Azio ENC211S-U31 Quick Start Guide

AZiO™ External HD Kit

Quick Start Guide

Model #

ENC211SU31

OVERVIEW

Thank you for purchasing the AZiO USB 2.0 Mobile HD kit,
one of the most stylish and practical data storage solutions
available. This AZiO HD Kit can convert your internal serial
ATA 2.5” hard disk drive into an external hi-speed mobile
storage device. Use it to store your collection of
documents, photos, media files, and/or backup all your
important data. This external drive kit is very easy to
install, is hot-swappable, and is backed by AZiO
Corporation’s 1-year Limited Warranty.

This Quick Start Guide is designed to get you up and
running in the least amount of time possible. A
comprehensive user’s manual can be found at our website
at www.aziocorp.com if you need additional details or
trouble-shooting tips. Thank you again and we sincerely
hope you enjoy using your new AZiO External HD Kit.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

When you unpack you r external drive kit, be sure you
have removed all the accessories and information papers.
The items shown below a re included with your drive kit:

1. External HD Enclosure

2. Windows 98 Driver CD

3. Carrying Case

4. Installation Screw Pack

5. USB 2.0 Cable (Mini-B to A)

6. eSATA Cable

7. Power adapter

FEATURES

 Supports all 2.5” SATA Hard Disk Drives
 Dual Interface: eSATA & USB 2.0
 Transfer rates up to 3Gbps with eSATA
 Transfer rates up to 480Mbps with USB 2.0
 Hot-Swappable: Plug and plays without rebooting
 Aluminum design to keep your drive running cool
 Bus-powered (via USB 2.0) and compact sized,

perfect for the mobile professional

 Featuring Smart Pull-Out Tray for easy installation

POWERING UP THE DEVICE

There are two ways to power this AZiO device, via USB or
power adapter. Here are the options:

 When connected via USB: If connected to a non-

powered HUB then power supply is required,
otherwise this device can draw power via the USB
port.

 When connected via eSATA: You may power this

device by connecting the USB cable simultaneously
to draw power or use the power adapter. When
both interfaces are co nn ec t ed , t he d r i ve will be
accessed as an eSATA device.

Note: The included USB cab le m a y ha ve c am e wi th two
connector heads. Under normal operations, just
connecting one of the connectors will be sufficient.
However, some hard drives may require additional power
to function properly - in which case you will need to plug
in both connectors or use the included power adapter.

DRIVE INSTALLATION

[STEP 1]

Using your thumb and index finger, firmly press the
enclosure release l a t ches an d gent l y pu l l o ut t he front
plastic bezel/drive carrier.

[STEP 2]

The Drive Kit PCB cont ai ns the interface connector for
you’re your hard drive. Or ient your 2 .5” hard drive so that
the drives connectors are aligned wi th the int erf ac e
connector. Install the hard drive by firmly pushing the
drive until it is securely connected to the PCB. Do not
touch the PCB as it contains sensitive electronics that can
be easily damaged.

[STEP 3]

Position your hard drive on the carrier so that the screw
holes at the bottom of the drive are aligned wi th the sc r ew
holes in the plastic carrier. With a small Philips screw
driver, screw the drive to the carri er u si n g t h e supplied
screws. Make sure all screws are secure and the drive is
firmly mounted on the carrier.

[STEP 4]

Close the drive kit b y carefully sliding the drive carrier
back into the Drive Enclosure, making sure the release
latches securely locks the carrier in place. Your external
drive is now ready for use.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

USB 2.0 Driver Installation

 For Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME,

MAC OS 9.x and MAC OS 10.x or higher, no
drivers are required.

 For Windows 98SE, insert the software CD and

click follow the instructions below.

1. After the drive has been properly connected and
powered on, the Add New Hardware Wizard
should appear with the message: “Found New
Hardware  USB 2.0 Storage Adapter.” Click
Next.

2. You will then see the mess ag e: “W ha t do yo u
want windows to do?” with two options. Select
“Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended).” Click Next.

3. In the next window that appears, check the box
labeled CD-ROM drive. Click Next.

4. You will then see the messag e: “W in d ows is
now ready to install the best driver for this
device…” Click Next.

5. Once the installation is complete, you will see
the message “Windows has finished installing
the software…” Cli c k F i n ish an d t h en ejec t the
CD. You should now see a new icon (a gray box
with a green arrow) next to the time display on
your system tray.

eSATA Driver Installation

No drivers are required for all supported operating
systems.

Windows XP and 2000 Hard Drive Installation

If the external hard dr iv e does n ot mo un t after you ha ve
plugged-in and turned on your external drive, you will
need to partitio n and format the drive by doing the
following:

1. RIGHT-CLICK on “MY COMPUTER”, click on

“Manage”.

2. Click on “DISK MANAGEMENT”. A list of all the

drives in your system will be displayed.

3. If ‘Write Signature and Upgrade Disk Wizard’ auto

starts, you can use this wizard to initialize the hard
disk and create partition and format the drive.

4. Otherwise, locate the respective drive listed in the

lower right side of the window. Right click on the
drive, make a new partition and format the drive.

Windows 98SE and ME Hard Drive Installation

If the external hard dr iv e does n ot mo un t after you ha ve
plugged-in and turned on your drive kit, you would need
to partition and format the drive by doing the following:

1. RIGHT-CLICK on “MY COMPUTER”, then click on

“PROPERTIES”.

2. Click on “ D EVICE MANG ER ” .

3. Click on “DISK DRIVES”.

4. DOUBLE-CLICK on th e drive t h at c orresponds to

the external hard drive.

5. Click on “SETTINGS” tab.

6. Check the REMOVABLE b ox.

7. Click “OK” then restart the computer.

8. After restarting, DOUBLE CLICK on “MY

COMPUTER”, the external hard drive wil l n ow
appear. DOUBLE CLICK the drive to format the
drive.

SERVICE & WARRANTY

Service

If you need assistance with the product, please check the
comprehensive user’s manual included in the software CD
or visit our website at www.aziocorp.com for frequently
asked questions and troubleshooting tips. Otherwise, you
may contact our dedicated customer care team.

There are several ways to contact us:

By Phone: [phone]
By Email: [e-mail]
On LiveChat: www.aziocorp.com

Warranty

Limited 1 Year Warranty
AZiO Corporation warrants this product against defect in m a terial

or workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. If this
product proves to be defective, contact AZiO Corporation’s
customer care for repair or replacement of your unit. Return
requests can not be process without the proof of original date of
purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchase of
the product and is not tr ansferable. This warranty does not cover
any incompatibilities due to the user’s computer, hardware,
software or related system configuration in which t he product
interfaces. The warranty does not cover any damage caused by
negligence, abuse, or non-authorized modifications. To the
maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall
AZiO Corporation, its affiliates, or its dealers be liable for any
special, incidental, indirect or consequential damages whatsoever
regardless of cause or form of action.

FCC Informat ion

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B Digi tal Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interfere nce by one or more of
the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician

for help.