COMMUNICATOR SATA HDD Docking Station Combo

Quick installation Guide

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Communicator Cl HDD Combo Docking

station. This unit allows you 1o install and access SATA drives quickly, and

without the need for an enclosure. Simply plug the hard drive into the

upright dock and connect it to a PC or notebook. Communicator Cl with

Card Reader + 2-port Hub. can read CF, SD, XD and MS. up to 64 memory

cards, connect at least 2 USB devices through the 2-port hub for file

sharing. The Communicator Cl is a perfect solution for data recovery,

drive imaging, and testing centers, or any environment requiring fast

access to uninstalls d/archived drives.

2, System Requirements

PC Systems

- Intel Pentium-Ill 500MHz equivalent or faster

- CD-ROM Drive f 256MB (Minimum) /500MB of free disk space

- SVGA (800x600) or higher resolution with at least 256 colors

* Windows 2 K/X P/2003/Vista with the latest Service Packs

* SATA connection: SATA host controller with e-SATA support

■ USB connection: USB 2,0 Port

Macintosh Systems

* PowerMac G5. Mac Book Pro or Mac Pro

- MacOS X.10.4.8 (or later) i CD-ROM Drive

* SATA connection: SATA host controller with e-SATA support

* USB connection: USB 2.0 Pori

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Z. Features

Available for 2 x 2.5'' and 3,5" SATA HDD

Compatible with all 2.5H and 3.5M SATA I/It HDDs

Complaints with USB 2,0 Transfer up to 460Mbps

HDD and Power LED indicators

' Model SATA HDD Docking w/Gard Reader + USB HUB

Flash Media Card Reader (CF+SD+MS+ XD)

Built-in 2 ports USB 2.0 High Performance NEC Hub

OTB Files Backup Program with Backup Button

Model : j SATA HDD Docking w/Card Reader + USB HUB+e-SATA

Flash Media Card Reader (CF+SD+M5+ XD)

Built-in 2 ports USB 2.0 High Performance NEC Hub

OTB Files Backup Program with Backup Button

Complaints with e-SATA Transfer up to 1 .SGbps

Model : SATA HDD Docking w/USB 2.0 & e-SATA

Complaints with e-SATA Transfer up to 1,5Gbps

Package Includes;

1 x SATA HDD Combo Docking Station

1 x DC Power Adapter

1 x USB 2.0 Cable

1 x Drivers & Software CD

1 x Quick Install Guide

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4. Installation

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* Connect the USB or eSATA Cable to the Communicator Cl and attach

the other end to your computer

2.573.5" SATA HDD

OTB Backup Button

High Performance USB 2.0 Port Status LED

Rash Media Card Reader

Power ON/OFF DC jack e-SATA (Optional) USB Port to PC host

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Insert 2.51’ or 3.5” SATA HDD into the slot

Simplify plug in the HDD upright

Secure the HDD with attached screw is optional

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5, Removal W

Warring: Please power clown the Communicator Cl by pressing the power

button to ensure safe removal of I he hard drive(s). Do not remove the hard

drivers) when the disc is reading or writing.

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6, Driver & Utility Installation

Drivers Installation

Windows 2000/XPA/ISTA

No drivers are necessary when using Windows 20GO/XPA/1STA. If the hard

drive does not appear under My Computer, be sure to enter disc

management in your control panel to partilton your hard drive,

Windows ME

* The first time you plug in the Communicator Cl into a USB port or

e-$ATA of your computer, the ''Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box

will appear,

* Click on [Next], Check the [Search for the best driver for your device]

and click on [Next again,]

*■ After the needed files are copied info your system, click on [Finish].

* You should now be able to see the new hard drives under My Computer,

A green Unplug or Eject hardware icon will appear in the system tray as

well. If the drive does not appear, you may need to partition your hard drive

first.

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Mac OS 9.0 or later

No drivers a re necessary when using Mac OS 9.0 above. If the hard drive

does not

appear on the desktop, be sure to partition your hard drive.

Mac OS 8.6

* Unplug the Communicator Cl rf you currently have it connected.

- USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 must be installed on your system. If it

is not, you can download the USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 from the

Apple Software Updates website; http//www.apple,com/support.

* Follow the direct bn associated with Ihe USB Mass Storage Support

driver to install.

* Repeat the steps listed under “Connecting the Communicator Cl to your

Computer1'.

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7. Preparing the Hard Drives for Use

1).Right click on the My Computer icon and select Manage, in the left pane

of the Computer Management window, click Disk Management.

2).In the bottom right pane of the Computer Management window, you

should see your drives listed as unallocated. Click on the unallocated drive

and select New Partition. The New Partition Wizard will launch.

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3).When the New

Partition Wizard appears,

click Next to continue.

4),Select the partition

type you wish to create

by clicking on Primary or

Extended, as

appropriate. When you

have made your

selection, click Next to

continue.

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partition you wish to

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a partition size that is

between the maximum

and minimum sizes

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disk space available).

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dick Next to continue.

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partition with the

following settings. Using

the dropdown buttons,

selecl the file system,

allocation unit size, and

volume label you wish to

use. Select Perform a

Quick Format and click

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7).A notification window

will appear indicating

that yon have

successfully completed

the New Partition Wizard.

Click Finish 1o

commence the

formatting of the drive.

3}.The status of the

drive, as shown in the

Computer Management

window, will be updated

to reflect the selections

you have made. Please

wait while the drive Is

being formatted.

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9).Once the drive

has been

successfully

partitioned and

formatted, it will

display as Healthy.

10).To access your

newly partitioned

drive(s), open My

Computer, Your

drivers) should be

displayed below the

heading Hard Disk

Drives.

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8. Utility Installation

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Please pul RCCIone EX CD into

CD ROM drive, the program

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PCCIone Selup Wizard. (In case

the screen doesn‘ t come out,

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The "PCClone EX" icon will be

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after installation, double-click the

icon or right-click the moose to

show and execute its functions.

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1. Quick Launch.

2. System Backup,

3. File Backup.

4. File Manager.

5. Setup.

7. File Backup.

8. Minimized.

9. About.

TO. Help.

For detail information on how to use the “PCClone EX” program,

please click on the “10” key for guideline.

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