E-tech HDCS04 User Manual

External S-ATA/ IDE Hard Disc Enclosure

(HDCS04)

Manual

Version: 21st April, 2006

Copyright 2006 E-Tech

Contents:

1.0 Introduction..............................................................................................................................................3

1.1 Package Contents.....................................................................................................................................3

1.2 System requirements................................................................................................................................3

2.0 Hardware overview..................................................................................................................................4

2.1 Front connectors ......................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Rear connectors .......................................................................................................................................5

3.0 Hardware installation...............................................................................................................................6

3.1 Building in a hard disc.............................................................................................................................6

3.2 Installing the drivers ................................................................................................................................7

3.3 Preparing your hard disc for usage ..........................................................................................................7

4.0 Using the HDCS04 ................................................................................................................................10

4.1 Accessing your hard disc .......................................................................................................................10

4.2 Connecting and disconnecting a USB device........................................................................................10

4.3 Installing the backup software ...............................................................................................................11

4.4 Using the backup software.....................................................................................................................11

5.0 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................13

5.1 The E-Tech site / FAQ...........................................................................................................................14

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1.0 Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of the HDCS04!
Besides functioning as an external storage device you can also use the HDCS04 to increase the
number of USB ports by using the built-in USB 2.0 Hub. By using the software provided on
CD-Rom you can also turn your HDCS04 into an easy backup facility enabling you to make
backups with a single button.

1.1 Package Contents

- One hard disc enclosure

- One installation CD-Rom

- One adapter (DC 12V,2A – 5V2A)

- One USB cable

- One S-ATA cable

- One IDE cable

- Four Screws

- One user manual

1.2 System requirements

- Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

- 64MB RAM (128MB or better recommended)

- CD-Rom/ DVD-Rom drive for installation of the software

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2.0 Hardware overview

In this chapter we will explain how you can use the different functions of the HDCS04.

2.1 Front connectors

Power:
This button is used switch the device on and off.

Backup:
Use this button to make instant backups. (Provided you
have installed the software from the CD-Rom.)

Hub ports 1 to 3:
Three extra USB 2.0 ports provided by the internal hub.
You can use these ports to connect additional USB
devices.

LED Indicators:

Power led (top) stable blue:
The device is functioning properly.

Backup led (bottom) blinking blue:
The device is busy making a backup.

Backup led (bottom) lit blue:
The device is on stand-by.

USB led lit blue:
A USB device is connected and working.

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2.2 Rear connectors

SATA:
You can use this to connect the HDCS04 to your computer by using the supplied S-ATA cable.

USB:
You can use this to connect the HDCS04 to your computer by using the supplied USB cable.

Power:
This is for connecting your HDCS04 to the included mains adapter.

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