USB Enclosure ACS-100 User’s Guide R
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Regulatory Compliance Statements Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
In this Guide... Kit Contents 5 System Requirements 5 Getting Started Checklist 6 Installing the Device Driver–Windows 98SE Only 6 Installing a Disk Drive 7 Connecting and Powering On 9 Next Steps 9 Disconnecting Your USB Enclosure 10 Troubleshooting 11 This User’s Guide explains how to install and connect your Adaptec® ACS-100 USB Enclosure.
Kit Contents ■ Adaptec ACS-100 USB Enclosure ■ One enclosure stand ■ One power adapter ■ One high-quality USB cable ■ One bag of screws ■ CD, including device drivers and documentation A disk drive is not included in the kit. The Adaptec ACS-100 USB Enclosure supports 3.5-inch IDE hard disk drives.
Getting Started Checklist Complete these steps to install and begin using your Adaptec ACS-100 USB Enclosure: ❏ Install the device driver—Windows 98SE only (see below). ❏ Install a disk drive (see page 7). ❏ Connect the enclosure and power it on (see page 9). ❏ Prepare the disk drive for use (see page 9). Installing the Device Driver–Windows 98SE Only Note: Windows XP/2000/Me and Macintosh users—No driver installation is required.
Installing a Disk Drive Before you begin, ensure that you are installing the proper disk drive. The Adaptec ACS-100 USB Enclosure supports 3.5-inch IDE hard disk drives only. Note: You need a Phillips screwdriver to complete this task. To install a disk drive into your USB Enclosure: 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the two screws on the back of the enclosure. 2 Remove the enclosure’s back panel, as shown below, and slide out the disk drive tray.
4 Place the disk drive into the disk drive tray and secure it, using the four screws included in the kit. 5 Slide the disk drive tray into the enclosure and replace the back panel, then secure it with the screws you removed in Step 1 on page 7.
Connecting and Powering On Note: Windows 98SE users only—You must install the device drivers before connecting and powering on the USB Enclosure. To connect the cables and power on: 1 Use the included USB cable to connect the enclosure to an available USB port on your computer. 2 Use the included power adapter to connect the enclosure to a grounded power supply. 3 Power on the enclosure by pushing the on/off switch on the back of the enclosure to the I position.
Disconnecting Your USB Enclosure To disconnect your USB Enclosure from your computer, follow the instructions for your operating system. Windows You must use the Unplug or Eject Hardware Wizard to properly disconnect the USB Enclosure from your computer. To disconnect the enclosure: 1 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware Wizard icon (shown at right) on your system tray, which is in the bottom right corner of your screen. 2 Click USB Mass Storage Device, then click Stop.
Troubleshooting If you have problems installing or using your Adaptec ACS-100 USB Enclosure, work through this list of suggestions: ■ Ensure that the disk drive has been properly installed. ■ Try connecting the enclosure to your computer through a different USB port. ■ Try connecting the enclosure to your computer using a different USB cable. ■ Try connecting the enclosure to a different power source.
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