USER'S MANUAL FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the Distance between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. TRADEMARKS MS-DOS, Windows, Windows 98/2000/ME/XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Computer *All of the third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Table of Contents: Introduction .................................................................1 System Requirements.......................................................... 2 Installation Procedure .................................................... 3 Formatting your KanguruDisk........................................4 Partitioning your KanguruDisk.......................................5 Troubleshooting..........................................................6 1. Introduction: Thank you for purchasing the KanguruDock for use with a KanguruDiskTM from Kanguru Solutions! The KanguruDock is an internal docking station for your KanguruDiskTM. Installed in a 5 1/4" bay in your PC and connected directly to the IDE controller, the KanguruDock provides ultra-fast data transfer, exceeding 1GB/Min! Compatible with any KanguruDisk, you can exchange multiple disks, greatly expanding your computers storage capabilities! The KanguruDock also allows the KanguruDisk to be locked securely in place! This product is designed to be used with the KanguruDiskTM a high capacity, high performance, portable hard disk drive and the most advanced portable storage device for personal computers available today. We invite you to use the KanguruDisk and the KanguruDock Internal as if it was an internal hard drive in your PC ­ removing it when needed to use with any other P.C. Many users actually use their primary internal drive just for booting and backing up files, and use their KanguruDisk for their normal files and programs. This makes it easy to take your data and programs with you from home to the office, or for any transportation purpose. Use your KanguruDisk with multiple PC's by installing a KanguruDock in each PC you use. Or connect your KanguruDisk externally using the KanguruAdapter and KanguruCable of your choice. Features · · · · · Quick and easy to install! Ultra DMA 100 Compatible! Key for locking KanguruDisk into place. Fits ANY 5 1/4" PC bay! 100% compatible with ALL KanguruDisks! 2. System Requirements Hardware: Desktop computer with available 5.25" bay. Operation system: Win98SE, Win-ME, Win2000, Win XP. 3. Installation Procedure: *For ease of use, please print this manual. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: When installing or using this removable storage device, please observe the following precautions to avoid the risk of electrical shock and/or damage to your data: · · · Never open your computer before unplugging it from the power outlet. If your unit comes with a power supply that connects to a power outlet, you must use a properly grounded outlet. To protect your data stored on this removable storage device, always turn off power before removing or inserting the KanguruDisk into the dock. If your PC has critical data stored in it, we recommend a full backup before installing and using your KanguruDisk system. This chapter covers the hardware and setup procedures for your new KanguruDock for use with KanguruDisk. Please read this chapter completely, following all the steps sequentially for a trouble-free installation. Step 1: Backup your files. We recommend running a full backup of your files before installing your KanguruDock. Though it highly unlikely, there is always a chance static electricity or a mistake during installation could damage your data. Step 2: Inspect contents of box(es). Inspect the contents of the box(es) you received. You are going to need the following items to install your Internal KanguruDock: 1. The KanguruDisk (portable hard drive of varying capacities) 2. The Internal KanguruDock (metal dock with a swinging front door) 3. Keys (for the lock located on front of KanguruDock) If any item is missing, please call the dealer where you purchased our product. If you have difficulty getting any missing items please call IMC directly at (508) 663-0105. Step 3: Turn power off and open your PC You will now need to open your computer to install the KanguruDock. Before doing so, be sure you have unplugged your PC. Remove the case of the computer, which is usually held on by screws in the back. You may need to refer to your PC's manual for instructions on removing the case. Caution: Do not touch any of the boards or other components inside computer without first grounding yourself by touching the computer's metal frame or power supply. This discharges any static electricity that could be damaging to your system. To minimize the risk of static electricity damage refrain from handling parts of your computer not used in this installation process. Step 4: Locate the PC's components Typical Interior Setup CD-ROM drive Power supply Internal dock can be installed here 3.5" Floppy drive BACK FRONT Internal hard drive Motherboard The IDE controller is located here in Pentium systems. Expansion boards In a 486, the IDE controller is located here. Figure 1 Before installing the KanguruDock note where each relevant computer component is located. Refer, if need be, to your system manual(s) for help (See Figure 1): 1. The power supply. 2. The internal hard drive(s) 3. The IDE controller Note: The IDE controller connector in a Pentium is built into the motherboard. Your manual will indicate where the connector is located on the motherboard. In a 486, this is typically a separate card located with the expansion boards. 4. The 40-pin ribbon cable (connecting your hard drive(s) to the controller) 5. An empty 5 1/4" drive bay for your KanguruDock. Hardware Installation & Jumper Settings Figure 2 Typical Cable Setup for Internal KanguruDock Internal KanguruDock Internal Hard drive To IDE controller on motherboard (586) or controller card (486) Power connectors Replace your original ribbon cable that was connected to your hard drive with the KanguruDock cable. The end of the cable should connect to the location to which your original cable was connected. To power supply Step 1: Install and secure the KanguruDock You will now need to install the KanguruDock. This is the metal frame with a swinging door into which the KanguruDisk is inserted (See Figure 2). 1. Remove the cover plate of an empty 5 1/4" drive bay and carefully insert the KanguruDock. Caution: Hold the KanguruDock by its sides, not the door, being careful not to break the swinging door hinges. 2. The swinging door faces outwards to the front of the PC in order for it to be accessible to the KanguruDisk. 3. Using the screws provided secure the KanguruDock into place. Using two screws on each side of the dock is recommended. Be sure the dock is flush with the front of your PC and firmly secured into the computer. Step 2: Connect the KanguruDock and Set Jumpers There are many ways to configure your internal hard drive and KanguruDock. Most all PCs have EIDE (Enhanced IDE) to support up to four IDE devices simultaneously. The EIDE configuration consists of two controllers each with two possible E/IDE devices. In Pentium PCs, the EIDE controller connections are located on the motherboard (as previously stated). Note: If you are using a 486 or lower machine you may not have EIDE. You can refer to your controller card or system manual to find out if your controller supports EIDE. If not, you can only use two IDE devices. If you already have two devices installed and you are adding the KanguruDisk, you will need to upgrade your controller card to one with Enhanced IDE capabilities. If you choose to connect your KanguruDisk and another E/IDE device together you configure the jumper settings of the devices. One device must be jumpered to "master" or "single" mode and the other must be slave. If your configuration is already setup to use only the first EIDE controller (check your motherboard) simply connect the KanguruDock to the second controller, thus eliminating the need for cable-swapping and re-arranging jumpers. Note: All KanguruDisks now utilize Ultra-DMA technology - a faster mode of operation than older, non-Ultra-DMA drives. Find out whether your internal hard drive(s) supports UDMA. If it does not (and you want to utilize UDMA technology) keep the UDMA KanguruDisk on the second controller, separate from the internal hard drive. Below is a chart of some possible configurations. Please note that "single" is used to mean either "single" or "master" because for newer devices "single" will work alone or with a slave. On older devices a "master" setting is needed for use with a slave. Configuration 1 EIDE 1 Internal HD 1 CD-ROM KanguruDock / KanguruDisk (Internal HD 2) Single Slave single (slave) slave (single) (slave) EIDE 2 Configuration 2 EIDE 1 single slave EIDE 2 Configuration 3 EIDE 1 single slave single EIDE 2 Note: Devices on EIDE1 are assumed to be daisy chained together or connected in a series. Devices on EIDE2 are also assumed to be daisy chained together or connected in a series. Connected to the rear of the KanguruDock is a 40-pin ribbon cable. This cable behaves like any standard IDE cable - the end of the cable connects to the IDE controller, while the 40-pin connectors in the middle of the cable connect to the IDE devices. Note: Before removing your original ribbon cable from your IDE controller and hard drive, make a note of the configuration and orientation of the ribbon cable. There is a colored stripe along one of the sides to indicate its pin one orientation. Record the location of the colored stripe where it connects to each device (the controller and the hard drive.) If there are no indicators, you can mark the cable with tape. When connecting the 40-pin connectors to your hard drive and IDE controller be sure to connect them properly. Review your notes concerning the orientation of each connection. On the internal hard drive, the red-colored stripe is on the side of the power connector. On your IDE controller there is a label or mark that indicates pin 1. The red stripe will be on the side of pin 1. Some points to keep in mind when choosing a setup: A) The CD-ROM drive should be used either as a slave (with a master) or as a stand-alone device. B) The KanguruDisk is removable. If you are going to be running your PC without a KanguruDisk in your KanguruDock make sure your configuration accommodates the possibility of having no EIDE device connected at times. (In this case use the dock as a stand-alone device or daisy chain it as a slave to a device jumpered to "single". This way you won't have to modify jumpers inside the PC when you take out your KanguruDisk!) C) For better performance benefits, keep UDMA devices (like the KanguruDisk) on a separate controller than non-UDMA devices. D) Adjust the jumper settings on your E/IDE devices according to your new setup. Most devices will specify on their exterior the possible jumper settings and where the jumpers are located. For jumper information you may need to refer to any product manuals or information provided with your hard drive(s) or CD-ROM. E) The KanguruDisk jumper settings are on the back of the drive in the form of three small switches. Refer to the bottom of the drive for the switch configurations and how they correspond to jumper settings (slave, master, and single). Step 3: Connect the power supply to the KanguruDock. The KanguruDock has a power connector on the back, next to the 40-pin ribbon cable. Firmly connect this cable to any one of your PC's available power supply cables. Step 4: Insert the KanguruDisk and boot your computer. CAUTION: NEVER insert or remove the KanguruDisk with the power on! Insert the KanguruDisk firmly into the KanguruDock; reconnect your PC's power; and boot up your computer. *For the sake of troubleshooting, you may not want to close up your PC until you are certain the installation was successful. If your PC does not boot up please see the troubleshooting chapter. Adjusting Your CMOS You mus ...