StarTech.com S2510U33RUSM - Manual (Page 8)

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. Refer to Initializing the Hard Drive
Disconnecting the Hard Drive
Windows
1. Select the “Safely remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon, located in the task bar.
2. Select 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.
Mac OS X
To safely disconnect the attached drive from the host computer, close any windows
listing the contents of the removable drive. Once all windows are closed, click on the
USB storage icon on the desktop, and drag it to the Trash Can icon on the desktop.
Allow 5 seconds before physically removing the enclosure/drive from the computer.