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Introduction .....................................................................................2
Safety information ...........................................................................2
Features............................................................................................2
Setting up your hard drive enclosure................................................3
Using your enclosure........................................................................6
Backing up your files ........................................................................ 6
Disconnecting the enclosure from your computer ............................ 9
Troubleshooting .............................................................................10
Specifications................................................................................. 10
Legal notices .................................................................................. 10
One-year limited warranty.............................................................11
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Dynex DX-PHD25 external
hard drive enclosure kit. This Dynex USB 2.0 2.5" PATA Hard Drive
Enclosure lets you access your data at transfer speeds of 480Mbps,
following the USB 2.0 standard. You can install a 2.5" PATA hard drive
(HDD) by simply installing it into the enclosure, then you can easily
backup, restore, and synchronize your data using the one-touch backup
button.
Safety information
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
device to rain or moisture.
Important safety instructions
• This device is to be used in temperatures of 41~95°F (5~35°C).
Temperatures exceeding these limits may damage your hard
drive or the enclosure. Avoid heat sources or direct sunlight.
• This device can be stored in a humidity range of between 10%
and 90%, and can be operated in a humidity range of between
5% and 80%.
• Do not connect the device to your computer without taking
precautions to avoid electrostatic discharge or short circuits,
which could damage the device or your computer.
• Do not place this device close to a source of strong magnetic
fields (such as a computer screen, TV, radio, or speaker). Strong
magnetic fields can affect the reliability of data transfer to and
from the device.
• Do not place anything heavy on top of the device.
• Use only the accessories provided in the accessory package.
• Before you install or use the device, read the user manual and
assemble the enclosure carefully.
• To prevent short circuits, do not leave any metal objects inside
the enclosure when installing the hard drive.
• To prevent short circuits, do not use the device close to water,
rain, or high humidity.
System requirements
• A 2.5” PATA hard drive
• Computer with built-in USB 2.0 port
• Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Mac OS X v10.4 or
newer
• Intel Pentium II 350 MHz-compatible or G3 processor or greater
• Minimum 128 MB RAM
For best performance and reliability, install the latest updates and
service packs (SP) for Windows (go to the Start menu and select
Windows Update).
Features
• Provides a USB 2.0 interface compatible with prior USB 1.1
standard.
• Supports up to 320 GB 2.5" PATA interface hard drive.
• Supports a high-speed data transfer rate of up to 480Mbps.
• One-touch backup button to easily backup, restore, and
synchronize data between your Windows PC and the enclosure.
• Has a power On button, with data active indicator.
• Rapid heat dissipation.
• Supports Plug-and-Play and is hot-swappable.
• Patented strong aluminum design. Simple to set up and easy to
use.
• Bundled with the BackOnTrack backup software (for Windows OS
only).
Package contents
• DX-PHD25 USB 2.0 2.5” PATA hard drive enclosure (1)
• Hi-speed USB 2.0 Y cable - A to Mini B (1)
• Utility CD with User Guide and backup software included (1)
• Quick Setup Guide (1)
• Screwdriver (1)
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within your hard drive
enclosure.
This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature
accompanying your hard drive
enclosure.
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