StarTech.com IDECASE18U2B User manual

USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure

IDECASE18U2B Instruction Manual

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External 1.8” USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure with One Touch Backup

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Instruction Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com External USB 2.0 1.8” hard drive enclosure.

This product allows you to turn a 1.8” Hitachi hard drive into a portable storage solution.

The enclosure allows you to quickly connect to your computer, for manual or automated

file transfers.

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• Lightweight aluminum construction

• Compact design

• Easy hard drive installation

• USB 2.0 data transfer speeds up to 480 Mbits/sec

• Supports plug and play connectivity with host computer

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System Requirements

•Two available USB ports

• Operating system requirement: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.0 and higher

• 1.8” Hitachi hard drive

Contents

This package should contain:

• External USB 2.0 1.8” hard drive enclosure (1)

• USB 'Y' Cable (Type A (x2) to Mini-B)

• Driver CD (1)

• User manual (1)

Instruction Manual

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Installating the 1.8” Hitachi hard drive

1. Loosen the screws from the rear plate

2. Remove the rear plate from the body of the enclosure

3. Connect the ATA data connector located on the inside of the rear panel to your Hitachi

hard drive.

4. Once the hard drive is securely seated, slide the rear panel and hard drive back into

the aluminum enclosure.

5. Re-fasten the screws that were loosened in Step 1.

Connecting the hard drive enclosure to the host computer

1. Connect the mini type ‘B’ USB connector to the available port on the back of

IDECASE18U2B. Connect the opposite ends of this cable to available USB portson the

host computer.

2. The computer should now recognize that your removable storage has been added.

Windows 98SE Driver installation

For Windows 98SE systems, USB drivers will require installation. The driver installation

program can be found on the Driver/Software CD in the following location:

D:\USB driver Setup, where D:\ designates the CD-ROM/Optical drive being used.

Please locate this file and double-click on it to execute the installation program.

Installing the iBackup utility

1. Insert or ensure that the Driver/Software CD is in the CD/DVD-ROM drive.

2. Browse to: D:\iBackup_Setup, and double-click on the icon to begin installing the

backup software.

3. This will launch the InstallShield Wizard, which will install the iBackup software.

Proceed by clicking on Next.

4. When the InstallShield Wizard indicates that setup is complete, please select Yes, I

want to restart my computer now, and click on the Finish button.

Instruction Manual

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Once the computer has rebooted, you will be able to access the iBackup software by

clicking through the Start menu, or by locating the iBackup icon on your desktop:

Instruction Manual

Launch iBackup

Once the utility launches, the following screen will be displayed:

Creating backup jobs

1. Select the backup source folder by placing a checkmark in the corresponding box.

To select the backup destination, double-click on the letter designation located under

Destination Folder, which will open a listing of sub-directories, which will allow you to

specify the desired location of backed up files.

2. Click on Backup to initiate the backup process. You will be asked to insert a new Job

name. Here, enter a name you will remember for future backups/restorations, and click

on OK.

3. For future backups/restorations that will involve the folders used in steps 1-3, please

select the name under which the backup was saved, using the dropdown menu

labelled Backup job.

Using the restore function

Once you have created a Backup job, restorations will be automated based on the

parameters you’ve specified as the source and destination folders. Select the name of

the backup from the dropdown menu provided, and click on Restore. This will restore

the contents of the source folder, based on the files that were present when the last

backup was made.

Instruction Manual

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StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide

industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit

www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,

documentation, and downloads.

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This product is backed by a 1 year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its

products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following

the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or

replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and

labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages

arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their

officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,

or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the

actual price paid for the product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement

may not apply to you.

Instruction Manual

Product Dimensions 88 x 80 x 10mm

Operating System Support Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP,

Mac OS 9.0 and above

Chipset VIA VT6204

Max. Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps (USB 2.0)

Connectors 1 x USB Mini B Male

1 x DC 5V plug adapter

Form Factor Supports 1.8” Hitachi Hard Drives

Bus Type USB

Certifications (regulatory etc.) FCC, CE, RoHS

Revised: 14 September 2006 (Rev.C)

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