Acomdata PHD320UHE-54 External Hard Drive User Manuals

Table of Contents

• Contact AcomData

  6
• Introduction

  7
  • Welcome

    8
  • Precautions

    9
  • Package Contents

    10
  • Product Warranty Registration

    12
  • System Requirements for Windows

    13
  • System Requirements for Mac

    14
• Getting to Know Your AcomData HybridDrive

  17
  • HybridDrive 2.5 at a Glance

    18
  • HybridDrive 2.5 In-Depth

    19
    • VirtualCD + SecureHD

      19
    • Password Security

      20
    • Nomad Mobile Desktop (Windows only)

      21
    • PushButton™ Backup

      24
    • Synchronization (Sync)

      25
    • About Hi-Speed USB 2.0

      25
    • Bus-Powered vs. AC-Powered Operation

      27
    • Mac & PC Ready

      30
    • Fanless Design

      30
    • Instant-On Operation

      30
  • Technical Specifications

    31
• Installing Your HybridDrive

  33
  • Installing the Drive

    34
    • Installing the USB 2.0 Driver

      35
  • Connecting the Drive to Your Computer

    36
    • Option 1: Bus-Powered Operation via USB

      37
    • Option 2: AC-Powered Operation

      40
    • Option 3: Bus-Powered Operation via PS2 (PC only)

      41
• Setting Up & Using HybridDrive on Windows

  43
  • Setting Up the Drive

    44
    • Step 1: Confirm the Drive has been recognized by your PC

      44
    • Step 2: Deactivate the Welcome Screen?

      45
    • Step 3: Change the pre-set password or disable Password Security

      46
    • Step 4: Activate Nomad Mobile Desktop?

      48
  • How to Safely Disconnect the Drive

    50
  • Using Nomad

    52
  • Using Password Security

    56
    • Changing the Password

      56
    • Disabling Password Security

      58
    • Enabling Password Security

      59
  • What if You Forget Your Password?

    61
    • Resetting the Password

      61
  • Re-Naming the HD Partition

    63
  • Performing Basic Tasks

    64
• Setting Up & Using HybridDrive on a Mac

  65
  • Using Password Security

    66
    • Installing SecureHD Login

      66
    • Logging in

      67
    • Changing the Password

      68
    • Disabling Password Security

      69
    • Enabling Password Security

      70
  • What if You Forget Your Password?

    72
    • Resetting the Password

      72
  • How to Safely Disconnect the Drive

    74
  • Performing Basic Tasks

    76
  • Renaming the HD Partition

    77
• Re-Formatting Your HybridDrive

  79
  • About Formatting & File Systems

    80
    • About Formatting

      80
    • About the Most Common File Systems:

      81
  • Formatting the HD Partition

    83
    • Formatting the HD Partition in Windows XP or 2000

      83
    • Formatting the HD Partition in Windows Me or 98SE

      84
    • Formatting the HD Partition on a Mac

      85
• Help & Other Information

  87
  • Maintaining Your Drive

    88
    • Defragmenting and Optimizing a Hard Drive

      88
    • Examining and Repairing a Hard Drive

      89
    • Protecting Your Data from Malware

      90
    • Cleaning the Drive Case

      91
  • Troubleshooting

    92
    • Troubleshooting for Windows Users

      93
    • Troubleshooting for Mac Users

      97
  • Obtaining Service

    99
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    100
  • Glossary

    105
  • One Year Limited Warranty

    106
  • Notices

    108