Basic operation, 1 parts and functions, 2 setting up your kanguru qsx – Kanguru QSX User Manual
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2. Basic operation
The Kanguru QSX is extremely versatile and can meet almost any storage need. It can be configured
to operate in several different storage modes, but is as simple to operate as a basic external hard
drive.
2.1 Parts and functions
1
2
3
4
ON DIP
5
6
7
8
9
11
10
front
Aluminum Housing
1.
Hard Drive 2 LED Indicator
2.
Hard Drive 1 LED Indicator
3.
Power LED Indicator
4.
Back
eSATA interface
5.
Reset Button
6.
Cooling Fan
7.
Dip Switches
8.
Power On/Off Switch
9.
USB Interface
10.
Power Connector
11.
2.2 Setting up Your Kanguru QSX
Please follow these instructions to setup and connect your Kanguru QSX to your computer.
Place the Kanguru QSX on a flat stable surface by your computer.
1.
Plug the Power Adapter into an appropriate electrical outlet and then plug the other end into the
2.
Power Connector (11).
Configure the QSX to the desired storage mode, turn on the QSX and then press the reset button
3.
(see section 2.3 Setting the Storage Mode, p.8).
Plug one end of the provided eSATA or USB cable into the QSX eSATA Interface (5) or USB
4.
Interface (10) and then connect the other end to the appropriate port on your computer. Although
the Kanguru QSX has connections for both eSATA and USB, only one connection can be used
at a time.
The Kanguru QSX will appear in My Computer if you are running Windows or it will appear on your
desktop if you are running Mac OS X. The QSX may appear as one or two hard drives depending
on the storage mode it is set in. If you are connecting the QSX via eSATA, it may not show up right
away, For more information, see section 2.2.1 eSATA Connection, p.7.
Basic Operation