Apple G4 17-inch manual Using FireWire Devices, FireWire Devices and Battery Power

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Using FireWire Devices

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 detects newly connected devices.

FireWire Devices and Battery Power

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

Note: The FireWire ports are 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 a FireWire port on your computer, but 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.

FireWire Target Disk Mode

If you want to transfer files between your PowerBook 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 and access your files. When you start up your computer in FireWire Target Disk Mode, the other computer can access your PowerBook 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 PowerBook.

To connect your PowerBook to another computer in

FireWire Target Disk Mode:

1Make sure that your PowerBook is shut down.

2Use a FireWire cable to connect your PowerBook to another FireWire-equipped computer. You can use a FireWire cable with any combination of 6-pin and 9-pin connectors.

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

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.

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Contents User’s Guide Page Contents Appendix B Appendix aAppendix C Appendix DGetting Started Your PowerBook is a full-featured notebook computerBasic Features of Your PowerBook Brightness controls Additional Features of Your PowerBook Security slot Plug In the Power Adapter Setting UpPrepare to Get Connected PPP Transferring Files From Another Mac? Using the Setup Assistant, you can transferTo transfer information, you must have the following To connect to a phone line Connect Your CablesTo connect to a DSL or cable modem or an Ethernet network Turn On Your PowerBook Nothing happens when you press the Power button Problems Turning the Computer On?Putting Your PowerBook to Sleep How Do I Turn My PowerBook Off?To put the computer to sleep, do one of the following To wake the computer Shutting Down Your PowerBookTo shut down your computer, do one of the following To initially calibrate your battery, follow these steps Calibrating Your BatteryWhat’s Next? Other Support What If I Have More Questions?Mac OS Help Basics To turn off the automatic display brightness feature Adjusting Your DisplayChanging the Size of Images on the Screen To adjust the resolution on your display Using Your Power AdapterTips for Using the Trackpad Using the TrackpadUsing the Keyboard Using a Mouse Learning About Mac OS Customizing Your Desktop and Setting Your Preferences Connecting to a Printer Using ApplicationsTo set up a printer Monitoring Printing Playing a CD and Connecting HeadphonesTo monitor printing To learn more about iTunesTo check for updated software Connecting a Camera or Other FireWire or USB DeviceKeeping Your Software Up to Date Using the Internet Connecting to a NetworkTransferring Files to Another Computer To force an application to quit When an Application FreezesUsing Your Computer USB Devices and Battery Power Using USB DevicesUniversal Serial Bus USB For More Information on USB Using Multiple USB Devices at the Same TimeFireWire FireWire Devices and Battery Power Using FireWire DevicesFireWire Target Disk Mode PC Cards For More Information on FireWireInserting and Ejecting a PC Card Using Bluetooth DevicesFor More Information on PC Cards To eject a PC CardSetting Up Bluetooth Connections Setting Up Bluetooth File ExchangeSending a File to a Bluetooth Enabled Device For More Information on Bluetooth Wireless Technology AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet AccessTo send a file to a Bluetooth enabled device For More Information on AirPort Extreme How AirPort Extreme Provides Wireless Internet AccessEthernet 10/100/1000Base-T For More Information on Using EthernetConnecting Speakers and Audio Devices Using Your ModemExternal Video Support DVI, VGA, and S-Video Sudden Motion SensorConnecting an External Display or Projector Using Your PowerBook With the Display Closed Connecting a Television, VCR, or Other Video Device Using Your SuperDriveInserting a CD or DVD Disc To install or use programs from a CD or DVD discEjecting a Disc To eject a disc, do one of the followingRecording CD-R and CD-RW Discs Playing DVD DiscsTo record data on a CD-R or CD-RW disc To record music from your iTunes libraryRecording Information on a DVD BatteryTo record data on DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs Battery To remove the battery Removing and Replacing the BatteryTo replace the battery Battery-Conservation Tips Charging a BatterySecurity Slot For More Information on Your PowerBook BatteryFor More Information on Security Options Adding Memory To Your Computer Installing Additional MemoryTo install additional memory Adding Memory to Your Computer 30O Adding Memory to Your Computer To check the computer’s memory Making Sure Your Computer Recognizes New MemoryIf 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 If you forgot your password Other ProblemsIf you have a problem with an application If the display suddenly goes black or your system freezesIf you have problems with your Internet connection If you suspect a problem with your computer hardwareIf you have trouble ejecting a disc Installing Mac OS X and Applications Reinstalling the Software That Came With Your ComputerInstalling Applications Installing Mac OS Using Apple Hardware TestTo use Apple Hardware Test Locating Your Product Serial Number Installing Xcode ToolsPage Operating Environment Power AdapterBattery Connecting a Phone Line to the Internal Modem Plugging In the Power AdapterConnectors and Ports AppendixCarrying Your PowerBook Using Your PowerBookStoring Your PowerBook Cleaning Your PowerBookGeneral Safety Instructions Ergonomics Battery Avoid Hearing Damage Apple and the EnvironmentKeyboard and Trackpad External Mouse ChairBuilt-in Display Page There are four kinds of Internet connections Connecting to the InternetTo find the settings on a Mac OS 9 computer To find the settings on a Mac OS X computerTo find the settings on a Windows PC Before You Connect to the InternetGathering the Information You Need Dial-Up Modem With Point-to-Point Protocol PPP Connections Entering Your InformationAppendix C Connecting to the Internet DSL, Cable Modem, or LAN Internet Connections To test your Internet configurationTo 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 ConfigurationAirPort Extreme Wireless Connection To check if you have access to an AirPort Extreme network Setting Up an AirPort Extreme Connection ManuallyAppendix C Connecting to the Internet To test your AirPort Extreme connection Cable Modem, DSL, and LAN Internet Connections Troubleshooting Your ConnectionPPPoE Connections Network Connections Top Ten Questions Forgot my password. How do I reset it? How do I make my PowerBook battery last longer?How does the Mac OS X interface work? Appendix D Top Ten Questions Page Vcci Class B Statement Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Laser Information Telephone Line Problems Information You Need in the United Kingdom 103 Page Index 106 107 108 Page Page
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