Installing a 2.5” Hard Drive ……………………………………………………... 9
Setting up the Drive ……………………………………………………………… 13
Naming your Drive …………………………………………………………..…… 14
Partitioning/Formatting the Drive ……………………………………….….. 15
Formatting for Mac & PC compatibility ……………………………………………..…….…. 15
Partitioning/Formatting in Windows XP or 2000 ..……………………………………….. 15
Partitioning/Formatting in Windows Me or 98SE ..……..……………………………….. 16
Formatting in Mac OS X .………………………………………….………………………………. 17
Formatting in Mac OS 9 ………………………………………………………………..…………. 17
How to safely dismount the Drive ……………………………………………. 18
Thank you for purchasing the AZiO USB 2.0 Mobile HD Kit, one of the most
stylish and practical data storage solutions available. This HD Kit can convert
your internal 2.5” hard disk drive into a hi-speed external storage device. Use it
to store your collection of documents, photos, media files, and/or backup a copy
of all your important data. This external drive kit is very easy to install, is hotswappable, and is backed by AZiO Corporation’s 1-year Limited Warranty.
This AZiO product features high-quality construction, advanced external interface
technology, and state-of-the-art industrial design, assured to provide you with
years of reliable performance.
The information in this guide pertains to the following model:
ENC211-U41: USB 2.0 Interface
This guide contains important information for the proper installation, use, and
care of your AZiO product. Please read this guide carefully and retain it for future
reference.
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the device, loss
of data, and voiding of the warranty.
• If using your AZiO product as a general-purpose storage device (as
opposed to a backup device) AZiO strongly recommends that you backup
the files stored on the device. AZiO will not be responsible for loss of data
or corruption; nor will AZiO perform recovery of lost data or files.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components. If the
device is malfunctioning, contact AZiO Technical Support via the Support
page at www.aziocorp.com/support.php or call (909) 468-1198 (Pacific
Time) during regular business hours.
• Do not expose the device to rain or use it in damp or wet conditions.
• Never place containers of liquids on the device. This can damage the
device and increase the risk of electric shock, short-circuiting, fire, or
personal injury.
• Do not use the device in temperatures outside the range of 40° F - 130°
F.
• Do not use a third party AC adapter or power cord.
• Do not bump, jar or drop the device.
• Do not disconnect any cables while the device is powered on without first
You must have Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later or the drive will operate at
USB 1.1 speeds. Go to www.microsoft.com and click on the Windows Update
link.
Windows 2000 users:
In order to use the USB 2.0 or the FireWire connection, you must have Windows
2000 Service Pack 4 or later. Go to www.microsoft.com and click on the
Windows Update link.
Windows Me (USB 2.0) users:
We strongly recommend getting the latest updates. Go to www.microsoft.com
and click on the Windows Update link.
Windows 98SE users:
• In order to use the USB 2.0 connection you must install the USB 2.0 driver
included on the supplied CD. (See “Mounting a USB-Connected Drive” for
instructions).
• Power Macintosh (G5, G4, G3, Mac mini, iBook, PowerBook, or iMac)
• Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X
• Available interface port: USB 2.0/1.1
Mac OS 9 Users:
• Mac OS 9 does not support USB 2.0. If using the USB 2.0 interface on OS
9, the device will operate at USB 1.1 speed.
USB 1.1 Compatibility:
This device is backward compatible with USB 1.1. However, if you
connect this device to a USB 1.1 port, it will operate at USB 1.1
speeds (up to 12 Mbps).