VIPowER VP-8058L Using the +5V/+12V AC/DC Power Adapter, Device is now ready to use

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3.Using the +5V/+12V AC/DC Power Adapter:

a.With the Power Select switch in the OFF (MIDDLE) position, plug in the 6-pin connector-end of the power adapter into its corresponding +5V/+12V power-in connector on the USBdock.

b.Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into an AC power source outlet.

4.Set the Power Select Switch to an ON position:

a.When using the external power adapter, set the switch to the LEFT position. (Note that the green LED on the USBdock should be lit, indicating power ON.) This allows the device to warm up before connecting to the USB port.

IMPORTANT

All drive devices must be powered up and ready to use before plugging into the computer’s USB port.

b.When using the USB interface for power, set switch to the RIGHT position. Note: it is recommended to use the +5V/+12V power adapter whenever possible.

5.Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer; plug the other end into the USB port on the USBdock.

6.Viewing the screen, note that the plug-and-play feature will recognize the new device and assign it as a new drive. Hard disk drive partitions will also be auto-detected and assigned drive letters.

The device is now ready to use.

+5V +12V External

Power Adapter

USB Cable

USBdock

Mobile Rack with

Drive InstalledPower Cord (or direct connect

to external drive)

USBdock Connections for Operation

USBdock Installation Manual

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Contents Installation Manual Table of Contents Introduction USBdock FeaturesDrive Type +5V +5V/+12V Power Requirements2 ATA/ATAPI Device Compatibility Unpacking Your USBdockMobile Rack Stand Set Installed InstallationInstall Driver Software For Windows 98 only Install Stand Set on Mobile RackUSBdock Power Select Switch & Connector Locations Setting Up the USBdock for OperationUSBdock Power Select Switch Settings Device is now ready to use Using the +5V/+12V AC/DC Power AdapterUSBdock Connections for Operation Accessories Disconnecting the USBdock