User Guide

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Q: I set up my External Hard Drive on Mac OS 9 and it
was working fine. Then when I upgraded to Mac OS X my
computer asked me to re-initialize the Drive.
A: If this message appears, you have no choice but to
re-initialize the Drive in order to use it on Mac OS X. You
will need to copy the data stored on your External Hard
Drive to another hard drive or other storage device before
upgrading to Mac OS X. After the upgrade is complete,
re-initialize the Drive on Mac OS X, and then copy the data
back to it.
Q: Can I partition the External Hard Drive?
A: Not recommended.
Q: Why does my Drive ask me to initialize it when I plug
it into OS 9?
A: Sometimes on Mac OS 9 you may need to initialize the
Drive the first time you connect it to your computer. Follow
the instructions in this manual to format the Drive.
Q: Why is my Drive asking me to format it? It was
already formatted and it contains data.
A: The file system might have become corrupted, in which
case it needs to be repaired. Use disk utility software, such
as Norton Utilities, to repair the disk. Periodic testing of
a hard drive is recommended to keep it in good working
order and prevent the corruption of data.
If an issue cannot resolved by using our FAQ, please con
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tact Technical Support via the AcomData web site: www.
acomdata.com or call: [phone].
System Requirements
System Requirement for PC
• Pentium-based PC with 233 MHz or faster CPU
• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP
• 32 MB RAM
• Available USB port (for USB 2.0 Drives)
• Available USB port or FireWire port (for Combo Drives)
Windows 98 users:
• Windows 98 First Edition does not support USB 2.0.
The AcomData External Hard Drive will operate at USB 1.x
speeds on Windows First Edition.
• Windows 98 First Edition does not support FireWire. If
using Windows 98, you must have Windows 98SE.
Windows XP users:
In order to use the USB 2.0 connection, you must have at
least Service Pack 1 for Windows XP.
System Requirements for Mac
• Power Macintosh
(G5, G4, Blue & White G3, iBook or iMac)
• Mac OS 9 or Mac OS X
• Available USB port (for USB 2.0 Drives)
• Available USB port or FireWire port (for Combo Drives)
Mac OS 9 Users:
• We recommended using the latest version (OS 9.2.2).
You can download the updates you need at http://docs.
info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=75288.
• Mac OS 9 does not support USB 2.0. The AcomData
External Hard Drive will operate at USB 1.x speeds on OS 9.