Manyèl Itilizatè Estasyon Docking LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-III USB 3.0 Doub Bay HDD

1. Plis paseview

The LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-III is a versatile USB 3.0 dual bay docking station designed for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs. It provides a convenient solution for accessing multiple hard drives, data backup, and disk cloning without the need for a computer connection. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, and maintenance of your docking station.

Imaj 1.1: Devan view of the LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-III Docking Station, showing two drive bays and LED indicators.

2. Pwodwi Features

• Supports two 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA I/II/III HDDs/SSDs simultaneously.
• USB 3.0 interface for high-speed data transfer (up to 5 Gbps).
• Backward konpatib ak USB 2.0.
• Standalone clone function (computer-independent disk duplication).
• LED indicators for power, activity, and cloning progress.
• Plug & Play functionality, no driver installation required for most operating systems.
• Konpatib ak sistèm operasyon Windows, macOS ak Linux.

3. Pake kontni

Tanpri tcheke pake a pou atik sa yo:

• LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-III Docking Station
• USB NAN KA
• Adaptè pouvwa
• Manyèl Itilizatè (dokiman sa a)

Image 3.1: Retail packaging of the LC-Power LC-DOCK-U3-III, showing the product and key features.

4. Enstriksyon Enstalasyon

Follow these steps to set up your docking station:

1. Konekte pouvwa: Connect the included power adapter to the DC 12V port on the back of the docking station and then plug it into a power outlet.
2. Connect to Computer (Optional for cloning): Connect the USB 3.0 cable from the docking station's USB 3.0 port to an available USB 3.0 port on your computer. If your computer only has USB 2.0 ports, the device will still function but at USB 2.0 speeds.
3. Mete Disk Di:
   • Ensure the docking station is powered off (ON/OFF switch in OFF position).
   • Carefully insert your 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs into the drive bays. Ensure they are firmly seated.
4. Pouvwa sou: Flip the ON/OFF switch on the back of the docking station to the ON position. The power LED will illuminate.

Image 4.1: Rear panel of the docking station, highlighting the USB 3.0 port, DC 12V power input, and ON/OFF switch.

Imaj 4.2: Egzanpample of 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch hard drives correctly inserted into the docking station bays.

5. Operasyon Enstriksyon

5.1. Data Transfer Mode (Connected to Computer)

1. Ensure the docking station is connected to your computer via the USB 3.0 cable and powered on.
2. Insert one or two SATA HDDs/SSDs into the bays.
3. Your operating system should automatically detect the drives. They will appear as removable storage devices.
4. You can now access, read, and write data to the drives as you would with any other external storage.
5. Enpòtan: Always use the "Safely Remove Hardware" option in your operating system before disconnecting the docking station or removing drives to prevent data corruption.

5.2. Standalone Clone Function

The cloning function allows you to duplicate a source drive to a target drive without a computer connection. The target drive must be equal to or larger than the source drive's capacity.

1. Preparasyon:
   • Ensure the docking station is powered off and disconnected from the computer.
   • Mete la Sous Drive (kondwi ou vle kopye DEPI a) nan la HDD1 (Source) bay.
   • Mete la Sib Drive (kondwi ou vle kopye a) nan la HDD2 (Target) bay.
   • Verify that the target drive has equal or greater capacity than the source drive. All data on the target drive will be overwritten.
2. Kòmanse klonaj:
   • Pouvwa sou estasyon an debakman an.
   • Press and hold the "Clone" button (often labeled "One Touch Clone" or similar) for approximately 3-5 seconds until the cloning progress LEDs begin to flash.
   • Release the button. The cloning process will begin.
3. Siveye Pwogrè: The LED indicators (e.g., 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) will illuminate sequentially to show the cloning progress.
4. Konplete: Once all progress LEDs are solid, the cloning process is complete.
5. Power Off and Remove: Power off the docking station before removing the drives.

Warning: Do not interrupt the cloning process. Doing so may result in data loss or corruption on both drives.

6. Antretyen

• Netwayaj: Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of the docking station. Do not use liquid cleaners or solvents.
• Depo: Lè w pa ap itilize estasyon an, sere l nan yon kote ki fre epi sèk, lwen limyè solèy dirèk ak tanperati ekstrèm.
• Manyen: Handle the docking station and hard drives with care to avoid physical damage. Avoid dropping or subjecting the device to strong impacts.

NAN. Depanaj

8. Espesifikasyon

9. Enfòmasyon sou Sekirite

• Do not expose the device to moisture, dust, or extreme temperatures.
• Sèvi ak adaptè kouran ki vini ak li a sèlman. Itilizasyon adaptè ki pa otorize ka domaje aparèy la epi anile garanti a.
• Pa eseye demonte oswa repare aparèy la tèt ou. Konfye tout antretyen bay pèsonèl kalifye.
• Kenbe aparèy la lwen gwo chan mayetik.
• Asire w ke gen bon vantilasyon toutotou aparèy la pandan l ap fonksyone.

10. Garanti ak sipò

LC-Power products are covered by a limited warranty. For detailed warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official LC-Power website. For technical support, troubleshooting assistance, or to inquire about replacement parts, please contact LC-Power customer service through their official channels.

LC-Power Official Websit: www.lc-power.com