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Contents subject to change without prior notice. Warnings: Wear an antistatic wrist strap to take other suitable measures Pci is a registered trademark of PLANEX COMMUNICATIONS INC. to prevent electrostatic discharge whenever handling the equipment. All other trademarks belong to their respective proprietors.
About this Manual RX-35F Appendix Chapter 1 Introduction Appendix A Describes the USB HDD case and its exterior features. Be sure to read this chapter before installing the product. Installation Procedure for Macintosh Users Provides a step-by-step installation procedure for Macintosh computers. Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Appendix B...
RX-35F RX-35F Chapter 1 Introduction Verifying the Installation ........ Removing the RX-35F ........About IEEE1394 ..........Chapter 5 Using a New Hard Disk Drive Product Overview ..........Windows98SE ..........Features ............Windows2000 ........... System Requirements ........Packing List ............. Appendix A Parts Terminology ...........
Chapter 1 Introduction RX-35F About IEEE1394 IEEE1394 is a new high-speed serial interface standard specified by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The technology was originally developed as "FireWire" by Apple Computer, Inc. IEEE1394 facilitates data transfers to a maximum rate of 400Mbps. Up to 63 devices with IEEE1394 support can be connected in one stream, and the maximum spacing between adjacent devices is 4.5 meters.
RX-35F RX-35F One of the advantages of IEEE1394 is its support of isochronous transfer Warning: mode. This transfer scheme is especially suitable for devices including The portable HDD case operates in Self-Power mode. Please be sure to use digital video cameras and digital audio equipment that need to play back the supplied AC power adapter with the product.
RX-35F RX-35F °¥ LED The LED indicator illuminates in green whenever the device is Packing List active (powered). The LED is turned off if the IEEE1394 port or Open the shipping carton of the RX-35F and carefully unpack its contents. attached IEEE1394 device fails.
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation RX-35F This chapter describes how to install a HDD (hard disk drive) to the portable HDD case. The HDD case supports a 3.5"and 2.5" internal HDD for desktop or notebook PCs. If you are using a 3.5" HDD, please refer to Section 2-1. If you are installing a 2.5"...
RX-35F RX-35F the inner side of the 40pin IDE connector of the HDD (toward the pin near the power connector). When the 3.5"HDD is mounted, its upper (top) side faces up. * Set the jumper(s) of the HDD to Master. (For HDDs from WesternDigital: Single config.) 5.
Chapter 3 Installation under Windows98SE RX-35F This chapter provides step-by-step procedures to install the HDD case under Windows98 Second Edition. Connecting the RX-35F to a PC Since the RX-35F supports Hot Plug, you can attach the adapter without powering off the adapter as well as the PC. Moreover, there is no need to install a device driver in advance;...
RX-35F RX-35F Verifying the Installation Removing the RX-35F 1. Open Control Panel in My Computer. The RX-35F supports Hot Plug and it may be removed while the PC and the 2. Open the System icon, and click on the Device Manager tab. adapter itself are up and running.
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Chapter 4 Installation under Windows2000 RX-35F This chapter provides a step-by-step installation procedure of the RX-35F under Windows2000. Connecting the RX-35F to a PC Since the RX-35F supports Hot Plug, you can attach the adapter without powering off the adapter as well as the PC. Moreover, there is no need to install a device driver in advance;...
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RX-35F RX-35F Verifying the Installation Removing the RX-35F 1. Open Control Panel in My Computer, and then open System as well. The RX-35F supports Hot Plug and it may be removed while the PC and the 2. Select the Hardware tab, and then click on the Device Manager tab. adapter itself are up and running.
Chapter 5 Using a New Hard Disk Drive RX-35F 3. The following window will appear, and the system asks if you really wish This chapter explains what steps you need to take to use a new HDD for the to stop the device. To stop the device, click on the OK button. first time.
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RX-35F RX-35F 3. The utility asks whether you want the system to support high-capacity 5. The utility lists all the IDE HDD's connected to the PC. Select the drive disks. If the capacity of your HDD is 2GB or greater, enter "Y" to enable whose "Usage"...
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RX-35F RX-35F 7. When all configuration tasks are done, press the ESC key to exit the FDISK utility. 8. At the MS-DOS prompt, type "EXIT" and press the Enter key to exit the command prompt window. 9. Restart your PC. 10.
RX-35F RX-35F the mouse pointer to this area and click the right button of your mouse. Windows98SE From the list, select "Create a Partition". Caution: Any misuse of the Disk Management option may COMPLETELY DELETE the entire contents of your hard disk drive. Great care should be taken to use the Disk Management option at any moment.
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RX-35F RX-35F 5. In the next window, you can select the type of partition you wish to 7. Now, you can assign a drive number (letter) to the new HDD. Enter a create. Select a partition type and click on the Next button. In this example, drive letter and click on the Next button.
Appendix A Installation Procedure for Macintosh Users RX-35F 9. Click on the Finish button in the next window to format the HDD. After This section will describe how to install Macintosh driver for the RX-35F the HDD has been formatted, it is ready for use. and what steps are required to attach the HDD case to your Macintosh.
RX-35F RX-35F Connecting the RX-35F to a Macintosh Removing the RX-35F 1. Turn on the power of the RX-35F. 1. Drag the RX-35F HDD icon on the desktop into the Trashcan. The 2. Using a IEEE1394 cable, connect the IEEE1394 port on the adapter to the device will be "un"-mounted.
Appendix B Appendix C Troubleshooting Specifications Please consult the following troubleshooting information if you have Standards Conformance : IEEE1394-1995, IEEE1394a (Version 2.9) encountered a problem during installation or operation of this product. Connectors : IEEE1394 Connector x 2 Supported HDDs : 2.5"/3.5"...
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