Coolmax HD-381-U3 SERIES User manual

HD-381-U3 SERIES
3.5” SATA EXTERNAL ENCLOSURE
USER MANUAL

Special OTB Functions
One Touch Button File Backup
It won't set comprehensive steps for backup copy anymore, only use the button on the external HDD
case.
Note: when you click the button for backup copy, the icon of PCCLONEEX must be visible at the
notification area (i.e. Taskbar).
Download: http://www.coolmaxusa.com/download/OneTouch/HD-381BK-U3.ZIP
Quick File Backup
Users can directly execute OTB from Quick Launch, or use their own hot key and the system data will be
backed up easily.
FAT32/NTFS Format Utility
New Hard Drives requires to be initialized; partition of your choice and format the drive; and a drive
letter will be assigned. This is a must for all new drives. You can use disk management on your Control
Panel or any disk management software you may have. Please check your help center in windows for
disk management.
We do not recommend Fat 32 Format Utility which formats and maximize up to 1 TB (1000GB) and have
file size transfer limitations.
(Attention: all data in USB HDD will be deleted if you use this function)
File Manager
OTB function is the same as Windows Explorer. PC users can directly drag the files forward and
backward between the fixed device & USB device. It is convenient for users who manage or check their
files without clicking the icon of Windows Explorer or My Computer.
Features
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Interface
Bus bandwidth of USB up to 5Gbps
Support USB Super-Speed, High-Speed and Full-Speed Operation
Supports SATA I/II, SATA 6Gb/s drives
Backwards compatible with USB 2.0/ 1.1
Power and HDD Activity LED lights

One-touch backup function
Hot swap, Plug and Play
Aluminum casing for heat dissipation
Compliant with USB3.0 Specification Revision 1.0
Compliant with USB Specification Revision 2.0
Compliance with Serial ATA Specification Revision 2.6
Secured PCB Mount of USB 3.0 interface for Durability
Specification
Interface type: USB 3.0 (Backward to USB 1.1/ USB 2.0)
Interface type: SATA I / SATA II / SATA 6gb/s
Powered by a DC 12V adaptor
Maximum transfer rate:
USB 3.0 : 5gb/s
USB 2.0 480Mbps
Power LED/HDD LED
Material Case: Aluminum/ABS
Weight: 0.75 lb
Dimension: 7.50 x 1.20 x 4.30 in
Requirement
Before you begin installing the 3.5" HDD Enclosure, be sure your computer meets the following system
requirements.
Remark: This product uses USB 3.0
PC Users
- USB 2.0 Hi- Speed PCI card installed in your computer or the System built in USB 2.0 host ports already
- Pentium X86 processor or above
- OS, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Professional. Windows 7 32/64 bit

Mac OS Users
- Apple Macintosh G4 or G3 (blue and White G3 only) or iMac computer with built-in USB controller
- Mac OS 8.6 or above with Mac OS USB v1.3.3 or above, including OS X
Note:
1. To uninstall from PC, users must stop the 3.5" HDD Enclosure first. For Mac users
should select the drive icon and use the Put Away command or drag the icon onto
the trash icon.
2. When hard disk is working, please do not move, distress or knock around it in
order to protect the hard disk.
Installation Tutorial
Part I: Install Hard Disk (SATA HDD)
1. Un-load 2 screws from top & bottom & pull the back panel.
2. Install hinges to both sides of 3.5” SATA HDD

4. Fit the SATA drive to the SATA connector firmly.
3. Align 3.5” HDD hinges to the rail and slide it slowly into the metal frame.
6. Reload the top & bottom screws.
Part II: Connect to Computer
The 3.5" HDD Enclosure connects to the host computer through a USB cable ,which is made with a USB
cable having a Type A connector for connection to a USB port on the host computer, and a type B
connector for connection to the type B port on the 3.5" HDD Enclosure. Plug on the AC adaptor
enclosed, turn on the power switch, after your computer detects this device as a removable hard disk,
you installation is successful.
LED Indicator: Blue light is on while connecting
Blue light is flashing while loading or writing data.

Environment Conditions
Operating Environment Limit
Temperature: Between 10 ~ 60 (37 F ~ 140 F)
Humidity: From 5% ~ 85%
Storage Environment Limit
Temperature: Between -30 ~ 80 (-22 F ~ 176 F)
Humidity: 5% ~ 90%
Materials Included
3.5" HDD Enclosure
USB 3.0 Cable
Accessories pack (screws and screw driver)
Stand
DC12V--2.0A Adaptor
(Note: Adaptor enclosed shall be only for HD-381-U3 series, we will not be responsible for any damage if
users made use of it for any other application.)