Dynex DX-PHD25 User Manual

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2ContentsIntroduction ..................................................................................... 2Safety information ........................................................................... 2Features............................................................................................ 2Setting up your hard drive enclosure................................................ 3Using your enclosure ........................................................................ 6Backing up your files ........................................................................ 6Disconnecting the enclosure from your computer ............................ 9Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 10Specifications ................................................................................. 10Legal notices .................................................................................. 10One-year limited warranty ............................................................. 11IntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your new Dynex DX-PHD25 externalhard drive enclosure kit. This Dynex USB 2.0 2.5" PATA Hard DriveEnclosure lets you access your data at transfer speeds of 480Mbps,following the USB 2.0 standard. You can install a 2.5" PATA hard drive(HDD) by simply installing it into the enclosure, then you can easilybackup, restore, and synchronize your data using the one-touch backupbutton.Safety informationWarning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose thisdevice to rain or moisture.Important safety instructions• This device is to be used in temperatures of 41~95°F (5~35°C).Temperatures exceeding these limits may damage your harddrive or the enclosure. Avoid heat sources or direct sunlight.• This device can be stored in a humidity range of between 10%and 90%, and can be operated in a humidity range of between5% and 80%.• Do not connect the device to your computer without takingprecautions to avoid electrostatic discharge or short circuits,which could damage the device or your computer.• Do not place this device close to a source of strong magneticfields (such as a computer screen, TV, radio, or speaker). Strongmagnetic fields can affect the reliability of data transfer to andfrom the device.• Do not place anything heavy on top of the device.• Use only the accessories provided in the accessory package.• Before you install or use the device, read the user manual andassemble 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 device close to water,rain, or high humidity.System requirements• A 2.5” PATA hard drive• Computer with built-in USB 2.0 port• Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Mac OS X v10.4 ornewer• Intel Pentium II 350 MHz-compatible or G3 processor or greater• Minimum 128 MB RAMFor 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 2.0 interface compatible with prior USB 1.1standard.• Supports up to 320 GB 2.5" PATA interface hard drive.• Supports a high-speed data transfer rate of up to 480Mbps.• One-touch backup button to easily backup, restore, andsynchronize data between your Windows PC and the enclosure.• Has a power On button, with data active indicator.• Rapid heat dissipation.• Supports Plug-and-Play and is hot-swappable.• Patented strong aluminum design. Simple to set up and easy touse.• Bundled with the BackOnTrack backup software (for Windows OSonly).Package contents• DX-PHD25 USB 2.0 2.5” PATA hard drive enclosure (1)• Hi-speed USB 2.0 Y cable - A to Mini B (1)• Utility CD with User Guide and backup software included (1)• Quick Setup Guide (1)• Screwdriver (1)CAUTIONRISK 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.