Entwodiksyon
This manual provides essential instructions for the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of your IOGEAR 3.5" Ion 160 GB Combo Hard Drive with Tri-Select (GHD335C160). This external hard drive offers a reliable solution for storing and protecting your digital data, including documents, audio, video, and other media files, with the added convenience of Tri-Select backup technology and high-speed connectivity.
Pwodwi souview
The IOGEAR Ion Combo Hard Drive is designed for efficient and secure data management. It features both FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces, ensuring broad compatibility and fast data transfer rates. The integrated Tri-Select technology, combined with Dantz Retrospect Express software, provides a customizable backup solution for various data protection needs.

Image: The IOGEAR 3.5" Ion 160 GB Combo Hard Drive, shown in its vertical orientation with the IOGEAR logo and control buttons visible on the front panel.
Karakteristik kle:
- Tri-Select Backup: Allows for multiple backup configurations, activated by a single button.
- Koneksyon gwo vitès: Supports USB 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps) and FireWire 400 (up to 400 Mbps).
- Gwo kapasite depo: 160 GB for extensive data storage.
- Dantz Retrospect Express: Included software for comprehensive backup solutions.
- Plug-n-Play & Hot-Swappable: Easy to connect and disconnect without system restarts.
Kontni pake
Tanpri verifye ke tout atik yo prezan nan pake pwodwi ou a:
- IOGEAR 3.5" Ion 160 GB Combo Hard Drive (GHD335C160)
- Adaptè pouvwa
- USB NAN KA
- Kab FireWire (IEEE 1394)
- Dantz Retrospect Express Software CD
- Gid Quick Start
Enstalasyon
1. Konekte Kondwi a
- Connect the power adapter to the drive's power input and then to an electrical outlet.
- Connect one end of the USB 2.0 cable or FireWire cable to the corresponding port on the external hard drive.
- Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB 2.0 or FireWire port on your computer.
- Power on the external hard drive. Your computer should detect the new hardware automatically.
2. Initial Setup and Formatting
The drive is Plug-n-Play. However, depending on your operating system and desired use, you may need to reformat the drive for optimal performance and full capacity utilization. Some drives may come pre-formatted with multiple 32 GB FAT32 partitions, which limits single file size and total usable space on modern operating systems.
Pou itilizatè Windows:
- Right-click on 'My Computer' or 'This PC' and select 'Manage'.
- In the Computer Management window, navigate to 'Disk Management'.
- Locate the IOGEAR external drive. You may see multiple partitions.
- Right-click on each existing partition and select 'Delete Volume' until the entire drive is unallocated space.
- Right-click on the unallocated space and select 'New Simple Volume'. Follow the wizard to create a single partition, formatting it as NTFS. Assign a drive letter and a volume label.
Pou itilizatè Mac:
- Louvri 'Itilite Disk' (Aplikasyon > Itilite > Itilite Disk).
- Select the IOGEAR external drive from the sidebar.
- Go to the 'Erase' tab.
- Choose a format like Mac OS pwolonje (Journal) and a scheme like 'GUID Partition Map'.
- Click 'Erase' to format the drive.
Fonksyone Drive la
Transfè Done
Once the drive is connected and recognized by your computer, you can transfer files by dragging and dropping them to and from the drive's icon in your operating system's file explorer (Windows Explorer or macOS Finder).
Tri-Select Backup Function
The Tri-Select feature, in conjunction with the included Dantz Retrospect Express software, allows for customized backup routines. You can configure the software to perform different types of backups (e.g., full system, specific folders, incremental) and assign them to the physical buttons on the drive.
- Install Dantz Retrospect Express from the provided CD or IOGEAR's support websit.
- Launch the software and follow the instructions to create your desired backup 'prescriptions' or jobs.
- Assign these backup jobs to the Tri-Select buttons on the front of the drive within the Retrospect software interface.
- Once configured, pressing the assigned button on the drive will initiate the corresponding backup job.
Antretyen
Swen Jeneral
- Kenbe kondwi a nan yon anviwònman pwòp epi sèk, lwen limyè solèy dirèk ak tanperati ekstrèm.
- Avoid dropping or subjecting the drive to physical shocks, as this can damage the internal components.
- Netwaye deyò a avèk yon twal mou epi sèk. Pa sèvi ak pwodui netwayaj likid.
Jesyon Chalè
Ensure the drive has adequate ventilation. Avoid placing it in enclosed spaces or stacking other devices on top of it, which could obstruct airflow and lead to overheating. While designed for optimal cooling, prolonged heavy use in a poorly ventilated area can affect performance and longevity.
Retire san danje
Always safely eject or unmount the drive from your operating system before disconnecting the cable or powering it off. This prevents data corruption and ensures the integrity of your files.
Depanaj
Kondwi pa rekonèt
- Asire w adaptè kouran an byen konekte epi kondwi a limen.
- Check that the USB or FireWire cable is firmly connected to both the drive and the computer.
- Eseye konekte disk la nan yon lòt pò USB oswa FireWire sou òdinatè w la.
- Test with a different USB or FireWire cable if available.
- Verify in Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac) if the drive appears but is unformatted or has partition issues. Refer to the 'Initial Setup and Formatting' section.
Vitès transfè done ki ba
- Ensure you are connected to a USB 2.0 or FireWire 400 port on your computer. Connecting to a USB 1.1 port will result in significantly slower speeds.
- Evite kouri plizyè aplikasyon ki konsome anpil done an menm tan.
- Check the integrity of your cables. Damaged cables can reduce transfer rates.
Surchof
- Ensure the drive is placed in an area with good airflow and its ventilation slots are not blocked.
- Avoid operating the drive in direct sunlight or excessively warm environments.
- If the drive feels excessively hot, power it off, disconnect it, and allow it to cool down before resuming use.
Espesifikasyon
| Kapasite depo dijital | 160 GB |
| Entèfas Disk Difisil | USB 1.1 (Backward Compatible), USB 2.0, FireWire 400 |
| Koneksyon Teknoloji | Firewire, USB |
| Mak | IOGEAR |
| Karakteristik espesyal | Pòtab |
| Disk Disk Fòm Faktè | 3.5 pous |
| Deskripsyon Hard Disk | Desktop |
| Aparèy konpatib | Desktop |
| Kalite enstalasyon | Ekstèn Disk Disk |
| Nimewo Modèl Atik | GHD335C160 |
| Dimansyon pake | 9.25 x 9 x 5.3 pous |
| Pwa atik | 5.2 liv |
Garanti ak sipò
The IOGEAR 3.5" Ion 160 GB Combo Hard Drive (GHD335C160) is backed by a 1-ane garanti limite. For detailed warranty information, technical support, or to download the latest drivers and software, please visit the official IOGEAR websit oswa kontakte sipò kliyan yo.





