User Guide

Vertical Placement .................................................................28
Horizontal Placement ...........................................................30
Connecting the Drive to Your Computer .......... 32
Naming Your Drive ............................................. 34
Re-Formatting the Drive ................................... 35
Formatting the Drive in Windows XP or 2000 ..............37
Formatting the Drive in Windows 98SE or Me .............38
Formatting the Drive in Mac OS X ....................................39
How to Safely Turn Off the Drive ...................... 40
Stacking Drives .................................................. 42
Maintaining Your Drive ..................................... 43
Backup Your Data ...................................................................43
Defragmenting and Optimizing a Hard Drive .............43
Examining and Repairing a Hard Drive ..........................45
Protect Your Data from Viruses ..........................................45
Cleaning the Drive Case .......................................................46
Frequently Asked Questions ............................ 47
Troubleshooting ................................................ 50
Troubleshooting for PC Users ............................................51
Troubleshooting for Mac users .........................................53
One Year Limited Warranty ............................... 55
Arranging for Service ....................................... 57
How to Purchase Accessories ............................ 58
Notices ................................................................ 59
AcomData Contact Information ....................... 60