User Manual

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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

product in a wet environment such as a bathroom. During operation, do not expose the product in areas above 55°C (131°F) or

below 5°C(41°F). 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 (even through windows).

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 product to prevent damage of the internal HDD.

Notice Carefully unpack the contents of the product package. Apacer doesn’t take any responsibility for data loss or damage during operation. For some old computers, the power supplied by the USB port is less than the

repuired 5V DC. In this instance, please connect the spare USB type A connector of the USB Y-cable or power sharing cable to a second USB port on the PC/NB, or use the 5V power adapter. This will provide the necessary additional power to run the drive.

Do not disconnect the product while formatting, uploading or downloading, otherwise it may cause a program error

When transferring files, do not turn the power off or restart this device. No responsibility is provided 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.

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Table of contents For your Safety.............................................................................1

　 Chapter 1. Introduction ..................................................................3

　 Chapter 2. Product Features............................................................3

　 Chapter 3. Diagram of AC203 ...........................................................4

　 Chapter 4. Package Contents ...........................................................4

　 Chapter 5. System Requirements ......................................................4

　 Chapter 6. Connect to Computer and Data File Transmission ...................4

　 Chapter 7. Formatting the Hard Drive ................................................5

　 Chapter 8. PCCloneEX Lite software - Backup Function ........................ 10

　 Chapter 9. Troubleshooting ........................................................... 23

　 Chapter 10. Service and Support..................................................... 24

　 Chapter 11. Product Specifications.................................................. 24

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λ 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 your experience more enjoyable. This manual contains important safety measurements and operational information, so please read all the information carefully before you use the device in order to avoid any unexpected accidents.

λ Chapter 2. Product Features USB 2.0 2.5” SATA hard drive

One-Touch Backup button for easy data backup

Compact size & stylish design

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λ Chapter 3. Diagram of AC203

λ Chapter 4. Package Contents Apacer Share Steno AC203 x 1

Mini USB to 2 Type A USB cable (USB Y Cable) x 1

Quick Start Guide x 1

Carry Bay x 1

λ Chapter 5. System Requirements For basic function

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

For Backup Function Windows XP/2000/Vista /7

λ Chapter 6. Connect to Computer and Data File Transmission 1. Connect the USB cable to your AC203. Then connect the other end of the USB

cable to the USB port on your PC/NB.

2. AC203 will 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 AC203.

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Note: 1. For some old computers, the power supplied by the USB port is less than the

repuired 5V DC. In this instance, please connect the spare USB type A connector of the USB Y-cable or power sharing cable to a second USB port on the PC/NB, or use the 5V power adapter. This will provide the necessary additional power to run the drive.

2. Never disconnect AC203 from a Computer during data transfer. 3. To prevent data loss, always use “Safe To Remove Hardware” in Windows OS.

λ Chapter 7. Formatting the Hard Drive AC203 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 AC203 as NTFS drive (Windows), or a Mac OS extended drive ( Mac).

For Windows Users

The following is the process how to format a hard drive:

1. Please use the USB cable to connect the storage device to the 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”

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3. Select “Disk Management” under “Storage”.

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

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

Assign disk path

8. Choose the formatting Partition type. For Windows ME/ 2000/ XP, please choose the FAT32 format. For Window XP Professional/ 2000 Professional/ 2003, please choose the NTFS format (FAT32 is also workable). If your format is FAT32, there is a limitation at 4 GB for any single file.However, there is practically no limitation for the NTFS format.

The choice of partition type

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9. Choose “Finish”.

Partition operation finished

For Mac Users

The following is the process how to format a hard drive:

1. Please use the USB cable to connect the storage device to the computer.

2. Select “Utilites” from the “Go” menu. Open the “Disk Utility” window, and then select “New Drive”.

3. Select “Erase” and then choose the “Volume Format” that you want.

4. Enter the drive’s name and then press “Erase”.

5. Press “Erase” again to confirm.

Note:

1. The following formatting steps will erase everything on the hard drive. If you have data or files that you want to protect or continue to use, back up the data before performing the formatting steps.

2. The FAT32 format does not allow a disk capacity over 32GB. If the disk capacity is higher than 32GB, choose the NTFS format.

3. Unplug all other external storage devices from your computer. This will prevent accidentally formatting a different drive.

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λ Chapter 8. PCCloneEX Lite software - Backup Function

Software installation

1. Please find the backup software from inside of Hard Disk and choose “PCClone EX Lite” folder.

2. Please read the license agreement in detail.

3. If users accept the agreement, please click “Next” to install.

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4. Click “Install” to next.

5. The installation is completed;please click “OK” to exit.

6. “PCClone EX” icon will displays in the notification area after setup; users can double- click the icon or press the right key of the mouse to execute PCClone EXLite.

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One Touch Backup One Toch Backup function only supports the external HDD case with button design--It won't set comprehensive steps for backup anymore, only use the button on the external HDD case. Note: when you click the button for backup, the icon of PCClone EX Lite must be staying at the notification area.(For first time using, please refer to the context of "File backup" and "Setup".) The USB driver of Win 98SE/ME to the button trigger support has not unified, therefore, this support in Win98SE/Me does not definite exactly.

1. Please plug USB HDD.

2. Execute PCClone EX Lite.

3. Just press the button on the AC203 external case.

4. A dialog window will jump out for confirming the File backup or, users can click "start" by the mouse.

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5. When the backup is in progress, PCClone EX Lite diagram will be blinking at the notification area. There is a dialog box will be displayed the progress every single 10 percentages.

6. After the backup is completed, PCClone EX Lite diagram at notification area will appears the "backup finished"

Quick Launch

1. Quick Launch. 2. File Backup. 3. File Manager. 4. Setup.

5. File Backup. 6. Minimized. 7. About. 8. Help.

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Quick File Backup Users can directly execute “File Backup” from Quick Launch, or use their own “hot key”,only one step, and the system data will be backed up easily. (For the first time using, please refer to the subject of “File Backup”, or setup your own hot key in “Setup”.)

1. Please plug AC203 into PC.

2. Execute PCClone EX Lite.

3. Go on PCClone EX Lite / Quick Launch screen.

4. Click “File Backup”. (Users can also use the hot key they previously set to backup.)

5. Appearing a dialog screen, please click “Start” to backup.

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6. When backup is in progress, the widow shows progress and proceed time)

7. When backup is done, click “OK” for backup finish! (The file backup has been successfully through PCClone EX Lite into USB HDD.)

File Backup

1. File Backup. 2. File Restore.

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1. Please plug the USB HDD into the computer, and turn on the power.

2. Execute PCClone EX Lite.

3. Click“File backup”.

4. Select folders / drives from the fix device.

5. Set one of USB devices for backup. (Please refer to “Setup”, and then set some options for the first time using.)

6. Select “Backup” and press “Start” to start.

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7. Backup is completed, please press “OK”.

8. The selected folders have been moved from the fixed device to the USB device successfully.

9. There is a hidden root directory F: FNet in the USB device, all the file backups are kept in there. Be careful, don’t delete it carelessly.

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File Restore

1. Please plug the USB HDD.

2. Execute PCClone EX Lite.

3. Go on the PCClone EX Lite screen.

4. Click “File Backup”.

5. Select folders/files of USB device you would like to restore.

6. Click “Restore”, then press “Start” to start.

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7. When “Restore” is finished, please press “OK”.

Erase File Backup

1. Please plug USB HDD.

2. Execute PCClone EX Lite.

3. Go on PCClone EX Lite screen.

4. Select the “File backup” of USB Device, then, right click the mouse to click “Delete select Files”, all select files in the USB device will be deleted.

5. Otherwise, delete the root directory F: FNet directly; it will also work.

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File Manager

PCClone EX Lite File Manager is the same function as Windows Explorer. Directly cut and paste folders/files between two windows of local and USB HDD. It is convenient for userswho can review/manage/ move/access their folders/files directly without clicking the "My computer" or "Windows Explorer".

File Backup setting

The options of File Backup setting as the followings:

After backup completing.

Files Backup Type.

Hot key.

System folder backup setting.

Hidden "File backup" folder.

Quick file backup double confirmation.

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Other

There are two options:

Automatically on Windows startup. Enable USB button.

Concerning PCClone EX Lite spec, please click the icon of “PCClone EX Lite” on the right side of upper corner of the screen, or right click the icon of “PCClone EX Lite” in the notification area.

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Please click the icon of “PCClone EX Lite”on the right side of upper corner of screen,“Help PCClone EX”dialog will display and assist to recognize PCClone EX Lite.

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λ Chapter 9. Troubleshooting If you experience a problem, please check the following chart for help.

Problem Causes Power will not turn on Make sure that the product is properly

connected to the USB port on your computer. Make sure that the USB port is working

properly. The product is not

recognized by the computer Make sure that the product is properly

connected to the USB port on your computer. The product may not be receiveing enough

power from your computer. 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, or the 5V power adapter. Avoid connecting the product through an USB Hub, unless the USB Hub is connected to a DV power adapter. Make sure that the USB cable is working. Make sure that the product has been

formatted. Make sure that the operating system supports

the file system. Actual memory capacity is

different from what is listed on package

Small discrepancies are due to different file formats and algorithms used by various operating systems.

The product is working slowly

Make sure that your system operates at USB 2.0 speed.

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λ Chapter 10. 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

λ Chapter 11. Product Specifications

HDD SPEC Interface USB 2.0 2.5” SATA hard drive (optional) Capacity Capacity: 320GB/500GB/640GB Rotational Speed 5400 rpm Cache 8MB Device SPEC Interface USB 2.0 Data Transfer Rate Up to 480 Mbps LED Display Light for power on

Blinking for data access Power Supply USB powered Software Backup Software for Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

only Certification CE, FCC, BSMI Dimensions / Weight 130 (L) x 81.2(W) x 13.4(H) mm / 84 g Operating temperature 5°C ~ 55°C (41°F ~ 131°F) Operating humidity 10% ~ 75% Support O/S For USB 2.0 SATA Hard Drive

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

Supported file system FAT32 , NTFS , HFS+ Accessories USB Y Cable, Quick Start Guide, Carry Bag

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