Operation Manual

When evaluating a FireWire drive for use with Aperture, take the following into
consideration:
• Some FireWire drives may require driver software: You may need to install special driver
software in order to use a particular FireWire drive. Check the documentation that came
with your FireWire drive for more information.
• FireWire drives may be bus-powered: This means that they derive power from the FireWire
interface itself via pins on the full-sized 6-pin FireWire connector. As a result, these
drives are more convenient for portable use and can be used in conjunction with a
portable computer without the need for AC power. Larger FireWire drives may not be
bus-powered, however, requiring you to plug them into a wall socket.
Additional Displays
You can connect two displays to your computer. With a second display, you can use the
extra screen space to take advantage of the ability of Aperture to compare images and
play slideshows across multiple displays.
To connect three or more displays to your computer, you must install a PCI graphics card
in one of your computer’s PCI expansion slots. For more information, see your computer’s
manual or the instructions that came with the PCI expansion card.
For information about supported graphics cards, visit the Apple Aperture website at
http://www.apple.com/aperture/specs.
Setting Up Your System with Two Displays
Using more than one display gives you additional screen space to view and adjust images,
play slideshows, and present your full-size, full-color images.
To connect a second display, you need the following:
• Power adapter for the display
870 Appendix B Setting Up an Aperture System