Connecting/Disconnecting The Gmini 400 To/From Your Pc; Connecting The Gmini 400; Disconnecting The Gmini 400 From Your Computer - Archos Gmini 400 User Manual

Connecting/Disconnecting the Gmini 400
to/from your PC
Note that when the Gmini 400 is connected to a computer, it will use
more energy than usual. Your battery power will be consumed at a higher
rate than normal. If the Gmini 400 looses power while connected to your
computer you could damage your directory structure and/or loose data.
Thus, you should always use the AC adapter when connected to your
computer. Be careful to understand the disconnection procedure also since
disconnecting incorrectly can lead to data loss or computer/Gmini freeze
up. The Gmini 400 is not compatible with Windows
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available on the Archos web site. While connected as a hard disk to your
computer, the Gmini 400 buttons are blocked and are no longer functional.
13.1

Connecting the Gmini 400

1) Use the power adapter to prevent the Gmini 400 from shutting off due
to low power. (This could cause damage to the contents of the hard
disk if not done.)
2) Plug the USB cable into your running computer.
3) Turn on the Gmini 400 – wait until it completely boots up.
4) Plug the other end of cable into your now running Gmini 400.
When connected, the Gmini 400 will be
recognized as a Mass Storage Device and
display automatically within a few seconds
of being connected. You will see a new drive
letter, such as E: in My Computer called
JUKEBOX. You can now use the hard disk
called JUKEBOX like any other external
hard disk. Simply access it using Windows
from the Gmini 400's hard disk. If it is not
automatically recognized, please refer to the
troubleshooting section at the back of this
manual.
NT, Windows 95, or
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(second edition) drivers are
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You must update your operating system to a minimum
of version 9.2. Once done, you will not need any
special drivers or extensions. You simply plug the
Gmini 400 into your Macintosh as enumerated above,
and within a few seconds, the Gmini 400 will be
recognized as a mass storage device (Hard Disk) and
mount on the desktop. You can now use the Hard disk
called JUKEBOX like any other external hard disk.
We highly recommend that you update to Macintosh OS 10.2.4
or later.
version 10.1 may mount the Gmini 400 as a hard disk on your desktop,
but ONLY after a very long wait, up to 10 minutes. Version 10.0 of OS X
does not have the ability to properly recognize a mass storage device such
as the Gmini 400.
If you have OS 10.2, you must update to version
10.2.4 or newer. This is a free update from Apple
Computer. You will not require any special installation
of software drivers or extensions. You simply plug the
Gmini 400 into your Macintosh as enumerated above,
and within a few seconds, the Gmini 400 will be
recognized as a mass storage device (Hard Disk) and
mount on the desktop. You can now use the Hard disk
called JUKEBOX like any other external hard disk.
13.2

Disconnecting the Gmini 400 from your Computer

WARNING: You must properly remove (unmount) your Gmini 400 from
the computer before disconnecting the USB cable to avoid loss of data or
freezing the computer and/or the Gmini 400.
DO NOT SIMPLY PULL OUT THE USB CABLE AT ANY TIME!
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