Thermaltake Vi-on ST0006Z User manual

P/N: ST0008U & ST0010U
2.5” External HDD Enclosure
User’s ManualUser’s Manual
Transform any2.5”internalharddriveintoa high-speed and mobilestoragedevice.
P/N:ST0006Z
ST0007Z

Table of Content
1.1 Overview-------------------------------------- P1
2.1 SATA Hard Drive Installation -------------- P3
2.2 Connecting VI-ON --------------------------- P4
2.3 Troubleshooting ---------------------------- P5
Part I – Introduction
Part II – Installation
User’s Manual
1.2 Component Check--------------------------- P1
1.3 Features--------------------------------------- P1
1.4 Technical Specification -------------------- P2
1.5 System Requirement ------------------------ P2

1.4TechnicalSpecification
1.1Overview
With huge amount of digital data that are available today in our every day life,
storaging them has been made very simple thanks to continuing price drop in
larger capacity hard drives. However,storaging hard drive itself has not really
improved much until now.
Designed to standout,VI-ON’s unique structural design along with eccentric
metal mesh makes it visually pleasing to be placed almost anywhere.Its miniature
size makes it extremely easy to be carried around so you’ll have the data or media
where you need it and when you need it. After all,it is an external mobile enclosure.
1.2Component Check
Before you start,make sure the following parts are included within the package.
Should there be missing part(s),please return the product to where the product
was purchased.
a.VI-ON Main Unit
b.Y-type USB Cable
c.Cleaning Clothe
1.3Features
-All-around metal mesh opening provides unobstructed airflow intake to achieve
noise-less convection cooling.
-Supports all 2.5”SATA hard drive capacity up to 500GB.
-Tool-less and user friendly installation. Installs in seconds.
-Included Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Y-Cable that eliminates the need for an additional
power adapter.
-Elegant glossy white / black finish.
-Supports SATA to Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface.
-Plug & Play. No need for driver disk installation to support Windows XP / Vista or
MAC OS 9.04+.
1.Introduction
Introduction Introduction
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P/N ST0006Z / ST0007Z
HDD Supported 2.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive
Capacity Supported Up to 500GB
Interface SATAto Hi-Speed USB2.0
Dimension
LxWxH 135mm x 88mm x 25mm / 5.31” x 3.46” x 0.98”
Compatible System Windows XP, Vista & Mac OS 9.04+
Material ABS Plastic
SATA compatibility SATA / SATA II
Transfer rate Up to 480Mbps with Hi-Speed USB 2.0
P/N ST0006Z / ST0007Z
HDD Supported 2.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive
Capacity Supported Up to 500GB
Interface SATAto Hi-Speed USB2.0
Dimension
LxWxH 135mm x 88mm x 25mm / 5.31” x 3.46” x 0.98”
Compatible System Windows XP, Vista & Mac OS 9.04+
Material ABS Plastic
SATA compatibility SATA / SATA II
Transfer rate Up to 480Mbps with Hi Speed USB 2.0
1.5SystemRequirement
VI-ON 2.5”External Enclosure does not require any driver.
Operating Systems supported includes Windows XP / Windows Vista / Mac OS
9.04+.

2.1SATAHardDriveInstallation
1.Removetop cover by lifting itupfrom rear endofenclosure.
2.Placehard driveinto theenclosure
Note:Ensurethe SATAconnector isconnected firmly.
3.Placetop cover backonto
the main unit.Pushonall
corners tosecure.
Instruction
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2.2ConnectingVI-ON
VI-ON series external enclosure fully supports Windows XP,Vista and Mac OS 9.04+.
There are no additional drivers involved. Once USB connection is established with
computer,Windows or Mac operating system will automatically install the
required drivers.
VI-ON 2.5”external enclosure utilizes an unique Y-type USB Cable. The main
purpose of the Y-type cable is to ensure the external enclosure supports hard
drives that require higher power input to operate. In additional,because all
notebook computers and desktop computers are built differently and has
different power output from the respective USB ports,it is recommended that you
connect both USB ports. However,not all hard drives will require both USB ports to
be connected to work.
IMPORTANT:
Ifharddriveinstalled isbrandnewand hasnot been formatted or partitioned,
please followManufacturer's instructions onhow toformat and partitionthe
harddrive.
Instruction Instruction
2.Installation

Troubleshooting: Note:
Instruction
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Q:After connecting the enclosure to the computer,it shows driver has been
installed but I am still unable to find the drive on my operating system.
A:If the hard drive is brand new,you will need to first format and partition the
hard drive before it can be recognized by the computer. Please refer to
your hard drive Manufacturer's instructions on how to format and partition
the hard drive.
Q:After connecting the enclosure to the computer,the light on the 2.5”
enclosure flashes continuously but the drive is not found on the operating
system.
A:Two possible solutions:
1.If the hard drive is brand new,you will need to first format and partition the
hard drive before it can be recognized by the computer. Please refer to
your hard drive Manufacturer’s instructions on how to format and partition
the hard drive.
2.Some hard drives require more power than others. Make sure both USB
connector on the Y-type cable is connected to the computer.
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