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USER MANUAL SATDOCKU3SP StarTech.com

USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 to SATA Hard Drive Docking Station for 2.5"/3.5" SATA Hard Drives

FCC Compliance Statement

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ...... 1

Packaging Contents....1

System Requirements ....1

Front View 2

Rear View 2

Installation 3

Hardware Installation ....3

Driver Installation ....3

Using the Storage Device 4

Specifications 6

Technical Support 7

Warranty Information 7

Introduction

The StarTech.com SATDOCKU3S USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station delivers full and instant access to any 2.5" or 3.5" SATA hard drive (SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps), without having to mount the drive inside a computer or install it into an external enclosure. Connected through a single USB 3.0 SuperSpeed or USB 2.0 HighSpeed connection, the hard drive docking station provides a convenient, plug-and-play storage solution.

Packaging Contents

1 x SATDOCKU3S hard drive docking station•
1 x USB 3.0 A-B cable•
1 x Universal Power Adapter•
3 x Power Adapter Cord (NA/UK/EU)•
1 x Instruction Manual•

System Requirements

USB enabled computer system with available port•

2.5" or 3.5" SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps hard drive•

Microsoft Windows® 2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit), or Linux

Front View

Power Button Power/Activity LED Hard Drive slot Hard Drive Eject button StarTech.com

Rear View

USB 3.0 type B connector (Host) DC-IN DC Power connector

Installation

WARNING: Hard drives require careful handling, especially when being transported. If you are not careful with your hard disk, lost data may result. Always handle storage devices with caution.

Hardware Installation

Connect the external power adapter from the hard drive dock to a 1. power outlet.

Insert a 2.5" or 3.5" hard drive into the top loading slot. Make sure 2. that the connectors on the hard drive are facing the same corner of the slot that has a cutout in the door. The label on the hard drive should face the front of the hard drive dock.

Connect the included USB cable from the hard drive dock to an 3. available USB port on the computer system. The computer can be on or off.

NOTE: A USB 2.0 A-B cable could also be used on the hard drive dock.

Press the power button on the top of the hard drive dock. The Power 4. LED under the power button should light up.

To remove the hard drive, make sure it is currently not being 5. accessed by the computer then unmount or uninstall the disk drive from the operating system (see documentation for your operating system). Press the power button to turn off the hard drive dock and wait for the drive to power down. Press the drive ejection button on the top of the hard drive dock the release the drive. Then pull the drive from the slot.

Driver Installation

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 and Linux

No driver installation is required for these operating systems, as this hard drive dock is natively supported, so the drivers are already installed.

Using the Storage Device

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

If you are using a brand new hard drive that does not contain any data, then you will first need to prepare the hard drive for use. From the main desktop, right-click on “My Computer” (“Computer” in Vista/7), then select Manage. In the new Computer Management window, select Disk Management from the left window panel.

Open Explore Search... Manage Map Network Drive... Disconnect Network Drive... Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Services and Applications Disk 0 Basic 76.69 GB Online N 6.47 G Health: Disk 1 Basic 111.79 GB Online 111.79 Unalloc

Locate the Disk that says it is “Unallocated” (check hard drive capacity to confirm it’s the correct hard drive) and then right-click in the section that says “Unallocated” and select “New Partition”.

Disk 0 Basic 76.69 GB Online N 6.47 GB FAT3 Healthy (Unkn) N 9.77 GB FAT32 Healthy (Unkn) (C:) 19.53 GB NTF5 Healthy (System) Disk 1 Basic 111.79 GB Online 111.79 GB Unallocated New Partition... Properties Help CD-ROM 0 CD-ROM (D:) Unallocated Primary partition

The New Partition Wizard will appear. Follow the instructions in the wizard to complete setting up the drive. Once complete, the Disk should show up as “Healthy” with a drive letter assigned (i.e. E:). This drive letter should now appear within My Computer.

Storage Removable Storage Disk Defragmenter Disk Management Services and Applications Disk 0 Basic 76.69 GB Online N 6.47 GB FAT3: Healthy (Unkn) N 9.7: Hea Disk 1 Basic L11.79 GB Online New Volume (E:) 111.79 GB NTFS Healthy CD-ROM 0 CD-ROM (D:) Primary partition

If you are installing a hard drive that already has data on it, then after plugging it in, the drive should automatically show up with a drive letter assigned within My Computer.

Specifications

Bus Interface	USB 3.0
Connectors	1 x USB 3.0 type-B1 x DC Power
LEDs	1 x Power/Activity
Chipset ID	LucidPort USB300
Maximum Data Transfer Rate	USB 3.0: 5Gbps
Compatible Hard Drives	2.5” or 3.5” SATA 1.5/3.0Gbps with capacity up to 2TB (500GB for 2.5”)
Power Adapter	12VDC, 2.5A, center positive
Dimensions	145.0mm x 93.0mm x 65.0mm
Weight	410g
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit), Linux

Technical Support

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Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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