OTHER AWARD-WINNING ACOMDATA PRODUCTS FOR YOUR WINDOWS PC & MACINTOSH: QuickStart Installation Guide Ultra-Portable External FireWire Hard Drives Small enough to fit into your shirt pocket! For the DrivePod™ External USB 2.0 Hard Drive External FireWire Tape Back-up Drives Remote Wireless Presentation Mouse USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 PCI Adapter Card FireWire PCI Adapter Card Multi-FLASH! Memory Card Reader External USB device reads and writes all 6 major flash memory card formats.
CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE ROCKETPOD REVOLUTION . . . . . . . . . .2 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . .5 PARTS AND DRIVEPOD ACCESSORIES LIST . . . . . . .7 AT A GLANCE . . . . . . . . . . .8 INSTALLING THE DRIVEPOD . . . . . . CONNECTING THE DRIVEPOD TO YOUR COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98/ME USERS . . . . . INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP USERS . . . INSTALLATION FOR MAC OS 9 USERS . . . . . . . . . . INSTALLATION FOR MAC OS 10 USERS . . . . . . . . . . .10 . .11 . .12 . .
CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE ROCKETPOD REVOLUTION . . . . . . . . . .2 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS . . . . .5 PARTS AND DRIVEPOD ACCESSORIES LIST . . . . . . .7 AT A GLANCE . . . . . . . . . . .8 INSTALLING THE DRIVEPOD . . . . . . CONNECTING THE DRIVEPOD TO YOUR COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 98/ME USERS . . . . . INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS 2000/XP USERS . . . INSTALLATION FOR MAC OS 9 USERS . . . . . . . . . . INSTALLATION FOR MAC OS 10 USERS . . . . . . . . . . .10 . .11 . .12 . .
2 WELCOME TO THE ROCKETPOD REVOLUTION ocketPod represents nothing less than a revolution in computer peripherals. With innovative technology, unparalleled ease-of-use, and powerful features––not to mention avant-garde styling––RocketPod will change the world of computer peripherals and vastly expand the “digital domains” of computer users everywhere. R Patented Stack&Play™ System Every RocketPod peripheral is equipped with the exclusive, patented Stack&Play connection system.
42 3 This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the 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.
4 41 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. to any one who subsequently purchases the Product from you. DVDPod – With this sleek, portable DVD-RW drive you can create movies that you can watch on most home DVD players. Easily share large files with colleagues. Store sophisticated presentations that you can run on other computers.
40 5 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AcomData warrants this product (the "Product") against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase from AcomData or its local representative supplier, AcomData will repair defective Product (or, at its option, replace with a new or recertified product) at no charge. After this 1 year period, you must pay for all labor charges. 2.
6 39 Minimum System Requirements for Mac Mb (Megabit) - One million bits. • Power Macintosh (G5, G4, Blue & White G3) iBook or iMac • Mac OS 9.0 or higher 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. • Built-in available USB port or a USB expansion card MB (Megabyte) - 1,048,576 bytes. Note: Mac OS 9 does not support USB 2.0. The DrivePod will operate at USB 1.
38 7 GLOSSARY PARTS Bit - The smallest unit of digital data. In binary code, a bit is represented logically as a either 1 or a 0. The package should include the following items: Buffer - RAM cache that temporarily stores data so it can be delivered to a device as it is needed. • USB cable Bus - An electronic link that allows the transmission of data between digital devices, such as computers and computer peripherals. AND ACCESSORIES LIST • DrivePod External USB 2.
8 37 DRIVEPOD AT For Further Troubleshooting/Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Please register your product on our web site at: www.acomdata.com. 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 2. Consult the expanded Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our web site, as they are likely to resolve the issue. 3.
36 9 Q: When stacking DrivePods, do you need an AC adapter and a USB cable for each drive? A: If you are stacking two drives, only the 1st drive requires an AC adapter. If you are stacking three drives, the 1st and 3rd drives each require an AC adapter. The same applies if stacking four drives. If you are stacking five drives, the 1st, 3rd and 5th drives will each require an AC adapter. No matter how many drives you stack (up to five) only the first drive requires a USB cable.
10 35 INSTALLING THE DRIVEPOD Important Notes: • 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.
34 11 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. Connecting the DrivePod to Your Computer Regardless of which operating system (OS) your computer is running, follow the connection procedure below in order to properly connect the USB cable, and the AC adapter and power cord. Then proceed to the correct installation procedure for your computer.
12 33 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. USING YOUR DRIVEPOD 2. You will then see the message: “What do you want Windows to do?” with two options. Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”. Click Next. You will then see the display shown in Figure 2. How to open files and folders stored on the DrivePod on either a PC or a Mac. 3.
32 13 appeared from the Desktop, the drive has been dismounted. You many then unplug the 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.
14 31 are allowed. Or you can leave it blank. 10. Click Start. The following warning message will appear: “This device is either a hard disk or a large removable disk. Formatting it will destroy all files currently on the drive. Are you sure you want to format this drive?” Click OK. 11. If you see a warning message from an antivirus program, click Exclude. 12. When formatting is complete, you will be asked to run a thorough Scandisk.
30 15 Adding a 5th DrivePod to a Stack Installation For Windows 2000/XP Users: 1. Place the 5th drive onto the 4th drive, following the correct procedure described on page 27. Important Notes: • If you intend to use the DrivePod on multiple operating systems, STOP. DO NOT continue with the installation procedure described below. Please first read the instructions in the "Installation for Multiple OS/CrossPlatform Usage" on page 21. Otherwise, continue with the installation procedure below. 2.
16 29 3. Right-click on the DrivePod icon and select Format. The Format window will appear. 2. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the Power Port on the DrivePod. 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. 3. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 5. The default formatting option is Full format. A Full format will take about 30-90 minutes.
28 17 Important Notes • After you add a drive to a stack, and it is powered “on”, it may take 10 – 30 seconds for your computer to recognize it. • After a new drive is recognized by your computer, you may need to format the drive. You may assign different format types for each drive in the stack, but be sure to use format types that will be recognized by your OS.
18 27 icon for the drive should appear on your Mac’s Desktop with the name “Untitled”. FIGURE 5 It is recommended that you assign the drive a unique name. To do this, simply 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. If you DO receive the alert message shown in Figure 5, you must format the drive; proceed to step 2. FIGURE 6 2.
26 19 STACKING DRIVEPODS Installation For Mac OS 10 Users Important Note: Important Note: In order to accommodate the different needs of our customers, AcomData designed the DrivePod so it can be stacked using one of three methods: 1. Using only the accessories included in every DrivePod package. This is the method described in this guide. 2. Using the optional Heavy-Duty AC Adapter, available as a separate purchase from AcomData.
20 FIGURE 7 25 Figure 7 may not reflect the actual capacity of your DrivePod.) Click on the drive to highlight it. 2. Left-click on this icon. 3.Click the Erase tab. You should then see the display shown in Figure 8. On Windows 2000/XP you will receive the alert message "Safely Remove…" or "Stop…" followed by the drive letter for the device. 4. In the Volume Format pop-up menu, select Mac OS Extended. In the Name field type in a name for your DrivePod. 3.
24 21 HOW TO SAFELY DISMOUNT TURN OFF THE DRIVEPOD AND Important Notes: • What do “mounting” and “dismounting” mean? When a device, such as a hard drive, is mounted on a computer, that means the computer “sees” the device and is able to communicate with it. When you dismount a device the computer no longer sees it. The device may still be running but the computer cannot access it, as though the device no longer exists.
22 23 Installation for use on Windows 98/ME and Mac OS 9/10 1. Install the DrivePod on a computer running Windows 98/ME, according to the instructions in “Installation For Windows 98/ME Users” on page 12. 2. Disconnect the drive according to the instructions in “How to Safely Dismount and Turn Off the DrivePod” on page 24. 3. Connect the drive to the computer running Mac OS 9 or OS 10, following the proper connection procedure described on page 11. 4.
22 23 Installation for use on Windows 98/ME and Mac OS 9/10 1. Install the DrivePod on a computer running Windows 98/ME, according to the instructions in “Installation For Windows 98/ME Users” on page 12. 2. Disconnect the drive according to the instructions in “How to Safely Dismount and Turn Off the DrivePod” on page 24. 3. Connect the drive to the computer running Mac OS 9 or OS 10, following the proper connection procedure described on page 11. 4.
24 21 HOW TO SAFELY DISMOUNT TURN OFF THE DRIVEPOD AND Important Notes: • What do “mounting” and “dismounting” mean? When a device, such as a hard drive, is mounted on a computer, that means the computer “sees” the device and is able to communicate with it. When you dismount a device the computer no longer sees it. The device may still be running but the computer cannot access it, as though the device no longer exists.
20 FIGURE 7 25 Figure 7 may not reflect the actual capacity of your DrivePod.) Click on the drive to highlight it. 2. Left-click on this icon. 3.Click the Erase tab. You should then see the display shown in Figure 8. On Windows 2000/XP you will receive the alert message "Safely Remove…" or "Stop…" followed by the drive letter for the device. 4. In the Volume Format pop-up menu, select Mac OS Extended. In the Name field type in a name for your DrivePod. 3.
26 19 STACKING DRIVEPODS Installation For Mac OS 10 Users Important Note: Important Note: In order to accommodate the different needs of our customers, AcomData designed the DrivePod so it can be stacked using one of three methods: 1. Using only the accessories included in every DrivePod package. This is the method described in this guide. 2. Using the optional Heavy-Duty AC Adapter, available as a separate purchase from AcomData.
18 27 icon for the drive should appear on your Mac’s Desktop with the name “Untitled”. FIGURE 5 It is recommended that you assign the drive a unique name. To do this, simply 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. If you DO receive the alert message shown in Figure 5, you must format the drive; proceed to step 2. FIGURE 6 2.
28 17 Important Notes • After you add a drive to a stack, and it is powered “on”, it may take 10 – 30 seconds for your computer to recognize it. • After a new drive is recognized by your computer, you may need to format the drive. You may assign different format types for each drive in the stack, but be sure to use format types that will be recognized by your OS.
16 29 3. Right-click on the DrivePod icon and select Format. The Format window will appear. 2. Connect the supplied AC adapter to the Power Port on the DrivePod. 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. 3. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter. 5. The default formatting option is Full format. A Full format will take about 30-90 minutes.
30 15 Adding a 5th DrivePod to a Stack Installation For Windows 2000/XP Users: 1. Place the 5th drive onto the 4th drive, following the correct procedure described on page 27. Important Notes: • If you intend to use the DrivePod on multiple operating systems, STOP. DO NOT continue with the installation procedure described below. Please first read the instructions in the "Installation for Multiple OS/CrossPlatform Usage" on page 21. Otherwise, continue with the installation procedure below. 2.
14 31 are allowed. Or you can leave it blank. 10. Click Start. The following warning message will appear: “This device is either a hard disk or a large removable disk. Formatting it will destroy all files currently on the drive. Are you sure you want to format this drive?” Click OK. 11. If you see a warning message from an antivirus program, click Exclude. 12. When formatting is complete, you will be asked to run a thorough Scandisk.
32 13 appeared from the Desktop, the drive has been dismounted. You many then unplug the 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.
12 33 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. USING YOUR DRIVEPOD 2. You will then see the message: “What do you want Windows to do?” with two options. Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”. Click Next. You will then see the display shown in Figure 2. How to open files and folders stored on the DrivePod on either a PC or a Mac. 3.
34 11 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. Connecting the DrivePod to Your Computer Regardless of which operating system (OS) your computer is running, follow the connection procedure below in order to properly connect the USB cable, and the AC adapter and power cord. Then proceed to the correct installation procedure for your computer.
10 35 INSTALLING THE DRIVEPOD Important Notes: • 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.
36 9 Q: When stacking DrivePods, do you need an AC adapter and a USB cable for each drive? A: If you are stacking two drives, only the 1st drive requires an AC adapter. If you are stacking three drives, the 1st and 3rd drives each require an AC adapter. The same applies if stacking four drives. If you are stacking five drives, the 1st, 3rd and 5th drives will each require an AC adapter. No matter how many drives you stack (up to five) only the first drive requires a USB cable.
8 37 DRIVEPOD AT For Further Troubleshooting/Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Please register your product on our web site at: www.acomdata.com. 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 2. Consult the expanded Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our web site, as they are likely to resolve the issue. 3.
38 7 GLOSSARY PARTS Bit - The smallest unit of digital data. In binary code, a bit is represented logically as a either 1 or a 0. The package should include the following items: Buffer - RAM cache that temporarily stores data so it can be delivered to a device as it is needed. • USB cable Bus - An electronic link that allows the transmission of data between digital devices, such as computers and computer peripherals. AND ACCESSORIES LIST • DrivePod External USB 2.
6 39 Minimum System Requirements for Mac Mb (Megabit) - One million bits. • Power Macintosh (G5, G4, Blue & White G3) iBook or iMac • Mac OS 9.0 or higher 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. • Built-in available USB port or a USB expansion card MB (Megabyte) - 1,048,576 bytes. Note: Mac OS 9 does not support USB 2.0. The DrivePod will operate at USB 1.
40 5 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AcomData warrants this product (the "Product") against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase from AcomData or its local representative supplier, AcomData will repair defective Product (or, at its option, replace with a new or recertified product) at no charge. After this 1 year period, you must pay for all labor charges. 2.
4 41 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. to any one who subsequently purchases the Product from you. DVDPod – With this sleek, portable DVD-RW drive you can create movies that you can watch on most home DVD players. Easily share large files with colleagues. Store sophisticated presentations that you can run on other computers.
42 3 This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the 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.
2 WELCOME TO THE ROCKETPOD REVOLUTION ocketPod represents nothing less than a revolution in computer peripherals. With innovative technology, unparalleled ease-of-use, and powerful features––not to mention avant-garde styling––RocketPod will change the world of computer peripherals and vastly expand the “digital domains” of computer users everywhere. R Patented Stack&Play™ System Every RocketPod peripheral is equipped with the exclusive, patented Stack&Play connection system.
OTHER AWARD-WINNING ACOMDATA PRODUCTS FOR YOUR WINDOWS PC & MACINTOSH: QuickStart Installation Guide Ultra-Portable External FireWire Hard Drives Small enough to fit into your shirt pocket! For the DrivePod™ External USB 2.0 Hard Drive External FireWire Tape Back-up Drives Remote Wireless Presentation Mouse USB 2.0 Hub USB 2.0 PCI Adapter Card FireWire PCI Adapter Card Multi-FLASH! Memory Card Reader External USB device reads and writes all 6 major flash memory card formats.
