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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
2.5" SATA Hard Disk Enclosure
USB2.0
Item-No. 41 26 15
Intended Use
A 2.5" SATA hard disk can be built into the case. It can be operated via a USB2.0/USB1.1 inter-
face. The power is supplied via the USB.
This product complies with the applicable National and European specifications. All names of
companies and products are trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved.
Product contents
• Case with interface converter
• USB-cable (Mini-plug to 2x USB-plug Type A)
• Set of screws
• Operating Instructions
Features
• Installation of a 2.5" SATA hard disk is possible (not enclosed in delivery); installation height
9.5mm
• Connection to USB 2.0/1.1 is possible
• Power supply via USB
• With Windows ME/XP/Vista, no driver is necessary.
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 consequen-
tial damage!
We do not accept liability for damage to property or personal injury caused
by improper handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions! The
warranty will be void in such cases!
The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible because of safe-
ty and approval reasons (CE).
The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
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 2.5" SATA hard disk
1. Remove the two screws on the back of the hard disk housing and pull out the drawer with the
electronics backwards.
2. 2. Plug the 2.5" hard disk correctly on to the terminal strip (SATA Data and power supply con-
nection) and fasten it tightly in place with four screws.
3. Insert the drawer with the hard disk from behind into the housing (check correct positioning)
and screw the drawer with two screws.
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 connectors are not appropriate for operating the external
hard disc!
• High power USB ports
Can supply a maximum power of 500mA, e.g. the USB port on the motherboard or the USB
port on a USB hub with its own power unit.
Please note:
As most of the 2.5" hard disks require a current of approx. 1A for starting and
approx. 400-500mA for operation, a low-power USB port is not suitable for power
supply in this case! 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 disk. This can prevent the 2.5" hard disk from starting or
cause a low clicking noise.
Some USB ports supply more than 500 mA. although this is not standard.
For this reason, a special USB-Y-connection cable is included in the delivery; it is equipped
with two USB plugs type A.
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 then the USB plug of the hard disk enclosure (clipped into the back of the housing) must
be connected with the cable.
Thus, the current of both USB ports is added (500 mA + 500 mA = 1 A) and the operation of the
external hard disc is ensured.
Some Notebooks provide less than 500 mA to their USB-ports. In such cases, oper-
ating the hard disc might be impossible (disc does not rotate, is not initialised or sim-
ilar). In this case, an external USB hub with its own power supply unit should be
used.
Driver Installation
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Drivers for Windows ME, XP and Vista are integrated in the operating system. Connect the exter-
nal hard disc cabinet to the integrated hard disc of your computer; the device is automatically
recognised and the necessary drivers installed.
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Partitioning / Formatting the Hard Disk Drive
• A new hard drive must be partitioned and formatted before it can be used.
• This can be done easily in Windows XP (click on "administration" in the system settings, then
"computer administration", "data storage" and finally on "drive administration"). This is where
you select the correct hard drive and create a new partition. Allow the system to format the
hard disc (a quick formatting is sufficient, otherwise, the formatting procedure takes a very long
time!).
The procedure is quite similar in Windows Vista.
• Windows ME requires the MS-DOS commands "FDISK" (for partitioning) and "FORMAT" (for
formatting). To do this, start the MS-DOS prompt.
Handling
The following unfavourable conditions are to be avoided when installing or transporting the
product:
- damp or excess air humidity
- Extreme cold (<5°C) or heat (>35°C), direct sunlight,
- dust or flammable gases, fumes or solvents
- Strong vibrations, impacts or blows
- strong magnetic fields, such as in the proximity of machines or loudspeakers
The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
Any maintenance or repair work must only be carried out by authorised personnel.
When installing the device, make sure the cables are not bent or jammed.
Do not move the product with an installed hard disc when the latter is in operation. Movement
during operation can cause the read/write on the magnetic disc to make contact; this could cause
not only data loss but could also damage the hard disc.
Cleaning
Before cleaning the device, disconnect it from the power supply. Use a clean, dry soft cloth for
cleaning.
Tips & Notes
• USB devices can be plugged in and out during operation.
You should, however, take into account that data may be corrupted or Windows may crash
when the connection cable is disconnected while data are being transmitted.
In Windows ME/XP, an arrow symbol is displayed in the menu bar when a USB device is in
operation. Click this arrow symbol to "separate" the device, i.e. to terminate data transmission,
so you can disconnect the connection cable without risking losing data.
• USB2.0 devices are backwards compatible. This means that the hard disk case with the built-
in hard disk will also work with a conventional "slower" USB1.1 port – but in this case only with
the maximum USB1.1 speed (in effect approx. 800kByte/s to 1MByte/s).
Several MBytes/sec is possible with USB 2.0.
Disposal
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The product should not get damp or wet.
Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold into a warm
room. The condensation that forms might destroy your unit.
Allow the product to reach room temperature, before connecting it to the power sup-
ply and putting it in to use. This may take several hours.
Electrical and electronic products do not belong to the household waste!
Dispose of the unserviceable product according to the relevant statutory regula-
tions.
These operating instructions are a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240
Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or
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Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in
technology and equipment reserved.