Maxtor Personal Storage 3100 User Manual

Personal Storage 3100 Installation Guide
www.maxsupportPS3100.com
Pre-Installation:
Thank You
Thank you for selecting a Maxtor Personal Storage product. Please
follow these instructions to take full advantage of its features.
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 bu• mp, jar, drop, or
move this device while in
operation as it may result in
loss of data
DO NOT• stack the Personal
Storage 3100
DO NOT• set or operate the
Personal Storage 3100 on its
side
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• send any liquids or
drinks on the product - as they
will damage the internal
electronics
Hardware and Operating System Requirements for
Windows PC
• Pentium II-class equivalent processor or later
• Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• 64MB RAM or more as required by operating system
• Internet connection (for Windows 98SE)
NOTE: Macintosh Systems are NOT supported with this product.
Kit Components
The Maxtor Personal Storage 3100 comes complete with
components shown here. Please familiarize yourself with each of
these items prior to installation.
• Personal Storage 3100
• Power Adapter
• USB Interface Cable
• Maxtor Limited Warranty
USB Backward Compatibility
The Maxtor Personal Storage 3100 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.

Maxtor Personal Storage 3100 Specifications

Capacity and Model Numbers

capacity	80GB, 100GB, 200GB, 250GB
model number	M01B080, M01E100, M01E200, M01H250

Drive Configuration

RPM	7200
cache buffer for 80GB model	2MB
cache buffer for 100GB and 200GB models	8MB
cache buffer for 250GB model	16MB

Performance

average seek time for 80GB model	≤ 9.3ms
bus transfer rate (maximum)	480 Mb/sec

Environmental Specifications

operating temperature (Celsius)	5º C to 35º C
operating temperature (Fahrenheit)	41ºF to 95ºF

Physical Specifications

dimensions	1.75 x 6.0 x 8.75 inches

Power Requirements

AC input voltage	100-240 VAC
input frequency	47-63 Hz

Summary

Pre-Installation

Thank You

Expresses gratitude for selecting the Maxtor Personal Storage product.

Handling Precautions

Lists essential safety and handling guidelines to prevent product damage and warranty voiding.

Hardware and Operating System Requirements

Windows PC Requirements

Details processor, OS, RAM, and internet needs for Windows PC compatibility.

Kit Components

Lists all items included in the Maxtor Personal Storage 3100 package prior to installation.

USB Backward Compatibility

Explains compatibility with USB 1.1 ports and requirements for USB 2.0 speeds.

Windows PC Software Setup

Windows Millennium/2000/XP Setup

Describes automatic driver installation for Windows ME, 2000, and XP operating systems.

Windows 98SE Setup

Outlines steps for downloading and installing drivers required for Windows 98SE.

Hardware Installation

Powered Cord Connections

Provides step-by-step instructions for connecting the power adapter to the device.

USB Data Cable Connections

Illustrates and describes how to connect the USB data cable to the computer and drive.

Disconnecting the Personal Storage 3100

Safe Removal Procedure

Details the correct steps for safely disconnecting the device from the computer.

Reconnecting the Personal Storage 3100

Reconnection Steps

Explains how to reconnect the device after it has been safely disconnected.

Formatting Your Drive

Formatting Your Drive with NTFS

Guides users on reformatting the drive to the NTFS file system for larger files.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Drive Not Appearing

Troubleshoots why the Personal Storage 3100 might not be recognized by the system.

Diagnostic Utility

Instructions on downloading and running the Maxtor diagnostic tool for the drive.

Drive Capacity Discrepancy

Explains why reported drive capacity may differ from the box label due to numbering systems.

Slow USB 1.1 Performance

Addresses slow performance issues when using the USB 1.1 interface for data transfer.

High-Speed Device/Low-Speed Port Message

Explains the Windows XP message about high-speed devices on low-speed ports.

USB 2.0 Adapter Card Issues

Helps resolve performance problems related to USB 2.0 adapter cards.