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FireWire 2.3.3 is a component of the Mac OS. The FireWire 2.3.3 software includes three system extensions:
FireWire 2.3.3 fixes one issue that may be experienced by customers who are presently using FireWire 2.3.2:
Requires
Macintosh computer with a FireWire interface, Mac OS 8.6 or 9.0.x
What Is FireWire?
FireWire is an Apple trademark for the IEEE 1394 High Performance Serial Bus standard, a cross-platform standard for connecting and using digital peripheral devices. FireWire can be used with many multimedia devices and for other high-performance applications. FireWire's benefits include fast real-time transfer, plug-and-play, hot swapping, a higher-speed growth path, and easy-to-use cables and connectors.
FireWire products currently available from third parties include digital video cameras and digital video decks, printers, scanners, still image cameras, mass storage devices, and PCI cards that can connect these devices to a computer. These products can be used to capture digital still images and to perform non-linear editing of digital video, including the creation of new digital media content.
In addition to digital video applications, consumer and professional FireWire products available in the near future may include synthesizers, digital TVs, entertainment systems, set-top boxes, and other devices.
About FireWire 2.3.3
FireWire 2.3.3 is a component of the Mac OS. The FireWire 2.3.3 software includes three system extensions:
System Requirements
To use FireWire 2.3.3, you need a Macintosh computer with the following:
To use FireWire 2.3.3 on a Blue and White Power Macintosh G3, you should first install Mac OS 9 or the G3 Firmware Update 1.0.2 or 1.1. This software provides PCI performance adjustments that are necessary for maximum FireWire performance. The G3 Firmware Update is available from the Apple Software Updates Web site at http://www.apple.com/swupdates .
Installing FireWire 2.3.3
Depending on which version of the Mac OS you're using, the FireWire 2.3.3 extensions may already be installed.
To check if you have the FireWire extensions, look in the Extensions folder, in the System Folder on your computer's hard disk. To check which version of the FireWire software you have, use the Get Info command in the File menu (in the Finder).
After installing FireWire 2.3.3, you can delete or disable the FireWire CardBus Enabler extension if you do not plan to use the Newer FireWire 2 Go CardBus card.
IMPORTANT Be careful not to replace a newer version of the FireWire software with an older version. Read all the documentation that came with any third-party products for the latest details.
You can find the latest version of FireWire software at http://www.apple.com/firewire/
Known Problems and Limitations
Follow the guidelines listed below for connecting FireWire devices to your computer. If these instructions are not followed, your computer and other FireWire devices may not work correctly. For more information about using and troubleshooting FireWire devices, see the onscreen Help (available in your computer's Help menu).
Using Multiple FireWire Devices at the Same Time
Power Macintosh computers can transfer perfect digital video (DV) on FireWire when no other devices are using the FireWire bus. If you have problems transferring digital video, make certain that no other FireWire devices are being used at the same time.
Turning on a DV camera that is already connected may cause a FireWire hard disk to stop working. If this happens, turn off the camera and verify that the hard disk has recovered. Then unplug the FireWire cable from the camera, turn the camera on, and reconnect the FireWire cable to the camera. Check with the hard disk vendor for a possible firmware update to prevent this problem.
Using FireWire With a PowerBook
If a PowerBook computer with a FireWire CardBus card inserted will not start up, eject the card and restart the computer again.
Do not allow a PowerBook computer to sleep while it is receiving digital video. The video input may not continue when the computer wakes up.
If a FireWire CardBus card cannot be removed from the desktop, shut down the PowerBook and then press the card eject button to remove the card.
For More Information
Customer information about FireWire can be found at http://www.apple.com/firewire/
Developer information can be found at http://developer.apple.com/hardware/FireWire
Information about the IEEE 1394 Trade Association, and many FireWire products, can be found at these addresses:
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