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USB External Hard Drive
Installation Guide
USB 2.0 and 1.1
Windows &
Macintosh
disk capacities ranging from model numbers ranging from
500GB HD3U-500
through through
40GB HD3U-40
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Table of Contents List of Figures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Copyright and Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Registration Information . . .
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List of Figures Figure 1. USB Hard Drive Kit Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Figure 2. Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Figure 3. Hard Drive Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Figure 4. Connecting USB and Power Cables to External USB Hard Drive . . . 5 Figure 5. Connecting the Power Adapter and Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety Precautions TEAC Hard Drives (HD) are high-precision electronic devices. Do not use them in any manner other than as specified in this manual. Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure. Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent fire or shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or rain. To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt t
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Copyright and Trademark Information This manual is copyright © 2005 by TEAC America, Inc. • TEAC is a trademark of TEAC Corporation. • IBM PC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • All other trademar
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TEAC External USB 2.0/1.1 Hard Drive kit. TEAC USB hard drives are external peripheral devices designed for use with IBM PC (or compatible) or Macintosh computers that feature a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, version 2.0 or 1.1. TEAC USB hard drives are compatible with USB 2.0 for high speed performance. The hard drives are also backward compatible with USB 1.1. The USB hard drives are available in capacities ran
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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. Installation Guide powe
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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. Flashes (orange) during data read and write operations. 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 c
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Connecting the USB Hard Drive Connecting the USB Hard Drive This section explains how to connect the USB hard drive to an IBM PC- compatible or Macintosh computer. It also explains how to install the driver software (Windows 98 only). Drive Orientation Position your USB hard drive horizontally on a stable, flat surface. The TEAC logo should face up. Alternatively, you can use the included vertical support stand to position the USB hard drive in a vertical orientation to save desktop s
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Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh System Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh System Note: The following steps (1-8) apply to both IBM PC-compatible and Macintosh systems. 1. Turn off the power to your USB hard drive. 2. Turn on the power to your computer. 3. Insert the power cable plug into the DC IN input connector on the rear panel of the USB hard drive (Figure 4 and Figure 5). DC IN power input power cable plug Step 3
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Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh System Step 5 Step 4 to AC outlet AC power adapter Step 3 power cable to USB Hard Drive DC IN Power Input Figure 5. Connecting the Power Adapter and Cable 6. Connect the wider plug of the included USB 2.0 cable to a USB port on your computer (Figure 6). USB 2.0/1.1 port on computer USB 2.0 cable Step 6 Figure 6. Connecting to USB Port on Computer 7. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on t
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Installing the Driver Software Installing the Driver Software Installation of the TEAC-provided driver depends on the Windows version in your IBM-compatible computer. This driver is required only for Windows 98SE. 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 “C
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers Windows 98SE (Second Edition) Note: If your computer runs Window 98SE, you must install the drivers from the included CD-ROM disc. Follow the steps below. 1. Insert the included CD-ROM Driver Installation disc into your com- puter’s CD-ROM drive. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer (Figure 6 on page 6). Windows detects the new device and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard panel (Figure 9). Figure 9. A
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers 4. Select the option Search for the best driver for your device, then click the Next button (Figure 10). Windows displays the following Add New Hardware Wizard panel (Figure 11). Figure 11. Select Specify a Location 5. Select only the Specify a location option, then click the Browse button (Figure 11). The Hardware Wizard displays the Browse for Folder panel (Figure 12). Figure 12. Select Genesys Folder 6. In th
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers 7. Click the Next button to load the drivers from the Genesys folder. The Hardware Wizard locates the drivers on the CD-ROM disc and displays the following panel (Figure 13). Figure 13. Ready to Install the Driver 8. Click the Next button (Figure 13). The Hardware Wizard installs the appropriate driver and displays the following panel (Figure 14). Figure 14. Completing Driver Installation 9. Click the Finish button to complete
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers Macintosh System Installation Note: Mac OS X Version 10.0 is the minimum OS requirement for using the TEAC USB hard drive with a Macintosh computer. (Earlier versions of the Mac OS are not supported.) 1. Connect the USB hard drive to your computer, then turn on the power to the USB hard drive. (Refer to “Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh System” on page 5). The Macintosh automatically detects the USB hard dr
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Disconnecting the USB Hard Drive from a Computer Disconnecting the USB Hard Drive from a Computer Caution: Follow the steps below that are appropriate for your computer system before you disconnect the USB hard drive from your computer. 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 17). Figure 17. Unplug or Eject Hardware Panel 2. Select USB Mass
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Specifications The following table lists the product specifications for TEAC USB external hard drive. Models TEAC USB 2.0/1.1 External Hard Drives Model numbers: HD3U-500, HD3U-400, HD3U-300, HD3U-250, HD3U-200, HD3U-160, HD3U-120, HD3U-80, HD3U-40 Capacity HD3U-500: 500GB, HD3U-400: 400GB, HD3U-300: 300GB, HD3U-250: 250GB, HD3U-200: 200GB, HD3U-160: 160GB HD3U-120: 120GB, HD3U-80: 80GB, HD3U-40: 40GB Interface USB 2.0/USB 1.1 Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0
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Limited Warranty Limited Warranty This product is warranted by TEAC America, Inc. against defects in materials and workmanship. LENGTH OF WARRANTY – This warranty will be effective for both labor and parts, and this warranty will be effective for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. WHO MAY ENFORCE THE WARRANTY - This warranty is valid only in the United States, and enforceable only by the original purchaser. This warranty is not valid outside the United States. WHAT IS NOT COVERED
