WiebeTech Laptop Docking Station NBDDV4 User Manual

Notebook DriveDock™ v4  
USER’S MANUAL  
Revised May 21, 2007  
Features  
Dual, daisy-chainable FireWire ports  
USB 2.0 mini port  
Bus powered through FireWire, plus two options for  
external power  
LEDs show when unit is receiving power as well as  
power output status  
Host-detection LEDs indicate connection to either  
FireWire or USB host  
Installation Instructions  
1. Check the accessories packaged with your Notebook DriveDock. Please contact WiebeTech if any items are  
missing or damaged. The box should contain:  
NBDDv4  
NBDD8v4  
Notebook DriveDock unit  
FireWire 800 cable  
1
1
Notebook DriveDock unit  
FireWire 400 cable  
1
1
Hard drive screws  
Rubber bumpers  
4
6
Hard drive screws  
Rubber bumpers  
4
6
Manual and Warranty information  
(on CD)  
Manual and Warranty information  
(on CD)  
2. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the parts of your new Notebook DriveDock. This will aid you in  
the remaining steps. (FireWire 400 ports will be FireWire 800 ports on NBDD8v4)  
A +12V power input from optional AC  
LEDs:  
adapter  
a +12V DC power input is present  
b Unit is connected to USB host  
c Hard drive access  
B DC input for 4-pin power connector  
C USB 2.0 mini port  
D Dual FireWire Ports  
d Unit is connected to FireWire host  
e 4-pin power input is present  
f +5V Power output to drive  
E Power switch (On / Off)  
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Usage with Macintosh Computers  
Compatibility  
The Notebook DriveDock v4 is fully plug-and-play under Mac OS X. No drivers are needed. The USB 2.0 port is  
USB 1.1 compatible.  
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes  
If the hard drive attached to the DriveDock is already formatted, an icon representing the drive’s  
volume will appear (mount) on the desktop. You can begin using the volume right away. If the drive  
is unformatted, a message will appear on the desktop saying that the disk is unreadable. You can  
use OS X’s Disk Utility to easily format the drive.  
Eject the volume before powering down the unit by dragging the volume’s icon to the trash bin, or by  
selecting the volume then pressing Command-E.  
Booting from your DriveDock  
Some Macs support booting from a FireWire device. To activate this feature, you must first install OS X on the  
external volume. The easiest way to do this is to clone an existing system drive using a utility such as Carbon Copy  
Cloner or Super Duper. Next, go to System Preferences Æ Startup Disk. A window will list the available bootable  
volumes. Select the volume from which you wish to boot. Another method is to hold down the Option key during  
boot up. A screen should appear that allows you to select the volume you wish to use. This is useful if you wish to  
boot from your dock only some of the time.  
Usage with Windows Operating System  
Compatibility  
The Notebook DriveDock v4 is fully plug-and-play with Windows XP and Vista. No drivers are needed on these  
operating systems. On systems running Windows 98SE or ME, the dock is plug-and-play through FireWire. The  
USB2 port is USB 1.1 compatible.  
Mounting and Ejecting Volumes  
If the hard drive attached to the dock is already formatted, you can begin using the volume right away. When the  
dock and drive are properly connected and turned on, a window may open to allow you  
access to the volume. If no window appears, you can find the volume by double-clicking the  
“My Computer” icon.  
(Windows XP, Vista)  
Eject the volume before powering down the unit by single-clicking the green arrow icon on the task bar, then selecting  
“Safely remove….” Windows will indicate when it is safe to disconnect the dock.  
Shutting down the unit without first ejecting the volume can result in data loss.  
(Windows ME, 2000)  
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Technical Specifications  
Product Codes  
Interface  
NBDDv4, NBDD8v4  
FireWire 400 (NBDDv4) or 800 (NBDD8v4) using OXFW911  
USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB 1.1)  
100-240VAC +12V / 3A (not included—WiebeTech Part # PWR-3)  
(+12V): +12V DC Jack  
Optional Power Supply  
Power Input  
(+12V / +5V): Standard disk drive 4-pin Molex power jack  
Power Output  
Power Switch  
Host Indicators  
+5V at 0.75A  
On / Off  
FireWire host attached LED  
USB host attached LED  
Access Indicator  
Operating Temperature  
Operating Humidity  
Bus Powering  
Provides visual indication of hard drive activity  
50 – 85° Fahrenheit (10 – 30° Celsius)  
5% to 95%, noncondensing  
Converts FireWire bus power to +5V  
2.5” PATA/ATAPI drives  
Compatibility  
Operating System  
Windows XP  
Mac OS X  
Linux distributions that support FireWire  
Shipping Weight  
Dimensions  
2 pounds (including accessories)  
3.2” x 2.2” x 0.95” (81mm x 56mm x 24mm)  
Dimensions are exclusive of attached plates, drives, and cables.  
1-year limited warranty. See warranty statement for details and limitations. WiebeTech  
offers free phone support for 90 days after purchase (1-866-744-8722). After 90 days,  
email support is available at [email protected].  
Warranty  
Notebook DriveDock is a trademark of WiebeTech LLC. Other marks are the property of their respective owners.  
© 2007 WiebeTech LLC. All rights reserved.  
FCC Compliance Statement: “This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This  
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.”  
Tested to comply  
with FCC standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
In the event that you experience Radio Frequency Interference, you should take the following steps to resolve the problem:  
1)  
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3)  
Ensure that the bottom plate and case of your attached drive is grounded, either to the DriveDock case or to an Earth ground.  
Use a FireWire cable with RFI reducing ferrites on each end.  
Use a power supply with an RFI reducing ferrite approximately 5 inches from the DC plug.  
If you have any questions or problems, please contact [email protected] for technical support. If you are  
interested in purchasing more WiebeTech products, check our website or contact [email protected]. We  
appreciate being able to serve you!  
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