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IEEE 1394A and 1394B Fir eW ir e/Hi-Speed USB2.0 2.5” Hard Drive Enclosur e PHR-S250UAB User ’ s Manual[...]
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CONTENTS INTRODUCING FIREWIRE/ 3 E R U S O L C N E D E E P S - I H 0 . 2 B S U 3 e d i u G s i h t t u o b A 3 s t n e m e r i u q e R m e t s y S 4 s t n e t n o C e g a k c a P 4 s n o i t u a c e r P y t e f a S 6 C I S A B E R A W D R A H 7 N O I T A L L A T S N I E R A W D R A H 0 1 N O I T A L L A T S N I E R A W T F O S 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 C P r[...]
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Introducing IEEE 1394A and 1394B FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure-PHR-S250UAB Thank you for choosing the PHR-S250UAB portable IEEE 1394A and 1394B FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure. This portable size enclosure support 2.5” SATA Hard drive. It is simple to install and comes with all the parts you need [...]
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Package Contents The PHR-S250UAB portable IEEE 1394A and 1394B FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure package includes the following software and documentation : • 6 pin to 6 pin FireWire Cable • 9 pin to 9 pin FireWire Cable • USB2.0 cable • IEEE 1394A and 1394B FireWire/Hi-Speed USB2.0 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure Safet[...]
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ON TRANSPOR TA TION Save the packing materials as you may need to repack and transport the unit at a later date. Always remove the disc before moving the unit. ON POWER SOURCES When you are not using the unit for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the unit. T o unplug the AC power adapter from the wall outlet, grasp the adapter itself. Do [...]
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Hardware Basic Precaution: 1) Please connect the enclosure directly to your computer . 2) Please make sure your hand is dry and remove static from your body by touching metal parts of your computer chassis. Back Panel USB Data Cable connector Power Connector 1394B FireWire Data Cable connector 1394A FireWire Data Cable connector Package Content: En[...]
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Hardware Installation 1. Unscrew to loosen the Enclosure Back Panel. 2. Remove the Back Panel from the Enclosure. 3. Use both thumbs to push the Bottom T ray out. 7[...]
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4. Align the pins on the hard drive to the 22PIN SATA connector , and push the drive in completely. 5. (a) Seat the Circuit Board and hard drive on the Bottom T ray . (b) Secure the hard drive with Screws (5mm in diameter) on the bottom of the tray . 6. Align the Bottom T ray to the Sleeve Slot. Slide and push the hard drive/ Bottom T ray into the [...]
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7. Put the Back Panel back to the Enclosure. 8. Secure the Back Panel with 2 screws (3mm in diameter) from each side. 9. Connect the Enclosure directly to the computer by using the USB or FireWire cable and it is now ready to use. 9[...]
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Software Installation Software Installation for MasOS X 10.1.x to 10.7.x and above FireWire Connection for MasOS X 10.1.x to 10.7.x and above When the enclosure is connected to the computer, MasOS X 10.1.x to 10.7.x and above will recognize it automaticall y , initialize (if the drive is not initialized) and mount the drive to desktop . USB Connect[...]
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Software Installation for PC IEEE1394 Fire W ire Connection for W indowsXP/Vista/Windows7 Plug the IEEE 1394 cable into any available port, WindowsXP/Vista/ Windows7 will start installing for the proper driver. Please follow the on screen instruction to complete the driver installation. (Y ou may need the Windows CD during the installation.) USB Co[...]
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SATA HARD DRIVE PARTITION and FORMAT PROCEDURES in PC For WindowsXP/Vista/Windows 7 If you can see a new entry under Disk drives of Device Manager , you are ready to partition and format the drive. 1. Open Control panel, “Administrative T ools” and “Computer management”. Step 2 2. Click on “Disk Management”. Step 3 12[...]
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3. “Write Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard” windows will show up and click “Next”. Step 4 4. Write a signature to the new drive, click “Next”. Step 5 5. Click “Finish” to close the wizard. 13[...]
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6. Select the new “Unallocated” disk, and then right click to choose “Create partition”. Step 7 7. Follow the onscreen instruction to partition and fully format the drive. *note: If it assigns a new hard drive letter but format dose not run automatically , please exit “Computer Management”, and find the new drive letter in My computer t[...]