Apple G4 manual Using FireWire Devices, These are some of the things you can do with FireWire

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Using FireWire Devices

Your computer has two FireWire ports. FireWire is a high-speed data system that lets you easily connect and disconnect external devices—such as digital video (DV ) cameras, printers, scanners, and hard disks. You can connect and disconnect FireWire devices without restarting your computer.

FireWire ports (2)

These are some of the things you can do with FireWire:

mConnect a digital video camera and capture or transfer high-quality video directly to your computer. Then you can use video-editing software such as iMovie to edit the video.

mConnect an external FireWire hard disk drive and use it to back up data or transfer files. A FireWire hard disk icon appears on your desktop immediately after you connect the drive to your computer. In addition, most FireWire hard disks get their power from the FireWire cable, so there is no need to carry around a power supply.

mIf you have a problem with your computer that prevents you from starting up or you want to transfer files, you can use FireWire to connect your computer to another computer so that your computer will appear as an external hard disk on the other computer (a feature known as “FireWire target disk mode”).

To use a FireWire device with your computer, connect the device to the computer and install any software that came with the device. Your computer automatically senses when you attach a new device.

To start up from a FireWire hard disk that has the Mac OS on it, use the Startup Disk control panel to select the FireWire hard disk as the startup drive. If your FireWire hard disk doesn’t appear or can’t be selected in the control panel, consult the FireWire hard disk vendor for updated software drivers.

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Contents About Apple Computer, Inc Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reservedContents Installing an AirPort Card Important Safety Information General MaintenanceWorking Inside Your Computer Setting Up Positioning the Computer and DisplaySetting Up Your Computer Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter Power socket Grounded wall outlet ADC monitor port VGA monitor port Setting Up GEthernet port WModem port Turn your computer right side up SB ports on display USB ports Connect your computer speakers Turn on your computer by touching the power button Problems?Are the keyboard and monitor cables connected correctly? When You’re Finished Using Your Computer Adjusting Your MonitorWhat’s Next? Page Getting to Know Your Computer Your Computer at a Glance DVD disc drive Your Computer’s Ports and Connectors Connect a phone cord to the internal modem Inside Your Computer-Internal Expansion Options Sdram slots Volume control Play button Favorites drawer QuickTime-Audio and Video on the InternetWhat You Can Do To Get StartedTips and Tricks To Learn MoreSherlock 2-Your Internet Search Detective Create your own customized Sherlock search channel IMovie 2-Create and Edit Your Own Digital Movies Clip viewer Timeline viewerShare your desktop iMovie with your friends and family ITools-Free Internet Services for Mac Users KidSafeCreate an alias of your iDisk for easy access Set Schedule Adjust your Software Updates schedule Multiple Users-Turn One Mac Into Many AccountsCreate a voice print passphrase IReview Apple.com-Your Starting Place on the World Wide WebApple Support Mac Help-Answers to All Your Macintosh Questions Using Your Computer Using Your Apple Pro Keyboard and Apple Pro Mouse Using the Standard Function KeysAssigning Hot Function Keys Using Your Apple Pro Mouse For More Information About Your Keyboard and MouseUsing Your Computer Speakers Using Your Speakers Without the Grille For More Information on USB SpeakersUsing USB Devices Connecting Multiple USB Devices For More Information on USBUsing FireWire Devices These are some of the things you can do with FireWireFireWire Target Disk Mode For More Information on FireWireStart up your computer and immediately hold down the T key Using Your DVD Drive Inserting DiscsEjecting a Disc Playing DVD and Audio DiscsFor More Information on Your DVD Drive Using Your Modem Using an External USB ModemConnecting to an Ethernet Network For More Information on Using Ethernet Using AirPort Wireless Networking How AirPort Provides Wireless Internet AccessWireless Network Connections Putting the Computer to Sleep to Save Energy For More Information on AirPortTransferring Information Between Two Apple Computers Page Working Inside Your Computer Removing the Computer Core Unplug the power cord and power adapter Push down on the latch to release it Allow the latch to extend completelyGently pull the core from the computer enclosure Installing Memory Connectors Notches Installing an AirPort Card Open the hinged connector panel and insert your cardReplacing the Battery Replacing the Computer Core in the Enclosure Make sure the core is fully seated in the enclosurePush the latch down until it locks into place Page Troubleshooting Reset the computer’s parameter random-access memory Pram Software ProblemsReset your computer’s PRAM. See Problems With Your DisplayMake sure the display is connected firmly to the computer PowerPC G4 processor, 1 megabyte MB backside level 2 cache Processor and Memory SpecificationsDimensions and Operating Environment CD-ROM656 megabytes MB, Mode 1, 748 MB, Mode DVD-ROM Drive SpecificationsUSB Specifications FireWire SpecificationsIeee 802.3 compliant Speed 53 kilobits per second KbpsVideo Memory and Graphics Controller Video Display ModesComputer can provide up to 10 W total to the FireWire ports Power SupplyPower Requirements for Devices You Can Connect System Clock and BatteryPage Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics Important Safety InformationGeneral Maintenance Important Ergonomic and Health-Related Information Protecting Your DVD Disc DriveMaintaining Your Display Shoulders relaxed Communications Regulation Information Wavelength 790 nm Power out of objective lens 3.3mW Communications, Telephone, and Modem Regulation Information
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