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Before Using the Unit
You can use the unit without having to install a device driver.
Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and
Windows 98 SE
You can use the unit with the default device driver of your operating system.
Connect the unit to the IEEE 1394 port (or i.LINK port on certain computers) of your
computer. Your Windows operating system automatically detects the unit and you can
start using it immediately.
Mac OS 9.0 or Higher
You can use the unit with the default device driver of your operating system.
Connect the unit to the FireWire port of your computer. Your Mac OS automatically
detects the unit and you can start using it immediately.
Using the Unit
When you connect the unit to your computer with the IEEE 1394 cable, the Portable
HardDisk Media appears as “GIGA VAULT (D:)” (where “D” is the letter of the drive.
This letter may vary depending on your computer). The Portable HardDisk Media is
recognized as an external mass storage device, therefore you can use it as you would any
other hard disk to save files and/or folders.
The access indicator on the Portable HardDisk Media allows you to
verify its status when you access it.
Indicator
Status
Green, lit
Portable HardDisk Media is on standby.
Orange, flashing
Data transfer in progress. (Never disconnect the
unit or cable when the Portable HardDisk Media
is in this state.)
Off
The AC adaptor is not connected and operation
under bus power is not possible (when using the
6-pin to 4-pin cable).
Access indicator
