The National Enquirer reports at 11:16 PM -0800 1/1/05, Ken wrote: >My Reply follows quote. On 01/01/2005 18:54 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >said: > > >>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 >------------ >Maybe so, but my quotes were "clipped" directly from the user's >manual. Smoke at your own risk!
Darn it, Ken, you made me go look for supporting references. :-) I didn't have much time, so I didn't come up with the definitive reference(s) that I wanted. But I have a dozen or more email messages (from people that I have known over the years and respect their Mac knowledge) indicating one of the advantages of the Wallstreet (I & II) is the ability to hot-swap ADB devices. It *is* the one and only PB with that capability. As far as the manual is concerned, page 73 of the PowerBook G3 Series "Macintosh PowerBook User's Manual" states: "NOTE: You may experience a slight delay if you connect a mouse or other ADB devices while the computer is turned on." It wouldn't say any such thing -- especially without a warning -- if the ADB port was not hot-swappable. Please provide the page # for your reference. I still have a gut-feeling that you're quoting from a different manual than the one for the Wallstreet. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
