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Apacer Technology aC 233 User Manual

Usb 3.0 2.5” portable hard drive
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Apacer USB 3.0 2.5" Portable Hard Drive
AC 233
User's Manual
Version 1.0

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  • Page 1 Apacer USB 3.0 2.5” Portable Hard Drive AC 233 User’s Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Precautions To prevent electric shock or other injury, please do not disassemble or reassemble this device. To prevent fire, electric shock, or device malfunction, please keep this device away from wet environment such as a bathroom or any contact with liquid. During operation, do not expose this device under the temperature above 55°C (131°F) or below 5°C (41°F) for optimal performances.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    　 Reformatting AC233 ................6 For Windows Users ................6 Regarding Partitioning Your AC233 on Windows ..........8 For Mac Users ..................13 　 Troubleshooting ................... 15 　 Service and Support ................16 　 Product Specifications ................16 © 2011 Apacer Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    λ Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Apacer USB 3.0 2.5” Portable Hard Drive. This ultra- speed, stylish and compact designed USB storage with huge capacities is your ideal portable hard drive for transferring and storing your files and even multimedia ones.

  • Page 5: Diagram Of Ac233

    1. Connect the Micro USB 3.0 connector to the USB 3.0 port on your AC233. Then connect the USB 2.0/3.0 connector to the USB 2.0/3.0 port on a computer (USB 3.0 ports for best performance). USB 3.0 Cable USB 2.0/3.0 port Micro USB 3.0 Connector USB 2.0/3.0 Connector Micro USB 3.0 port on AC 233...

  • Page 6: Disconnecting Ac233 From The Host Computer

    2. AC233 will power on and appear on your host computer system in a few seconds. The “found new hardware” message will appear with the icon in the system tray. The LED indicator on your AC233 will indicate if you have properly connected it to a computer.

  • Page 7: Reformatting Ac233

    λ Reformatting AC233 For Windows Users Please follow the steps below to reformat your AC233 hard drive. Reminder: Disk formatting will eliminate all the data in your AC233. Back up the data before you start to format your drive. In addition, the images shown below are based on Windows XP.
  • Page 8 Alternative Method 1. Once the AC233 is properly connected to a computer, right click on “My Computer” and select “Management” to enter the “Computer Management” window. 2. Go to “Disk Management” and right click on the newly added disk drive. Then select “Format”.

  • Page 9: Regarding Partitioning Your Ac233 On Windows

    Regarding Partitioning Your AC233 on Windows The Apacer AC233 portable hard drives have been partitioned before the release. In other words, the drive is ready-to-use once it is in the hands of a Windows user. However, if there is a need for partitioning the drive again, please follow the steps below.
  • Page 10 4. Once it has become an “Unallocated” disk. Then, right-click and select “New Partition”. On the window of “New Partition Wizard”, click “Next”. New Partition Disk New Partition Wizard window...
  • Page 11 5. Choose “Primary Partition” and then press “Next”. Choice of partition type 6. You can choose the partition size and then press “Next”. Assign partition capacity...
  • Page 12 7. Assign drive letter or path and then press “Next”. In most cases, just select the default letter/path at the “Assign the following drive letter”. Assign disk path 8. Choose “File System” type. For NTFS, there is no limitation for allocation unit size, making it a preferred choice for drives with large capacity.
  • Page 13 9. Click “Finish”. Partitioning operation completed 10. Wait for the formatting process. Once the formatting is completed, the disk will be ready for use. Notes: There is a “Perform a quick format” option in a previous step where you choose the file system type for configuring your format partition.

  • Page 14: For Mac Users

    For Mac Users Please follow below steps to format your AC233: 1. Make sure the drive you wish to format is currently attached to the computer, and then open Finder/Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility. 2. Select “Apacer AC233” from the column on the left. 3.
  • Page 15 7. Choose a name and volume format for each partition. 8. Once you have double-checked all your choices, click the “Apply” button. Partitioning and formatting takes only a few moments, and once the process is complete, you should see new volumes in the Disk Utility list and in the Finder.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    λ Troubleshooting If you encounter any difficulty in using the device, please check the following possible problems and their solutions for help at first. Problem Causes Power will not turn on Make sure if the device is properly connected to the USB port on your computer. Make sure if the USB port is working properly.

  • Page 17: Service And Support

    λ Service and Support Please contact our local distributor or customer service center for technical problems. For details, log on to http://www.apacer.com λ Product Specifications Product Model Name AC233 HDD Interface 2.5” SATA I/II HDD Device Interface USB 3.0 (backward compatible with USB 2.0) Capacity 500GB/750GB/1TB Device Interface Transfer...

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