SimpleTech hsd1000 Quick Setup Guide

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Congratulations on purchasing the SimpleDrive from 
SimpleTech
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SimpleDrive is the easiest way to add reliable, high-capacity 
external storage to your computer. SimpleDrive works with 
virtually any PC-compatible or Apple
®
 Macintosh
®
 computer 
with a USB port, running running Microsoft
®
 Windows
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 ME, 2000, XP, or Mac OS
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 9.2 
and later. SimpleDrive is USB 2.0 compliant/USB 1.1 compatible—delivering data 
transfer speeds up to 480 megabits per second. In addition to the USB interface, 
SimpleDrive Deluxe models have an IEEE 1394a/FireWire
®
 400-compliant interface for 
even greater connection flexibility.
What You Should Have
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local reseller or retailer for replacement.
• SimpleDrive/SimpleDrive Deluxe 
external drive
• IEEE 1394/FireWire cable (SimpleDrive 
Deluxe only)
• AC power adapter
• USB 2.0 cable
• Vertical mounting stand
• Warranty card
• StorageSync CD (backup software)
• Quick Start guide (this guide)
This quick start guide includes instructions for and using SimpleDrive with Windows 
and Apple Macintosh computers. You may also want to consult your computer’s user 
manual to determine if there are any additional instructions related to the installation 
and use of USB devices.