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OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS
PACKAgE CONTENT Portable external hard disk • USB 2.0-cable and/or USB 3.0 cable
• User Guide & Warranty Requirements for Hard Drive
TECHNICAL DATA HDD
• 1.8" / 2.5" • 5400 rpm • USB 2.0 and/or USB 3.0
• Formatted capacity:
1.8" HDD 120 GB - 120.031 GB
2.5" HDD 250 GB - 250.059 GB
2.5" HDD 320 GB - 320.073 GB
2.5" HDD 500 GB - 500.107 GB
2.5" HDD 640 GB - 640.135 GB
2,5" HDD 750 GB - 750.153 GB
2,5" HDD 1 TB - 1.000,204 GB
2,5" HDD 1,5 TB - 1500,301 GB
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTNTS FOR USB 2.0 AND USB 3.0:
• Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7 • Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher (only suitable to a limited extent - additional information is available on our homepage
www.bestmedia.de) • Max. 2 open USB-2.0-ports or 1 open USB-3.0-port
POWER SUPPLY (USB 2.0 HARD DRIVE):
You can connect the external hard disk to a USB 2.0 port. With some notebooks, it may be necessary to use a USB hub with a mains plug.
POWER SUPPLY (USB 3.0 HARD DRIVE):
You may connect the external hard drive under USB 3.0. Some notebooks may require the use of a USB-3.0-hub and a power plug.
Attention: Hard drive USB 3.0 can only be used in connection with a USB-hub (external power supply required) downwards compatible for USB standard 2.0! Only the
maximum transfer rates of USB 2.0 can be achieved.
COMMISSIONING (easy plug- & play-installation – valid for USB 2.0 & USB 3.0): 1) Start your computer and wait until the system is completely loaded. 2) Connect
the enclosed data cable to the USB port of your external hard disk. 3) Connect the other end of the cable to the USB 2.0-port or USB 3.0 port on your computer. 4)
As soon as the hard disk is connected and ready for operation, the LED indicator turns green. When you access the hard disk (read or write operation), the green LED
lights up.
DISCONNECTING THE HARD DISK FROM THE SYSTEM:
Windows (not required for Windows XP and Vista): 1) Double-click on the icon in the task bar („Safely removing hardware"). 2) In the window mark „USB mass
storage device" and click on „Terminate". 3) Click on OK and wait until the confirmation message appears. 4) Disconnect the cable from the external hard disk.
Macintosh: 1) Locate the icon for the external hard disk on your desktop. 2) Drag the icon to the recycle bin icon. 3) As soon as the icon is no longer displayed, you
can remove the cable from the external hard disk.
DATA BACKUP: When moving or copying data, make sure that the procedure is terminated correctly. Always backup your data! Before sending the product to custo-
mer service, please delete all personal and confidential information. Claims for damage due to data loss and consequential damage are excluded.
TECHNICAL SERVICE: For help in case of questions or problems with your hard disk, please contact: http://www.bestmedia.de/standardnav/support.html?L=1
CE CONFORMITY: This product bears the CE label in accordance with the specifications of the European guideline on electromagnetic conformity 2004/108/EG.
Please use the enclosed USB cable to observe the admissible EMV limits and only connect devices marked with the CE label. This product serves for data storage
in the „domestic, business and small trade sector". If the use of the product deviates from the stated working conditions, claims for possible damage are excluded.
BESTMEDIA CD-Recordable GmbH & Co. KG, Industriestraße 48, D-49451 Holdorf, Germany, is responsible for the CE label.
LIABILITY EXCLUSION: Carefully read and observe the operating instructions. Otherwise the product may not work properly. BESTMEDIA will assume no liability for
possible data loss or damage. BESTMEDIA, its partners and suppliers will not assume any warranty for the continuous and error-free operation of the product. In no
case will BESTMEDIA assume liability for damage caused to the operator or third parties whose costs exceed the purchase price of this product. This restriction applies
to damage of any kind, including destruction, damage or loss of records, programs and data. The same applies to all direct and indirect damage, loss of profits, loss of
savings and other special, direct damage or consecutive damage. This also applies for liability obligations, independent of whether these are the result of unauthori-
sed handling, use or improper utilization of the product and/or the operating instructions. This restriction also applies if BESTMEDIA or an authorised representative,
authorised service center or a retailer were informed about the possibility of such a damage or claim.
PROBLEMATIC APPLICATIONS: This product is not intended for „problematic applications". These include medical applications, life-sustaining systems, connections
to medical implants, commercial transport equipment and nuclear reactors, as well as other applications and systems in which the failure of the product may result
in injury, death or substantial material damage. BESTMEDIA excludes any liability for the use of this product in problematic applications. If you use this product in
a problematic application, you will assume full responsibility for all consequences. BESTMEDIA also retains the right to refuse servicing of the product utilised in a
problematic application. In addition, BESTMEDIA expressively excludes any liability for maintenance or the refusal to service such a product.
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK: © 2008 BESTMEDIA CD-Recordable GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved. These operating instructions are protected by copyright
law. The copyright rests with BESTMEDIA CD-Recordable GmbH & Co. KG. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Technical and optical changes
as well as print errors reserved.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: To ensure safe and reliable use of your new hard disk, please read the safety instructions and these operating instructions carefully prior to
connecting the device. When passing the device on to a third party, also pass on these operating instructions.
Only persons familiar with retrofitting and/or converting a PC may exchange the hard disk. If you do not have the necessary qualifications, please contact a qualified
technician.
Hard disks are extremely sensitive to blows. Never drop the hard disk or subject it to blows or shocks as this will permanently destroy the hard disk and the data it
contains. Keep this in mind especially when transporting the hard disk. We will not assume any warranty for such damage. Observe the instruction manual of your PC.
Do not insert any objects through the openings in the hard disk. This may lead to short circuits or even fire!
Never open the casing of the hard disk. This would lead to the loss of the warranty and result in the destruction of the hard disk.
Do not let children play unsupervised with electric devices as they are not capable of estimating the associated risks in all cases.
The hard disk is not designed for operation in heavy industry companies.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS: Dear customer, our products are subjected to strict final quality controls. If this device does not function properly, please contact the
service department for your area (see below).
Please note: The warranty period is three years and starts with the day of purchase. Please keep the receipt as proof of purchase. The warranty only coversmaterial
or production errors, but not damage to fragile parts, e.g. on the housing.
During the warranty period, you can send defect hard drives free of charge to the service address indicated below. You will then receive a new or repaired device free
of charge. After expiration of the warranty period, you can also send the defect device to the address below for repair. Repairs after the expiration of the warranty
period are subject to charges.
Your legal rights are not restricted with this warranty. In case of unauthorised or improper use, application of force and repairs not performed by our authorised
service centers, the warranty will be void.
External USB 2.0 or 3.0 Drive
• Transfer rate (with USB 2.0):
max. reading rate: 35 MB / sec.
max. writing rate: 25 MB / sec.
• Transfer rate (with USB 3.0):
max. reading rate: 80 MB / sec.
max. writing rate: 70 MB / sec.
A ttention: For fast super-speed USB 3.0 data transfer a USB Port 3.0
is required.
• Cache: 8 MB
• Dimensions housing:
1.8": 65 x 115 mm ( W x H )
2.5": 81 x 130 mm ( W x H )
USB 2.0 Port
USB 3.0 Port
LED status indicator
• Weight hard disk:
1.8": approx. 105 g • 2.5": approx. 160 g
• Ambient temperatures:
In operation: 5°C-55°C
Not in operation: -40°C-60°C
• Ambient humidity:
In operation: 8% - 90% (relative air humidity)
Not in operation: 8% - 90%
• T he hard disks are formatted in NTFS (deviating
format for MAC version).
LED status indicator
(relative air humidity)