Panasonic SVPT1PPS SVPT1 User Guide - Page 42
Pc Mode, Pc Mode Setup
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PC Mode (Setup) By connecting this unit to a PC via the supplied USB cable, it can be utilized as an external drive. System Requirements System requirements are shown below. Compatible PC Models • PC / AT compatible (PCs with USB port) OS Compatibility • Windows® 98SE • Windows® 2000 • Windows® Me • Windows® XP PC must come factory equipped with a USB port and preinstalled with one of the OS listed above. • For Windows 98SE, a CD-ROM drive is required to install the driver. • If more than one USB device is connected to a PC, or if a USB hub or USB extension cable is used, correct operation is not guaranteed. Setup (Connections) 1 Turn on the PC and start Windows. 2 Install a fully charged battery, then connect AC adaptor, then turn this unit on. (p. 18) 3 Connect unit to PC with supplied USB cable. • PC begins automatic hardware detection. Messages displayed depend on OS used. • Windows 98SE requires a dedicated driver. See next page for the driver install procedure. Caution • Connect USB cable correctly, referring to the symbol on the PC USB port. For more on USB connection, see your PC manual. • For PC connection, a fully charged battery must be installed, followed by the AC adaptor. Without a battery installed, power will not be supplied. It is recommended that you charge the battery fully before use. • Never disconnect USB cable or AC adaptor during communication between the unit and PC. Otherwise, operation will terminate abnormally. If this happens, restart the PC, immediately run ScanDisk/CheckDisk, and make a backup of data. (p. 9) Data integrity cannot be guaranteed, even if this procedure is followed, so always place the unit on a stable, level surface, and never disconnect USB cable or AC adaptor during use. Refer to page 49 for what to do if the HDD SAFETY is activated. • Always start up the computer before connecting the USB cable. - Note - • With USB cable connection, PC may take longer to detect this unit. During this period, no operations can be performed from the PC. USB USB Terminal Terminal 3 USB Cable (supplied) 42 DC IN 2 AC Adaptor 2