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    USER GUIDE Aleratec 1:3 HDD Copy Dock Duplicator™ Part No. 3501 17[...]

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    www .aleratec.com Copyright/Model Identification The content of this manual is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under copyright laws, this manual and the software described within may not be copied, except in the normal use of the product(s) described with[...]

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    www .aleratec.com Radio/TV Interference Statement The equipment described in this guide emits radio frequency energy . If it is not installed in accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions, it may cause interference with radio or television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital d[...]

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    www .aleratec.com Safety Regulations W ARNING T o prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. T o avoid electrical shock, do not open the housing. Refer servicing to authorized personnel only .[...]

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    www .aleratec.com T able of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................... 1 Product Features ...................................................................................................1 Key Items ......................................................................[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the 1:3 HDD Copy Dock Duplicator . Please read this User Guide thoroughly before using this product. Product Features The 1:3 HDD Copy Dock Duplicator™ is a Hard Disk Drive Duplicator that can also function as a Hard Disk Drive USB Docking Station. • Duplicator Features ▪ Hard Disk Dri[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 2 Introduction Key Items Note: Choose a Good Location 1. Allow adequate clearance for moving parts. 2. Do not place near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, high humidity , high temperatures, electromagnetic radiation, mechanical vibration or shock. 3. Good care wi[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 3 Introduction HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Display Panel and Buttons (Actual display may vary from illustration) 1. LCD display shows all functions and messages 2. UP button is used to scroll backward through functions or menus 3. DOWN button is used to scroll forward through functions or menus 4. ENT button is used to execute a sele[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 4 Precautions Before installing your HDD Copy Dock Duplicator , please read the following. Installation A void placing the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator in a location subject to: • High humidity • High temperature • Excessive dust • Mechanical vibration • Direct sunlight • Electromagnetic radiation Choose a Good Location 1.[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 5 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: 0.92C UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Overview Changing to Duplicator Mode from PC Mode (Dock) During the normal power-up sequence of the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator , the following information will be displayed: • Power on unit: • Press either the UP , DOWN, ESC or ENT button to display: • Press the ENT button [...]

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    www .aleratec.com 6 Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Loading Hard Drives 1. Use the included power adapter and cord to plug the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator into a power outlet. 2. Insert the SA T A Hard Drive you want to copy into the slot marked “SOURCE DISK 4”. When inserting, align the SA T A port on the Hard Drive with the SA T A connector i[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 7 Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Duplicator Mode Main Menu: Copy HDD The “Copy HDD” function performs an actual copy from the source HDD to the target HDD. The target HDD must be at least as large as the source. The HDD Copy Dock Duplicator will copy every block of capacity on the source HDD. 1. Load the source HDD and the[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 8 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Duplicator Mode Main Menu: Compare HDD The “Compare HDD” function performs a comparison of data from the so[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 9 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Duplicator Mode Main Menu: ReScan Bus The “ReScan Bus” function causes the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator to redetect connected hard drives. This can be used w[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 10 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Duplicator Mode Main Menu: Source Size The “Source Size” function is used to display the capacity of the source hard drive. 1. W ith the source HDD loaded, use the arrow buttons to select “Source [...]

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    www .aleratec.com 1 1 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Setup Setup Menu The “Setup” menu contains conguration options for the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator . It is suggested to use the factory defaults for optimum performance. 1. Use the arrow buttons to select “Setup”. The following screen will[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 12 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Duplicator Mode Setup Menu: 5-1 Auto Compare (Not Supported) Duplicator Mode Setup Menu: 5-2 Button Sound This option allows you to enable or disable the be[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 13 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Duplicator Mode Setup Menu: 5-3 Device Info This option displays information about any hard drives connected to the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator . 1. Use the ar[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 14 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator PC Mode PC Mode Setup 1. Use the arrow buttons to scroll to “PC Mode”. The following screen will be displa[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 15 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Menu The “Adv Setup” menu contains additional conguration options for the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator . 1. Use the arrow b[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 16 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Menu: 7-1 Read Error Skip This function can be enabled to ignore any error that occurs during copying. By default, the HDD Cop[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 17 HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER HDD Duplicator 1-1 ver: UP DOWN ENT ESC POWER Using the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator Advanced Setup Advanced Setup Menu: 7-4 System Info This function displays information about the HDD Copy Dock Duplicator , including the current rmware [...]

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    www .aleratec.com 18 Specifications Power Requirements V oltage: 100-240V Current: 50-60Hz Dimensions (depth x width x height) D: 201mm W : 210mm H: 120.3mm (7.9” x 8.3” x 4.7”) W eight 1.02kg (2.2 Lbs.) Note: Specifications subject to change without notice. T roubleshooting If your HDD Copy Dock Duplicator is not performing as expected, re[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 19 A vailable Adapters Y our Aleratec 1:3 HDD Copy Dock Duplicator is also compatible with mSA T A SSD, Compact Flash and CFast drives using the following optional adapters available from Aleratec at extra cost: Aleratec 50mm mSA T A SSD to SA T A Adapter 2-Pack Part 3501 18 Aleratec Compact Flash (CF) to SA T A Adapter 2-Pack Par[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 20 T echnical Support After reading this User Guide, if you need additional assistance with this product, please contact Aleratec T echnical Support. Our technical staff will be happy to assist you, but they may need your help to better assist you. Contacting support without all the necessary information can be both time consuming[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 21 Service and Support Aleratec, Inc., Limited Warranty This Limited W arranty covers defects encountered in the course of normal use of this product and does not apply to damage from improper use, abuse, accidents, unauthorized service, or inadequate packaging when shipping the product to Aleratec, Inc. Aleratec, Inc. provides th[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 22 Service and Support Please Note: This W arranty is valid only within the United States and Puerto Rico, and applies only to products that are new and unopened on the date of purchase. For areas outside the United States and Puerto Rico, contact the authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product to determine which warran[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 23 Service and Support T o Obtain Warranty Service: Y ou must ship your subsystem to the authorized dealer where your subsystem was purchased within the one year warranty period and no later than thirty days after discovery of claimed defect, whichever occurs rst. In either case, you must provide proof of original purchase befo[...]

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    www .aleratec.com 24 T echnical Support F AX Back Form Aleratec, Inc. T echnical Support Fax Back Form Please record the following information to help expedite any warranty claim: Model No.: _________________ Serial No.: _______________________________ Date Purchased: ______________________________________________________ Place of Purchase: _______[...]

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    www .aleratec.com Notes:[...]

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    Document Number: 350117_UG_ENG_Rev . A Copyright © 2012 Specifications subject to change without notice. Aleratec, Inc. 9851 Owensmouth Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 U.S.A. www .aleratec.com[...]