Clas Ohlson 38-4120, Instruction Manual

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USB 3.0 2.5 ″ External Enclosure
Art.no 38-4120 Model ZH2528-B
Please read the entire instruction manual before use and save
it for future reference. We reserve the right for any errors in text
or images and for making any necessary technical changes to
this document. If you should have any questions concerning
technical problems please contact our Customer Services.
Description
• External enclosure with USB 3.0 connection.
• Mount a 2.5 ″ hard drive (max. 12.5 mm thick with a SATA
connection) in the enclosure and you have a portable unit
which can be connected/moved between computers.
• Requires Windows XP/VISTA (32/64-bit)/Win7 (32/64-bit).
MAC OS X and later.
• Supports Plug-and-Play and Hot-Plug.
• Data transfer rate: Up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.0)
and up to 480 Mbps (USB 2.0).
• Power supply through USB cable.
System requirements
PC with vacant USB port.
Supported operating systems: Windows XP/VISTA
(32/64-bit)/Win7 (32/64-bit), MAC OS X and later.
Contents
• External enclosure
• USB cable
• Instruction manual
• Screwdriver
• 2 screws for mounting the hard drive
Things to consider
• A new hard drive should always be partitioned
and formatted correctly before use.
• Always save important data on several storage media.
• Never remove the enclosure when the hard disk is reading
or writing data, you might damage the hard disk.
• Do not expose the enclosure to heat or direct sunlight.
• Do not place the enclosure close to strong magnetic fields
such as TVs or loudspeakers. This could erase data or
cause the hard disk stop working.
• Handle the hard disk carefully. It can be damaged if
dropped or exposed to vibration.
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Note!
The computer must have a working USB 3.0 port
in order to take advantage of the higher transfer rate;
USB 2.0 ports only support the lower transfer rate.
Installing a 2.5
″
SATA Device
1. Loosen the screws along the sides and remove the end
with USB port.
Installation using Windows XP/
VISTA (32/64-bit)/Win7 (32/64-bit)
Note! The following installation instructions apply for
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later installed.
1. Connect the included USB lead between the enclosure
and a USB port on your computer.
2. The computer will locate the external enclosure
automatically; no extra drive routines are needed.
3. The new device will appear in “My Computer” as
“New Volume” (remember that the hard disk must be
partitioned and formatted before use, otherwise it will
not appear in “My Computer”.
Removing the Enclosure
If you wish to remove the external cabinet without turning
off your computer, click on the icon in the activity window.
Click on
OK before removing the connection cable.
Troubleshooting
Problem: The computer cannot locate the USB hard drive.
Solution: 1. Check that the hard disk has a partition that
is formatted.
2. Make sure that the USB cable is properly connected
to the computer and the external enclosure.
3. Make sure that the USB port is supplying the
external enclosure with power (try using another
USB device in the port).
Specifications
Interface Compatible with USB 3.0
and USB 2.0 standard
Connection cable
USB, length 80 cm
Data transfer rate Up to 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) and
up to 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
Compatible hard disk 2.5 ″ hard disk (max. 12.5 mm
thick with SATA connection)
2. Firmly push the hard drive’s SATA connector into the
corresponding socket on the enclosure. Check that
both connections are secure. Screw in the hard drive using
the two provided screws.
3. Replace the circuit board with the installed hard drive
as shown (making sure the cover is replaced correctly.
It only fits in one direction).
4. Replace the two screws which hold the cover.
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