Maxi g.u - External hard drive TrekStor - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	External hard drive
Brand	TrekStor
Model	Maxi g.u
Interface	USB 2.0 (cable included)
Supported operating systems	Windows Vista/XP/2000 (SP4/SP2), Mac OS X
Power supply	AC adapter included (except if bus-powered via USB)
Operating temperature	10 °C to 40 °C
Storage	Internal hard drive formatted as NTFS or HFS+
Main functions	Data transfer, backup, formatting
Connectors	1 USB type B port (for PC connection), 1 power connector (P)
Power button	Yes, short press to turn on, long press to turn off
System recognition	Plug-and-play: appears as a local drive (Windows) or on desktop (Mac)
Supported formatting	NTFS (Windows), HFS+ (Mac OS X) – Time Machine compatible with Leopard
Safe disconnection	Via safely remove hardware icon (Windows) or drag to trash (Mac)
Maintenance and cleaning	Soft dry cloth; do not use solvents, thinners, or chemicals
Safety	Do not open, do not expose to moisture, avoid extreme temperatures and dust
Recommended USB cable length	Less than 3 meters
Manufacturer warranty	Intrinsic functionality; not responsible for data loss
General information	Manual available in multiple languages on the TrekStor website

Frequently Asked Questions - Maxi g.u TrekStor

How to connect the TrekStor Maxi g.u external hard drive to my computer?

Plug in the power cable (if included) and connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC. Turn on the hard drive by briefly pressing the Power button. It will appear as a local drive in 'My Computer' (Windows) or on the desktop (Mac).

How to safely disconnect the hard drive?

On Windows, click the safely remove hardware icon in the taskbar and select 'USB Mass Storage Device - Remove drive'. On Mac OS X, drag the hard drive icon to the trash. Wait for confirmation before unplugging.

How to format the Maxi g.u hard drive?

First back up your data. On Windows, right-click the drive in 'My Computer', select 'Format...', and confirm. On Mac OS X, open 'Disk Utility', select the drive, go to the 'Erase' tab, choose the file system (HFS+ for Time Machine), and click 'Erase'.

Which operating systems are compatible?

The drive is compatible with Windows Vista, XP (SP2 minimum), 2000 (SP4), and Mac OS X 10.3 or higher. No additional drivers are needed.

What to do if my computer does not recognize the hard drive?

Check that the USB cable is properly connected and the drive is turned on. Try a different USB port. If the problem persists, unplug and reconnect the drive. Also ensure the power supply is correctly connected if needed.

What is the recommended operating temperature?

Use the device within an ambient temperature range of 10 °C to 40 °C. Avoid extreme temperatures and sudden changes.

Can I use a longer USB cable than the one provided?

It is not recommended to use a USB cable longer than 3 meters, as this may lead to data loss or connection instability.

How to clean the external hard drive?

Use a soft dry cloth or a soft brush. Never use solvents, thinners, or chemicals that could damage the surface.

Is the hard drive compatible with Time Machine on Mac?

Yes, if you format the drive as HFS+ (Mac OS Extended) under Mac OS X Leopard or later, you can use it as a Time Machine backup drive.

What to do in case of electrostatic discharge during data transfer?

Disconnect the drive from the USB port and then reconnect it. A temporary interruption of the transfer may occur, but the device should work normally after this action.

USER MANUAL Maxi g.u TrekStor

Note: If you have problems with this product, you can quickly get assistance. Only in extremely rare cases will you need to bring this product to your distributor. You can find answers to the most frequently asked questions at our website, www.trekstor.de, under "SERVICE" "SUPPORT". You can of course also contact our award-winning support team by filling out the support form on our website, or by e-mail or telephone (see the back of these instructions). You will be surprised at how quickly we can help you.

Thank you for buying the TrekStor DataStation. We are confident that this product will be the source of much enjoyment.

System requirements

Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X:

No additional drivers are necessary for these operating systems. If you use Windows® 2000, make sure that you have installed at least service pack 4; Windows® XP requires service pack 2 or above.

1) Startup

• Connect the provided power cable (if available) to the power supply, and plug the power supply into a socket. Connect the power supply to the "Power" connection of the DataStation.
• Only use the provided USB connection cable to connect the device to a USB port in your PC.
• Turn on the DataStation by briefly pressing the on/off button or by actuating the on/off switch. Your operating system will automatically recognize the DataStation, and add the DataStation as a "LOCAL DISK" (or "LOCAL DRIVE") to "MY COMPUTER"/"COMPUTER" (Microsoft Windows) or the "DESKTOP" (Mac OS X and Linux).
• Hold down the on/off button or actuate the on/off switch to turn off the DataStation.

2) Data exchange

After a successful startup of the device, a local disk "TREKSTOR" appears under "MY COMPUTER"/"COMPUTER" (Windows®) or on your "DESKTOP" (Mac® OS X).

• Select the desired files or folders with your mouse.
• Position the mouse pointer over the selected files or folders, and press the right mouse button. Select "Cof" from the context menu that appears.
• Under "MY COMPUTER"/"COMPUTER"/"DESKTOP", select the desired target (such as the "TREKSTOR" drive).
• Click it with your right mouse button, and select "P ASTE" to start copying. After copying is completed, the data will be available on the target drive.

3) Logging off and disconnecting the TrekStor DataStation from the PC

Windows® Vista/XP/2000: At the bottom right on the task bar, left-click on the icon "SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE". In the context menu that appears, left-click on "SAFELY REMOVE MASS STORAGE DEVICE - DRIVE" to select it. This removes the DataStation from the operating system of your computer. You can now disconnect the DataStation from your PC.

Mac® OS X: You need to remove the drive from the Desktop before you disconnect it or turn it off. Click on the relevant drive icon, and drag it to the trash icon.

Note: Please follow the recommended logoff procedure to prevent damage to the device or data loss.

4) Formatting the hard disk

Important: Back up all the data on your hard disk before formatting it.

Note: ALL the data on the disk will be deleted when you format it.

Windows® 2000/XP/Vista

The DataStation can be formatted like any other hard disk in Windows.

• Under "MYCOMPUTER"/"COMPUTER", right-click on the local disk "TREKSTOR".
• Select "F" from the context menu that appears.
• Left-click on the "S TART" button, and confirm that you want to format by clicking the "OK" button.

Mac OS X from 10.3

To format the DataStation in Mac OS X, proceed as follows:

• Select "FINDER" → "UTILITIES" and open "DISK UTILITY".
• Click on the DataStation which is listed with its model number. Select the hard disk or partition that you want to format.
  From the right window, select the option "E"
• Use the drop-down list to determine the file system for the hard disk/partition to be formatted, and enter the name in the provided field.

Instructions for the Mac OS X Leopard: The file system "HFS+ ("(MAC OS EXTENDED") allows you to use the "TIME MACHINE".

• Click on the "E" button to start the formatting.

Instructions for safety and use:

Only qualified persons may perform technical work on the product.

The product may not be opened or changed. The components cannot be serviced by the user.

• Never expose the device to moisture, condensation and liquids. Protect the device from extremely high and low temperatures and temperature fluctuations. Use the device within an ambient temperature of 10^ to 40^ .
  Never place the device close to a source of heat, and protect it from direct sunlight.
  Make sure that the surroundings are as dust-free as possible when you use and store the device.
• Never clean the surface of the device with solvents, paint thinners, cleansers or other chemical products. Instead, use a soft, dry cloth or soft brush.

Note:

Do not use USB cables longer than 3 meters.

In certain circumstances, exposing the device to an electrostatic discharge may interrupt the data transfer between the device and the computer and impair the functions of the device. If this occurs, the device should be unplugged from the USB port and then plugged in again.

The manufacturer retains the right to continually improve the product. These changes may be made without being directly described in these operating instructions. For this reason, the information provided in these operating instructions may not reflect the current state of the art.

The manufacturer only guarantees suitability for the product's intended purpose. In addition, the manufacturer is not responsible for damages or loss of data and subsequent consequences.

Copyright © 2008 TrekStor GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved. Other cited product or company names may be trademarks or brand names of the respective owner.

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NAVODILA ZA UPORABO

Cestitamo vam za nakup enote TrekStor DataStation. Prepričani smo, da boste ta izdelek z veseljem uporabljali.

Sistemske zahteve

Windows Vista/XP/2000, Mac OS X:

Za te operacijski除去 codatni gonilniki niso potrebni. Upostevajte, da mora biti za operacijski system Windows 2000 namescen majmanj Service Pack 4, za systemd Windows XP pa majmanj Service Pack 2.

1) Zagon

• Omrežni kabel (ce je prilozen) prikljucite na napajalnik in napajalnik prikljucite v omrežno vticnico. Napajalnik povežite s prikljuckom "Pda na enoti DataStation.
• Za povezavo naprave z USB priključkom na osebnem računalniku lahko uporabite samo prilozhen USB priključni kabel.
• Enoto DataStation vklopite s katkm pritiskom na tipko za vklop/izklop oz. s stikalom za vklop/izklop . Operacjski system samodejno prepozna enoto DataStation ter v "MOJ RACUNALNIK"/"RACUNALNIK" (Microsoft Windows) oz. na "NAMIZIE" (Mac OS X in Linux) vnese enoto DataStation kot "LOKALNI DISK" (oz. "LOKALNI POGON").
  Z daljsim pritiskom na tipko za vklop/izklop oz. s stikalom za vklop/izklop izklopite enoto DataStation.

2) Izmenjava podatkov

Po uspešnem zagonu naprave se v oknu "MoJ RACUNALNIK"/"RACUNALNIK" (Windows®) oz. na vašem "NAMIZU" (Mac® OS X) prikaže lokalni disk "TbS".

Z misko označite Želene datoteke oz. mape.
- Prek označene datoteke oz. mape postavite miškin kazalec in nato kliknite na desno miškino tipko. Odpre se priročni meni, v katerem izberite točko "K".
Voknu "MOJ RACUNALNIK"/"RACUNALNIK"/"NAMIZJE" izberite zeelen cilj (npr. pigeon "TREKSTOR").
- Kliknite na desno miškino tipko in za začetak postopka kopiranja izberite možnost "P R". Po zakljucenem postopku kopiranja so podatki prisotni na ciljinem pogonu.