Dynex DX-HD303513 User Manual

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Introduction 3DX-HD303513IntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your new Dynex DX-HD303513external hard drive enclosure kit. You can install a 3.5" SATA hard drive(HDD) by installing it into the enclosure.Safety informationWarning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose thisdevice to rain or moisture.Important safety instructions• This hard drive enclosure is to be used in temperatures of41~95°F (5~35°C). Temperatures exceeding these limits maydamage your hard drive or the enclosure. Avoid heat sources ordirect sunlight.• This hard drive enclosure can be stored in a humidity range ofbetween 10% and 90%, and can be operated in a humidity rangeof between 5% and 80%.• Do not connect the hard drive enclosure to your computerwithout taking precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge orshort circuits, which could damage the hard drive enclosure oryour computer.• Do not place this hard drive enclosure close to a source of strongmagnetic fields (such as a computer screen, TV, radio, or speaker).Strong magnetic fields can affect the reliability of data transfer toand from the hard drive enclosure.• Do not place anything heavy on top of the hard drive enclosure.• Use only the accessories provided in the accessory package.• Before you install or use the hard drive enclosure, read the usermanual and assemble the enclosure carefully.• To prevent short circuits, do not leave any metal objects insidethe enclosure when installing the hard drive.• To prevent short circuits, do not use the hard drive enclosure closeto water, rain, or high humidity.System requirements• One 3.5" SATA hard drive.• PC or Macintosh computer with an available USB 3.0 port. (Youcan connect to a USB 2.0 port, but it will only run at USB 2.0speeds).• Supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7operating systems.• Supports Mac OS X version 10.4 or higher operating system (USB2.0 only).For best performance and reliability, install the latest updates andservice packs (SP) for Windows (go to the Start menu and selectWindows Update).Features• Provides a USB 3.0 interface compatible with prior USB 2.0 and1.1 standards.• Supports 3.5" SATA interface hard drive..• Has a power switch as well as power and activity indicators.• Rapid heat dissipation.• Supports Plug-and-Play and is hot-swappable.• Patented strong aluminum design.• Simple to set up and easy to use.Package contents• USB 3.0 3.5” SATA hard drive enclosure• Hi-speed USB 3.0 A - B cable• 12V/2A AC power adapter• Quick Setup Guide• Screwdriver• ScrewsFrontCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRICSHOCKDO NOT OPENThis symbol indicates that dangerousvoltage constituting a risk of electricshock is present within your hard driveenclosure.This symbol indicates that there areimportant operating and maintenanceinstructions in the literatureaccompanying your hard driveenclosure.# Item Description1 Power indicator(yellow)Turns on when the hard drive is turned on.2 Activityindicator (blue)Blinks when the hard drive is active.3 On/Off switch Press to turn off your hard drive enclosure.4 USB 3.0 B typeportConnect a USB cable to this port and to yourcomputer.5 12V DC in port Connect the AC power adapter to this port.345