If you have a problem with your computer that prevents you from starting up or if you just want to transfer files between two computers, you can use FireWire to connect your computer to another computer and then have it appear as an external hard disk on the other computer.

IMPORTANT: The computer you want to connect your computer to must have FireWire version 2.3.3 or later installed. Use Apple System Profiler, available in the Apple menu, to check the version of FireWire installed. If you have an older version, check the Apple FireWire Web site.

To connect your computer in FireWire disk mode:

1	Make sure that your computer is shut down and the power adapter is plugged in.
2	Use a FireWire cable with a standard 6-pin connector on each end to connect your computer to another FireWire-equipped computer.
3	Start up your computer and immediately hold down the T key.
	Your computer display shows the FireWire disk mode indicator. An icon for your computer's internal hard disk appears on the desktop of the other computer.
4	When you are finished transferring files, drag the hard disk icon of your computer to the Trash.
5	Press the Power button on your computer to shut it down and then disconnect the FireWire cable.

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Apple FireWire Web site www.apple.com/firewire