Table Of Contents - Acomdata Ondago User Manual

C
ONTENTS
Important ..................................................................................... 1
AcomData Contact Information .............................................. 4
W !
ELCOME
AcomData Ondago ......................................................................................... 5
Product Registration for Warranty Coverage ........................ 7
Online Registration ......................................................................................... 7
Mail-in Registration ......................................................................................... 7
Precautions .................................................................................. 8
Package Contents ....................................................................... 9
Optional Accessories .................................................................. 9
How to Purchase Accessories .................................................10
S R
YSTEM EQUIREMENTS
Power Requirements ................................................................11
System Requirements for PC .................................................12
System Requirements for Mac ...............................................13
A O
BOUT NDAGO
Ondago at a Glance ..................................................................14
AcomData Ondago Features Explored .................................15
FireWire ............................................................................................................15
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ..........................................................................................17
Mac & PC Ready .............................................................................................18
Hot-Pluggable ................................................................................................18
Fanless Design ................................................................................................19
Instant-On Operation ...................................................................................19
Silicone Rubber Sleeve ................................................................................19
Technical Specifications ..............................................................................20
I D
NSTALLING THE RIVE
Connecting the Drive to Your Computer ..............................21
Connecting the Drive via FireWire ........................................22
FW Option 1: Using the 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable .....................22
FW Option 2: Using the 6-pin to 6-pin FireWire cable and the
optional AC adapter .................................................................................23
FW Option 3: Using the 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire cable and the USB
cable ...............................................................................................................24
FW Option 4: Using the 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire cable and the
optional PS2/USB power adapter ........................................................25
FW Option 5: Using the 6-pin to 4-pin FireWire cable and the
optional AC adapter .................................................................................26
Mounting a FireWire-Connected Drive ................................27
Connecting the Drive via USB ................................................29
USB Option 1: Using the USB cable .........................................................29
USB Option 2: Using the USB cable and optional AC adapter ......30
USB Option 3: Using the USB cable and optional PS2/USB power
adapter ..........................................................................................................31
Mounting a USB-Connected Drive ........................................32
Naming Your Ondago ..............................................................36
Re-Formatting the Drive .........................................................37
Formatting the Drive in Windows 2000 or XP .....................................39
Formatting the Drive in Windows 98SE or Me ....................................40
Formatting the Drive in Mac OS X ...........................................................41
Formatting the Drive in Mac OS 9 ...........................................................42
U D
SING THE RIVE
Performing Routine Tasks .......................................................43
How to Safely Dismount & Disconnect the Drive ...............44
Maintaining Your Drive & Safeguarding Your Data ............45
A
PPENDIX
Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................48
Troubleshooting .......................................................................51
Troubleshooting for PC Users ...................................................................51
Troubleshooting for Mac users .................................................................54
Glossary ......................................................................................56
One Year Limited Warranty .....................................................57
Obtaining Service for Your AcomData Product ..................59
Notices ........................................................................................60