General information, Hardware requirements, Software requirements – Freecom Technologies IEEE 1394 User Manual

Page 5: Precautionary measures and operating instructions

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Reliable performance of the FREECOM Cable II cannot be guaranteed for

configurations that do not meet the following requirements:

Hardware requirements

PC:
• min. Pentium 166 or higher
• min. 32 MB RAM
• one disk drive and one hard drive
• a USB interface or

1394 (FireWire / i.LINK) interface

Mac:
• Power Mac/iMac/iBook or Power Mac G3/G4 at least 32 MB RAM with USB or

FireWire interface

Software requirements

PC:
• Windows 98 SE
• Windows ME
• Windows 2000
Mac:
• MacOS 8.6 or higher

Precautionary measures and operating instructions

• Please turn off all components prior to every system change because hardware

changes of powered components can cause damage to the computer or the

FREECOM Cable II.

• Operate the FREECOM Cable II only in the temperature range from 10 - 45°C.
• If the FREECOM Cable II is moved from a cool location to a warmer one, wait

until the Cable II and your system warms to the ambient temperature before

using it, otherwise moisture from condensation could lead to errors.

• Do not use the FREECOM Cable II in a dusty environment.
• Do not drop the FREECOM Cable II or expose it to other types of shocks.
• Do not use an extension cable between the FREECOM Cable II and your

computer.

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