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VIPowER VPM-62289 User Manual

Ture metal usb 2.0 and firewire1394 combo external enclosure for 5.25-inch cd/dvd rom, cd/dvd-rw, dvd+rw and 3.5-inch hdd
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VPM-62289
Ture Metal USB 2.0 and
FireWire1394 Combo
External Enclosure
for 5.25-inch CD/DVD ROM, CD/DVD-RW,
DVD+RW and 3.5-inch HDD
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 VPM-62289 Ture Metal USB 2.0 and FireWire1394 Combo External Enclosure for 5.25-inch CD/DVD ROM, CD/DVD-RW, DVD+RW and 3.5-inch HDD User’s Manual We are your DataBridge http://www.vipower.com...
  • Page 2 Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All of the third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. VPM-62289 -Ture Metal USB 2.0 and FireWire1394 Combo External Enclosure for 5.25-inch CD/DVD ROM, CD/DVD-RW, DVD+RW and 3.5-inch HDD User’s Manual Rev.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2-5 Installation ... 9 Assembly with one 5.25-inch IDE device ... 9 Assembly with one 3.5-inch HDD ... 12 2-6 Connecting the VPM-62289 to a Computer ... 16 3. Driver Installation ... 19 3-1 Windows 98SE ... 19 3-2 Windows Me/2000/XP ... 21 3-3 Mac OS ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    (USB or FireWire) you are using when you connect the device to your computer. When both of USB 2.0 and FireWire 1394 are detected, the VPM-62289 will select USB 2.0 as a Main Active Device. It is USB 2.0/1.1 compatible and works with any USB-equipped PC, notebook or Mac computer.

  • Page 5: Features And Specifications

    • Supports high-speed USB 2.0 interface transfer rates up to 480 Mbps on Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, and Mac OS X. (Your system must have USB 2.0 host port(s) and USB 2.0 driver installed for the VPM-62289 to perform at USB high speed) • USB 2.0/IDE compliant • Integrated USB transceiver •...

  • Page 6: Package Checklist

    1-2 Package Checklist The VPM-62289 / True Metal USB 2.0+FireWire 1394 5.25-inch CD/DVD ROM combo External Enclosure package contains the following items: VPM-62289 enclosure Power adapter Power Cord Package Contents 1. VPM-62289 external enclosure 2. One USB 2.0 cable 3. One FireWire 1394 6-pins to 6-pins cable 4.

  • Page 7: Hardware

    2. Hardware 2-1 Components Back panel Cover Rack B a c k panel VPM-62289 USER MANUAL Top Cover Pads Bottom Cover Pads Front cover Rack Front Cover...

  • Page 8: Back Panel And Connectors

    Red and green indicators are located on the front panel of the VPM- 62289 External Enclosure. The green LED is lit when the power is ON. The red activity LED will flash when a 5.25-inch device or a 3. 5-inch HDD assembled with the VPM-62289 enclosure is being accessed. VPM-62289 Front Panel...

  • Page 9: Installation

    2-5 Installation The following sections will guide you trough the installation of one 5.25” device or one 3.5” HDD assembled with the VPM-62289 enclosure. There are two parts to the installation: 1. Assembly with one 5.25-inch IDE device. 2. Assembly with one 3.5-inch HDD.
  • Page 10 One 5.25” Device 40-pin IDE Data Connectors IDE 40-pin Data Cable on the rear panel of the bottom cover Mounting Screws 5.25-inch IDE Device 4-pin Power Connectors 4-pin Power Cable on the rear panel of the bottom cover VPM-62289 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11 Replace the three screws which were removed in Step 1 from the back of the enclosure. 5.25” Device Mounting Screws(x3) VPM-62289 USER MANUAL Top Cover Bottom Cover (Push forward) (See the inside of the assemblage)

  • Page 12: Assembly With One 3.5-Inch Hdd

    Step4. Adhere the four pads on the bottom of the drive assembly. Pads(x4) The installation is complete and the VPM-62289 external enclosure is now read to use. 5.25-inch IDE Device Assembly with one 3.5-inch HDD Step1. Remove the three retaining screws on the back of the external enclosure.
  • Page 13 4-pin connector on the back of the HDD. The connector is “D” shaped to ensure proper connection. 40-pin IDE Data Connectors IDE 40-pin Data Cable on the rear panel of the bottom cover VPM-62289 USER MANUAL Bottom cover Mounting Screws(x4) 4-pin Power Connectors 4-pin Power Cable...
  • Page 14 Replace the three screws which were removed in Step 1 from the back of the enclosure. 3.5” HDD Mounting Screws(x3) Top Cover Bottom Cover (Push forward) (See the inside of the assemblage) VPM-62289 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 15 Place the front cover into the drive assembly, and adhere the four pads on the bottom of the drive assembly. Front Cover The installation is complete and the VPM-62289 external enclo- sure is now read to use. VPM-62289 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Vpm-62289 To A Computer

    Turn your computer ON. Step 2: Connect the smaller/square USB connector end of the USB cable into the USB Port on the VPM-62289 External Enclosure. Connect one end of the FireWire Cable to one of the two FireWire ports on VPM-62289 External Enclosure.
  • Page 17 VPM-62289 External Connector Locations Power Adapter Plug into AC Power Cord Power Outlet VPM-62289 Assembly with 5.25” Device VPM-62289 Connects to USB Port on computer VPM-62289 USER MANUAL Power ON/OFF Switch +12V +5V/+12V Power Inlet +5V/+12V Power Adapter USB 2.0...
  • Page 18 Computer VPM-62289 Connects to FireWire Port on computer Step 4: Power ON your VPM-62289 External Enclosure. The LED indicators on the external enclosure should light after a slight delay. Step 5: Plug the second USB connector end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.

  • Page 19: Driver Installation

    3-1 Windows 98SE If this is the first time using your VPM-62289 USB 2.0 & 1394 Combo External Enclosure, you must first run the [SETUP.EXE] from the “USB Drivers and Utility Installation” CD after connecting it to your computer.
  • Page 20 Then the finish screen will appear, please click [FINISH] and the installation is complete. Step 4. You can now connect your VPM-62289 external enclosure to the computer. Double-click on [My Computer]. A new drive [Usbdisk] icon should have been added. This identifies the USB 2.0 External Drive you just installed.

  • Page 21: Windows Me/2000/Xp

    3-2 Windows Me/2000/XP After you connect the VPM-62289 external enclosure with your computer, the system will detect the VPM-62289 External Enclo- sure automatically. A new drive [Usbdisk] icon for the VPM-62289 External Enclosure should have been added. VPM-62289 USER MANUAL...

  • Page 22: Mac Os

    Mac OS 9.X or above Mass Storage Support. When you plug the VPM-62289 external enclosure into a USB port of your Mac computer, the mass storage volume should automati- cally appear on the desktop in a few seconds.

  • Page 23: Using The Vpm-62289 External Enclosure

    USB Port on the VPM-62289 External Enclosure. Or connect the FireWire connector end of the FireWire 6-pins to 6-pins cable into one of the two FireWire ports on VPM-62289 External Enclosure. If Only the FireWire 4-pins port is located on your computer, please first connect the FireWire 4-pins to 6-pins converter cable and the FireWire 6-pins to 6-pins cable.
  • Page 24 VPM-62289 Connects to USB Port on computer Plug into AC Power Outlet VPM-62289 Assembly with 5.25” Device Plug into USB Port on Computer VPM-62289 Connects to FireWire Port on computer Power Adapter Power Cord Plug into AC Power Outlet VPM-62289 Assembly with 5.25”...
  • Page 25 AC power outlet, and the other end to the power inlet of the VPM-62289 External Enclosure. Step 4: Power ON your VPM-62289 External Enclosure. The LED indicators on the external enclosure should light after a slight delay. Step 5: Plug the second USB connector end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.

  • Page 26: Disconnecting The Vpm-62289 From Computer

    [OK]. When the green arrow icon disappears, you may safely unplug the VPM-62289 External Enclosure from the computer. Step 3: Switch the power on the VPM-62289 External Enclosure OFF. Windows Me/2000/XP Step 1: Double-click on the Unplug or Eject hardware icon in the system tray.

  • Page 27: Mac Os

    Combo External Enclosure from a Mac computer, first close all windows and quit all running applications that are stored on the VPM-62289 External Enclosure. Next, drag the USB 2.0 External Drive’s icon into the “Trash” to dismount it from the Desktop. You can now safely disconnect the USB 2.0 External Drive from the...

  • Page 28: Partitioning The External Usb 2.0 Hard Disk

    Click on [Start], select [Control Panel] in [Settings], double-click [System] and open [Hard disk controllers]. Step 2: You should see the Hard Disk installed in the VPM-62289 external enclosure you just connected. Highlight the USB 2.0 Hard Disk and choose [Properties], select [Settings]. Set the USB 2.0 Hard Disk to [Removable] and reboot the system.
  • Page 29 Step 3: If FDISK quits without any message, go back to the Windows 98 screen, disconnect the Hard Disk installed in the VPM-62289 extenal enclosure and reboot the computer. Reconnect the HDD and go back to Step 1 to proceed.
  • Page 30 VPM-62289 external enclosure. Step 7: Go back to the [FDISK OPTIONS] screen. Now you can create or delete a partition of the Hard Disk installed in the VPM-62289 external enclosure. Step 8: After you finish FDISK, go back to the Windows screen, discon- nect and then reconnect the Hard Disk installed in the VPM-62289 external enclosure again to activate these changes.

  • Page 31: Partitioning Under Windows 2000/Xp

    To partition the USB 2.0 Hard Disk Drive installed in the VPM-62289 external enclosure under Windows 2000, connect the VPM-62289 external enclosure to the USB port on your com- puter. Next, click [Start], select [Control Panel], [Settings], open [Administrative Tools] and double-click [Computer Management].
  • Page 32 Find the USB 2.0 Hard Disk that you added and to the right of the disk, view the status of the partitions of this disk drive. You can create a new or delete an existing partition by right-clicking on this area. VPM-62289 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33 Follow the instructions of the wizard to partition and format your USB 2.0 Hard Disk Drive. After you have completed the partitioning and formatting of the USB 2.0 Hard Disk Drive installed in the VPM-62289 external enclosure, you can write data to it. VPM-62289 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34 Printed on recycled paper.

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