USB External Hard Drive
Installation Guide
USB 2.0 and 1.1
Windows &
Macintosh
160GB HD3U-160
120GB
80GB
40GB
HD3U-120
HD3U-80
HD3U-40
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Copyright and Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Product Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Recommended System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PC Compatible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
USB Hard Drive Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting the USB Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Drive Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh . . . . 5
Installing the Driver Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windows Me/2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Windows 98SE (Second Edition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Macintosh System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Re-initializing the USB Hard Drive Using the Apple Disk Utility . . . . . . . . 11
Disconnecting the USB Hard Drive from a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shutting Down the USB Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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List of Figures
Figure 1. USB Hard Drive Kit Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Figure 2. Front and Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 3. Hard Drive Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Figure 4. Connecting USB and Power Cables to External USB Hard Drive . . . 5
Figure 5. Connecting the Power Adapter and Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 6. Connecting to USB Port on Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 7. Found New Hardware Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 8. Windows “My Computer” Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 9. Add New Hardware Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 10. Search for Best Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 11. Select CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 12. Ready to Install the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 13. Completing Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 14. USB Hard Drive Icon Mounted on Macintosh Desktop . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 15. Disk Utility Erase Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 16. Unplug or Eject Hardware Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Safety Precautions
TEAC Hard Drives (HD) are high-precision electronic devices. Do not use them in any
manner other than as specified in this manual. Please read this manual in its entirety before
you begin the installation procedure. Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
To prevent fire or shock, do not expose the unit to moisture or rain.
To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble the hard drive. Refer servicing
to authorized personnel.
A user who changes or modifies the unit or operating procedures specified herein without
express written approval by the manufacturer will void user authority to operate the
equipment.
Specifications and features are subject to change without notice or obligation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Regulations
Warning:
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio and television communications. This equipment has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. To ensure compliance
with FCC rules, the cable that connects the unit to the computer must be a shielded interface
cable.
Note: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B
requirements or using an unshielded peripheral cable could result in interference to radio
or television reception. To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to
interference, use a shielded interface cable.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception (which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user may try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Move the device and the receiver further apart.
• Connect the equipment to an electrical outlet on a different circuit than the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced audio television technician.
Also, the following booklet may prove helpful:
Interference Problems
Washington, D.C. 20402, stock number 004-000-00345-4.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by TEAC
America, Inc. could void the user’s warranty.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV
. It is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
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Copyright and Trademark Information
This manual is copyright © 2002 by TEAC America, Inc.
• TEAC is a trademark of TEAC Corporation.
• IBM PC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Windows, Windows 95, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional,
Windows XP and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
© Copyright 2002 TEAC America, Inc. All rights reserved. TEAC America, Inc. reserves
the right to modify product offerings or specifications without advance notice. No part of
this publication may be produced in any format without the express written permission of
TEAC America, Inc.
Registration Information
There is no need to register any portion of this kit. Refer to “Technical Support” on page 13
if you wish to contact TEAC.
Product Warranty Information
This TEAC Hard Drive features a one year warranty from the date of purchase. Please keep
your receipt as proof of purchase.
About This Guide
This guide, the
operate TEAC USB 2.0/1.1 external hard drives (40GB, 80GB, 120GB and 160GB
capacities). This guide is divided into the following main sections:
Introduction:
system requirements and shipping package contents.
Connecting the Hard Drive:
your computer.
Installing the Driver Software:
software (if required) from the included CD-ROM.
Specifications:
Drive (models HD3U-160, HD3U-120, HD3U-80, HD3U-40).
Technical Support:
America.
TEAC USB Hard Drive Installation Guide,
This section introduces the USB hard drive and describes recommended
This section explains how to connect the USB hard drive to
This section explains how to install the appropriate driver
This appendix provides technical specifications for the TEAC USB Hard
This appendix provides technical support listings for TEAC in North
explains how to install and
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TEAC External USB 2.0/1.1 Hard Drive kit.
TEAC USB hard drives are external peripheral devices designed for use with IBM
PC (or compatible) or Macintosh computers that feature a USB (Universal Serial Bus)
port, version 2.0 or 1.1.
TEAC USB hard drives are compatible with USB 2.0 for high speed performance.
The hard drives are also backward compatible with USB 1.1.
Four models of hard drives are available in capacities of 40GB, 80GB, 120GB and
160GB. The connection and installation procedure is the same for all
configurations.
TEAC USB hard drives are hot-swappable and can achieve data transfer rates of
up to 480Mbits/sec when operating in USB 2.0 mode. (See “Specifications” on
page 13 for details.)
Minimum System Requirements
❑
An available USB port (USB version 1.1 or 2.0)
To achieve high speed USB 2.0 performance, your computer must feature a
built-in USB 2.0 port. Otherwise, you must install a third-party USB 2.0 PCI
controller card (not included in this kit) in your computer.
If you plan to connect the USB hard drive to a USB 2.0 hub, use only a selfpowered USB 2.0 hub.
❑
CD-ROM drive (to install driver software for Windows 98SE only) or Internet access (to download driver software)
PC Compatible
❑
IBM PC-compatible Pentium II 300MHz computer
❑
Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP (full installation, no upgrades. Windows 95
and NT 4.0 are not supported)
❑
64MB of RAM
Macintosh
❑
Apple Macintosh G3 (or higher processor) computer
❑
Mac OS X v10.0 or later (earlier versions not supported)
❑
32MB RAM
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USB Hard Drive Package Contents
USB Hard Drive Package Contents
The TEAC USB Hard Drive kit includes the following items (Figure 1).
❑
TEAC External USB 2.0/1.1 Hard Drive
❑
CD-ROM containing driver software (required for Windows 98SE only)
❑
USB 2.0/1.1 interface cable
❑
120V AC power adapter and cable
❑
Vertical support stand
❑
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Note:
A USB 2.0 adapter card is not included in this kit.
(this booklet)
power cable
AC power adapter
CD-ROM
(USB driver)
TEAC USB External Hard Drive
Figure 1. USB Hard Drive Kit Package Contents
Note:
If any of the items above is missing from your kit upon purchase, please
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USB interface cable
support stand
contact the vendor immediately for a replacement kit.
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Front and Rear Panels
Front and Rear Panels
Figure 2 illustrates the front and rear panels of the USB hard drive.
LED status indicator
USB 2.0 port
LED status indicator:
Figure 2. Front and Rear Panels
Lights up (green) at power on. Flashes (orange)
DC IN power
input connector
Power switch
during data read and write operations.
USB 2.0 port:
Connect the included USB interface cable to this USB
connector. (The other end of the USB cable connects to a USB 2.0/1.1 port
on your computer. See “Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PCCompatible or Macintosh System” on page 5.)
DC IN power connector:
Connect the included power cord to this input
connector. Plug the other end into an AC power outlet. (For more
information, see “Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible
or Macintosh System” on page 5).
Note:
To ensure proper operation, use only the original AC power
adapter and cord with your TEAC USB hard drive.
Power switch:
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Turns the power on or off.
Connecting the USB Hard Drive
Connecting the USB Hard Drive
This section explains how to connect the USB hard drive to an IBM PCcompatible or Macintosh computer. It also explains how to install the driver
software (if required).
Drive Orientation
Position your USB hard drive horizontally on a stable, flat surface. The TEAC
logo should face up.
Alternatively, you can use the included vertical support stand to position the USB
hard drive in a vertical orientation to save desktop space (Figure 3).
vertical support standhorizontal orientation
Figure 3. Hard Drive Orientation
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Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh System
Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh
System
Note:
The following steps (1-8) apply to both IBM PC-compatible and
Macintosh systems.
1. Turn off the power to your USB hard drive.
2. Turn on the power to your computer.
3. Insert the power cable plug into the DC IN input connector on the rear
panel of the USB hard drive (Figure 4 and Figure 5).
DC IN power input
power cable
plug
Step 3
USB 2.0 port
USB 2.0 cable
plug
Step 7
Figure 4. Connecting USB and Power Cables to External USB Hard Drive
4. Insert the power cable’s female connector into the AC power adapter
block (Figure 5 on page 6).
5. Plug the other end of the power cable into an AC outlet (Figure 5 on
page 6).
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Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh System
Step 5
Step 4
AC power adapter
to AC outlet
Step 3
power cable
to USB
Hard Drive
DC IN
Power Input
Figure 5. Connecting the Power Adapter and Cable
6. Connect the wider plug of the included USB 2.0 cable to a USB port on
your computer (Figure 6).
USB 2.0/1.1 port
on computer
USB 2.0 cable
Step 6
Figure 6. Connecting to USB Port on Computer
7. Connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 port on the
rear panel of the USB hard drive (Figure 4 on page 5).
Note:
If you are connecting the cable to a USB 2.0 hub, use a USB hub that
features an AC power adapter. Connect the cable directly to a USB 2.0 port
on the computer or USB hub. Do not connect the cable to a USB connector
on the keyboard.
8. Turn on the power switch on the USB hard drive.
Confirm that the Power LED on the USB hard drive lights up.
Note:
If you have an IBM PC-compatible, continue with the “Installing the
Driver Software” on page 7. If you have a Macintosh system, continue with
“Macintosh System Installation” on page 11.
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Installing the Driver Software
Installing the Driver Software
Installation of the TEAC-provided driver depends on the Windows version in your
IBM-compatible computer. This driver is required only for Windows 98SE. For
Windows Me/2000/XP, the built-in USB driver is loaded automatically.
Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers
Windows Me/2000/XP
1. Connect the USB hard drive to your computer and turn on the power
switch on the USB hard drive (as explained in “Connecting the USB
Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or Macintosh System” on
page 5).
Windows Me/2000/XP automatically detects and identifies the new device as
a “USB Mass Storage Device” and installs the appropriate drivers. (There is
no need to load the driver CD-ROM for Windows Me/2000/XP.)
Figure 7. Found New Hardware Panel
(If Windows displays a
option, then click
Next
Hardware Update Wizard
to proceed.)
, click the
Recommended
2. When the installation is complete, restart your computer.
Windows displays an icon for the USB hard drive in the
My Computer
panel
(Figure 8). The USB hard drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition
and is ready for use.
USB Hard Drive icon
Figure 8. Windows “My Computer” Panel
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers
Windows 98SE (Second Edition)
Note:
If your computer runs Window 98SE, you must install the drivers from the
included CD-ROM disc. Follow the steps below.
1. Insert the included CD-ROM Driver Installation disc into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your computer (Figure 6 on
page 6).
Windows detects the new device and displays an
(Figure 9).
Figure 9. Add New Hardware Wizard
3. Click
Windows displays the following
Next
.
Add New Hardware Wizard
Add New Hardware Wizard
panel
panel (Figure 10).
Figure 10. Search for Best Driver
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers
4. Select the option
Search for the best driver
for your device, then click
(Figure 10).
Windows displays the following
Figure 11. Select CD-ROM Drive
Add New Hardware Wizard
5. Select the option to search for drivers on the
CD-ROM drive
panel (Figure 11).
, then click
(Figure 11).
The Hardware Wizard locates the drivers on the CD-ROM and displays the
following panel (Figure 12).
Next
Next
Figure 12. Ready to Install the Driver
6. Click
(Figure 12).
Next
The Hardware Wizard installs the appropriate driver and displays the
following panel (Figure 13).
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers
Figure 13. Completing Driver Installation
7. Click
to complete the installation (Figure 13).
Finish
When the installation is complete, Windows displays an icon for the USB
hard drive in the
My Computer
panel (Figure 8 on page 7). The USB hard
drive was preformatted as a single FAT32 partition and is now ready for use.
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows Computers
Macintosh System Installation
Note: Mac OS X Version 10.0 is the minimum OS requirement for the TEAC USB
hard drive. (Earlier versions of the Mac OS are not supported.)
1. Connect the USB hard drive to your computer, then turn on the power
to the USB hard drive.
(Refer to “Connecting the USB Hard Drive to an IBM PC-Compatible or
Macintosh System” on page 5).
The Macintosh automatically detects the USB hard drive and displays the
icon for the USB hard drive on your Macintosh desktop (Figure 14).
It may take a couple of minutes to mount the USB hard drive on your desktop
the first time you connect it to the system. Do not disconnect the USB hard
drive, or cut the power to the USB hard drive, during this process.
Figure 14. USB Hard Drive Icon Mounted on Macintosh Desktop
Note: The USB hard drive is preformatted as a FAT32 partition. TEAC
recommends that you re-initialize the USB hard drive using the Mac OS X Disk
Utility (Figure 15 on page 11).
Re-initializing the USB Hard Drive Using the Apple Disk Utility
1. In the
Disk Utility
, click the
Erase
tab, and highlight the unlabeled disk
(Figure 15).
2. For the
3. In the
4. Click the
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Volume Format
Name
field, key in a name for your USB hard drive.
Erase
option, select
Mac OS Extended
button, then follow the displayed instructions.
Figure 15. Disk Utility Erase Tab
.
Disconnecting the USB Hard Drive from a Computer
Disconnecting the USB Hard Drive from a Computer
Caution: Follow the steps below that are appropriate for your computer system
before you disconnect the USB hard drive from your computer. Failure to do so
may result in loss of data.
Windows
1. Double-click the Windows “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in your
system tray.
Windows displays the Unplug or Eject Hardware panel (Figure 16).
Figure 16. Unplug or Eject Hardware Panel
2. Select USB Mass Storage Device, then click the Stop button.
Windows displays a confirmation panel.
3. Click OK to confirm your selection.
You may now safely disconnect the USB hard drive from your computer.
Macintosh
Drag the icon for the USB hard drive (see Figure 14 on page 11) to the Trash icon
on the Macintosh desktop. You may now safely disconnect the USB hard drive
from your computer.
Shutting Down the USB Hard Drive
Turn off the power to the USB hard drive only after you disconnect the USB hard
drive from your computer or have shut down your computer system. Do not turn
off the power switch on the USB hard drive while the computer is operating.
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Specifications
The following table lists the product specifications for TEAC USB external hard
drive.
Models TEAC USB 2.0/1.1 External Hard Drives
Model numbers: HD3U-160, HD3U-120, HD3U-80, HD3U-40
Capacity HD3U-160: 160GB
HD3U-120: 120GB
HD3U-80: 80GB
HD3U-40: 40GB
Interface USB 2.0/USB 1.1
Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0
Access Time 9.5 msec
Buffer 2MB
Spindle Speed 5400RPM to 7200RPM maximum (model dependent)
MTBF 100,000 POH
Dimensions
Weight 2.0 lbs
Power Requirement 120VAC (AC adapter included)
Installation Horizontal or vertical in support stand, plus or minus 10°
Operating Temperature 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F)
Storage Temperature -30° C to 60° C (-22° F to 140° F)
Safety Standards UL, FCC
Warranty One year
USB 1.1
480Mb/sec (high speed) n/a
12Mb/sec (full speed) 12Mb/sec (full speed)
1.5Mb/sec (low speed) 1.5Mb/sec (low speed)
3
5 inches (W) x 1 inches (H) x 8 inches (D)
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3
--4
3
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Technical Support
For technical support, please contact the TEAC Service and Support Center:
North America
TEAC America, Inc. (USA)
Technical Support
Telephone: (323) 727-4860 • Fax: (323) 869-8751
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm PST
http://www.teac.com/DSPD/techsupport.htm
E-mail: dspdtsg@teac.com
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