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VPM-62289
Ture Metal USB 2.0 and
FireWire1394 Combo
External Enclosure
for 5.25-inch CD/DVD ROM, CD/DVD-RW,
DVD+RW and 3.5-inch HDD
User’s Manual
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PROPRIETARY NOTICE We make no warranty of any kind with regards to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connec- tion with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be
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Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................4 1-1 Features and Specifications ................................................. 5 VPM-62289 External Enclosure ............................................ 5 Operating Systems............................................................... 5 1-2 Package Checklist ................................................................ 6 2. Hardware .....................................................
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1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the VPM-62289/ Ture Metal USB 2.0 and FireWire1394 Combo External Enclo- sure for 5.25-inch CD/DVD ROM, CD/DVD-RW, DVD+RW and 3.5-inch HDD. It is the perfect solution for data backup, transport- ing data, and adding more storage space to USB and/or FireWire-equipped computers. The VPM-62289 enables hot- swapping and Plug-n-Play compatibility with any 5.25-inch device. The hot-swapping and Plug-n-Play features give you a great convenience on th
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1-1 Features and Specifications VPM-62289 External Enclosure • Fully compatible with both USB 2.0 and FireWire 1394 stan- dard specifications. Built-in one USB port and two FireWire ports. Works with USB-equipped and/or FireWire 1394- equipped PC, Notebook and Mac computers. • Supports high-speed USB 2.0 interface transfer rates up to 480 Mbps on Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, and Mac OS X. (Your system must have USB 2.0 host port(s) and USB 2.0 driver installed for the VPM-62289 to perform at USB hig
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1-2 Package Checklist The VPM-62289 / True Metal USB 2.0+FireWire 1394 5.25-inch CD/DVD ROM combo External Enclosure package contains the following items: Driver CD USB 2.0 Cable FireWire 1394 6-pins to 6-pins Cable FireWire 1394 6-pins VPM-62289 enclosure to 4-pins converter Cable +5V/+12V Power adapter Power Adapter Power Cord Package Contents 1. VPM-62289 external enclosure 2. One USB 2.0 cable 3. One FireWire 1394 6-pins to 6-pins cable 4. One FireWire 1394 6-pins to 4-pins converter cable 5
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Step2. a) Place the 5.25” IDE device in the bottom enclosure cover. Align the 5.25” IDE device mounting holes with the mounting holes on the bottom cover and secure with four screws (two on each side). b) Attach the IDE 40-pin data cable from the rear panel of the bottom cover to the 40-pin connector on the back of the 5.25” device. To ensure pin-1 to pin-1 connection, orient the cable so the colored stripe edge is closest to the power connector. c) Attach the 4-pin power cable from the rear pan
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Step3. a) Replace the top cover over the drive assembly, making sure the side groove guide of the top cover slides within the side groove guide of the bottom cover. b) Slide the top cover forward until it fits tight within the front groove guide. c) Make sure the top and bottom groove guides are matched and form a tight fit. d) Replace the three screws which were removed in Step 1 from the back of the enclosure. Top Cover Bottom Cover 5.25” Device (Push forward) (See the inside of the assemblage
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Step4. Place the front cover into the drive assembly, and adhere the four pads on the bottom of the drive assembly. Front Cover The installation is complete and the VPM-62289 external enclo- sure is now read to use. VPM-62289 USER MANUAL 15
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2-6 Connecting the VPM-62289 to a Computer Computer Requirements • USB and/or FireWire equipped notebook or desktop computer • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP, or Mac OS 9.0 or above Proceed with the following steps to connect the VPM-62289 to your computer. Step 1: Turn your computer ON. Step 2: Connect the smaller/square USB connector end of the USB cable into the USB Port on the VPM-62289 External Enclosure. Or Connect one end of the FireWire Cable to one of the two FireWire ports on VPM-62289 Extern
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3. Driver Installation After completing the hardware installation, refer to the following driver installation instructions for the operating system you are using. 3-1 Windows 98SE If this is the first time using your VPM-62289 USB 2.0 & 1394 Combo External Enclosure, you must first run the [SETUP.EXE] from the “USB Drivers and Utility Installation” CD after connecting it to your computer. Then proceed with the following: Step 1. Connect your VPM-62289 External Enclosure to your computer. Step
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Step 3. The program will automatically run the installation process. Then the finish screen will appear, please click [FINISH] and the installation is complete. Step 4. You can now connect your VPM-62289 external enclosure to the computer. Double-click on [My Computer]. A new drive [Usbdisk] icon should have been added. This identifies the USB 2.0 External Drive you just installed. 20 VPM-62289 USER MANUAL
