Maxtor Personal Storage 3000LE Installation Manual

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Pre
Installation
Thank you for selecting a Maxtor product.Your
Maxtor Personal Storage™ product is an external
hard drive that allows you to add storage to your
computer to hold and organize your documents,
videos, music, photos, graphics, and more.
Please refer to the reverse side of this installation
guide for product warranty information.

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.
Hardware and Operating System
Requirements for Windows
• Pentium II-class equivalent processor or higher
• 32 MB of RAM or higher if required by
operating system
• Available USB 1.1* or USB 2.0 port
• Internet connection (for system updates)
• 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)
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
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 Connector Hook-up
3. Connect the female end of the power cord into
the power adapter (Figure 2).
Figure 2
Power Adapter Hook-up
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.
After you connect the drive to your computer,
Windows will detect the "USB Mass Storage Device"
and install the drivers for it.
Allow up to 2 minutes for your computer to
recognize the drive.
Note that Windows will use its own drivers. Do not
use the Installation CD supplied with this product.
Restart your system.
Your drive is now ready to use.
Windows 98SE
Additional drivers are required to use the Maxtor
Personal Storage 3000LE with Windows 98SE.
Please follow these steps for proper installation.
1. Install your hardware as instructed. When you
connect the drive to your computer with the USB
cable, the Windows Add New Hardware Wizard
will appear. Click Next on this first screen.
2. Insert the 3000LE Driver disk into your CD-ROM
drive.
3. On the second screen, select the option to
Search for the best driver and click Next.
4. On the third screen, select the option to search
the CD-ROM for a driver and click Next.
5. The Hardware Wizard should find a driver on the
CD-ROM called MXOFX.INF. Click Next to install
this driver.
6. After a moment, the Hardware Wizard should tell
you Windows has finished installing the software.
Click Finish.
7. A couple of information screens will appear
briefly. Your drive is now ready to use.

Disconnecting the 3000LE

Right click on the Windows Unplug or Eject
Hardware icon in your System Tray icon 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.
4 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.
www.maxtor.com
P/N: 20163101, rev. A/Windows