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USER MANUAL QDISK ARCHOS

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Part 15 of the FCC regulations. These requirements are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential area. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular environment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference, to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off. The user is advised to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods: Reorient or relocate the receiving unit's antenna; Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to a different power outlet other than the one where the receiver is connected; Consult a certified television or radio technician for assistance. CAUTION: any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer of this device will void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Part 15 - Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference;

2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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1. QDISK Quick Installation Guide

1.1 System Requirements:

System Requirements: a computer with Windows 98, 98 SE, ME, 2000 or XP and USB 2.0 port.

1.2 Parts Description:

USB 2.0 Ports Allows connection to a computer through USB 2.0 cable

Power Socket 12V power supply socket for a DC Adapter

Green Power Light It is on when hard drive is powered

Red Busy Light It is on when the computer accesses the hard drive

2. Quick Start Guide – Installation

2.1 Hardware Installation

Plug the power supply to the Qdisk. Check if the green power light is “on”. (NEVER PLUG THE USB CABLE IF THE GREEN POWER LIGHT IS NOT ‘ON’) Plug the USB cable into your computer.

2.2 Driver Installation

W98 USB2.0 interface cable (high speed) Turn on your computer and wait until it has finished booting. Connect the USB end of the USB cable to a free USB port on your computer A "New Hardware Found" window will guide you through installation of driver. When prompted for driver disk, insert Install Disk in floppy drive. Then follow the instructions on screen to complete installation WME W2000 WXP USB2.0 interface cable (high speed) • Turn on your computer and wait until it has finished booting. Connect the USB end of the USB cable to a free USB port on your computer A "New Hardware Found" window will guide you through installation of driver. Microsoft “USB Mass storage“ drivers will be automatically installed. No install disk is needed. For Windows 98, 98SE & ME you must declare drive as "Removable" & "Int13"

Double-click "My Computer" icon on Desktop. If QDISK is already shown in "My Computer" window, skip this paragraph. If QDISK is not shown, you must declare it as "Removable" and "Int13", as follows: Double-click "Control Panel" icon, then "System" icon. Click on "Device manager" tab. Expand "Disk Drives" line by double clicking on it. At least two lines will appear: one for your main disk, and another one for QDISK. Find the line related to QDISK: double-click on each line, look at "Settings" tab in "Properties" window. The line related to QDISK will have no "Drive Letter" assigned to it.

In "Settings" tab for QDISK, check both "Removable" and "Int13" Click "OK", and "Close" System manager. Windows will ask you to reboot your computer. Do not remove your new drive while rebooting. After reboot, QDISK will appear in the "My Computer" window, with a letter assigned to it. If QDISK did not appear in "My Computer" after rebooting, proceed again by declaring it as "Removable" and "Int13". QDISK will be recognised. For Windows 2000 or XP: The QDISK will be automatically installed by the default Microsoft dri ver. Open “My Computer” window. Double-click on QDISK's icon. If the drive has not been factory-formatted, you will get a message asking you to format it. If you do not intend to share your drive with a WinNT -based machine, Just let Windows format your new drive.

2.4 Inserting or Removing QDISK drive

For Windows 98 & 98SE You can insert QDISK at any time either before or after boot-up. To remove your drive, stop accessing it and wait until the red Busy light is off; then unplug it.

Warning: In any case, never remove the external power supply jack before removing

QDISK from computer port. For Windows ME, 2000 & XP You can plug in your QDISK at any moment, before or after boot-up. To remove your QDISK: Stop accessing your QDISK and wait until the red Busy light is off. Click on the "peripheral" icon in the system tray Click on the pop-up windows asking for removal Wait until a message says removal is OK

Warning: Do NOT remove the QDISK when it is accessed by the PC. Loss of data and/or drive damage,

3. Customer Support

If you need help with your Jukebox unit, please contact the place of purchase. If you need additional help, you may contact ARCHOS directly via the Web or by phone. Technical Support Call for 949-609-1400 (USA, Canada) 0207-949-0115 (UK) 0696-698-4714 (Germany) 09-1745-6224 (Spain) 01-7020-0030 (France) 02-4827-1143 (Italy) for assistance and information from our trained technical staff. [e-mail] [e-mail] (Support in English language) (Support in French language) United States & Canada Europe & Asia ARCHOS Technology 3, Goodyear – Unit A Irvine, Ca 92618 USA United Kingdom ARCHOS (UK) Limited Regus House Windmill Hill Business Park Whitehill Way Swindon Wiltshire SN5 6QR Phone: Fax: + 44 (0) 1793 44 15 10 + 44 (0) 1793 44 16 10 http://www.archos.com

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