Apple MC413LL/A manual Using FireWire Devices, More Information About FireWire

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Using FireWire Devices

To use a FireWire device with your iMac, simply connect the device to the FireWire (H) port. Apple has already included software to work with many FireWire devices. When you connect a FireWire device, if your iMac cannot find the correct software, you can install the software that came with the device or check the device manufacturerÕs website for the latest software.

Note: The FireWire (H) port is designed to provide power for FireWire devices (up to a total of 8 watts). You can connect multiple devices to each other and connect the Òdaisy chainÓ of devices to the FireWire (H) port on your iMac. In most cases, at most two devices should get power from the iMac. 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 iMac may cause problems. If a problem occurs, shut down your iMac, disconnect the FireWire devices, and restart your iMac.

More Information About FireWire

More information about FireWire is available in Mac Help. Choose Help > Mac Help and search for ÒFireWire.Ó

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Apple MC413LL/A manual Using FireWire Devices, More Information About FireWire