HP 5GB, 8GB manual Technical Information, Minimum System Requirements, Hardware Requirements

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Chapter 5: Technical

Information

Minimum System Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Your computer must meet or exceed these requirements:

nAn IBM-compatible computer (486/16 MHz class or higher for DOS and Windows 3.1, 486/25 MHz class or higher for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0).

nA parallel port. All IBM-compatible computers (desktop, tower, and laptop computers) have at least one parallel port to send and receive data to and from devices such as printers and tape drives. Ports are commonly referred to as LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3.

nA CD-ROM drive to install the backup software.

If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive:

You can make installation diskettes by using another computer to which you have access.

Insert the software installation CD, run the SETUP program, and select Create Installation Disks. From the diskettes, run either INSTALL (DOS) or SETUP (Window 3.x, Windows 95 or NT).

nSee the operating system requirements on the following pages.

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Contents Installation Guide Viewing the Online User’s Guide Getting StartedCheck each item to ensure you have everything you need Checking Your Tape-Drive PackageInstalling Your External Tape Drive Connecting HardwareTurn OFF your computer Connecting the HardwarePlug the tape-drive power cord into the drive Installation GuideAttach this end to Tape drive If You Have Problems Using the Tape Drive on Other Computers Installation Guide Interchangeability of Tapes Installing SoftwareChecking Your Parallel Ports Installing Colorado Backup for DOS Installing Colorado Backup for Your Operating SystemInstalling the Software Highlight Parallel Port and select OK Installing the Software Main screen appears Command push buttonsInstalling Colorado Backup for Windows Click here to install the software This is the configuration you are performing Double-click on this icon to start Colorado Backup Installing the Software Drive installed in your computer Colorado Backup main window appearsInstalling Colorado Backup for Windows Click here to view the CD’s contents Installation Guide Installation Guide Configuring the Drive for Windows NT Following menu appears If You Have Problems Installation Guide Printer Status Monitor Software RW Read/Write, R Read only Using Tapes and Caring for Your DriveChoosing Tapes for Your Tape Drive Colored strip Inserting a TapeCaring for Your Tape Drive Removing a TapeYour computer must meet or exceed these requirements Technical InformationMinimum System Requirements Hardware RequirementsInstalling Colorado Backup for Windows requires Colorado Backup for DOS RequirementsColorado Backup for Windows Requirements Windows NT Colorado Backup for Windows 95 RequirementsLAN Installation Installing Colorado Backup for Windows 95 requiresWhat Affects Performance Backup Speed Drive SpecificationsUser’s manual statement for Vcci class B product Korean RRL Statement Declaration of Conformity HP Software License Terms Software License Agreement for External DrivesDuration of Limited Warranty Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty StatementReturning Your Drive Bulletin board site 8,N,1,F, 1200-28.8K baud Customer Support ServicesSupport for Your Tape Drive and Colorado Backup Software QuickFax Faxback ServiceCustomer Support Services FAX