G4 MDD to Mac Mini (intel) Via Fire wire  (G4 in Transferr mode)

Hey All, I have a weird problem.
I am trying to Transferr all my info from a G4 MDD to an intel mac mini.
My problem is when I try to boot my G4 into Transferr mode (holding the "T" down when it is booting).
The G4 just shuts down. I have no other problems with this mac.
Please, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and best regards,
Chris Lund

I am looking into it. I don't think so though.
I am pretty sure that I have not set a password as this article suggests. And there is no mention of a computer just shutting off from holding the "t" key down.
I am going to be looking into it more out of curiosity than anything else. I was in a pinch, and moved my files manually across the network.
I will keep you posted.
Thanks,
Christopher Lund

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