StarTech.com InfoSafe Instruction Manual

InfoSafe Drive Enclosure with Card
Reader and USB Hub

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Instruction Manual

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InfoSafe 3.5” USB 2.0 Drive Enclosure with Card Reader and USB Hub

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 radio/TV technician for help.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installing a Hard Drive in the Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Connecting and powering the Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Driver Installation (Windows 98SE, ME, 2000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Hard Drive Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Card Reader and USB Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Verifying installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com InfoSafe 3.5” USB 2.0 Drive Enclosure with
Card Reader and USB Hub. This product allows you to turn virtually any standard 3.5”
computer hard drive into a portable storage solution. The enclosure also offers a 26-in-1
card reader, as well as a 2-port USB hub - saving time, money and space.

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• Supports almost any 3.5” form factor IDE hard drive

• Front panel 26-in-1 card reader

• 2-port USB Hub

• Sturdy aluminum casing

• Compliant with USB 2.0, USB 1.1 and Parallel ATA/ATAPI Rev. 6

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System Requirements

• A computer with an available USB 2.0 port

• An operating system that supports removable hard drives: Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server, Mac OS X or higher (other operating systems may
also support this product; consult your documentation for specific details)

• A 3.5” IDE hard drive

Contents

This package should contain:

• 1 x Drive Enclosure with USB Hub and Card Reader

• 1 x 3’ USB Type A Female to Type Mini B Female

• 1 x 6’ 5V/12V DC 1.5 Amp switching power supply

• 1 x Driver CD

• 1 x Instruction Manual

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Installing a Hard Drive in the Enclosure

Use caution when installing a hard drive in the enclosure. Excessive shock or force
could damage the drive and/or the enclosure, resulting in data loss.

CAUTION: Always ensure that you are properly grounded when handling a hard drive or
the enclosure tray, since electronic components can be damaged by static electricity. If
an anti-static mat or similar product is not available, ground yourself by touching a
computer case or other metal surface for several seconds before handling any
components.

1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws
located on the top of the case.

2. Gently slide the inner tray out of the enclosure.

3. Attach the IDE connector to the hard drive. To
avoid damaging the drive and the enclosure,
please refrain from using excessive force.

4. Attach the power connector to the hard drive.

5. Attach the hard drive to the tray, using the screws
provided with the hard drive.

6. Gently re-insert the tray back into the enclosure

7. Re-fasten the Phillips-head screws that were removed
in Step 1.

Connecting and powering the Enclosure

1. Attach the provided USB cable to the Mini B port, located on the enclosure.

2. Connect the opposite end of the USB cable into an available USB port on the host

computer.

3. Connect the 5V/12V DC 1.5 Amp switching power supply to the power port located

next to the On/Off switch. Connect the opposite end to an available power source.

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4. Ensure the computer is turned on. Move the On/Off switch to the On position.

Driver Installation (Windows 98SE, ME and 2000)

Hard Drive Enclosure

1. Once the enclosure has been attached to the host computer and power has been

applied, Windows will detect it. While Windows XP will automatically
install the required drivers, Windows 98SE and ME and 2000 will require that the
drivers from the Driver CD be installed. In this case, Windows 98SE will automatically
launch the Add New Hardware Wizard. Once the wizard begins searching for new
drivers for the USB 2.0 Storage Device, please click Next.

2. On the next screen, you will be given the option to Search for the best driver for

your device (Recommended). Please ensure that this option is selected, and click
Next.

3. At the next screen, you will see a notification that Windows will search for new

drivers in its driver database... . Please insert the included driver disk and locate

the folder AT2 Driver from within the Wizard. Click next once this has been selected.

4. At the next screen, Windows will indicate that it is ready to install the best driver for the

device, specifying the location of the chosen driver. Please click Next.

5. Windows will then notify you that it has ...finished installing the software that your

new hardware device requires. Please click on Finish.

Card Reader and USB Hub

1. To complete installation of the card reader, please locate and open the folder AU6362

on the Driver CD.

2. Double click on the icon illustrated:

3. Once the InstallShield Wizard completes configuration of the installation program, you

will be asked to restart your computer. Please click Restart.

4. After the computer has restarted, you will be welcomed to the installation program.

Please click Next.

5. When you are asked to plug the reader in, please ensure that the enclosure is still

connected to the computer, clicking OK once the drivers have finished loading.

6. Installation is now complete. When given the option, please select Yes, I would like to

restart my computer now.

7. Once the computer reboots, you should notice four Removable Disks listed under My

Computer.

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Verifying Installation

1. To verify that the installation has completed successfully, please locate the Device

Manager by browsing the following path: My Computer > System Properties >
Device Manager.

2. Expand the listing for Universal Serial Bus Controllers. If installation has been

successful, USB Storage Adapter AT2 (TPP) or USB Mass Storage Device will be
listed, indicating that the hard drive is ready to use. Similarly, Generic USB Hub will
be listed, indicating that the USB Hub is ready to use.

Under Disk Drives, Generic USB CF, MS, SD and SM USB devices should be listed,
indicating that the card reader is ready to use.

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Specifications

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Hard Drive interface IDE

Certifications (Regulatory and other) FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480Mbps

Maximum Hard Drive Size Supported

Chipset Cypress CY7C63000

Operating System Support Windows 98SE and Higher

Dimensions 237 x 40 x 130mm

Weight 884.5g (1.95lb)

Flash Media Supported

CF Type I, II
CF Ultra II
CF Extreme I
MD
SMC
SM
MS
MS Pro
MS Pro Extreme
MS Duo
MS Pro Duo
MS Pro Ultra II
MS Magic Gate
MS Duo Magic Gate
MS Pro Magic Gate
MS Pro Duo Magic Gate
MS Select Function
MS Rom
SD
SD Ultra I
SD Extreme
MMC
MMC 4.0
Mini SD

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StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide
industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit
www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,
documentation, and downloads.

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This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its
products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following
the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or
replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and
labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages
arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,
or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the
actual price paid for the product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement
may not apply to you.

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Revised: 31 May 2006 (Rev. A)

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