My PowerBook G3 Series (Bronze keyboard) CD has a CD Extras Folder that contains a USB Device Drivers folder. What are the contents for and do I need to install them?

To use a USB device with a Mac OS-based computer, the device needs a driver. Apple has drivers for some devices such as mice, keyboards, and hubs, already installed in the Mac OS. Third party devices also need a driver, some of which are in the USB Device Drivers folder.

For your convenience, Apple has provided some additional drivers in the CD Extras folder, including those for the UMAX 1220U scanner (UMAX VistaScan software), HP 600 Series DJ Printers and many Epson printers (Stylus COLOR 440, Stylus COLOR 600, Stylus COLOR 640, Stylus COLOR 740, and the Stylus Photo EX).

To install these drivers, double-click the appropriate folder to open it, then launch the Installer and follow the onscreen directions. After you install the driver software, you should be able to use the device. Driver software for other devices is available from the manufacturer of the device.

Important : If you have questions about these drivers, please contact the manufacturer of the device.

For the latest drivers or information about these devices, refer to the following web sites:

Printers

http://www.epson.com/support/

http://www.hp.com/

Scanners

http://www.umax.com/