User ManualTable of ContentsAcomData Contact Information4Welcome!5Product Registration for Warranty Coverage6Precautions7Package Contents8System Requirements for PC9System Requirements for Mac10AcomData 2163 Drive Enclosure at a Glance11AcomData 2163 Drive Enclosure Features Explored12Hi-Speed USB 2.012FireWire 400 (FireWire-equipped Drives only)13Hot-Pluggable15Fanless Design15Technical Specifications16Installing a 3.5” IDE Hard Drive171. Configure Your IDE Hard Drive as a Master172. Disassemble the Drive Enclosure184. Re-assemble the Drive Enclosure20Setting up the Drive21Choosing an Orientation (Vertical or Horizontal)21Vertical Placement21Horizontal Placement23Removing the stand23Affixing the rubber feet to the Drive case23Connecting the Drive to Your Computer24Mounting the Drive26Mounting a FireWire-Connected Drive26Mounting a USB-Connected Drive27Naming Your Drive28Mac Users:28PC Users:28Formatting the Drive29Formatting the Drive in Windows 2000 or XP30Formatting the Drive in Windows 98SE or Me31Formatting the Drive in Mac OS X32Formatting the Drive in Mac OS 933Using Your Drive for Routine Tasks34How to Safely Dismount & Turn Off the Drive35PC Users35Mac Users35Maintaining Your Drive & Safeguarding Your Data36Backing Up Your Data36Defragmenting and Optimizing a Hard Drive36Examining and Repairing a Hard Drive37Protect Your Data from Viruses37Cleaning the Drive Case37Frequently Asked Questions38Troubleshooting41Troubleshooting for PC Users41Troubleshooting for Mac users44Glossary46One Year Limited Warranty48Obtaining Service for Your AcomData Product50How to Purchase Accessories51Notices52Size: 1.78 MBPages: 53Language: EnglishOpen manual
