RocketFish RF-AHD25 User Manual [en, es, fr]

2.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
Kit

Boîtier pour disque dur SATA de
2,5 po (6,35 cm)

Caja para disco duro SATA de

2.5"

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User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Guía del Usuario

Rocketfish RF-AHD25

2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure
Kit

Contents

Introduction ................................................................. 2

Safety information ..................................................... 3

Features ......................................................................... 3

Using the hard drive enclosure ............................. 6

Troubleshooting.......................................................26

Specifications.............................................................27

Legal notices..............................................................28

Français........................................... 30

Español ........................................... 64

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocketfish
RF-AHD25 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure Kit. You can install a
high-speed SATA hard drive into this enclosure and connect
it to a computer using either a USB 2.0 or eSATA port. This kit
offers a backup function, allowing you to backup, restore,
and synchronize your data.

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Safety information

• Always read these safety instructions and this User Guide
carefully. Keep this User Guide for future reference.

• Take precautions to avoid static electricity discharge or
short circuits when connecting this enclosure to your
computer.

• Do not use this enclosure close to water, rain, or high
humidity.

• Do not use or store this enclosure in damp locations.
Liquid entering this enclosure may cause damage or lead
to fire or electric shock.

• Do not leave any metal objects inside the enclosure
when installing the hard drive.

• Do not place anything heavy on top of this enclosure.

• Do not drop or subject this enclosure to shock.

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

Features

• Supports up to 500 GB 2.5" SATA interface hard drive.

• Connects to a computer using either an eSATA or USB 2.0
host port.

• Supports Serial ATA II transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s.

• One-button backup to easily backup, restore, and
synchronize data between your Windows PC and the
enclosure in USB mode.

•Has one power on with backup active indicator.

• Rapid heat dissipation.

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

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Package contents

•2.5" SATA hard drive enclosure

• Five-pin mini USB cable

•eSATA cable

•Two Utility CDs

• User Guide

• 5 Volt/1 amp AC adapter

• An extra swappable cover plate

•Carrying bag

• Accessories:

• Screwdriver

•4 screws

System requirements

• PC or Macintosh with an available USB 2.0 port or eSATA
port

• Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista
operating system or Mac OS X version 10.3.x or higher
operating system

•2.5" SATA hard drive

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Identifying components

Front

DC power

Back

jack

Mini USB
port

Backup button

eSATA port

Switch lock

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Status indicators

Operation mode LED Description

Starting mode Solid The hard drive is turned on.
Active mode Flashing Data is being transmitted between your computer

Disconnect mode Off The hard drive is turned off.

and the hard drive.

Using the hard drive enclosure

Installing your hard drive in the enclosure

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

• Use only the accessories provided in the accessory
package.

• Always unplug the AC adapter before installing the hard
drive.

• Do not use a power supply with a different voltage
rating.

• 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) edges only. Avoid
touching the onboard electronic components.

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To install your 2.5" SATA hard drive in the enclosure:

1 Move the switch lock from the locked to the unlocked

position, then open the case.

2 Remove the four screws from the printed circuit board

and remove the circuit board from the enclosure.

3 Connect the drive to the SATA connector.

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4 Secure the drive to the printed circuit board with four

screws.

5 Return the printed circuit board to the enclosure, then

secure it with the four screws you previously removed.

6 Replace the top of the enclosure, then slide the switch

lock from the unlocked to the locked position.

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Connecting the enclosure to your computer

Notes:
Connect the enclosure with your computer either through a

USB or eSATA connection. If you are using an eSATA
connection, the AC adapter is required.

The enclosure provides USB and eSATA dual interface for
host connectivity. The high-speed eSATA port has priority
over the USB port when both are connected at the same
time.

To connect the enclosure to your computer:

1 Plug one end of a USB 2.0 cable or eSATA cable to the

enclosure, then plug the other end of the cable to your
computer.

2 Plug one end of the power adapter into the enclosure,

then plug the other end to an AC outlet if you are using
eSATA mode.

The operating system automatically detects and sets up
the new drive.

Installing the backup software

Note: This Roxio BackOnTrack software only runs on
Windows XP and Windows Vista PCs using USB mode.

Before installing the backup software, make sure that your
Windows operating system has been updated to the latest
service pack. To make sure you have the lasted service pack,
run Windows Update. No additional driver is required.

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To install Roxio BackOnTrack:

1 Save all files and close all programs.
2 Insert the included Roxio BackOnTrack CD into your disc

drive. Your computer automatically detects the CD and
the Roxio BackOnTrack Setup program runs.

3 Click Next, the Roxio End-User License Agreement screen

opens.

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4 Read the license agreement, then click Next. The

Customer Information screen opens.

5 Enter your information, then click Next. The Choose

Setup Type screen opens.

6 Choose the setup type, then click Next.

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7 Click Install to start installation. It may take several

minutes to install the software.

8 Click Finish to complete the installation.

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Backing up and restoring your files

Starting Roxio BackOnTrack

To s tar t Ro xio Bac kOnTr ack :

• Press the BACKUP button on the front of the enclosure.
OR

Click Start, Roxio, BackOnTrack, then click

BackOnTrack Home.

Backing up files

The Back Up Files project lets you easily back up important
files to a disc, hard drive, or other storage device. A Back Up
Files project can be scheduled to run daily, weekly, or
monthly. Large backups are automatically spread across as
many discs as you need.

Begin by selecting the drive, drive partition, or folder
containing the files you would like to archive. You can
choose to archive all the files in the selected path or just
certain types of files. Several preset file categories are
available. Finally, schedule the project to run on a regular
basis, or click the action button to begin recording now.

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Selecting files to back up

You can back up all of the files in a selected path or limit your
project to certain file categories. The following categories
can be selected from the project window: Email, Financial,
Music, Photos, Productivity, Video and Recorded TV. You
can also create one custom category.

By default, files will be selected based on the following
criteria:

• All files in the selected path: All files on the drive or
folder you selected to archive. Files that are in use will
not be included.

• Email: All files with the following file name extensions—
.pst, .msg, .att, .mbx, .mim, .mime, .mlm, .wcm, .dbx, and
.pfc.

• Financial: All files with the following file name
extensions— .qdb, .qmd, .mn4, .mny, .tax, .txf, and .qbw.

• Music: All files with the following file name extensions—
.wav, .mp3, .wma, .ogg, .aac, .m4a, .m4p, .wpl, .asx, and
.m3u. Your entire My Music folder (Windows XP) or Music
folder (Windows Vista) is included if it is located on the
the drive or in the folder you selected to archive.

• Photos: All files with the following file name
extensions— .jpg, .jpeg, .tif, .tiff, .bmp, .gif. Your entire My
Pictures folder (Windows XP) or Pictures folder ( Windows
Vista) is included if it is located on the drive or in the
folder you selected to archive.

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• Productivity: All files with the following file name
extensions— .xls, .doc, .ppt, .pps, .pdf, .rtf, .mpp, .wps,
.wks, .wp, .wpd, .wp6. In Windows XP, your My
Documents folder, with the exception of your My
Pictures, My Videos, My DVDs, and My Music folders, is
included if it is located on the drive or in the folder you
selected to archive. In Windows Vista, your Documents
folder, with the exception of your Pictures, Videos, DVDs,
and Music folders, is included if it is located on the drive
or in the folder you selected to archive.

• Video and Recorded TV: All files with the following file
name extensions— .asf, .avi, .dv, .m1p, .m1v, .m2p, .m2v,
.mov, .mp2, .mp4, .mpg, .mpeg, .mpv, .qt, .vbs, .wmv, .xtl,
.dvr-ms. Your My Videos folder (Windows XP) or Videos
folder (Windows Vista) is included if it is located on the
drive or in the folder you selected to archive.

Tip: You can add to the list of file extensions included in any
file category by using the controls on the Backup options
panel. See “Back up files options” on page 21 for more
information.

Creating a custom category

Most computer files are defined by the two-, three-, or
four-letter extension placed at the end of their names. Plain
text files, for example, can be identified by their .txt file
extension. When you record a Back Up Files project, the
program is simply searching your computer for files with
extensions that correspond to the categories you selected.
But what if you want to archive files that aren’t included on
any of the pre-defined lists? You could choose to archive all
files or edit one of the existing categories (see “Back up files
options” on page 21 for more information), or you could
create your own custom list of file extensions that will appear
as the category called My Custom Category.

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To create a custom file category:

1 Click Options.
2 Click the Backup panel name on the left side of the

Options window. The File Category options are displayed
on the right side of the window.

3 Click My Custom Category.
4 Type a file extension into the Extension text box. It is not

necessary to include the period.

5 Click Add. The file extension is added to the list box on

the right.

6 Continue adding file extensions one at a time until you

are finished.
To remove a file extension from your list, click its name in

the list box, then click Remove.

7 Click OK to save your list as My Custom Category. This

new category is added to the list of file categories in the
project window.

Using the Back Up Files scheduler

Each time you create a Back Up Files project, you have the
option of running it immediately or scheduling the project to
run at a regular interval that you choose.

To schedule a Back Up Files project:

1 Open the Back Up Files project.
2 Set up a new project or select a saved project. See

“Creating a new Back Up Files project” on page 19 for
more information on starting a project.

3 Choose one of the scheduling options in the project

window.
Run now—The project runs after you click the action

button.

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Daily—The project runs every day at the time the project
was created.

Week ly—The project runs once a week at the time and
on the day of the week the project was created.

Monthly—The project runs once a month at the time
and on the day of the month the project was created.

4 Save your project by clicking Save. A save window

appears.

5 Name the project, then click OK.

Note: If you schedule a monthly backup for the 31st day of
the month, your backup will be skipped during months with
fewer than 31 days. Backups scheduled on the 29th or 30th
day of the month will also be skipped during some months.

Scheduler tips

The following tips will help you to better understand the
scheduler:

• Scheduled projects must be saved before they can be
run.

• Keep the following limitations in mind if you want a
scheduled project to be completed successfully while
you are away from your computer:

• Back Up Files will not overwrite files without your
permission. This usually involves clicking on a series
of message boxes. To perform an unattended archive
project, you may need to change the hard drive
destination for your archived files or archive your files
to a disc.

• If you are archiving files onto a disc, a blank disc must
be inserted in your drive when the project starts, and
the project must fit on one disc.

• Some of the energy conservation settings available
for your computer may keep a scheduled project
from starting even if the project launcher is open.

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• The Back Up Files project uses a scheduler that is part of
the Windows operating system. A system administrator
has the ability to prevent a computer user from using the
scheduler or running scheduled projects. If the Back Up
Files scheduler does not work as expected, consult your
system administrator.

• You can use your Windows scheduling software to
customize when your saved projects run. You can
schedule a project to run twice a week or once every
hour. Save your project, then edit the schedule using the
Windows Scheduler.
To run Windows Scheduler in Windows XP, click Start, All

Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scheduled
Tas ks .

To run Windows Scheduler in Windows Vista, click Start,
All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Tas k
Scheduler.

Note: See Windows Help and Support for information on
using the Windows Scheduler. Remember that scheduling
changes made directly in the Windows Scheduler are not
displayed in the Back Up Files project window.

Backup tips

• All of the discs used in a Back Up Files project must be
the same general format.

• In a multi-disc Back Up Files project, files are assigned
based on the size of the first disc you use. If your first disc
has a capacity of 650 MB, for example, no more than
650 MB will be burned on any subsequent disc, even if it
has a larger capacity. This also means that no disc in a
project can have a smaller capacity than the first disc
used in a project.

• Discs used in a Back Up Files project are closed once they
are recorded. If you use write-once discs, you will not be
able to add additional data.

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• If you are using a drive that records to more than one
type of disc, you will be given the option to switch to a
different disc format after pressing the action button if
you have selected a file that will not fit on a single disc.

• To view a list of the files on a Back Up Files disc, open the
html file placed on the disc.

• Files in use by your computer’s operating system or by an
open application cannot be archived or overwritten with
the Back Up Files project. Any busy files encountered
during a backup will be listed for you to review.

• Do not open files or applications while a Back Up Files
project is in progress. This can cause the project to stop
before all of the files in the project are archived.

Creating a new Back Up Files project

To create a new Back Up Files project:

1 Click the Backup Files tab in the project list. A list of

projects is displayed.

2 Click the Back Up Files project.
3 Click Browse and use the Browse for Folder window to

select the drive or folder containing the files you would
like to archive.

Note: Files stored on different source drives cannot be
archived in the same Back Up Files project.

4 Select the types of files you wish to archive. Choose

either All files in the selected path or Only files in the
following categories.

If you selected Only files in the following categories,
select the file categories you would like to archive. The
choices are Email, Financial, Music, Photos,
Productivity, and Video and Recorded TV. If you
created a custom category, it will also be available. See
“Creating a custom category” on page 15 for more
information.

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Note: Hold your mouse pointer over an icon to see the
category it represents.

5 If you want, place a check mark in the Only archive files

changed since checkbox to limit the backup to files that

have been modified since the date you select. To change
the date, click the date box arrow to open the calendar.
When you click a date in the calendar, the date is
automatically entered into the date box.

6 Select a destination for your archived files from the

Destination Selection list. The destination can be a hard
drive, a disc recorder, or another type of storage device.

7 To compress or encrypt your backup, click Advanced

and select the appropriate settings:

• Compression—Click the Compress check box if you
would like the back up files created for this project to
be compressed. Compression reduces file size. The
amount of compression varies based on the types of
files you back up. Compressed files take longer to
restore than uncompressed files.

• Encryption—Click the Encrypt check box to require
a password to open or restore your backup project.
Type a password for this project in the space
provided and again in the confirmation box.

Caution: If you forget or lose your password, you will not be
able to open or restore your backup project.

8 Click the action button to run the project now. To

schedule your project, choose one of the options in
Step 3 on the project window. For more information
about scheduling a project, see “Using the Back Up Files
scheduler” on page 16.

OR
To save your project, click Save. Enter a name for the

project, then click OK.

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If you decided to run the project now, a progress screen
will inform you when the project has been completed.

9 Click Done to return to the project window.

Note: Scheduled projects must be saved before they can be
run.

To open and run a saved Back Up Files project:

1 Click File. If the project is listed on the File menu, select

it. If the project is not listed, click Open and use the
dialog box to navigate to the project file. By default,
project files are saved in your Windows Vista Documents
folder or Windows XP My Documents folder. The
settings for that project are displayed in the project
window.

2 Change the project settings as needed. Click Save to

save your changes. (If you save the project without
changing its name, the original project is overwritten.)

3 If necessary, insert a blank or rewritable disc into the

selected destination drive.

4 Click the action button to begin recording.

A progress screen informs you when the project has
been completed.

Back up files options

Click Options on the control panel to open the Options
window. Here you find settings that can be used to
customize your application.

Each available group of options is displayed in the left pane.
Click the name of an options group, and those option
settings appear on the right.

Each panel includes a Restore Defaults button that can be
used to restore the default settings for the options on that
panel only.

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Note: Not all options are available for all drives or
operating systems.

Backup options—Backup panel

Use the Backup panel to customize the following Back Up
Files settings:

• File category options—Use this option to create a
custom file selection category or to add additional file
types to any of the preset categories.

To create a new custom category called My Custom Category:

1 Select My Custom Category from the list of file

categories.

2 Type a file extension into the Extension text box.
3 Click Add. The file extension is added to the list box on

the right.

4 Continue adding file extensions one at a time until you

are finished.
To remove a file extension from your list, click its name in

the list box, then click Remove.

5 Click OK to save your list as My Custom Category.

To add file extensions to one of the preset file selection categories:

1 Select the file category you would like to customize. The

choices are Email, Financial, Music, Photos,
Productivity, and Video & Recorded TV.

2 Enter the file extension you would like to add into the

Extension text box.

3 Click Add. The file extension is added to the list box on

the right.

4 Continue adding file extensions one at a time until you

are finished.

5 Click OK.

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• Launch Back Up Files when my external hard drive is
re-connected—Select this option to easily back up files
to an external hard drive.

• Verify data written to the disc after burning—A check
mark in this box adds a verification step to make sure
that no errors occur during the recording of your discs.

Restoring files

The Restore Files project restores individual files and folders
that you have protected using the Back Up Files project. With
Restore Files, you select a backup, search for the files or
folder you would like to restore, and then click the action
button. The files will be restored to the location you choose.

To r estor e a fi le:

1 Click the Backup Files tab in the project list. A list of

projects is displayed.

2 Click the Restore Files project. The project window

opens.

3 If the backup file was saved on a disc, insert the disc into

a compatible disc drive.

4 Click Browse at the top of the Selective Restore project

window. A dialog box opens.

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5 Use the dialog box to navigate to the backup file that

contains the files you would like to restore. After you
have found the backup file, click it, then click OK. The
content of the backup file appears as a directory tree in
the project window.

6 Select the files and folders you would like to restore

using one of the following methods:

• Navigate through the directory tree in the project
window. When you find a file or folder you want to
restore, select it by clicking on its name.

• Type all or part of a file or folder name into the

Search box to the right of the Browse button. Click
Search. The search results are displayed in the

project window. If the file you want to restore
appears in the search results, select it by clicking
once on its name. If the file does not appear in the
search results, try using different search terms or
looking in a different backup file.

7 Choose Browse from the Destination Selection menu

and select the location where your restored files will be
saved.

8 Click the action button to begin restoring your files.

Restore files tips

• Restore Files can be used to restore as many files or
folders as you wish.

• Restore Files will not overwrite a file without getting your
permission.

• Backup files created with the Back Up Files project can be
recognized by their .rfc file name extension. If you
double-click an .rfc file, the project launcher opens with
the Back Up Files project displayed. To restore files,
switch to the Restore Files project.

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•The Restore Files search box does not support wildcard
expressions.

• System files cannot be restored to their original location
if they are in use by your computer’s operating system.

Uninstalling the backup software

To uninstall the backup software:

1 Open the Control Panel.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to remove the software

completely from your computer.

3 After the software is uninstalled, restart your computer if

requested.

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Disconnecting the enclosure from your computer

To disconnect the enclosure from your Windows computer without
shutting it down:

Note: If a drive window is open or the hard drive enclosure
is active, close any associated windows before attempting
to remove the enclosure.

1 Left-click the Hot plug icon (located in the notification

area of taskbar where your usually see the time
displayed).

2 Select the drive you want to unplug, then click STOP.
3 When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so,

unplug the enclosure from your computer.

To disconnect the enclosure from your Macintosh computer without
shutting it down:

1 Drag the USB icon into the TRASH.
2 Unplug the enclosure.

Troubleshooting

I do not see the additional drive in my system

Windows users: Partition and format the new hard drive by

using Disk Management in Windows.
Mac users: Partition and format the new hard drive by

clicking Disk Utilities from the utilities folder, then clicking
your external enclosure.

My computer does not detect the enclosure

• Check the power adapter and make sure the adapter is
working.

• Make sure all of the cables and plugs are securely
fastened.

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• Make sure that the SATA cable or the USB cable is
connect firmly to your enclosure and computer.

• Make sure the USB cable or eSATA cable is not broken.

• Open the enclosure and make sure that all the
connections are securely fastened.

• Try using the rear USB ports on the back of the PC
instead of the front USB ports.

• Check for motherboard compatibility issues.

• Check for hard disk drive compatibility issues.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to revision or update without
notice.

Hard drive type 2.5“SATA hard drive up to 500 GB
Dimensions 0.66 × 5.19 × 3.42 inch (1.7 × 13.2 × 8.7 cm) D × L

Inter face to device SATA
Interface to computer USB 2.0/eSATA
Connectors/buttons • Backup button

Power supply DC 5V/1A
Support powe r modes S elf-power and bus power
Indicators One power on with backup active indicator
OS compatibility • Windows 2000

Operating temperature 32°F~104°F (0°C~40°C)

× W

•DC power jack

• Five-pin mini USB port

•eSATA port

•Windows XP

•Windows Vista

• Mac 10.3.x or higher

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Operating humidity 20% ~ 80% RH
Certification FCC Class B, ICES-003

Legal notices

FCC Part 15

Thi s device complie s with Part 15 o f the FCC Rules. O peration
of this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply within
the limits for a class B digital 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 instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. 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 interference 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 technician for help.

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FCC warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canada ICES-003 statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

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