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Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Important4
Acomdata Contact Information4
Welcome4
Product Registration for Warranty Coverage5
- Online Registration5
- Mail-In Registration5
Precautions6
Package Contents6
System Requirements for PC7
System Requirements for Mac7
Acomdata E5 Drives at a Glance (Front View)8
Acomdata E5 Drives at a Glance (Back Panel)8
Acomdata E5 Features Explored9
- Firewire (Firewire-Equipped Drives Only)9
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (USB 2.0-Equipped Drives Only)10
- Mac & PC Ready10
- Hot-Pluggable10
- Fanless Design11
Technical Specifications11
Setting up the Drive12
- Choosing an Orientation (Vertical or Horizontal)12
- Vertical Placement13
- Horizontal Placement13
- Removing the Stand13
- Affixing the Rubber Feet to the Drive Case13
Connecting the Drive to Your Computer14
- USB Users14
Mounting a Firewire-Connected Drive15
- Mac Users15
- Windows 2000/XP Users15
- Windows 98SE and Me Users15
Mounting a USB-Connected Drive16
- Mac Users16
- Windows 2000/XP Users16
- Windows Me Users16
- Windows 98SE Users with Pushbutton Drives16
- Windows 98SE Users with Non-Pushbutton Drives18
Naming Your Drive18
- Mac Users18
- PC Users18
Re-Formatting the Drive19
- Formatting the Drive in Windows 2000 or XP20
- Formatting the Drive in Windows 98SE or Me20
- Formatting the Drive in Mac os X20
- Formatting the Drive in Mac os 921
Using Your Drive for Routine Tasks22
How to Safely Dismount & Turn off the Drive22
- PC Users22
- Mac Users22
Stacking Drives23
Maintaining Your Drive & Safeguarding Your Data23
- Backup Your Data23
- Defragmenting and Optimizing a Hard Drive23
- Examining and Repairing a Hard Drive24
- Protect Your Data from Viruses24
- Cleaning the Drive Case24
Frequently Asked Questions25
Troubleshooting27
- Troubleshooting for PC Users27
- Troubleshooting for Mac Users28
Glossary29
One Year Limited Warranty30
Obtaining Service for Your Acomdata Product31
How to Purchase Accessories31
Notices32

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