Personal Storage 3100 Installation Guide
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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:
www.maxsupportPS3100.com
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.
Hardware – Installation:
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 connecto
2.
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.
Figure 1 - Connecting the Power