Clas Ohlson GD35601 Instruction Manual

3.5" SATA External Enclosure
Art.no 38-3185 Model GD35601
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Description

• External hard disk enclosure with USB 2.0 connection.
• Converts a standard internal hard disk (3.5" with an SATA
connection) into portable device which can be connected/
moved between computers. Note: SATA hard disk sold
separately.
• Supports Plug-and-Play and Hot-Plug.
• Data transfer rate: Up to 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)
• Power supply via included mains adaptor.

System requirements

• PC with vacant USB port.
• Supported operating systems: Windows 7 (32/64-bit)/
Vista (32/64-bit) and XP. Mac compatible.

Contents

• External enclosure (hard disk not included)
• USB cable
• Mains adaptor with connection cable
• Instruction manual
• Foot /desk stand

Things to consider

• A new hard disk should always be partitioned and
formatted correctly before use.
• Always save important data on several storage media.
• Never remove the enclosure when the hard disk is reading
or writing data, you might damage the hard disk.
• Do not expose the enclosure to heat or direct sunlight.
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• Do not place the enclosure close to strong magnetic fields
such as TVs, loudspeakers, etc. This could erase data or
cause the hard disk to stop working.
• We take no responsibility for damaged or lost files. It is
the sole responsibility of the user to take measures to
prevent and recover any data loss. Make frequent backups
of your files using a variety of different storage media.

Mounting the hard disk

1. Loosen the two screws on the enclosure's end that secure
the sled in the housing.
2. Pull out the sled carefully.
3. Mount the hard disk (3.5" SATA) by:
a. Pressing the hard disk b. Screw the hard disk into
against the contacts. place from the underside
using the included screws.
c. Screw the two brackets d. Slide in the sled back into
securely into place using the enclosure. Refit the two
the included screws. retaining screws.
e. Tighten the screws on
both sides.

Connections

1. Connect the included USB lead between the enclosure and
a USB 2.0 port on your computer.
2. Plug the mains adaptor into a wall socket and its DC
connector into the socket on the enclosure.
Installation with Windows 7 (32/64-bit)/
Vista (32/64-bit) and XP
• The computer will locate the external enclosure
automatically; no extra drivers are needed.
• Once connected the new device will appear under
My Computer.
Note: A new hard disk should always be partitioned and
formatted correctly before use. The computer's USB port must
be type 2.0 for it to be able to take advantage of the higher
transfer rate; otherwise it will use the slower USB 1.1 standard
(12 Mbps).

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution
Enclosure not • Check if the hard disk is partitioned
detected. and formatted.
• Make sure that the USB cable is
correctly connected to the computer.
• Make sure the switch (by the DC
connection) is in the ON position.
• Check that your computer's USB port
is functional.

Specifications

Interface Compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1
Connecting cable USB, length 60 cm
Data transfer rate Up to 480 Mbps (USB2.0).
12 Mbps (USB1.1)
Compatible hard disk 3.5" SATA
Mains adaptor Input voltage: 100–240 V AC, 50 Hz
Output voltage: 12 V DC, 2.0 A
(+ centre positive)
Dimensions 186 × 115 × 31 mm