Why can't I connect my ipad to my computer

I have an old G4 and I want to transfer some video files to my iPad. I have it hooked into the USB and I even get the connect sound. But I don't get anything, it even says "not charging".
How can I connect my iPad so that I can transfer files?

You cannot connect the iPad to your computer like you would a hard disk. You get the Not Charging notice because the USB ports on your computer do not provide enough power to charge an iPad efficiently.
The best way to transfer video files from the computer is via iTunes on your computer. Here's the rub, though,
If your iPad 2 is still on iOS 5.1.1 or earlier you can use your G4 for the transfer if it is running OSX 10.5.8. Start iTunes on your computer, connect your iPad 2, select it in iTunes and select Video in the row of tabs on the right.
If your iPad 2 is running ios 6.0 or later you need iTunes 10.7 or later. iTunes 11 is the current version. Unfortunately these recent versions of iTunes require OSX 10.6.8 or later and these versions of OSX only run on intel macs. They will not run on a G4.
Your alternative then might be to email the videos to yourself. Or search the App Store for an app that will help in the transfer of videos.

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