PC Mode (Setup)

By connecting this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable, it can be utilized as an external drive.

System Requirements

System requirements are shown below.

Compatible PC Models

• PC / AT compatible (PCs with USB port)

 

 

OS Compatibility

• Windows® 98SE • Windows® 2000 • Windows® Me • Windows® XP

PC must come factory equipped with a USB port and preinstalled with one of the OS listed above.

For Windows 98SE, a CD-ROM drive is required to install the driver.

If more than one USB device is connected to a PC, or if a USB hub or USB extension cable is used, correct operation is not guaranteed.

Setup (Connections)

1 Turn on the PC and start Windows.

2 Install a fully charged battery, then connect AC adaptor, then turn this unit on. (p. 18)

3 Connect unit to PC with supplied USB cable.

PC begins automatic hardware detection. Messages displayed depend on OS used.

Windows 98SE requires a dedicated driver. See next page for the driver install procedure.

Caution

Connect USB cable correctly, referring to the symbol on the PC USB port. For more on USB connection, see your PC manual.

For PC connection, a fully charged battery must be installed, followed by the AC adaptor. Without a battery installed, power will not be supplied. It is recommended that you charge the battery fully before use.

Never disconnect USB cable or AC adaptor during communication between the unit and PC. Otherwise, operation will terminate abnormally. If this happens, restart the PC, immediately run ScanDisk/CheckDisk, and make a backup of data. (p. 9) Data integrity cannot be guaranteed, even if this procedure is followed, so always place the unit on a stable, level surface, and never disconnect USB cable or AC adaptor during use. Refer to page 49 for what to do if the HDD SAFETY is activated.

Always start up the computer before connecting the USB cable.

– Note –

With USB cable connection, PC may take longer to detect this unit. During this period, no operations can be performed from the PC.

USB

USB

2

Terminal

Terminal

 

3

 

AC Adaptor

USB Cable

DC IN

2

 

(supplied)

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