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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 enclosure also has a built-in USB 2.0 hub and memory card reader. 2 Rocketfish RF-AHD35 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure Kit Contents Introduction 2 Safety information 3 Features 3 Using the hard drive enclosure 7 Appendix 25 Troubleshooting 28 Specifications 30 Legal notices 31 One-year limited warranty 33 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocketfish RF-AHD35 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 enclosure also has a built-in USB 2.0 hub and memory card reader. 2 Rocketfish RF-AHD35 3.5" Hard Drive Enclosure Kit Contents Introduction 2 Safety information 3 Features 3 Using the hard drive enclosure 7 Appendix 25 Troubleshooting 28 Specifications 30 Legal notices 31 One-year limited warranty 33 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocketfish RF-AHD35 SATA Hard Drive Enclosure Kit.
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...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 User Guide carefully. Features... to a source of strong magnetic fields (such as a computer monitor, television, radio, or speaker). RF-AHD35 3 Safety information • Always read these safety instructions and this enclosure close to water, rain, or high humidity. • Do not use or store this User Guide for your computer. •...
...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 User Guide carefully. Features... to a source of strong magnetic fields (such as a computer monitor, television, radio, or speaker). RF-AHD35 3 Safety information • Always read these safety instructions and this enclosure close to water, rain, or high humidity. • Do not use or store this User Guide for your computer. •...
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Package contents • 3.5" SATA hard drive enclosure • A-B type USB cable • eSATA cable • Two utility CDs • Quick Setup Guide • Desktop dual-voltage power adapter with power cord • ...
Package contents • 3.5" SATA hard drive enclosure • A-B type USB cable • eSATA cable • Two utility CDs • Quick Setup Guide • Desktop dual-voltage power adapter with power cord • ...
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... these safety precautions before you install your hard drive in the enclosure: • Use only the accessories provided in the enclosure: 1 Remove the four screws from the back of enclosure, then open the front cover plate. RF-AHD35 7 To install your clothing or body before touching any static electricity stored on your 3.5" SATA hard drive...
... these safety precautions before you install your hard drive in the enclosure: • Use only the accessories provided in the enclosure: 1 Remove the four screws from the back of enclosure, then open the front cover plate. RF-AHD35 7 To install your clothing or body before touching any static electricity stored on your 3.5" SATA hard drive...
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2 Secure one metal brace to each side of the drive using two screws. 3 Place four rubber pads onto each of the two metal braces on the hard drive as shown. 4 Slide the drive into the enclosure, firmly connect the SATA connector, then secure the drive to the enclosure by tightening the four screws through the rubber pads. 8
2 Secure one metal brace to each side of the drive using two screws. 3 Place four rubber pads onto each of the two metal braces on the hard drive as shown. 4 Slide the drive into the enclosure, firmly connect the SATA connector, then secure the drive to the enclosure by tightening the four screws through the rubber pads. 8
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RF-AHD35 9 5 Put the front cover plate back on the enclosure, then secure it with the four screws you previously removed. 6 Place four rubber feet on the back of the case, then put four rubber feet on the stand.
RF-AHD35 9 5 Put the front cover plate back on the enclosure, then secure it with the four screws you previously removed. 6 Place four rubber feet on the back of the case, then put four rubber feet on the stand.
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... plug the other end to an AC power outlet. 2 Plug one end of a USB 2.0 cable or eSATA cable to the enclosure, then plug the other end of this manual on the enclosure. If your system does not support SATA, please install an eSATA host card. • Confirm that your system is working... properly. To connect the enclosure to your computer manufacturer for assistance in Windows Explorer or on your system supports SATA. The high-speed eSATA port has priority over the USB ...
... plug the other end to an AC power outlet. 2 Plug one end of a USB 2.0 cable or eSATA cable to the enclosure, then plug the other end of this manual on the enclosure. If your system does not support SATA, please install an eSATA host card. • Confirm that your system is working... properly. To connect the enclosure to your computer manufacturer for assistance in Windows Explorer or on your system supports SATA. The high-speed eSATA port has priority over the USB ...
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...computer. Notes: Windows XP/2000/Vista/7 No drivers are necessary when using Windows XP/2000/Vista/7. RF-AHD35 11 If the hard drive does not appear on your RF-AHD35: 1. Turn on your RF-AHD35, then connect it to partition your hard drive. Using your hard drive. If the hard drive does... • Microphone • Card reader • Pen drive • DVD or CD drive • Digital camera • Low-capacity 2.5" external hard drive enclosure. Mac OS X 10.3.x or later No drivers are necessary when using Mac OS X 10.3.x or higher. You can plug any of the following low-powered...
...computer. Notes: Windows XP/2000/Vista/7 No drivers are necessary when using Windows XP/2000/Vista/7. RF-AHD35 11 If the hard drive does not appear on your RF-AHD35: 1. Turn on your RF-AHD35, then connect it to partition your hard drive. Using your hard drive. If the hard drive does... • Microphone • Card reader • Pen drive • DVD or CD drive • Digital camera • Low-capacity 2.5" external hard drive enclosure. Mac OS X 10.3.x or later No drivers are necessary when using Mac OS X 10.3.x or higher. You can plug any of the following low-powered...
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..., then click Eject. 12 When installing a USB device, always follow the USB peripheral's installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. Using your memory card reader The enclosure provides two memory card slots.
..., then click Eject. 12 When installing a USB device, always follow the USB peripheral's installation instructions provided by the manufacturer. Using your memory card reader The enclosure provides two memory card slots.
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... your computer To disconnect the enclosure from your Windows computer without shutting it is flashing or blinking. RF-AHD35 13 Formatting a memory card To format a memory card: 1 Click Start, and then click My Computer. 2 Under Removable Storage, right-click the memory card icon representing ... to see the name of your computer. Caution: Do not remove memory cards while the card reader LED is safe to finish. To disconnect the enclosure from your memory card appear under its memory card icon. 4 Click Start. 5 Click OK in the Format Complete window. 6 Click Close to do so, unplug...
... your computer To disconnect the enclosure from your Windows computer without shutting it is flashing or blinking. RF-AHD35 13 Formatting a memory card To format a memory card: 1 Click Start, and then click My Computer. 2 Under Removable Storage, right-click the memory card icon representing ... to see the name of your computer. Caution: Do not remove memory cards while the card reader LED is safe to finish. To disconnect the enclosure from your memory card appear under its memory card icon. 4 Click Start. 5 Click OK in the Format Complete window. 6 Click Close to do so, unplug...
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RF-AHD35 21 Or, click Start, BackOnTrack, then click BackOnTrack Home. The first time you run the software, the Product Registration screen opens. Using your enclosure Starting Roxio BackOnTrack To start Roxio BackOnTrack: 1 Press the backup button (the button with the Rocketfish logo on it) on the front of the enclosure.
RF-AHD35 21 Or, click Start, BackOnTrack, then click BackOnTrack Home. The first time you run the software, the Product Registration screen opens. Using your enclosure Starting Roxio BackOnTrack To start Roxio BackOnTrack: 1 Press the backup button (the button with the Rocketfish logo on it) on the front of the enclosure.
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... drive will appear in Windows Explorer or on how to your Mac and run the Disk Utility tool again. Once formatted, connect the [name of enclosure] to create a useable partition on your system, format the drive with eSATA, confirm that the eSATA port on page 25.
... drive will appear in Windows Explorer or on how to your Mac and run the Disk Utility tool again. Once formatted, connect the [name of enclosure] to create a useable partition on your system, format the drive with eSATA, confirm that the eSATA port on page 25.
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... or paper clip. If a different memory card works, replace the original memory card. • Shine a flashlight into the empty card slots. RF-AHD35 29 My computer does not detect the enclosure • Check the power adapter and make sure that all of the cables and plugs are securely fastened. • Make sure that... the adapter is bent. There is a USB icon in the system tray, but I can't find the hard disk in the same slot. Refer to your enclosure and computer. • Make sure that the SATA cable or the USB cable is connected firmly to "Creating A New Partition" on the back of the...
... or paper clip. If a different memory card works, replace the original memory card. • Shine a flashlight into the empty card slots. RF-AHD35 29 My computer does not detect the enclosure • Check the power adapter and make sure that all of the cables and plugs are securely fastened. • Make sure that... the adapter is bent. There is a USB icon in the system tray, but I can't find the hard disk in the same slot. Refer to your enclosure and computer. • Make sure that the SATA cable or the USB cable is connected firmly to "Creating A New Partition" on the back of the...