Sitecom MD-206 User Manual

USB2.0

Harddisk Case

MD-206

Manual

Introduction

This hard disk case provides a fast and easy way to add more storage space to your PC.
This product can be easily connected to your PC or Notebook using a USB interface, it
can even be disconnected and re-connected while the computer is running. USB 2.0
provides performance enhancements over USB 1.1 and offers forward and backward
compatibility with USB 1.1 devices.

1. Package Contents

• External Hi-Speed USB2.0 Harddisk Case

• USB2.0 A-B Cable

• CD-ROM

• Power adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

2. Specifications

2.1 System Requirements

• PC with Pentium 233MHz or faster CPU

• Windows ME, 2000, XP or Vista

• MAC OS 10 or higher

• Macintosh OS 10.x or higher

• 64MB RAM

• Available USB1.1 or USB2.0 port*

• 3.5” SATA hard disk.

* When using a USB1.1 port the drive will operate at 12 Mbps

2.2 Features

• Complies with USB Specification 1.1 & 2.0

• Supports high (full)-speed transfer mode

• Supports every standard SATA HDD.

• Lightweight compact case

2.3 Specifications

• USB Version 2.0 Compliant

• High Speed (480 Mbps) And Full Speed (12 Mbps) Support

• USB Mass Storage Class Bulk-Only Specification Compliant (Version 1.0)

3. Hardware Assembly

Note: If you have purchased this product with a built-in hard disk continue to chapter 4.

• Open the hard disk's housing by removing the two screws on the rear.

• Connect the SATA connector and the power supply connector to the SATA hard

disk.

• Use the screws provided to attach the metal plate to the hard disk.

• Push the hard disk and the rear of the housing back into place.

• Secure the rear of the hard disk's housing in position and then fit the screws in

the side of the housing.

4. Software Installation

4.1 Hardware Installation

Regardless of which operating system your computer is running, follow the install
procedure below in order to properly connect the USB A-mini -B cable, the AC adapter
and the power cord.

• Shut down your pc.

• Plug the B-type connector of the USB2.0 A-B cable, into the Sitecom Hard Disk

Case and plug the A-type connector of the USB A-mini -B cable into the USB2.0
port of your PC.

• Start your pc and proceed to chapter 4.2 for Windows ME, 2000 or XP or chapter

4.3 for Macintosh.

4.2 Software Installation Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista

Windows ME, 2000, XP & Windows Vista do not require software installation. Native
Windows drivers are used.

• Windows ME, 2000, XP and Vista will recognize and install the Sitecom Hard Disk
Case automatically. No additional drivers are necessary.

• Check ‘My Computer’ or ‘Explorer’, there should be a new icon and drive letter for
the Sitecom Hard Disk Case (if the hard disk is formatted).

• If the hard disk placed in the hard disk case has not been formatted, continue to
chapter 5.

4.3 Software Installation Macintosh OS X

Mac OS X does not require software installation. Native drivers are used.

• Mac OS will recognize and install the Sitecom Hard Disk Case automatically. No
additional drivers are necessary.

• On the desktop should be a new icon. Click the icon to access the Hard Disk Case

• If this icon does not appear, you have to ‘mount’ the drive. Click ‘Go’, select

‘Utilities’. A new menu appears, select ‘disk utilities’ to mount or un-mount the
disk.

• To check the properties of the disk, click ‘Go’, ‘Utilities’. A new menu appears,
select ‘System Profile’ to view the properties of the MD-206.

• If the hard disk placed in the hard disk case has not been formatted, continue to
chapter 5.3.