DA-71035 - Switch Digitus - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	External Hard Drive Enclosure
Interface	USB 3.0 to SATA III
Compatible Drive	3.5" (8.89 cm) SATA HDD
Maximum Transfer Rate	5 Gbps
USB Backward Compatibility	USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
Backup Function	One-touch backup button with PCClone EX Lite software
Power Supply	Input: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz; Output: DC 12V/2A
Dimensions (approx.)	200 x 120 x 40 mm
Weight (approx.)	350 g (without drive)
Material	ABS plastic
Color	Black
Operating System Support	Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000
Hot-Plug Support	Yes
Plug & Play	Yes
Drive Installation	Screwless sliding design
Stand Included	Yes, vertical stand
Package Contents	Enclosure, power adapter, USB 3.0 cable, software CD, stand
Software Included	PCClone EX Lite backup software (multi-language)
Safety	CE, FCC compliant

Frequently Asked Questions - DA-71035 Digitus

What is the Digitus DA-71035?

The Digitus DA-71035 is a USB 3.0 external hard drive enclosure designed for 3.5-inch SATA hard drives.

What size hard drive does it support?

It supports 3.5-inch SATA hard drives (8.89 cm).

Do I need to install drivers?

No, drivers are automatically installed under Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7. The enclosure is Plug & Play.

How do I install the hard drive?

Slide the top cover off, connect the HDD to the SATA connector, push it in, slide the cover back, and lock it with the button.

What is the maximum data transfer speed?

Up to 5 Gbps over USB 3.0, and backward compatible with USB 2.0 at 480 Mbps.

How do I use the one-touch backup function?

Press the backup button on the enclosure. Install the included PCClone EX Lite software, select files to backup, and press the button again to start.

What operating systems are supported?

The enclosure works with Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000. Mac compatibility may require additional drivers (not covered in manual).

How do I safely disconnect the enclosure?

Use the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon in Windows, stop the device, then remove the USB cable and power adapter.

Do I need to format a new hard drive?

Yes, a new HDD must be formatted. Use Windows Disk Management: right-click My Computer > Manage > Disk Management, then partition and format the drive.

What power adapter is required?

The enclosure uses an AC 100-240V input (50/60Hz) to DC 12V/2A output power adapter, included in the package.

USER MANUAL DA-71035 Digitus

USB 3.0 External HDD Enclosure 3.5" (8,89cm)

User Manual

DA-71035

Foreword

Congratulations on your purchase of our product! We will show you a new storage concept with safety and convenience, It is our pleasure to give you the best solution to expand your HDD's Capacity and enhance your data's reliability in PC system or Mac system. Before using the product, please read this manual carefully for further recognizing of the product.

I. System Requirement

Hardware requirement: a PC or Notebook with free USB interface

Operation system: Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000

II. Feature

• Screwless design, easy install or remove disk drive
• Suitable for 3.5" (8,89cm) SATA HDD
• Compliant with USB 3.0 to SATA interface
  • Transfer rate max up to 5Gb/s
  • Backwards compatibility with USB 2.0, supports High-Speed (480Mbps)
  • One touch backup function
• Support Hot-Plugging, and Plug & Play compatible
  • Power Supply: AC100\~240V input, DC 12V/2A output

III. Package content

Before using the product, please check the contents in the package as follows.

If it is not correct, please contact the local dealers timely.

• USB 3.0 External HDD Enclosure, 3.5 inches (8,89cm)
• Power adapter 12V/2A
• Product supported CD (Multi-language User Manual)
- User Manual
• USB 3.0 connection cable

IV. Hardware Install

1. Slide the button to [OPEN] position,
2. Slide the top cover to the direction of USB socket
3. Remove the top cover
4. Connect the 3.5" (8,89cm) SATA HDD to the 22pin SATA connector at the rear of the HDD firmly
5. Push the HDD into the enclosure slowly and carefully
6. Slide the top cover to the main case
7. Slide the button to the [CLOSE] position
8. Insert the enclosure to the attached stand
9. Connect the USB 2.0 connection cable to enclosure and PC
10. Connect the power adapter to the enclosure and power source

V. Driver Installation

a. Under Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7: No driver needed

Under system Windows 7/XP/Vista/2000, system will automatically detect the new hardware and finish

the setup! An icon will appear on the right-bottom area of the system toolbar as below:

Congratulations to enjoy this product now!

VI. Power Supply:

Power Supply: Voltage input: AC 100\~240V, 50/60Hz Voltage output: DC 12V/2A

VII. Backup software installation and usage

A. Software installation and use

1. Open the folder [PCCLONEEX_LITE] and double click [Setup], the below window will appear:

1. Click [Agree] to accept the license agreement

1. Click [Install] to enter next step

1. Click [OK] to finish installation

B. Use back-up function

1. After finish the installation, on icon will appear on desktop, double click [PCCloneEX], then one window will appear as below:

1. Press the backup button, then program will appear [Please select file(s)], click [OK]

1. Please select the file(s) which you want to backup in the left window, then press the button again

1. Follow the instruction to press the button again or click [Start]

1. System starts to backup the file(s) which you have selected, when it is finished, it will display [Backup finished], click [OK]

1. Backup file finished now you may check the file on right window

VIII. Remove the external enclosure

Before removing this unit from your computer, please finish the following procedures for a safe removal:

1). Click the icon in the [Desktop] window of your computer
2). A [Safely Remove Hardware] message window will appear, click the [Stop] button
3). [It is now safe to remove the USB device] message will appear, close the [Safely Remove Hardware] window
4). Remove the USB cable and switch off the power adapter if it is applied.

IX. Format a new Hard Disk Drive

If you use a new Hard Disk Drive, you must format it before you use it. Please follow the steps as bellow to format your new Hard Disk Drive:

1). Right click [My Computer], and select [Manager]
2). System will display a "Computer Manager" window, and click [Disk Manager] in left window
3). In right window, the message of the new Hard Disk Drive will appear under the system disk, such as [Seagate....]

4). Right click the new disk drive, and select [Delete partition]

5). Right click the new disk drive, select [New partition]

6). Right click the new disk drive, select [New logical drive]

7). Right click the new disk drive, select [Format disk drive]

8). Now you have formatted the new disk drive, then in [My Computer], the new Hard Disk Drive will appear and you can use it.