SmartDisk USBFF05P, USBFF20P, USBFF10P manual Connecting FireFly to a Macintosh Computer, Tip

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Connecting and Disconnecting FireFly

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Mac OS Users

Connecting FireFly to a Macintosh Computer

Before connecting and using FireFly, put it on a stable surface.

Caution Sudden movement during operation may cause data transfer errors and may damage the hard disk.

1Connect one end of the USB cable to an open USB port on your Macintosh.

2Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on FireFly. The FireFly icon appears on the desktop.

Do not force the connection as damage may occur to the connector Caution or the USB port.

Disconnecting FireFly from a Macintosh Computer

Do not unplug FireFly while it is mounted on the desktop. If you unplug FireFly while accessing or copying files, data may be lost Caution or FireFly may be damaged. To disconnect FireFly, complete the

following steps.

1Close all files and applications stored on FireFly.

2Drag FireFly icon to the trash.

3Wait until the yellow light stops flashing.

The blue light may remain on at this point if you are using Mac OS X 10.0

Caution -10.1. It is OK to unplug FireFly if the blue light remains on. However, do not unplug FireFly if the yellow light is flashing.

4You can now safely unplug FireFly. Gently pull out the USB connector from the computer.

 

 

 

You can also safely unplug FireFly by shutting down the computer.

 

 

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Remember to ensure the lights are off before unplugging.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Hardware 1 Year Limited Warranty SmartDisk Software License and Warranty FireFly User Guide FCC Compliance and Warning Contents FireFly User Guide Vii Features and Benefits Package ContentsAbout this User Guide System Requirements Additional SoftwareTechnical Support To download the USB update Mac OS UsersWindows Users For Mac OS 8.6 Users OnlyFor Windows 98 / Windows 98SE Users Only Connecting FireFly to a Macintosh Computer Disconnecting FireFly from a Macintosh ComputerTip Connecting the FireFly to a PC Disconnecting FireFly from a PC FireFly Lights StatusBetween your Home and Office Computers Version ControlBackup FireFly Frequently DisconnectingProject Repositories Editing Files and Updating DataVisiting Clients Project aEmergency Backup when Traveling Connecting Multiple DrivesBackup Frequently ArchiveRecovery Transporting Large FilesStorage and Playback of MP3, Video, and Photos Copy Files and Data Frequently to FireFlyCreate a Boot Drive for Macintosh Computers To boot your Macintosh computer with FireFlySelect the FireFly and press OK