Eminent ewent EW7031 User manual

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EW7031/EW7032 - 2,5” SATA/eSATA Hard
Disk Enclosure
Warnings and points of attention
Opening of the product and/or products can lead to severe injuries! Repairing of the
product should be done by qualified Ewent staff.
Table of contents
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................2
1.1 Functions and features......................................................................................2
1.2 Package contents..............................................................................................3
2.0 Installing a hard disk..............................................................................................3
3.0 Connecting by USB cable......................................................................................4
4.0 Connecting by eSATA cable (EW7032).................................................................4
5.0 Preparing your hard disk for usage........................................................................4
5.1 Windows 2000/ XP/Vista/7/8..............................................................................5
5.2 Mac OS X..........................................................................................................5
6.0 Using the EW7031/EW7032..................................................................................6
6.1 Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8...............................................................................6
6.2 Mac OS X..........................................................................................................6
7.0 Installing and using the backup software ...............................................................6
7.1 Installation of the OTB software.........................................................................6
7.2 Using the OTB software.....................................................................................7
8.0 Service and support...............................................................................................7
9.0 Warranty conditions...............................................................................................7
10.0 Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................8
1.0 Introduction
Congratulations with the purchase of this high-quality Ewent product! This product
has undergone extensive testing by Ewent’s technical experts. Should you
experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Ewent
warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.
Register your purchase now on www.ewent-online.com/ and receive product updates!
1.1 Functions and features
The EW7031 2,5” SATA Hard Disk Enclosure and the EW7032 2,5” eSATA Hard Disk
Enclosure enables you make backups or copy data at high speeds. The solid housing
offers an excellent protection for your data. Because of the USB 2.0 connection you
immediately profit from faster transfer speeds. The eSATA connector (EW7032)
provides you with a maximum transfer rate of up to 3Gbps. Your hard disk can easily
be mounted in to the housing, enabling you to use it anytime, anywhere.

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1.2 Package contents
The following parts need to be present in the packaging:
•EW7031/EW7032 2,5” SATA Hard Disk Enclosure.
•USB connection cable, double USB A plug.
•eSata cable. (EW7032)
•USB power cable. (EW7032)
•
Three Screws. (One spare)
•Manual.
•Installation CD-ROM.
•Screw driver.
•Protective bag.
2.0 Installing a hard disk
This chapter explains how to connect and install the EW7031/EW7032.
Note! We recommend you to make a backup of the data on the hard disk you wish to
use. Ewent can not be held responsible for any loss of or damage to data resulting in
the use of this device or software.
Follow these steps to install a hard disk:
1. Pull out the back panel of the enclosure.
2. Connect the SATA plug on the front panel to the hard disk.
3. Slide the hard disk into the enclosure.
4. Use the small screws to fasten the back panel to the enclosure.

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3.0 Connecting by USB cable
You can connect both EW7031 and EW7032 to your computer using the USB
connection cable. If you want to connect your EW7032 using the eSATA cable you do
not need to use the USB connection cable and you can go to the next chapter.
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the double USB type A plug to two free USB ports on your computer.
3. Connect the USB connection cable to the housing. (2)
4. Turn on your computer. Windows will automatically recognize the housing.
4.0 Connecting by eSATA cable (EW7032)
Follow these instructions to connect your EW7032 to your computer using the eSATA
cable. You do not need to use the USB connection cable.
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the eSATA cable to the eSATA port on your computer.
3. Connect the eSATA cable to the housing. (3)
4. Connect the USB power cable to the housing. (4)
5. Turn on your computer. If all is well, Windows will automatically recognize the
housing.
5.0 Preparing your hard disk for usage
Note! The steps below are only necessary if you use a new hard disk.

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5.1 Windows 2000/ XP/Vista/7/8
1. Right click the ‘My Computer’ icon.
2. Click ‘Manage’.
3. Select the option ‘Disk Management’ from the left side of the screen.
4. Right click the new hard disk.
5. Select ‘Initialize’.
6. Click ‘Ok’.
7. Right click the new hard disk.
8. Click ‘New Partition’.
9. Click ‘Next’.
10. Click ‘Next’.
11. Click ‘Next’.
12. Choose the desired partition size (Note: when using FAT32 the partition size is
limited to 32GB).
13. Click ‘Next’.
14. Select the drive letter you wish to assign to this partition (this is not required).
15. Click ‘Next’.
16. Select the desired file system: FAT32 or NTFS. If you will only use the hard disk
for Windows XP or Vista systems we recommend you to select the NTFS file
system.
17. Enter a name for the new partition in the field 'Volume label'.
18. Check ‘Quick format’ and click ‘Next’.
19. Click ‘Next’.
20. Click ‘Finish’.
5.2 Mac OS X
1. Open Finder in your Dock by clicking it.
2. Click ‘Applications’ in the left menu of the Finder.
3. Click the ‘Utilities’ folder in the right part of the Finder.
4. Click the ‘Disk Utility’ icon in the right part of the Finder.
5. Select the new USB disk in the left list of the Disk Utility.
6. Click the ‘Partition’ tab in the right part of the Disk Utility.
7. Select ‘1 partition’ as the partitioning scheme.
Note: If you will only use the hard disk for Mac OS systems, we recommend you to
choose ‘Mac OS X Extended’ as the file system. If you need to use the disk on both
Mac and Windows systems, you can choose the ‘FAT32’ file system.
8. Click the ‘Partition’ button to partition the disk.
9. After several minutes, the partitioning should be completed.
10. Your EW7031/EW7032 is now ready for use.

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6.0 Using the EW7031/EW7032
This chapter explains how to start using the EW7031/EW7032 in combination with
several operating systems.
6.1 Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8
Normally you should be able to plug in your EW7031/EW7032 when the computer is
switched on. After you connect the EW7031/EW7032, Windows will automatically find
and install the drivers and all partitions will be available through ‘My Computer’ or
through Windows Explorer.
Note: Make sure you must safely remove the EW7031/EW7032 from your computer.
Click ‘Safely remove hardware’ icon on the taskbar and you will see al list of
devices. Click the device you want to remove.
6.2 Mac OS X
Normally you should be able to plug in your EW7031/EW7032 when the Mac is
switched on. After you connect the EW7031/EW7032, OS X will automatically find and
install the drivers. The extra partitions will be available through the new icon on the
desktop.
7.0 Installing and using the backup software
The EW7031/EW7032 is equipped with a so-called One-Touch-Backup function. This
function allows you to make a backup or copy of selected files by the touch of a
button. You yourself can determine which files need to be copied, using the OTB
software.
7.1 Installation of the OTB software
1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive of your
computer.
2. The CD-ROM will start automatically.
3. Select the preferred language and click ‘Next’.
4. Select ‘Install Software’ and click ‘Next’.
5. Choose ‘English’ and click ‘Next’.
6. Click ‘Next’.
7. Click ‘Install’.
8. The software will now be installed.
9. Click ‘Finish’.
10. Click ‘Close’ and then ‘Yes’ to leave the install menu.
11. The software has now been installed.

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7.2 Using the OTB software
1. Click ‘Start’.
2. Click ‘Programs’ or ‘All Programs’.
3. Click ‘OTB_util’.
4. Right click ‘OTB_util’ and click “Run as Administrator”. The software will now be
started.
5. In the upper menu you can choose from which location you wish to copy the files,
also called ‘Copy From’.
6. In the lower menu you can choose where to copy the files to, also called ‘Copy
To’.
7. Press the ‘BACKUP’ button on the back of the housing once. The software or
files which you selected will now be copied to the hard disk in the housing.
8.0 Service and support
This users manual has been carefully written by Ewent’s technical experts. If you have
problems installing or using the product, please fill out the support form at the website
www.ewent-online.com/. You can also contact us by phone. Below you will find a list
with phone numbers for each supported country.
Country
Phone number
Rate per minute*
Belgium (Dutch) 070 277 286 €0.30
Belgium (French) 070 277 286 €0.30
Denmark [phone] Local Costs
Finland [phone] Local Costs
Germany 1805 982 234 €0.14
Italy [phone] Local Costs
Norway [phone] Local Costs
Spain 807 080 042 €0.41
Sweden [phone] Local Costs
The Netherlands 0900-3646368 €0.45
UK 905 871 0013 Local Costs
* Rates mentioned in this table do not include cell phone charges.
9.0 Warranty conditions
The five-year Ewent warranty applies to all Ewent products unless mentioned
otherwise before or during the moment of purchase. When having bought a second-
hand Ewent product the remaining period of warranty is measured from the moment
of purchase by the product’s first owner. The Ewent warranty applies to all Ewent
products and parts inextricably connected to and/or mounted on the main product.
Power supply adapters, batteries, antennas and all other products not integrated in or
directly connected to the main product and/or products of which, without reasonable
doubt, can be assumed that wear and tear show a different pattern than the main
product are not covered by the Ewent warranty. Products are not covered by the

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Ewent warranty when subjected to incorrect/improper use, external influences and/or
when opened by parties other than Ewent.
10.0 Declaration of Conformity
To ensure your safety and compliance of the product with the directives and laws
created by the European Commission you can obtain a copy of the Declaration of
Conformity concerning your product by sending an e-mail message to: info@ewent-
online.com. You can also send a letter to:
Ewent Computer Supplies
P.O. Box 276
6160 AG Geleen
The Netherlands
Clearly state ‘Declaration of Conformity’ and the article code of the product of which
you would like to obtain a copy of the Declaration of Conformity.