Apricorn EZ Storage User manual
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Apricorn Inc.
EZ Storage
Users Guide
Model Name:
Apricorn EZ Storage
For use with Windows 98, Windows 2000, and MacOS 8.6+
Users Guide Version 0.3
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................... 2
Document Control Information.................................................................................................. 3
Revision History and Comments............................................................................................ 3
EZ Storage Product Description............................................................................................... 4
Benefits of EZ Storage:........................................................................................................4
System Requirements.......................................................................................................... 4
Getting Started....................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting to a Macintosh computer..................................................................................... 5
Connecting to a Windows computer...................................................................................... 6
Using your EZ Storage Drive.................................................................................................... 8
Formatting and Partitioning................................................................................................... 8
Transferring Data to/from the Device...................................................................................... 8
What the LEDs Mean........................................................................................................... 8
Battery Information............................................................................................................... 9
Replacing Batteries............................................................................................................ 10
Rayovac Battery Information................................................................................................ 11
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 12
No drive letter shows up...................................................................................................... 12
Red LEDs never turn on...................................................................................................... 12
Green LED never turns on and the Red LED is blinking.......................................................... 12
All of the Red LEDs are blinking.......................................................................................... 12
Specified path not available................................................................................................. 12
Technical Specifications........................................................................................................ 13
Federal Communications Commission................................................................................. 13
Glossary.............................................................................................................................. 14
User Support and Maintenance............................................................................................... 15
User Support..................................................................................................................... 15
Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 15
Warranty Conditions...........................................................................................................16
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Document Control Information
Title Apricorn Inc. EZ Storage Users Guide
Document Name Users Guide.doc
Current Revision # 1.0
Revision Date/Time 3/22/00 3:06 PM
Revision History and Comments
Revision Who Comments
0.1 RS Initial release
.2 RS Miscellaneous corrections. Connecting to a Windows computer, Removable
device instead of non-removable.
.3 MLC More miscellaneous corrections. Some additions perApricorn.
1.0 MLC Released toApricorn.
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EZ Storage Product Description
EZ Storage is the most portable and easiest solution for storage, with no external power to worry about. Its
great for mobile users, engineers, graphic art designers, or anyone who wants portable storage. Just
connect the drive conveniently with the industry-standard USB port and youre up and running. For
backup, for security, for portability whatever your needs, EZ Storage makes it easy, efficient and afford-
able.
This product has been designed to provide fast, reliable external storage to PCs and Macintosh computers
which support USB. The storage mechanism within this product is currently available in two sizes; either a
6GB (Gigabyte) or 12GB hard disk drive. This drive receives its power from the USB port on the
computer.No other power connections are required. To supplement the USB-provided power during drive
spin-up and heavy usage, the device has Rayovac Renewal rechargeable alkalineAAAbatteries which
are continually being recharged while the drive is plugged into the computer.The amount of power that the
device draws from the USB port is compatible with the USB1.1 specification.
Warning!--Should this hard disk device be used in conjunction with a USB hub, it is necessary to
ensure that the hub is 500mA (milliamps). Should the hard disk device be operated with a USB
hub that is not full-power, the device may not operate properly. If you are unsure of the power
available in the hub, please contact the hub manufacturer.
Benefits of EZ Storage:
· Plug-and-Play, hot swap
· Cross-Platform for any computer Mac or PC, laptop or desktop
· No external power required
· Lightweight and Portable
· Requires MacOS 8.6+ or Window 98 or Windows 2000
· Highest Capacity 2.5
· Fast speed, 1.2MB/sec transfer rate
· Bring all your important data with you
· Desktop publishing, file storage, disaster recovery, photo storage, etc.
System Requirements
Operating System:
Windows 98, Windows 2000, or
MacOS 8.6+,
One standard USB port and,
A CD-ROM (or compatible) drive.
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Getting Started
This external drive is designed to work with both Macintosh and Windows computers which support the
Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard. For Windows, the operating systems which support this drive are:
Win98, Win98SE, and Win2000.All Mac computers which have a USB port and an operating system later
than 8.6 should work with this device. The drivers necessary for this device are included in the software
CD or can be downloaded at www.apricorn.com.
Connecting to a Macintosh computer
a. Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive on the Mac.
b. Double click on theApricorn EZ Storage Installer icon.
c. Follow the installation instructions. During the course of installation, you will see the following boxes:
You will be prompted to restart your computer following a successful installation of the EZ Storage product
drivers. SelectYes.
Your computer will inform you of different tasks that it is completing. However, this does not require any
action on your part.Simply wait for the dialog box below to appear.
Once this box appears, you have successfully completed the installation of the drivers for your EZ Storage
product. Select Restart, so that your computer can properly restart, allowing the EZ Storage product to
function properly.
d.After the driver has been successfully installed and the system has been restarted, plug one end of the
USB cable into the storage device and the other end into the computer.
e. In just a few seconds, an icon representing the device should show up on the desktop signifying that the
device is ready to be used.
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Connecting to a Windows computer
a. Close all open applications.
b. Place the software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
c. Plug one end of the USB cable into the device and the other end into the computer.
d. Plug & Play will recognize the device and attempt to load drivers. Once you have plugged in the device,
you will see the following dialog boxes.
Select Next.
It is recommended to allow your system to Search for the best driver. By default, the radio button to the
Search option will be selected. Simply click on the Next button.
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e. Point Add New Hardware wizard to the CD-ROM drive.
If you have already placed the software CD into the drive, make sure the above CD-ROM Drive box is
checked and click on the Next button.
f. Two drivers will be loaded. Click on the Next button.
g. The disk drive will be assigned the next available drive letter.
Click the Finish button.You are now ready to utilize yourApricorn EZ Storage device.
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Using your EZ Storage Drive
Formatting and Partitioning
The drive comes pre-formatted and partitioned as a single logical device. No further formatting or partition-
ing is required unless you would like to re-partition the device into multiple logical devices.This can be done
using the partitioning utilities provided by the operating system (FDISK for Windows 98 or Disk Manager
for Windows 2000. There are no partitioning utilities available in a MacOS. The disk will need to be
partitioned on a Windows system).
Transferring Data to/from the Device
Once properly installed, the device will operate as a typical hard disk within the system.The user can
transfer data to/from the drive using drag and drop, or other standard file access mechanisms.
Warning!--If you wish to unplug the device, it should be done only when all applications that have
been accessing the drive have been closed. If the device is unplugged while it is being accessed,
data loss can occur and will cause system errors. This may also damage the hard disk device.
Use the appropriate disconnection procedure for your particular operating system (keystrokes CMD/ORE,
or dragging to the Trash icon on the Mac; right-click and Eject on Windows 98; Stop USB on Windows
2000).
What the LEDs Mean
When looking at the front of the drive, you will see three round LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) on the right-
hand side, and one round LED on the left-hand side (see image below) of the case.
The one LED on the left, is green when the disk is being accessed by the computer. Under normal use, this
LED will flicker on and off as the disk is accessed.
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When all of the red LEDs are ON, it means
that the batteries within the device are fully charged.
If the drive is being heavily used (constant disk accesses) for long periods of time, it is possible that the
internal batteries can discharge.As the batteries discharge, the red LEDs will be turned off in a sequential
fashion starting with the rightmost LED (similar to an automobiles fuel gauge). Battery life is extended if the
batteries are kept fully charged.The battery technology used in this product does not have the same
memory problems associated with some battery technologies (see Battery Information).
When all of the red LEDs are flashing, it means that the
batteries are getting very low on charge. The user should
immediately stop accessing the drive, but leave it plugged into
the computers USB port. The batteries will re-charge while
the drive is not being used.
Battery Information
The power management of this device requires the use of Rayovac Renewal rechargeable alkaline batteries
exclusively. Irregularity in operation signals battery replacement.All batteries must be replaced at the same
time to assure satisfactory functionality of this device.
Under normal use, the rechargeable batteries within the drive should last for several years. The state-of-
the-art charging circuitry inside the device will keep the batteries maintained and charged to the appropriate
level.
The three LEDs on the right, are red acting as a fuel gauge indicating the charge of the batteries inside the
device. When the batteries are fully charged, all three LEDs will be on (once the drive is plugged into a
USB port).
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Replacing Batteries
If the user notices that a significant change in the behavior of the device (or the red LEDs), it is probable that
the batteries need to be replaced. In order to replace the batteries, it is necessary to take apart the devices
case. When doing so, please take special care and notice of what components are included and how the
parts are aligned, so that when putting the device back together, there are no parts lost or damaged.
Battery clips
First, remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the case, so that there is access to the 4 screws on each of
the 4 corners of the device.Once the screws are removed, the upper half of the case can be removed (be
especially carefulonce the screws are removed, the circuit board securing both the hard drive and the
batteries is no longer secure).After removing the top half of the case, you will find the defective batteries on
the top of the circuit board. Carefully remove the existing batteries and replace them with fresh batteries
(Rayovac Renewal brand RechargeableAlkalineAAAbatteries). Note the + sign on the circuit board
next to one end of each battery clip (all 6 batteries will line up the same way) and insert each battery until it
clicks into place and has firm contact with both clips.
Carefully, close the case and re-insert the screws in place. Tighten firmly and replace the rubber feet.
Below is information regarding the Rayovac brand batteries. More information can be found on Rayovacs
website (www.rayovac.com).
Remove screws
(under rubber feet) Remove screws
(under rubber feet)
Rear of case
Battery clips
Battery clips
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