Silvercrest Installation andMoBox 18160, User Manual And Service Information

Page 1: ...User manual and service information GB IE CY External Hard Drive in a contemporary slim design MoBox 18160 ...

Page 2: ...nformation to the Conformity 3 Disposal of Old Devices 4 Technical Specifications 5 Intended Use 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Repair and Maintenance 10 Getting Started 10 Connecting via an USB Cable 12 Note on Installing Applications 13 Formatting and Partitioning 14 Disconnecting 15 Troubleshooting 16 Details of Guarantee 18 ...

Page 3: ...the device or pass it on it is essential you hand over this manual also Your SILVERCREST MoBox is an external hard disk drive that lets you enlarge your computer s storage capacity for saving and managing documents videos music files photographs graphics etc You can also use your new hard disk as a backup device for saving important information Regardless of whether you use your hard disk as a sto...

Page 4: ...with Pentium or other compatible processor or higher Microsoft Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 128 MB RAM or higher according to the requirements of Windows Available USB 1 1 or USB 2 0 port USB 2 0 recommended Package contents External housing with installed hard disk USB cable Pouch User s Manual Information to the Conformity This device has been tested for compliance with the re...

Page 5: ...roper disposal contact your local government disposal bodies or the shop where you bought the device According to waste regulations we are responsible for collecting any packaging materials for our products whenever they do not carry the icon of a nationwide collection system such as the German Grüne Punkt and for taking care of their recycling and or disposal For more information about product re...

Page 6: ...lastic housing Dimensions L x W x H 98 x 66 x 13 mm Weight 95 g Storage capacity 160 GB storage capacity unformatted brand name hard disk 3600 r p m pre formatted for Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista Windows XP and Windows 2000 NTFS System Requirements Microsoft Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2000 USB 2 0 or USB 1 1 Power consumption 500 mA Warranty 36 months ...

Page 7: ...poses However any use other than that mentioned above does not correspond to the intended use If used for non intended purposes or if the housing is opened the warranty is rendered void The manufacturer is not liable for any damage or interference caused by unauthorized modifications The Silvercrest MoBox in its default configuration has not been designed for medical lifesaving rescue or life main...

Page 8: ...p this manual safe for future reference If you sell the device or pass it on it is essential you hand over this manual also Handle your hard disk with care Please always follow these safety instructions in order to avoid any damage or voiding the warranty Damage to the hard disk can result in loss of data Position the device on a stable even surface and do not place any heavy objects on the device...

Page 9: ...at obstructs the ventilation slots and leave at least 10cm clearance on all sides no direct heat sources e g heating can affect the device no direct sunlight or bright artificial light reaches the device contact with spray dripping water and corrosive liquids must be avoided and the device should never be operated near water and it must especially never be immersed do not place any objects filled ...

Page 10: ...power cord with wet hands as this may cause a short circuit or electric shock Never place the device heavy objects or furniture on the cable and make sure that the cord does not bend too much especially at the plug and sockets Never make knots in the cable and do not tie it together with other cords All cables should be positioned so that nobody can trip over them or be obstructed by them Install ...

Page 11: ...when liquid has entered the product when the product has been exposed to rain or moisture when the product does not work normally or if the product has been dropped If smoke unusual noises or smells are noticed remove the device immediately from the USB port In this case the device should not be used further and should be inspected by authorized service personnel Please contact qualified personnel...

Page 12: ...e Unpack the Silvercrest MoBox and keep the packaging Front view 1 LED indicator blinks during data transfer 2 USB port USB cable 3 USB connector for Silvercrest MoBox 4 USB connector for computer Data Power 5 Optional power supply Power ...

Page 13: ...s been connected and will install the corresponding driver 4 Only if required plug the second USB connector labelled Power 5 to another USB port This will ensure that there will be enough power available for using the product without any problems On first time connection of the Silvercrest MoBox the operating system will notify of the detection of new hardware with this message Figure Installation...

Page 14: ...rcrest MoBox fields of application include Moving or copying files or folders from other drives CD ROMs or other media Installing and opening all kinds of program files on the new hard disk Saving video clips games and other data Making safety copies of important data from your PC backup Note on Installing Applications Your Silvercrest MoBox lets you install and execute applications just like any ...

Page 15: ...sly been installed the application will function perfectly Formatting and Partitioning The Silvercrest MoBox factory default settings are already formatted with the NTFS file system It is therefore not necessary to format again if you do not wish to change the file system or the partitioning When using the MoBox for AV applications it may be necessary to use the FAT32 file system If you format the...

Page 16: ...mat in the context menu to format the current partition or select Delete partition to delete the current partition and to create one or more new partitions You can find more information on partitions in Help Click on the question mark in the command list and write the search word Partition in Help topics Disconnecting The Silvercrest MoBox can be connected to and removed from the computer while th...

Page 17: ...displayed Select the Silvercrest MoBox by left licking on it A message will soon appear indicating that you can now safely remove the Silvercrest MoBox Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the Silvercrest MoBox The connector labelled Data Power must as a minimum be plugged into the computer If the device fails to respond you must plug the second USB connector into an available USB port of ...

Page 18: ... installed The Silvercrest MoBox makes a noise A low noise level is normal during operation Some data has disappeared from the Silvercrest MoBox If you have copied data it is necessary to safely remove the USB device from the operating system otherwise loss of data may occur The data transmission is very slow Make sure that you are using a USB port that supports standard 2 0 USB 1 1 ports offer a ...

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Page 23: ...ve on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC The measurements were carried out in accredited laboratories For the evaluation of above mentioned Council Directives for Electromagnetic Compatibility were consulted EMC EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 55022 2006 limit class B Soest 04th of March 2010 _____________________________ autho...

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