SimpleTech DELUXE User Manual

SIMPLEDRIVE
™
QUICK START
SIMPLEDRIVE
™
DELUXE
EXTERNAL USB DISK DRIVE
Congratulations on purchasing the SimpleDrive from
SimpleTech
®
.
SimpleDrive is the easiest way to add reliable, high-capacity
external storage to your computer. SimpleDrive works with
virtually any PC-compatible or Apple
®
Macintosh
®
computer
with a USB port, running running Microsoft
®
Windows
®
ME, 2000, XP, or Mac OS
®
9.2
and later. SimpleDrive is USB 2.0 compliant/USB 1.1 compatible—delivering data
transfer speeds up to 480 megabits per second. In addition to the USB interface,
SimpleDrive Deluxe models have an IEEE 1394a/FireWire
®
400-compliant interface for
even greater connection flexibility.
What You Should Have
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local reseller or retailer for replacement.
• SimpleDrive/SimpleDrive Deluxe
external drive
• IEEE 1394/FireWire cable (SimpleDrive
Deluxe only)
• AC power adapter • USB 2.0 cable
• Vertical mounting stands (2) • Warranty card
• StorageSync CD (backup software) • Quick Start guide (this guide)
This quick start guide includes instructions for and using SimpleDrive with
Windows and Apple Macintosh computers. You may also want to consult your
computer’s user manual to determine if there are any additional instructions

SimpleTech DELUXE Specifications

General

Brand	SimpleTech
Model	DELUXE
Category	Storage
Language	English

Summary

QUICK START

What You Should Have

Lists all items included with the SimpleDrive external drive package.

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows

Specifies minimum hardware and OS requirements for Windows.

Mac OS

Specifies minimum hardware and OS requirements for Mac OS.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Windows ME, 2000 and XP

Details the plug-and-play installation process for Windows systems.

Mac OS 9.2 and later

Details the plug-and-play installation process for Mac OS systems.

VISUAL TOUR

Front

Explains the LEDs and indicators on the front of the SimpleDrive.

Back

Details the ports and switches on the back of the SimpleDrive.

CONNECTING SIMPLEDRIVE

Connect the USB or 1394/FireWire cable

Instructions for connecting the drive using USB or FireWire cables.

Connect the AC adapter

Instructions for connecting the AC power adapter to the drive and outlet.

FORMATTING SIMPLEDRIVE

Formatting SimpleDrive

Explains the default NTFS format and limitations for Mac OS.

Formatting for Mac Use Only

Guide to formatting the drive as Mac OS Extended for optimal Mac performance.

VIEWING FILES ON SIMPLEDRIVE

Viewing Files in Windows

Instructions on accessing files on SimpleDrive through Windows Explorer.

Viewing Files in Mac OS

Instructions on accessing files on SimpleDrive through the Mac OS Finder.

DISCONNECTING SIMPLEDRIVE

Shutting Down SimpleDrive in Windows

Step-by-step guide to safely disconnect the drive from a Windows computer.

Shutting Down SimpleDrive in Mac OS

Step-by-step guide to safely eject the drive from a Mac OS computer.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM SIMPLETECH

Phone

Provides the phone number for SimpleTech customer support.

Request Email Response

Instructions for requesting email support via the website.

Online Chat

Instructions for accessing online chat support.