Renkforce SATA harddrive casing 3.5 " GD35612-3.0 USB 3.0 GD35612-3.0 User Manual

•  The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
•  Do  not  leave  packaging  material  lying  around  carelessly.  These  may  become

dangerous playing material for children.

•  Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high

humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.

•  Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
•  If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and

protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if

the product:

- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.

•  Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height

can damage the product.

•  Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are

connected to the product.

•  Consult  an  expert  when  in  doubt  about  operation,  safety  or  connection  of  the

device.

•  Maintenance,  modifications  and  repairs  are  to  be  performed  exclusively  by  an

expert or at a qualified shop.

•  If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,

contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.

1.  Loosen the two screws on the panel on which the two sockets and the on/off switch are

located. In order to do so, use the screwdriver provided.

2.  Carefully remove the panel.
3.  Connect an SATA hard drive to the respective connector at the inside of the panel. Do not

use any force.

4.  Insert one plastic plate each into the screw holes on both sides of the SATA hard drive.
5.  Push the SATA hard drive into the product. Make sure the plastic plates correctly interlock

with the guiding rails inside the product.

6.  Tighten the panel with the screws.

•  The  required  drivers  are  already  included  in  the  operating  system.  For  that  reason  the

delivery does not include any separate storage medium.

•  Keep in mind that you will need a suitable USB 3.0 controller for using the USB 3.0 function.

Many motherboards integrate such controllers already, but the controller can also be added

by using an additional plug-in card.

1.  Make sure that the on/off switch is in position O (off).
2.  Turn on the computer. Wait until the operating system has fully started.
3.  Connect the round plug of the power adapter to the matching socket on the product.
4.  Connect the power adapter to a wall socket.
5.  Connect  the  USB  port  of  the  product  to  a  free  USB  port  on  your  computer,  using  the

USB 3.0 cable provided.

6.  If necessary, use the stand provided in order to install the product vertically and thus save

space.

Select a horizontal and stable surface of sufficient size for installation. The product

must not tip over, as an installed hard drive could be damaged. That risk is even

higher when the product is switched on and the hard drive running.
Use suitable padding to protect valuable furniture from scratch or pressure marks.

7.  Turn on the product by setting the on/off switch to position I (on).
8.  The operating system will automatically recognize the product during first time operation and

complete the driver installation. The drivers are already included in the operating system.

In order for the drive to be displayed in the device manager and to be ready for use,

partition and format the hard drive, if new (see next chapter).

The product is intended for installing an 8.9 cm (3.5“) SATA hard drive. It can be connected to

a computer via USB. Use the power adapter provided for power supply.
It  is  intended  for  indoor  use  only.  Do  not  use  it  outdoors.  Contact  with  moisture,  e.g.  in

bathrooms, must be avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you

use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged.

In addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc.

Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only

together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company

names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

•  SATA hard drive case
•  Power adapter
•  USB 3.0 cable
•  Stand
•  2 x plastic plate
•  Screwdriver
•  Operating instructions

•  Never move the product during operation with the hard drive installed. Movement

during operation could cause the disk read/write heads to come into contact with

the magnetic disc. This may result not only in data loss but damage to the hard

drive. Switch off the product and wait for at least 30 seconds (until the magnetic

discs of the hard drive have come to a complete stop) before moving the product

again.

•  Do  not  place  the  product  near  loudspeakers  or  machines  that  emit  a  strong

magnetic field.

•  Touch only the sides of your hard drive‘s housing, do not touch the circuit board.

Electrostatic discharges may destroy your hard drive.

•  The mains outlet must be located near to the device and be easily accessible.
•  As power supply, only use the supplied mains adaptor.
•  Only connect the power adaptor to a normal mains socket connected to the public

supply. Before plugging in the power adaptor, check whether the voltage stated on

the power adaptor complies with the voltage of your electricity supplier.

•  Never connect or disconnect power adaptors if your hands are wet.
•  Never unplug the power adaptor from the mains socket by pulling on the cable;

always use the grips on the plug.

•  When setting up the product, make sure that the cable is not pinched, kinked or

damaged by sharp edges.

•  Always lay the cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them.

This poses a risk of injury.

•  For safety reasons, disconnect the power adaptor from the mains socket during

storms.

•  Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room

into a warm one. The condensation generated could destroy the product. A wall

plug transformer also poses the risk of fatal injury due to electric shock! Allow the

device to reach room temperature before connecting and using it. This may take

several hours.