Kanguru QS2 User Manual

Manual is about: USB2.0, USB2.0/Firewire Combo, and USB2.0/eSATA Combo Models

Summary of QS2

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    User’s manual for 3.5” usb2.0, usb2.0/firewire combo, and usb2.0/esata combo models fcc compliance statements this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protect...

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    Please be aware of the following points before using your kanguru qs2 hard drive. Copyright© 2007, kanguru solutions. All rights reserved. Dos ® , windows 95 ®, windows 98 ® , windows nt ®, windows 2000 ®, windows me ®, windows xp ® and windows vista ® are registered trademarks of microsoft inc. App...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents:

    Table of contents: user’s manual ..................................................................................................................1 introduction: ...................................................................................................................4 p ackage c ontents :...

  • Page 4: Introduction:

    Introduction: thank you for p urchasing the kanguru qs2 hard drive from kanguru solutions! The kanguru qs2 features the latest in external hard drive technology with cutting edge sata connectivity for the fastest throughput. The qs2 can take on your most demanding data transfer tasks with ease! Vide...

  • Page 5: System Requirements:

    System requirements: hardware: • notebook or desktop computer • 256mb ram • pentium ii processor or equivalent • 1 - usb or usb2.0 port • 1 - esata port (q2s models only) • 1 – firewire port (q2f models only) • 1 available wall outlet for power operating system: • win98/me/2000/xp/vista • mac os 8.6...

  • Page 6: Driver Installation

    • windows xp • windows vista • mac os 8.6 or later sata • windows 98 se • windows me • windows 2000 • windows xp • windows vista • mac os x 10.2 or later size: weight 2.15 lbs dimensions 7-3/4" x 4-1/2" x 1-3/8" driver installation usb 2.0: windows 98/98se ***the drivers must be installed before con...

  • Page 7: Firewire:

    Windows me / 2000 / xp none of the kanguru qs2 hard drives require any driver files for win me, win2000, or win xp. These operating systems include a usb mass storage driver, which will support all kanguru qs2 hard drives. Simply plug in the kanguru qs2 into the usb 2.0 port and windows will automat...

  • Page 8: Esata:

    Esata: installing drivers for windows 98se/me/2000/xp: the above operating systems do not require any additional driver installations. Your computers serial ata controller will automatically install a default driver for the kanguru qs2 hard drive. After the system has detected the drive and installe...

  • Page 9: Sata:

    Do not unplug the qs2 from your computer while copying files to or from the drive or while applications or files stored on the drive are in use. Doing so may result in data loss or damage to the drive. Sata: windows 98 / me 1. Right click on the my computer icon and click properties 2. Click on the ...

  • Page 10: Partitioning and Formatting

    Please consult your motherboard manual on how to change the boot order for your computer. Add-on serial ata controller card: if your sata controller is an add-on controller card, you may try to choose the scsi device as the first boot device. If your system does not have this option available, your ...

  • Page 11: Formatting

    4. The new partition wizard will appear to create the new partition. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the partition and formatting process. Formatting notice: formatting the drive will erase all data contained on the drive 1. To format the qs2, plug the drive into your computer, then op...

  • Page 12: Usage Notes

    Usage notes once the driver files have been loaded simply plug in the usb2.0 or esata (q2s models only) cable into the back of the drive and then into your system. Turn on the power to your drive and you will see a new removable drive icon in my computer. Esata hot swappable functionality the kangur...

  • Page 13: Tech Support

    Documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Kanguru solutions reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or e...