Dynex DX-HDEN20 User Manual

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2 IntroductionUSB External Hard DriveEnclosureIntroductionThis enclosure allows you to build a USB external hard drive. The USBexternal hard drive is a portable, compact hard drive that provides a fastand easy way to add more storage space to your computer. The drive isPlug & Play, which means you can connect the drive to your computerwhile the computer is running.ContentsIntroduction ..................................................................................... 2System requirements ....................................................................... 2Components..................................................................................... 2Installing the hard drive ................................................................... 2Using the drive ................................................................................. 2Legal notices .................................................................................... 4Français ....................................................... 5Español ........................................................ 8System requirementsHardware• Notebook or desktop computer with a USB 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0 port.Operating system• Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows 98SEor• Mac OS 8.60 or laterComponents• LED—Indicates power and data access status.• USB port—Connects to the USB data cable.• DC jack—Connects to the USB power cable.• USB data cable—Connects the USB hard drive to a USB port onyour computer.• USB power cable—Connects the USB hard drive to an additionalUSB port on your computer for power.Installing the hard driveTo install the hard drive into the case:1 Remove the hard drive case from the package.2 Remove the front cover, then remove the circuit board from thecase.3 Plug the hard drive into the IDE connector. Make sure it is firmlyconnected.4 Insert the circuit board with the hard drive into the case.5 Attach the front cover to the case, then tighten the screws asshown below.Using the driveConnecting the drive to your computerTo connect the USB hard drive to your computer:1 Turn on your computer.2 Plug the USB data cable into the hard drive’s USB port and into aUSB port on your computer.3 Plug the USB power cable into the hard drive’s DC jack and into adifferent USB port on your computer.Installing the driverIf your computer uses Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or aMac OS version above 8.6, you do not need to install a driver.If you are using Windows 98SE, you must install a USB driver. The driver isfound on the CD that is included with the hard drive.Screw ScrewDX-HDEN20-combo.fm Page 2 Monday, July 11, 2005 5:18 PM