User manual ACOMDATA HD
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Manual abstract: user guide ACOMDATA HD
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] QuickStart Installation Guide
For AcomData External Hard Drives: · USB 2. 0 Drives · USB 2. 0 & FireWire Combo Drives · USB 2. 0 & FireWire 800 Combo Drives Windows & Mac
Please retain this guide for future reference.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FireWire and USB 2. 0 Compared. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Parts & Accessories List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] · Never turn off or unplug a hard drive without dismounting it first. Doing so could cause data on the drive to be lost or damaged.
How to safely dismount and turn off the Drive with the computer running PC Users
1. The System Tray includes the time display in the bottom right, and icons to the left of the time. One of the icons will be an icon with a green, diagonal arrow on it. On Windows 98SE/ME a rectangle will appear with the name of the Drive followed by the drive letter. On Windows 2000/XP you will receive the alert message "Safely Remove. . . " or "Stop. . . " followed by the drive letter for the device. Left-click on the appropriate device (with the drive letter matching the one used by the External Hard Drive). After a few seconds, Windows will give you a message that it is
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safe to remove the device. The Drive will dismount and you can then safely turn if off. You may then unplug the power cord and data cable if you want to disconnect the drive.
Mac Users
Drag the icon for the External Hard Drive to the Trash. The Drive will dismount and you can then safely turn if off. You may then unplug the power cord and data cable if you want to disconnect the drive.
How to turn off and disconnect the Drive with the computer turned off (PC and Mac)
When you shut down your computer the Drive dismounts automatically. With the computer turned off, simply turn off the Drive. You may then unplug the power cord and data cable if you want to disconnect the drive.
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Performing Basic Tasks
How to open files and folders stored on the External Hard Drive
PC and Mac Users
1. A window showing the files and folders stored on the Drive will appear. Double-click on the file or folder that you want to open.
How to copy files and folders to your External Hard Drive
PC Users
1. Single-click the file or folder that you want to copy in order to highlight it. If you want to copy the file or folder to a specific folder on the Drive, double-click that folder to open it. The file or folder will copy over.
1. Highlight the file or folder that you want to copy by clicking on it, but do not release the mouse button. While keeping the mouse button pressed down, drag the highlighted file or folder to the Drive icon or to a specific folder on the Drive. The file or folder will copy over.
Mac Users
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Troubleshooting/ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FAQs for PC Users:
Q: My computer does not recognize the Drive. [. . . ] Be sure to remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty prior to returning the Product to AcomData. AcomData is not liable for any loss or damage to these items. This limited warranty does not cover: (1) any consumables (such as batteries) supplied with this product; cosmetic damages; damage or loss to any software programs, data or removable storage media; or damage due to the Product such as but not limited to excessive heat or humidity, or modifications of this Product; (2) improper installation, operation, testing or maintenance of this Product; (3) power failure or connection to improper voltage supply; or; (4) attempted repair by any party other than AcomData. This Warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from the use of this Product in conjunction with accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment, or where it is determined by AcomData that there is no fault with this Product itself. [. . . ]
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