User Guide

Nero BackItUp Software
Nero BackItUp back up software is included on the hard drive. Double click the Nero folder
on the drive and then double click the setupx file to start installation. The Nero Installation
window will appear. Follow the set up wizard to install the software
Connecting To Your Computer
Connecting your drive to a computer is extremely simple. Follow the steps below.
1. Connect the included AC Adapter to the drive, and then to a wall outlet.
2. Next press the ON/OFF button on the back of the drive.
3. Finally, connect the data cable. Connect the included USB cable from the USB port on
the drive to an available USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port on your computer.
4. The hard drive will mount automatically, and a new icon will appear in My Computer
(Windows) or a new icon will appear on the desktop (Mac).
If you are using a USB 1.1 port on your Windows computer, the following cautionary note
may appear on your display: Hi-Speed USB Device plugged into non-Hi-Speed USB hub.
This does not indicate a problem because the drive is compatible with USB 1.1, USB 2.0 and
USB 3.0 ports. Simply close the message and proceed. However, in this case the drive will
operate only at USB 1.1 speeds.
Disconnecting Your Hard Drive
Your external hard drive is hot-swappable. It can be connected and disconnected without
restarting your computer. To disconnect your drive at any time, perform the following steps.
You can also disconnect your hard drive at any time while your computer is powered off.
Note: Please be careful to follow the correct procedure when disconnecting your unit.
Simply unplugging the unit without first following the instructions below may
result in damage to your unit and/or loss of data.
For Windows Users:
1. If you have files located on your drive open in any applications, close them.
2. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware button in the System Tray.
3. Select your drive from the menu that appears.
4. After a moment, Windows will display a message that your hardware can be safely
removed.
For Mac OS Users:
1. If you have files located on your drive open in any applications, close them.
2. Locate the icon for your drive on the desktop, and drag it to the trash.
Getting Help
If you are experiencing difficulty installing or using your Verbatim product, please visit the
main Technical Support website at www.verbatim.com/support.
Limited Warranty Terms
The Verbatim Americas, LLC warranty obligations for this hardware product are limited to
the terms set forth below:
Verbatim warrants its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for a period of 7 years from the date of purchase. Verbatim’s sole
obligation with respect to claims of non-conformance made within the warranty period
described above shall be, at its option, to repair or replace any item of Equipment that
Verbatim, in its sole discretion, determines to be defective, subject to the procedure set
forth below.
Verbatim’s warranty obligations hereunder are expressly conditioned upon (i.) the
Products being properly installed, used and maintained at all times by Customer;
(ii.) the Products not being subject to unusual mechanical stress or unusual electrical or
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