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TECKNET UD027 SATA Hard Drive Docking Station

WelcomeThank you for choosing this TECKNET product. To ensure optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before operating this product. It is strongly recommended you keep this manual for future reference.

TeckNet’s newly released UD027, tool-free 3.5” HDD enclosure is precision made from high quality plastics and galvanized steel. It can support both 2.5” and 3.5’’ HDD/SSD and is the perfect choice for your data storage needs.

Technical SpecificationsUSB 3.0 Super Speed: 5GbpsUSB 3.0 Connectors: Input USB 3.0 type B FemaleSATA HDD Connectors: 15P+7P FemalePower Supply: External DC 12V/2A AC/DC Adaptor Operating Temperature: 0-70°COperation System: Windows 2003/XP/VISTA/Win 7/Win8/Mac 9.0 or aboveSafety Approval: CE and FCC approvalDimension: 133.4x73x66.7mm (not include AC adapter)Weight: 397.5g (excluding HDD)

Initialize and Format New DrivesA new drive will need to be initialized and formatted before it can work. Please use the following instructions to initialize and format a new drive before mounting it.

FCC and CE Radiation NormFCCThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council Directive on the approximation of law of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC) according to EN 55022 Class B. The Federal Communication Commission warns the user that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

WarrantyWe warrant that product from authorized distributors will meet the applicable product specifications and be free from all defects in design, assembly, material and workmanship. Please contact TECKNET retailers, or visit our website www.tecknet.co.uk for more information about the product.

CEThese limits are designed to reasonable protection against frequency interference in residential installation. This Equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.• Reconnect the receiver.

2. Any HDD or SSD attached to this Computer will be shown in “Disk Management” (opened in Step 1). The unallocated drive is your new drive which needs to be formatted.

4. Click “Next”.

5. Set the size of the new volume. You can specify the volume size to meet your expectations or you can set the size of the volume to the maximum disk space available on the drive (one volume).

6. Assign a new drive letter to the new volume. A drive letter such as C, D, E, F, G will then be shown in the computer's Window's explorer ready for use.

7. Format the new volume. The file system (NTFS or FAT32), unit size allocation and the volume label can be changed here. Performing a quick format is recommended. Please click “Next” when everything is configured.

10. If you have not set the size of the volume to the maximum disk space, then the rest of the space on the drive will be left unallocated and you can repeat steps 3 to 9 to create and format more. Please try the following steps if the drive can’t be mounted to the computer properly:

A. Please check if the USB ports of the computer are working properly with other devices. Additionally, try attaching the UD027 Dock (with the drive mounted) to the rear USB port(s) if you are using a desktop computer.

B. Please ensure the USB cable and power adapter are attached properly.C. Please check if the LED of UD027Dock is on or not when the drive is

mounted and powered on.D. Please ensure the drive has been formatted properly. Right-click on

“Computer” → select “Manage” → open “Disk Management” (under “Storage”) → check the drives mounted to the computer and whether they are formatted or not. Please follow the instructions of the previous section “Initialize and Format New Drives” if you are mounting a new drive.

E. Please test the UD027Dock and drive via other USB3.0 or 2.0 ports on other computers if available.

F. Please test the UD027Dock and drive with other USB3.0 or USB2.0 cables (for printers etc.) if available.

G. Please test the UD027Dock and drive with other 12V2A power adapters if available.

H. If the issue remains, please contact TECKNET Customer Care Center and let us know the details of your drive, motherboard, computer, OS etc. (as well as the model & version) with a screen shot of the “Disk Management” & “Disk Drives” windows under “Device Manager”.

8. Click “Finish” to start to format the volume.

9. The formatting will take 5 to 30 seconds. When the formatting is completed, the new volume will be ready for any use.

3. Right-click on the new unallocated drive and select “New Simple Volume”. This will start to “add a new volume” and format it.

1. Please ensure you have installed the drive to the UD027 Dock properly and connect the Dock to the computer. Right-click on “My Computer” → select “Manage” → open “Disk Management” (under “Storage”) → a pop-up window will appear suggesting a new drive, which needs to be initialized. Please select the disk and click OK to Initialize it.

Note:A. If you are mounting a drive which is no larger

than 2TB and using Windows Vista or an earlier operating system, then it is recommended to initialize with the partition style MBR.

B. If you are mounting a drive larger than 2TB, then it is recommended to initialize with the partition style GPT. Otherwise you will only get 2TB of the drive applicable and the rest will not be initialized.

C. If you close this window by mistake or the window does not appeared, right-click on the “Disk Number” and select “Initialize Disk” to get the window to appear.Product Features

• Tool free design, easy to install and swap HDD• Made from high-quality plastics and galvanized steel with precise engineering• Suitable for all 2.5” and 3.5” HDDs• High speed interface and high compatibility• Driver free, supports Windows 2003/XP/VISTA/Win 7/Win8/Mac OS• Plug and play, no need to restart your computer• Support hot-swap

Package Contents1 x TECKNET UD027 Hard Drive Docking Station1 x 100-240V AC Power Adapter 1 x USB 3.0 Data Cable 1 x User Manual1 x Warranty Card

Installation Guide1. Mount a 2.5 or 3.5 inch SATA Drive to the UD027Dock.

2. Connect the UD027 Dock to a computer using the USB data cable.

Remove DeviceNote: Before you remove the device, please stop any data R&W processes first; otherwise, if you force-remove the device, it may damage the data.

1.Remove device from Windows OS: Click the icon on the Windows toolbar in the bottom right corner of the desktop, and the prompt “Eject Go to Final Lap” will appear. Click the prompt will then show the “Safe to Remove Hardware” message. You can now remove the device safely. Alternatively, right-click My Computer → select Computer Management → Device Manager → Disk Drivers, and click the drive that needs to be unmounted to remove your device safely.

2. Remove device from Mac OS: Select the external hardware icon, click and drag it to trash can, and you can now safely remove the device.

3. Attach the Power Adapter cable (input AC 100-240V, output DC12V 2.5AD) to the UD027 Dock and the other end to the AC power source (AC 100-240V). Turn the Dock ON via the ON/OFF switch and a yellow indicator will light up.

4. A few seconds later, the computer will show “safely remove hardware and eject media” and “disk management” (see picture below). The hard drive mounted on the UD027 Dock is now ready for use. The “Eject media and remove devices safely” icon will pop-up on the right side of the Windows Taskbar. The hard drive will also come up in My Computer.

5. When the hard drive is working and available, the blue indicator will remain ON or flash

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.1.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This sheet contains important safety and

operating instructions. 2.Before using the product, read all instructions and caution markings on the

product, accessories and device using our product. 3.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

4.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

5.Keep the product away from fire or explosion may occur.6.For indoor use only. Do not expose to rain, water, excess moisture or snow.7.Do not place product in or near inflammable, explosive or hazardous object.8.Do not place in or near water, rain, excess moisture or extreme heat. 9.Do not operate product with damaged cord or plug.10.Do not operate product if it has been damaged in any way. 11.Do not disassemble the product. Disassembly may result in a risk of safety

hazards. 12.Do not throw or shake the product13.To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the product from the power

supply when not in use or switch off the power supply

DisclaimerEvery effort has been made to ensure that the information and procedures in this guide are accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions and we reserve the right to make any changes without further notice to any products mentioned herein.

Limited 18-Month Warranty:What this warranty covers.Shenzhen Unchain Technology Co., LTD. (Manufacturer: “Unchain”) warrants to the original purchaser of this TeckNet product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship. What the period of coverage is.Unchain warrants the TeckNet product for 18 Months.What will we do to correct problems? Unchain will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). What is not covered by this warranty?All above warranties are null and void if the TeckNet product is not provided to Unchain for inspection upon Unchain’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Unchain determines that the TeckNet product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with. The TeckNet Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood, earthquake, lightning, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or system equipment modification or alteration.How to claim the warrantyPlease contact retailers or visit TeckNet website www.tecknet.co.uk for more information

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