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Chapter 1. Hardware User's Guide
This chapter contains instructions for installing and using the IBM Portable 40 GB
Hard Disk Drive with Rescue and Recovery.
Note: Before you install and use the IBM Portable 40GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive with
Product description
The IBM Portable 40 GB Hard Disk Drive with Rescue and Recovery is a portable,
lightweight, high-speed USB hard disk drive that is compatible with the USB 2.0
standard which enables data transfers that are up to 40 times faster than through
USB 1.1 connections. The drive can be used with mobile or desktop computers and
is also compatible with USB 1.0 and USB 1.1 connections. After you install the
drive, it operates as a plug-and-play device and is hot-swappable; that is, you can
connect and disconnect the drive while the computer is running. See
"Disconnecting the drive from your computer" on page 3.
The option package includes:
v IBM Portable 40 GB Hard Disk Drive with Rescue and Recovery
v Primary USB cable (USB "A" to "mini B" connection)
v Auxiliary power cable
v User's Guide and Software CD that includes the Rapid Restore software and this
v Warranty flyer
v Carrying case
Hardware and software requirements
You must have the following hardware installed on your computer:
v Minimum 200MHz Intel
v 64 MB Random Access Memory (RAM)
v CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive to install the software on the included CD
v USB 1.1 or 2.0 ports
Your computer must have Microsoft
Windows XP installed to use the IBM Portable 40 GB Hard Disk Drive with Rescue
and Recovery.
Installing the drive
This section provides instructions for installing the drive.
To install the drive, complete the following procedure:
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004
Rescue and Recovery, be sure to read "Before you begin" on page vii.
online User's Guide
Note: Please keep this CD and make a copy of it. IBM cannot replace this CD,
nor can it be downloaded from the Web.
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