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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. This enclosure also has a built-in USB 2.0 hub and memory card reader. 2 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.
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. This enclosure also has a built-in USB 2.0 hub and memory card reader. 2 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.
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...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. RF-AHD35 3 Features • Multi-function storage solution ...damp locations. Keep this enclosure in USB mode. Strong magnetic fields can affect the reliability of data transfer to and from the enclosure's hard drive. Safety information • Always read these safety instructions and this enclosure close to water, rain, or high humidity. • Do...
...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. RF-AHD35 3 Features • Multi-function storage solution ...damp locations. Keep this enclosure in USB mode. Strong magnetic fields can affect the reliability of data transfer to and from the enclosure's hard drive. Safety information • Always read these safety instructions and this enclosure close to water, rain, or high humidity. • Do...
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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 ... eSATA port • Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating system or Mac OS X version 10.3.x or higher operating system • 3.5" SATA hard drive 4 • Rapid heat dissipation. • Can stand or lie down while operating. • Supports Plug-and-Play and is hot swappable. • Has one card...
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 ... eSATA port • Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating system or Mac OS X version 10.3.x or higher operating system • 3.5" SATA hard drive 4 • Rapid heat dissipation. • Can stand or lie down while operating. • Supports Plug-and-Play and is hot swappable. • Has one card...
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A memory card is empty. 6 Data is being transmitted between your computer and the hard drive. Data is being transmitted between your computer and the card reader. The memory card reader slot is in the reader. The hard drive is turned on. Back POWER ON/OFF button eSATA port USB port DC power jack Status indicators LED indicators LED Description Backup button Card reader Solid Flashing Off Solid Flashing Off The hard drive is turned off.
A memory card is empty. 6 Data is being transmitted between your computer and the hard drive. Data is being transmitted between your computer and the card reader. The memory card reader slot is in the reader. The hard drive is turned on. Back POWER ON/OFF button eSATA port USB port DC power jack Status indicators LED indicators LED Description Backup button Card reader Solid Flashing Off Solid Flashing Off The hard drive is turned off.
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... the four screws from the back of enclosure, then open the front cover plate. RF-AHD35 7 Avoid touching the onboard electronic components. Using the hard drive enclosure Installing your hard drive in the enclosure Read these safety precautions before you install your hard drive in the enclosure: • Use only the accessories provided in the accessory package. •...
... the four screws from the back of enclosure, then open the front cover plate. RF-AHD35 7 Avoid touching the onboard electronic components. Using the hard drive enclosure Installing your hard drive in the enclosure Read these safety precautions before you install your hard drive in the enclosure: • Use only the accessories provided in the accessory package. •...
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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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The operating system automatically detects and sets up the new drive. The USB hub and memory card reader only operate through the USB connection. Important: For new hard drives, you need to initialize and partition your hard drive before it will appear in getting the eSATA port to work... properly. • To enable auto mount for SATA, your hard drive manufacturer's documentation or read " Creating A New Partition...
The operating system automatically detects and sets up the new drive. The USB hub and memory card reader only operate through the USB connection. Important: For new hard drives, you need to initialize and partition your hard drive before it will appear in getting the eSATA port to work... properly. • To enable auto mount for SATA, your hard drive manufacturer's documentation or read " Creating A New Partition...
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... set up your computer. If the hard drive does not appear in My Computer, be sure to your hard drive. Mac OS X 10.3.x or later No drivers are necessary when using Mac OS X 10.3.x or higher. If the hard drive does not appear on your RF-AHD35, then connect it to partition your... USB ports The enclosure provides two USB ports. Using your hard drive. Notes: Windows XP/2000/Vista/7 No drivers are necessary when using Windows XP...
... set up your computer. If the hard drive does not appear in My Computer, be sure to your hard drive. Mac OS X 10.3.x or later No drivers are necessary when using Mac OS X 10.3.x or higher. If the hard drive does not appear on your RF-AHD35, then connect it to partition your... USB ports The enclosure provides two USB ports. Using your hard drive. Notes: Windows XP/2000/Vista/7 No drivers are necessary when using Windows XP...
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...type inserted, then click Format. 3 Type a label name into the label field, if you that it down : Note: If a drive window is open or the hard drive enclosure is active, close any associated windows before attempting to remove the enclosure. 1 Left-click the Hot plug icon (located in the ...the drive you want to unplug, then click STOP. 3 When Windows notifies you want to see the name of your memory card appear under its memory card icon. 4 Click Start. 5 Click OK in the notification area of taskbar where your Macintosh computer without shutting it is flashing or blinking. RF-AHD35 13...
...type inserted, then click Format. 3 Type a label name into the label field, if you that it down : Note: If a drive window is open or the hard drive enclosure is active, close any associated windows before attempting to remove the enclosure. 1 Left-click the Hot plug icon (located in the ...the drive you want to unplug, then click STOP. 3 When Windows notifies you want to see the name of your memory card appear under its memory card icon. 4 Click Start. 5 Click OK in the notification area of taskbar where your Macintosh computer without shutting it is flashing or blinking. RF-AHD35 13...
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If not, visit the manufacturer's website to see if a download is not available, try the following instead: RF-AHD35 25 Most hard drives should come with a CD that includes its installation program. If the manufacturers program is available. Uninstalling the multimedia card reader software To uninstall the multimedia ... software completely from your computer. 3 After the program is by using the manufacturers program. Appendix Creating A New Partition Note: The best way to partition a new hard drive is completely uninstalled, restart your computer.
If not, visit the manufacturer's website to see if a download is not available, try the following instead: RF-AHD35 25 Most hard drives should come with a CD that includes its installation program. If the manufacturers program is available. Uninstalling the multimedia card reader software To uninstall the multimedia ... software completely from your computer. 3 After the program is by using the manufacturers program. Appendix Creating A New Partition Note: The best way to partition a new hard drive is completely uninstalled, restart your computer.
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... with your computer. 1 Start up your hard drive in Windows Explorer. Creating a new partition in Mac OS X 10.3 or higher: To initialize a Hard Drive: If you are using Drive Setup from the Mac OS CD. 26 Initialize your internal hard drive using a new hard drive, you may need to initialize it reads ...Caution: Doing the following will erase any existing data on the LEFT pane, select Disk Management. 3 Windows should now be required for some hard drives.) 4 Go through the wizard. 5 Once complete, locate your computer from the Mac OS CD that Windows XP/2000 limits FAT32 partitions ...
... with your computer. 1 Start up your hard drive in Windows Explorer. Creating a new partition in Mac OS X 10.3 or higher: To initialize a Hard Drive: If you are using Drive Setup from the Mac OS CD. 26 Initialize your internal hard drive using a new hard drive, you may need to initialize it reads ...Caution: Doing the following will erase any existing data on the LEFT pane, select Disk Management. 3 Windows should now be required for some hard drives.) 4 Go through the wizard. 5 Once complete, locate your computer from the Mac OS CD that Windows XP/2000 limits FAT32 partitions ...
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... hard drive you want to initialize. 5 Click Initialize. If initialization fails, do the following: 1 Choose Initialization Options from the Functions menu. 2 Click the checkbox next to the initialization process. Choosing this option adds significant time to "Low level format", then click OK. To format your desktop. RF-AHD35 27... 2 Locate the Utilities folder on the Mac OS CD and double-click it to open the folder. 3 Double-click the Drive Setup icon to open the program. 4 In the list of drives, select the drive you are trying to install. 3...
... hard drive you want to initialize. 5 Click Initialize. If initialization fails, do the following: 1 Choose Initialization Options from the Functions menu. 2 Click the checkbox next to the initialization process. Choosing this option adds significant time to "Low level format", then click OK. To format your desktop. RF-AHD35 27... 2 Locate the Utilities folder on the Mac OS CD and double-click it to open the folder. 3 Double-click the Drive Setup icon to open the program. 4 In the list of drives, select the drive you are trying to install. 3...
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... for assistance in getting the eSATA port to work properly. • For new hard drives, you need to format the drive into a Mac partition and mount the drive Troubleshooting I do not see the additional drive in Windows Explorer or on your Mac desktop. You should now be able to create a useable ...partition on your Mac and run the Disk Utility tool again. Note: If the hard drive will appear in my system • If connecting with a FAT32 or NTFS partition first through a PC system. Once formatted, connect the [name of...
... for assistance in getting the eSATA port to work properly. • For new hard drives, you need to format the drive into a Mac partition and mount the drive Troubleshooting I do not see the additional drive in Windows Explorer or on your Mac desktop. You should now be able to create a useable ...partition on your Mac and run the Disk Utility tool again. Note: If the hard drive will appear in my system • If connecting with a FAT32 or NTFS partition first through a PC system. Once formatted, connect the [name of...
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... in the same slot. Straighten bent pins with the end of the front USB ports. • Check for motherboard compatibility issues. • Check for hard drive compatibility issues. RF-AHD35 29 There is bent. If a different memory card works, replace the original memory card. • Shine a flashlight into the empty card slots. My memory...
... in the same slot. Straighten bent pins with the end of the front USB ports. • Check for motherboard compatibility issues. • Check for hard drive compatibility issues. RF-AHD35 29 There is bent. If a different memory card works, replace the original memory card. • Shine a flashlight into the empty card slots. My memory...