Macpower & Tytech Clearlight User Manual & Installation Manual

External storage enclosure for 2.5” hard drives

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The Clearlight
External Storage Enclosure for
2.5" Hard Drives
User Manual
& Installation Guide
Copyright © 2000-2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. - www.macpower.com.tw

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    The Clearlight External Storage Enclosure for 2.5” Hard Drives User Manual & Installation Guide Copyright © 2000-2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. - www.macpower.com.tw...
  • Page 2 RUNNING - 4 - 2000 - 10 - REPARING THE NCLOSURE RUNNING - 11 - - 5 - RIVE SSEMBLY - 12 - ECHNICAL UESTIONS - 12 - BOUT THIS ANUAL Copyright © 2000-2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. - www.macpower.com.tw...
  • Page 3: Icon Key

    Remarks for PC users and Microsoft Windows OS Remarks for Mac users and Apple Macintosh OS The Clearlight The 'Clearlight' is a slim, compact, outstanding looking polycarbonate plastic enclosure made for all types of 2.5” hard drives (up to 12.5mm). Good handling and high performance makes accessing your data even easier and more efficient.
  • Page 4: I Nterface

    Status ON, low power (LVD) Features mentioned Status ON, over voltage (OVP) in this manual may Status OFF (or faulty PCB/LED) vary between different models. * Blue LED flickers on data access Copyright © 2000-2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. - www.macpower.com.tw - 2 -...
  • Page 5: System Requirements

    & version. • Optional External Power Adapter Input 100-240V, Output 5V/2A • Interface Cable • Screw Package • Driver CD (single USB 2.0 and 1394a/USB2.0 Clearlight only) Copyright © 2000-2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. - www.macpower.com.tw - 3 -...
  • Page 6: Preparing The Enclosure

    There is a hole in the circuit board, use that or in case of installed hard drive. the Clearlight 400+ version, you may gently pull on the USB Before opening connector. such an enclosure,...
  • Page 7: Hard Drive Assembly

    2 screws. Connect the interface cable and The hard drive power adapter if required. jumper settings should be master. Be careful not to damage any pins or components. Copyright © 2000-2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. - www.macpower.com.tw - 5 -...
  • Page 8: Chapter 3 - System Set Up

    USB/PS2 power cable is required. To reduce the power consumption, you can use a shorter cable (20-30cm) or choose a drive with lower RPM speed (4200RPM) and lower power consumption (0.5A). Copyright © 2000-2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. - www.macpower.com.tw - 6 -...
  • Page 9: Connection

    Win2000 or WinXP with a USB or Firewire connection: • Turn on your Computer and start Windows doesn’t recognize • Connect the Clearlight and turn it on the drive, turn on • Let Windows search and install the driver automatically the power first, •...
  • Page 10: Or Usb Connection

    If the system connection: • Turn on your computer and start Mac OS doesn’t recognize • Connect the Clearlight and turn it on the drive, turn on • No driver installation required the power first, • The external drive will mount and show up on your...
  • Page 11: P Artitioning & F Ormatting

    FAT32 instead. If you use this device to backup your data using a party software running MS-DOS, we recommend you to format the drive using FAT32. Copyright © 2000-2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. - www.macpower.com.tw - 9 -...
  • Page 12: Pc Running Win2000 Or Winxp:

    If you can not see the drive, make sure the jumper settings of your hard drive are correct, the drivers are installed and the power is turned on! Copyright © 2000-2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. - www.macpower.com.tw - 10 -...
  • Page 13 If you can not see the drive, make sure the jumper settings of your hard drive are correct, there are no extension conflicts and the power is turned on! Copyright © 2000-2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. - www.macpower.com.tw - 11 -...
  • Page 14: T Echnical Q Uestions

    © Copyright 2003 by Macpower Peripherals Ltd. all Rights Reserved The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. Macpower Peripherals Ltd. assumes no responsibility for any errors contained in this manual. Macpower Peripherals Ltd.

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