Verbatim 2-Disk RAID USB and eSATA External Hard Drive User Manual - Connecting to Your Computer
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About the Hard Drives
The product comes pre-formatted in FAT32 format. This format allows for
operation with either Windows or Mac OS.
Note: Capacity dependent on model. 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes/
1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes/1 TB = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes.
Some capacity used for pre-loaded software, formatting and other functions,
and thus is not available for data storage. As a result, and due to differing
calculation methods, your operating systems may report as fewer
megabytes / gigabytes / terabytes.
Locating the Drive on your desk
Place the drive on a sturdy desk or table that is free from clutter that could
block airfl ow around the unit. Take care not to block any air vents.
Connecting to your computer
This Verbatim external hard drive provides both USB 2.0 and eSATA
connections. You can connect your drive to a computer with either USB
or eSATA, but not both at the same time.
Connecting your drive to a computer is extremely simple. Follow the
steps below.
To connect to your computer follow the steps below:
Connect the included AC Adapter to the drive, and then to a wall outlet.
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Next press the ON/OFF button on the back of the drive.
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Finally, connect the data cable. Connect the included USB cable from
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the USB port on the drive to an available USB port on your computer.
For eSATA, connect the included eSATA cable from the eSATA port on
the drive to an available eSATA port on your computer.
The hard drive will mount automatically, and a new icon will
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appear in My Computer (Windows) or a new icon will appear on
the desktop (Mac)