Apricorn Aegis Mini A18-USB 240GB User manual

DATA PROTECTION SOFTWARE SUITE FOR PC & MAC
SMART-ER (SMART-Error Reporting) is a utility that monitors the health of your hard
drive and can provide timely information that may help you avoid losing your valuable
data due to drive failure. The Apricorn SMART-ER utility periodically monitors the
health status of a systems internal hard drive.
Apricorn’s Synchronizing software is comprised of Second Copy 2000 for Windows and
Synchronize! X for Mac, and provides a variety of options to synchronize your system for le
sharing and backup between multiple computers. This ensures that your data is always up-to-
date between your systems, maintaining data integrity.
Apricorn’s comprehensive Backup software includes Apricorn’s EZ Gig II for Windows and
ShirtPocket SuperDuper! for Mac. These powerful backup tools enable you to back up your
entire system in one simple step. Perfect for real-time disaster recovery in the event of a hard
drive failure, Apricorn’s backup software suite enables you to compress your backups into a
single le half its original size, restore individual les and password protect your backups.
Aegis Mini... security and reliability for
your data that ts in a shirt pocket
The Aegis Mini ultra-portable 1.8" hard drive instantly adds up to 240GB*
of capacity which is ideal for storing, sharing or backing up your valuable
data. It's the perfect companion for travel between home and the ofce,
or for extra storage on the go.
Compatible with both PC and Mac, Apricorn’s Aegis Mini gives you the option
of a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or FireWire interface. The integrated cable wraps neatly
around the Mini when not in use and draws all its power from the laptop, so an
AC adapter is never needed. Pair this with Apricorn’s Data Protection Software
Suite and tiny footprint and you have the most comprehensive mobile backup
and storage system available.
ULTRA-PORTABLE
The size of a deck of cards, the Mini weighs just 3.7oz
HIGH CAPACITY
Enough storage to backup or store your entire system,
work les, MP3s, videos and photos
BUS POWERED
No need for an AC Adapter, the Aegis Mini
gets all of its power from your laptop
INTEGRATED CABLE
Why carry around bulky cords? The Mini
has the USB 2.0 or FireWire cable built in
EXTENSIVE SHOCK MOUNTING
The Aegis Mini protects your data
with a 16-point omni-directional
shock mounting system
FREE TECH SUPPORT
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support
Visit our web site at www.apricorn.com or call 1-800-458-5448
©2009 Apricorn, Inc. Corporate Ofces: 12191 Kirkham Rd., Poway, CA. 92064 (updated 6/08)
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*One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting.

For more information on Aegis Mini and other innovative Apricorn products
visit our web site at www.apricorn.com or call 1-800-458-5448
©2009 Apricorn, Inc. Corporate Ofces: 12191 Kirkham Rd., Poway, CA. 92064
Features Benets
Premium Chipset Oxford®/FireWire & Cypress®/USB offer faster, more compatible hard drives
Ultra-portable design Ideal to take between home and the ofce or on trips
Integrated cable Integrated USB 2.0 or FireWire cable
Bus Powered Bus powered from USB or FireWire port
Compatibility PC and Mac compatible
Extensive Shock Mounting Protects the drive with a 16-point omnidirectional shock mounting system
Hard Drive Capacities 80GB, 120GB and 240GB
Plug-n-Play Drivers not required for Windows®XP, 2000 and Vista®or Mac®OS
Hot Swappable No need to power down, just plug and go
Backup & Disaster Recovery Backup your entire system using the Data Protection Suite. Create either a bootable
clone for the ultimate Disaster Recovery Backup, or compress your backup into a backup
image to your Mini
Moving Files Excellent for synchronizing data between desktop & notebook computers
Box Contents Aegis Mini portable hard drive with integrated cable, Data Protection Suite Software CD,
extension cable & neoprene travel pouch
Data Protection Suite Programs for PC and Mac
Backup Software EZ Gig II Backup and Disaster Recovery Software for Windows
ShirtPocket SuperDuper! for Mac®
Synchronizing Software Microsoft®SyncToy™download
Qdea®Synchronize! X for Mac
Hard Drive Health Monitor SMART-ER®for Windows
Specications
Data Transfer Rates USB 2.0 - Up to 480Mbps FireWire - Up to 400Mbps
Power Supply 100% bus powered
Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or FireWire 400
Buffer Size 2MB
RPM 4200
Average seek time 12 ms
Shock - non operating 1500G 1ms
Shock - operating 600G 2ms
Dimensions 17mm X 68.5mm X 86mm
Warranty 1 year limited
Approvals Hi-speed USB Certied, FCC & CE
System Requirements Hardware: Pentium®CPU, Apple®G3 or later, 128MBs RAM, USB, FireWire, CD ROM.
Software: Windows®2000, XP & Vista™, Mac®OS 9.2 or later and 10.X
Ordering Information Apricorn Part Number: A18-USB-xx or A18-FW-xx (xx=drive size in GBs)