WiebeTech MBD User manual

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Mini SATADock™/ Mini USBDock™
USER’S MANUAL
Revised September 26, 2006
Features
•Connects any SATA drive through USB 2.0 or SATA.
•Plug & playable, working with almost any Mac or PC
without requiring drivers.
•Power switch allows drives to be powered off when not in use.
•LEDs show the status of both power and drive access.
•Anodized aluminum case for rugged durability.
•Small size for easy portability. Carry it anywhere!
Installation Instructions
1.Check the accessories with your Mini dock. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are missing or damaged.
The box should contain:
Mini dock 1
AC adapter & power cord 1
USB cable or SATA cable 1
Metal drive plate 1
Packet of screws & rubber bumpers 1
Manual and Warranty information (on CD)
2. (Optional) Attach the bottom plate to your 3.5” SATA drive. The purpose of the
bottom plate is to provide protection to your drive electronics and help dissipate heat.
Attach the bottom plate to your drive using four screws. Attach a rubber bumper to
each corner. The screws and bumpers are included with the plate. Additional plates
are available from WiebeTech (product code: BPLATE).
3. Plug the Mini dock into the SATA interface on the drive.

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4. Connect the USB or SATA cable from your computer into the port on the dock. The USB cable has two
different connectors. The “A” type connector plugs into the computer. The “B” type connector plugs into the dock.
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5. Connect the power adapter to the dock. One green LED will light to show that power is connected.
Your dock is now ready to use! Turn on the unit by moving the power switch to the right. The second green LED will
light when the unit is turned on. The mini USBDock also has a red LED that lights when the USB cable is connected.
This red LED flickers whenever the drive is accessed. On the mini SATADock, the second green LED flickers to
indicate drive access.
If your hard drive is already formatted, you can begin using it right away. New hard drives will need to be formatted
before they can be used.
Usage with Macintosh computers
Compatibility
The Mini USBDock is fully plug-and-play under Mac OS 9.2 and OS X. No drivers are needed. The USB 2.0 port is
USB 1.1 compatible.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the hard drive attached to the Mini USBDock is already formatted, an icon representing the
drive’s volume will appear (mount) on the desktop. You can begin using the volume right
away. If the drive is unformatted, a message will appear on the desktop saying that the disk
is unreadable. You can use OS X’s Disk Utility to format the drive.
Eject the volume before powering down the unit by dragging the volume’s icon to the trash
bin, or by selecting the volume then pressing Command-E.

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Usage with Windows computers
Compatibility
The Mini USBDock is fully plug-and-play with Windows XP. No drivers are needed. The USB 2.0 port is USB 1.1
compatible.
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes
If the hard drive attached to the Mini USBDock is already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away.
Otherwise, you can use Disk Management or a third-party utility to format the drive. When the Mini USBDock is
properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you access to the volume. If no window appears,
you can find the volume by double-clicking the “My Computer” icon.
Eject the volume before powering down the unit by single-clicking the green arrow icon on
the task bar, then selecting “Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to
disconnect the dock.
Technical Specifications
Interface SATA to drive, USB 2.0 or SATA to computer
Data speeds USB 2.0: Up to 480 Mbps
SATA: Up to 3.0 Gbps
LED Indicators 3 total: power attached, power on, hard drive access
Power Adapter Input: 100-240VAC
Output: 12V 3A
Operating Temperature 50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)
Operating Humidity 5% to 95%, noncondensing
Compatibility SATA 1 and SATA 2 drives
Operating System Windows XP
Macintosh OS X
Most Linux distributions that support USB or SATA
Shipping Weight 3 pounds, including AC adapter
Dimensions 2.8” x 1.15” x 1.0” (71mm x 29mm x 26mm)
Warranty 1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations.
WiebeTech offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase (1-866-744-8722).
After 90 days, email support is available at [email protected].
Mini USBDock and Mini SATADock are trademarks of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their
respective owners.
© 2006 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.
FCC Compliance Statement: “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.”
Mini USBDock
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Mini SATADock
Tested to comply
with FCC standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:
1) Ensure that the bottom plate and case of your attached drive is grounded, either to the Mini USBDock case or to an Earth ground.
2) Use a USB cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.
3) Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact [e-mail] for technical support. If you are interested in purchasing more
WiebeTech products, check our website or contact sale[email protected]. We appreciate being able to serve you!
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