User manual

Thank you for purchasing the MANHATTAN

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 to

SATA/IDE Adapter, Model 179195.

This convenient device connects SATA, SATA-enhanced, IDE and

enhanced-IDE hard disks to desktop and notebook computers using a

USB port to more easily transfer, share and back up les or store large

le archives on external drives.

Installation of the adapter is quick and simple, so you’ll soon be enjoying

the benets of these features:

• Supports data transfer SATA speeds up to 1.5 Gbps and Hi-Speed

USB 2.0 speeds up to 480 Mbps

• Supports 48-bit LBA (Logical Block Addressing) for drives up to 750 GB

• Fits external SATA and IDE hard disks up to 5.25”

• Plug and Play; hot-swappable; Windows, Mac and Linux compatible

• Lifetime Warranty

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Do not store or operate this device in excessive heat or humidity.

If the initial installation attempt fails, go to My Computer / Control Panel

/ System Properties / Device Manager and remove any items tagged with

a question mark (?) or exclamation point (!).

1. Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 to SATA/IDE Adapter to the HDD

IDE port and the computer’s USB port.

2. Windows will detect a new device and automatically install the driver.

NOTE: No added software is needed for basic operation of this device.

To use the one-touch backup button/function, however, the included

software needs to be installed (Step 3 below).

• To verify the connection, go to My Computer / Control Panel / System

Properties / Device Manager. Open “Hard disk controllers” to display

the newly added hard disk drive.

• If connecting to a brand new hard disk drive, use “Fdisk” to set its

capacity. NOTE: This will destroy any data on the HDD. Back up any

data on the drive rst if it needs to be saved. Format the HDD using

standard procedures. If its icon appears on the desktop but you can’t