User manual TEAC UHD0010A

[. . . ] These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. To ensure compliance with FCC rules, the cable that connects the unit to the computer must be a shielded interface cable. Note: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements or using an unshielded peripheral cable could result in interference to radio or television reception. [. . . ] Otherwise, you must install a third-party USB 2. 0 PCI controller card (not included in this kit) in your computer. If you plan to connect the USB hard drive to a USB 2. 0 hub, use only a selfpowered USB 2. 0 hub. CD-ROM drive (to install driver software for Windows 98SE only) or Internet access (to download driver software) PC Compatible IBM PC-compatible Pentium II 300MHz computer Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP (full installation, no upgrades. Windows 95 and NT 4. 0 are not supported) 64MB of RAM Macintosh Apple Macintosh G3 (or higher processor) computer Mac OS X v10. 0 or later (earlier versions not supported) 32MB RAM TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide 1 USB Hard Drive Package Contents USB Hard Drive Package Contents The TEAC USB Hard Drive kit includes the following items (Figure 1). TEAC External USB 2. 0/1. 1 Hard Drive CD-ROM containing driver software (required for Windows 98SE only) USB 2. 0/1. 1 interface cable 120V AC power adapter and cable Vertical support stand TEAC USB External Hard Drive Installation Guide (this booklet) Note: A USB 2. 0 adapter card is not included in this kit. power cable Installation Guide AC power adapter CD-ROM (USB driver) USB interface cable support stand TEAC USB External Hard Drive Figure 1. USB Hard Drive Kit Package Contents Note: If any of the items above is missing from your kit upon purchase, please contact the vendor immediately for a replacement kit. 2 TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide Front and Rear Panels Front and Rear Panels Figure 2 illustrates the front and rear panels of the USB hard drive. LED status indicator USB 2. 0 port DC IN power input connector Power switch Figure 2. Front and Rear Panels LED status indicator: Lights up (green) at power on. USB 2. 0 port: Connect the included USB interface cable to this USB connector. (The other end of the USB cable connects to a USB 2. 0/1. 1 port on your computer. See "Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PCCompatible or Macintosh System" on page 5. ) DC IN power connector: Connect the included power cord to this input connector. (For more information, see "Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh System" on page 5). Note: If you are connecting the cable to a USB 2. 0 hub, use a USB hub that features an AC power adapter. Connect the cable directly to a USB 2. 0 port on the computer or USB hub. Do not connect the cable to a USB connector on the keyboard. 8. Turn on the power switch on the USB hard drive. Note: If you have an IBM PC-compatible, continue with the "Installing the Driver Software" on page 7. If you have a Macintosh system, continue with "Macintosh System Installation" on page 11. 6 TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide Installing the Driver Software Installing the Driver Software Installation of the TEAC-provided driver depends on the Windows version in your IBM-compatible computer. For Windows Me/2000/XP, the built-in USB driver is loaded automatically. Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers Windows Me/2000/XP 1. Connect the USB hard drive to your computer and turn on the power switch on the USB hard drive (as explained in "Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh System" on page 5). Windows Me/2000/XP automatically detects and identifies the new device as a "USB Mass Storage Device" and installs the appropriate drivers. (There is no need to load the driver CD-ROM for Windows Me/2000/XP. ) Figure 7. Found New Hardware Panel (If Windows displays a Hardware Update Wizard, click the Recommended option, then click Next to proceed. ) 2. Windows displays an icon for the USB hard drive in the My Computer panel (Figure 8). [. . . ] Failure to do so may result in loss of data. Windows 1. Double-click the Windows "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon in your system tray. Windows displays the Unplug or Eject Hardware panel (Figure 16). Figure 16. Unplug or Eject Hardware Panel 2. Select USB Mass Storage Device, then click the Stop button. Windows displays a confirmation panel. 3. Click OK to confirm your selection. [. . . ]