OWC Envoy Assembly Manual & User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................1 1.1 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1.1.1 Apple® Mac® Requirements 1.1.2 PC Requirements 1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS 1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1.4 PORT VIEW 1.4.1 Connectivity Features 1.5 LED INDICATOR 2. DEVICE SETUP..........................................................................................3 2.1 ASSEMBLY 3. SUPPORT RESOURCES..........................................................................5 3.1 FORMATTING 3.2 TROUBLESHOOTING 3.3 ABOUT DATA BACKUP 3.4 ONLINE RESOURCES 3.5 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT

1. USB 3.0 (Standard-A to Micro-B) cable 2. OWC Envoy 3. Adhesive rubber feet 4. Storage bag Not Pictured: Two Torx T5 screws 1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL Firmware, images, and descriptions may vary slightly between this manual and the unit shipped. Functions and features may change depending on the firmware version. Please visit the product webpage for the most recent product specifications. 1 2 3 4 INTRODUCTION 1.1 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1.1.1 Mac Requirements • USB 2.0: OS X ® 10.2 or later • USB 3.0: OS X 10.6 or later 1.1.2 PC Requirements • USB 2.0: Windows® XP or later • USB 3.0: Windows XP or later

1 1.4.1 Connectivity Features 1. USB 3.0 port — Attach the included USB 3.0 (Standard-A to Micro-B) cable here. NOTE: • The OWC Envoy is designed to receive all needed power through the USB cable, therefore a separate power adapter is not necessary. • For the safe removal of your drive and to assure that no data is lost, always eject or unmount the drive from your operating system before powering off. 1.5 LED INDICATOR The OWC Envoy has an LED indicator on the top, as shown in the picture below. The LED emits a solid blue light when the unit is powered on and flashes during drive activity. LED indicator

Air®. Any other third-party SSDs, including OWC SSDs, are NOT compatible. • The OWC Envoy for MacBook Air 2010-11 works ONLY with the Apple SSD from MacBook Airs from 2010 and 2011; the OWC Envoy for MacBook Air 2012 works ONLY with the Apple SSD from MacBook Airs from 2012. • The pictures used in the following assembly instructions use the OWC Envoy for MacBook Air 2010-11. The assembly process is identical for the 2012 version, but the black SATA connector will be slightly wider. 2.1 ASSEMBLY 1. Place the OWC Envoy upside down, as shown below. Note that the two included screws are of differing lengths. When securing the enclosure later in step 4, the longer screw should be on the left, with the shorter screw on the right. For now, set these screws aside. 2. Lift off the bottom cover to reveal the green circuit board, as shown in the picture below. The circuit board will be slightly loose in the enclosure, as it is held in place by pegs in the bottom cover when the OWC Envoy is assembled.

picture below. The connector is notched so that it only fits in one orientation. 4. Replace the bottom cover, then use a Torx T5 screwdriver to install the two screws that you removed in step 1, as circled in the picture below. The longer screw goes on the left and the shorter screw goes on the right. Remember to be careful when installing the screws and do not use too much force. If the screws are over-tightened, they could strip. 5. Remove the backing on each of the adhesive rubber feet and place the sticky side of each foot in one of the grooves on either end of the OWC Envoy, as shown. The assembly process is now complete. You can begin using your OWC Envoy right away. If you need to format the SSD inside the OWC Envoy, see Section 3.1.

Mac or Windows, go to: www.macsales.com/format 3.2 TROUBLESHOOTING Begin your troubleshooting by verifying that both ends of your cables are properly plugged into the computer and the OWC Envoy. If the OWC Envoy is still not working properly, try a different USB cable. You can also connect it to a different USB port or a different computer. If problems persist, consult our Frequently Asked Questions page (Section 3.4) or contact OWC Technical Support (Section 3.5). 3.3 ABOUT DATA BACKUP 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 and a second copy on either your internal drive or another storage medium, such as an optical backup, or on another external storage unit. Any data loss or corruption while using the OWC Envoy is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstance will Other World Computing®, OWC, its parent or any affiliates be held liable for compensation or the recovery of any lost data. 3.4 ONLINE RESOURCES Data Migration: For a step-by-step walkthrough of our recommended method for migrating your data from an old drive to a new one, go to: www.macsales.com/migration FAQs: Access our collection of frequently asked questions for this and other products at: www.macsales.com/FAQ 3.5 CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT SUPPORT RESOURCES 8AM - 8PM (CT) Monday - Friday 9AM - 4PM (CT) Saturday Telephone: (800) 275-4576 (North America) (815) 338-8685 (International) Live Chat: www.macsales.com/livechat Email: www.macsales.com/ts_email

Limited Warranty is not transferable and is subject to limitations. OWCMANENVOGAM R6 08/20/15 DM Changes: The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Other World Computing assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein. Other World Computing 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! Modifications 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. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Health And Safety Precautions: • Read this user guide carefully and follow the correct procedures when setting up the device. • Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the device. To avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions, never insert any metallic object into the device. If it appears to be malfunctioning, contact Other World Computing technical support. • Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects containing liquids on the drive, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury. General Use Precautions: • To avoid damage, do not expose the device to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F). • Always unplug the device from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting or fire. • Do not use the device near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other products. • Do not place the device near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of hard drives. • Do not place heavy objects on top of the device. • Protect your device from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of damage or malfunction. • Do not block any ventilation openings on the device. These help to keep the device cool during operation. Blocking the ventilation openings may cause damage to the device and cause an increased risk of short-circuiting or fire. • For up-to-date product and warranty information, please visit the product webpage. Copyrights and Trademarks: © 2015 Other World Computing. All rights reserved. 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 Other World Computing. OWC is a trademark of New Concepts Development Corporation, registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in Canada. OWC Envoy, the OWC logo, and the Other World Computing logo are trademarks of New Concepts Development Corporation. Apple, Mac, MacBook Air, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. USB is a registered trademark of USB Implementers forum, Inc. Other marks may be the trademark or registered trademark property of their owners.