Rocket Fish RF-AHD25 User manual

2.5" SATA Hard Drive Enclosure
Kit
Boîtier pour disque dur SATA de
2,5 po (6,35 cm)
Caja para disco duro SATA de
2.5"
RF-AHD25
User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Guía del Usuario
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Rocketfish RF-AHD25
2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure
Kit
Contents
Introduction ................................................................. 2
Safety information ..................................................... 3
Features ......................................................................... 3
Using the hard drive enclosure............................. 6
Troubleshooting.......................................................26
Specifications.............................................................27
Legal notices..............................................................28
Français........................................... 30
Español ........................................... 64
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocketfish
RF-AHD25 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure Kit. You can install a
high-speed SATA hard drive into this enclosure and connect
it to a computer using either a USB 2.0 or eSATA port. This kit
offers a backup function, allowing you to backup, restore,
and synchronize your data.
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Safety information
• Always read these safety instructions and this User Guide
carefully. Keep this User Guide for future reference.
• Take precautions to avoid static electricity discharge or
short circuits when connecting this enclosure to your
computer.
• Do not use this enclosure close to water, rain, or high
humidity.
• Do not use or store this enclosure in damp locations.
Liquid entering this enclosure may cause damage or lead
to fire or electric shock.
• Do not leave any metal objects inside the enclosure
when installing the hard drive.
• Do not place anything heavy on top of this enclosure.
• Do not drop or subject this enclosure to shock.
• Do not place this enclosure close to a source of strong
magnetic fields (such as a computer monitor, television,
radio, or speaker). Strong magnetic fields can affect the
reliability of data transfer to and from the enclosure’s
hard drive.
Features
• Supports up to 500 GB 2.5" SATA interface hard drive.
• Connects to a computer using either an eSATA or USB 2.0
host port.
• Supports Serial ATA II transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s.
• One-button backup to easily backup, restore, and
synchronize data between your Windows PC and the
enclosure in USB mode.
•Hasonepower on with backup active indicator.
• Rapid heat dissipation.
• Supports Plug-and-Play and is hot swappable.
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Package contents
•2.5"SATAharddriveenclosure
• Five-pin mini USB cable
•eSATAcable
•TwoUtilityCDs
• User Guide
• 5 Volt/1 amp AC adapter
• An extra swappable cover plate
•Carryingbag
• Accessories:
• Screwdriver
•4screws
System requirements
• PC or Macintosh with an available USB 2.0 port or eSATA
port
• Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista
operating system or Mac OS X version 10.3.x or higher
operating system
•2.5"SATAharddrive
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Identifying components
Front
Back
Backup button
Mini USB
port
eSATA port
DC power
jack
Switch lock
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Status indicators
Using the hard drive enclosure
Installing your hard drive in the enclosure
Read these safety precautions before you install your hard
drive in the enclosure:
• Use only the accessories provided in the accessory
package.
• Always unplug the AC adapter before installing the hard
drive.
• Do not use a power supply with a different voltage
rating.
• Make sure that you first touch an unpainted, grounded
metal object to discharge any static electricity stored on
your clothing or body before touching any electronic
components.
• Handle the printed circuit board (PCB) edges only. Avoid
touching the onboard electronic components.
Operation mode LED Description
Starting mode Solid The hard drive is turned on.
Active mode Flashing Data is being transmitted between your computer
and the hard drive.
Disconnect mode Off The hard drive is turned off.
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To install your 2.5" SATA hard drive in the enclosure:
1Move the switch lock from the locked to the unlocked
position, then open the case.
2Remove the four screws from the printed circuit board
and remove the circuit board from the enclosure.
3Connect the drive to the SATA connector.
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4Secure the drive to the printed circuit board with four
screws.
5Return the printed circuit board to the enclosure, then
secure it with the four screws you previously removed.
6Replace the top of the enclosure, then slide the switch
lock from the unlocked to the locked position.
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