VIPowER USBDock VP-8058 Installation Manual

Usb docking kit for use with mobile rack removable docking modules with 3.5"/2.5" hdd or optional ziptm/superdisktm ls-120/mo/tr-4 tape, digital film memory reader or cd-rom drives

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MODEL VP-8058
MODEL VP-8058L
USB Docking Kit for use with Mobile Rack
Removable Docking Modules with 3.5"/2.5" HDD
TM
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or Optional zip
/SuperDisk
LS-120/MO/TR-4 Tape,
Digital Film Memory Reader or CD-ROM drives
Installation Manual
We are your DataBridge
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  • Page 1 MODEL VP-8058 MODEL VP-8058L USB Docking Kit for use with Mobile Rack Removable Docking Modules with 3.5"/2.5" HDD or Optional zip /SuperDisk LS-120/MO/TR-4 Tape, Digital Film Memory Reader or CD-ROM drives Installation Manual We are your DataBridge http://www.vipower.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3-1 Disconnecting the USBdock ... 6 4-1 Accessories ... 6 ViPowER Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. ViPowER Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1-1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the USBdock docking kit. The USBdock is an external USB interface adapter which is designed to enable hot-swap, plug-and-play operation of Enhanced IDE or ATA/ATAPI devices through the USB interface on any USB-equipped computer. The USBdock’s 50-pin Centronics connector is designed for use with external devices using the same connector type (such as CD-ROM) and the Mobile Rack drive case, which provides the perfect solution for data backup and transporting of data between computers using hard disk drives, zip drives,...
  • Page 4: 1-1.2 Ata/Atapi Device Compatibility

    1-1.2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility • ATAPI removable drives: Iomega Zip 100MB/250MB and Clik!, LS-120 Super Floppy, Sony HiFD 200MB, MO drives, tape drives • Enhanced IDE and ATA hard drives: both 2.5” and 3.5” form factors, any capacity • ATAPI CD-ROM drives: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD drives, compatible with all major CD-RW software •...
  • Page 5: Installation

    Power Adapter Power Cord USB Cable USBdock USBdock Docking Kit Components 2-1 Installation The following sections will guide you through the setup of the USBdock for operation. ® • For Windows 98: Please refer to the software installation manual to install ®...
  • Page 6: 2-1.3 Setting Up The Usbdock For Operation

    2-1.3 Setting Up the USBdock for Operation LED Indicators Power External Power Connector Power Select Switch +5V +12V External Power Connector USBdock Power Select Switch & Connector Locations Perform the following steps (in the order given) to set up the USBdock with your peripheral device for operation: 1.
  • Page 7 3. Using the +5V/+12V AC/DC Power Adapter: a. With the Power Select switch in the OFF (MIDDLE) position, plug in the 6-pin connector-end of the power adapter into its corresponding +5V/+12V power-in connector on the USBdock. b. Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an AC power source outlet.
  • Page 8: Disconnecting The Usbdock

    3-1 Disconnecting the USBdock Perform the following steps to disconnect the USBdock from your computer. 1. Turn off the power by sliding the Power Select Switch to the MIDDLE OFF position. (Note that the drive icon will disappear from the computer screen.) 2.

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