• Choose a stable, even, flat and sufficiently large surface for setting up the hard drive
enclosure.
• Never move the hard drive enclosure with the hard drive installed in it while it is in
use or while the magnetic discs of the hard drive continue to spin for a few seconds
after it is switched off. Otherwise, data may be lost! In addition, the hard drive could
be damaged if the write/read head touches the magnetic disc.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been taken from a cold room to a
warm one. The condensation that forms can destroy the product under certain cir-
cumstances.
Allow the product to reach room temperature before connecting it to the power sup-
ply and putting it into use. This may take several hours.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the cables are neither kinked nor
pinched.
• Handle the product with care; it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental
falls, even from a low height.
Installation of a 6.35 cm/2.5” IDE hard drive
1. Remove both screws on the back side of the housing and extract the slide-in case.
2. Set the hard disk to “MASTER” (see instructions for the hard disk or drawing below). With
6.35 cm/2.5” hard disks, no jumpers are inserted in this setting. This normally corresponds to the
basic setting with new hard disks.
3. Insert the hard drive correctly on the 44-pin terminal strip. Make sure not to misplace the hard
disk by one pin for example, when inserting it.
4. Fasten the hard drive on the board by using two screws.
5. Insert the hard drive with the board carefully into the casing and pay attention to correct orien-
tation.
6. Fasten both screws that you have previously unfastened.
Connection
There are two different types of USB ports:
•
Low-power USB ports
Can supply a maximum power of 100 mA, 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 ports
Can supply a maximum power of 500 mA, e.g. the USB port on the motherboard or the USB port
on a USB hub with its own power unit.
Please note:
Since most 6.35 cm/2.5” hard drives require a current of approx. 1 A for start up, and
approx. 500-700 mA for operation, a low power USB port is not suitable for supplying
power to this enclosure! Furthermore, the control circuit board inside the hard drive
enclosure also requires a certain current (approx. 100 mA).
Therefore, even one single high power USB port does not supply enough current for
starting/booting the hard drive. This can prevent the hard drive from starting or cause a
low clicking noise.
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 (or to a USB hub with
its own power unit).
Only after this should the mini-plug be connected to the hard drive enclosure.
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.
Many notebooks provide less than 500 mA per port at their USB ports. In this case, it
may not be possible to operate the hard drive (hard drive doesn’t turn on, isn’t recog-
nized, or similar). In which case, an external USB hub with its own power supply unit
should be used.
Driver installation
The drivers are integrated in the operating system. Simply connect the external hard disk casing
with the built-in hard disk to your computer (first connect both USB plugs type A with two free USB
ports of your computer, then plug the mini-plug into the jack of the hard disk casing), the device is
automatically recognized and the required drivers are installed.
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Operating instructions
USB2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure 6.35 cm/2.5“
Item no. 1305220
Intended use
A 6.35 cm/2.5” IDE hard drive can be installed in the enclosure. It can be operated via a USB2.0/
USB1.1 interface. Power is supplied via the USB.
This product complies with the applicable national and European requirements. All names of com-
panies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
Always observe the safety instructions included in these operating instructions. Please read the
operating instructions carefully and keep them.
Any use other than that described above could lead to damage to this product and involves the
risk of short circuits, fire, electric shock, etc. No part of the product may be modified or converted!
Package contents
• Enclosure with installed interface converter
• USB cable (mini plug to 2x USB plug Type A)
• Set of screws
• Carrying bag
• Operating instructions
Features
• Can house a 6.35 cm/2.5” IDE hard disk (not included); installation height 9.5mm
• Connection to USB2.0/1.1 possible
• Power supply via USB
• No driver is needed (integrated in operating system)
Safety instructions
Damage due to not following these operating instructions will void the warranty! We
do not assume any liability for any resulting damage!
We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper
use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases, the warranty will
be null and void!
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the product is not permitted for
safety and approval reasons (CE).
• Any maintenance or repair work may only be performed by an expert.
• Do not leave packaging material carelessly lying around, since it could become a
dangerous plaything for children.
• The product is not a toy and does not belong in the hands of children.
• The product is intended for use in dry, indoor locations only. No part of the product
must be allowed to become damp or wet.
• Avoid the following adverse conditions at the installation location and during trans-
port:
- Dampness or excessive humidity
- Extreme cold or heat, direct sunlight
- Dust or flammable gases, fumes or solvents
- Strong vibrations, impacts or blows
- Strong magnetic fields such as those found in the vicinity of machinery or loud-
speakers
