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Using Your Kanguru QS3
4.
Using Your Kanguru QS3
The Kanguru QS3 operates the fastest when connected through a USB3.0 port. Although the Kanguru
QS3 is backwards compatible with USB2.0 and USB1.1, you will get optimal performance through
USB3.0. If your computer does not have a USB3.0 port, please contact Kanguru Solutions to purchase a
USB3.0 host controller for installation on your PC.
4.1
Setting up Your Kanguru QS3
To setup your Kanguru QS3:
1.
Plug in the included AC Power Supply to a eletrical outlet. Connect the other end of the Power
Supply to the QS3’s power input.
2.
Connect your QS3 to your PC using the USB3.0 cable that came included with your package.
Note:
The USB cable that came with your package is specifically designed for use with USB3.0.
If you do not use the cable provided then you may not experience the fastest read/write transfer
speeds possible.
3.
Flip the On/Off switch to the On position.
The Kanguru indicator light on the front of the drive will light up, indicating that the drive is powered
on. Your Kanguru QS3 hard drive is now ready for use.
4.2
Driver Installation
The Kanguru QS3 hard drive does not require any additional driver files to use with Windows XP,
Windows Vista and Windows 7. These operating systems include a USB Mass Storage driver, which will
support the Kanguru QS3 hard drive.
Simply plug in the Kanguru QS3 and connect it to your PC through a USB port and Windows will
automatically detect the new hardware and install the appropriate driver.
Note:
If you added a USB3.0 port to your computer by installing a USB3.0 host controller expansion
card, you will need to install a device driver for the host controller. Please refer to your host controller’s
user manual for more information.
