User manual MAXTOR PERSONAL STORAGE 3200

[. . . ] · Personal Storage 3200 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 bump, jar, drop, or move this device while in operation as it may result in loss of data · DO NOT stack the Personal Storage 3200 · DO NOT set or operate the Personal Storage 3200 on its side without first being connected to its vertical stand · 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 spill any liquids or drinks on the product - as they will damage the internal electronics · Power Adapter · USB Interface Cable USB Backward Compatibility The Maxtor Personal Storage 3200 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. Windows PC Setup: Windows 2000 / XP Maxtor has completely prepared your new personal storage 3200 with one large NTFS partition. [. . . ] Connect the female end of the power cord into the power adapter. Plug the male connector from the power adapter into your power source. Figure 1 - Connecting the Power www. maxtor. com Personal Storage 3200 User's Guide Troubleshooting & FAQs: 1. The Personal Storage 3200 does not appear on my system. Make sure all power connectors on the drive and power adapter are securely plugged in. If the drive is plugged into a power strip, try plugging it directly into the wall outlet. Verify that the cables are connected according to the installation instructions in "Step 3 Hardware Installation ­ Power Cord Connections". Have you tried cycling the power for the drive?· While your computer is running, unplug the USB cable from the drive, and then unplug the drive's power cord. · Wait ten seconds; plug the power cable back into the drive. · Wait another ten seconds, plug the USB cable in. See if the drive appears on your system. Is your USB interface card recognized and working properly in the Device Manager?To open the Device Manager: · Select Start Settings Control Panel. The System Properties dialog box appears. Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager. · Double-click the entry for the Universal Serial Bus Controller. An entry should show for the Personal Storage 3200. Have you installed the latest Microsoft Service Pack?The most current Service Pack(s) contain drivers that assist with the recognition of USB devices. Go to www. microsoft. com for more information. [. . . ] You can however use your drive to store the data for many applications over a USB 1. 1 interface. I get a message stating that I have a high-speed device connected to a low-speed port in Windows XP. Windows XP is letting you know that you have connected your USB 2. 0 drive to a USB 1. 1 port and you will not have the highspeed capabilities that you would have with a USB 2. 0 port. I'm having data transfer performance problems with my USB 2. 0 adapter card. [. . . ]