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User’s GuideFor theDockPodDocking StationModel #: RPDOCKU2FAWindows & MacPlease retain this guide. CONTENTS CONTACT INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 PACKAGE CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 PRODUCT REGISTRATION FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 ABOUT ROCKETPOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 DOCKPOD AT A GLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 DOCKPOD IN-DEPTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 SYSTEMREQUIREMENTSFOR MAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 CONNECTING DOCKPOD TO YOUR COMPUTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 HOW TO STACK&PLAY ROCKETPOD MODULES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 STACKING ROCKETPOD MODULES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 REMOVING STACKED-ON MODULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 TURNING OFF A ROCKETPOD STACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 CONNECTION OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 CONNECTING DOCKPOD TO A USB HUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 CONNECTING YOUR ROCKETPOD STACK TO A FIREWIRE DAISY-CHAIN. . . . . . 31 TROUBLESHOOTING/FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . .33 SOLVING TECHNICAL PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 NOTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 CONTACT INFORMATION Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 5499 Diamond Bar, California 91765-7499 Telephone: (909) 348-0680 Fax: (909) 598-8663 Web: Customer Service: customerservice@acomdata.com Technical Support: techsupport@acomdata.com Pre-Sales Questions: sales@acomdata.com WELCOME Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of DockPod, the Docking Station for RocketPod Hi-Performance Peripherals from AcomData. This guide contains instructions on how to connect your DockPod to your computer and stack on RocketPod modules using the patented Stack&Play™ system. For instructions pertaining to the usage of a specific RocketPod product, please see the User's Guide for that product. Please read this guide carefully before using your DockPod, and retain it for future reference. PACKAGE CONTENTS The package should contain the following items: • DockPod Docking Station • FireWire cable (6-pin to 6-pin) • USB 2.0 cable (compatible with USB 1.x) • AC adapter and power cord • User’s Guide • Warranty Registration Card If you are missing any of the items listed above, please contact AcomData Customer Service at customerservice@acomdata.com or call 1-800-470-4495 or (909) 348-0680. PRODUCT REGISTRATION FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE Please take a few moments to register your AcomData product. Registration is required in the event that your product needs warranty service. Also, please retain your sales receipt from the purchase of this product; a copy of the sales receipt is also required to attain warranty service. Two ways to register: 1. Fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card included in the package; 2. Register your AcomData product online at To register, click on the Customer Support button and follow the instructions. Online registration entitles you to free online support services, including online tech support and customized software updates. PRECAUTIONS BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS M AY CAUSE DAM AGE TO YOUR ACOM DATA PRODUCT AND VOID THE WARRANTY. • Read this User’s Guide carefully and follow the correct procedures for installing and using the device. • Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble or modify it. If it appears to be malfunctioning, contact AcomData Technical Support. • Never expose the device to rain or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions. • Never place containers on it containing liquids which may spill onto the device. This can damage the device and increase the risk of electric shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury. • Make sure that the computer and the device are electrically grounded. If the device has a three-prong (grounded) plug, never plug the device into a two-prong (non-grounded outlet). • Do not expose the device to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F)...