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Do not plug the DirectHD cable in any USB port of the AL series when
the other end is plugged in the DirectHD port.
•
When the AL series is properly connected to the host computer, the
DirectHD READY lamp on the AL series turns green.
•
When the AL series is recognized as an external hard disk, a dialog box
may appear. In this case, click Cancel.
Accessing to AL Series from Host Computer
Once the AL series is recognized as an external hard disk of the host computer, the
hard disk(s) of the AL series is displayed as XXX(F:) or XXX(G:) in the
My
Computer
window on the host computer.
•
The drive name such as (F:) or (G:) varies depending on the
environment of the host computer.
•
If you set a user password to the AL series in the Setup Utility, the AL
series is not recognized as the external hard disk but as removable
disk. In order to access the hard disk of the AL series, cancel the
password. (Refer to the Canceling Password on the later page.)
Disconnecting AL Series from Host Computer
Before unplugging the DirectHD cable, stop the device by following these steps.
You must stop the device before removing the DirectHD cable from the
AL series and the host computer.
Stopping Device
On Windows XP Professional/Home
1.
Click
Safely Remove Hardware
icon ( ) on the taskbar. If you cannot find the
icon, click to show all kinds of icons.
2.
Click
Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device – Drives (XX:, XX:).
The
Safe
To Remove Hardware
dialog appears. (XX is a drive name of your AL series.)
On Windows 2000
1.
Click
Unplug or Eject Hardware
icon ( ) on the taskbar.
