Plextor PX-504UF, Installation And User Manual

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Section 2. Installing Your PX-504UF
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If You’re Using FireWire
If you are using FireWire (IEEE 1394), remember these hints for better
operation:
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You can daisy-chain the PX-504UF with other FireWire devices. But
in this case, do not connect or disconnect devices from the chain
when the PX-504UF is operating.
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Also note that the PX-504UF’s performance may not achieve its
maximum rated values if the drive is connected in a daisy chain with
other devices.
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The PX-504UF is not bus powered—that is, it doesn’t get its power
from the IEEE 1394 cable—so you have to use the bundled AC
adapter.
If You Have a Macintosh
If you have a Macintosh, use the following procedure to install your
PX-504UF drive:
1. Turn on the Macintosh.
2. Ensure you are running Macintosh OS 9.1 or higher (for FireWire
and USB 1.1) or OS X (for USB 2.0).
3. On the PX-504UF, set the rear-panel interface switch to USB or
IEEE 1394, corresponding to the interface you will be using.
4. Connect the AC adapter to your PX-504UF.
5. Turn the drive’s POWER switch ON (the “1” is depressed).
6. Connect the USB or IEEE 1394 cable from your PX-504UF drive to
the Macintosh computer.