If you are using Windows 98 SE, and your computer prompts you to insert the Windows 98 SE Installation CD after connecting your hard drive, it means you need to install additional FireWire (1394) support software from Microsoft. You should disconnect your hard drive, then locate, download, and install the latest FireWire (1394) drivers for Windows 98 SE from the Microsoft website http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com .

Your hard drive will appear as a new drive letter in My Computer.

Storing and Transferring Data

Once your properly formatted SmartDisk hard drive is connected to a Windows computer, it can be accessed and used like any other removable disk. You can drag files to your FireLite’s icon to copy them, navigate to your FireLite in Open or Save dialog boxes, or delete files stored on your SmartDisk hard drive. For information on copying, opening, or deleting files, consult your computer’s documentation.

Disconnecting FireLite from a Windows Computer

Your SmartDisk hard drive is hot-pluggable; it can be connected and disconnected without restarting your computer. To disconnect your SmartDisk hard drive at any time, perform the following steps. You can also disconnect your hard drive at any time while your computer is powered off.

Note: Please be careful to follow the correct procedure when disconnecting your SmartDisk hard drive. Simply unplugging the hard drive without first following the instructions below may result in damage to your hard drive and/or loss of data.

1.If you have files located on your SmartDisk hard drive open in any application, close them.

2.Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware button in the System Tray.

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SmartDisk FireWire 800 manual Disconnecting FireLite from a Windows Computer