SATA Backup Disk Drive Enclosure
Version 01/10
Item-No. 41 28 12
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Intended Use
A 6.35cm/2.5“ SATA hard disk can be installed in the enclosure. It can be operated via a
USB2.0/USB1.1 interface. The power is supplied via the USB.
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Package Contents
• Enclosure with interface converter
• USB-cable (Mini-plug to 2x USB-plug Type A)
• Set of screws
• Foam spacer
• CD with backup software
• Operating Instructions
Features
• It is possible to install a 6.35cm/2.5“ SATA hard disk (not provided); installation height 9.5 or
12mm.
• Connection to USB 2.0/1.1 is possible
• Power supply via USB
• No drivers are required with Windows ME/XP/Vista and Windows 7 (comprised in the
operating system)
• Backup button (only functioning with the provided software installed)
Safety Instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe
these safety instructions! We do not assume any liability for any consequential
damage!
Nor do we assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by
improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! The warranty will
be void in such cases!
The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
The unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible because of
safety and approval reasons (CE).
The product must not get damp or wet.
Handle the product with care; knocks, blows or even a fall from a low height can damage it.
Installation of a Hard Disk
1. Remove the two screws from the rear cover.
2. Carefully pull out the cover lid with the
attached board from the enclosure.
3. Plug the hard disk correctly on the terminal
strip of the circuit board.
4. Fasten the hard disk to the board using the
two provided short screws.
5. Depending on the thickness of the used hard
disk (9.5mm or 12.5mm) either stick the thick
or the thin foam spacer on the upper metal lid
of the hard disk (stick it to the front edge of
the hard disk).
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6. Now slide back the hard disk with the board
back into the enclosure (observe correct
direction) and fasten the enclosure lid with the
screws removed at the beginning.
Connection
There are two different types of USB ports:
• Low-power USB Port
Can supply a maximum power of 100mA, e.g. the USB port for a keyboard or the USB port for
a USB hub without power unit. Such connections are not appropriate for operating the external
hard drive!
• High-power USB Port
Such USB ports can supply a maximum power of 500mA, e.g. the USB port of a PC/Notebook
or the USB port on a USB hub with its own power unit.
Please note:
Since most of 2.5“ hard drives require a current of approx. 1A for start up, and approx.
400-500mA for operation, a low power USB port is not suitable for supplying power to
this enclosure! Furthermore, the control circuit board inside the hard disk enclosure
also requires a certain current (approx. 100mA).
Therefore, just one single high power USB port cannot supply enough current to start
/ boot the 2.5“ hard drive. This can lead to the case where the hard disk does not start
or it makes quiet tick-tack noises.
Some USB ports supply more than 500 mA, although this is not standard.
Therefore, the USB cable provided has two USB type A connectors.
First connect both type A USB-plugs to two free USB ports on your computer/
notebook (or to a USB hub with its own power unit).
Only afterwards the mini USB plug is to be connected with the hard disk case.
Thus, the current of both USB ports is added (500 mA + 500 mA = 1 A) and the operation of the
external hard drive is ensured.
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Some Notebooks provide less than 500 mA to their USB-ports. In such cases,
operating the hard drive might be impossible (disc does not rotate, is not initialised or
similar). In this case, an external USB hub with its own power supply unit should be
used.
Alternatively to the USB Y cable a stabilised power supply unit (not provided) can be
used to operate the hard disk enclosure. The inner contact of the round plug has to
have plus/+, with a voltage of +5V=, current at least 1A.
For the USB connection, another conventional USB cable is required (mini USB plug
to USB connector, type A). The Y cable should not be used for operation with an
external power supply unit!
Driver Installation
a) Windows ME, XP, Vista and Windows 7
The drivers for Windows ME/XP/Vista and Windows 7 are included in the operating system.
Connect the external hard drive cabinet to the integrated hard drive of your computer; the device
is automatically recognised and the necessary drivers installed.
b) Windows 98SE
At the time of creation of this manual a Windows 98SE driver was on the provided CD. Please
observe here, to first install the driver and only then connect the hard disk enclosure to the
computer.
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Important: This driver is only necessary for Windows 98SE!
Please observe that this driver probably won’t be supplied with future software
releases.
Insert the provided CD into an appropriate drive on your computer. If the installation program
does not start automatically, start the program „Autorun.exe“ in the main directory of the CD.
Start the installation procedure of the driver for the Windows 98SE-Backup software by clicking
„Win98se Driver“. Follow all instructions of the software or Windows.
A restart is probably necessary afterwards, subsequently the external hard disk enclosure can
be connected to the PC.
