Apple EMac manual Universal Serial Bus USB, Using USB Devices

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Your eMac comes with five USB ports () (three high-speed USB 2.0 ports on the computer and two USB 1.1 ports on the keyboard), which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. USB makes it easy to connect external equipment. In most cases you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running. Once you connect the device, it is ready to use.

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Using USB Devices

To use a USB device with your computer, simply connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically accesses the necessary software whenever you connect a new device.

You can connect original USB 1.1 devices and high-speed USB 2.0 devices to the USB 2.0 ports on the side of your computer. USB 1.1 devices won’t take advantage of the USB 2.0 higher transfer rate.

Likewise, you can connect USB 2.0 devices to the USB 1.1 ports on your keyboard, but they will operate at significantly slower speeds.

Note: Apple has already included software to work with many USB devices. When you connect a USB device, if your eMac 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.

Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Replacing the Internal Backup Battery TroubleshootingProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Other ProblemsGetting Started Setting Up Your eMac Power button Where to Go From Here Adjusting Your DisplayWhat to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac Put Your eMac to SleepShut Down Your eMac Page Using the Applications That Came With Your eMac For the Latest InformationEMac Front View Stereo speakers EMac Side View Headphone port Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting to a Printer To set up a printerPlaying a CD and Connecting Headphones To check for updated softwareKeeping Your Software Up to Date Monitoring PrintingConnecting a Digital Videocamera or Other FireWire Device Connecting to a NetworkConnecting to the Internet Transferring Files to Another ComputerWhen an Application Freezes To force an application to quitGetting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS Help To use Mac OS HelpUsing Your Computer Using USB Devices Universal Serial Bus USBUsing Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time For More Information on USBFireWire These are some of the things you can do with FireWireUsing FireWire Devices FireWire Target Disk ModeFor More Information on FireWire AirPort Extreme Wireless Internet and Networking How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessBluetooth Wireless Technology Ethernet 10/100Base-TFor More Information on AirPort For More Information on Using Ethernet External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-VideoConnecting an External Display or Projector Using Your Optical Drive Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceFor More Information on Using an External Display or TV To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the eMacInserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a DiscTo eject a disc, do one of the following Playing DVD Discs Recording CD-R and CD-RW DiscsFor More Information To record music to a CD-R or CD-RW discKeyboard Controls Recording Information on a DVDTo burn an iDVD project to a blank DVD To record data to a DVD-R discSecuring Your Computer Installing Additional Memory Enhancing Your ComputerTo install additional memory Enhancing Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Installing an AirPort Extreme Card To install an AirPort Extreme Card in your eMacEnhancing Your Computer Enhancing Your Computer Replacing the Internal Backup Battery To replace the internal backup battery Enhancing Your Computer Enhancing Your Computer Enhancing Your Computer Troubleshooting5 Problems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer If the computer won’t respond or the pointer won’t moveIf the computer won’t turn on or start up Reinstalling Mac OS Reinstalling Applications and Classic SupportTo restore all of your computer’s software Restoring Your Computer’s SoftwareOther Problems If you have a problem with an applicationIf you have trouble using AirPort wireless communication If you have problems with your Internet connectionIf your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Apple Hardware TestTo use Apple Hardware Test Locating Your Product Serial Number Specifications Page Cleaning Your eMac Display To clean your eMac screen, do the followingSafety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your Computer Carrying Your eMacApple and the Environment Energy Star ComplianceErgonomics KeyboardThere are four kinds of Internet connections Before you connect to the InternetTo 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 If you selected Using DHCP, enter the following IP Address Subnet Mask Router AddressSetting Up Your Internet Connection Manually To set up Network preferences for the internal modem port Dial-Up ConnectionTo test your Internet configuration DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To set up Network preferences for the built-in Ethernet port Manual Configuration To set up a manual configurationDhcp Configuration To set up a Dhcp configurationPPPoE Configuration To set up a PPPoE connectionAppendix 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 FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Battery Disposal Information Laser InformationKorea Statement High-Risk Activities Warning Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyInformation You Need in the United States Information You Need in the United Kingdom Information You Need in Australia Page Index Index Video out port 15, 30 volume controls