On 30/09/05 17:46, "Howard Katz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I just got the Fantom Drive 120 gig firewire unit from MacMall (fast > delivery! Got here in 3 days using ground delivery!). It's now > formatted as journaled HFS, and I was able to use Drive Genius to do a > full backup of my powerbook's HD. All is well. > > Except.....shouldn't I be able to boot from the drive by turning on > the computer and holding down the "T" key? I tried that and I do get > the "firewire" emblem bouncing around the screen, screensaver-style. > Am I missing a step? Yes, the "T" key held at boot turns your computer into an external FireWire hard disk, in "T"arget disk mode. Hold "Option" when booting to drop into OpenFirmware and be able to select which drive you want to boot from. -Laurent. -- ======================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ************************ Usual disclaimers apply *********************** -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
