StarTech.com InfoSafe IDECASE25OTG User manual

InfoSafe On-the-Go Mobile Drive
Enclosure
IDECASE25OTG Instruction Manual
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External USB 2.0 2.5” Hard Drive Enclosure with One-Touch Data Transfer
Support for USB Devices

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing a Hard Drive in the Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting the Enclosure to a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing Drivers (Windows 98SE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting the Enclosure to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disconnecting the Enclosure from a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
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Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com InfoSafe external USB On-the-Go hard drive
enclosure. This product allows you to turn virtually any standard 2.5” notebook computer
hard drive into a portable storage solution. The enclosure allows you to copy files
(including images, audio, and multimedia) directly from a digital camera, MP3 player, card
reader, or other USB devices to the hard drive without a computer. For ultimate
portability, the enclosure includes a battery pack that uses standard AA batteries.
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• Supports almost any 2.5” form factor IDE hard drive
• Pocket-sized enclosure in a lightweight, durable brushed aluminum finish
• Compact battery pack keeps you running on the road
• Unique one-touch transfer button copies files from your device to the hard drive
automatically
• Unique USB cable allows you to power the drive without the battery pack or a power
adapter when transferring files to a computer
• Backwards compatible with the USB 1.1 standard (USB 2.0 device interface
required to achieve maximum data transfer speeds)
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System Requirements
• A computer with an available USB 2.0 port
• An operating system that supports removable hard drives: Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003 Server, Mac OS X or higher (other operating systems may
also support this product; consult your documentation for specific details)
• A 2.5” IDE hard drive (must be formatted using the FAT32 file system to use the On-
the-Go computerless file transfer feature)
Contents
This package should contain:
• 1 x IDECASE25OTG
• 1 x USB 2.0 cable with extra power connector and adapter
• 1 x External battery pack (4 AA batteries not included)
• 1 x Installation CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
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NOTE: Before you use the drive enclosure with a USB product, the hard drive must be
formatted using the FAT32 file system. The option to format a drive using this file system
is available in Windows 98 and later versions. Other operating systems, such as Mac OS
and Linux, may also offer the option to format the drive using this file system. If the
drive is formatted using something other than FAT32 (including NTFS), you will not
be able to directly connect the drive to a USB device and transfer files. You could
continue to connect the drive to a computer as a typical portable hard drive.
These instructions assume that this drive has already been partitioned and formatted
prior to connecting the enclosure to a USB device or a computer. If you are unsure on
how to format a drive with FAT32 on your computer, consult your documentation or an
experienced computer user for assistance.
Installing a Hard Drive in the Enclosure
Use caution when installing a hard drive in the enclosure. Excessive shock or force
could damage the drive and/or the enclosure, resulting in data loss.
CAUTION: Always ensure that you are properly grounded when handling a hard drive or
the enclosure tray, since electronic components can be damaged by static electricity. If
an anti-static mat or similar product is not available, ground yourself by touching a
computer case or other metal surface for several seconds before handling any
components.
1. Using a pen or small screwdriver, press in the tabs holding the tray in the
enclosure, marked with an “x” in the picture above.
2. Gently slide the tray out of the enclosure in the direction noted above.
3. Carefully remove the white protective strip from the end of the tray. This will expose
an adhesive surface that will hold the hard drive in place. Keep the protective strip in
a safe location to re-cover the adhesive when the enclosure is not in use, if desired.
4. Line up the connectors on the hard drive with the connector on the tray. Gently slide
the hard drive into place until there is a snug fit between the tray and the hard drive.
Do not use excessive force to avoid damaging the drive and the the enclosure.
5. Gently turn the tray over. Carefully apply slight pressure to the adhesive strip to
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Slide tray out this direction
Adhesive strip

ensure that the bottom of the tray is affixed to the hard drive. This will help prevent
the hard drive from moving during transport and will make the tray easier to re-insert
into the enclosure.
6. Gently insert the tray into the enclosure, ensuring that the top of the tray matches the
top of the enclosure and that the rear panel of the tray is flush with the outer edge of
the enclosure. The tabs on the tray will snap back into the enclosure to keep the tray
in place.
Connecting the Enclosure to a USB Device
You can connect the enclosure directly to virtually any USB storage device and use the
one-button transfer feature to copy files from the device to the hard drive in the
enclosure.
1. Connect the provided USB adapter to
the back of the enclosure. Connect the
data cable provided with the device to
the connector on the adapter, and the
opposite end to your device (camera,
card reader, MP3
player, memory stick, etc.).
2. Connect the battery pack to the
enclosure and power it on (see the
sidebar for more information).
3. Press the Backup button on the back
of the enclosure. The enclosure will
copy the data from the USB device to
the disk automatically.
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Using the Battery Pack
When not connected to a computer, you can use the
included battery pack to power the enclosure. To install
batteries in the battery pack, press the button on the side of
the housing to open the battery compartment. The battery
pack uses 4 standard AA size batteries.
Install each of the four batteries according to the orientation
printed on the bottom of the compartment. For the best
performance, we strongly recommend using batteries
designed for “high draw” or “electronic devices” that will
extend battery performance life.
To power the enclosure with the battery pack, turn the
switch to the ON position. Be sure to turn the battery pack
off after use to avoid draining the batteries.
Sample connection to a USB
device using the provided adapter

Installing Drivers (Windows 98SE)
Windows ME/2000/XP/2003 Server and supported versions of Mac OS all support
removable hard drives without additional software. Ensure you have the most current
updates installed. Computers running Windows 98SE need to install support for USB
removable mass storage devices before using the enclosure:
1. Insert the installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM or other compatible optical
drive.
2. Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Double click the icon for the
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
3. Double click folders and files in the following order: USB Storage Ser. > OTG >
WIN98 driver >Setup.exe.
4. The setup program will start. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the
installation.
Connecting the Enclosure to a Computer
This product has been tested with Windows 98/98SE, ME, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, and
Mac OS 9.0.x, 9.2.x, and X. Other operating systems may also support this device;
consult your documentation or a computer service professional for details on whether this
product will work with your operating system and configuration.
When used with the Windows operating systems noted above, the drive enclosure is
“hot-swappable” which means the drive can be connected and disconnected while the
computer is running and will be immediately accessible to the user like any other hard
drive.
1. Place the enclosure near the computer you wish to use.
2. Using the provided USB 2.0 “Y” data cable, it to the USB connector
on the rear panel of the enclosure. Connect the opposite ends of the cable to two
available USB ports on the back of the computer or a powered USB hub. The Access
LED indicator on the rear panel of the enclosure should light red to indicate power.
(Both connectors must be connected to the USB source to provide sufficient power for
reliable operation.)
3. Alternatively, you may also use an external power adapter (not provided) with the
device. For most configurations, you will not need more power than what can be
provided using the included USB “Y” cable. If you wish to use an external power
adapter with the drive enclosure, a universal adapter rated for 5V DC output at 1.6A
and a tip with a positive center will work with the enclosure. Most electronics stores
should be able to provide a generic adapter that meets these requirements. Be sure
to follow any precautions and usage instructions provided with the power adapter to
avoid any damage to the drive enclosure.
4. The drive should be ready to use and will be visible under My Computer (Windows)
or on the desktop (Mac OS).
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Disconnecting the Enclosure from a Computer
1. Ensure that any programs that have accessed the drive are closed.
2. Ensure that the Access LED on the back of the enclosure is not flashing, which
indicates the drive is being accessed.
3. You may wish to use your operating system’s “safe removal”
feature to be absolutely sure that no data is being written to or
read from the hard drive in the enclosure when you disconnect it from the computer.
In Windows, you can click the Safe Remove icon (see above) and choose the
enclosure from the menu. In Mac OS, you can drag the icon for the drive to the trash
to “eject” it and stop it safely.
4. You can now safely remove the USB 2.0 data cable from the enclosure.
Specifications
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Hard Drive Compatibility EIDE: ATA/33/66/100/133/166 drives supported
(ATA/100/133/166 drives interface at ATA/66 speeds)
External Interface/Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB 1.1/1.0)
Maximum data transfer rate: 480 Mbits/sec.
(A USB 2.0 interface is required for maximum data transfer
rates. Actual data transfer speeds will vary by configuration.)
Interface Connections Internal:
1 x 44-pin 2.5” IDE hard drive interface
External:
1 x USB type mini-B female
1 x Power adapter connector
1 x One-Touch data transfer button
Dimensions (L x W x H) 5.35 x 2.95 x 0.51 in. (13.6 x 7.5 x 1.3 cm)
Optional Power Adapter Requirements Output: 5V DC, 1.6A, positive center
Regulatory Certifications FCC Class B, CE

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Revised: 15 December 2005 (Rev. A)
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