VIPowER USBDock VP-8058 - Manual (Page 7)

USBdock Installation Manual 5
3. Using the +5V/+12V AC/DC Power Adapter:
a. With the Power Select switch in the OFF (MIDDLE) position, plug in the
6-pin connector-end of the power adapter into its corresponding +5V/+12V
power-in connector on the USBdock.
b. Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter and the other end into
an AC power source outlet.
4. Set the Power Select Switch to an ON position:
a. When using the external power adapter, set the switch to the LEFT position.
(Note that the green LED on the USBdock should be lit, indicating power
ON.) This allows the device to warm up before connecting to the USB port.
IMPORTANT
All drive devices must be powered up and ready to use
before plugging into the computer’s USB port.
b. When using the USB interface for power, set switch to the RIGHT position.
Note: it is recommended to use the +5V/+12V power adapter whenever possible.
5. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer; plug the
other end into the USB port on the USBdock.
6. Viewing the screen, note that the plug-and-play feature will recognize the new
device and assign it as a new drive. Hard disk drive partitions will also be
auto-detected and assigned drive letters.
The device is now ready to use.
USB Cable
USBdock
USBdock Connections for Operation
+5V +12V
External
Power Adapter
Mobile Rack with
Drive Installed
(or direct connect
to external drive)
Power Cord