All The Space You Need!

Store up to:
•15 hours of video
•42 hours of music
•More document files than you’ll want to read in a lifetime.

Protect all your valuable data with THE BACKUP BOSS

THE BACKUP BOSS connects via USB 2.0 for the fastest connection.

FAST. Back up your files quicker than with any floppy, CD, or removable cartridge system.

SIMPLE. A Windows-style Wizard program walks you through a one-time setup.

VERSATILE. Use THE BACKUP BOSS for immediate ‘on-demand’ or specifically scheduled backups.

FEATURES

• Powerful, yet flexible storage for any type of data.
• THE BACKUP BOSS©: the quick and easy way to make backup copies of all your files.
• Simple, Rocket-fast installation.
• Top performance – 7200 RPM
• Compact design
• Plays well with USB 2.0/1.1.
• Expandable storage

System Requirements:

• Desktop or Notebook PC with USB2.0 or USB1.1 port.
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000, or Windows XP (Make sure the device driver for USB Host controller has been installed and is available).
  NOTE: USB2.0 host supports 480Mbps (maximum) data transfer rate, USB1.1 host only supports 12Mbps (maximum) data transfer rate. Check your system to make sure you have the right hardware to gain maximum performance.
• Under Win95 and Win98, the USB devices are not stable to work. As such, we recommend using THE BACKUP BOSS with Windows 98SE (Second Edition) or the newer version of Windows operating systems.

Part Names and Functions:

1. LED: Power-on and Data-access indicator.
2. Power Switch: Power-on and Power-off.
3. USB2.0 Interface Connector: This connector connects to the USB2.0 interface cable.
4. External Power Jack: This jack connects to the AC adapter.
5. Kensington Lock Connector.

Hardware Installation:

Cable Connection:

1. Insert the plug of the interface cable into the Interface Connector (see the figure).
2. Insert the plug of AC adapter into the External Power Jack of drive.
3. Attach the AC adapter to the outlet.
4. Press Power Switch to “ON.”
5. You are ready to install the device driver.
   **IEEE1394 Interface Connectors and cable are optional requirements.

How to Assemble Hard Disk Drive Into the Hard Disk Kit:

1. Follow the sequence in figure, attach the IDE and Power cable to disk drive, and then fix the PCB and drive with screws.
2. Leading the drive into case, notice at the tray alignment.
3. Plug the cable of LED (already on the case) into the connector on PCB.
4. Push the drive into case completely. Fix the stand, case, and drive with screws.

How to Disassemble Hard Disk Drive Into the Hard Disk Kit:

1. Release the screws on stand to separate the stand, case, and drive.
2. Pull out the drive from case about 4cm, be careful not to break the LED cable.
3. Pull the cable of LED from the connector on PCB
4. Pull out the drive from the case completely. Release the screws, then pull out the rest cables.

Software Installation:

Windows ME/2000/XP:

1. Just insert the USB interface cable into the computer, the hard disk will be recognized automatically.

Windows 98SE.

1. Boot-up the computer into Windows. Do not connect the external hard drive into the computer. Insert the “Drive CD” into CD-ROM drive, the welcome screen will pop-up automatically. If welcome screen does not pop-up, double click “My Computer,” double click the CD-ROM drive that contains the “Driver CD,” and then double click “Index.html” to open the welcome screen.
2. On the welcome screen, click “Install Driver” on the left part. Click “USB2.0 External 3.5” Hard Disk Drive,” then click “Windows 98SE” on the right part.
3. When a “File Download” dialog prompts “Would you like to open the file or save it to your computer?” click “Open” and the setup program will start immediately.
4. Select “Chose Setup Component” and then click Next. (If you select “Choose Uninstall Component” will remove the device driver from system).
5. When the program prompts “You must reboot the system to make this setup effective,” click OK and then Finish to restart computer.
6. After computer is restarted and booted into Windows system, insert the USB interface cable into computer, the external hard disk will be recognized automatically.