Hitachi HMS360606D5CF00, HMS360604D5CF00, HMS300603D5CF00 Quick installation guide

Quick Installation Guide

Hitachi 3K6 Microdrive

CF+ Type II

Models: HMS360606D5CF00

HMS360604D5CF00 HMS300603D5CF00

Handling precautions

• Follow these suggestions to optimize the use of

your Hitachi Microdrive, as well as those devices in which it is installed:

• Do not seal the breather hole! Sealing the

breather hole may result in loss of data.

• Do not press on the drive! Do not apply any

force to the drive during handling or installation.

• Always handle the drive with care to prevent

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

• Handle the drive carefully by the edges. Do not

touch any exposed printed circuit board.

• Do not write on the label or remove it. Do not

apply additional labels.

• Always carry the drive in its plastic case.

• Do not drop the drive.

• Do not expose the drive to wet conditions.

• Do not place the drive near a strong magnetic

field.

• Do not expose the drive to extreme tempera-

tures.

• Do not use the drive in CF+

without an ejection mechanism.

• The Microdrive may become hot during opera-

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

Type II slots

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 Hitachi Microdrive.

y Using the Hitachi Microdrive with a PC card adapter

With a PC card adapter the Hitachi 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.

With both facing upward (the arrow at the upper left corner of the Microdrive), slide the Hitachi Microdrive firmly along the track into the PC card adapter. [If either is not facing upward, the Microdrive will not fit into the track.]

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

y Using the Hitachi Microdrive without a PC card

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

If your PC does not recognize the Hitachi Microdrive

With the Plug & Play feature of Windows® XP and 2000 your PC should automatically recognize the Hitachi 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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Compatibility Matrix

For a list of compatible systems, see the Microdrive Compatibility Matrix -

http://www.hitachigst.com/hddt/situdtest.nsf

Product information

The latest product information can be obtained from -

http://www.hitachigst.com/microdrive

This includes:

• Developers Corner

• Complete product specifications

• Microdrive White Paper – “The Multifaceted

Microdrive.”

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Product information is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a warranty.

Information is true as of the date of publication and is subject to change. Actual results may vary.

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