Apple EMac 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 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.

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

8 watts maximum). 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 eMac 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 eMac in FireWire Target Disk Mode, follow these steps:

1Make sure that your eMac is shut down.

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

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

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

5Press the Power button on the eMac 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 Page Contents Other Problems Replacing the Internal Backup BatteryTroubleshooting Problems That Prevent You From Using Your ComputerGetting Started Setting Up Your eMac Power button Adjusting Your Display Where to Go From HereWhat to Do When You Have Finished Using Your eMac Put Your eMac to SleepShut Down Your eMac Page For the Latest Information Using the Applications That Came With Your eMacEMac Front View Stereo speakers EMac Side View Headphone port Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences To set up a printer Connecting to a PrinterMonitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesTo check for updated software Keeping Your Software Up to DateTransferring Files to Another Computer Connecting a Digital Videocamera or Other FireWire DeviceConnecting to a Network Connecting to the InternetTo force an application to quit When an Application FreezesTo use Mac OS Help Getting Answers to Your Questions Using Mac OS HelpUsing 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 NetworkingBluetooth Wireless Technology Ethernet 10/100Base-TFor More Information on AirPort External Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video For More Information on Using EthernetConnecting an External Display or Projector To connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the eMac Using Your Optical DriveConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device For More Information on Using an External Display or TVInserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a DiscTo eject a disc, do one of the following To record music to a CD-R or CD-RW disc Playing DVD DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs For More InformationTo record data to a DVD-R disc Keyboard ControlsRecording Information on a DVD To burn an iDVD project to a blank DVDSecuring Your Computer Enhancing Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryTo install additional memory Enhancing Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory To install an AirPort Extreme Card in your eMac Installing an AirPort Extreme CardEnhancing 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 Restoring Your Computer’s Software Reinstalling Mac OSReinstalling Applications and Classic Support To restore all of your computer’s softwareIf you have problems with your Internet connection Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application If you have trouble using AirPort wireless communicationIf your date and time settings get lost repeatedly Apple Hardware TestTo use Apple Hardware Test Locating Your Product Serial Number Specifications Page To clean your eMac screen, do the following Cleaning Your eMac DisplayCarrying Your eMac Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerEnergy Star Compliance Apple and the EnvironmentKeyboard ErgonomicsBefore 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 FCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada StatementVcci Class B Statement European Community Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Battery Disposal InformationLaser Information Korea Statement High-Risk Activities WarningInformation 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