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Contents:
Safety instructions ......................................................................... 1
Safety and installation................................................................................ 1
Electromagnetic compatibility/Conformity ................................................ 2
Power supply............................................................................................. 3
Cleaning ........................................................................................ 4
Disposal ......................................................................................... 4
Data security.................................................................................. 4
What's in the box? ......................................................................... 5
System requirements ..................................................................... 5
Setting up ...................................................................................... 6
Connecting the cables ............................................................................... 6
Installing the hard disk............................................................................... 7
Before you install your hard disk ... ......................................................... 7
Partitioning programs............................................................................. 7
Partitioning the drive .............................................................................. 7
Formatting the drive ............................................................................... 8
Choosing between NTFS, FAT, and FAT32 .............................................. 8
Deleting hard disks from the system ........................................................ 10
Customer service.......................................................................... 11
Requirements for optimal performance: .................................................. 11
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 12
If you need further assistance ............................................................... 12
Warranty ..................................................................................... 13
Liability limitations ................................................................................... 14
Copying this manual................................................................................ 14
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents: Safety instructions ................. 1 Safety and installation................1 Electromagnetic compatibility/Conformity ..........2 Power supply..................... 3 Cleaning ..................4 Disposal ..................4 Data security.................. 4 What’s in the box? ................. 5 System requirements ..............5 Setting up ..................6 Connecting the cables ................6 Installing the hard disk................ - Page 2 Copyright © 2007 / 03.01 / 03.01 All rights reserved. This manual is protected by Copyright. ® The Copyright is owned by Medion Trademarks: ® ® ® MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Safety and installation Please read this chapter carefully and observe all listed notes. This will ensure reliable operation and long life expectancy of your product. Keep these instructions with your product at all times. In the event that you transfer ownership of this product, please provide these instructions to the new owner. -
Page 4: Electromagnetic Compatibility/Conformity
• The slits and openings in the hard disk are for air circulation. Do not cover these openings, as this could lead to overheating. • For additional safety, we recommend using power connection through a power surge protection unit in order to protect your equipment from power surges and lightning strikes. -
Page 5: Power Supply
Power supply • Do not open the power adapter housing. When the housing is open there is a danger of severe electric shock. It contains no user-serviceable parts. • The power socket must be in the vicinity of the device and within reach of the power adapter cables. -
Page 6: Cleaning
Cleaning • As a rule, it is not necessary to clean the equipment. Before cleaning, always pull out the plug and all connection cables. • Do not use any solvents, corrosive or gaseous cleaning products. Caution! This equipment does not include any parts that need servicing or cleaning. -
Page 7: What's In The Box
What’s in the box? Please check to ensure that the below mentioned parts are in the box and inform us within 14 days of purchase if anything is missing. • External 3.5” hard disk in compact casing • USB 2.0/1.1 connection cable •... -
Page 8: Setting Up
Setting up Connecting the cables Connect the external hard disk to your computer using a free USB port or an external SATA connection. The difference between those two ports is the transmission speed. Using a USB 1.1 port instead of a USB 2.0 port means a slower transmission speed. The external SATA connection offers a faster transmission speed than through USB. -
Page 9: Installing The Hard Disk
Installing the hard disk Note Your drive has already been set up in the factory. It will not be necessary to reformat or repartition it. Caution! Partitioning or formatting a disk drive deletes data. We assume no responsibility for lost data. Before you install your hard disk ... -
Page 10: Formatting The Drive
Formatting the drive In order to remove data from the hard disk, the partitions must be formatted. Caution! You must be totally sure about which drive letter to enter so that you don’t format a drive that contains data you wish to keep. ®... - Page 11 or FAT32 partition as the primary (or startup) partition on the hard disk. Most earlier versions of Windows cannot access a partition if it uses the latest version of NTFS. The two exceptions are Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or later.
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Page 12: Deleting Hard Disks From The System
The following table compares disk and file sizes possible with each file system. NTFS FAT32 Volumes from 512 MB to Volumes from Recommended minimum 2 TB. In Windows XP, size up to 4 volume size is approximately 10 you can format a FAT32 gigabytes (GB). -
Page 13: Customer Service
Customer service Requirements for optimal performance: • a stable, virus-free computer • a correctly installed operating system • cables correctly attached to the hard disk • ® regular execution of the Windows defragmenter and scandisk programs to remove sources of error and increase the system performance. Defragmenting your hard drive can take some time (several hours even on a fast PC), and you cannot use your PC during this time. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
If the troubleshooting suggestions in the previous section have not solved your problem, please contact our helpline. We will try and help you over the telephone. However, before you contact your nearest MEDION Technology Centre, please have the following information available: •... -
Page 15: Warranty
Warranty The sales receipt serves as proof of first purchase and should be kept in a safe place. It is required should you need to make use of the guarantee. If the product is passed onto another user, then they shall be entitled to guarantee services for the remaining period of the guarantee. -
Page 16: Liability Limitations
Liability limitations The contents of this manual are subject to unannounced changes caused by technical progress. Manufacturer and sales shall not be responsible for any damages which have been caused as a result of omissions or errors in the information provided in this manual. Under no circumstances shall we be liable for any of the following: 1.