Apple iMac G5 Using FireWire Devices, FireWire Target Disk Mode, For More Information on FireWire

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Using FireWire Devices

To use a FireWire device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Apple has already included software to work with many FireWire devices. When you connect a FireWire device, if your iMac G5 cannot find the correct software, you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturer’s website for the latest software.

Note: The FireWire port is designed to provide power for FireWire devices (up to a total of 8 watts). You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the “daisy-chain” of devices to the FireWire port on your computer. In most cases, at most two devices should get power from the computer. If you connect more than two devices, the rest of the devices in the daisy-chain should be powered by separate power adapters. Connecting more than two FireWire devices that get power from the computer may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down the computer, disconnect the FireWire devices, and restart your computer.

FireWire Target Disk Mode

If you want to transfer files between your iMac G5 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.

To connect your iMac G5 in FireWire Target Disk Mode, follow these steps:

1Make sure that your iMac G5 is shut down.

2Use a FireWire cable with a standard 6-pin connector on each end to connect your iMac G5 to another FireWire-equipped computer.

3Start up your iMac G5 and immediately hold down the T key. Your iMac G5 display shows the FireWire logo. The other computer’s display shows the iMac G5 internal hard disk icon and the icon of a CD or DVD disc in the iMac G5’s optical drive.

4When you are finished transferring files, drag the iMac G5 hard disk icon and the CD or DVD disc icon to the Trash.

5Press the power button on the iMac G5 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 (see page 22). Choose Help > Mac Help and search for “FireWire.”You can also find information on the Apple FireWire website at www.apple.com/firewire.

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Infinite Loop Contents Using Apple Hardware Test TroubleshootingProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Other Problems1Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Transferring Information to Your iMac G5 Using a Wireless Keyboard and MouseSetting Up Your iMac G5 for the Internet What’s Next?Shut Down Your iMac G5 What to Do When You Have Finished Using Your iMac G5Additional Information Put Your iMac G5 to Sleep to Save EnergyPage For the Latest Information 2Getting to Know Your iMac G5Getting to Know Your iMac G5 IMac G5 Front ViewBuilt-in speakers IMac G5 Back View Audio line in port Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences To set up a printer Connecting to a PrinterPlaying a CD and Connecting Headphones Keeping Your Software Up to DateMonitoring Printing Transferring Files to Another Computer Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire DeviceConnecting to a Network Using the InternetTo force an application to quit When an Application FreezesGetting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help Using ApplicationsTo use Mac OS Help 3Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesFor More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeThese are some of the things you can do with FireWire FireWireUsing FireWire Devices FireWire Target Disk ModeFor More Information on FireWire How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and NetworkingTo set up a Bluetooth file exchange Bluetooth Wireless TechnologySetting Up Bluetooth File Exchange To set up a Bluetooth deviceTo set up a Bluetooth device to work with your computer Setting Up Bluetooth ConnectionsSending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyEthernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetAudio Support Headphone Out/Optical Audio Out PortAudio Line In Port For More Information on Using Audio External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iMac G5 Connecting an External Display or ProjectorConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device For More Information on Using an External Display or TVInserting a CD or DVD Disc Using Your Optical DriveFor More Information Ejecting a DiscPlaying DVD Discs Recording CD-R and CD-RW DiscsTo burn an iDVD project to a blank DVD To record data to a DVD-R disc using the FinderKeyboard Controls Recording Information on a DVDSecuring Your Computer Page 4Enhancing Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryTo install a memory module Enhancing Your Computer Inch iMac Screwdriver Tighten 3 screws Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory To install an AirPort Extreme Card in your iMac G5 Installing an AirPort Extreme CardEnhancing Your Computer Connect the antenna to the AirPort Extreme Card Phillips To replace an internal backup battery in your iMac G5 Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryEnhancing Your Computer Remove old battery Cut-out Metal clip Insert new battery Phillips Enhancing Your Computer 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 Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your Computer Installing Mac OS X and ApplicationsInstalling Applications If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication Other ProblemsInstalling Mac OS If you have a problem with an applicationIf you have trouble ejecting a disc If you have problems with your Internet connectionIf your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Locating Your Product Serial NumberTo use Apple Hardware Test Using Apple Hardware TestSpecifications Page Cleaning Your iMac G5 Display To clean your iMac G5 screen, do the followingCarrying Your iMac G5 Appendix B Care, Use, and Safety Information Safety Instructions for Setting Up Using Your ComputerAvoid Hearing Damage Ergonomics Connectors and PortsDisplay Apple and the EnvironmentBefore 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 Setup Assistant Worksheet To set up a DSL or cable modem or a LAN connectionSelect how your computer connects to the Internet IP Address Subnet Mask Router Address If you selected Using DHCP, enter the followingSetting Up Your Internet Connection Manually Dial-Up Connection To set up Network preferences for the internal modem portTo 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 Bluetooth Information FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Mouse Class 1 LED Information Vcci Class B Statement European CommunityLaser Information Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyTelephone and Apple 56K Modem Information Disposal and Recycling InformationInformation You Need in Canada Information You Need in the United Kingdom Page Index Index Using multiple devices at once