OWC ENVOY PRO MINI User manual

ENVOY PRO MINI
Ultra-Portable SSD with Integrated USB-C
and USB-A Connections
USER GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Requirements.......................................................................................3
1.2 Package Contents............................................................................................3
1.3 About This Manual...........................................................................................3
USAGE
2.1 Usage Information............................................................................................4
2.2 Usage Notes.....................................................................................................5
2.3 Drive Guide .......................................................................................................5
SUPPORT RESOURCES
3.1 Troubleshooting................................................................................................6
3.2 Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................6
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Hardware:
- Any Mac, PC, Chromebook, tablet, or phone with a USB Type-C or USB Type-A port
Operating System:
- OS X 10.6 or later, macOS 10.12 or later, Windows 7 or later, iPadOS 13 or later, Chrome OS,
Android 10 or later, or Linux
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The images and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped. Functions and
features may change depending on the rmware version. The latest product details and warranty information
can be found on the product web page. OWC’s Limited Warranty is not transferable and subject to limitations.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
OWC Envoy Pro mini Quick Start Guide Not Shown: Lanyard

04USAGE
2.1 USAGE INFORMATION
Connecting with USB Type-C
1. Remove the cover protecting the OWC Envoy Pro mini
USB Type-C connector.
2. Connect the Envoy Pro mini to the USB-C port
of your host.
USAGE
Connecting with USB Type-A
1. Pull away from the USB Type-C connector to disengage
the integrated USB Type-A connector.
2. Pivot the integrated USB Type-A connector and reengage
by pushing towards the USB Type-C connector.
3. Connect the Envoy Pro mini to the USB Type-A port
of your host.
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05USAGE
2.2 USAGE NOTES
- For safe unmounting of the Envoy Pro mini, and to ensure that no data is lost, always eject or unmount
the drive from your operating system before disconnecting from your host.
- To ensure that your files are protected and to prevent data loss, we strongly suggest that you keep two
copies of your data: one copy on your OWC Envoy Pro mini and a second copy on another storage
medium, such as an optical backup, or on another external storage unit. Any data loss or corruption
while using the Envoy Pro mini is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances may
OWC, its parent, partners, affiliates, officers, employees, or agents be held liable for loss of the use of
data including compensation of any kind or recovery of the data.
- Performance will vary depending on host hardware, usage, and the connection type being used to mount
the OWC Envoy Pro mini.
- There is an LED on the opposite end of the OWC Envoy Pro mini when connected with USB Type-C. The
LED will show drive activity by blinking blue and remain off when inactive. The LED light also functions
with USB Type-A but will not be as visible.
- The included lanyard has (2) detachable points. One detachable point is the quick release for the drive.
This allows you to remove the drive while keeping the lanyard around your neck. The other breakaway
point is around the neck for safely breaking away in case the lanyard is pulled.
- If the host is protected by a case or shield, the Envoy Pro mini might not fully seat when connecting with
USB Type-C . Using a USB Type-C extender cable is recommended for connecting the device. i.e: A tablet
in a case or the I/O shield of a PC.
- The OWC Envoy Pro mini needs to be formatted on a computer before using with an Android device
or iPad.
- The OWC Envoy Pro mini can be connected to devices with a Lightning port. Requires an Apple Lightning
to USB3 Camera Adapter and USB Power Adapter or battery.
2.3 DRIVE GUIDE
1. Follow the steps below to use the OWC Drive Guide utility to format your OWC Envoy Pro mini for Mac
or Windows.
a. Connect the OWC Envoy Pro mini to the USB-C or USB-A port on your host. If you prefer to use
a different formatting utility, do so at this time and skip the rest of these steps.
b. The drive will mount and your operating system will display it as “OWC SETUP”. Open the disk
icon to view its contents.
c. Double-click the OWC Drive Guide application. Follow the simple on-screen instructions
to complete the formatting process. Once the formatting is finished the drive is ready to use.

06SUPPORT RESOURCES
3.1 TROUBLESHOOTING
- Ensure the OWC Envoy Pro mini fully seated if not being recognized by the host. Carefully remove
and reinstall the drive if it doesn’t mount. Using a different host port may resolve mounting issues.
- If “OWC SETUP” does not appear on your desktop, please format using traditional methods
by visiting owcdigital.com/format
- OWC support is here to help you. Please have your serial number ready which can be located
on the underside of the USB Type-A connector and would be visible while being pivoted or printed
on the original packaging.
3.2 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SUPPORT RESOURCES
Phone: M–F, 8am–6pm CT
1.866.692.7100 (N. America) | +1.815.338.475 (Int’l)
Chat: M–F, 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm CT
www.owc.com/support
Email: Answered within 48 hours
www.owc.com/support

CHANGES:
The material in this document is for information purposes only and subject to change without notice.
While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, OWC,
its parent, partners, afliates, ofcers, employees, and agents assume no liability resulting from errors or
omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. OWC reserves the right
to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation and without
obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes.
FCC STATEMENT:
Warning! Modications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
WARRANTY:
The OWC Envoy Pro mini has a 3 Year OWC Limited Warranty.
For up-to-date product and warranty information, please visit the product web page.
COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS:
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form
or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written
consent of OWC.
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trademarks of New Concepts Development Corporation, registered in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc. Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks
of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other marks may be the
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OWCMANEVYPRMNI – 04.04.2022