VIPowER Using the VPM-6248T External Enclosure, Connecting the VPM-6248T to Computer

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4. Using the VPM-6248T External Enclosure

After the first installation of the driver, you can thereafter connect or disconnect the VPM-6248T External Enclosure without powering off the computer.

Please follow the steps below when using the VPM-6248T.

These steps assume that the MobileRACK drive tray (with drive installed) is already inserted in the VPM-6248T enclosure and the latch-lock is in the lock position.

4-1 Connecting the VPM-6248T to Computer

Step 1:

Turn your computer ON.

Step 2:

Connect the USB cable to the VPM-6248T and your computer.

Step 3:

Connect the power cord/power adapter to the VPM-6248T and AC power outlet.

Step 4:

Turn the power of the VPM-6248T ON. The VPM-6248T External Drive is ready to use.

+5V/+12V

Power AdapterPower Adapter Power Cord

USB 2.0

Cable

Plug into AC

Power Outlet

Plug into USB Port on Computer

VPM-6248T Connections

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Contents VPM-6248T Proprietary Notice Contents VPM-6248T External Enclosure Features and SpecificationsIntroduction Operating Systems MobileRACKPackage Contents Package ChecklistRemove Mounting Screws to Remove Cover Hardware InstallationTemperature Control Jumper Settings Temperature Control Jumper Locations Factory Configuration with MobileRACK Configuration with the MobileRACKRemove the MobileRACK Drive Tray LED IndicatorsMounting a 3.5-inch Drive in the MobileRACK VPM-6248T Front Panel with the MobileRACKRemove Front Panel for Removable Media Drives Remove the MobileRACK Drive Tray CoverMount the Drive in the MobileRACK Drive Tray MobileRACK Drive Tray with Cover RemovedInsert Drive Tray into VPM-6248T Enclosure Connecting the VPM-6248T to a ComputerReplace the MobileRACK Drive Tray Cover Computer RequirementsSlide the Latch-switch Left to Lock VPM-6248T Connections VPM-6248T External Connector LocationsWindows 98SE Driver InstallationStep Select Win98 under the Drivers directory, then click OK Click Next Step Windows Me/2000/XP Mac OS Connecting the VPM-6248T to Computer Using the VPM-6248T External EnclosureWindows Me/2000/XP Disconnecting the VPM-6248T from ComputerWindows Mac OS Using the MobileRACK Drive TrayLatch-lock Switch Positions Method Partitioning the External USB 2.0 Hard DiskPartitioning Under Windows 98/ME At the DOS prompt, type Fdisk and press Enter Step Partitioning under Windows 2000/XP Step Step Printed on recycled paper