Tips & Notes; Technical Data - Conrad 28 28 79 Bedienungsanleitung

Tips & Notes
a) USB 3.0
• USB3.0 devices are backwards compatible. This means that they will also function on con-
ventional USB2.0 or slower USB1.1 ports, though only at the maximum USB2.0 or USB1.1
speed.
However, because the hard drive/SSD and the hard drive enclosure require a current of more
than 500 mA, operation on a USB2.0/1.1 port is normally not possible (a USB3.0 port can
supply a current of 900 mA, which is suffi cient for operation).
So-called Y cables, which use two USB ports simultaneously to supply the power
(500 mA + 500 mA), are available as accessories. In this way, the enclosure can also
be used with USB2.0/1.1 ports.
If you use such a Y cable, it is imperative you make sure that you fi rst connect the
cable to both USB ports of the computer or USB hub (with power supply) and then,
last of all, connect the cable to the hard drive enclosure.
• Under ideal conditions, USB3.0 can support speeds in excess of 100MByte/s, depending on
the hard drive/SSD in your computer, the hard drive installed in the enclosure and the USB3.0
controller on the motherboard (or a USB3.0 plug-in card)!
• For USB3.0, the cable should be selected to be as short as possible to avoid a reduction in
the transfer speed.
• To connect the hard drive enclosure to a USB3.0 port on your computer, you must use a
USB3.0 cable (e.g. the one enclosed).
• If you want to connect the hard drive enclosure via a USB hub, the latter must also support
the USB3.0 transfer mode in order to achieve maximum speed. Only use USB 3.0 hubs with
their own power supply (e.g. via a wall plug transformer).
b) General
• The LED on the back lights up when power is supplied; it fl ashes during read/write access.
• USB devices can be connected and disconnected during operation.
You should, however, take into account that data may be corrupted or the operating system
may crash if the connection cable is disconnected while data is being transferred or while fi les
are opened by a program.
In Windows, an arrow symbol is displayed in the menu bar when the hard drive/SSD (or other
USB devices) is in use. Click this arrow symbol to "separate" the device, i.e. to terminate data
transmission, so you can disconnect the connection cable without risking the loss of data.
• If you have upgraded your computer using a USB3.0 plug-in card (e.g. if your motherboard
still is not equipped with a USB3.0 port), you must check whether the plug-in card has its own
power connection.
If available, it must be connected to the PC power supply unit; otherwise the USB 3.0 port
will not function correctly, or insuffi cient current will be supplied to enable the hard drive
enclosure with a hard drive/SSD installed drive to function.
Disposal
Electrical and electronic devices do not constitute household waste.
Dispose of unserviceable products in accordance with the relevant statutory regula-
tions.

Technical Data

Connection ......................................... USB3.0 (compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1)
Hard drive suitable for installation ...... SATA, 6.35 cm/2.5", build height 9.5 or 7 mm, max. 1TB
Dimensions ......................................... 77 x 15.5 x 120 mm (W x H x D)
Weight ................................................ approx. 102 g
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