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4.3
Disconnecting the Kanguru QS3
Before disconnecting the Kanguru QS3 from your computer, you should always use the Windows ‘Safely
Remove Hardware’ function to avoid damaging your drive.
Warning!
Never attempt to disconnect your Kanguru QS3 while it is transferring data. Doing so can
result in loss of your data and/or damage to the drive.
To safely remove your Kanguru QS3:
1. Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon located in the taskbar. The icon may look different
depending on which version of Windows you are running.
Windows XP
Windows Vista / 7
2. A popup menu appears listing all USB devices connected to your computer. Select the Kanguru
QS3 device from the menu.
3. A message will appear indicating that the portable storage device can be safely removed. You can
now safely disconnec the Kanguru QS3.
If a message saying “The device cannot be stopped right now” appears, please make sure any windows
or applications accessing the Kanguru QS3 are closed and then try again.
Note
: If you do not properly remove the drive from your system, then you may have to reboot your
computer in order for the drive to be recognized again.
Using Your Kanguru QS3
