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JROTC CURRICULUM MANAGER

INSTALLATION GUIDE VERSION 2.0

Updated November 24, 2014

JROTC Curriculum Manager Installation Guide v2

Table of Contents

Curriculum Manager Installation Instructions .................................................................. 6 Set-up Steps ................................................................................................................... 6

Step 1 ....................................................................................................................... 7 Pre-Install Instructions ..................................................................................................... 7

Step 2 ..................................................................................................................... 10 Install Procedure for McAfee Anti-Virus ......................................................................... 10

Step 3 ..................................................................................................................... 11 About the hard drive ...................................................................................................... 11

How do I install the hard drive? ..................................................................................... 11

Using the USB Y-cable with the Iomega Portable Hard Drive ....................................... 12

Step 4 ..................................................................................................................... 15 User Account Control Settings ...................................................................................... 15

Apply Read/Write permissions to the CM hard drive ..................................................... 17

Step 5 ..................................................................................................................... 19 Required Plug-Ins ......................................................................................................... 19

Step 6 ..................................................................................................................... 20 CM Updates .................................................................................................................. 20

Step 7 ..................................................................................................................... 23 Macros and Active X settings in PowerPoint ................................................................. 23

Step 8 ..................................................................................................................... 27 Verify Internet Explorer Settings .................................................................................... 27

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Step 9 ..................................................................................................................... 29 MS-Office File Fix Utility ................................................................................................ 29

Step 10 ................................................................................................................... 31 RTF Setup Utility ........................................................................................................... 31

Appendix A .................................................................................................................... 33 Uninstall Procedure for CPS on Windows XP SP3 ....................................................... 33

Uninstall Procedures for CPS on Windows Vista .......................................................... 37

FAQs ..................................................................................................................... 40 Curriculum Manager – General Errors and Issues ........................................................ 40

USB Guidelines ............................................................................................................. 41

Technical Support ......................................................................................................... 42

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Table of Figures

Fig. 1 – Windows 7 System Information Screen .............................................................. 7 Fig. 2 – Microsoft Update Webpage ................................................................................ 9 Fig. 3 – JROTC Automation Download Page ................................................................ 10 Fig. 4 – Iomega® eGo™ Hard Drive ............................................................................. 11 Fig. 5 – Connect mini-USB connector to back of drive .................................................. 11 Fig. 6 – Connect USB data connector to computer’s USB port ..................................... 12 Fig. 7 – Drive status light ............................................................................................... 12 Fig. 8 – USB Y-cable ..................................................................................................... 13 Fig. 9 – Curriculum Manager Auto Play Prompt ............................................................ 13 Fig. 10 – My Computer .................................................................................................. 14 Fig. 11 – Curriculum Manager Drive .............................................................................. 14 Fig. 12 – CM_start file ................................................................................................... 15 Fig. 13 – User Account Settings .................................................................................... 15 Fig. 14 – Uncheck the User Account Settings ............................................................... 16 Fig. 15 – Change User Account Settings ...................................................................... 16 Fig. 16 – UAC Alert Settings ......................................................................................... 17 Fig. 17 – UAC Alert Settings ......................................................................................... 18 Fig. 18 – Permissions for User ...................................................................................... 19 Fig. 19 –Required Plug-Ins from Startup Screen ........................................................... 19 Fig. 20 –Required Plug-Ins and Software Menu ............................................................ 20 Fig. 21 –Check for Updates button ................................................................................ 21 Fig. 22 –Exit Startup Menu Popup ................................................................................ 22 Fig. 23 –Check for Updates window .............................................................................. 23 Fig. 24 – PowerPoint Options button ............................................................................. 24 Fig. 25 – Trust Center Settings ..................................................................................... 24 Fig. 26 – ActiveX controls .............................................................................................. 25 Fig. 27 – Macro Settings ............................................................................................... 25 Fig. 28 – Internet Explorer Error Message .................................................................... 27 Fig. 29 – Security Settings ............................................................................................ 28 Fig. 30– MS-Office Files Fix Utility from Startup Screen ............................................... 29 Fig. 31 – MS-Office Files Setup Utility Message ........................................................... 30 Fig. 32 – MS-Office Files Setup Utility Window ............................................................. 30 Fig. 33– MS-Office Files Fix Utility from Startup Screen ............................................... 31 Fig. 34 – RTF Setup Utility Message ............................................................................. 32 Fig. 35 – Control Panel Window Category View ............................................................ 33 Fig. 36 – Control Panel Window Classic View ............................................................... 33 Fig. 37 – Add/Remove Programs Window .................................................................... 34 Fig. 38 – Uninstall Device Manager .............................................................................. 34 Fig. 39 – Uninstall Device Manager – Uninstalling ........................................................ 35 Fig. 40 – Uninstall Device Manager – Uninstall Successful ........................................... 35 Fig. 41 – Add/Remove Programs Window .................................................................... 36 Fig. 42 – Confirmation Dialog Box ................................................................................. 36 Fig. 43 – CPS Uninstalled ............................................................................................. 36

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Fig. 44 – Uninstall or Change a Program Window ........................................................ 37 Fig. 45 – Uninstall Device Manager .............................................................................. 38 Fig. 46– Uninstall or Change a Program ....................................................................... 38 Fig. 47 – Programs and Features .................................................................................. 39 Fig. 48 – Windows Installer Window .............................................................................. 39 Fig. 49 – Windows Configures CPS .............................................................................. 39 Fig. 50 – Safely Remove Hardware Icon ....................................................................... 40 Fig. 51 – Safely Remove Hardware Window ................................................................. 40 Fig. 52 – Stop a Hardware Device Window ................................................................... 41 Fig. 53 – Safe To Remove Hardware Indicator ............................................................. 41

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Curriculum Manager Installation Instructions The Curriculum Manager (CM) Installation Guide is designed to help guide you through the steps involved for updating your Computer Operating System, installing third party plug-ins and modifying settings in the Curriculum Manager application.

Set-up Steps The table below shows the basic computer set-up steps that you need to follow in order to use the CM. The instructions for how to perform each step are explained in this guide. Step Task 1a Power on computer and Login with Administrator Rights 1b Determine what Operating System (OS) you have installed. If you have Windows 7

Army Gold Master, you will need to reformat computer with Generic WIN7 OS and install MS Office

2 Verify that you have an antivirus program installed. You can download a free copy of MacAfee from the JROTC Web Portal.

3 Plug-in the CM hard drive 4 Verify that you have Read/Write permissions to the CM hard drive 5 Verify that you have the Plug-ins installed 6 Verify your CM Patch status 7 Verify Macros and Active X settings in PowerPoint 8 Verify Internet Explorer Settings 9 Run File Type Fix 10 If you have a MOBI, install eInstruction Workspace software (follow directions provided

by eInstruction)

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Step 1 Pre-Install Instructions Before you begin the installation process, you first need to verify what Operating System (OS) you have installed on your computer and make sure it has been updated. Computers that are issued by Cadet Command will no longer have the Army Gold Master (AGM) image since it prevented many of the resources on the Curriculum Manager from working. However, since there were computers sent to the field that had the AGM installed the brigades now have generic WIN 7 OS disks that can be used to replace the AGM image. Follow the steps below to determine if you have the AGM OS version installed.

1. If you have a Windows 7 machine, click the Windows button > Control Panel > System

2. If you see the Army logo, then please call your brigade for a generic Windows 7 disc and an MS Office disc and reformat your computer following the steps below.

Fig. 1 – Windows 7 System Information Screen

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Steps to Install MS Windows 7 and Office:

a) Press computer power button and F12 key at same time to enter boot option menu.

b) Use up and down arrow keys to change boot option to CD/DVD Drive

c) Load Windows 7 DVD in CD/DVD slot

d) Press Enter key

e) Windows will load, message will appear “Press any key to boot from CD or DVD” press any key

f) Wait for Windows 7 Installation Files to Load

g) Choose the Language to install, Time and currency format, and Keyboard or input method that you'd like to use in Windows 7.

h) Click on the Install now button in the center of the screen, under the Windows 7 logo.

i) Accept the Windows 7 License Terms

j) Choose the “Custom” Type of Windows 7 Installation to Complete

k) Choose a Physical Location to Install Windows 7 On and select Format

l) Wait for installation and restart

m) Connect to LAN/internet got to JROTC Portal. Under Automation and Downloads save McAfee antivirus to desktop and install

n) Install Microsoft Office

o) Conduct Microsoft updates. Install

p) Connect Curriculum Manager and install plug-ins

3. If you do not have the AGM image, then make sure you have the latest update for the OS that is installed on your computer.

4. Open Internet Explorer and go to the Microsoft Update website at: http://windowsupdate.windows.com. Use the Express option for the update and then follow all the steps.

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Fig. 2 – Microsoft Update Webpage

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Step 2 Install Procedure for McAfee Anti-Virus

1. Log on to the JROTC portal www.usarmyjrotc.com 2. On the left menu click on Automation > Download Center 3. Download the McAfee Anti-Virus installer and follow the instructions on the portal

NOTE: If you use another virus program, please refer to the CM Troubleshooting Guide for required setting changes that need to be applied in order for the CM to work properly.

Fig. 3 – JROTC Automation Download Page

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http://www.usarmyjrotc.com/


Step 3 About the hard drive The Iomega® eGo™ Portable Hard Drive USB 2.0 with Protection Suite is has a sleek steel enclosure and is the perfect companion to your computer. The Drop Guard™ feature protects the drive when dropped up to 51 inches (40% above the industry average!) so you can be confident your portable hard drive is rugged! The eGo™ is protected by a 1-year limited warranty.

Fig. 4 – Iomega® eGo™ Hard Drive

How do I install the hard drive? 1. Connect the mini-USB connector on the cable to the back of the drive.

Fig. 5 – Connect mini-USB connector to back of drive

2. Connect the USB data connector to the computer's USB port.

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Fig. 6 – Connect USB data connector to computer’s USB port

3. Check the drive status light. If the status light is dim or blinking for several minutes, connect the USB supplemental power connector to another USB port on the computer.

Fig. 7 – Drive status light

4. The drive icon will appear in My Computer or Windows Explorer. If the drive does not appear on your computer, refer to Troubleshooting in the Iomega® eGo™ user’s manual.

5. The Iomega® eGo™ Portable Hard Drive is ready to use. If you encounter problems installing or using the drive, refer to Troubleshooting in the Iomega® eGo™ user’s manual.

Plug-in the CM hard drive and the CPS receiver in the same order for every use. If you plug-in the hard drive in a different USB port, you will need to run File Type Fix from the Startup Menu (see Step 9 for how to run this application).

Using the USB Y-cable with the Iomega Portable Hard Drive Why does the USB cable for my Iomega® eGo™ Portable Hard Drive have two USB connectors?

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http://www.iomega.com/support/manuals/hdd2009/dphd/en/consolidated/trblshoot.html

http://www.iomega.com/support/manuals/hdd2009/dphd/en/consolidated/trblshoot.html


The Y-cable allows you to use two USB connections to ensure adequate power for your Iomega® portable drive. In some cases, USB-powered devices do not receive enough power from a single USB connection. Using the second USB connection ensures that the device receives adequate power to work properly. You may not need to use the additional power-only connection in all cases. If the indicator light on the drive glows steadily after connecting the main USB data line, the single USB connection might be providing sufficient power. If the indicator light is dim or blinking, or if you see a message indicating that your USB device is not receiving sufficient power, you should connect the additional power-only connector. On most Y-cables, the power-only connector is labeled with a sticker showing a lightning bolt. If the Y-cable does not have a label, you can determine which connector is power-only by the cable length. The short, branched USB connection is for power-only. The long USB cable is for both data and power.

Fig. 8 – USB Y-cable 1. Once you have the drive connected:

a. If you have Auto Play enabled on your computer then you will get a prompt to start Curriculum Manager.

Fig. 9 – Curriculum Manager Auto Play Prompt

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b. If you do not have Auto Play enabled then you need to double click My

Computer.

Fig. 10 – My Computer 2. Find the JROTC Curriculum Manager Drive, and double click it, or right click on My

Computer and choose Explore.

Fig. 11 – Curriculum Manager Drive

3. Double click CM_start.exe to start Curriculum Manager Startup Menu.

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Fig. 12 – CM_start file

Step 4 User Account Control Settings In order for the CM to work, you need to have certain Administrative and User rights. To check the settings on your computer, first identify which OS you have installed and then follow the instructions below.

Windows Vista Instructions Steps to turn off User Account Control (UAC) in Windows Vista

1. Click Start > Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, click User Accounts And Family Safety. 3. Click User Accounts. 4. Click Turn User Account Control On Or Off.

Fig. 13 – User Account Settings

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5. Clear the Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer checkbox, and then click OK.

Fig. 14 – Uncheck the User Account Settings

6. When prompted, restart your computer.

Windows 7 Instructions Steps to turn off User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 7 Windows 7 makes it much easier to deal with UAC settings, and in fact you don’t have to completely disable UAC if you don’t want to.

1. In the Start Menu or Control Panel search box, type UAC.

Fig. 15 – Change User Account Settings

2. You can simply drag the slider up or down, depending on how often you want to be alerted. Drag it all the way down to the bottom; you’ll have disabled it entirely. Click OK.

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Fig. 16 – UAC Alert Settings

Apply Read/Write permissions to the CM hard drive

Windows Vista/7 Instructions How to Grant Read/Write Permissions in Windows Vista and 7 If users are getting Jet Database errors, this means you do not have write permissions on the USB drive. Even if you are Admins on your computer, Windows Vista and some Windows 7 will auto block you from writing. In those cases you need to tell Windows Vista and Windows 7 to grant you full control of the drive whether you are an Admin or a User.

1. Locate the CM drive icon in Windows Explorer. 2. Right click on CM drive icon and select Properties from the Context menu. 3. Click Security tab 4. Click the Edit button in the Properties window. Click OK to confirm UAC elevation

request.

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Fig. 17 – UAC Alert Settings

5. Select Group or user names from the Permission windows or click the Add button to add Permissions to the User.

6. Under Permission section, check Full control under the Allow column to assign full access rights control permissions to Administrators and Users groups.

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Fig. 18 – Permissions for User

7. Click OK for changes to take effect. Click OK and a final OK to exit from Properties window.

Step 5 Required Plug-Ins Click the Required Plug-Ins button under the Setup section of the CM Startup menu. This will direct you to a menu of plug-ins and software.

Fig. 19 –Required Plug-Ins from Startup Screen Click one of the links. You will be taken to their respective website where you will then follow their installation procedures. Do this for each link until they are all installed.

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Fig. 20 –Required Plug-Ins and Software Menu

Step 6 CM Updates As updates are made to the curriculum content or programming of the Curriculum Manager, update patch files are posted to the Cadet Command web server that are downloaded and installed via the CM Update program. To install an update patch file you launch the CM Updater program from the CM Start-up menu.

1. The update feature allows you to download updates to the CM. Once you click the Update option, the Update window will appear.

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Fig. 21 –Check for Updates button 2. Click the Yes button to exit the startup menu and launch the updater.

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Fig. 22 –Exit Startup Menu Popup

3. Click the Check For Updates button to allow the CM to go online and search for any updates. Click the Exit Updater button to close.

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Fig. 23 –Check for Updates window

Step 7 Macros and Active X settings in PowerPoint In order for the PowerPoint slides to display the embedded media, there are settings that have to be changed in the PowerPoint program.

1. Launch PowerPoint 2. Go to PowerPoint Options button from the File or PowerPoint menu button.

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Fig. 24 – PowerPoint Options button

3. Click Trust Center on the left menu then click the Trust Center Settings button

Fig. 25 – Trust Center Settings

4. Click on ActiveX Settings and choose third option – Prompt before enabling all controls

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Fig. 26 – ActiveX controls

5. Click on Macros Setting and choose fourth option – Enable all Controls

Fig. 27 – Macro Settings

6. Click OK then close PowerPoint NOTE: Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 has a problem displaying slides with active content (videos, animations, etc.). Until Microsoft releases a fix for the PowerPoint 2013 we

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recommend installing Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 alongside PowerPoint 2013. You must run the FileFix Utility after the PowerPoint 2010 installation. You can get Microsoft Office 2010 from your school IT department or you can email [email protected] to request a copy from JROTC CM Support.

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Step 8 Verify Internet Explorer Settings Some of the media content on the CM uses HTML pages to display content. In order to view media that is embedded on the HTML pages it is necessary to enable ActiveX controls in Internet Explorer browser which is used to display the pages.

Fig. 28 – Internet Explorer Error Message

1. Launch Internet Explorer Browser 2. Click on Tools then Internet Options 3. Click the Advanced Tab and scroll to the Security section 4. Check the first two boxes and hit OK 5. Close Internet Explorer

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Fig. 29 – Security Settings

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Step 9 MS-Office File Fix Utility This feature runs the File Type Fix program. If this is your first time using Curriculum Manager or you have switched computers, YOU NEED TO RUN THIS PROGRAM. This program will make PowerPoint open in the CM Lesson Presentation window.

Fig. 30– MS-Office Files Fix Utility from Startup Screen MAKE SURE YOU HAVE MS-OFFICE INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER (At least Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Some other symptoms where you need to run this program include:

a. Documents not opening in Curriculum Manager and opening in a separate window instead.

b. Security warnings from Office 2007® appear on slides with animated content.

1. From the Startup Menu window, click File Fix utility. 2. File Type Fix locates any problems found.

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Fig. 31 – MS-Office Files Setup Utility Message

Fig. 32 – MS-Office Files Setup Utility Window

3. Click Exit Utility.

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Step 10 RTF Setup Utility This feature runs the RTF Setup Utility program. If this is your first time using Curriculum Manager or you have switched computers, YOU NEED TO RUN THIS PROGRAM. This program will update the RTF Text component.

Fig. 33– MS-Office Files Fix Utility from Startup Screen This error appears when you have an older incompatible RTF Text component. To resolve this error:

1. On the CM Start-up menu, select RTF Setup Utility from the Setup category. NOTE: If your CM startup menu does not have a RTF Setup Utility button then you need to update your CM or follow the manual steps listed in the CM Troubleshooting Guide.

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Fig. 34 – RTF Setup Utility Message

NOTE: When the utility launches it will automatically apply the needed fixes. If the utility says “No RTF issues found” and you are still experiencing problems, click the Register RTF button.

2. Click Exit Utility button to close the RTF Setup Utility window.

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Appendix A Uninstall Procedure for CPS on Windows XP SP3

1. From the Start button, click the Control Panel. Your control panel should look like one of the two displayed below.

Fig. 35 – Control Panel Window Category View

Fig. 36 – Control Panel Window Classic View

2. From either control panel, double-click Add/Remove Programs.

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3. The Add/Remove Programs window appears.

Fig. 37 – Add/Remove Programs Window

4. Select Device Manager and click the Change/Remove button.

Fig. 38 – Uninstall Device Manager

5. The Uninstall Device Manager window appears. Click the Uninstall button.

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6. The Device Manager uninstalls.

Fig. 39 – Uninstall Device Manager – Uninstalling

7. The Device Manager is uninstalled.

Fig. 40 – Uninstall Device Manager – Uninstall Successful

8. Click the Done button. 9. Select the Classroom Performance System entry and click the Remove button.

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Fig. 41 – Add/Remove Programs Window

10. A confirmation dialog box appears. Click the Yes button.

Fig. 42 – Confirmation Dialog Box

11. CPS is uninstalled.

Fig. 43 – CPS Uninstalled

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Uninstall Procedures for CPS on Windows Vista

1. Navigate to: START > All Programs > Accessories >Run

2. Ensure that any CPS receivers are unplugged from the computer.

3. Select DeviceManager from the Uninstall or change a program window.

Fig. 44 – Uninstall or Change a Program Window

4. Click the Uninstall/Change link at the top center of the page.

5. A window opens with the caption, Uninstall DeviceManager. Click the Uninstall button to begin. This may take a few minutes, so be patient.

6. Device Manager is uninstalled.

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Fig. 45 – Uninstall Device Manager

7. Click the Done button.

8. As soon as the Device Manager entry disappears from the Programs and Features window, select the Classroom Performance System entry.

Fig. 46– Uninstall or Change a Program

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9. Click the Uninstall link at the top center of the page.

10. A dialog box titled, Programs and Features opens asking to confirm uninstall of this

application. Click the Yes button.

Fig. 47 – Programs and Features

11. The Windows Installer opens a dialog box stating it is removing the CPS application.

Fig. 48 – Windows Installer Window

12. The CPS installer removes the application completely.

Fig. 49 – Windows Configures CPS

13. Close the Programs and Features window.

14. Uninstallation is complete.

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FAQs Curriculum Manager – General Errors and Issues Refer to the CM Troubleshooting Guide for more detailed information for common technical issues and solutions. How do I safely remove the hard drive?

1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Task Bar at the bottom right of your computer screen.

Fig. 50 – Safely Remove Hardware Icon

2. In the Safely Remove Hardware window, click USB Mass Storage Device, then click the Stop button.

Fig. 51 – Safely Remove Hardware Window

3. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. Click the USB Mass Storage Device then click OK.

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Fig. 52 – Stop a Hardware Device Window

4. The Safe To Remove Hardware message will appear indicating it is safe to remove your device. You may now disconnect the USB cable from the computer.

Fig. 53 – Safe To Remove Hardware Indicator

USB Guidelines You can... NOTE: Always use the safe removal procedure for your operating system when disconnecting the drive.

• You can connect or disconnect the drive while the computer is on.

• You can optimize drive performance by disconnecting other USB devices when using your Iomega® drive. The performance of all USB devices decreases as additional USB devices are connected.

• You can avoid some system lockups by waiting at least 30 seconds after connecting or

disconnecting any USB device. Do not connect, disconnect, or use any other USB device during this time.

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DO NOT...

• Do not connect or disconnect any USB device while the drive is transferring information. Data loss will result!

• Do not use USB extension cables with your CM drive. Data loss might result.

• Do not connect the drive to a hub; connect only to the computer.

• Do not connect USB and FireWire cables at the same time.

Technical Support For further technical issues please email: [email protected] Please include in the email a brief description of the problem and a phone number so that we may contact you.

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