Apple G4 15 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, that get power from the FireWire connection instead of a separate power adapter can be used with your PowerBook. 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 plug in the power adapter.

FireWire Target Disk Mode

If you want to transfer ﬁles or have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you can use FireWire to connect your PowerBook to another computer so that your PowerBook will appear as an external hard disk on the other computer.

Important The computer you connect your PowerBook to must have FireWire version 2.3.3 or later installed. Use Apple System Proﬁler, available in the Apple menu, to check the version of FireWire installed. If you have an older version, check the Apple FireWire Web site at www.apple.com/ﬁrewire

To connect your PowerBook in FireWire target disk mode, follow these steps:

1Make sure that your PowerBook is shut down.

2Use a FireWire cable with a standard 6-pin connector on each end 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, and the PowerBook internal hard disk icon appears on the desktop of the other computer.

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, including setting up a network of FireWire devices, is available in Mac Help (see page 36). Choose Mac Help from the Help menu and search for “FireWire.” You can also ﬁnd information on Apple’s FireWire Web site at www.apple.com/ﬁrewire. For information on the FireWire devices available for your computer, check out the Macintosh Products Guide at www.apple.com/guide

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Contents Getting Started Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved Apple Computer, IncContents PowerBook Speciﬁcations BatteryGetting Started Plugging In the Computer Connecting the Internal ModemOpening the Display If the computer still doesn’t start up, see Problems Turning the Computer On?Turning the Computer On Moving Items on the Screen Tips for Using the TrackpadAdjusting the Brightness and Display Resolution Adjusting the Internal DisplayAbout the Resolutions Supported by the Built-In Display Adjusting the Display ResolutionIf you would like additional information, see the following Where to Go From HereCalibrating Your Battery for Best Performance Shut Down Your PowerBook What to Do When You Are Finished WorkingPut Your PowerBook to Sleep Page This Chapter If You Are New to the MacBasic Features of Your PowerBook Press this key to eject a CD or DVD disc Additional Features of Your PowerBook Connect a standard phone line directly to the internal modem Inside Your PowerBook Optional AirPort Card Sherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective To Get Started What You Can DoTips and Tricks To Learn MoreKidSafe ITools-Free Internet Services for Mac UsersUpload pictures to your iDisk to create custom iCards What You Can Do To Get StartedApple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide Web IReviewApple Support QuickTime-Audio and Video on the Internet Volume control Play button Favorites drawerWhat You Can Do Playhead IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital MoviesShare your desktop iMovie with your friends and family Set Schedule Adjust your Software Update schedule Accounts Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into ManyCreate a voice print passphrase Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Using 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 FireWireThese are some of the things you can do with FireWire For More Information on FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on PC Cards PC CardsInserting and Ejecting a PC Card For More Information on AirPort AirPort Wireless Internet and NetworkingHow AirPort Provides Wireless Internet Access Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetFor More Information on Infrared Infrared IrDAMaking an Infrared Connection External Video Support VGA and S-Video Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting an External MonitorFor More Information on Using an External Monitor or TV Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video DeviceRemoving and Replacing the Battery BatterySwapping Batteries While the Computer Is in Sleep Charging a BatteryCalibrating a New Battery for Best Performance Use a lighter desktop pattern Battery-Saving TipsFor More Information on Your PowerBook Battery Inserting Discs DVD DriveFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Ejecting a Disc From the DVD DrivePlaying DVD Discs Assigning Programmable Function Keys Using the Standard Function KeysKeyboard Controls and Programmable Function Keys For More Information on Keyboard Controls Using the Embedded Numeric KeypadFor More Information on Security Options Security Slot and Keyboard LockWorking Inside Your Computer Installing Additional RAM Installing Additional MemoryWorking Inside Your Computer Chapter Locate the upper RAM expansion slot Page Working Inside Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory Start up your computerInstalling an AirPort Card Chapter AirPort antenna AirPort Card Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Internal Hard Disk Working Inside Your Computer Disconnect the connector cable from the logic board Replace the Hard Disk and Bottom Case Connect the hard disk connector cable to the logic board Working Inside Your Computer Page Information in This Chapter TroubleshootingProblems That Prevent You From Using Your Computer Troubleshooting Locating Your Product Serial Number Other ProblemsApple System Profiler SpeciﬁcationsOutput DC 14.4 PowerBook SpecificationsModem speed 53 kilobits per second Kbps External monitor in extended desktop mode Page To clean your PowerBook screen, do the following Cleaning Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBook DisplayPlugging In the Power Adapter Safety Instructions for Setting Up and Using Your ComputerConnecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Using Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Ergonomics Built-in display Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3 mW