Driver Installation - Conrad 41 40 28 Bedienungsanleitung

O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
SATA Hard Disc Enclosure
USB3.0
Item-No. 41 40 28
Intended Use
A 6.35cm/2.5" SATA hard disc can be installed in the enclosure. It can be operated via a USB
interface. The power is supplied via the USB.
This product complies with the applicable National and European requirements. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved.
Package Contents
• Enclosure with an installed interface converter (without hard disk)
• USB3.0 Y-cable
• Four rubber feet
• Carrying bag
• Operating Instructions
Features
• It is possible to install a 6.35cm/2.5" SATA hard disk (not enclosed in delivery); installation
height 9.5mm
• Screw-free installation of the hard disk inside the Enclosure
• USB3.0 connection (compatible with USB2.0/1.1)
• Power supply via USB
• Blue LED indicates USB3.0 data transfer: The LED lights up when the power supply is
switched on and flashes during read/write access.
• Green LED indicates USB2.0/1.1 data transfer: The LED lights up when the power supply is
switched on and flashes during read/write access.
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
consequential damage!
Nor do we assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by
improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! The warranty
will be null and void in such cases.
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible
because of safety and approval reasons (CE).
• The product is only intended for use in dry, indoor locations. No part of the product
must be allowed to get damp or wet.
• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave packing materials unattended. They may become dangerous
playthings for children.
• Handle the product with care, it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental
drops, even from a low height.
Installation of a hard disk
• Lightly press the plastic button at the top and slide the metal cover forward by about 5mm.
The metal cover can now be removed from the underside.
• Plug the hard disk correctly to the terminal strip on the circuit board.
• Put the metal cover back in place and slide it backward, towards the edge of the enclosure, so
the plastic button snaps into the hole in the metal cover.
If the plastic button no longer snaps in correctly (e.g. after opening/closing the
enclosure many times), bend the metal spring to which the plastic button is attached
a little bit upwards before putting the metal cover in place.
• If desired, the rubber feet provided can be glued onto the bottom of the enclosure.

Driver installation

Your operating system already contains the drivers for the hard disk enclosure, which is why
there is no data carrier with drivers.
Please note that a suitable controller is required for USB3.0 operation (e.g. integrated on many
modern motherboards; for older computers, additional plug-in cards can be retrofitted).
Connection
www.conrad.com
There are several types of USB ports:
• USB3.0 Port
Version 10/10
According to the USB3.0 standard, this can supply a max. current of 900mA. This should be
sufficient for powering the hard disk enclosure with the built-in hard drive.
°
The maximum available current for laptops or non-standard USB3.0 ports is less. Therefore,
the USB3.0 cable provided has two USB type A connectors. Here, the current from two USB
ports is added together, which will ensure operation of the hard disk.
• USB2.0/1.1 Port
There are two options here:
1. "Low-power USB port": These can deliver a max current of 100mA, e.g. the USB port of a
2. "High-power USB port": Such a USB port can supply a maximum power of 500mA, e.g. a
For this reason, the USB Y-cable provided must be used, since the hard disk cannot be used
otherwise.
Partitioning / Formatting the Hard Disk
• In Windows XP/Vista or Windows 7, the partitioning and formatting is very easy to perform from
the Control Panel. E.g. in Windows XP select the "Management" option in the Control Panel
and then "Computer Management", then "Data Storage" and at lastly "Disk Management". This
is where you select the correct new hard disk and create a new partition.
• After partitioning, the newly created partition has to be formatted (fast formatting is sufficient;
"normal" formatting may take a long time to complete, depending on the size of the hard disk).
Handling
• Do not move the product with a hard disk installed, when the latter is in use. Movement during
operation may cause the write/read heads in the hard disk to make contact with the magnetic
disk. This may not only lead to data loss but also to damage of the hard disk! The same applies
to the 30-second period after the hard disk enclosure has been switched off, until the magnetic
disk in the hard disk has come to a standstill.
• Only use in dry indoor locations. The product must not get damp or wet!
Never use the product immediately after it has been taken from a cold room to a warm one.
The condensation that forms might destroy your unit.
Allow the product to reach room temperature, before connecting it to the power supply and
putting it in to use. This may take several hours.
• Avoid the following adverse conditions at the installation location and during transportation:
- 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 those found close to machinery or loudspeakers
• When installing the device, make sure the cables are not bent or jammed.
First, connect both type A USB plugs to two free USB ports on your computer/laptop
(or to a USB hub with its own power adapter). Here, the current of two USB ports
(500mA + 500mA = 1A) is added together, which will ensure operation of the hard
disk.
Only then connect the hard disk with the USB cable.
keyboard or the USB port of a USB2.0/1.1 hub without a power supply unit.
This connector is not suitable for operating the external hard disk!
USB port on a computer/laptop or the USB port on a USB hub with its own power unit.
Please note:
Most 6.35cm/2.5" hard disks drives require a current of approx. 0.9A to 1A for a short
duration during start, and approx. 400-500mA during operation.
If the amount of energy supplied via USB is not sufficient, the hard disk will not start,
it will not be recognised by the operating system. The hard disk makes quiet creaky
noises, but the motor for the hard disk does not start!
First, connect both type A USB plugs to two free USB ports on your computer/laptop
(or to a USB hub with its own power adapter). Here, the current of two USB ports
(500mA + 500mA = 1A) is added together, which will ensure operation of the hard
disk.
Only then connect the hard disk with the USB cable.
A new hard disk must be partitioned and formatted before it will appear in the
Windows File Manager and before it can be used.