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Pre
Installation
Thank You
Thank you for selecting the Maxtor Personal Storage
3000LE. Please follow these installation instructions
to reap the full benefits of your purchase.
USB Backward Compatibility
The Maxtor Personal Storage 3000LE is backward
compatible and can be used with current computer
systems with built-in USB 1.1 ports. If your computer
does not have USB 2.0 support built in, a USB 2.0
PCI adapter card is required to achieve USB 2.0 data
transfer rates.
Handling Precautions
If these handling precautions are not followed, dam-
age to the 3000LE may result and your warranty may
become void. Please see the Warranty section for
additional information.
• DO NOT bump, jar or drop this device as it may
cause loss of data.
• DO NOT stack device more than three units high.
• DO NOT set the device on its side as it may fall
over and damage the internal hard drive.
• DO NOT remove any cables or power without
properly disconnecting the device via your operat-
ing system – as this may cause data loss and pos-
sible damage to the internal hard drive.
• DO NOT set any liquids or drinks on the device.
Liquids will damage the internal electronics.
• DO NOT attempt to open the device. It will void
the warranty.
• NOT intended as a portable device.
Hardware and Operating System Requirements
for Windows PC
• Pentium II-class equivalent processor or higher
• 32MB of RAM
• Available USB 1.1* or USB 2.0 port
• Internet connection
• CD-ROM drive
• Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows
Millennium, Windows 2000 or Windows XP
* Upgrade to USB 2.0 with a Maxtor USB 2.0
Adapter Card (optional)
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Kit
Components
The Maxtor Personal Storage 3000LE comes
complete with the components shown here.
Please familiarize yourself with each of these
items prior to installation.
Personal Storage 3000LE
Power Adapter
USB Interface Cable
Personal Storage 3000LE
Installation Software for Macintosh and Windows
CD-ROM
Personal Storage 3000LE Installation Guide for Windows
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Hardware
Installation
Personal Storage Installation
To connect your new Maxtor Personal Storage
3000LE to your computer, please follow these simple
steps. If these steps are not performed in order, the
3000LE may not function properly.
Power Cord Connections
1. Ensure that your computer is turned on and is
running one of the required operating systems.
2. Plug the four-pin male connector with the flat side
facing up into the back of the 3000LE's DC
power-in connector (Figure 1).
Figure 1
Power Connection
3. Connect the female end of the power cord into
the power adapter (Figure 2).
Figure 2
Power Adapter
Connection
4. Plug the male connector from the power adapter
into your power source.
USB Data Cable Connections
1. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into any
available USB port on your computer.
2. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable into the
USB connection on the 3000LE (Figure 3).
Figure 3
USB Interface Cable
Hook-up
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Windows PC
Software Setup
Windows Millennium/2000/XP
Maxtor has completely setup your new Personal
Storage 3000LE with one large FAT32 partition.
1. Start your computer.
2. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into any
USB port on your computer.
3. Windows will detect the "USB Mass Storage
Device" and install the drivers for it.
4. Restart your system.
You are now ready to use your new Maxtor Personal
Storage 3000LE.
Windows 98SE
Additional drivers are required to use the Maxtor
Personal Storage 3000LE with Windows 98SE.
Please follow these steps for proper installation.
1. Without attaching the 3000LE, start your
computer.
2. Insert the Maxtor CD into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts.
4. Once the installer is finished, restart your computer.
5. Plug the larger end of the USB cable into any USB
port on your computer.
6. Windows will detect "USB Mass Storage Device."
You are now ready to use your new Maxtor Personal
Storage 3000LE.
Disconnecting the 3000LE
Right click on the Windows Unplug or Eject
Hardware icon in your system icon tray located at
the bottom right corner of your screen.
Reattaching the 3000LE
1. Plug the male connector from the power cord into
your electrical wall outlet.
2. Plug in the smaller end of the USB cable into the
USB connection on the 3000LE.
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Product
Registration
Take advantage of the benefits!
By registering your new 3000LE, you'll have the
option to receive product updates, special offers,
and important information about other data storage
solutions from Maxtor.
Simply point your web browser to:
www.maxtor.com – go to the product registration
page, and complete the short questionnaire.
Product Warranty
Maxtor's warranty obligations are limited to the terms set forth: Maxtor warrants
only to the original consumer purchaser that new Maxtor products will be free from
defects in material and workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase.
For a replacement product, the warranty on the replacement device is the remain-
der of the warranty on the original device or 90 days, whichever is longer. If you
discover a defect, Maxtor will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no
charge to you, provided you return it during the warranty period, with transporta-
tion charges prepaid, to Maxtor in Ireland, Singapore or the USA.
Products must be properly packaged in Maxtor packaging or Maxtor approved
packaging to obtain warranty service. Before returning a Maxtor product, please
contact Maxtor at: +353 1 204 1111 (in Europe) or 1-800-2MAXTOR (in U.S.) to
obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. A copy of the receipt or a
bill of sale bearing the appropriate Maxtor serial number and model number may
be required for warranty service. The warranty applies only to the Maxtor products
that can be identified by the Maxtor trademark, trade name, serial number or logo
affixed to them. Maxtor does not warrant any product that is not manufactured by,
for or with permission from Maxtor.
This warranty is not applicable to: Abnormal wear and tear; Abuse, unreasonable
use, mistreatment, or neglect; Damage caused during installation of the Product;
Damage caused by the equipment or system with which the product is used;
Damage caused by modification or repair not made or authorized by Maxtor;
Product whose Maxtor Serial Number has been removed or defaced; Damage
caused by liquids in the product case; Damage to the products' interface or power
connectors; Damage caused by use of non-Maxtor packaging; Damage caused by
improper or improperly used packaging; Products that are determined to be stolen.
THIS WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED. MAXTOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, MAXTOR DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE
INSTALLATION SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS OS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIRE-
MENTS NOR THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS THAT THE OPERATION OF THE
PROGRAM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. NO MAXTOR DEAL-
ER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY MODIFICATION,
EXTENSION OR ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY.
MAXTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR
UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS
OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, DOWNTIME, GOODWILL, DAMAGE OR REPLACE-
MENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY, AND ANY COSTS OF RECOVERING,
PROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR
USED WITH MAXTOR DISK DRIVES OR MAXTOR PRODUCTS CONTAINING MAX-
TOR DISK DRIVES OR ANY SOFTWARE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH.
Some states/jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limita-
tions or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
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