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IOGear GHE225U User Manual

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  • Page 1 2.5” USB 2.0 ION™ Drive Hi-Speed Portable External Hard Drive User Manual ®...
  • Page 2 Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR® makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Package Contents... Overview... Features... Requirements... Introduction... Pictorial Introduction... Installation of Hard Drive... ION™ Drive Setup... Installation of ION™ Drive Software (PC)... Installation of ION™ Drive Software (Mac)... Device Removal (PC Users) ... Driver Removal... Care & Handling... Trouble Shooting... Technical Support... Appendix...

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    This package contains: 1- 2.5” ION™ Drive 1- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (Type A to Mini-B) Cable 1- IOGEAR® Installation CD with Electronic Manual 1- Quick Start Guide 1- Warranty / Registration Card If any of the items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Hi-Speed technology. IOGEAR® brings and the next generation of USB to your computer. You will enjoy the convenience and reliability that has made this technology an industry standard when it comes to connecting multiple high-tech peripheral devices.

  • Page 6: Features

    Features • Transfer pictures, music, and more at speeds up to 480 Mbps – Transfer 1 GB in under 30 seconds • Bus-Powered for mobile operation • Ideal for backup, storage expansion, file sharing, software installation, and data management • 2 connectivity solutions in one (USB 1.1 & USB 2.0) •...

  • Page 7: Requirements

    To access USB 2.0 speeds, your computer system must be Hi-Speed USB 2.0 enabled. The USB 2.0 ION™ drive will work at USB 1.1 speeds with USB 1.1 enabled computers. For Mac Users • Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x * •...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    With the increase in demand for USB 2.0 products, IOGEAR® decided to provide our customers with a total solution. We have taken some of the top peripherals on the market and have upgraded them to the new USB 2.0 standard.
  • Page 9 A few things should be mentioned before explaining the installation procedure: All IOGEAR® ION™ drives are tested before they are shipped. The connectors on a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable designed in such a way as to prevent plugging the cable in upside down, backwards, or into a different type of connector.

  • Page 10: Pictorial Introduction

    Pictorial Introduction Top View 1. Activity Indicator Light 2. The IOGEAR Logo – a Mark of Quality...
  • Page 11 Pictorial Introduction Bottom View 1. Pocket Clip...
  • Page 12 Pictorial Introduction Side View 1. Power Switch 2. Mini Power Port 3. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Type mini-B Port (female)

  • Page 13: Installation Of Hard Drive

    Installation of Hard Drive If you purchased the enclosure model (GHE225U), please follow these instructions to install your 2.5" Hard Disk Drive. OTHERWISE, PROCEED TO PAGE 16. WARNING: Opening an ION™ Drive with a built-in Hard Drive (GHD225U40, GHD225U60, etc...) WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
  • Page 14 Installation of Hard Drive Step 3. Gently pull the bottom end cap out of the main body of the ION™ Drive.
  • Page 15 Installation of Hard Drive Step 4. Slide your 2.5” HDD into the bottom of the ION™ Drive “label side up,” “with hard drive connector pins pointing to the top of the drive.”...
  • Page 16 Installation of Hard Drive Step 5. Line up the Drive evenly into the inside of the inclosure. Step 6. Gently (DO NOT FORCE) push the bottom of HDD into the top of the enclosure.
  • Page 17 Installation of Hard Drive Step 7. To complete the installation, simply replace the bottom top screws.

  • Page 18: Ion™ Drive Setup

    Note: Before you begin, please make sure that the power to the device and your computer has been turned off. For Windows® 98SE users, Insert the IOGEAR® Installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM tray before you begin. (It is not necessary to install a driver under Windows® 2000, ME, XP) Please refer to page 14 after completing the instructions on pages 12 and 13.
  • Page 19 ION™ Drive Setup Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Installation Cont. Step 2. Plug the USB Type A connector into your computer’s USB 2.0 Port. Step 3. Once complete, turn the ION™ Drive and your computer on. Your computer will automatically identify the ION™ Drive and load all necessary drivers.

  • Page 20: Installation Of Ion™ Drive Software (Pc)

    Installation of ION™ Drive Software (PC) For Windows® 98SE Users Only Step 1. Once the ION™ Drive has been plugged in, the following window should appear. (If the drive automatically loads you will not need to continue.) Click Next to continue. Step 2.
  • Page 21 Click “Browse...”. Installation of ION™ Drive Software (PC) Step 4. In the “Browse” window locate the IOGEAR installation CD. Open the CD and find the folder “GHE125C”. Once inside this folder, click “OK” to continue. Then click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 22 Installation of ION™ Drive Software (PC) Once you have finished with Step 4 Step 5. click “Finish” to complete the installation process. Note: The OK button will become active once the folder with the driver is selected. At the end of the installation process you may be asked to insert your Windows CD-ROM.

  • Page 23: Installation Of Ion™ Drive Software (Mac)

    For Mac OS X Users Only Step 1. Open Combo “ION Drive” Folder Installation of ION™ Drive Software (Mac) Step 2. Open Mac OS X 10 folder that corresponds to your OSX installation. Either 10.1.X for 10.1.5 or before or choose 10.2.X for 10.2 or later.
  • Page 24 Installation of ION™ Drive Software (Mac) Step 3. Double click on ION™ Installer.pkg Step 4. Enter your Administrator Password and click OK. Step 5. Click Continue when prompted Step 6. Again, click Continue when prompted Step 7. Select Destination. Make sure to choose the partition that has OS X.
  • Page 25 Installation of ION™ Drive Software (Mac) Step 10. After the installation is complete select “Restart.” Once your computer has finished rebooting, you are ready to take full advantage of new ION™ Drive.
  • Page 26 Installation of ION™ Drive Software (Mac) For Mac OS 9 Users Only Step 1. Open Combo ION Drive Folder Step 2. Open Mac OS 9.X folder Step 3. Double Click on “Install Cypress MSC Driver” Step 4. When complete click “OK”.

  • Page 27: Device Removal (Pc Users)

    Step 1. Before you unplug the ION™ Drive, click on the green arrow on the lower- right corner of the Window. Device Removal (PC Users) Step 2. A message of [Safely Remove...] will appear, click on this message to remove the device The system will tell you that you can safely Step 3.

  • Page 28: Driver Removal

    Driver Removal Step 1. Follow the path of Step 2. Click on “ Add/Remove Programs”. Driver Removal “Start”>”Settings”>”Control Panel”.
  • Page 29 Step 3. The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” will appear. Select [TPP Storage Driver...], then click “Add/Remove.” Step 4. Click on “OK” when the system ask you if you want to remove driver. Step 5. After the removal of the driver, select “Restart Computer” and click on “Finish.”...

  • Page 30: Care & Handling

    Care & Handling Your IOGEAR® storage device is a high performance Hi-Speed USB 2.0 HardDrive (ION™ Drive). The head that reads the information on the disk is a fragile piece of technology. Therefore, care must be taken not to bump the ION™ Drive while it is operating. Please do not bump the ION™ Drive excessively when the drive is turned off.

  • Page 31: Trouble Shooting

    • Make sure the drive is turned on before you start-up your computer. • Make sure your new IOGEAR® ION™ Drive is the only device hooked into the USB 2.0 port. • Do not use a hub or repeater in connecting your drive to the computer.
  • Page 32 NTFS is only compatible with Windows 2000 & XP Contacting IOGEAR® Service Support If you are still experiencing problems using your IOGEAR® ION™ Drive, please follow the directions on pg. 28 on how to contact IOGEAR’s Service Support department for your technical support needs.

  • Page 33: Technical Support

    Service Support team is available to answer your technical questions. Do not hesitate to call if you are having trouble getting your drive to work correctly. Service Support can be reached at IOGEAR® from 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday or at the following address: 23 Hubble Drive Irvine, CA 92618 You may also reach us online at www.iogear.com/support 24 hours a day.

  • Page 34: Appendix

    Power Adapter Port - The plug on the ION™ Drive into which the power-cord is plugged into. Service Support - The team of IOGEAR employees dedicated to help you resolve your technical issues. Spin down - The act of the disk inside the drive or cartridge ceasing its rotation.

  • Page 35: Specification

    Specification Product Specification...

  • Page 36: Radio & Tv Interference Statement

    Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCU- MENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 38 Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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