Kanguru QSX User Manual
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2.5 disconnecting the Kanguru QSX
Do not disconnect the QSX from your computer while transferring files or while applications or files
stored on the drive are in use. Doing so may result in data loss or damage to the drive. If you do not
properly remove the drive from your system, then you may have to reboot your computer in order for
the drive to be recognized again.
WarNiNG! Failure to disconnect the QSX properly may result in data loss or corruption.
USB 2.0
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7:
•
Click on the green remove Hardware icon in the taskbar
and select the USB mass Storage device to safely remove the drive.
mac:
•
When removing the drive from your Mac, close all windows and quit all applications that
are stored on the QSX and drag the drive icon(s) to the Trash/Eject to remove the drive from
your computer.
eSata
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7
•
Right click on the
1.
my computer icon and select manage from the drop down menu.
The Computer Manager appears. Click on
2.
device manager.
The Device Manager appears. Double click on
3.
disk drives.
Right click on the device labeled
4.
ScSi disk device and select Uninstall.
When the confirm dialog appears, click
5.
oK to remove the device.
It is now safe to unplug the device from your computer.
6.
Note: For ease of use, the e-Flash comes with a 3
rd
party application HotSwap!. HotSwap! allows
you to easily add and remove eSATA devices similarly to Windows Add/Remove hardware
wizard. For more information on using HotSwap!, please see section 2.6 Using HotSwap!,
p.12.
mac:
•
When removing the drive from your Mac, close all windows and quit all applications that
are stored on the QSX and drag the drive’s icon to the Trash/Eject to remove the drive from your
computer.
Basic Operation