SimpleTech BONZAI XPRESS STI-UFDBXA/128 User manual

BONZAI XPRESS QUICK START
USB FLASH DRIVE
Congratulations on purchasing Bonzai Xpress
from SimpleTech®
.
Bonzai Xpress works with virtually any PC-compatible or
Apple®Macintosh®
computer with a USB port, running
running Microsoft®Windows®98SE, ME, 2000, XP, or Mac OS®9.2 and later.
Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the road, with Bonzai Xpress access to your data
is at your fingertips.
What You Should Have
•Bonzai Xpress flash drive
•Neck strap
•Quick Start guide (this guide)
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local reseller or retailer for replacement.
This quick start guide includes instructions for using Bonzai Xpress with Windows
and Macintosh computers. You may also want to consult your computer’s user
manual to determine if there are any additional instructions related to the
installation and use of USB devices.

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MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
No tools or special equipment are required to install the Bonzai Xpress.
Windows ME, 2000 and XP
No drivers are required. Plug the Bonzai into an available USB port and Windows will
install the files needed to use the drive.
Windows 98SE
Go to www.simpletech.com/support and download the Windows 98SE driver for the
Bonzai Xpress to your local computer. To install the driver, double-click on the
downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. When installation completes,
restart your computer.
Mac OS 9.2 and later
No drivers are required. Plug the Bonzai Xpress into an available USB port and your
computer will automatically detect the drive.
SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE ONLINE
This guide, SimpleSafe security software and user guide, a Windows 98SE driver and
additional information on Bonzai Xpress are available online at
www.simpletech.com/support. To view SimpleTech downloadable documents, you will
need Adobe Acrobat®
Reader® .
Windows Users Mac®Users
• Pentium
®
class, 200MHz PC or compatible • iMac
®
, G3, G4, G5 and iBook
®
• 32MB RAM or more (as required by system) • 32MB RAM or more (as required by system)
• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP • Mac OS 9.2 and later
• Available USB 2.0/1.1 port • Available USB 2.0/1.1 port
For optimal performance, install the latest updates from Apple on your computer.
Download the updates from www.apple.com or open the software update tool
located in the Mac OS X system preferences folder. In Mac OS 9, the software update
tool is located in the control panel folder.

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VISUAL TOUR
Protective Cap
Protects the USB plug when Bonzai Xpress is not in
use.
USB Plug (Type A)
USB interface for connecting Bonzai Xpress to your
computer.
Write Protect Switch
Enables/disables write protection on Bonzai Xpress.
Activity Indicator
Illuminates to indicate drive read/write activity.
CONNECTING BONZAI XPRESS
Remove the protective cap, then plug Bonzai Xpress into
the computer’s USB connector.
If necessary, use a USB extension cable (not included) to
connect the the Bonzai Xpress to your computer. Keep in
mind that the length of the extension cable cannot exceed
6 feet (1.83 meters).
If you are running Windows 98SE, install the Windows 98SE driver
before connecting Bonzai Xpress to your computer.
SimpleTech recommends that you avoid using the USB port on
Macintosh computer keyboards. This port may not have enough power
to adequately support the USB 2.0 interface.

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VIEWING FILES ON BONZAI XPRESS
You can save, copy, move and delete files on Bonzai Xpress just as you would on any
other drive on your computer.
Viewing Files in Windows
In Windows Explorer, Bonzai
Xpress appears as a
“Removable Disk”, mapped to
your computer. To access files
on the Bonzai, open
My Computer to view the
storage devices attached to
your computer. Then, click on
the Bonzai Xpress desktop icon.
(The drive letter assigned to the
Bonzai depends on the
computer’s hardware
configuration.)
Viewing Files in Mac OS
In Mac OS Finder, Bonzai
Xpress is represented by a
drive icon on the desktop.
Unnamed drives appear as a
“NO NAME” drive. To access
files on the Bonzai Xpress,
double-click the drive’s desktop
icon.

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FORMATTING BONZAI XPRESS
Bonzai Xpress is formatted as a FAT volume at the factory—allowing you to format the
drive and access files using standard Windows or Mac OS tools. For instructions on
formatting drives, refer to the documentation provided with your operating system.
Formatting for Mac Only Use
Mac users get better performance
when the Bonzai is formatted as a
Mac OS Standard or Mac OS
Extended volume. To format the
Bonzai Xpress in Mac OS X, open
Disk Utility, select the Bonzai, and
then click Erase.
After formatting Bonzai Xpress for Mac OS, you can customize the Finder window for
quick access to the files and folders on the drive.
ENABLING WRITE PROTECTION
The Bonzai Xpress has a write protect switch to
prevent users from accidentally erasing the data on the
drive.
To enable write protection, slide the write protect
switch aft to the locked position. To disable write
protection, slide the write protect switch forward to the
unlocked position.
Formatting Bonzai Xpress destroys all data stored on the drive.
Mac OS Standard and Mac OS
Extended volumes cannot be
accessed from Windows.
When the write protect switch is in the Lock position,
you cannot format or write data to the drive.
Write Protect Switch
Lock

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DISCONNECTING BONZAI XPRESS
Rapidly and repeatedly inserting and removing a USB device may stop the USB port
from responding. Once the port is in this state, it will no longer recognize any USB
device. While the computer is powered on, it is recommended that you stop Bonzai
Xpress from running before unplugging it from your computer.
Stopping Bonzai Xpress in Windows
1In the System Tray, double-click
the Safely Remove Hardware
icon.
2In the Safely Remove Hardware
window, select Bonzai Xpress,
and click Stop.
3When Windows notifies you that
it is safe to do so, unplug Bonzai
Xpress from the computer’s
USB port.
Stopping Bonzai Xpress in Mac OS
1Double-click the Bonzai Xpress
desktop icon.
2In the Finder window that
appears, click Bonzai Xpress’
Eject button.
3Unplug Bonzai Xpress from the
computer’s USB port.
You can also stop Bonzai
Xpress from running by
dragging the drive’s desktop
icon to the Trash bin.
Eject button

SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications subject to change without notification.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM SIMPLETECH
SimpleTech Technical Support provides customer support for the duration of the
warranty period on this product, Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 5:30 pm
Pacific Standard Time. You can contact our Technical Support team through our Web
site, by e-mail or by phone.
Phone: [phone] or 949-476-1180
Email Response: Go to www.simpletech.com/support, click Return Merchandise
(RMA), and then choose Need Technical Support.
Online Chat: Go to www.simpletech.com/support. Click .
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.
This equipment carries the CE marking in accordance with European Directives
EN55022 : 1998 and EN50082-1 : 1992.
Manufacturer Warranty Bonzai Xpress is warranted for a period of two years from the date of retail purchase. A
full text version of the SimpleTech’s warranty policy is available online at www.simpletech.com/warranty.
Interface USB 2.0:compliant (USB 1.1: compatible)
Connector USB, 4-pin, Type A plug
Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0: up to 480 Mbits/sec; USB 1.1: up to 12 Mbits/sec
Operating System Win 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Mac OS 9.2 and later
Power Supply USB bus powered; 5V operating voltage (4.5 to 5.25 range)
Data Retention 10 years
Endurance 100,000 erase cycles
Operating Temperature -4°to 158°F (-20°to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 20-85% relative (non-condensing)
Dimensions 3.04 in. x 1.01 in. x 0.55 in.(77.16 mm x 25.70 mm x 13.85 mm)
A portion of the flash drive’s listed capacity is used for formatting
and other functions and therefore is not available for data storage.

November 1, 2005
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