The Griffin Technology PowerMate is a new genre of computer peripheral,
one with almost limitless potential. Its default configuration is audio control
for your computer, but it’s also fully programmable to perform virtually any
computer function. And it is also a Power On button, when connected
directly to a machine that supports that function.
Note: Windows PCs, the latest version of PowerBook G4s, iBooks, and current iMacs
(Summer 2000 and later) do not support this feature.
PC with Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP
Macintosh with System 9.0.4 or greater, or OS X
Mac OS 9
Insert the enclosed CD. Select the OS 9 folder. Double click the PowerMate
Installer icon. From that point on, the installer will lead you through the
installation steps. When the installation’s complete, you’ll be prompted to
restart the computer. You may be able to hot plug the PowerMate instead of
restarting, and it can be connected before or after your computer has
started up.
Mac OS X
Insert the enclosed CD and select the OS X folder. Double click the
PowerMate Installer icon. You'll need an Administrator password (typically
what you used when you installed OS X) to go any further. Click on the Lock
