Summary of Contents for E-Tech HDCS04
- Page 1 External S-ATA/ IDE Hard Disc Enclosure (HDCS04) Manual Version: 21st April, 2006 Copyright 2006 E-Tech...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.1 Building in a hard disc..........................6 3.2 Installing the drivers ..........................7 3.3 Preparing your hard disc for usage ......................7 4.0 Using the HDCS04 ..........................10 4.1 Accessing your hard disc ........................10 4.2 Connecting and disconnecting a USB device..................10 4.3 Installing the backup software .......................11 4.4 Using the backup software........................11... -
Page 3: Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of the HDCS04! Besides functioning as an external storage device you can also use the HDCS04 to increase the number of USB ports by using the built-in USB 2.0 Hub. By using the software provided on CD-Rom you can also turn your HDCS04 into an easy backup facility enabling you to make backups with a single button. -
Page 4: Hardware Overview
2.0 Hardware overview In this chapter we will explain how you can use the different functions of the HDCS04. 2.1 Front connectors Power: This button is used switch the device on and off. Backup: Use this button to make instant backups. (Provided you have installed the software from the CD-Rom.) -
Page 5: Rear Connectors
2.2 Rear connectors SATA: You can use this to connect the HDCS04 to your computer by using the supplied S-ATA cable. USB: You can use this to connect the HDCS04 to your computer by using the supplied USB cable. Power: This is for connecting your HDCS04 to the included mains adapter. -
Page 6: Hardware Installation
4. Attach the hard disc to the board, using the 4 screws as shown in the example below. 5. Slowly slide back the housing to its original position. 6. Tighten the two screws on the front sides of the housing. E-Tech HDCS04 English Manual... -
Page 7: Installing The Drivers
4. Enable the checkbox next to the option “CD-Rom” and click “Next”. Windows will now find and install the needed drivers. After installation it might be necessary to reboot your computer before you can use your HDCS04. (Refer to chapter 5 if you are experiencing difficulties) 3.3 Preparing your hard disc for usage... - Page 8 Alternatively you can also use the utility provided with PC-CloneEx Lite, this tool allows you to create FAT32 partitions which can also be used with other operating systems. Both methods are described on the next page. E-Tech HDCS04 English Manual...
- Page 9 2. Start the “FNET32 Format” tool by clicking on it with your left mouse button. 3. Select the hard disc you whish to format. 4. Assign the drive letter then click “Start”. 5. Click “Start” again to start formatting. E-Tech HDCS04 English Manual...
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Page 10: Using The Hdcs04
4.2 Connecting and disconnecting a USB device Connecting a USB device to your HDCS04 is done in the same way you connect a USB device to your computer. If you want to disconnect a USB device (this also applies to the HDCS04) you can follow the steps below: 1. -
Page 11: Installing The Backup Software
Creating a backup: Start the program and click the “Files Backup” icon or press the “Backup” button on your HDCS04 (see 2.1 Front-side connectors). Select the folders you wish to backup from the left side of the screen. Click the “Backup” button on the lower right part of the screen and verify your choice by clicking “OK”. - Page 12 The files you select to be backed-up will be appended to an existing backup. Discard and replace existing backup: The files you select will be backed-up to a new file. Power off after backup: Check this option to have the HDCS04 power off after finishing a backup. E-Tech HDCS04 English Manual...
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
V: Can I make partitions using the “FNET32 Format” tool? A: No, we recommend using the Windows format feature. (see page 11) V: Is my HDCS04 hot-pluggable? / Can I connect my HDCS04 to the computer when its powered on? A: Yes, if you use Windows 2000 or XP. -
Page 14: The E-Tech Site / Faq
5.1 The E-Tech site / FAQ For general info and support you can check our website on: http://www.e-tech.nu E-Tech HDCS04 English Manual... - Page 15 HDCS04...
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