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Acomdata DRIVEPOD Quick Start Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

For the DrivePod ™
External USB 2.0
Hard Drive
Windows & Mac
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    QuickStart Installation Guide For the DrivePod ™ External USB 2.0 Hard Drive Windows & Mac Please retain this guide.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS 98/ME ELCOME TO THE INDOWS ..2 OS 9/10 ... .22 OCKET EVOLUTION 2000/XP INDOWS ..5 INIMUM YSTEM EQUIREMENTS OS 9/10 .

  • Page 4: Welcome To The Rocket Pod Evolution

    ELCOME TO THE OCKET EVOLUTION ocketPod represents nothing less than a revolution in computer peripherals. With innovative technology, unparalleled ease-of-use, and powerful fea- tures––not to mention avant-garde styling––RocketPod will change the world of computer peripherals and vastly expand the “digital domains” of com- puter users everywhere.

  • Page 5: To Your Computer

    RocketPod Blasts Off! DrivePod is just the first product in what will be an extensive, growing RocketPod line. Each new RocketPod peripheral will add another level of hi-performance functionality to your computer system: DockPod– Docking Station for RocketPod peripherals. Most demanding RocketPod users won’t want to be without it.
  • Page 6 A/VPod – Watch digital video and photos stored on your DrivePod directly on your TV. Connect to your stereo system and play hundreds of CDs worth of music from a single, portable, purely digital source. DVDPod – With this sleek, portable DVD-RW drive you can create movies that you can watch on most home DVD players.

  • Page 7: Minimum

    EQUIREMENTS Important Note: The DrivePod External USB 2.0 Hard Drive is compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 1.x. However, in order to reach USB 2.0 speeds, you must have a computer or host adapter card that supports USB 2.0. If you do not have a built-in USB 2.0 port and you do not wish to install a USB 2.0...
  • Page 8 • Power Macintosh (G5, G4, Blue & White G3) iBook or iMac • Mac OS 9.0 or higher • Built-in available USB port or a USB expansion card Note: Mac OS 9 does not support USB 2.0. The DrivePod will operate at USB 1.x speeds on computers running Mac OS 9.

  • Page 9: Parts And Accessories List

    ARTS AND CCESSORIES The package should include the following items: • DrivePod External USB 2.0 Hard Drive • USB cable • AC adapter and power cord • Connector Cap • USB 2.0 Installation CD (required for Windows 98 and ME) •...

  • Page 10: Drive Pod At A Glance

    RIVE OD AT Stack&Play™ Connector See “Stacking DrivePods” on page 26 for stacking instructions. Power Indicator Light Data Light Lights up when the drive is reading or writing data Power Button...
  • Page 11 LANCE N THE BACK PANEL USB Port Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection (Compatible with USB 1.x) AC Adapter Power Port Micro Cooling System Fan...

  • Page 12: Installing The Drive Pod

    • Use of a third-party AC adapter and power cord may damage the drive and void the warranty. • It is highly recommended that when you install the DrivePod, you connect it to a USB port on your computer rather than to a USB hub. Once the installation has been successfully completed, you can re-connect the drive to a USB hub if you so choose.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Drivepod To Your Computer

    & power cord FIGURE 1 1. Plug the AC adapter cord into the Power Port on the back of the DrivePod. Plug the power cord into the recessed cord socket in the AC adapter, and then plug the other end into a standard outlet.

  • Page 14: Installation For Windows 98/Me U

    Installation For Windows 98/ME Users 1. Once your DrivePod has been properly connected and powered “on”, the Add New Hardware Wizard window should appear. Click Next. 2. You will then see the message: “What do you want Windows to do?” with two options. Select “Search for the best driver for...
  • Page 15 DrivePod. (If you are not sure which icon represents the DrivePod, turn off the drive and see which icon disappears. Then turn the drive back on and wait for the icon to reappear.) 8.
  • Page 16 12. When formatting is complete, you will be asked to run a thorough Scandisk. It is a good practice to periodically run Scandisk as part of regular hard drive maintenance. If you do not choose to run Scandisk at this time, close the Format window. Your DrivePod is now ready to use.

  • Page 17: Installation For Windows 2000/Xp U

    2. Double-click on the My Computer/Explorer icon. In the My Computer win- dow, you should see a new icon and drive letter for the DrivePod. If you are not sure which icon represents the DrivePod, turn off the drive and see which one of the icons disappears.
  • Page 18 3. Right-click on the DrivePod icon and select Format. The Format window will appear. 4. In the Format window, verify the drive capacity. It should be close to the stated capacity of your DrivePod, measured in Gigabytes. Select NTFS format.

  • Page 19: Installation For Mac Os 9 Users

    Installation For Mac OS 9 Users Important Notes: • Mac OS 9 does not support USB 2.0. The DrivePod will operate at USB 1.x speeds on computers running Mac OS 9. • If you intend to also use the DrivePod on a Windows operating system, STOP.
  • Page 20 3. In the Format pop-up menu, select Mac OS Extended. 4. Click Initialize. You should then get the alert message shown in Figure 6. 5. Click Continue. Once your Mac finishes initializing the DrivePod, you should see the drive mounted on your Desktop with whatever name you assigned.

  • Page 21: Installation For Mac Os 10 Users

    Mac’s Desktop with the name “Untitled”. To assign your DrivePod a name, click on the icon but keep the mouse button pressed for a second or two and then release. The name field under the icon should become highlighted and you can type in a new name.
  • Page 22 Figure 7 may not reflect the actual capaci- ty of your DrivePod.) Click on the drive to highlight it. 3.Click the Erase tab. You should then see the display shown in Figure 8. 4. In the Volume Format pop-up menu, select Mac OS Extended.

  • Page 23: Cross

    3. Connect the drive to the computer running Windows 2000/XP , following the proper connection procedure described on page 11. 5. If you connected the DrivePod with the computer turned off, turn on the computer. When your computer is completely booted up, press the Power Button located on the front of the drive to turn it on.

  • Page 24: Windows Mac Os 9/10

    4. If you connected the drive with the computer turned off, turn on the com- puter. When your computer is completely booted up, turn on the drive, and wait for it to mount to the Desktop. Your DrivePod is now ready to use. Installation for use on...
  • Page 25 Option 1: Format the drive in Windows 98/ME Follow the instructions in “Connecting the DrivePod to Your Computer” on page 11 and “Installation For Windows 98/ME Users” on page 12. When you then connect the drive to a computer running Windows 2000/XP or Mac OS 9/10, it should mount automatically.

  • Page 26: How Tos

    If you turn off the drive without dismounting it first, data on the drive may be lost or damaged. • If you turn off your computer BEFORE you turn off your DrivePod, no dis- mounting is needed; simply press the Power Button to turn it off.

  • Page 27: Mac Users

    Mac Users Drag the icon for the DrivePod to the Trash. The drive will dismount and you can then safely turn if off (and then the power cord and USB cable can be unplugged if you want to disconnect the drive).

  • Page 28: Drive Pods

    2. Using the optional Heavy-Duty AC Adapter, available as a separate pur- chase from AcomData. The Heavy-Duty AC Adapter allows you to stack up to five DrivePods with only one power connection. To purchase the Heavy- Duty AC Adapter, contact AcomData Customer Service via email at cus- tomerservice@acomdata.com.

  • Page 29: Tack Drive Pods

    DrivePod How to Stack DrivePods stack 1. Install your first DrivePod, on whichever OS you have selected, according to the instructions in this guide. 2. Place another DrivePod onto the first, making sure the orientation is the same and the drives are aligned (See Figure 9).
  • Page 30 • No matter how many drives you stack (up to a maximum of five) only the first DrivePod in the stack requires a USB cable. Adding a 3rd DrivePod to a Stack 1. Place the 3rd drive onto the 2nd drive, following the correct procedure...
  • Page 31 Make sure all connections are secure. 5. Press the Power Button. FIGURE 10 Adding a 4th DrivePod to a Stack 1. Place a 4th drive onto the 3rd drive, following the correct procedure described on page 27. If the 3rd drive is powered “on”, the...
  • Page 32 Adding a 5th DrivePod to a Stack 1. Place the 5th drive onto the 4th drive, following the correct procedure described on page 27. 2. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the Power Port on the DrivePod. 3. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter.
  • Page 33 must turn off the drive BEFORE removing it from the stack. If the drive does not have an AC adapter connected to it, you may simply remove the drive from the stack after it has been dismounted. • If the drive you wish to remove has one or more drives stacked above it, you must dismount and remove the upper drives before you can remove the drive from the stack.

  • Page 34: Connector Cap

    USB cable, and the AC adapter and power cord. Using the Connector Cap Whether you have one DrivePod or a stack of DrivePods, one drive will always have an exposed connector. While it is perfectly safe to leave the connector exposed, you may wish to cover it with the supplied Connector Cap to protect the connector and block out dust.

  • Page 35: Drive

    SING YOUR RIVE How to open files and folders stored on the DrivePod on either a PC or a Mac. 1. Double-click on the DrivePod. A window showing the files and folders stored on the drive will appear. 2. Double-click on the file or folder that you want to open.
  • Page 36 2. While keeping the mouse button pressed down, drag the highlighted file or folder to the DrivePod or to a specific folder on the drive. 3. Release the mouse button. The file or folder will copy over.

  • Page 37: Frequently Asked

    Q: My computer does not recognize the DrivePod. A: Make sure that all of your connections are secure. Make sure that you are using the AC adapter that was supplied with the DrivePod. Q: Does the DrivePod work with Norton Ghost? A: Yes, but only with Norton Ghost 2003.
  • Page 38 (up to five) only the first drive requires a USB cable. (See “Stacking DrivePod” on page 26 for full instructions) Q: When I leave my computer idle for a while and come back, my drive won’t work properly.
  • Page 39 For Further Troubleshooting/Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Please register your product on our web site at: www.acomdata.com. 2. Consult the expanded Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our web site, as they are likely to resolve the issue. 3. If the issue you are having is still not resolved by using our FAQs, please contact Technical Support via e-mail through the Support section or simply send an email to techsupport@acomdata.com.

  • Page 40: Lossary

    LOSSARY Bit - The smallest unit of digital data. In binary code, a bit is represented logi- cally as a either 1 or a 0. Buffer - RAM cache that temporarily stores data so it can be delivered to a device as it is needed.
  • Page 41 Mb (Megabit) - One million bits. Mbps (Megabits per second) - A data transmission speed of one million bits per second. Data transmissions are typically measured in bits (kilobits, megabits etc) per second. MB (Megabyte) - 1,048,576 bytes. Operating System (OS) - Software that controls the assignment and use of hardware and application software resources.

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty

    2. PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase from AcomData or its local representative supplier, AcomData will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacement parts in exchange for defective parts of this Product.
  • Page 43 AcomData. Please contact AcomData at the number listed on the reverse side for further information. AcomData is not responsible for any damage to, or loss of, any programs, data, or other information stored on any media or any part of any Product serviced hereunder.
  • Page 44 Product. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. ACOMDATA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELATED TO THIS PRODUCT.
  • Page 45 ©2003 AcomData. The AcomData name and its logos are registered trademarks AcomData. "RocketPod", “DrivePod”, "Stack & Play" and the RocketPod logo are trademarks used under license by AcomData. All other trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners.
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