ORB SCSI INTERNAL User manual

SCSI INTERNAL ORB 2.2GB
• Installation Guide
• User’s Guide
• Troubleshooting
• How to Get Help
• Warranty
• Registration
Owner’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE
Things to Consider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.3 Hardware and Tools for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.5 Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.6 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.7 Configuration Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.8 Mounting the ORB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.9 Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.10 Final Installation Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.11 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.12 ORB Tools and Backup Utility Software for PC . . . . . . . . . . .10
1.13 Mac Device Driver and Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.14 ORB Tools for Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.15 Connecting the ORB Drive to a SCSI Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
SECTION 2 USERS GUIDE
2.1 Operating your ORB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2.2 Using ORB Disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2.3 Accessing Your ORB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.4 Reassigning Drive Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.5 Large Drive Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
2.6 Partitioning a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
2.7 Ultra Wide SCSI Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
2.8 SCSI Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
SECTION 3 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
SECTION 5 CUSTOMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
SECTION 6 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
SECTION 7 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . . . . .29
SECTION 8 STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS . . . . . .31
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THINGS TO CONSIDER:
In the process of installing the ORB drive, it will be necessary for you to open up
your computer and identify, as well as work with, various pieces of hardware inside
it (such as those mentioned in the questions below). If you feel in any way unsure
of performing this installation or if you cannot answer “yes” to most of the ques-
tions below, then we strongly recommend contacting a qualified computer techni-
cian to install or assist in the installation.
1. Have you opened your computer before?
2. Have you physically removed an internal SCSI device before?
3. Do you have access to technical assistance to help with the installation?
4. Are you familiar with the difference between a 3 1/2and a 5 1/4-inch bay?
5. Do you know what operating system is used on your computer?
6. Do you have a computer system user manual immediately available?
7. Have you read your computer Owner/User manual?
8. Are you familiar with your computer system motherboard or SCSI host bus
adapter?
9. Have you set up an internal SCSI device in the past?
10. Are you familiar with an internal SCSI ribbon cable?
11. Have you connected an internal SCSI ribbon cable to the motherboard or SCSI
host bus adapter in the past?
12. Are you familiar with jumper settings on an internal SCSI device?
13. Have you changed the SCSI ID on an internal SCSI device in the past?
14. Does your computer have an empty 3 1/2 or 5 1/4-inch bay with front access?
15. Do you know which drive bay you intend to use to install the ORB drive?
16. If you selected the 5 1/4-inch bay, do you have a kit to enable the installation of
the 3 1/2-inch ORB drive into a 5 1/4-inch drive bay?
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SECTION 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE
WELCOME TO ORB!
ORB offers you everything that you want in a removable disk drive - high capacity
and fast throughput speed at an affordable price that can be easily installed in your
computer.
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This installation guide provides detailed instructions, and illustrations, as well as
safety precautions that will help you to install your ORB disk drive. It is recom-
mended that you use this guide along with your computer and SCSI host bus
adapter card manual (if applicable), for you will need to refer to the manual during
the installation process.
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware:
PC – Intel Pentium, AMD K6, Cyrix MMX with internal SCSI interface
Mac – Power Macintosh/Power PC, G3 and G4 with internal SCSI interface
Operating Systems:
PC – Windows 2000, 98, 95, 3.1x, NT 4.0 (SP4+), MS-DOS 5.0+
Mac – Mac OS 7.6.1 or later
1.3 HARDWARE/TOOLS FOR INSTALLATION
The following tools may be required for the installation of the ORB Drive:
Flat head screwdriver
Phillips head screw driver
Needle nose pliers
CAUTION: Do not use magnetic tools.
1.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS
The ORB Kit consists of:
ORB 2.2GB Disk Drive, ORB Disk with Disk Case, Owner’s
Manual/Quick Install Guide, ORB Installation Suite CD, Six Jumpers,
5 1/4-inch adapter, and a set of four flat-ended machine screws and four
pointed-end tapping screws.
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The ORB disk contains updated installation information, if applicable.
The mounting screws are provided with your drive to be used in the installation.
This drive is designed to mount in a 3 1/2-inch drive bay. If a spare 3 1/2-inch drive
bay is not available, you will need to use an adapter to mount into a 5 1/4-inch bay.
Become familiar with your ORB drive:
Figure 1 Figure 2
Front View of Drive Drive setup- Rear connector
1.5 INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the following Installation Safety Instructions before proceeding on
to the actual installation steps. Damage could occur to your drive and disk if these
precautions are not followed. If for any reason you do not understand these
instructions, please contact a qualified computer technician to install or assist in
the installation.
Temperature Stabilization - Before removing the drive from its protective
plastic bag, ensure the drive has reached room temperature. This is accom-
plished by allowing the drive to sit in its protective plastic bag in the room envi-
ronment for at least one hour.
ESD - This drive and its electronic components are sensitive to Electro Static
Discharge (ESD). Once the drive has been removed from its ESD protective
plastic bag, handle it only by its sides. Do not touch the Printed Circuit Board.
To prevent ESD problems, touch the metal chassis of the computer before han-
dling the computer’s hard drive and periodically throughout the installation. If
you are working in a cold and/or dry climate, use an electrostatic discharge
wristband. Your clothing generates static electricity as well. Do not allow your
clothes to come into direct contact with the parts of the circuit board or the
hard drive.
Shock - Dropping, jarring, or moving the drive while it is spinning can cause
catastrophic damage. Do not install this drive when it is not secured in place.
Power - Always power off your system before installing or removing the drive.
1.6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
If you are installing this drive in a Macintosh computer you should also refer to
Macintosh owner’s manual for detailed instructions in hardware installation.
Manual eject hole Disk eject button Status light SCSI cable connector Jumper pins Power cable connector
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Locate an unused drive bay
You should see one or more plastic or metal plates on the face of your computer
near the floppy, CD-ROM or DVD drives. These are the unused drive bays. The
ORB drive mounts in a 3 1/2- inch drive bay. If you only have a 5 1/4-inch drive bay,
you will need to use the 5 1/4-inch bay adapter.
Figure 3
Tower with open 5 1/4and 3 1/2 -inch drive bays
Mounting the Drive Into a 5 1/4-inch Adapter
Note: The remainder of this section provides instructions for mounting your ORB
drive into a 5 1/4-inch bay adapter.
1. Slide the drive into the adapter.
If installing the ORB drive into a 5 1/4-inch bay with an adapter be sure to use the
screws provided with your adapter.
CAUTION: Be careful doing this to avoid damage to the drive.
Figure 4
ORB drive insertion
into 5 1/4 -inch adapter
2. Line the holes of the drive up with the holes of the adapter and
insert two flat-end screws into each side of the drive.
Figure 5
Mounting ORB drive
into 5 1/4 -inch adapter
CAUTION: Mounting screw lengths have been chosen so that
no more than 1/8-inch of the screw enters the frame-mount-
ing hole of the drive. The torque applied to the mounting
screws should be between 4 and 6 inch-pounds.
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Empty 5 1/4 - inch bay
Empty 3 1/2- inch bay
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Now that you have located the empty drive bay and mounted your
drive in an adapter if necessary, you are ready to install the drive in
the computer.
1. Shut down your operating system and power off your
computer. Unplug the AC power.
2. Remove the cover of your computer.
Refer to your computer manual for a description of how to remove the outer
cover of the computer.
CAUTION: Make sure you keep track of all screws and
fasteners during this process.
3. Prepare the bay for installation.
Make sure the bay is free from any extra screws or plates. Refer to your
computer’s user’s manual for more details on this step.
1.7 CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Jumper Placement
Jumper pins are located at the rear of the drive as the group of 12 pins in 6
vertical sets of two. Six jumpers are provided to configure the drive for SCSI IDs
and termination.
1. SCSI ID
Refer to Figure 6 for jumper placement for the desired SCSI ID. You may need
needle nose pliers to put on and/or remove a jumper.
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Figure 6
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As shown in the illustration, the jumper plug should be inserted vertically. This
means the jumper’s width should straddle one pin from the top row and the pin
directly below that pin on the bottom row.
SCSI ID 7 is usually reserved for the SCSI interface. Do not set your ORB drive
to SCSI ID 7.
2. Termination
Refer to Figure 7 for jumper placement for the desired SCSI termination. You may
need needle nose pliers to put on and/or remove a jumper.
1.8 MOUNTING THE ORB DRIVE
1. Slide the drive into the open drive bay.
If you are installing the drive into a 5 1/4-inch drive bay and are using an adapter,
then slide the drive adapter (with the drive already installed) into the 5 1/4-inch
drive bay. Do not put the chassis mounting screws in yet.
Figure 8
ORB drive insertion into tower
(3 1/2and 5 1/4-inch bays)
CAUTION: Do not mount the ORB drive upside down. The
only valid mounting positions are: Circuit card (PCBA) facing
down, to the left, or to the right.
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Figure 7
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2. Match the holes of the drive with the holes in the drive bay
enclosure and insert the screws.
If you are mounting the ORB drive directly into a
3 1/2-inch bay, put two flat-ended screws provided
into each side of the drive. If there are no holes
in the sides of the enclosure, you will have to mount
the drive from the bottom. If you are using the
5 1/4 -inch adapter, put two pointed-end screws
provided into each side of the adapter.
Figure 9
ORB drive mount
CAUTION: If installing the ORB drive into a 3 1/2-inch bay use
only the flat-end screws provided with your drive for instal-
lation of your drive. If installing the ORB drive into a 5 1/4-
inch bay with an adapter be sure to use the screws provided
with your adapter. Mounting screw lengths must be chosen
so that no more than 1/8inch of the screw enters the frame-
mounting hole of the drive. Do not overtighten the screws
or physically force the drive into the enclosure.
1.9 CABLE CONNECTION
1. Connect the SCSI interface cable to the drive.
Insertthe cablesothatthebanded orstriped coloredgeoftheribbon cableisclosestto
thejumpers (seeillustrationbelow). Seatthecable firmly, butdonotuseexcessive force.
Ifyouare usinganarrow cable(50-pin)to connecttheORB driveon a narrow/ultraSCSI
adapter,besure tousea 68to 50-pin cableconverter and placethe ORBdriveat theend
ofthebus. Thensetthe jumpersfortermination onboththe lowand high bytes.
If you are using a wide cable (68-pin) to connect to wide (68-pin) and narrow
(50-pin) devices on a wide SCSI adapter, make sure a wide device with active
termination, such as the ORB drive, is placed at the end of the bus. Then set the
jumpers for termination on both the low and high bytes.
You should use a wide cable (68-pin) to connect the ORB drive on a wide SCSI
adapter to achieve maximum performance.
Figure 10 Figure 11
SCSI cable insertion Power cable insertion
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2. Connect the power cable to the drive.
The power cable has a 4-pin connector on the end of it that is shaped so that it
can only be installed one way. The slanted corners designate the top of the con-
nector.
Insert an unused 4-pin power connector from inside the computer into the rear
of the ORB drive. Make sure that the connector is inserted completely into the
drive. If there are no unused power connectors in your computer you will need a
Y-adapter, which allows you to branch two power connectors off one of your com-
puter’s power cables.
1.10 FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKS
1. Check cable connections.
Check that the SCSI interface cable is installed correctly with all 68 of the pins
on the rear of the drive inserted into the cable connector. Ensure also that the
4-pin power cable connector is completely inserted into the rear of the drive.
2. Confirm that the jumper block is installed in the correct position.
This position was determined in Section 1.7, Configuration Options.
3. Ensure that the cables connected to the other devices have not
been loosened or disconnected.
Cables running to devices other than the ORB drive may have been loosened or
disconnected during the installation process.
Replace the cover of the computer, reinsert the screws, connect any other
devices you may have disconnected from the computer, and reconnect the AC
cable.
1.11 SYSTEM SETUP
1. Orb disk insertion
Push a disk straight into the ORB drive with your finger
using an “in and down” motion to ensure that the
disk is seated.
Figure 12
Disk insertion
2. Power on your system.
The ORB drive should be detected during system startup.
CAUTION: If you insert an ORB disk in your ORB drive and
Windows asks you if you want to format the disk, be careful
how you respond. Formatting a disk with data on it will
destroy all the data.
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If the drive is not detected, or your system hangs during the bootup process, you
may have to access your SCSI host bus adapter’s setup utility program.
You may need to refer to your SCSI host bus adapter’s manual for information
about how the SCSI setup utility program works.
3. Your Operating System should be loaded.
If you are using Windows 2000/98/95/NT proceed to Section 1.12, ORB Tools and
Backup Utility for PC.
Congratulations! Your ORB Drive is ready to use.
If you are installing the drive in a Macintosh computer with Mac OS 7.6.1 to OS 9.0,
proceed to Section 1.13, Mac Device Driver and Software Installation on page 13.
1.12 ORB TOOLS AND BACKUP UTILITY
SOFTWARE FOR PC
The ORB Installation Suite CD is used to install the ORB Tools when you are run-
ning Windows 2000/98/95/NT.
ORB Tools does not support Windows 3.1x, DOS, OS/2 or other operating systems.
Software Setup - Windows 2000/98/95/NT
1. Insert the ORB Installation Suite CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. To install ORB Tools, click on the Install ORB Tools option in the window that
just opened.
• If no window opens up when your CD-ROM is ready, double-click on My
Computer on the Windows desktop.
• Double-click on the drive icon for the CD-ROM.
• In the window that just opened, double-click on the file named Setup
(setup.exe) to initiate the installation procedure.
3. You will be prompted for information as the installation proceeds. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
4. The ORB Tools installation is complete after Windows has restarted.
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ORB Tools and Backup Utility
Once the ORB Tools is properly installed you can
right-click on the ORB Drive’s icon in My Computer
or Explorer to use the ORB Tools. You can also access
the ORB Tools from Start/Programs/Castlewood ORB
Drive/ORB Tools.
Figure 13
Once launched you will see this
ORB Tools screen.
You can select from the toolbar across
the top of the window to choose the
tools that you want to access.
Figure 14
The following icons represent functions of the ORB Tools and Backup Utilities
Note: Some of the icons can not be found on the ORB Tools main screen as seen in
Figure 14. You can find those applications by right-clicking on the ORB Drive’s icon
in My Computer or Explorer.
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Restore from Backup:
Restores backed up files from ORB Disks.
Copy Volume Backup:
Performs file by file backup of system volumes.
Image Disk Backup:
Full disk image backup.
ORB Disk Duplicator:
Performs disk to disk duplication with
ORB Disks.
One Click Backup:
Simplified system backup with preset backup parameters.
Eject:
Easy access ORB Disk ejection function.
Professional Backup:
Backup for the professional that wants backup done their way,
on their schedule.
Rescue Disk:
When all else fails, ORB Tools can save the day
with a system boot disk and full restoration from
Image Disk Backup files stored on your ORB Disk.
Drive Status:
You are never in doubt about your ORB Drive configuration with
ORB Tools Status function.
Spin Down:
Set your preference for spin down time.
Tracker Catalog:
ORB Disk File Archive program Tracks all files on your ORB Disk
with ease.
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Make Non-Removable: Allows the user to set the ORB drive as a
fixed drive.
Scan Devices:
Performs a full system scan for ORB Drives
and identifies each drive’s system interface.
1.13 MAC DEVICE DRIVER AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
The ORB SCSI driver has to be installed before Mac OS is able to mount your ORB
SCSI Drive. This will also install ORB Tools for Mac on your system. Make sure you
are running Mac OS 7.6.1 to 9.0 on a Power Mac/Power PC, G3 or a G4.
Close all open applications and disable virus protection before
proceeding further.
1. Insert the ORB Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Launch the installation by doing the following:
• double-click on the CD-ROM icon
• double-click on the MAC folder
• double-click on the file called ORB Tools Installer.
3. To install your ORB SCSI device driver, follow the instructions displayed.
4. The installer will ask you to restart the system to correctly install the
ORB SCSI device driver. Then your ORB SCSI Drive should appear as
an ORB Drive icon on the desktop.
5. If the ORB disk is PC formatted, you have the option to re-format it to Mac
format through the Mac OS or ORB Tools for Macintosh.
PROBLEM! If you can not see or access your ORB SCSI Drive,
refer to Section 3,Troubleshooting.
Congratulations! Your ORB Drive is ready to use.
1.14 ORB TOOLS FOR MAC
ORB Tools for Mac is a suite of utilities included on the ORB Installation Suite CD
supplied with your new ORB Drive that expand its functionality.
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ORB Tools
Once the ORB Tools is properly installed, you can launch from its alias or the folder
in the hard drive where it was installed.
The utilities provide the following functions:
Under Bus Hierarchy:
Status – Display not only the SCSI bus the ORB drive is connected to and its SCSI
ID, but also other applicable computer buses (ATA, SCSI, USB).
Under Volumes Tab:
Mount / Unmount Volume – mount/unmount the drive on/from the Desktop.
Eject Media – Eject the disk from the drive.
Under Media Prep Tab:
Initialize – Set up drive for use with Macintosh or DOS file systems. Create
multiple partitions and format drive.
Verify – Check the media for errors. There are three levels of verification: light (read
only), medium (read and write) and full (destructive write).
Update – Update the driver on media to the latest and greatest. This is not applica-
ble if grayed out.
Under Settings Tab:
Spin Down Timer – Set your preference for spin down time.
Write Protect Drive – Prevent modification to media in the drive.
Drive Operating Mode – Set the drive to Write Verify mode for extra level of data
protection or two A/V Modes (authoring and streaming) for A/V recording.
You can also download ORB Power Tools developed by MacMedic from our website
www.castlewood.com. This suite of tools includes the following functions: Disk
Exam, Backup, Data Recovery, Defragmentation, and Space Maker (HFS to HFS+).
1.15 CONNECTING THE ORB DRIVE TO A SCSI BUS
If you have devices other than your ORB SCSI Drive on the same SCSI bus, you
need to go through this section carefully.
1. Power OFF your computer and all the attached devices.
Warning! Always turn OFF power to protect yourself from
injury and your equipment from damage.
2. Identify SCSI IDs of all devices on the same SCSI bus your ORB
SCSI Drive will be connected to.
A SCSI ID is an integer, ranging from 0 to 15, each identifies a SCSI device on the same
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Each device on the same SCSI bus must have a unique ID, otherwise your system
will not work properly and data corruption may occur.
Refer to each device’s manual for detailed instructions on checking and setting its
SCSI ID.
3. Assign a unique SCSI ID to your ORB SCSI Drive.
Refer to Figure 6 on page 6 for jumper setting for the desired SCSI ID. Avoid setting
the ORB drive on SCSI ID 7 since that is usually reserved for either the native SCSI
interface or the SCSI host bus adapter.
4. Terminate the SCSI bus.
A SCSI bus has to be properly terminated at both ends to ensure data integrity. The
last physical internal device and the last physical external device on the SCSI bus
have to be terminated. If you do not have any external SCSI device, then your SCSI
Host Bus Adapter or your Mac’s main logic board has to be terminated.
Refer to Figure 7 on page 7 for jumper setting for enabling and disabling termina-
tion on the ORB SCSI drive.
5. To complete installing your ORB SCSI Drive, return to
Section 1.5 on page 4.
If you are installing the drive in a Macintosh computer, you should also refer to
Macintosh owner’s manual for detailed instructions in hardware installation.
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SECTION 2 USER’S GUIDE
2.1 OPERATING YOUR ORB DRIVE
Now that you have successfully installed your ORB Drive, you will soon be able to
make use of the wide range of features and applications that it offers:
Important Record Storage – If you need a place to keep spe-
cial files (confidential information or any other valuable items like product
plans and designs, personnel files, budgets, company directories, computer-
ized checkbooks, and tax records), the ORB Disk is a perfect solution.
Portable Information – With your new ORB Drive, you have the
ability to store vast amounts of information on a disk slightly larger than a
3 1/2-inch floppy. This means you can put an ORB Disk in its case and then
in your pocket to take it wherever you go.
Multimedia – The ORB’s fast speed and high capacity make it the
ideal storage device for CD-ROM, video, and digital images. You can record
an entire movie onto ORB disks and play it back at your leisure.
Audio/Video Mastering & Playback– The ORB drive soft-
ware includes mode-setting controls that allow professional A/V specialists
direct control of the drive’s read/write characteristics. Use of A/V modes will
optimize the ORB drive for the unique requirements of Audio and Video spe-
cialists.
Instant Hard Disk Upgrade – The ORB Drive offers an easy
way to add an extra 2.2 gigabytes of storage space to your system.
Organization – If you have files from many different types of sources
and you want to organize them the ORB Disks allows you to group these files
by storing different types of files on different disks.
Hard Drive BackUp – The ORB Drive presents a simple way to
back up your hard drive. Just copy important files to the ORB disk, and you
can access those files at any time.
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2.2 USING ORB DISKS
Disk Insertion Instructions
Push a disk straight into the ORB drive with
your finger using an “in and down”
motion to ensure that the
disk is seated.
Figure 15
Disk insertion
Disk Ejection Instructions
Make sure that you eject the disk before powering off your
computer system.
CAUTION: Do not try to remove disk by lifting up on the front
edge of the disk while it is in drive.
CAUTION: Do not move or transport the drive with the disk
installed. This can damage the heads and media. A disk
must not be in the drive when the drive is moved or shipped.
From Windows Desktop
1. Close all open applications and files on the ORB Disk before ejecting the disk
otherwise data could be corrupted.
2. From the Desktop, double click on My Computer.
3. Right click on ORB SCSI Drive Icon.
4. Select Eject.
5. Green LED will flash amber (Disk spin down and air purge cycle).
6. ORB Drive door will automatically open.
7. Disk will be ejected.
8. Remove ORB Disk.
9. Door will automatically close.
10. Place ORB Disk in protective ORB Disk case.
From Mac Desktop
1. Close all open applications and files on the ORB Disk before ejecting the disk
otherwise data could possibly be corrupted.
2. From the Desktop, highlight the ORB SCSI Drive Icon and hold the mouse.
3. Drag the icon and drop it in the Trash Can Icon or utilize the eject command
support by pressing the command key (Apple) and “E” or pressing the command
key (Apple) and “Y”.
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4. Green LED will flash amber (Disk spin down).
5. ORB Drive door will automatically open.
6. Disk will be ejected.
7. ORB Drive Icon should disappear from Desktop.
8. Remove ORB Disk.
9. Door will automatically close.
10. Place ORB Disk in protective ORB Disk case.
From Drive
It is recommended to eject from Windows or Mac desktop as described above dur-
ing routine operation.
1. Close all open applications and files on the ORB Disk before ejecting the disk
otherwise data could be corrupted.
2. Press the Insert/Eject button on the front of the drive.
3. Green LED will flash amber (Disk spin down).
4. ORB Drive door will automatically open.
5. Disk will be ejected.
6. Remove ORB Disk.
7. Door will close.
8. Place ORB Disk in protective ORB Disk case.
CAUTION: Do not leave an ORB Disk in the ejected position
with the drive door open.
Using the ORB Disk Case
Your ORB Disk comes in a protective disk case. This case is provided to ensure
that your ORB Disk has the maximum protection from ambient conditions and
normal physical use. Place the ORB Disk into the ORB disk case when it is not
in immediate use. This will maximize your disk life and minimize your risk of
loss or damage.
Figure 16
Disk ORB Case and Disk
Warning about “foreign media damage”
Do not attempt to insert any media other than ORB Disks into the ORB
Drive. It is not compatible with any media other than an ORB Disk.
Inserting any media other than ORB Disks will result in damage to your
drive and will void any warranty for the product.
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Emergency Ejection Method
1. Shut down your computer system (turn power off).
2. Wait 30 seconds.
3. Insert a paper clip into emergency eject hole.
CAUTION: Do not insert a paper clip into the emergency
eject hole while there is power to your computer and drive.
This may result in damage to your drive and disk.
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Emergency eject
2.3 ACCESSING YOUR ORB DRIVE
My Computer: Windows 2000/98/95/NT
1. From the Desktop double-click on My Computer.
2. Identify the ORB Removable Drive and Double Click.
3. To Access the ORB Tools and other utility functions Right Click the
ORB Drive icon.
Explorer: Windows 2000/98/95/NT
1. From the Desktop click on the Start Button.
2. Select Programs.
3. Select Explorer.
4. Select My Computer.
5. Select the ORB Drive Icon from the drive hierarchy and Double Click.
6. Click on the ORB Drive Icon and then right click to access tools.
Mac OS 7.6.1 up to 9.0
Identify the ORB Drive Icon on Desktop and Double Click.
2.4 REASSIGNING DRIVE LETTERS
Under Windows 2000/98/95/NT you may be able to change the drive
letter assigned to your ORB Drive.
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