StarTech.com IDE1810U2Z instruction manual Connecting the Enclosure to a Computer

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Connecting the Enclosure to a Computer

1.Insert the Type ‘A’ connector provided by the included USB cable to the (powered) host computer. Connect the remaining end to the enclosure:

2.Windows will detect that the drive has been connected, and automatically install the necessary driver files. Please follow any prompts to complete the installation, following which the newly connected drive will appear in My Computer.

Removing the Enclosure from the Computer

WARNING: Do not disconnect the enclosure while the hard drive is active. This can result in data loss and possible damage to the hard drive. To ensure that the drive is not operating, please use the Safely Remove Hardware feature as outlined below.

1.Click on the Safe Remove icon located in the taskbar, and select the connected enclosure from the menu provided, then click Stop. From the menu that appears next (pictured below), select the device to disconnect, and click OK.

*Safe Remove

2.Once the connected hard drive activity has terminated, it is safe to power down and remove the enclosure from the host computer, by disconnecting the USB cable from the host computer.

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