EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD - External hard drive Kioxia - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD Kioxia

1/34 Included items Portable SSD (1 main unit, the “Product”), USB Type-C® to A cable (1), USB Type-C to C cable (1), Manual (this document) Read before use Before using our Products, please read the manual for the Product (this “Manual”), Safety Instructions and Warranty Statement (personal.kioxia.com/ support/warranty), and a user manual for the host device with which the Product is used (the “Host Device”). The latest product specication, the latest version of this document, “Safety Instructions”, “Warranty Statement” and “SSD Utility Management Software” can be found on the support page (personal.kioxia.com/support). Mandatory actions

• Plug the Product into a USB port. Plug this product directly to a USB port of a Windows PC, Mac, PS4 Pro/PS4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as PS4), PS5, Xbox Series X/S, iPad Air, iPad Pro, or Android

Smartphone/Tablet. Please visit our website for information on the required OS and devices version at (personal.kioxia.com).

• Keep the USB connector of the Product always clean. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. USB interface

• Compatible USB interface Supported host interface USB 3.2 Gen 2 (formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2)/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0)/USB 2.0 (*1) *1: Read/write speeds dier depending on the Host Devices and each Product. EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD Manual SM009-A002/34 Names and connection method (the illustrations are conceptual drawings) Access lamp Lit: Power on Blinking: Reading/writing Main unit USB Type-A USB Type-C USB Type C to A cable USB Type C to C cable

• • Plugging and unplugging To properly plug the Product into and unplug it from a compatible Host Device, follow the procedure in the user manual of the Host Device. Plugging: Plug the Product into a USB port on your Host Device according to the user manual of the Host Device. Forced plugging can damage or break the Product and/or the USB port. Orienting the Product properly, plug the Product into a USB port on a Host Device as far as it goes. The Product will not work properly if plugged poorly or oriented improperly. Unplugging: Follow the steps below to unplug the Product from a USB port on a Host Device while the Host Device is up:

• The steps or descriptions may vary depending on the version of operating system.

3. Check “Remove Hardware” appearing on the window.

1. Drag and drop “KIOXIA” icon on the desktop to the trash icon.

2. Check that the “KIOXIA” icon is disappearing and inactive. Unplug the

1. Safely remove the product according to the user manual.

Password lock function

• The password lock function can be used by using “SSD Utility Management Software”. This function is available only on Windows. Please visit our website for information on the required OS version (personal.kioxia.com/support).

DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS

This symbol indicates that this product must not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city oce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. UK Contact: KIOXIA Europe GmbH, Branch Oce UK 31 Chertsey Street, Guildford, GU1 4HD, United Kingdom TECHNICAL SUPPORT Need help? Please contact us at our regional support page: personal.kioxia.com/support4/34 Mac, iPad Air and iPad Pro are trademarks of Apple Inc USB Type C is a trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc Android is a trademark of Google LLC Windows and Xbox are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries All other company names, product names, and service names may be trademarks of their respective companies © 2021 KIOXIA Corporation5/34 FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution Changes or modications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by KIOXIA Corporation or parties authorized by KIOXIA Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. US Contact Name: KIOXIA America, Inc. Address: 2610 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134, USA Phone: [phone] For Australia and New Zealand: Warranty Period: Three (3) years from date of Purchase. How to Obtain Service: Your proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service. If the Product fails during normal and proper use within its warranty period, return the Product to your place of purchase for replacement or refund. If your place of purchase is no longer trading contact the Support Centre.

The return of your product will result in loss of any user-generated data. It includes, but not limited to, for example: music, photos, videos, and other electronic documents. Please ensure you have made a back-up copy of any data saved on your product.

Consumer Guarantees (Australia only) Our goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. For major failures with the service, you are entitled:

• to cancel your service contract with us; and