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Introduction
Welcome, and thank you for purchasing Black Diamond, the
external hard disk drive from Fantom Drives.
Parts &
Accessories List
The package should contain the following items:
• Fantom Drives Black Diamond
• USB 2.0 Cable
• AC Adapter
• Quick Start Installation Guide
If you are missing any items listed above, please fill out the
customer support form at:
http://www.fantomdrives.com/helpdesk
Please retain a copy of your receipt. You will need it if warranty
repair service is required in the future.
Data Stream
- The flow of data between digital devices such as
computers and hard drives.
Driver
- Software that enables the computer to communicate
with a peripheral.
Gigabyte
- 1,024 Megabytes, or approximately one billion bytes.
The capacity of most hard drives is measured in Gigabytes.
Hardware
- Physical components of a computer system
(computer, hard drives, printers, etc.)
Hub
- A device which links peripherals together onto the same
bus.
Interface
- Junction between two items of hardware or software
for the exchange of data.
Mb (Megabit)
- One million bits.
Mbps (Megabits per second)
- A data transmission speed of
one million bits per second. Data transmissions are typically
measured in bits (kilobits, megabits etc) per second.
MB (Megabyte)
- 1,048,576 bytes.
Operating System (OS)
- Software that controls the assignment
and use of hardware and application software resources.
Peripheral
- A generic term for hard drives, printers, scanners
and other discreet devices that add functionality to a computer.
Port
- A connection which enables compatible peripherals to
send and receive data.
Software
- A set of instructions that enable the computer to perform
pre-programmed functions in the order specified by the user.
Storage
- Any equipment which stores data, such as hard
drives, CDs, and DVDs.
