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Hurricane Plus 3.5” USB 2.0 External Hard Drive
with Key Recognition Security
model AHDURS350F
Instructional Manual
mnl M10094
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Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 04 Features & Requirements ................................................................................................ 05 Package Contents ............................................................................................................ 06 RFID External Hard Drive Highlights ..........................................................
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Introduction Thank you for choosing Aluratek’s® Hurricane Plus Drive to serve your external hard drive needs. In no time, you will able to easily store and access digital music, photo, video, multimedia and personal data files. In addition to making sure only quality materials are used for manufacturing, Aluratek® is also dedicated to provide the best customer satisfaction and support. The goal of Aluratek is to embody “Simple Elegance” in every product it designs, manufactures and sells. The
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Features and Requirements Features • RFID Data Encryption • Includes 2 RFID Security Keys • Swipe your key to lock / unlock the drive • Supports SATA hard drives • High-Speed USB 2.0 with data transfer rate up to 480 Mbps • Backward compatible with USB 1.1 specification • Easily store and access digital music, photo, video, multimedia and personal data files • Compact and lightweight - fits anywhere in your home or office • No software installation required • Plug-n-Play, Hot swappable, and Hot plug
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Package Contents Your order has been carefully packaged and inspected. The following should be included in your package. Please inspect the contents of the package to ensure that you have received all items and that nothing has been damaged. If you discover a problem, please contact us immediately for assistance. • 3.5” RFID USB 2.0 External Hard Drive • USB 2.0 Cable (Type A to B) • Power Adapter • RFID Key (x2)* • Instructional Manual • Warranty / Registration Card *Warning: If you lose on
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RFID External Hard Drive Highlights 5 8 6 B 1 Power switch 2 Power port 1 3 USB port 4 Enclosure stand 5 3 Metal casing 4 A 6 LED 7 C RFID key 2 8 RFID sensor 7 A C Plug-n-Play to your laptop or desktop computer Use the included two RFID encrypted to store and transfer all your files. keys to lock and unlock the drive B Hi-Speed data transfer rate up to 480 Mbps 7
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Hardware Installation (for Enclosure purchase only) Step 1: 1 1 Unscrew the (2) screws (Philips head screwdriver needed). Please make sure to disconnect the plastic connector from the control board before removing the end plastic cap from the main enclosure frame. 8
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Hardware Installation (for Enclosure purchase only) cont. Step 2: 2 2 Align the hard drive to the SATA connector and push forward to connect. 9
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Hardware Installation (for Enclosure purchase only) cont. Step 3: 3 3 Reconnect the connector onto the control board. Please make sure the cables/wires are within the slot shown in the below picture. Place the hard drive end cap into the main enclosure frame and screw in the (2) screws. 10
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Setup Hard Drive RFID and Encryption 1. Please connect AHDURS350F external drive to the computer with the enclosed USB cable; the operating system will detect the device automatically. 2. AHDURS350F will give off three-short and one-long sound and the LED indicator will flash in red. 3. Place/swipe one of the RFID sensor keys on the logo on the enclosure. The key is associated with the enclosure when you hear a beep from the enclosure and the LED indicato
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Setup Hard Drive RFID and Encryption cont. Partitioning and Formatting for PC You will need to partition and format the drive before you can use the drive with your computer. Caution: Please make sure to backup all the data to the computer before proceeding as all data will be erased from the drive. For Windows 2000/XP/Vista, please Right click on Disk 1 in this example and right click on “My Computer” and select select “Initialize Disk” to initialize the drive. “Manage” for “Dis
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Setup Hard Drive RFID and Encryption cont. Click “OK” to continue Right click on the “Unallocated” space and select “New Partition” to format the drive. 13
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Setup Hard Drive RFID and Encryption cont. Click “Next” to continue Click “Next” to continue 14
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Setup Hard Drive RFID and Encryption cont. Click “Next” to continue Click “Next” to continue 15
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Setup Hard Drive RFID and Encryption cont. Please select “Perform a quick format”, Click “Finish”. then click “Next”. 16
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Setup Hard Drive RFID and Encryption cont. Congratulations!!! The drive is now formatted and ready to use. 1 7
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Setup Hard Drive RFID and Encryption cont. Partitioning and Formatting for MAC You will need to partition and format the drive before you can use the drive with your computer. Caution: Please make sure to backup all the data to the computer before proceeding as all data will be erased from the drive. You will need to initialize the disk after the You will now need to format/partition the key association. Please click “initialize” drive in “Disk Utility”. when you see the above w
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Setup Hard Drive RFID and Encryption cont. Please select the external drive in the list Please click “Partition” to confirm format. and select “Partition”. Enter the desired number of partitions, name of the drive, Congratulations!!! The drive is now formatted drive format and click “partition” and ready to use. 19
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Setup Hard Drive RFID and Encryption cont. How to use the RFID drive 1. Connect AHDURS350F to the computer, the enclosure will gives a short beep and the LED indicator will be in red 2. Place/swipe one of the RFID sensor keys on the on the enclosure. The RFID sensor will make two-short beeps and the LED indicator will change color to green 3. You should able to use the drive like a regular external drive. You should able to find the drive in “My Computer” N
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Technical Support If you need further assistance, please contact Aluratek support department prior to returning this device. E-mail: support@aluratek.com Web: www.aluratek.com/support Local (Irvine, CA): 949-419-6504 Toll free: 1-866-580-1978 21
