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- Page 1 Aegis Mini 1.8” external hard drive User Guide the leader in mobile data storage...
- Page 2 Copyright © Apricorn, Inc. 2006. All rights reserved. Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh and OS X are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks and copyrights referred to are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Second Copy ... 23 w SMART-ER ... 24 w SuperDuper! ... 25 w Synchronize! X for Mac ... 26 w Apricorn Encrypter ... 27 5. Technical Support ... 28 w Contact Information ... 28 w RMA Policy ... 28 w Warranty ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Aegis Mini and all of the software packages that come with the Aegis Mini . Good things really do come in small packages! Apricorn’s Aegis Mini ultra portable 1.8” hard drive instantly adds up to 60GB of capacity which is ideal for storing, sharing or backing up your valuable data. -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Aegis Mini
EZ Gig II Backup & Disaster Recovery Software Second Copy Synchronization Software Cryptainer Encryption Software SMART-ER - Hard Drive Monitor ShirtPocket SuperDuper! - Backup Software Synchronize! X - Synchronzation software Apricorn Encrypter Utility - Encryption software 1 meter extension cable eGIs Quick Start Guide... -
Page 6: Specifications
C. Specifications Features Ultra-Portable Design Backup Software Disaster Recovery Software Synchronization Software Encryption Software Plug-n-Play Hot Swappable Moving Files Compatibility Bus Powered Parameter Data Transfer Rates Power Interface Buffer Size Average Seek Time Voltage Shock - non operating Shock - operating Dimensions Approvals Value You Can Depend On... -
Page 7: Set-Up
2. Plug the Aegis Mini USB or FireWire cable into the appropriate open port on your computer. 3. The operating system will automatically mount the drive and it will appear on your computer. For use in desktop applications, the extension cable will make connecting and disconnecting the Aegis Mini easier. www.apricorn.com... -
Page 8: Disconnecting
B. Disconnecting Windows 2000 and XP 1) Locate the system tray on your Windows Desktop (the system tray is the part of the taskbar that displays the date and time). 2) Click on the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon system tray. A dialog box will appear. 3) Click ‘Safely Remove hard disk –... - Page 9 If you receive an error message that says “The disk “Aegis Mini” is in use and could not be ejected” . Close all the programs that are using files from the drive, then repeat steps 1 and 2. www.apricorn.com...
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Page 10: Reformatting Your Hard Drive
4. F orMAttInG Reformatting Your Hard Drive Your Aegis Mini’s hard drive is preformatted with the FAT32 Windows File System. While the FAT32 file system is visible to the largest number of operating systems, FAT32 does have limitations. You cannot save a file larger than 4GB. - Page 11 8. Click the Erase button: An alert will appear to confirm the erase process. 9. Click Erase: to start the formatting process. 10. To confirm that the Aegis Mini hard drive is properly formatted, Select the Aegis Mini , then Select: File, Get Info. The format should read Mac OS Extended. www.apricorn.com...
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Page 12: Software
5. s oFtwAre Before You Backup! With more of your work and personal life becoming digitized, backups are essential. Backups protect and preserve precious data, music files, digital photos, digital videos and other important computer documents from being lost forever. Follow the next few steps before backing up to help the process run smoothly: 1. -
Page 13: Ez Gig Ii
Installation of EZ Gig II for Windows 1. Insert Apricorn CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Setup screen will pop up. Click EZ GIG II button. 3. EZ Gig II installation screen will pop up. 4. Follow instructions for installation. -
Page 14: Cloning Your Hard Drive With Disk Clone
1. Ensure your Aegis Mini is connected to your computer. 2. To start EZ Gig II, click Start > Programs > Apricorn > EZ Gig II and click on Apricorn EZ Gig II. This will open the main screen of EZ Gig II. - Page 15 10. If the hard disk drive to receive the cloned data either contains data or is formatted, proceed to step 7. 7. The “Source Hard Disk” screen will appear. Select the appropriate source hard disk. The source hard disk is typically the old hard disk. Click Next to continue. www.apricorn.com...
- Page 16 8. The “Destination Hard Disk” screen will appear. Select the appropriate destination hard disk. The destination hard disk is typically your new hard disk drive. Click Next to Continue. 9. The “Non-empty Destination Hard Disk” screen will appear when you have selected to transfer data to a drive that already contains data.
- Page 17 Click Next to continue. 11. The next screen outlines the operations that Disk Clone will perform. Click Next to proceed with cloning your hard disk drive. This screen www.apricorn.com...
- Page 18 12. The cloning process will now begin. Do not turn your computer off during this process. Let the process continue until you see the congratulations screen. When the congratulations screen appears, turn off your computer using the power button. Then unplug the Aegis Mini from the computer.
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Page 19: Imaging Your Hard Drive With Create Image Wizard
2. To start EZ Gig II, click Start > Programs and click on Apricorn EZ Gig II. This will open the main screen of EZ Gig II. You can also click on the Apricorn EZ Gig II icon on the Desktop. - Page 20 4. This will bring up the Welcome to Create Image Wizard window. Click next to continue. 5. At the first screen, select the drive or partition(s) you would like to back up by checking the appropriate box. Click the Next button . Value You Can Depend On...
- Page 21 If you forget the password, you will be unable to access the image file at a later date. Apricorn does not have the ability to retrieve the password. Click Next to continue. 11. This will open the Image Archive Comments window. You can use this window to write comments about the image (such as the imaging date, computer, operating system, etc.).
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Page 22: Cryptainer
H. Apricorn Special Edition Cryptainer for Windows Installation of Cryptainer: 1. Insert Apricorn CD into CD-ROM drive. 2. Setup screen will pop up. Click Cryptainer button. 3. Follow instructions for installation. 4. Upon completion of installation, you can immediately run Cryptainer by checking the box in the Setup Window. If you... -
Page 23: Second Copy
I. Second Copy 2000 for Windows 1. Insert Apricorn CD into CD-ROM drive. 2. Setup screen will pop up. Click Second Copy button. 3. Follow instructions for installation. 4. Upon completion of installation, you can immediately run Second Copy by checking the box in the Setup Window. If you choose... -
Page 24: Smart-Er
J. SMART-ER Hard Drive Monitor for Windows 1. Insert Apricorn CD into CD-ROM drive. 2. Setup screen will pop up. Click SMART-ER button. 3. The SMART-ER Setup program will appear (pictured below) with a text file containing your serial number. Click <Next> 4. The License Agreement Dialog appears. Please read through first and Click <YES>... -
Page 25: Superduper
K. SuperDuper! Backup Software for Mac 1. Insert Apricorn CD into your CD-ROM drive 2. When the Apricorn CD appears on your desktop, double click to open. 3. Double click on the SuperDuper!.dmg icon 4. This will open the package and mount a drive on your desktop. -
Page 26: Synchronize! X For Mac
L. Synchronize! X for Mac 1. Insert Apricorn CD into your CD-ROM drive 2. When the Apricorn CD appears on your desktop, double click to open. 3. Double click on the Synchronize!X.dmg icon 4. This will open the package and mount a drive on your desktop. -
Page 27: Apricorn Encrypter
M. Apricorn Encrypter for Mac 1. Insert Apricorn CD into your CD-ROM drive 2. When the Apricorn CD appears on your desktop, double click to open. 3. Double click on the Encrypter.dmg icon 4. This will open the package and mount a drive on your desktop. -
Page 28: Technical Support
B. RMA Policy An RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) tracking number must be issued by Apricorn. If you need to return or replace your Aegis Mini , Apricorn requires that you perform the following steps: 1. Simply call Apricorn’s technical support department with your Aegis Mini part number and a description of the problem(s) you are experiencing. -
Page 29: Warranty
Apricorn offers a 1-year warranty on the Aegis Mini against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. The warranty period is effective from the date of purchase either directly from Apricorn or an authorized reseller. Disclaimer and terms of the warranties:... -
Page 30: Faqs
Optional 4 pin to 6 pin FireWire Adapter for i.LINK Apricorn’s FireWire Adapter for i.LINK enables you to connect your Aegis Mini to an unpowered 4 pin i.LINK port. Package includes FireWire Adapter and AC Adapter Go to www.apricorn.com to learn more Value You Can Depend On... - Page 31 User’s guide. 9. What software is included with my Aegis Mini ? PC Software Includes: EZ Gig II, Apricorn’s Special Edition Cryptainer, Second Copy 2000 and SMART-ER EZ Gig II for Windows is one of the most powerful yet easy to use backup utilities available.
- Page 32 Apricorn’s Special Edition Cryptainer protects your data by creating multiple encrypted vaults for your important files and folders. Secure your PC and ensure total privacy with Cryptainer powerful 448 bit strong encryption without changing the way you work. You can choose from Blowfish or AES encryption algorithms.
- Page 33 Apricorn’s Encrypter for Mac is simple and easy to use. Using 128 AES encryption protects your data by creating multiple encrypted vaults for your important files and folders.
- Page 34 or XP, you can reformat the drive to NTFS. By reformatting the drive to NTFS, you eliminate the 4GB limitation, but you will also lose any data stored on the drive. Either reformat my Aegis Mini to NTFS before using for the first time, or backup the data on Aegis before reformatting.
- Page 35 Notes: www.apricorn.com...
- Page 36 12191 Kirkham Road Poway, CA, U.S.A. 92064 1-858-513-2000...
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