2.5" Portable Hard Disk User's Manual Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents ............................................................................. 1 Features................................................................................................ 2 System Requirements ...................................................................... 2 Hardware Setup...............................................................................3 Driver Installation Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE.................................... 5 Remove 2.5" Portable Hard Disk in Windows 98/98SE .......... 5 Uninstall Driver .................................................................................. 6 Using in Windows Me/2000/XP ...................................................... 6 Remove 2.5" Portable Hard Disk in Windows Me/2000/XP.... 7 Driver Installation for Mac OS 8.6~9.0 ........................................ 8 Driver Installation for Mac OS 9.0.4 or later ............................. 8 Using in Mac OS X 10.1.x ................................................................ 8 Driver Installation for Mac OS X 10.2.1 or later ....................... 8 Using the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk in Mac OS .......................... 8 Warning .................................................................................................... 9 Specifications....................................................................................9 Ordering Information...................................................................9 Warranty Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Transcend 2.5" Portable Hard Disk. This device is designed to expedite exchanging huge amounts of data between a 2.5" hard disk drive (HDD) installed in the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk and any desktop or notebook computer. With the astonishing storage capacity and strong data retention ability available on a 2.5" HDD, the ultra fast data transfer rate, super high mobility, and impressive appearance of the Transcend 2.5" Portable Hard Disk, you will enjoy an exciting new user experience. *Note: The 2.5" Portable Hard Disk can only be used with newer 2.5" HDDs that are 9.5mm high with mounting screw holes located 78mm apart. Older HDDs thicker than 9.5mm or with mounting screws located 38mm apart will not fit properly within the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk. Package Contents The 2.5" Portable Hard Disk package should include the following items: · · · · · · · 2.5" Portable Hard Disk (no HDD inside for TS0MHDENC) Leather Case USB Cable USB Power Cable Screws Driver CD Quick Installation Guide 1 Features The 2.5" Portable Hard Disk has the following features: · · · · · · · Fully compatible with USB 2.0 specification Fully backward compatible with USB 1.1 specification Easy Plug and Play installation LED indicates Power On and Data Access Powered by USB port High Storage Capacity: Supports up to 160GB HDD High Transfer Rate: Up to 480Mbits (60MB) per second at high speed *Note: If your desktop or notebook computer only supports the USB 1.1 specification rather than the USB 2.0 specification, the data transfer rate of the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk will be restricted to within 12M bits (1.5MB) per second. System Requirements Desktop or notebook computer with USB port and one of following operating systems (OS) (Some computers may require additional power via a USB port. Refer to the Note in Hardware Setup.): · Windows® 98/98SE · Windows® 2000 (No driver needed) · Windows® Me (No driver needed) · Windows® XP (No driver needed) · MacTM OS 8.6 ~ 9.x · MacTM OS X 10.1.x (No driver needed) · MacTM OS X 10.2.1 or later 2 Hardware Setup 1. Remove the side panels from both sides of the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk by gripping them and sliding them slightly towards the front until they release from the case. 2. Push in the latch at the front of the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk and lift off the cover. 3. Place your HDD into 2.5" Portable Hard Disk and carefully push it back to securely plug the HDD into the IDE connector. Do not try to insert the HDD at an angle or you may damage the IDE connectors. The 2.5" Portable Hard Disk is designed so that the HDD can only be installed one way. *Note: For some desktop or notebook computers, the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk won't work properly due to insufficient power availability from the USB port. In this event, provide additional power by connecting the USB power jack of the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk via the USB power cable to the USB port of your desktop or notebook computer. 3 USB Power Port USB Port 4. Reattach the cover and the side panels onto the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk, firmly seating them in place on the case. 5. Insert screws into the bottom to stabilize the HDD and the other components within the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk. 6. The 2.5" Portable Hard Disk is now ready for use. Continue with the appropriate Driver Installation instructions for your OS. 4 Driver Installation Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE 1. Power on the computer where you will connect the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk and make sure the USB port is enabled and working properly. *Note: If you are using Windows 98/98SE, please don't connect your 2.5" Portable Hard Disk to the computer until the driver is installed. 2. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Run the Setup.exe program located within folder D:\Driver\Win98 of the Driver CD (Where "D" is the CD-ROM drive letter). Click OK to complete driver installation. 3. 4. Connect the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk to the USB port of your computer. (If necessary for additional power, also connect the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk to another USB port of your computer.) Your computer will automatically detect the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk and install the files needed to use this device. 5. The 2.5" Portable Hard Disk is now ready for use. You can find a new drive with a newly assigned drive letter in the My Computer window. Remove 2.5" Portable Hard Disk in Windows 98/98SE 1. Locate the green arrow icon the mouse on the icon. on the system tray. Click right button of 5 2. The Stop USB Mass Storage Device pop-up menu will appear. Click to enter the window. 3. An Information window will appear. Click OK to continue. 4. Your 2.5" Portable Hard Disk is now ready to be disconnected from your computer. Uninstall Driver The driver of the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk can be uninstalled by running Add/Remove Programs in Settings/Control Panel. Please follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. Using in Windows Me/2000/XP 1. Power on the computer where you will connect 2.5" Portable Hard Disk and make sure the USB port is enabled and working properly. Connect the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk to the USB port of your computer. (If necessary for additional power, also connect the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk to another USB port of your computer.) Your computer will automatically detect the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk and install the files needed to use this device. 2. 3. The 2.5" Portable Hard Disk is now ready for use. You can find a new drive with a newly assigned drive letter in the My Computer window. 6 Remove 2.5" Portable Hard Disk in Windows Me/2000/XP 1. Locate the green arrow icon mouse on the icon. on the system tray. Click left button of the 2. The Stop USB Mass Storage Device pop-up menu will appear. Click to remove the hardware. 3. The Safe To Remove Hardware window will appear. Click OK. 4. Your 2.5" Portable Hard Disk is now ready to be removed. *Note: If you don't follow the above steps to remove the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk in Windows 2000, the Unsafe Removal of Device message will appear. 7 Driver Installation for Mac OS 8.6~9.0 1. 2. 3. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Run Installer program located within folder Driver\Mac\8.6-9.0 of the Driver CD. Restart your computer to complete the installation process Driver Installation for Mac OS 9.0.4 or later 1. 2. 3. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Run Installer program located within folder Driver\Mac\9.0.4 later of the Driver CD. Restart your computer to complete the installation process. Using in Mac OS X 10.1.x 1. 2. Power on the computer where you will connect 2.5" Portable Hard Disk and make sure the USB port is enabled and working properly. Connect 2.5" Portable Hard Disk with your computer. Your computer will automatically detect 2.5" Portable Hard Disk and install the files needed to use this device. Driver Installation for Mac OS X 10.2.1 or later 1. 2. 3. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Run Installer.gz located within folder Driver\Mac\10.2.1 later of the Driver CD to unzip the setup file. Run the setup file and follow the recommended step to install 2.5" Portable Hard Disk Restart your computer to complete the installation process. 4. Using the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk in Mac OS 1. 2. 3. Complete hardware setup and driver installation. Connect the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk to your Mac. A disk icon will appear on the desktop. You may use this device as if it were a Mac Hard Disk. If you want to remove the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk, you must first drag and drop the corresponding disk icon into the trashcan. After the disk icon disappears, you can disconnect the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk. 8 Warning Never disconnect the USB cable or USB power cable while data are being transmitted. To avoid improper shutdown, open the transmitted file from its new location to ensure transmission has been completed. Specifications Transfer Rate ······················Up to 480Mbits per second at high speed Power supply ······················DC 5V from USB port Storage media ·····················2.5" HDD LED Indicators ····················Green: Power on Red: Data traffic Operating Temperature ·······5°C ~ 55°C Storage Temperature ··········-40°C ~ 65°C Humidity ······························8% ~ 90% RH Emission/Safety ··················FCC Class B, CE, BSMI Dimensions ·························145mm x 80mm x 17mm Weight ·································105 g (No HDD) Ordering Information HDD Capacity Transcend P/N 0MB USB2.0 + IEEE 1394A 40GB 80GB 0MB USB2.0 40GB 80GB TS0GHDC2 (No HDD) TS40GHDC2 (40GB HDD Inside) TS80GHDC2 TS0MHDENC TS40GHDENC TS80GHDENC (80GB HDD Inside) (No HDD) (40GB HDD Inside) (80GB HDD Inside) 9 2.5" Portable Hard Disk Limited Warranty "Above and beyond" is the standard we set ourselves for customer service at Transcend. We consistently position ourselves to be significantly above the industry norm. It's all part of our commitment to Customer Satisfaction. All Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend) products are warranted and tested to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to conform to the published specifications. During the warranty period should this Transcend 2.5" Portable Hard Disk fail under normal use in the recommended environment due to improper workmanship or materials, Transcend will repair the product or replace it with a comparable one. This warranty is subject to the conditions and limitations set forth herein. Duration of Warranty: Transcend 2.5" Portable Hard Disks are covered by this warranty for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase; however, the warranty period for any included 2.5" HDD inside the 2.5" Portable Hard Disk is two (2) years. Proof of date of purchase is required. Transcend will inspect the product and make the decision for repair or replacement. Transcend reserves the right to provide a functionally equivalent refurbished replacement product. Limitations: This warranty does not apply to product failure due to accident, abuse, mishandling, improper installation, alteration, acts of nature, improper usage, or problems with electrical power. Transcend products must be used with devices that conform to the recommended industry standards. Transcend will not be liable for damages resulting from a third party device that causes the Transcend product to fail. Transcend shall in no event be liable for any consequential, indirect, or incidental damages, lost profits, lost business investments, lost goodwill, or interference with business relationships as a result of lost data. Transcend is also not responsible for damage or failure of any third party equipment, even if Transcend has been advised of the possibility. This limitation does not apply to the extent that it is illegal or unenforceable under applicable law. Disclaimer: The foregoing limited warranty is exclusive. There are no other warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty is not affected in any part by Transcend providing technical support or advice. Online Registration: To expedite ...