We thank you for your purchase of your new
OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro FireWire 800
hard drive and are happy to
provide you with one of the newest, fastest, and easiest ways to add mass
storage to your computer.
For more information about FireWire 800 and USB 2.0 please visit our tech
center at
http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/index.cfm
Installation / Setup Instructions
Familiarize yourself with the connections on the back of the OWC Mercury
On-The-Go Pro hard drive - you will need to use these to connect your new
drive to your computer.
Macintosh Software Installation:
Mac OS X -
FireWire 800 or USB 2.0:
- Drivers not required. Proceed to
Hardware Installation.
Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 - FireWire 800:
Insert the HDST CD and follow the
instructions provided by the installer. You may need to install Apple’s
FireWire drivers, see the tech center for details.
Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 - USB 1.1:
You will need to download USB Mass Storage
Support from Apple at:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=60394
Mac OS 8.6-9.2.2 does not support USB 2.0.
Windows Software Installation:
Windows - 98SE & Higher - FireWire:
Drivers not
required for FireWire. For use with Windows 98SE or ME, it may be neces-
sary to select the drive in the device manager and specify it as a removable
drive. Windows 2000/XP users will have to create a signature for the drive
in the Computer Management control panel.
Windows - 98SE - USB 2.0:
Install the drivers on the
included CD-ROM to use USB 2.0 storage device. The same notes for
FireWire apply for removable drives.
Hardware Installation:
Installation of the hardware is a very straightforward
procedure on any platform.
1. Plug the DC transformer into the wall and hard drive.
(
Optional - may be used bus powered
)
3. Plug the FireWire or USB cable into the hard drive.
4. Plug the FireWire or USB cable into the computer’s FireWire or USB 2.0
port.
(
You may only use one port at a time, FireWire or USB 2.0
)
5. Power on the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro! You’re all set!
Unpack your new OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro hard drive and examine
it’s contents.
Before starting, if your new OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro FireWire 800
Hard Drive is delivered under extreme hot or cold conditions, you should
allow the contents of the package to reach room temperature prior to use.
Treat your new OWC Mercury product just like you do your computer -
keep it dry, out of direct sunlight, clean, and avoid static electricity.
The power switch is 2 position. Right, to power from the DC power port
and Left to power from the FireWire or USB ports.
