Safety Precautions TEAC Hard Drives (HD) are high-precision electronic devices. Do not use them in any manner other than as specified in this manual. Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure. Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
There is no need to register any portion of this kit. Refer to “Technical Support” on page 13 if you wish to contact TEAC. Product Warranty Information This TEAC Hard Drive features a one year warranty from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. About This Guide This guide, the TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide, explains how to install and operate TEAC USB 2.0/1.1 external hard drives (40GB, 80GB, 120GB and 160GB...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TEAC External USB 2.0/1.1 Hard Drive kit. TEAC USB hard drives are external peripheral devices designed for use with IBM PC (or compatible) or Macintosh computers that feature a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, version 2.0 or 1.1.
USB Hard Drive Package Contents USB Hard Drive Package Contents The TEAC USB Hard Drive kit includes the following items (Figure 1). ❑ TEAC External USB 2.0/1.1 Hard Drive ❑ CD-ROM containing driver software (required for Windows 98SE only) ❑ USB 2.0/1.1 interface cable ❑...
Macintosh System” on page 5). Note: To ensure proper operation, use only the original AC power adapter and cord with your TEAC USB hard drive. Power switch: Turns the power on or off. TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide...
Macintosh computer. It also explains how to install the driver software (if required). Drive Orientation Position your USB hard drive horizontally on a stable, flat surface. The TEAC logo should face up. Alternatively, you can use the included vertical support stand to position the USB hard drive in a vertical orientation to save desktop space (Figure 3).
4. Insert the power cable’s female connector into the AC power adapter block (Figure 5 on page 6). Plug the other end of the power cable into an AC outlet (Figure 5 on page 6). TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide...
Confirm that the Power LED on the USB hard drive lights up. Note: If you have an IBM PC-compatible, continue with the “Installing the Driver Software” on page 7. If you have a Macintosh system, continue with “Macintosh System Installation” on page 11. TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide...
Installing the Driver Software Installing the Driver Software Installation of the TEAC-provided driver depends on the Windows version in your IBM-compatible computer. This driver is required only for Windows 98SE. For Windows Me/2000/XP, the built-in USB driver is loaded automatically.
Windows detects the new device and displays an panel Add New Hardware Wizard (Figure 9). Figure 9. Add New Hardware Wizard Click Next Windows displays the following panel (Figure 10). Add New Hardware Wizard Figure 10. Search for Best Driver TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide...
The Hardware Wizard locates the drivers on the CD-ROM and displays the following panel (Figure 12). Figure 12. Ready to Install the Driver 6. Click (Figure 12). Next The Hardware Wizard installs the appropriate driver and displays the following panel (Figure 13). TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide...
When the installation is complete, Windows displays an icon for the USB hard drive in the panel (Figure 8 on page 7). The USB hard My Computer drive was preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready for use. TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide...
Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers Macintosh System Installation Note: Mac OS X Version 10.0 is the minimum OS requirement for the TEAC USB hard drive. (Earlier versions of the Mac OS are not supported.) 1. Connect the USB hard drive to your computer, then turn on the power to the USB hard drive.
Turn off the power to the USB hard drive only after you disconnect the USB hard drive from your computer or have shut down your computer system. Do not turn off the power switch on the USB hard drive while the computer is operating. TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide...
Specifications The following table lists the product specifications for TEAC USB external hard drive. Models TEAC USB 2.0/1.1 External Hard Drives Model numbers: HD3U-160, HD3U-120, HD3U-80, HD3U-40 Capacity HD3U-160: 160GB HD3U-120: 120GB HD3U-80: 80GB HD3U-40: 40GB Interface USB 2.0/USB 1.1 Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0...
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