Kanguru 2.5'', 3.5'' User Manual

USER’S MANUAL

For 2.5” and 3.5” Models

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the Distance between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Please be aware of the following points before using your Kanguru hard drive.

Copyright© 2007, Kanguru Solutions. All rights reserved.

®

DOS

, Windows 95
and Windows Vista
registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of the
International Business Machines Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks of
their respective companies or organizations

Kanguru Solutions will not be held responsible for any illegal use of this product nor any losses
incurred while using this product. The user himself is responsible for the copyright laws, and is
fully responsible for any illegal actions taken.

®,

Windows 98®, Windows NT

®

are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. Apple® and Macintosh® are

®,

Windows 2000

.

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Windows ME®, Windows XP®,

CUSTOMER SERVICE

To obtain service or technical support for your product, please contact Kanguru Solutions
Technical Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Kanguru Solutions guarantees that every KanguruEco Drive will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials for 1 year from the date of purchase. The Hard Drive enclosed within
this unit is covered in the same manner for 3 years. This warranty does not apply if, in the
judgment of Kanguru Solutions, the product fails due to damage from handling, accident, abuse,
misuse, or if it has been used in a manner not conforming to the product’s instructions, has been
modified in anyway, or the warranty labels have been removed. If the product proves defective
during this warranty period, call Kanguru Solutions Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA
required for service. When returning a product, mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of
the package, and include a copy of your original proof of purchase.

In no event shall Kanguru Solutions’ liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions
offers no refunds for its products after 30 days of purchase. Kanguru Solutions makes no
warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the
contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims
its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Kanguru Solutions
reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation
to notify any individual or entity.

Safety Warning

Before using this product read the user manual carefully.

1. Always make sure the power cord is unplugged before attaching the Hard
Drive to the PC.

2. Using a different power supply than the one supplied may damage the unit
and will void the product warranty.

3. Keep this product away from humidity or any type of moisture.

4. Do not drop or shake the device.

5. Do not press or put any weight on the device.

6. Do not clean the device with alcohol, thinner or benzene.

Table of Contents

Safety Warning ............................................................................................................... 3

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4

2. System Requirements .......................................................................................... 4

3. Product Features.................................................................................................... 4

4. Package Contents.................................................................................................. 5

5. Usage Notes ............................................................................................................ 6

1. KanguruEco Drive HDD......................................................................................... 6

Installation................................................................................................................... 6

Usage...........................................................................................................................7

Removal ...................................................................................................................... 8

2. Power Management Application Software ............................................................. 9

Installation................................................................................................................... 9

Usage...........................................................................................................................9

Removal .................................................................................................................... 10

3. One Touch Backup (OTB) Software .................................................................... 11

Installation................................................................................................................. 11

Usage......................................................................................................................... 11

Removal .................................................................................................................... 13

6. Warranty ................................................................................................................. 13

7. Technical Support................................................................................................ 13

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the KanguruEco Drive hard drive from Kanguru
Solutions!

This high speed USB2.0 Hard Drive is a great way to add storage to your PC,
Notebook or Mac. Add huge capacities and lightning fast access to all your data!
USB2.0 is 40 times faster than USB1.1, making it great for video editing, mobile
users, data back up, or simply increasing your computers storage space!

The KanguruEco Drive has built in technology to help you save energy and
increase the life of your hard drive. The product comes preconfigured to put your
hard disk into low power modes for energy savings that can be monitored and
configured directly in the provided Power Saving software! Also because your
KanguruEco Drive is not spinning all the time, the life of the hard drive is greatly
lengthened! (based on manufacturers MTBF Figures)

NOTE: In order to reach USB 2.0 speed, you must have a computer or host
adapter card that has USB 2.0 support. This device will automatically sense the
speed of your USB port and adjust between USB 1.0 and USB 2.0 speed. If you
do not have USB 2.0 support, the device will work at USB 1.1 speeds. Kanguru
Solutions carries a wide variety of USB 2.0 PCI cards, adapters, and hubs should
the need arise.

2. System Requirements

Hardware:

• A Notebook or desktop PC with at least:

o 233MHz Pentium II Processor
o 128MB RAM
o 1 available USB or USB2.0 port

Software:

• For the KanguruEco Drive: Windows 98SE, 2000, XP, or Vista; Mac OS 9.x,
or 10.x

• For the Power Management Software: Windows 2000, XP

• For the One Touch Backup (OTB) Software: Windows 98SE, 2000, XP

3. Product Features

The KanguruEco Drive has a powerful built-in power management processor.
This unique power management technology has several major functions as listed
below.