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.......................................................................... 7

2-1 Components......................................................................... 7
2-2 Back panel and Connectors ................................................. 8
2-3 PCB...................................................................................... 8
2-4 LED Indicators ...................................................................... 8
2-5 Installation............................................................................. 9
Assembly with one 5.25-inch IDE device ............................. 9
Assembly with one 3.5-inch HDD ...................................... 12
2-6 Connecting the VPM-62289 to a Computer ........................ 16

3. Driver Installation......................................................19

3-1 Windows 98SE.................................................................. 19
3-2 Windows Me/2000/XP ....................................................... 21
3-3 Mac OS.............................................................................. 2 2
3-4 Linux 2.4 ........................................................................... 22

4. Using the VPM-62289 External Enclosure................ 23

4-1 Connecting the VPM-62289 to Computer ........................... 23
4-2 Disconnecting the VPM-62289 from Computer .................. 26
Windows 98........................................................................ 26
Windows Me/2000/XP ........................................................ 26
Mac OS............................................................................... 27

5. Partitioning the External USB 2.0 Hard Disk ...........28

5-1 Partitioning Under Windows 98/ME .................................... 28
5-2 Partitioning under Windows 2000/XP ................................. 31