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by liquids in the product case; Damage to the products' interface or power connectors; Damage caused by use of non-Maxtor packaging; Damage caused by improper AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. Additionally, Maxtor does not warrant that the installation software for Macintosh OS and Windows OS will meet your - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 3
1 Introduction 1 Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 Components 2 System Requirements 3 Handling Precautions 3 About this Guide 4 Where to Go for Help 4 2 Installing the Drive 5 Step 1. Installing the Software 5 Step 2. Connecting the Drive 7 Step 3. Setting Up the Maxtor OneTouch™ Feature 11 - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 4
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The Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drive has the following features: • Large capacity • Maxtor OneTouch feature, the easy way to make a backup copy of your files • Plug and Play installation • High-speed performance • USB 1.1 and 2.0 • FireWire®/1394/i.LINK® (available with 5000DV and 5000XT) • Stacks - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 6
Amber - Activity FireWire Ports (5000DV, 5000XT only) Security Locking Slot Power Connector Figure 1. Personal Storage 5000 Features Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 External Hard Drive User's Guide FireWire Cable (5000DV, 5000XT only) Power Adapter USB Cable Installation CD Vertical Stand - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 7
USB 1.1 to high-speed USB 2.0 with a Maxtor USB 2.0 PCI Card for Windows or add a FireWire port to your PC with Maxtor's 1394/FireWire PCI Card. Both are available at www.maxtordirect.com in North America. • Do not remove any cables or power cords without properly disconnecting the drive through - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 8
and the software, contact one of the following: Maxtor Support Maxtor provides a comprehensive product support section on its web site, including the latest drivers, user guides, and 4 Introduction the Knowledge Base at www.maxtorkb.com (answers to common questions and problems). On the - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 9
2 Installing the Drive 2 This chapter describes how to install the Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drive, the Dantz Retrospect Express backup software, and activate the Maxtor OneTouch button. Install the software and hardware in the order presented in this chapter to ensure a successful installation - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 10
software, click Install to 2. Open the CD's icon and double click on the Install Retrospect Express icon. begin installing the software on your system. For Mac OS X, you will need to provide your Windows XP only:A Windows this software on. Click Install to continue. c. Remove the Maxtor Install - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 11
software. (Disregard for Installing 2 Drivers Only.) The drive will not operate with more than one computer at a time. M Maxtor does not support using the drive as a start-up disk for the Macintosh. The Maxtor Personal Storage 5000LE connects to your computer using the USB interface.The 5000DV - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 12
only operate on one interface at a time. Windows XP:To install your drive, using the USB interface, follow these steps: W 1. Attach the drive to your computer and the power adapter as instructed in this section. 2 The Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drive is also compatible with computers equipped - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 13
describes how to connect your Personal Storage 5000DV and 5000XT drive using the FireWire cable. For more information about the FireWire interface, go to http:// www.askfor1394.com. Windows 98SE: make sure you have first installed the Windows 98SE 1394 Storage Supplement. See "I want to install - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 14
driver. The Completing the Found Hardware Wizard screen appears with the message that it has finished installing software. Click Finish. " When you connect your drive to a Windows XP system a window other storage devices connected to your computer. If you're running Windows 2000 or XP, Maxtor - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 15
Maxtor with the Mac OS Extended format (also called HFS Plus) for proper operation with Retrospect Express software For further information, refer to "Administrator Privilege for Windows" on page 32. Mac OS X:An Alert . The next screen will ask you to personalize your copy. Enter your name and a - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 16
" By registering your new drive, you will have the 2 option of receiving product updates, special offers, and important information about other data storage solutions from Maxtor. "W From the pull-down File menu, select Exit to quit Retrospect. Push the button again on the front of your drive - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 17
system, registry (Windows) files, or Internet cache files. Each time you touch the button, Retrospect Express makes a copy of the folders and files on your source drive exactly as they exist at that time. 7. The Step 3 screen is displayed. Select the Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drive or other - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 18
Windows 98/2000/Me/XP This section describes how to format your drive with the Your Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drive was formatted at the NTFS file system for Windows 2000 or XP. 2 factory with the Windows complete explanation, see page 29 of "Troubleshooting and FAQs." 6. Select Format from - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 19
data before formatting. To format the drive for Mac OS 9 1. Plug the drive into the Macintosh computer using either the FireWire or USB cable. The drive icon appears on your desktop. 2. Disable the File Exchange control panel. a. From the Apple () menu, select Control Panels ➔ Extensions Manager - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 20
at the top of the window. 6. Select Mac OS Extended from the Volume Format drop-down list. 7. Enter a name for your drive in the Name field. 8. Select the check box next to Install Mac OS 9 Drivers. This will allow your select the Partition tab in the Disk Utility program and follow the instructions. - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 21
Double click on the Maxtor CD icon in this window This section describes how to install your new drive without showing the drives and folders on your system. installing Retrospect Express software. • Open the folder titled Drivers located on the Maxtor " The Maxtor OneTouch button feature will - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 22
a Later Time If you wish to install a complete copy of Retrospect Express software and the Maxtor OneTouch feature at a later time, you can do so by following the original installation instructions provided in this guide - Steps 1 - 3 on pages 5 - 13. You may see a message "Connect and search for - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 23
computer. Some of the basic ways you can use your new drive are: Your Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drive includes a full copy of the Dantz Retrospect Express software.The Retrospect 3 Express software includes many powerful and convenient • Move or copy files or folders from your other drives, CD - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 24
install wizard, select the Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Software option and follow the W The folder named Backup copy of Drive X, where X is the drive letter assigned by Windows. instructions. 4. Select the Dantz Retrospect Express User's Guide M The folder named Backup copy of your_disk_name - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 25
1. Start the Retrospect Express software. 2. Click on the Automate tab and click the Scripts button. 3. Select the Maxtor OneTouch script. Connecting and Disconnecting the Drive The FireWire and USB interfaces allow you to hot swap your new Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drive; that is, connect - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 26
From the desktop, drag the drive icon to the Trash. The drive disappears from the desktop. Moving Data Between Two Systems Your Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drive provides a great tool for moving large amounts of data between two systems.This section presents a few tips to remember. 2. Disconnect - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 27
run applications from your Maxtor Using a computer to capture and edit video recorded with a Personal Storage 5000 drive like any other Drive with NTFS" on Important Note for Windows 98SE and Me: page 14 for instructions. The Windows operating system expects applications to Reformatting the - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 28
on your Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drive.A popular web site to learn more about these audio applications is at http:// www.mp3.com. To use your drive to store your audio library, you need to specify a folder on the drive as the default location for audio files in your audio jukebox software. This - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 29
the drive plugged in all the time.The device is designed to run with the power on at all times. management feature supported on the FireWire interface and • Plug the drive's power supply into a power strip with an on/ Windows 2000, XP, and Mac OS. Table 1 shows where to find off switch so you can - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 30
problem can occur with Windows Me at larger disk sizes (starting above 80 GB). Further information is available on Microsoft's Web site at http://support.microsoft.com. Search their Support is compatible with most security locking cables, including those offered by Kensington. 26 Using Your Drive - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 31
your Maxtor Chapter Contents Personal Storage 5000 drive. General Troubleshooting You can find additional information in the Maxtor -speed port (Windows XP) 31 10. I'm having data transfer performance problems with my 31 USB 2.0 adapter card Application Troubleshooting 11. Applications - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 32
98SE Storage Supplement" on page 31 for details. power strip, try plugging it directly into the wall outlet. • Is your FireWire or USB interface card recognized 4 • Are the FireWire/USB cables connected properly? Verify that the cables are connected according to the installation instructions - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 33
have the most current Maxtor software? 3. My computer shows less drive capacity than on the If not, visit the Product Support area at: box label in period • Right-click the My Computer icon and select Explore. This opens a new window listing all the disk drives on your system. for a new car.The - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 34
do not see this file, follow the instructions in "Step 3. Setting Up the Maxtor OneTouch Feature" on page 11. 5. My drive is not copying or backing up a network drive Your Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 drive and Retrospect Express software are not supported for the purpose of copying or making backup - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 35
this Windows update as instructed. g. Later, when you connect the drive to your computer, a window will appear three (3) times called "Version Conflict." Click Yes each time to keep the existing files. USB Troubleshooting If the icon is not displayed, you need to install the 1394 Storage Supplement - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 36
Application Troubleshooting 11. Applications installed on the drive stopped running See "Installing Applications onYour Drive" on page 23 for an explanation of possible reasons for and solutions to this problem. W 14. Administrator Privilege for Windows During software installation, the Windows - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 37
Windows 98SE and Me, and is supported under Windows 2000 and XP.A single file is limited Capacity - The amount of information, measured in bytes, in size to 4 GB. that can be stored on a drive.Also known as storage capacity. FDISK - A software . On Device Driver - A software program that enables - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 38
, such as the Maxtor Personal Storage 5000 can be hot-swapped thus conserving power. Mb - (Megabit) When used to describe data storage, equal to Windows 2000 and XP operating system that organizes files on your computer. 5 Supports large capacity hard drives up to 2 TB. Operating System - Software - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 39
F M S symbols 4 FAQs 27 Mac OS Service and Support Numerics FAT32 file system extended format 14 Dantz 4 1394 (FireWire) interface considerations 14 formatting with OS 9.x 15 Maxtor 4 connecting 9 files Macintosh software restoring 20 format considerations 14 installing - Seagate Personal Storage 5000DV | Installation Guide (Windows) - Page 40
trademarks of Maxtor Corporation. Maxtor Personal Storage and Maxtor OneTouch are trademarks of Maxtor Corporation. Dantz, the Dantz logo, and Retrospect are registered trademarks and Retrospect Express is a trademark of Dantz Development Corporation. Mac, the Mac logo, iMac, Power Macintosh