Initial Operation Brief Description | Freecom Technologies FX-5

Initial Operation - Brief Description

2.2 FireWire version

Installation under Windows 98 SE

Note: FireWire (IEEE 1394) is only supported by Windows 98 SE (and above). If you are using an older version, you must first update Windows.

1.The driver database is loaded automatically after you have connected the FireWire cable to the PC.

2.Now place the "Windows 98 Installation CD" in your internal CD-ROM drive.

3.The "Hardware assistant" window appears on the screen. Click on "Next".

4.Select the item "Search for the best driver for the device" (Recommended) and confirm with "Next".

5.Make sure that the checkbox "CD-ROM drives" is activated in the next window. Continue by clicking on "Next".

6.The next window shows the driver file found on the CD-ROM. Confirm with "Next".

7.Click on "Finish" in the next window.

8.In order for the changes to take effect, you must restart your computer.

Note: You can plug the drive in and unplug it at the FireWire port while the PC is running. The drive will be recognized automatically under "My Computer" when it is reconnected ("hot plug & play").