SIMPLETRANSFER
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DATA TRANSFER AND SYNCHRONIZATION UTILITY
Congratulations on purchasing
SimpleTransfer from SimpleTech.
SimpleTransfer is your easy solution for peer-topeer file transfer on Windows
Macintosh
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computers. SimpleTransfer includes
easy-to-use utilities that allow you to transfer your
system, application, Microsoft
personal data between computers. With SimpleTransfer, you can connect two
computers and instantly transfer files at speeds up to 480 megabits per second.
The SimpleTransfer software suite includes:
FileManager Transfer files from PC to PC, PC to MAC or MAC to MAC
SimpleMover Move system and application data between Windows PCs
SimpleSync Synchronize Microsoft Outlook data on Windows PCs
What You Should Have
• SimpleTransfer module (w/integrated USB 2.0 cable)
• SimpleTransfer Quick Start Guide (this guide)
• SimpleTransfer User’s Guide
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local reseller or retailer for replacement.
This quick start guide includes instructions on using SimpleTransfer with Windows
and Apple Macintosh computers. You may also want to consult your computer’s user
manual to determine if there are additional instructions related to the installation and
use of USB devices.
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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows Users Mac OS Users
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Pentium® class, 450 MHz PC or equivalent•iMAC®, G3, G4, G5 or iBook
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128MB RAM or more
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Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
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Available USB 2.0/1.1 port
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128MB RAM or more
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Mac OS® 9.2 and later
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Available USB 2.0/1.1 port
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
No tools or special equipment are required to install SimpleTransfer.
Windows ME, 2000 and XP
No drivers are required. Plug SimpleTransfer into an available USB and Windows will
automatically detect and install the files needed to use the drive.
Windows 98SE
Go to www.simpletech.com/support and download the SimpleTransfer Windows 98SE
driver 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. Plug SimpleTransfer into an available USB port and Mac OS will
automatically detect and install the files needed to use the drive.
For optimal performance, install the latest updates from Apple onto your computer.
Download the updates from www.apple.com or open the software update tool
located in the Mac OS X system preferences folder. In Mac OS 9, the software update
tool is located in the control panel folder.
MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT
In Windows, SimpleTransfer automatically display in the language set on the computer.
However, multi-language support is not provided for non-English versions of Mac OS.
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INSTALLING SIMPLETRANSFER
If you are running Windows 98SE, install the Windows 98SE driver before connecting
SimpleTransfer to your computer.
SimpleTech recommends that you avoid using the USB port on Macintosh comp uter
keyboards. This port may not have enough power to adequ ately support the USB 2.0
interface.
Remove the protective cap. Plug one end of the SimpleTransfer cable to your local
computer (Local Host) and the other end of the cable to the linked remote computer
(Remote Host).
After connecting the SimpleTransfer cable and powering on the computer, FileManager
automatically loads. If FileManager does not load automatically, start it manually
following the instructions in “Starting FileManager”.
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STARTING FILEMANAGER
Windows Users
In Windows Explorer, click on the SimpleTransfer drive, then double-click
SimpleTransfer.exe.
SimpleTransfer
SimpleTransfer icon
(FileManager)
Mac OS Users
On the Mac OS desktop, double-click the SimpleTransfer drive icon. In the
SimpleTransfer Finder window, double-click EasyMacCopy.
EasyMacCopy icon
(FileManager)
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USING FILEMANAGER
Using Drag n’ Drop to Copy Files
SimpleTransfer File Manager
allows you to drag and drop files
from the Local Host to the Remote
Host computer and vice versa. To
copy files or folders using drag n’
drop, locate the file or folder you
want to copy. Using your mouse,
select (click and hold), then drag
the file or folder to the destination
on the connected computer.
FileManager for Windows
FileManager for Mac OS
Using the Edit Menu to Copy Files
1 Locate, then select (click on) the file or folder you want to copy.
2 Open the Edit menu and click Copy.
3 Locate, then select the destination on the connected computer.
4 Open the Edit menu and click Paste.
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