Sarotech FHD 352 User Manual

FLEX-HDD(FHD-352, FHD -252) User’s Manual

I. General Information

H/W & S/W REQUIREMENTS
For Mac OS Users :

1. A Macintosh computer with built -in FireWire™ and USB ports.

2. Mac OS 8.6 or higher
For Windows PC Users :

1. A PC with at least 200MHz Pentium and built-in USB, FireWire™ port(s) or a USB, FireWire™ PCI Card

2. Windows 98SE or higher

PACKAGE CONTENTS

(1) 1394 connecting cable(6pin-6pin)
(1) USB connecting cable(A to B)
(1) AC power cable( FHD-352UF User’s only)

*** Note for FHD-252Users

Some notebook computers may not supply the required voltage to power your external-HDD. In this case,

the external AC/DC power adapter(optional) will be needed.
(1) Install driver CD
(1) User’s Manual
(1) Carrying bag(option)

II. Installation & Operation

CASE ASSEMBLING

1. Press down the top of the case and pull it apart.

Note: Try not to use sharp objects to open it; it might damage the inner IC broad.

2. Remove the case and disassemble the unit .

3. Connect the IDE hard disk to the connector.

Note: Make sure the pins match the connecter

4. Connect the DC power cable to the hard disk(FHD-352 Users only)

5. Secure the hard drive on the bottom of case with 4 screws(big size) provided after connecting.
Note: Do not tighten the screws too much.

6. Get ready to put everything back together and secure top and bottom cases with 2 screws(small size).

Note: Do not connect power at this time

FIREWIRE INSTALLATION

For Mac OS users

1. Insert provided cd-rom into your cd-drive. The cd icon will pop up on the screen.

2. On the cd-rom window, you’ll find FWSBP2DiskDriver in FireWire folder.

3. Make sure you have FireWire Enabler and FireWire Support in your extension folder. You may already have

FireWire Enabler and FireWire Support in your Extension folder if you are using Mac OS 8.6 or higher.

4. Copy FWSBP2DiskDriver to Extension Folder in System folder.

5. Plug the AC power cable into the power port.(FHD-352UF users only)

6. Now make sure your external hard drive is powered on and the FireWire™ cable is attached, then plug the

FireWire™ cable into your computer.

7. You can use your external hard drive without restarting your computer.
CAUTION Do not disconnect the hard drive while the drive is mounted on the desktop. If you disconnect the

drive while copying files to or from the drive, data may be lost or the disk may be damaged. To unplug the hard
drive, drag the icon for the hard drive to the trash and wait until the disk icon disappears from the desktop.

For Windows98 Users

1. If you have already installed FireWire Host Adaptor card in your PC, you don’t need any additional S/W

installation to use your FlexHD.

2. Plug the AC Adapter into the power port on the FireWire™ Hard Drive.(FHD-352 Users only)

3. Plug one each of the FireWire™ cable into FireWire™ port on your PC and on your Hard drive.

4. You’ll need to format the FireWire™ Hard Drive to work on your PC.( In case it ’s not formatted )
CAUTION Do not disconnect the hard drive while your computer is running. Data loss could result. Power down
the computer and disconnect the drive. Hot swap function will be supported later on.

USB INSTALLATION

For Mac OS users

1. Insert provided cd-rom into your cd-drive. The cd icon will pop up on the screen.

2. On the cd-rom window, you’ll find Setup file in USB.

3. Double click this setup file and INSTALL then the driver will be installed automatically.

4. Plug the AC adapter into the power port.(FHD352 users only)

5. Now make sure your external hard drive is powered on and the USB cable is attached, then plug the USB

cable into your computer.

6. You can use your external hard drive without restarting your computer.
CAUTION Do not disconnect the hard drive while the drive is mounted on the desktop. If you disconnect the

drive while copying files to or from the drive, data may be lost or the disk may be damaged. To unplug the USB
Hard Drive, drag the icon for the USB Hard Drive to the trash and wait until the disk icon disappears from the
desktop.