Soyntec HDD Dock User manual

User Manual
Enjoy the advanced features of this
technological product that we have
developed with maximum guarantees
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SATA - USB 3.0
HDD Dock
Conectivity USB 3.0

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1. INTRODUCTION
Soyntec® thanks you for purchasing your new Soyntec® HDD
Dock SATA - USB 3.0. We wish you enjoy using it.
With the last generation of interface USB: USB 3.0, this
docking station for the connection between HDD and computer
accelerates the data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps! 10 times faster
than USB 2.0. Ideal for transferring large files and making backup
copies. Moreover, with the OTB system, you can make backup
copies by only pressing a button.
We suggest you read this user manual to enjoy this product with
the best performance and in a safe way.
2. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
≥ Do not expose your Soyntec® HDD Dock SATA - USB
3.0 to shakes, dust, direct sun light, moisture or extreme
temperatures.
≥ Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners.
≥ Keep the device clean and without dust with a soft and
dry cloth.
≥ Use the power cable of your Soyntec® HDD Dock SATA
- USB 3.0 in order to connect the device at the grid
circuit.
≥ Do not disassemble the device. Any repair work must
be performed by qualified Energy Sistem Soyntec’s
personnel.
≥ Keep distance to water or moisture that may be harmful
to the product.

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3. FEATURES
≥ Docking station for connection between HDD and
computer with interface USB3.0 SuperSpeed, without
using additional HDD enclosure.
≥ Data transfer rate up to 5 Gbps! 10 times faster than
USB 2.0.
≥ Ideal for transferring large files and making backup
copies.
≥ Allows using any 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard disk drive.
≥ OTB system: One-Touch-Backup, makes backup copies
by pressing one button.
≥ Supports SATA hard disk drive with capacity up to 3 TB.
≥ High reliability, shock and vibration resistance.
≥ ON/OFF switch.
≥ Compatible with SATA I / SATA II interface.
≥ Compatible with USB 3.0 / 2.0 / 1.1 / 1.0.
≥ Plug & Play.
≥ Hot swapping: disconnect hard disk drive without having
to stop or alter normal computer operation.
≥ LED status indicator.
≥ Includes USB 3.0 cable.

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≥ Includes power adaptor AC/DC 12V.
≥ Compatible with Windows 98* / ME / 2000 / XP / Vista /
Windows 7 / Mac OS X / Linux.
* For the users of Windows 98, it’s necessary to download and install
the driver, available from CD enclosed in the pack or from www.
soyntec.com, before connecting the HDD Dock SATA-USB3.0 with
computer.
4. PRODUCT CONTENT
≥ HDD Dock SATA-USB 3.0.
≥ USB 3.0 Cable.
≥ Power adaptor AC/DC 12V.
≥ User Manual.
≥ Software CD.

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5. INSTALLATION FOR HDD
Installation requirements:
≥ Operation System: Windows 2000, XP, VISTA, ME,
Windows 7, Windows 98, Mac OS 9.1 or later version,
Linux 2.4.X.
≥ Computer processor: AMD, Intel Pentium 133MHz or
later version.
1. Introduce the hard disk drive (2.5” or 3.5”) into the slot of
HDD Dock, connecting the connector SATA of hard disk
drive with that of the HDD Dock, push the hard drive firmly
until fitting it well into the HDD Dock.
2. For the 3.5” hard disk drive, connect the DC plug of
power cable (included in the pack) with the DC port (2)
of HDD Dock, and connect the other end of power cable
with an electrical outlet. For the 2.5” hard disk drive, the
connection of power cable is optional.
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3. Connect the USB B type end of the USB 3.0 cable
(included in the pack) with the USB 3.0 port (3) of HDD
Dock and connect the other end of USB 3.0 cable with an
available USB port of your computer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to enjoy the speed of
USB3.0, the USB cable and the interface USB of
computer should be USB3.0 (intergraded interface or
external interface by Host controller PCI-Express or Host
controller ExpressCard). Otherwise, the data transfer
speed would be limited by the speed of interface USB of
the computer.
4. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the HDD Dock,
The LED status indicator (6) will start to blink (about 10
seconds), when the computer detects the new hardware
correctly, the LED indicator (6) will remain on.
5. You can use the ON/OFF switch (4) to turn on or turn off
the hard drive without connecting or disconnecting the
power cable. Maintaining the hard drive off while it´s not in
use will increase life of hard drive.

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6. INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE PC CLONE EX:
Installation requirements:
Operation System: Windows 2000, XP, VISTA, ME, Windows 7,
Windows 98, Mac OS 9.1 or later version, Linux 2.4.X.
Computer processor: AMD, Intel Pentium 133MHz or later
version.
Soyntec® HDD Dock SATA - USB 3.0 also offers the possibility
to make back up copies by pressing only a single button, once the
software PC CLONE EX is correctly installed in your computer,
you can use the OTB button (One-Touch-Backup) (4) of HDD
Dock SATA - USB 3.0 to make back up copies more comfortably.
1. You can download and install the software PC CLONE
EX from the CD included in the pack or from the website:
www.soyntec.com
2. Once you install the software with the correct steps
indicated, it allows performing different actions, for
example, you can filter the content by selecting the files
you want to make back up copies.
7. GENERAL NOTES
The characteristics of equipment will affect the data transfer
speed of USB3.0.
You are recommended to use Windows “Safely remove
hardware” utility before removing the connection of enclosure
from your computer.

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8. SPECIAL GUARANTEE
Soyntec® guarantee that your product does not have any material,
design or manufacture defect and provides 36 month guarantee.
Guarantee procedure.
1. Visit the Support section at http://support.soyntec.com
and select your product to view the FAQ (Frequently
Asked Questions). The solution to your problem is very
likely to have been already published there. You will also
be able to download user manuals, user guides, drivers
and updates.
2. If you can not find an appropriate solution in the Support
section, you may send us your enquiry or warranty service
request using this mail: [e-mail]
3. You may also reach by phone at the warranty service
number 902 294 294. Make sure to have your purchase
receipt or invoice and the product’s serial number at hand
when you call.
4. Alternatively, you may prefer to contact the distributor from
which you purchased the product, presenting them the
receipt or invoice. Specifications are subject to change
without notice.
© 2011 by Energy Sistem Soyntec. All rights reserved.
Trademarks.
All company brand and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective companies.

9. AGREEMENT DECLARATION
Supplier Name: Energy Sistem Soyntec S. A.
Address: Pol. Ind. Finestrat C/ Calpe 1, 03509 Finestrat
Alicante - SPAIN
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
NIF: A53107488
We declare under our own exclusive responsibility the product
agreement:
Soyntec® HDD Dock SATA - USB 3.0
Manufacturing country: China
Which concern this agreement, with the norm(s) or other(s)
formative(s) document(s). EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009
In accord with the disposition of the Directive 93/68/CEE, from
the European Parlament and the Counsel from 22th July 1993,
transponed to the spaish legistation through the Real Decree
1950/1995, from 1th December 1995.

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