SimpleTech signature mini 250gb Quick Setup Guide
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What’s included
Signature Mini USB 2.0 Portable Drive
Quick Start Guide (this booklet)
USB/AUX Power Cable
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Visual Tour
Activity Light - Blue means drive
is reading and writing; Red
means drive is on.
Mini USB Socket - Connects
Mini Drive to your computer.
DC-IN Jack - (optional) Connects
AC power adapter (not
provided) to drive.
is reading and writing; Red
means drive is on.
Mini USB Socket - Connects
Mini Drive to your computer.
DC-IN Jack - (optional) Connects
AC power adapter (not
provided) to drive.
Mini-B USB plug
Type A USB plug - Connects to
computer’s USB port . Provides
signal and USB power.
Type A USB plug - (power only)
Connects to computer’s USB
port. Provides secondary USB
power source.
Type A USB plug - Connects to
computer’s USB port . Provides
signal and USB power.
Type A USB plug - (power only)
Connects to computer’s USB
port. Provides secondary USB
power source.
Secondary power
USB connector
USB connector
Connect the mini USB plug into a USB port on your computer.
Do not use the “power only” ( ) USB plug to connect to your
computer. This plug is only used when additional (secondary) power is
required to power the drive. See “connecting secondary” power below.
computer. This plug is only used when additional (secondary) power is
required to power the drive. See “connecting secondary” power below.
After connecting the drive, it is ready to use. MAC users please see
Formatting section.
Formatting section.
Connecting Secondary Power
Signature Mini Portable USB 2.0 Drives are powered through your computer’s USB port. If your drive is not
listed in My Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Mac) it is most likely a power related problem. Connect
the provided cable to 2 USB ports directly on the computer and then connect the drive. This ensures proper
power is provided to the drive and should allow it to operate correctly.
listed in My Computer (Windows) or on the desktop (Mac) it is most likely a power related problem. Connect
the provided cable to 2 USB ports directly on the computer and then connect the drive. This ensures proper
power is provided to the drive and should allow it to operate correctly.
Avoid using the USB port on Macintosh computer keyboards. This port
may not have enough power to adequately support the USB 2.0 interface.
may not have enough power to adequately support the USB 2.0 interface.
CONNECTING
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