User manual SIMPLETECH 60000-00133-002

[. . . ] Plug the Bonzai into an available USB port and Windows will install the files needed to use the drive. Windows 98SE Go to www. simpletech. com/support and download the Windows 98SE driver for the Bonzai Xpress to your local computer. To install the driver, double-click on the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. When installation completes, restart your computer. Mac OS 9. 2 and later No drivers are required. [. . . ] If necessary, use a USB extension cable (not included) to connect the the Bonzai Xpress to your computer. Keep in mind that the length of the extension cable cannot exceed 6 feet (1. 83 meters). 3 VIEWING FILES ON BONZAI XPRESS You can save, copy, move and delete files on Bonzai Xpress just as you would on any other drive on your computer. Viewing Files in Windows In Windows Explorer, Bonzai Xpress appears as a "Removable Disk", mapped to your computer. To access files on the Bonzai, open My Computer to view the storage devices attached to your computer. Then, click on the Bonzai Xpress desktop icon. (The drive letter assigned to the Bonzai depends on the computer's hardware configuration. ) Viewing Files in Mac OS In Mac OS Finder, Bonzai Xpress is represented by a drive icon on the desktop. Unnamed drives appear as a "NO NAME" drive. To access files on the Bonzai Xpress, double-click the drive's desktop icon. 4 FORMATTING BONZAI XPRESS Bonzai Xpress is formatted as a FAT volume at the factory--allowing you to format the drive and access files using standard Windows or Mac OS tools. For instructions on formatting drives, refer to the documentation provided with your operating system. Formatting Bonzai Xpress destroys all data stored on the drive. Formatting for Mac Only Use Mac users get better performance when the Bonzai is formatted as a Mac OS Standard or Mac OS Extended volume. To format the Bonzai Xpress in Mac OS X, open Disk Utility, select the Bonzai, and then click Erase. Mac OS Standard and Mac OS Extended volumes cannot be accessed from Windows. After formatting Bonzai Xpress for Mac OS, you can customize the Finder window for quick access to the files and folders on the drive. ENABLING WRITE PROTECTION The Bonzai Xpress has a write protect switch to prevent users from accidentally erasing the data on the drive. To enable write protection, slide the write protect switch aft to the locked position. To disable write protection, slide the write protect switch forward to the unlocked position. When the write protect switch is in the Lock position, you cannot format or write data to the drive. Write Protect Switch Lock 5 DISCONNECTING BONZAI XPRESS Rapidly and repeatedly inserting and removing a USB device may stop the USB port from responding. Once the port is in this state, it will no longer recognize any USB device. While the computer is powered on, it is recommended that you stop Bonzai Xpress from running before unplugging it from your computer. Stopping Bonzai Xpress in Windows 1 In the System Tray, double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon. 2 In the Safely Remove Hardware window, select Bonzai Xpress, and click Stop. [. . . ] This equipment carries the CE marking in accordance with European Directives EN55022 : 1998 and EN50082-1 : 1992. Manufacturer Warranty Bonzai Xpress is warranted for a period of two years from the date of retail purchase. A full text version of the SimpleTech's warranty policy is available online at www. simpletech. com/warranty. November 1, 2005 Copyright © 2005 SimpleTech, Inc. The SimpleTech name, logo and design are trademarks of SimpleTech, Inc. [. . . ]