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FireWire Devices and Battery Power

FireWire devices, such as certain external hard disk drives, can get power from the iBook G4 FireWire connection instead of a separate power adapter. However, these types of FireWire devices can cause your iBook G4 battery to become depleted faster. If a device will be connected for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the iBook G4 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. Apple recommends that 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.

Connecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire

You can connect two FireWire-equipped computers with a FireWire cable to transfer files. Or, if you have a problem that prevents your computer from starting up, you may be able to use FireWire to connect to another computer and access your files. When you start up your iBook G4 in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer can access your iBook G4 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 iBook G4.

To connect your iBook G4 to another computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode:

1Make sure that your iBook G4 is shut down.

2Use a FireWire cable to connect your iBook G4 to another FireWire-equipped computer.

3Start up your iBook G4 and immediately hold down the T key. Your iBook G4 display shows the FireWire logo. The other computer’s display shows the iBook G4 internal hard disk icon. You can now drag and drop files between the systems.

4When you are finished transferring files, drag the iBook G4 hard disk icon to the Trash.

5Press the Power button on the iBook G4 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 CGetting Started Your iBook G4 is a full-featured notebook computerBasic Features of Your iBook G4 Power adapter port Volume controlsSleep indicator light Power buttonAdditional Features of Your iBook G4 Two USB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus ports FireWire 400 portInternal modem port Ethernet port 10/100Base-TPlug In the Power Adapter Setting UpTo connect to a phone line Connect Your CablesTurn On Your iBook G4 To connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet networkTo turn on the computer, press the Power button Nothing happens when you press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On?Shutting Down Your iBook G4 How Do I Turn My iBook G4 Off?Putting Your iBook G4 to Sleep What’s Next? Calibrating Your New BatteryTo initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps Mac OS Help What If I Have More Questions?Other Support Page Basics Basics Adjusting Your DisplayTo adjust the resolution on your display Using 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 HeadphonesKeeping Your Software Up to Date Monitoring PrintingTo check for updated software Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceConnecting to a Network Transferring Files to Another Computer Using the InternetTo force an application to quit When an Application FreezesPage Using Your Computer Universal Serial Bus USB Using USB DevicesFor More Information on USB USB Devices and Battery PowerUsing Multiple USB Devices at the Same Time Using FireWire Devices FireWireFor More Information on FireWire FireWire Devices and Battery PowerConnecting Your iBook G4 to Another Computer Using FireWire How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet Access AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessFor More Information on AirPort Extreme Using Bluetooth DevicesFor More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology Ethernet 10/100Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetExternal Video Support VGA, Composite, and S-Video Using Your ModemTurn on the external display or projector Connecting an External Display or ProjectorTo connect a TV, VCR, or other video device to the iBook G4 Using Your Optical DriveConnecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device For More Information on Using an External Monitor or TVTo eject a disc, do one of the following To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discInserting a CD or DVD Disc Ejecting a DiscTo record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc Playing DVD-Video DiscsRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs For More InformationTo record data on DVD-R discs Recording Information on a DVDTo burn an iDVD project onto a blank DVD-R disc Battery Connecting Speakers and Audio DevicesTo remove the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery Charging a BatteryFor More Information on Your iBook G4 Battery Battery-Conservation TipsFor More Information on Security Options Security SlotPage Enhancing Your Computer Installing an AirPort Extreme Card or Additional MemoryRemoving the Battery and Keyboard Enhancing Your Computer To install an AirPort Extreme Card Installing an AirPort Extreme CardTo install additional memory Installing Additional Memory30O Replacing the Keyboard and Battery Enhancing Your Computer Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes the New Memory 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 Try using Disk Utility to repair the diskIf the display suddenly goes black or your system freezes 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 Locating Your Product Serial Number To install applications and Classic supportOperating Environment Power AdapterBattery Appendix Cleaning Your iBook G4 DisplayCarrying Your iBook G4 Storing Your iBook G4Using Your iBook G4 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 Chair ErgonomicsKeyboard and Trackpad Built-in Display External MouseBefore you connect to the Internet There are four kinds of Internet connectionsTo find the settings on a Windows PC To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer PPP Gathering the Information You NeedEntering 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 Top Ten Questions How does the Mac OS X interface work? How do I make my iBook G4 battery last longer?Forgot my password. How do I reset it? Page Radio and Television Interference FCC Compliance StatementIndustry Canada Statement Vcci Class B Statement European CommunityMouse and Keyboard Information Battery Disposal InformationLaser Information Exposure to Radio Frequency EnergyInformation You Need in Canada Telephone Line ProblemsInformation You Need in the United States Telephone Consumer Protection Act100 Information You Need in the United KingdomInformationen fur Deutschland 101 Informations pour la FranceInformation You Need in Australia Information You Need in New ZealandPage 103 IndexIndex 104105 106 USB
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