FCC Compliance Statement
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 to 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
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trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders.
Technical Support
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access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
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consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
1. Depending on the version of OS that you’re running, do one of
the following:
• On your desktop, right-click
My Computer
and click
Manage
.
• On your desktop, right-click
Computer
and click
Manage
.
• Click the
Start
button or
Windows
icon. Type
compmgmt.msc
and press
Enter
.
2. On the
Computer Management
screen, click
Disk Management
.
3. Locate the disk that is labeled
Unallocated
. To confirm that the
drive is the correct one, check the drive capacity.
4. Right-click the section of the window that says
Unallocated
and
click
New Partition
.
5. To initialize the drive in the format of your choice, complete the
on-screen instructions.
When the drive is successfully installed, it appears under
My
Computer
or
Computer
with a drive letter assigned to it.
macOS
If you install a brand-new drive that doesn’t contain any data, you
must prepare the drive for use.
Warning!
When you complete the following steps, all of the data
on your drive will be deleted. If your drive has data on it that you
require, you should create a backup file or use a different drive.
1. Do one of the following:
• In
Spotlight
, enter
Disk Utility
.
• Open
Finder
. Navigate to
Applications
and click
Utilities
.
• Open
Disk Utility
.
2. Select the new drive and click the
Partition
tab.
3. Enter a name for the partition.
4. Click
Apply
.
The drive should now appear on your desktop and be accessible in
Finder
.
Disconnect a drive
Windows
1. On the task bar on your desktop, click the
Safely Remove
Hardware and Eject Media
icon.
2. Click
Eject USB Device
.
3. When the
Safe to Remove Hardware
message appears,
disconnect the adapter from your computer.
Warning!
If you disconnect the drive before you receive a
notification that says it’s safe to do so, you could experience lost or
corrupted data.
macOS
1. Close any of the windows that list the contents of the removable
drive.
2. On the desktop, click the
USB storage
icon and drag it onto the
trash can
icon on your desktop.
3. Wait five seconds and then disconnect the adapter from your
computer.
About the LED indicator
The USB31C2SAT3 features a power and activity LED (green).
LED behavior
Significance
LED is illuminated
The adapter is receiving power.
LED is illuminated and blinking
The drive is being accessed.
