Hitachi DMDM-10340, DMDM-10170 Quick installation guide

IBM storage products

Quick installation guide

IBM Microdrive™

CF+ Type II

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Models:

DMDM-10340
DMDM-10170

Handling precautions

Follow these suggestions to optimize the use of your
IBM Microdrive, as well as those devices in which it is
installed:

Ÿ Do not cover the breather hole! Covering the

breather hole may result in loss of data.

Ÿ Do not press on the drive! Do not apply any force

to the drive during handling or installation.

Ÿ Always handle the drive with care to prevent

damage from shock, vibration, or electrostatic dis­charge (ESD).

Ÿ Handle the drive carefully by the edges. Do not

touch any exposed printed circuit board.

Ÿ Do not write on the label or remove it. Do not apply

additional labels.

Ÿ Always carry the drive in its plastic case.
Ÿ Do not drop the drive.
Ÿ Do not expose the drive to wet conditions.
Ÿ Do not place the drive near a strong magnetic field.

Quick installation procedure

Note: Back up all data before beginning installation!

Refer to the manual that came with your computer,
camera, or other device to determine if it is compatible
with the CF+ Type II or the PC card type II drive/ inter­face adapter and to find instructions on inserting and
removing the IBM microdrive.

Using the IBM Microdrive with a PC card adapter
With a PC card adapter the IBM Microdrive can be
installed in devices such as digital cameras or PCs that
have a PC card type II slot. If your Microdrive did not
come with a PC card, it can be purchased separately.

1. Align the
of the

2. Insert the IBM Microdrive firmly into the PC card.

Note: When inserting or removing the PC card,
hold the PC card, not the IBM Microdrive.

Using the IBM Microdrive without a PC card adapter

The IBM Microdrive is compatible with the CF+ Type II
standard and can be used in devices with the
CF+ Type II slot without an adapter card. Refer to the
manual shipped with the device to determine its slot
type.

 mark of the IBM Microdrive with that

PC card.

Ÿ Do not expose the drive to extreme temperatures.
Ÿ Do not use the drive in CF+

an ejection mechanism.

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Type II slots without

Ÿ The Microdrive may become hot during operation.

Be careful when removing the drive from the host
device immediately after operation.

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If your PC is not recognizing the IBM Microdrive

With the Plug & Play feature of Windows® 98 and 95
your PC should automatically recognize the IBM Micro­drive. If it does not do so, do the following:

1. In Windows select Start and Settings.

2. Click Control Panel.

3. Click the Hardware icon, click Next.

4. Select No in the Hardware Wizard, click Next.

5. Select Hard disk controller as the hardware type,
click Next.

6. Specify Standard IDE/ESDI hard disk controller

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Operating systems

The IBM Microdrive has been tested for general compa­tibility with the following operating systems:

• Windows 98

• Windows 95

• Windows CE

• Apple® OS (refer to the URL below for the appli-

cable operating systems)

Other operating systems may be compatible with the
IBM Microdrive but have not been tested.

Product information

The latest product information can be obtained from
http://www.ibm.com/storage/microdrive
including

• Technical tips

• Complete product specifications

• List of compatible devices

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Date: 23 May, 2000

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