I have a ton of backlogged list messages to read, I hope I'm not repeating something someone else has already said.
The National Enquirer reports at 10:27 PM -0800 12/29/04, Ken wrote: >My Reply follows quote. On 29/12/2004 20:32 [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > > >Was wondering about swapping CD and floppy module's, etc. Do I need to > >shut the computer down to swap out the mod's and/or battery's? > >Modules, even batteries, if using AC, can be inserted and removed >while the machine is "live." Expansion-bay modules. Correct. The term is hot-swappable. The only items that might have unusual swap guidelines are some USB and FireWire peripherals (we're talking about using PCMCIA cards for these on a Wallstreet). > >Also, will I need to shut down to add or remove external keyboard or mouse? > >Hmm. Not sure of the "official" advice, but the ADB and serial ports on >other Macs generally carry the "warning" to shut down before connecting >or disconnecting. >P.S. > >Just checked the User Manual. > >No mention of turning off for Printers. >Shut down of sleep for modems. >WARNING When connecting SCSI equipment, always turn off power to >all devices in the chain, including your computer. If you don't, you >could lose information and damage your equipment. >IMPORTANT You must shut down the computer or put it in sleep before >connecting an ADB device. I don't know which manual you checked, but the ADB devices on a Wallstreet are also hot-swappable. As I recall, it was the 1st PowerBook to be so (and maybe the only one, I'm not positive about that). Because of the power (5v) on the SCSI line, it has always been "shut down before adding or removing devices" even though some people have gotten by hot-swapping SCSI devices for years. The bottom line is "no, you don't have to shut down (or even put to sleep) your Wallstreet when adding or removing ADB mice or keyboards or expansion-bay modules." HOWEVER, if the ADB devices have 3rd-party drivers, they may not be enabled without rebooting (i.e Kensington multi-button mice). Bob -- If replying privately, please include my name in the To: address, so that my filters won't send your reply to the trash. -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
