************************************************* README FILE MPF82E USB Slim External Floppy Disk Drive May 22, 2001 ************************************************* ********** CONTENTS ********** I. Introduction * Purpose of this ReadMe file * Compatible operating systems & System requirements II. Installation Information III. Updated Device Driver Information IV. Notice to User * Connection of this product V. Enduser License Agreement VI. Trademarks ************************ I. INTRODUCTION ************************ PURPOSE OF THIS README FILE --------------------------- This ReadMe file provides installation instructions and other "late-breaking" information you should know before you install and use the Sony USB External Floppy Disk Drive, Model MPF82E. COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS & SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------------------------- The followings are the minimum requirements to use MPF82E USB external floppy disk drive. Windows PC System Requirements - CPU Pentium Processor or greater - USB port (using Intel 82371 USB controller) - CD-ROM Drive or a device which can read CD-ROM disc - Windows 98 or Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Me Pre-installed PC Macintosh Computer System Requirements - Power Mac G4, G4 Cube, iMac, iBook, PowerBook G4 - USB port (using USB connector on Macintosh computer) - Mac OS 8.6 or 9.0 or 9.1 Pre-installed Mac OS 8.6 requires installing the following device driver provided by Apple Web site. Device Driver : USB Storage Support 1.3.5.smi Apple Web site : http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11418 ********************************* II. INSTALLATION INFORMATION ********************************* Before the installation of the device driver, please quit all application softwares running on the system. For the following instruciton, please read the user's manual in the package. **************************************** III. UPDATED DEVICE DRIVER INFORMATION **************************************** The information of the updated device driver for MPF82E USB external floppy disk drive is available at Microsoft Web site below. URL : http://www.microsoft.com/hcl/ Search for "MPF82E" or Search type for "USB Floppy Drive" ********************* IV. NOTICE TO USER ********************* CONNECTION OF THIS PRODUCT -------------------------- This product is designed to connect system directly. USB connector of this product needs to be connected to USB port (connector) on system directly. DISCONNECTION OF THIS PRODUCT ----------------------------- Please eject the disk from this product before the disconnection of USB connector from the system. ******************************** V. ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT ******************************** Please read this before installing. The following "ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT" applies to the USB Floppy Disk Drive Device Driver software provided by Sony. Please read the following "ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT" before installing. By installing the device driver software, you agree to the "ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT". ENDUSER LICENSE AGREEMENT This is a legal agreement between you (hereafter referred to as the User) and Sony Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Sony) pertaining to the right to use the USB Floppy Disk Drive Device Driver software (hereafter referred to as the PROGRAM). Using the PROGRAM indicates your acceptance of these terms and conclusion of the Agreement between the User and Sony. 1. Copyright and all other rights relating to the PROGRAM and documents accompanying the PROGRAM are owned by Sony or the original rightful person or organization (hereafter referred to as the original rightful person) granting Sony the right to use the PROGRAM. The User is granted no rights other than those specified in this agreement. 2. Sony grants the User the non-exclusive, indivisible and non-transferable right to use the PROGRAM for the purpose of using the Sony product "USB floppy disk drive" for which the PROGRAM designates. 3. The User may not transfer the Right of Use described above to any third party nor allow for any third party to use the PROGRAM unless the User obtains the advance written permission of Sony. 4. The User may not export or transport the PROGRAM or documents accompanying the PROGRAM from the country where the User installed the PROGRAM to any other country. 5. The User may not (i) update, add to, or modify nor (ii) de-assemble or de-compile the PROGRAM either in whole or in. 6. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-DEFECTIVENESS. 7. If any dispute relating to infringement of copyright, patent, or other intangible property rights arises between the User and a third party as a consequence of use of the PROGRAM, the User shall settle the dispute at the User's own expense, and shall make no claim against Sony or the original rightful person. 8. Sony may terminate your license upon notice for failure to comply with any of these Terms. Any such termination shall not affect any payments, any compensation for damage. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy the Software together with all copies in any form. **************** VI. TRADEMARKS **************** Microsoft(R), MS-DOS(R), Windows(R) are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh(R), Mac(R), PowerBook(R), Power Macintosh(R), iMac(TM), iBook(TM) and Mac(R) OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.. The TM and (R) marks are not indicated in the text of this ReadMe file. 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