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Acomdata DockPod RPDOCKU2FA User Manual

Acomdata user's guide for the dockpod docking station model #: rpdocku2fa windows & mac
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  • Page 1: Docking Station

    User’s Guide For the DockPod Docking Station Model #: RPDOCKU2FA Windows & Mac Please retain this guide.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS ....... .3 ONTACT NFORMATION ........4 ELCOME .

  • Page 3: Contact Information

    ........47 OTICES ONTACT Mailing Address: P .O. BOX 5499 Diamond Bar, California 91765-7499 Telephone: ..31 (909) 348-0680 AISY HAIN Fax: (909) 598-8663 Web: www.acomdata.com NFORMATION Customer Service: customerservice@acomdata.com Technical Support: techsupport@acomdata.com Pre-Sales Questions: sales@acomdata.com...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    • USB 2.0 cable (compatible with USB 1.x) • AC adapter and power cord • User’s Guide • Warranty Registration Card If you are missing any of the items listed above, please contact AcomData Customer Service at customerservice@acomdata.com or call 1-800-470-4495 or (909) 348-0680.

  • Page 5: Product Registration For Warranty Coverage

    Two ways to register: 1. Fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card included in the package; 2. Register your AcomData product online at www.acomdata.com. To register, click on the Customer Support button and follow the instructions. Online registration entitles you to free online support services, including online tech support and customized software updates.

  • Page 6: About Rocket Pod

    • Do not expose the device to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F). Doing so may damage the device or disfigure its casing. • Do not use a third-party AC adapter or power cord. Doing so may damage the device.
  • Page 7 built into RocketPod devices safely and seamlessly relay power and data signals between stacked RocketPod modules. Modular Design Connect a DockPod Docking Station to your computer and then stack on the RocketPod modules that you need right now. Then, simply add more modules as you need them––and as new RocketPod products become available.

  • Page 8: Dock Pod At A Glance

    OD AT LANCE Stack&Play™ Connector Relays electrical power and data N THE BACK PANEL signals to stacked-on RocketPod modules. Stack Light FireWire Lights up when a link between the (IEEE 1394a) port DockPod and stacked-on RocketPod module(s) is established. Voltage Meter USB 2.0 port Measures the amount of power used by stacked-on...

  • Page 9: Dock Pod I N -Depth

    EPTH &P ™ C TACK ONNECTOR Your DockPod has two main functions: 1) to supply electrical power for up to five stacked-on RocketPod modules, and; 2) to relay data signals between those modules, your computer, and other devices connected to the same USB and/or FireWire data buses. The Stack&Play connector, located on the top-side of your DockPod, is the power and data link to your stacked-on RocketPod modules.
  • Page 10 FireWire––also known as iLink and the High Performance Serial Bus––is a cross-platform serial input/output technology for transfer- ring data between computers and peripherals. Developed by Apple Computer and Texas Instruments, FireWire was adopted as an offi- cial standard by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers; the official name is IEEE 1394x.

  • Page 11: T Echnical S Pecifications

    On most operating system you do not need to install drivers. Hot-swappable Devices can be added and removed while the computer is running. Also, you can turn off a device when not needed. Model #: RPDOCKU2FA ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Interfaces: - non-operating: .-40 – +70 ºC;...

  • Page 12: System Requirements

    YSTEM EQUIREMENTS YSTEM EQUIREMENT FOR • Minimum 233MHz Pentium or equivalent processor • Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP • Available USB port and/or FireWire port Windows 98 users: • Windows 98 First Edition does not support USB 2.0. If you con- nect DockPod to a PC running Windows 98 First Edition, any stacked-on USB 2.0 RocketPod modules will operate at USB 1.x speeds.

  • Page 13: Connecting Dock Pod To Your Computer

    ONNECTING OMPUTER Important Notes: • FireWire cables can only be properly inserted one way. Be sure to insert the plugs properly or you may dam- age the DockPod. Your DockPod came with a 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable. If you wish to connect your DockPod to a laptop/notebook computer, you may need to purchase a 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire cable.

  • Page 14: How To Stack &Play Rocket Pod Modules

    Important Note: DockPod is not a desktop device, meaning DockPod itself will not appear in My Computer on PCs or on the Desktop on Macs. Only stacked-on RocketPod devices, such as DrivePod hard drives, may be recognized by your computer. &P OW TO TACK...
  • Page 15 There is no need to press the power button of the stacked-on mod- ule. It will power on automatically if the DockPod is turned on. If the DockPod is not turned on, press the DockPod power button. After a few seconds, the stacked on module should power on automatically. After you add a RocketPod module to a stack and it powers on, it may take 10 –...

  • Page 16: Removing Stacked-On Modules

    Removing Stacked-On Modules There are several reasons why you may need to remove a RocketPod module from a stack: • You need to quickly transfer very large amounts of data between two computers; • You need to regularly access files stored on a DrivePod whether you are at home, at work, or on the road;...

  • Page 17: Connection Options

    ONNECTION PTIONS Connecting DockPod to a USB Important Notes: • Each USB hub that you connect to your com- puter decreases by one the number of USB 2.0 RocketPod modules you can stack. For example: if you have one USB hub, you can stack up to four USB 2.0 RocketPod modules;...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions

    If your RocketPod stack is first in the chain (starting from the computer): As shown in the illustration at right, connect the DockPod to your com- FireWire devices puter; then connect the right-hand FireWire port of a stacked-on RocketPod module to the next FireWire device open in the chain.
  • Page 19 RocketPod modules rather than five. However, you can stack on two FireWire RocketPod modules, for a total of five modules. Q: Do I need to turn my RocketPod modules on when I stack them? A: No. If your DockPod is turned on, stacked-on RocketPod modules will power on automatically.
  • Page 20 operate at USB 1.x speeds. You will need to follow any necessary set-up instructions for each RocketPod module, as described in their respective User’s Guides. Q: I stacked on a RocketPod module and it powered on but my computer did not recognize it. A: Make sure you properly followed the set-up instructions for that device.

  • Page 21: Glossary

    Technical Support using one of the following options: a) via the online Technical Support form at our web site, www. acomdata.com; b) via e-mail at techsupport@acomdata.com; c) by telephone at (909) 348-0680 ROBLEMS LOSSARY - The smallest unit of digital data. In binary code, a bit is repre- sented logically as a either a 1 or a 0.
  • Page 22 FireWire (IEEE 1394x) - A serial bus interface standard offering high-speed communications and real-time data services. Cable length is limited to 4.5 m, but up to 16 cables can be daisy-chained, yield- ing a total length of 72 m. It allows the connection of up to 63 peripherals in a tree-like structure.

  • Page 23: One Year Limited Warranty

    USB (Universal Serial Bus) - An interface technology for the serial transmission of digital data. The original standard (USB 1) could transmit data at speeds of up to 12 Mbps. USB 2.0 has a maximum throughput of 480 Mbps – up to 40 times faster than USB 1. USB is a host-based technology, meaning USB devices need to be con- nected to a computer––either directly or indirectly via a hub––in order to communicate with each other.
  • Page 24 your rights and obligations with respect to the software. This warran- ty extends only to you, the original purchaser. It is not transferable to any one who subsequently purchases the Product from you. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale (which is evidence that the Product is within the warranty period) must be presented to obtain warranty service.

  • Page 25: Notices

    THE EXTEND PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WAR- RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- POSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION OF THIS WAR- RANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long on implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.
  • Page 26 HANGES The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the prepara- tion of this document to assure its accuracy, AcomData assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 27 THER INNOVATIVE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER External Hard Drives: The easiest way to add hi-per- formance data storage to your PC or Mac. Flash Card Readers: The quick, convenient way to transfer digital media files between your PC or Mac and your digital camera, camcorder and other devices.

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