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The SH14 is a high-performance External Hard Drive that supports USB 3.0. 
Unlike conventional desktop disk drives, the SH14 External Hard Drive makes it possible for you to 
instantaneously add greater storage capacity to your system without having to take the computer apart.

This means that your SH14 External Hard Drive comes fully partitioned and formatted for your use and 
you can instantly access the drive by simply plugging it into your computer through a USB port.

ADATA External Hard Drives come preformatted as FAT32 for best file accessibility among different operating 
systems (Windows, Linux, Mac, etc.). However, FAT32 has a limitation that only supports file sizes of less than 
4GB. You can reformat your ADATA External Hard Drive to NTFS format on your first use.
Alternately, you can use “Convert <drive letter> /FS:NTFS” command at the command prompt to convert a disk 
from FAT32 to NTFS if there is data stored on your ADATA External Hard Drive.  (assume <drive letter> is E:, 
the command is: “Convert E: /FS:NTFS” )

NOTE: It is highly recommended to back up your data before formatting the HDD.

Introduction

SH14 External Hard Drive User’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for SH14

Page 1: ... External Hard Drives come preformatted as FAT32 for best file accessibility among different operating systems Windows Linux Mac etc However FAT32 has a limitation that only supports file sizes of less than 4GB You can reformat your ADATA External Hard Drive to NTFS format on your first use Alternately you can use Convert drive letter FS NTFS command at the command prompt to convert a disk from FA...

Page 2: ...tains detailed information about features and instructions on using your SH14 External Hard Drive User s Manual Carefully read and understand the Handling Precautions section before using the product Failure to follow all the instructions as outlined in the Handling Precautions section could result in injury or damage to your SH14 External Hard Drive Using this Manual Refer to the Troubleshooting ...

Page 3: ...USB BUS Power Installation Related Data Cable Usage Magnets Always back up your Important Data Cleaning the product Custody Related Safely Remove Hardware System Requirements Components Overview Installation Windows Read Me First Handling Precautions Specifications Connecting your SH14 2 2 2 2 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 10 www adata group com ...

Page 4: ...ifications FCC Warranty Information Using your SH14 SH14 Software Troubleshooting Appendix The following information serves to ensure user s safety and prevent damage to devices Carefully read the information provided and use your product correctly SH14 must use the USB Bus Power Please connect to the USB Port supplied with the rated USB BUS Power Handling Precautions User s Requires rated USB BUS...

Page 5: ...ase or connector can be damaged and may cause breakage Use of non standard cables may increase incorrect operation and may cause a malfunction Do not severely bend the data cable and do not place heavy objects on the data cable If the data cable is damaged it may cause a malfunction SH14 External Hard Drive User s Manual Installation Related www adata group com Data cable Usage Use Standardized da...

Page 6: ...y on two or more separate and accessible storage media The External Hard Drive manufacturer does not guarantee data stored in the External Hard Drive and will not assume responsibility for any magnetic or material damage incurred during data recovery Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals Do not spray cleaner directly on the product It may cause discoloration and deformation of the product ...

Page 7: ...ody Related Safely Remove Hardware Always use the SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE feature before shutting down the HDD or disconnecting the USB cable and power cable 1MB 1 000 000bytes 1GB 1 000 000 000bytes Actual accessible capacity may vary from advertised capacity due to formatting and partitioning of the hard drive as well as due to your computer s operating system ...

Page 8: ...OFF Category Interface Tansfer Rate Power Hard Disk Capacity Dimensions WxHxL Color Format System SH14 SuperSpeed USB 3 0 5Gb s USB Bus Power 500G 750G 1TB 122 2 x 82 8 x 19 9 mm Black Red FAT 32 Components Overview When you purchase a SH14 External Hard Drive make sure that all components have been included in your product package SH14 USB Cable Quick Start Guide Some computers supply limited USB...

Page 9: ...mputer as shown in Figures 1 and 2 Figure 2 Connecting to a Laptop Computer Your SH14 External Hard Drive will automatically activate once connected to the computer For sufficient and stable power source it s recommended to connect your SH14 External Hard Drive to USB ports on the back panel of the computer Your SH14 External Hard Drive will automatically activate once connected to the computer It...

Page 10: ...ternal Hard Drive to the computer a small icon will appear in the system tray at the lower right corner of the screen Figure 3 System Tray indicating an External Hard Drive Figure 4 In the Windows Explorer you will see a new ADATA drive You are now ready to use the ADATA SH14 External Hard Drive ...

Page 11: ...rom the Windows Explorer you will see various drive letters your C drive is your local Hard Drive The SH14 will most likely be the E drive however it may be any drive letter For the purposes of this manual we will assume that the SH14 is the G drive As well for practice copying folders and files we will copy the Temp folder onto the SH14 Copy is to make a duplicate folder or file and store it so t...

Page 12: ... file or folder you get another menu Now we will copy the Temp folder from the Local C drive to the ADATA G drive From the left pane in the Windows Explorer Right Click ADATA G drive Click Paste From this side click the Local C drive From this side right click on the Temp folder and choose Copy ...

Page 13: ...o the SH14 drive NOTE Detaching the USB cable while file transfer is progress can damage your computer and or SH14 External Hard Drive If you need to disconnect the USB cable wait for the transfer process to complete first and then disconnect using the Safely Remove Hardware option Right click on the ADATA G Drive and choose ...

Page 14: ... System Requirements Insert the USB cable to the desktop laptop computer as shown in Figures 1 and 2 Click ADATA ex HDD USB device When you see the Safe To Remove Hardware message you may safely remove the device from the system Figure 9 The Safely Remove Hardware prompt will list every device that is attached to your system Figure 10 This prompt will list all of the Mass Storage Devices like your...

Page 15: ...p com action ss_main page ss_software Online Customer Service of FAQ Troubleshooting Check the USB cable connection Check the LED Light on the HDD Check the power supply to SH12 External Hard Drive Ticking noise is an indication of insufficient power If the drive is not being recognized try plugging it into a different USB port For frequently asked questions please visit ADATA website at http www ...

Page 16: ...ixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Class B CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE 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 protect...

Page 17: ...erial number does not conform to our original system or the label has been damaged 5 Products purchased from unauthorized agents This limited warranty covers only repairs or replacements of ADATA products ADATA is not liable for any loss of data or any cost incurred from determining the source of system problems removing servicing or installing ADATA products Duration of Warranty ADATA provides a ...

Page 18: ... it describes at the time of publication However content of this manual and or product specifications are subject to change without prior notice and with no direct or indirect liability on ADATA s part concerning such change Disclaimer This User s Manual has been subjected to thorough reviews and verifications to ensure accuracy of its content and contains information that s pertinent to the model...

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