SOFTWARE INSTALLATION- Firewire
Windows Systems
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Installation on a Windows system requires either Windows
Windows 98/ME
(for Windows ME installation, please skip to step 4)
Please be sure to have your Windows 98/ME installation CD available as it may be required during installation.
1.Before connecting your MicroNet Firewire Storage Device, please install the Microsoft 1394 (Microsoft Support Document Q242975). This update can be downloaded from Microsoft or from the MicroNet Support web page.
2.Connect and power on your MicroNet Firewire Storage Device,
and reboot your computer.
3.Plug and Play will detect your MicroNet Firewire Storage Device and will automatically install the necessary software. Should any Version Conflict dialog boxes pop up, click YES to keep the existing files. Do not click on the cancel button, as this will prohibit the drivers from loading properly. These dia-
log boxes will only display the first time you install your external storage.
4.Right click on “My Computer” on your desktop, and select Properties. Click on the Device Manager tab (see top illustra-
tion,) locate the new device, and click the “Properties” button
5.Under the “Settings” Tab, check the “removable” checkbox (See bottom illustration)
6.Press the “OK” button and reboot. Your MicroNet Firewire Storage Device is ready to use!
Windows 2000/XP
Windows ME, 2000, and Windows XP will autodetect your MicroNet
Storage Devices and mount them automatically!
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION- USB
Windows Systems
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Installation on a Windows system requires Windows 98 or greater. The USB drivers for your product do not support Windows 98/Windows NT4 or eariler. No Additional software is necessary for installation under Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.
Windows 98
Please be sure to have your Windows 98SE installation CD available as it may be required during installation.
1.Before connecting your MicroNet USB Storage Device, please insert the included driver CDRom and run “TPPINST.EXE”. Select Complete Install, and reboot the computer when prompted. This is only required the first time you install a MicroNet USB Storage Device.
2.Connect and power on your MicroNet USB Storage Device
3.Plug and Play will detect your MicroNet USB Storage Device and will automatically install the necessary software.
4.Right click on “My Computer” on your desktop, and select Properties. Click on the Device Manager tab (see top illustra- tion,) locate the new device, and click the “Properties” button
5.Under the “Settings” Tab, check the “removable” checkbox (See bottom illustration)
6.Press the “OK” button and reboot. Your MicroNet USB Storage Device is ready to use!
Windows ME/2000/XP
Windows ME, 2000, and Windows XP will autodetect your MicroNet Storage Devices and mount them automatically!
Note: in order to reach USB 2.0 speeds, you must have a com- puter or host adapter that has USB 2.0 support. Your MicroNet storage device will autosense the highest available connection speed.
Should you experience any trouble installing your drive, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our support staff is always ready to assist you!
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