Seagate PERSONAL STORAGE 3100 User Manual

Hardware and Operating System Requirements for

Pre-Installation:

Thank You

Thank you for selecting a Maxtor Personal Storage product. Please
follow these instructions to take full advantage of its features.

Handling Precautions

If these handling precautions are not followed, damage to the Personal
Storage product may result-which may void your product warranty.
Please see the warranty section for additional information.

• DO NOT open the product.

Opening the product will void
the warranty

DO NOT bu• mp, jar, drop, or

move this device while in
operation as it may result in
loss of data

DO NOT• stack the Personal

Storage 3100

DO NOT• set or operate the

Personal Storage 3100 on its
side

DO • NOT disconnect any

cables while copying files
without properly unplugging or
dismounting the device via
your operating system - as this
can result in data loss and
possible damage to the internal
hard drive

DO NOT• send any liquids or

drinks on the product - as they
will damage the internal
electronics

Windows PC

• Pentium II-class equivalent processor or later

• Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP

• 64MB RAM or more as required by operating system

• Internet connection (for Windows 98SE)

NOTE: Macintosh Systems are NOT supported with this product.

Kit Components

The Maxtor Personal Storage 3100 comes complete with
components shown here. Please familiarize yourself with each of
these items prior to installation.

• Personal Storage 3100

• Power Adapter

• USB Interface Cable

• Maxtor Limited Warranty

USB Backward Compatibility

The Maxtor Personal Storage 3100 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 the USB 2.0 data
transfer rates.

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Windows PC Software Setup:

Windows Millennium/2000/XP

Maxtor has completely prepared your new personal storage 3100
with one large FAT32 partition. After you connect the drive to your

computer (see Part 3 Hardware - Installation for more
information), Windows will detect the "USB Mass Storage Device"

and install the drivers for it. Allow up to two minutes for your
computer to recognize the drive. Restart your system. Your drive
is now ready to use.

Windows 98SE

Additional drivers are required to use the Maxtor Personal Storage
3100 with Windows 98SE. These drivers can be downloaded from:

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NOTE: The software drivers MUST be installed prior to connecting

the Personal Storage 3100 to your Windows PC.

File Name: PS3100_98SE_Drivers.exe
File Download Size: 1.61 MB
File Version: 1.0
Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 98

Click on the link for "Download Personal Storage 3100/Win98SE
Driver".

Please follow these steps for proper installation:

1. Download and extract PS3100_98SE_Drivers.exe to the
computer to which you connect the Personal Storage to. Maxtor
suggests that you extract the file to the C:\> drive.

2. Browse to the C:\PS3100_98SE_Drivers folder and double-click
on the 3100_98SE_Drivers file. This will launch the InstallShield
Wizard.

3. At the Welcome Screen, click Next

4. Review and accept the terms of the License Agreement and
click Next.

5. At this point, the drivers will install for the Personal Storage

3100. When prompted, click Finish.

6. Close all windows and shutdown your PC

7. Connect the Personal Storage 3100 to your PC and reboot.

Personal Storage 3100 Installation

To connect your new Maxtor personal storage 3100 to your
computer, please follow these simple steps. If these steps are not
performed in order, the Personal Storage 3100 may not function
properly.

Powered Cord Connections

1. Ensure that your computer is turned on and is running one of
the required operating systems.

Plug the one-pin male connecto2. r into the back of the Personal
Storage 3100’s DC power-in connector.

3. Connect the female end of the power cord into the power
adapter.

4. Plug the male connector from the power adapter into your
power source.

Personal Storage 3100 Installation Guide

Hardware – Installation:

Figure 1 - Connecting the Power

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