Using the internet, Transferring files to another computer – Apple PowerBook G4 (15-inch, 1.67/1.5 GHz) User Manual

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Chapter 2

The Basics

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Using the Internet

During the initial setup, you were instructed on how to connect to the Internet. If you
need to change to a different type of connection, such as DSL, cable modem, Ethernet
local area network (LAN), or AirPort Extreme network, you can find more information in
Appendix C, “Connecting to the Internet,” on page 79.

Transferring Files to Another Computer

If you want to transfer files or documents to or from your PowerBook, there are several
ways of doing it.

 You can easily transfer files using the Setup Assistant and a FireWire cable (sold

separately). You can also connect to another Mac using a FireWire cable and start up
your PowerBook in FireWire Target Disk Mode. Your PowerBook appears as a hard
disk on the other computer and you can transfer files. For information about using
FireWire to transfer files, see “FireWire Target Disk Mode” on page 37.

 If you have an external hard disk drive, flash drive, Zip drive, or other data storage

device that connects via a USB or FireWire cable, you can use it to transfer files.

 If the other computer has a recordable optical drive, you can transfer files that you

have recorded on a CD or DVD disc.

 You can transfer files via the Internet using .Mac or another Internet account.
 You can transfer files to another computer on a network. You can access another

server or computer by clicking Network in the Finder Sidebar, or by choosing
Go > Connect to Server from the Finder menu bar.

 You can create a small Ethernet network by connecting an Ethernet cable from your

PowerBook to another computer’s Ethernet port. For more information, open Mac OS
Help and search for “connecting two computers.”

 You can also connect to another Mac using a FireWire cable. Your PowerBook appears

as a disk drive on the other computer and you can transfer files. For information
about using FireWire to transfer files, see “FireWire Target Disk Mode” on page 37.

 You can connect to an AirPort Extreme 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network to transfer

files. For more information, see “AirPort Extreme Wireless Networking and Internet
Access” on page 41.

 If you have access to devices that communicate via Bluetooth wireless technology,

you can transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see
“Using Bluetooth Devices” on page 39.

For general information about transferring files and documents, open Mac OS Help and
search for the type of connection you need.

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