Instruction Manual

Powering the Drive Enclosure

The hard drive enclosure requires no external power supply, as it is ca- pable of receiving enough power (5V/500mA) from the USB Bus to which it is connected. Please ensure that both USB type A connectors are inserted into available ports on the host computer.

LED Indicator

The hard drive enclosure offers an LED indicator, to enable you to moni- tor drive activity. When the enclosure is powered, the LED will illuminate and remain green. While the hard drive is being accessed, however, the LED will change from green to red. Do not remove the enclosure from the host computer while the LED is red, as it could damage the drive or the enclosure, resulting in data loss.

Disconnecting the Hard Drive

Windows 98SE

The hard drive enclosure can be removed when the activity LED is green. To do so, simply unplug the USB cable connecting the enclosure to the host computer.

Windows ME/2000/XP

1.Right click on the removable storage icon, located in the task bar.

2.Windows XP: When the Safely Remove Hardware message appears, click on it with the left mouse button.

Windows ME/2000: When the Unplug or eject hardware message appears, click on it with the left mouse button.

3.You will be asked to select the device you wish to disconnect. Please highlight the drive listing, and click on OK

4.On the screen that follows, click on Stop.

5.Wait for the message indicating that it is now safe to remove the device. Please note:

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SAT2510BU2, IDE2510U2, SAT2510U2 specifications

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