USB 3.0 2.5" SATA Hard Disk Drive Enclosure
RF-HD3025
User Guide
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Do not place anything heavy on top of the
device.
Use only the accessories provided in the
accessory package.
Before you install or use the device, read the
user manual and assemble the enclosure
carefully.
To prevent short circuits, do not leave any
metal objects inside the enclosure when
installing the hard drive.
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Rocketfish RF-HD3025 external hard drive
enclosure kit.
The USB 3.0 Rocketfish 2.5" SATA hard drive
enclosure lets you install a high-speed SATA hard
drive and connect it to a computer via a USB 3.0
port.
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transfers data at 5 gigabits
per second. That's up to 10 times faster than USB
2.0. The enclosure is backward-compatible with
USB 2.0. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers
data at the USB 1.1 speed of up to 12 Mb/s.
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To prevent short circuits, do not use the device
close to water, rain, or high humidity.
Features
The enclosure offers a backup function as well,
which lets you backup, restore, and synchronize
your data.
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Provides a USB 3.0 interface, compatible with
the prior USB 2.0 standard.
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Supports up to 500 GB 2.5" SATA interface hard
drive (maximum height of the hard disk is
9.5 mm).
Safety information
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
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Supports SuperSpeed, high-speed, and
not expose this device to rain or moisture.
full-speed data transfer rate of up to 5.0 Gbps.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
One-button backup to easily backup, restore,
and synchronize data between your Windows
PC and the enclosure.
Has one power-on LED, with backup active
indicator.
Rapid heat dissipation.
Supports Plug-and-Play and is hot-swappable.
Durable, flexible, compact, and easy to use.
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This symbol indicates that dangerous
voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within your hard drive
enclosure.
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This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature
accompanying your hard drive
enclosure.
Package contents
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USB 3.0 2.5" SATA hard drive enclosure
USB 3.0 Y cable (A to Micro-B)
Utility CD (user manual and software)
Quick Setup Guide
Carrying pouch
Accessories
Important safety instructions
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This device is to be used in temperatures of
41~95°F (5~35°C). Temperatures exceeding
these limits may damage your hard drive or the
enclosure. Avoid heat sources or direct
sunlight.
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Screws (4)
Screwdriver
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This device can be stored in a humidity range
of between 10% and 90%, and can be operated
in a humidity range of between 5% and 80%.
Do not connect the device to your computer
without taking precautions to avoid
electrostatic discharge or short circuits, which
could damage the device or your computer.
Do not place this device close to a source of
strong magnetic fields (such as a computer
screen, TV, radio, or speaker). Strong magnetic
fields can affect the reliability of data transfer
to and from the device.
System requirements
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One formatted 2.5" SATA hard drive.
PC or Macintosh computer with an available
USB 3.0 port. (You can connect to a USB 2.0
port, but it will only run at USB 2.0 speeds).
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Supports Microsoft Windows XP, Windows
Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems.
Supports Mac OS X version 10.4 or higher
operating system (USB 2.0 only).
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For highest performance and reliability, install the
latest updates and service pack (SP). For Windows,
go to the Start menu and select Windows Update.
Setting up your hard drive
enclosure
Installing your hard drive in the
enclosure
Physical description
Read the safety precautions before you install your
hard drive in the enclosure:
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Use only the accessories provided.
Make sure that you first touch an unpainted,
grounded metal object to discharge any static
electricity stored on your clothing or body
before touching any electronic components.
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Handle the printed circuit board (PCB) edges
only. Avoid touching the onboard electronic
components.
To install your hard drive in the enclosure:
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Slide the lock switch to the left to open the
enclosure.
Front
Lock switch to open the case
Back
Backup button with
power/activity LED
USB 3.0 Micro-B port
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Remove the four screws from the printed
circuit board, then remove the printed circuit
board.
Status indicators
The following table describes the power-on and
backup active LED.
Operating mode LED status
Description
Solid
The hard drive is turned on.
Starting mode
Flashing
Data is being transmitted between your computer
and the hard drive.
Active mode
Off
The hard drive is turned off.
Disconnect mode
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Connect the hard drive to the SATA connector
on the printed circuit board.
To connect the enclosure to your computer:
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Plug the smaller USB 3.0 (Micro-B type)
connector on the USB Y cable (provided) into
the port on the enclosure.
Extra USB power connector
SATA
connector
USB 3.0 A-type connector
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Secure the hard drive to the printed circuit
board with the screws (4) provided.
USB 3.0 Micro B connector
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Plug the other end of the cable into USB ports
on your computer. For additional power,
connect the extra USB connector to the
computer, especially for large capacity hard
drives.
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Place the printed circuit board/hard drive
assembly into the enclosure with the hard
drive face down, then secure it into the
enclosure with the screws (4) you previously
removed.
The operating system automatically detects
and sets up the new drive.
If the drive is correctly detected, a new drive
letter is assigned to the enclosure.
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For Macintosh computers, the new drive
letter appears on the desktop.
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For PCs, the new drive letter appears in My
Computer (Computer).
Note for Windows users: If you do not see an
additional drive in your system, you must format the
new drive. See “ Formatting the hard drive in Windows”
on page 6 for more information.
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Replace the top cover and slide the lock switch
to the right to lock the enclosure.
Connecting the enclosure to your
computer
Notes for Macintosh users: If you do not see an
additional drive in your system, select Disk Utilities
from the Utilities folder, then select the external
enclosure and format the drive to meet your
requirements.
Notes:
Make sure that you have already installed a hard drive
into the enclosure before you connect your enclosure
to your computer.
For new hard drives, you need to initialize and partition
your hard drive before it will appear in Windows
Explorer or on your Mac desktop. Refer to your hard
drive manufacturer's documentation or see " Creating
A New Partition" on page 6.
For optimal performance, make sure that your laptop
or PC has USB 3.0 ports.
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Go to All Tasks, then click on Format from the
Creating A New Partition
menu.
Note: For new hard drives, you need to initialize and
Select the file system and other choices you
partition your hard drive before it will appear in
Windows Explorer.
want, then click OK.
The best way to partition a new hard drive is by
using the manufacturer’s program. Most hard
drives should come with a CD that includes its
installation program. If not, visit the
manufacturer's website to see if a download is
available. If the manufacturer’s program is not
available, try the following instead:
Creating a new partition in Mac OS X
10.4 or higher
If you are using a new hard drive, you may need to
initialize it first. Initialize your internal hard drive
using Drive Setup from the Mac OS CD that came
with your computer.
Caution: Doing the following will erase any existing data
on the drive. If the drive is damaged and you wish to
recover the data, continuing may overwrite the
existing information!
To initialize a Hard Drive:
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Start your computer from the Mac OS CD.
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Locate the Utilities folder on the Mac OS CD and
double-click it to open the folder.
Creating a new partition in
Windows XP/Vista/7
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Double-click Drive Setup.
In the list of drives, select the drive you want to
initialize, then click Initialize.
To create a new partition in Windows XP/Vista/7:
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Right click My Computer, then click Manage.
To format your hard drive with Mac OS Extended format:
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Select Disk Management under Storage on the
This method of formatting hard drives allows for
more efficient use of hard drive storage space.
left pane.
Windows should now give you the option to
initialize the disk. If not, locate the new drive,
right click on the new disk (where it says “New
Simple Volume”) and choose Initialize.(This step
may not be required for some hard drives)
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Click Custom Setup.
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Select the Type menu in the Volume Info area,
then choose Mac OS Extended Format.
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Resize the volumes if desired.
When ready, click OK, then click Initialize.
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Follow the prompts in the wizard.
Once complete, locate your hard drive in the
bottom right pane. Right-click on the area with
a status bar (to the right of the “New Simple
Volume” area) and click New Partition.
Continue following the directions of the
wizard. The recommended partition type is
“primary” and the recommended file system is
“NTFS.” Note that Windows XP limits FAT32
partitions to only 32 GB.
If initialization fails, do the following:
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Choose Initialization Options from the Functions
menu.
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Click the checkbox next to Low level format, then
click OK. Choosing this option adds significant
time to the initialization process.
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Formatting the hard drive on a Mac
You should now be able to see the drive in
Windows Explorer.
To format the hard drive:
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Start the Disk Utility tool (under Applications).
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Select the new hard drive you are trying to
Formatting the hard drive in Windows
install.
To format the hard drive using Windows:
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Click the Erase tab.
Note: Formatting is only required for a new hard drive.
Do not format a drive that contains valuable data that
you want to save.
Choose a volume format and assign a name to
the new drive, then click Erase.
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Click Start, then click Control Panel.
Click Performance and Maintenance (in Windows 7
click System and Security), then click Administrative
Tools.
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Click Computer Management, then click Disk
Management from the menu on the left side of
the screen.
Click on the new drive, then click on the Action
tab at the top of the screen.
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Click Next. The Roxio End-User License
Installing the software
Agreement screen opens.
The installation CD includes backup software to
enable you to back up your files.
Note: This Roxio Back On Track software runs only on
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP
computers using USB.
Important: Before installing the backup software,
make sure that your Windows operating system has
been updated to the latest service pack. To make sure
you have the latest service pack, run Windows Update.
No additional driver is required.
To install Roxio Back On Track:
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Save all files and close all programs.
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Insert the included CD into your optical drive.
The introductory screen opens.
Or, if the screen does not open, double-click
the Run.exe file on the CD.
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Read the license agreement, then click on “I
accept the terms of the License Agreement.”
Click NEXT to proceed. The Choose Setup Type
screen opens.
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Click Install Backup Software. The Welcome screen
opens.
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Choose the setup type, then click Next to start
installation. The Ready to Install screen opens.
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Click Install to install the software.
The first time you run the software, the Product
Registration screen opens.
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Complete the product registration information
as prompted (first time only). The main screen
opens.
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When installation is complete, the Setup Wizard
Completed screen opens.
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To back up or restore files, follow the on-screen
guide. For help, press F1 or click Help.
10 Click Finish to complete the installation.
Backing up your files
Using your enclosure
The Backup Files project lets you back up
important files to a disc, hard drive, or other
storage device. A Backup Files project can be
scheduled to run daily, weekly, or monthly. Large
backups are automatically spread across as many
discs as required.
Starting Roxio Back On Track
To start Roxio Back On Track:
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Press the backup button (the button with the
Rocketfish logo on it) on the front of the
enclosure.
Begin by selecting the drive or folder containing
the files you would like to archive. You can choose
to archive all the files in the selected path or just
certain types of files. Several preset file categories
are available. Finally, schedule the project to run
on a regular basis, or click the action button to
begin recording now.
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Click Start, BackOnTrack (folder), then click
BackOnTrack.
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.cgm, .clp, .cmt, .cpt, .cur, .dcx, .dds, .dib, .djvu,
.drw, .drz, .dwg, .dxf, .emf, .eps, .epsf, .fax, .fi,
.fmf, .fpx, .fxo, .fxs, .g3, .g3n, .gif, .gmf, .grb, .gro,
.gsm, .gtif, .hpi, .icb, .icl, .ico, .ilbm, .img, .indd,
.indt, .iw44, .lbm, .lwi, .mac, .macp, .mix, .mng,
.mod, .mpnt, .msp, .ncr, .ngg, .nlm, .nol, .odg,
.paint, .pat, .pcd, .pct, .pcx, .pdl, .pdp, .pict,
.pmd, .pmg, .png, .pnm, .pnt, .pntg, .pp4, .pp5,
.ppm, .prm, .psd, .psp, .pspimage, .pub, .qti,
.qxd, .qxt, .rgb, .rle, .rppm, .sci, .sgi, .slddrw, .svg,
.svg2, .targa, .tcw, .tga, .tif, .tiff, .vda, .vdx, .vsd,
.vss, .vst, .vsx, .vtx, .wmf, .wmz, and .wpg. Your
entire My Pictures folder (Windows XP) or
Pictures folder (Windows Vista and Windows 7)
is included if it is located on the drive or in the
folder you selected to archive.
Selecting files to back up
You can back up all of the files in a selected path or
limit your project to certain file categories. The
following categories can be selected from the
project window: Email, Financial, Music, Photos,
Productivity, and Video and Recorded TV. You can
also create one custom category.
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Productivity: All files with the following file name
extensions --- .bk0, .bk1, .bk2, .bk3, .bk4, .bk5,
.bk6, .bk7, .bk8, .doc, .docm, .docx, .dot, .dotm,
.dotx, .lwp, .odt, .ott, .pdf, .ps, .rtf, .txt, .wpd,
.wps, .wpt, .wri, .123, .dif, .ods, .ots, .qpw, .wk1,
.wk3, .wk4, .wks, .xla, .xlam, .xlr, .xls, .xlsb, .xlsm,
.xlsx, .xlt, .xltm, .xltx, .odp, .otp, .pot, .potm,
.potx, .ppa, .ppam, .pps, .ppsm, .ppsx, .ppt,
.pptm, .pptx, .prz, .shw, .mpp, .wp, .wp6, .wmlx,
and .oft. In Windows XP, your my Documents
folder, with the exception of your My Pictures,
My Videos, My DVDs, and My Music folders, is
included if it is located on the drive or in the
folder you selected to archive. In Windows
Vista and Windows 7, your Documents folder
with the exception of your Pictures, Videos,
DVDs, and Music folders, is included if it is
located on the drive or in the folder you
selected to archive.
By default, files will be selected based on the
following criteria:
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All files in the selected path: All files on the drive or
folder you selected to archive.
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Email: All files with the following file name
extensions --- .dbx, .eml, .eudora, .mozilla, .msg,
.pbx, .pst, .wab, .mbx, .mim, .mime, .mlm, .wcm,
and .pfc.
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Financial: All files with the following file name
extensions ---.mbf, .mny, .ofc, .ptb, .ptdb, .q00,
.q01, .q02, .q03, .q04, .q05, .q06, .q07, .q08,
.q09, .q98, .qba, .qbb, .qbi, .qbw, .qbx, .qdb,
.qdf, .qdt, .qel, .qif, .qph, .sdb, .t01, .t02, .t03,
.t04, .t05, .t06, .ta0, .ta1, .ta2, .ta3, .ta4, .ta5, .ta8,
.ta9, .tax, .qmd, .mn4, .txf, .tax2008, .tax2009,
.tax2010, and .tax2011.
Music: All files with the following file name
extensions --- .669, .aa, .aac, .aif, .aifc, .aiff, .amf,
.amr, .apl, .au, .bwf, .cda, .cdda, .dcm, .far, .flac,
.it, .itz, .kar, .m3u, .m3url, .m4a, .m4b, .m4p,
.mdz, .mid, .midi, .miz, .mp1, .mp2v, .mp3,
.mpga, .mpv2, .mtm, .nsa, .nst, .ogg, .okt, .pls,
.qcp, .ra, .rmi, .s3m, .s3z, .sd2, .shn, .snd, .stm,
.stz, .ult, .ulw, .voc, .wav, .wax, .wma, .wpl, .xm,
.xpl, .asx, and .m4u. Your entire My Music folder
(Windows XP) or Music folder (Windows Vista
and Windows 7) is included if it is located on
the drive or in the folder you selected to
archive.
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Video and Recorded TV: All files with the following
file name extensions - .3g2, .3gp, .3gp2, .3gpp,
.amc, .asf, .avi, .cin, .dv, .flc, .ivf, .m15, .m1v,
.m2p, .m2v, .m4e, .m4v, .m75, .mov, .mp4, .mpe,
.mpeg, .mpg, .mpm, .mpv, .mswmm, .nsv, .ogm,
.qt, .qtl, .qts, .rm, .rmvb, .rp, .rt, .rts, .rtsp, .rv,
.sdv, .smi, .smil, .sml, .ssm, .swf, .vfw, .wm, .wmd,
.wmv, .wmx, .wvx, .xmz, .m1p, .mp2, .vbs, .xtl,
.dvr-ms, and .wtv. Your My Videos folder
(Windows XP) or Videos folder (Windows Vista
and Windows 7) is included if it is located on
the drive or in the folder you selected to
archive.
Tip: You can add to the list of file extensions included in
any file category by using the controls on the Backup
options panel. See “Backup Files options“ on page 12
for more information.
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Photos: All files with the following file name
extensions --- .cam, .cr2, .crw, .dcr, .j2c, .j2k, .jfi,
.jfif, .jif, .jp2, .jpe, .jpeg, .jpg, .jpx, .k25, .kdc, .kqp,
.mrw, .nef, .orf, .pef, .pmp, .raf, .raw, .srf, .thm,
.3ds, .ai, .ait, .ani, .art, .b3d, .bmp, .can, .cdr, .cdt,
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Click Browse and use the Browse for Folder
window to select the drive or folder containing
the files you would like to archive.
Note: Files stored on different source drives cannot be
archived in the same Backup Files project.
Creating a custom category
Most computer files are defined by the two-,
three-, or four-letter extension placed at the end of
their names. Plain text files, for example, can be
identified by their .txt file extension. When you
record a Backup Files project, the program is
simply searching your computer for files with
extensions that correspond to the categories you
selected. If you want to archive files that are not
included on any of the pre-defined lists, you could
choose to archive all files or edit one of the
existing categories (see “Backup Files options“ on
page 12 for more information), or you could create
your own custom list of file extensions that will
appear as the category called My Custom
Category.
Select the types of files you wish to archive.
Choose either All files in the selected path or Only
files in the following categories.
If you selected only files in the following
categories, select the file categories you would
like to archive. The choices are Email, Financial,
Music, Photos, Productivity, and Video and Recorded TV.
If you created a custom category, it will also be
available. See "Creating a custom category" on
page 10 for more information.
Note: Hold your mouse pointer over an icon to see the
category it represents.
To create a custom file category:
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If you want, place a check mark in the Only
archive files changed since checkbox to limit the
backup to files that have been modified since
the date you select. To change the date, click
the date box arrow to open the calendar. When
you click a date in the calendar, the date is
automatically entered into the date box.
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Click Options.
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Select a destination for your archived files from
the Destination Selection list. The destination can
be a hard drive, a disc recorder, or another type
of storage device.
To compress or encrypt your backup, click
Advanced and select the appropriate settings:
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Compression-Click the Compress check box if
you would like the back up files created for
this project to be compressed.
Compression reduces file size. The amount
of compression varies based on the types of
files you back up. Compressed files take
longer to restore than uncompressed files.
Encryption-Click the Encrypt check box to
require a password to open or restore your
backup project. Type a password for this
project in the space provided and again in
the confirmation box.
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Click File Backup on the left side of the Options
window. The File Category options are
displayed on the right side of the window.
Click My Custom Category.
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Type a file extension into the Extension text box.
It is not necessary to include the period.
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Click Add. The file extension is added to the list
Caution: If you forget or lose your password, you will not
be able to open or restore your backup project.
box on the right.
Continue adding file extensions one at a time
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Click the action
button to run the project
until you are finished.
now. To schedule your project, choose one of
the options in Step 3 on the project window.
For more information about scheduling a
project, see "Using the Backup Files scheduler"
on page 11.
To remove a file extension from your list, click
its name in the list box, then click Remove.
Click OK to save your list as My Custom
Category. This new category is added to the list
of file categories in the project window.
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To save your project, click Save. Enter a name for
the project, then click OK. If you decided to run
the project now, a progress screen will inform
you when the project has been completed.
Click Done to return to the project window.
Note: Scheduled projects must be saved before they can
be run.
Creating a new Backup Files project
To create a new Backup Files project:
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Click the File Backup tab in the project list. A list
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of projects is displayed.
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Click the Backup Files project.
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To open and run a saved Backup Files project:
Scheduler tips
The following tips will help you to better
understand the scheduler:
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Click File. If the project is listed on the File
menu, select it. If the project is not listed, click
Open and use the dialog box to navigate to the
project file. By default, project files are saved in
your Windows Vista and Windows 7
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Scheduled projects must be saved before they
can be run.
Keep the following limitations in mind if you
want a scheduled project to be completed
successfully while you are away from your
computer:
Documents folder or Windows XP My
Documents folder. The settings for that project
are displayed in the project window.
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Change the project settings as needed. Click
Save to save your changes. (If you save the
project without changing its name, the original
project is overwritten.)
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Backup Files will not overwrite files without
your permission. This usually involves
clicking on a series of message boxes. To
perform an unattended archive project,
you may need to change the hard drive
destination for your archived files or archive
your files to a disc.
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If necessary, insert a blank or rewritable disc
into the selected destination drive.
Click the action
button to begin recording.
A progress screen informs you when the
project has been completed.
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If you are archiving files onto a disc, a blank
disc must be inserted in your drive when
the project starts.
Some of the energy conservation settings
available for your computer may keep a
scheduled project from starting even if the
project launcher is open.
Using the Backup Files scheduler
Each time you create a Backup Files project, you
have the option of running it immediately or
scheduling the project to run at a regular interval
that you choose.
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The Backup Files project uses a scheduler that
is part of the Windows operating system. A
system administrator has the ability to prevent
a computer user from using the scheduler or
running scheduled projects. If the Backup Files
scheduler does not work as expected, consult
your system administrator.
You can use your Windows scheduling
software to customize when your saved
projects run. You can schedule a project to run
twice a week or once every hour. Save your
project, then edit the schedule using the
Windows Scheduler.
To schedule a Backup Files project:
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Open the Backup Files project.
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Set up a new project or select a saved project.
See "Creating a new Backup Files project" on
page 10 for more information on starting a
project.
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Choose one of the scheduling options in the
project window:
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Run now-The project runs after you click the
action button.
Daily-The project runs every day at the time
the project was created.
Weekly-The project runs once a week at the
time and on the day of the week the project
was created.
To run Windows Scheduler in Windows XP, click
Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Scheduled
Tasks.
To run Windows Scheduler in Windows Vista and
Windows 7, click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System
Tools, Task Scheduler.
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Monthly-The project runs once a month at
the time and on the day of the month the
project was created.
Note: See Windows Help and Support for information
on using the Windows Scheduler. Remember that
scheduling changes made directly in the Windows
Scheduler are not displayed in the Backup Files project
window.
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Save your project by clicking Save. A save
window appears.
Name the project, then click OK.
Note: If you schedule a monthly backup for the 31st day
of the month, your backup will be skipped during
months with fewer than 31 days. Backups scheduled
on the 29th or 30th day of the month will also be
skipped during some months.
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Continue adding file extensions one at a time
until you are finished.
To remove a file extension from your list, click
its name in the list box, then click Remove.
Backup tips
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All of the discs used in a Back Up Files project
must be the same general format.
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In a multi-disc Back Up Files project, files are
assigned based on the size of the first disc you
use. If your first disc has a capacity of 650 MB,
for example, no more than 650 MB will be
burned on any subsequent disc, even if it has a
larger capacity. This also means that no disc in
a project can have a smaller capacity than the
first disc used in a project.
Click OK to save your list as My Custom
Category.
To add file extensions to one of the preset file selection
categories:
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Select the file category you would like to
customize. The choices are Email, Financial, Music,
Photos, Productivity, and Video & Recorded TV.
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Discs used in a Back Up Files project are closed
once they are recorded. If you use write-once
discs, you will not be able to add additional
data.
To view a list of the files on a Back Up Files disc,
open the .RFI file placed on the disc.
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Enter the file extension you would like to add
into the Extension text box.
Click Add. The file extension is added to the list
box on the right.
Continue adding file extensions one at a time
until you are finished.
Click OK.
Backup Files options
Using one-touch backup
Click Options on the control panel to open the
Options window. Here you find settings that can be
To use one-touch backup if you have set up a backup
project:
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used to customize your application.
Each available group of options is displayed in the
left pane. Click the name of an options group, and
those option settings appear on the right.
Press the One-Touch button on the HDD
enclosure. The backup process begins.
Each panel includes a Restore Defaults button that
can be used to restore the default settings for the
options on that panel only.
To use one-touch backup if you have NOT set up a backup
project:
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Press the One-Touch button on the HDD
enclosure. The Roxio BackOnTrack software
opens with the Backup Files page displayed.
Note: Not all options are available for all drives or
operating systems.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a
Backup options-File Backup panel
Use the Backup panel to customize the following
Backup Files settings:
backup project.
After a backup project is set up, push the
One-Touch button to backup your data.
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File category options-Use this option to create a
custom file selection category or to add
additional file types to any of the preset
categories.
To modify One-Touch backups in the future,
follow the instructions for setting up backup
projects.
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Launch Backup Files when my external hard drive is
re-connected-Select this option to easily back up
files to an external hard drive.
Verify data written to the disc after burning-A check
mark in this box adds a verification step to
make sure that no errors occur during the
recording of your discs.
To create a new custom category called My Custom
Category:
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Select My Custom Category from the list of file
categories.
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Type a file extension into the Extension text box.
Click Add. The file extension is added to the list
box on the right.
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Click the action
your files.
button to begin restoring
Restoring files
The Restore Files project restores individual files
and folders that you have protected using the
Backup Files project. With Restore Files, you select
a backup, search for the files or folder you would
like to restore, and then click the action button.
The files will be restored to the location you
choose.
Restore files tips
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Restore Files can be used to restore as many
files or folders as you wish.
Restore Files will not overwrite a file without
getting your permission.
Backup files created with the Backup Files
project can be recognized by their .rfc file
name extension. If you double-click an .rfi file,
the project launcher opens.
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The Restore Files search box does not support
wildcard expressions.
System files cannot be restored to their original
location if they are in use by your computer's
operating system.
Disconnecting the enclosure
from your computer
You can disconnect the enclosure at any time
while the computer is turned off. If, however, you
want to disconnect it while the computer is on,
make sure that you do it correctly.
To restore a file:
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Click the File Backup tab in the project list. A list
of projects is displayed.
Click the Restore Files project. The project
To disconnect the enclosure while Windows is running:
window opens.
Note: If a drive window is open or the hard drive
enclosure is active, close any associated windows
before trying to remove the enclosure.
If the backup file was saved on a disc, insert the
disc into a compatible disc drive.
Click Browse at the top of the Selective Restore
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Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon
(located in the notification area of the taskbar
where you usually see the time displayed).
project window. A dialog box opens.
Use the dialog box to navigate to the backup
file that contains the files you would like to
restore. After you have found the backup file,
click it, then click OK. The content of the backup
file appears as a directory tree in the project
window.
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Click the device you want to unplug, then
click STOP.
When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do
so, unplug the enclosure from your computer.
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Select the files and folders you would like to
To disconnect the enclosure while Mac OS X is running:
restore using one of the following methods:
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Drag the USB icon into the TRASH.
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Navigate through the directory tree in the
project window. When you find a file or
folder you want to restore, select it by
clicking on its name.
Type all or part of a file or folder name into
the Search box to the right of the Browse
button. Click Search. The search results are
displayed in the project window. If the file
you want to restore appears in the search
results, select it by clicking once on its
name. If the file does not appear in the
search results, try using different search
terms or looking in a different backup file.
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Unplug the enclosure.
Uninstalling the backup software
To uninstall the backup software in Windows:
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Open the Control Panel.
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Click Add or Remove Programs (Windows XP) or
Programs and Features (Windows Vista and
Windows 7).
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Locate Roxio BackOnTrack on the list, then click
Change/Remove (Windows XP) or Uninstall
(Windows Vista and Windows 7).
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Choose Browse from the Destination Selection
menu and select the location where your
restored files will be saved.
Follow the on-screen instructions to remove
the software completely from your computer.
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After the software is uninstalled, restart your
computer if prompted.
Legal notices
FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation of this product 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply within 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, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Troubleshooting
I do not see the
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Make sure that the USB cable is connected firmly to
your enclosure and computer.
enclosure/additional drive in
my system
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Make sure that the USB cable is not broken.
Open the enclosure and make sure that all of the
connections are securely fastened.
Use the rear USB ports on the back of the computer
instead of the front USB ports.
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Check for motherboard compatibility issues.
Check for hard drive compatibility issues.
Windows users: Partition and format the new hard
drive by using Disk Management in Windows.
Macintosh users: Partition and format the new
hard drive by clicking Disk Utilities in the Utilities
folder, then clicking your external enclosure.
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There is a USB icon in the
system tray, but I can't find
the hard disk in MY
COMPUTER
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Make sure the HDD has been initialized and
partitioned before hardware installation. Refer to
"Creating A New Partition" on page 7.
The data transfer between
computer and device is slow
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Your system may be operating at USB 2.0 speeds due
to an incorrect driver installation of the USB 3.0
adapter card or a system that does not support USB
3.0. If your system includes a PCIe slot, you can
achieve SuperSpeed USB transfer rates by installing a
USB 3.0 PCIe adapter card.
Make sure you have installed the backup utility
program, if the utility program has been installed
successfully, it will show an icon in the toolbar when
Windows was booting.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
The backup button doesn't
work
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Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
technician for help.
Specifications
3.42 × 5.2 × 0.67 inches (87 × 132 × 17 mm)
Dimensions
SATA I/II
USB 3.0
Interface to device
Interface to PC
FCC warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance with the
FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Backup button
DC jack
USB 3.0 Micro-B port
External features
Bus-Power mode
Support power
HD supported
Indicator
Up to 500 GB, 2.5” SATA (up to .374” or 9.5 mm in
height)
Power-on/backup active LED
Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac 10.4 or
higher
Compatibility
32~104°F (0~40°C)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Certification
Operating: 20 to 80% non-condensing
FCC Class B, ICES-003
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This warranty also does not cover:
One-year limited warranty
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Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility
authorized by Rocketfish to service the Product
Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new RF-HD3025 (“Product”), that the Product
shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the
material or workmanship for one (1) year from the purchase of
the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be
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Products sold as is or with all faults
Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
Products where the factory applied serial number has been
altered or removed
purchased from an authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand
products and packaged with this warranty statement. This
warranty does not cover refurbished Product. If you notify
Rocketfish during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by
this warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty apply.
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. ROCKETFISH SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA,
LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST
PROFITS. ROCKETFISH PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS
AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND
CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE
WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS,
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO
PROVINCE.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days), beginning on
the date you purchased the Product. The purchase date is
printed on the receipt you received with the product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the
material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be
defective by an authorized Rocketfish repair center or store
personnel, Rocketfish will (at its sole option): (1) repair the
Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at
no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.
Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the
property of Rocketfish and are not returned to you. If service of
Products and parts are required after the Warranty Period
expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty
lasts as long as you own your Rocketfish Product during the
Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or
otherwise transfer the Product.
Contact Rocketfish:
For customer service please call 1-800-620-2790
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A.
55423-3645
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your
original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it
from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original
packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of
protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the
Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and
the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure
that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging
that provides the same amount of protection as the original
packaging.
© 2010 BBY Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY
Solutions, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products
and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the
Product in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
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Customer instruction
Installation
Set up adjustments
Cosmetic damage
Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
Accident
Misuse
Abuse
Negligence
Commercial use
Modification of any part of the Product, including the
antenna
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(800) 620-2790
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423-3645 USA
© 2010 BBY Solutions, Inc.
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions, Inc.
All other products and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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