Insignia NS-PCHD235, NS-PCHD235-C User Manual

USB 3.0 Notebook
Hard Disk Drive
Enclosure

NS-PCHD235/NS-PCHD235-C

USER GUIDE

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

Insignia NS-PCHD235/NS-PCHD235-C

USB 3.0 Notebook Hard Disk Drive Enclosure

Contents

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setting up your hard drive enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing your hard drive in the enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Connecting the enclosure to your computer. . . . . . . . . 3

Partitioning and formatting a new hard drive . . . . . . . . 4

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Legal notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - INSIGNIA. . . . . . . . . . . 7

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Insignia NS-PCHD235 notebook hard disk drive
enclosure kit. You can install a 2.5" SATA hard drive
(HDD) by installing it into the enclosure and enjoy
the benefits of a portable external hard disk drive.

Safety information

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this device to rain or moisture.

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within your hard drive
enclosure.

• This hard drive enclosure can be stored in a
humidity range of between 10% and 90%, and
can be operated in a humidity range of between
5% and 80%.

• Do not connect the hard drive enclosure to your
computer without taking precautions to avoid
electrostatic discharge or short circuits, which
could damage the hard drive enclosure or your
computer.

• Do not place this hard drive enclosure close to a
source of strong magnetic fields (such as a
computer screen, TV, radio, or speaker). Strong
magnetic fields can affect the reliability of data
transfer to and from the hard drive enclosure.

• Do not place anything heavy on top of the hard
drive enclosure.

• Use only the accessories provided in the
accessory package.

• Before you install or use the hard drive enclosure,
read the user manual and assemble the enclosure
carefully.

• To prevent short circuits, do not leave any metal
objects inside the enclosure when installing the
hard drive.

• To prevent short circuits, do not use the hard drive
enclosure close to water, rain, or high humidity.

System requirements

• One 2.5" SATA hard drive.

• PC or Macintosh computer with an available USB

3.0 port. (You can connect to a USB 2.0 port, but it
will only run at USB 2.0 speeds).

• Supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista,
and Windows 7 operating systems.

• Supports Mac OS X version 10.4 or higher
operating system (USB 2.0 only).

For best performance and reliability, install the
latest updates and service packs (SP) for Windows
(go to the Start menu and select Windows
Update).

This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature
accompanying your hard drive
enclosure.

Important safety instructions

• This hard drive enclosure is to be used in
temperatures of 41~95°F (5~35°C). Temperatures
exceeding these limits may damage your hard
drive or the enclosure. Avoid heat sources or
direct sunlight.

Features

• Provides a USB 3.0 interface compatible with prior
USB 2.0 and 1.1 standards.

• Supports 2.5" SATA interface hard drive (max
height 0.374 in
[9.5 mm]).

• A power/data active indicator.

• Rapid heat dissipation.

• Supports Plug-and-Play and is hot-swappable.

• Patented strong aluminum design.

• Simple to set up and easy to use.

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USB 3.0 Notebook Hard Disk Drive Enclosure

2.5” SATA hard drive

Package contents

• USB 3.0 2.5” SATA hard drive enclosure

• Hi-speed USB 3.0 A to Micro B cable

•Quick Setup Guide

•Screwdriver

Front

# Item Description

Status indicator

1

(blue)

USB 2.0 port Connect a USB cable to this port and to your computer.

2

Turns on when the hard drive is on.
Blinks when the hard drive is active.

Setting up your hard drive

2 Remove the plastic end cap and circuit board.

3 Connect your hard drive’s SATA connector to the

corresponding connector on the enclosure
circuit board.

4 Gently slide the drive tray, with drive attached,

into the enclosure.

enclosure

Read the safety precautions before you install your hard drive in
the enclosure:

• Use only the accessories provided.

• Make sure that you first touch an unpainted, grounded
metal object to discharge any static electricity stored on
your clothing or body before touching any electronic
components.

• Handle the printed circuit board (PCB) by the edges only.
Avoid touching the electronic components.

Installing your hard drive in the enclosure

To install your hard drive in the enclosure:

1 Remove the two screws from the panel with the

USB connector.

5 Replace the two screws on the side panel.

Connecting the enclosure to your computer

Notes

• Make sure you have installed the hard drive into
the enclosure before connecting the enclosure
to your computer.

• A new hard drive must be initialized and
partitioned before it will appear in Windows
Explorer or on your Mac desktop. Refer to your
hard drive manufacturer’s documentation, or
see “Formatting the hard drive on your PC” on
page 4.

• For optimal performance, make sure your
laptop or PC has USB 3.0 ports ( ). If your
computer does not have USB 3.0 capability, you
can plug the USB 3.0 cable into any available
USB 2.0 port, but it will only run at USB 2.0
speeds.

To connect the enclosure to your computer:

1 Plug the smaller USB 3.0 (Micro-B type)

connector on the USB cable (provided) into the
port on the enclosure.

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