User Manual

AC430
For your Safety
Warning To prevent electric shock or other injury, please do not disassemble or repackage this product. To prevent a fire, electric shock, or device malfunction, please do not use this device in a wet environment such as a bathroom. During operation, do not expose this device under the temperature above 55C (131F) or below 5C (41F). Avoid placing the product near a source of heat or in an area with strong magnetic fields or excessive vibration, or exposing it to sunlight. Never insert any metallic subject into the device to avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or danagerous emission. This product is an electronic device; please avoid dropping it or subjecting it to other severe shock. Do not place heavy objects on the top of the product or use excessive force on it. Avoid squeezing the device to prevent from damage of the internal HDD. Notice Carefully unpack the contents of the product package. Apacer doesnt take any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. USB ports on some old computers supply voltage less than repuired. In this instance, please connect the spare USB type A connector of the USB Y-cable to another USB port on the PC/NB or a power cable via a 5V power adapter. This should provide the necessary power to get the device running. Do not disconnect, power off, or restart the device while jobs in progess, otherwise it may cause a program error. No responsibility is taken by Apacer for any damage to or loss of any program, data, or other information stored on any media or any part of this device serviced hereunder.

Table of contents
For your Safety ........................................................................... 1 Chapter 1. Introduction................................................................. 3 Chapter 2. Product Features .......................................................... 3 Chapter 3. Diagram of AC430.......................................................... 4 Chapter 4. Package Contents .......................................................... 4 Chapter 5. System Requirements ..................................................... 4 Chapter 6. Connect to Computer and Data File Transmission................... 4 Chapter 7. Formatting AC430 ......................................................... 5 Chapter 8. Troubleshooting.......................................................... 11 Chapter 9. Service and Support ..................................................... 12 Chapter 10. Product Specifications................................................. 12

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Apacer Share Steno 2.5 SATA Hard Drive. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and keep it for future reference. This manual will help you learn to use many of the exciting features of this device and make you a more enjoyable experience. This manual contains important safety measurements and operational information, so please read all the information carefully before you use the device in case of unexpected accidents. We make no responsibility for the errors, omissions, or updates of this document, nor for the data or files lost of the device. Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Mac OS X is a trademark of Apple Inc. Trademarks of other products mentioned in this user's manual are owned by their respective companies or organizations.

Chapter 2. Product Features

Super Speed USB 3.0 2.5 SATA Hard Drive Elegantly proportioned with aluminum design Interanl Shock Resistence Solution for Drive Protection Smart Power Management

Chapter 3. Diagram of AC430

USB Port

LED Indicator

Chapter 4. Package Contents

1 x Apacer Share Steno AC430 Hard Drvie 1 x USB Y Cable (Micro USB 3.0 Type B split into one USB 3.0 Type A & one USB 2.0 Type A) 1 x Quick Guide 1 x Carry Bag

Chapter 5. System Requirements

Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000/ME Mac OS X 10.3 and above

Chapter 6. Connect to Computer and Data File Transmission

1. Connect the USB cable to your AC430.Then connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. 2. AC430 will automatically power on and mount on your desktop (Mac) or in My Computer (Windows) within a few seconds. 3. Select and organize files and folders that you want to transfer to your AC430.

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Note: 1. USB ports on some old computers supply voltage less than repuired. In this instance, please connect the spare USB type A connector of the USB Y-cable to another USB port on the PC/NB or a power cable via a 5V power adapter. This should provide the necessary power to get the device running. 2. Never disconnect, power off, or restart the device while jobs in progess, otherwise it may cause a program error. 3. To prevent data loss, always use Safe To Remove Hardware in Windows OS or dismount drive in Mac OS X before detach the connection between your computer and AC430.

Chapter 7. Formatting AC430

AC430 with Hard Drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partion for compatibility with all updated Windows and Mac OS. The FAT32 files system has a maximum individual file size limit of 4GB. If you want to use it with programs that generate files larger than 4 GB, reformat the AC430 as NTFS drive (Windows), or a Mac OS extended drive (Mac). For Windows Users Please follow below steps to format your AC430: 1. Please use the USB cable to connect AC430 to your computer. 2. Please go to Start, right-click My Computer and then choose Management to enter the Computer Management window.

The screen of Computer Management

3. Select StorageDisk Management. 4. Please go to Unallocated disk and right-click the New Partition item. On the first page of New Partition Wizard, click Next.

New Partition Disk

New Partition Disk Step

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5. Choose Primary Partition and then press Next.

Choice of partition type

6. You can choose the formatted capacity and then press Next.

Assign partition capacity

7. Assign disk path is always defined as default and then press Next.

Assign disk path

8. Choose File System type. For FAT32, individual single file size is limited to 4 GB. On the other hand, there is no such limitation for NTFS.

The choice of partition type

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9. Choose Finish.

Partition operation finished For Mac Users Please follow below steps to format your AC430: 1. Make sure the drive you wish to format is currently attached to the computer, and then open /Finder/Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility. 2. Select AC430 from the column on the left. 3. Click the Partition tab to the right. 4. From the Volume Scheme pop-up menu, choose the number of partitions you want for this drive. You must choose at least one partition.

5. Once you have selected the number of partitions you desire, click the Options button at the bottom of the partition diagram to set the partition scheme. 6. Select your partition scheme, and then click the OK button to return.

7. Choose a name and volume format for each partition.

8. Once you have double-checked all your choices, click the Apply button. Partitioning and formatting takes only a few moments, and once the process is complete, you should see new volumes in the Disk Utility list and in the Finder. Note: 1. Formatting will erase everything on the drive. If you have data or files that you want to protect and keep using, back them up before performing the formatting procedure. 10 2. Windows OS series does not allow one single partition with capacity larger than 32 GB to be formatted as FAT32 file system except NTFS file system.

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Chapter 8. Troubleshooting

If you encounter any difficulty in using the device, please check the following possible problems and their solutions for help at first. Problem Power will not turn on Causes Make sure that the device is properly connected to the USB port on your computer. Make sure that the USB port is working properly. Make sure that the product is properly connected to the USB port on your computer. Power supplied to the device may not meet requirement. Try connecting the USB power sharing cable or the spare large end of the USB Y cable to a secord USB port in your computer. Avoid connecting the product through a USB Hub unless the USB Hub is powered by a DC power adapter. Make sure the USB cable is not defective. Make sure that the product has been formatted. Make sure that the operating system supports the file system. Small discrepancies are due to different file formats and algorithms used by various operating systems. Make sure that your system operates at USB 2.0 speed or above.

The product is not recognized by the computer

Actual memory capacity is different from what is listed on package The product is working slowly

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Chapter 9. Service and Support

Please contact our local distributor or our customer service center, if you have any technical problems. Customer Service Center: http://www.apacer.com

Chapter 10. Product Specifications

HDD SPEC Interface Capacity Rotational Speed Cache Device SPEC Interface Data Transfer Rate LED Display Power Supply Certification Dimensions / Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Support O/S Accessories

2.5 SATA hard drive Capacity: 500GB/640GB 5400 rpm 8MB USB 3.0 (backward compatible to USB 2.0) Up to 5Gbps (USB 3.0) Up to 480 Mbps (USB 2.0) Light for power on, blinking for data access USB 2.0: Red light / USB 3.0: Blue light USB powered CE, FCC, BSMI 133 (L) x 82 (W) x 13 (H) mm / 185g 5C ~ 55C (41F ~ 131F) 10% ~ 85% Windows XP/ME/2000/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.3 or above USB Y Cable, Quick Start Guide, Carry Bag

The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for further improvement.

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