Instruction Manual
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Interfacing with USB Controller
1. Connect the USM to USB 3.0 interface adapter to the enclosure through the USM
port.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 cable from the USB port on the adapter to an available USB 3.0
port on your computer system.
How to Use
Connecting the Hard Drive
Once the enclosure has been attached to a computer, the drivers will install
automatically, and the inserted drive will be accessible as though it were installed
within the system.
Prior to using the drive, it will need to be formatted according to your operating
system requirements. To format your newly attached hard drive, or create partitions,
please consult the documentation that accompanied your operating system at the
time of purchase.
LED Indicator
The hard drive enclosure features an LED indicator that you can use to monitor drive
activity. The LED will flash while the hard drive is being accessed. Do not remove the
enclosure from the host computer while the LED is flashing, as it could damage the
drive or the enclosure, resulting in data loss.
Disconnecting the Hard Drive
Windows
1. Click the
Safely remove Hardware and Eject Media
icon, located in the task bar.
2. Click the
Mass Storage Device
from the list that appears.
3. Wait for the message indicating that it is now safe to remove the device.
NOTE:
Removing the connected drive prior to receiving notification that it is safe to
do so, could result in losing or corrupting data stored on the drive. Once the
Safe
to Remove Hardware
message appears, please disconnect the enclosure from the
computer by removing the USB connection.
