port is designed to support power for FireWire devices (up to

7 watts maximum). You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the “daisy-chain” of devices to the FireWire port on your computer, but only one device should get power from the computer. The rest of the devices in the daisy-chain should be powered by separate power adapters. Connecting more than one FireWire device that gets power from the port may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down the computer, remove the FireWire devices, and restart your computer.

FireWire Target Disk Mode

If you want to transfer files between your PowerBook and another FireWire-equipped computer, or you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you can use FireWire Target Disk Mode to connect to another computer and access your files. When you start up your computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer can access your PowerBook as if it were a hard disk.

Note: When using FireWire Target Disk Mode, it’s a good idea to connect your power adapter to the PowerBook.

To connect your PowerBook to another computer in

FireWire Target Disk Mode:

1Make sure that your PowerBook is shut down.

2Use a FireWire cable to connect your PowerBook to another FireWire-equipped computer.

3Start up your PowerBook and immediately hold down the T key. Your PowerBook display shows the FireWire logo. The other computer’s display shows the PowerBook internal hard disk icon. You can now drag and drop files between the computers.

4When you are finished transferring files, drag the PowerBook hard disk icon to the Trash.

5Press the Power button on the PowerBook to shut it down, and then disconnect the FireWire cable.

For More Information on FireWire

Additional information on FireWire is available in Mac OS Help. Choose

Help > Mac Help in the Finder menu bar and search for “FireWire.”You can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire.

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Contents Getting Started Page Contents Appendix D Appendix aAppendix B Appendix C1Getting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computerBasic Features of Your PowerBook Brightness controls Additional Features of Your PowerBook Power adapter port Plug In the Power Adapter Setting UpPPP Prepare to Get ConnectedTo connect to a phone line Connect Your CablesTo connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Nothing happens when you press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On?Turn On Your PowerBook Trackpad button To wake the computer How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep To put the computer to sleep, do one of the followingTo shut down your computer, do one of the following Calibrating Your BatteryShutting Down Your PowerBook To initially calibrate your battery, follow these stepsMac OS Help What’s Next?What If I Have More Questions? Other Support2The Basics To adjust the resolution on your display Adjusting Your DisplayUsing 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 PrinterTo monitor printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesMonitoring Printing Keeping Your Software Up to Date Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceTo check for updated software Transferring Files to Another Computer Connecting to a NetworkUsing the Internet To force an application to quit When an Application FreezesPage 3Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesUSB Devices and Battery Power For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeUsing FireWire Devices FireWireFor More Information on FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Using Bluetooth DevicesFor More Information on AirPort Extreme AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessHow AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetConnecting Speakers and Audio Devices Using Your ModemExternal Video Support DVI, VGA, Composite, and S-Video Turn on the external display or projector Connecting an External Display or ProjectorFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Using Your PowerBook With the Display ClosedConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Inserting a CD or DVD Disc Using Your Optical DriveTo install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc To eject a disc, do one of the following Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD Discs Recording CD-R and CD-RW DiscsTo burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc For More InformationRecording Information on a DVD To record music from your iTunes libraryBattery To replace the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo remove the battery Battery-Conservation Tips Charging a BatterySecurity Slot For More Information on Your PowerBook BatteryFor More Information on Security Options 4Adding Memory To Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryTo install additional memory 30O Replace the memory slot door and screw it into place Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Page 5Troubleshooting 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 Other ProblemsIf you forgot your password If you have a problem with an applicationTo use Apple Hardware Test If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareIf you have trouble ejecting a disc Restoring Your Computer’s Software If you have problems with your Internet connectionTo install Mac OS To install applications and Classic supportLocating Your Product Serial Number Operating Environment Power AdapterBattery Appendix Carrying Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook DisplayUsing Your PowerBook Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerPlugging In the Power Adapter Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal ModemGeneral Safety Instructions For More Information Battery Connectors and PortsAvoid Hearing Damage Apple and the Environment Keyboard and Trackpad ErgonomicsBuilt-in Display ChairExternal Mouse There are four kinds of Internet connections CConnecting to the InternetBefore you connect to the Internet To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer To find the settings on a Windows PCGathering the Information You Need Entering 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 To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network AirPort Extreme Wireless ConnectionSetting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection Manually Appendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection PPPoE Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionCable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Network Connections Page DTop Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work? How do I make my PowerBook battery last longer?Forgot my password. How do I reset it? Appendix D Top Ten Questions Page Vcci Class B Statement European Community FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Mouse and Keyboard Information Battery Disposal InformationLaser Information Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyTelephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United Kingdom Information You Need in Australia Page Index 100 101 102
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