Verbatim External Hard Drive User Manual - page 6
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Note 4: eSATA. Though the eSATA interface standard provides for “hot-
plugging” of the drive, some computers may not follow the standard
precisely. If you fi nd that your drive does not mount after attaching to a
computer that is powered on, then shut down the computer, attach and
power on the drive, and then boot up your computer.
Disconnecting your Hard Drive
Your External Hard Drive is hot-swappable. It can be connected and
disconnected without restarting your computer. To disconnect your drive
at any time, perform the following steps. You can also disconnect your hard
drive at any time while your computer is powered off.
Note: Please be careful to follow the correct procedure when
disconnecting your unit. Simply unplugging the unit without fi rst
following the instructions below may result in damage to your unit
and/or loss of data.
For Windows Users:
If you have fi les located on your drive open in any applications,
1.
close them.
Click the
2.
Unplug or Eject Hardware button in the System Tray.
Select your drive from the menu that appears.
3.
After a moment, Windows will display a message that your hardware
4.
can be safely removed.
For Mac OS Users:
If you have fi les located on your drive open in any applications,
1.
close them.
Locate the icon for your drive on the desktop, and drag it to the trash.
2.