VIPowER VP-9258V manual Installing the USB software, Windows 2000 and Windows XP, Please note

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Installing the USB software

Prior to connecting your External Enclosure it is necessary to first install the USB driver applicable to your system.

To install the driver use the following procedure.

1.Insert the CD supplied with this package into your computer.

2.Select the appropriate driver (i.e. driver for PC/Notebook or Mac).

3.Install the driver software by following the on screen instructions.

Note

Windows 2000 and Windows XP

If you are operating on Windows 2000 or Windows XP it will be necessary to download the upgrade software from the Microsoft website.

Windows 2000 - Upgrade 2000 SP3 (Service Pack 3). Windows XP - Upgrade XP SP1 (Service Pack 1).

If the system displays the drive as "Unknown Device in Device Manager", double click on the icon and select Install Driver.

This procedure should install the driver, the driver appearing under CD- ROM.

If you receive a message "Windows is already using the best driver for the device" highlight and remove the Unknown Device.

Finally, restart your computer or turn the drive off and then on again.

4.Once the software is installed switch off your computer and any auxiliary devices.

Please note

(a)If you experience any problems during installation you may need to re

move "ghost drives" in Safe Mode. Please consult Technical Support for

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