User manual E-TECH HDCS04

[. . . ] USB: You can use this to connect the HDCS04 to your computer by using the supplied USB cable. Power: This is for connecting your HDCS04 to the included mains adapter. E-Tech HDCS04 English Manual 5 3. 0 Hardware installation In this chapter we will explain how to install the hardware. 3. 1 Mounting your hard disc in the enclosure To be able to use your hard disc enclosure you will need to install a working hard disc. Follow these steps to install a hard disc: 1. Open the enclosure by un-screwing the two screws near the front of the device. [. . . ] Right-click the "My Computer" icon and select "Manage". The following screen should appear: 2. 3. Select the option "Disk Management" from the left side of the screen. Right-click the new hard disc and choose "Initialise" then click "OK". There are two ways of formatting a hard disc or partitions. You can either use the built-in Windows features which will result in the NTFS file system being used for partitions larger than 32GB (this might cause file write problems when used with non-Windows 2000/XP systems). Alternatively you can also use the utility provided with PC-CloneEx Lite, this tool allows you to create FAT32 partitions which can also be used with other operating systems. Both methods are described on the next page. E-Tech HDCS04 English Manual 8 Formatting discs/ partitions using Windows 2000/XP: 1. Right-click the new hard disc and choose "New Partition" then click "Next". After you have clicked "Next" again you can choose "Primary Partition" and click "Next". Choose the desired partition format (Note: when using FAT32 the partition size is limited to 32GB) then click "Next". Select the drive letter you wish to assign to this partition (this is not required) and click "Next". Choose the following options: - File system: NTFS - Unit size: Default - Volume label: New volume (or the name you desire) - Check the checkbox near "Quick format" and click "Next" Click "Finish" to complete the process. 6. Formatting discs using the "FNET32 Format" tool: 1. Click the "Start" button then "Programs" then browse to the folder "PCCloneEX". Start the "FNET32 Format" tool by clicking on it with your left mouse button. Select the hard disc you whish to format. Assign the drive letter then click "Start". Click "Start" again to start formatting. E-Tech HDCS04 English Manual 9 4. 0 Using the HDCS04 In this chapter we will explain how to use the various functions of the HDCS04. 4. 1 Accessing your hard disc Windows 98SE/ME: In order to use the hard disc you will need to connect it when your computer is switched off. After you have switched on your computer the drive and all partitions will be accessible through "My Computer" or through Windows Explorer. Windows 2000/XP: Normally you should be able to plug in your HDCS04 when the computer is switched on. After you connect the HDCS04 Windows will automatically find and install the drivers needed and all partitions will be available through "My Computer" or through Windows Explorer. Using Serial ATA with Windows 2000/XP: Connect your HDCS04 to the power outlet then connect it to your computer by using the SATA cable. The drive and all partitions will be accessible through "My Computer" or through Windows Explorer. 4. 2 Connecting and disconnecting a USB device Connecting a USB device to your HDCS04 is done in the same way you connect a USB device to your computer. [. . . ] Click the "Backup" button on the lower right part of the screen and verify your choice by clicking "OK". E-Tech HDCS04 English Manual 11 Restoring a backup: Start the program and click the "Files Backup" icon or press the "Backup" button on your HDCS04 (See 2. 1 Front-Side connectors). Click the "Restore" button on the lower right part of the screen and confirm restoring the backup by clicking "OK". Configuration: Using the "Setup" option you can change a number of settings: Hotkey: Assign a hot-key (a key combination) to allow you start the program. Quick file backup double confirm: Ask for confirmation when making a quick backup. Load automatically on Windows Start-up: Check this option if you want the program to start up when Windows starts up. [. . . ]