USER MANUAL
PD-SATA USB/LAN
If you modify the
partitions or file
system when the
drive is connected
via USB, keep in
mind that the LAN
disk is only able to
access the first
partition and o
nly if
it’s formatted using
the FAT32 file
system.
Formatting the drive
will erase all data
and settings of the
LAN disk as well!
The users and
passwords you se
up for your network
drive do not apply
when the drive is
connected via USB
You will have
unlimited access
all files and folders!
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to
3.1 Installation on a PC using USB
3.1.1 USB Connection
Before connecting the device, make sure the hard drive has
been installed properly and the power supply has been
connected to the main socket. If the drive has been pre-
installed and setup already, just connect and turn it on.
Turn on your computer and start Windows
your external hard drive
disk utility of the LAN disk.
already, disconnect and re-connect the
USB cable or turn on the power first, before connecting the
USB cable.
3.1.2 Remove Procedure
For the safe removal of your drive and to assure that no data is
lost, always follow the correct unplug procedure. Otherwise, an
error message will appear.
•
Click on the taskbar icon for external hardware
•
•
Connect the device via USB and turn it on
•
Let Windows search and install the driver automatically
•
Open “My Computer” to see
If the system doesn’t recognise the drive, make sure it has
been formatted properly by using the
If it has been formatted
•
Choose your external hard drive and confirm to remove it
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