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
Next to continue.
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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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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
displayed at the notification area
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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