My Imac 3.06 gh , 4 gig ram - External Hardrive issues

Hello,
I am a happy owner of my Imac.
I also bought a free agent 1tb external hardrive for the time machine.
In the last weeks though when i restart my computer,it just doesnt see my external hardrive. I have to disconnect he fireware port 800 and reconnect and then all ok .
But this is something it shouldnt really happen is ennoying.
I would really apppreciate any help.
Many thx in advance for ur help

HI,
"In the last weeks though when i restart my computer,it just doesnt see my external hardrive. I have to disconnect he fireware port 800 and reconnect and then all ok"
Try a different USB port.
Also, go here: iMac Fast Start: The new user's guide to iMac There are links provided that can help you learn how to use your iMac.
Also, as for the Free Agent external disk, go here to their Support page and check out their Community Forums and Knowledge Base.
http://freeagent.seagate.com/en-us/hard-drive/hard-drive-support.html
This link will take you to the Apple iMac spec page that can tell you everything about the hardware on your iMac: http://www.apple.com/imac/specs/
Carolyn
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