Rear View; Usage Notes - OWC Mercury Elite Pro Mini Assembly Manual & User Manual

1.4 Rear View

USB 3.1 Gen 1 / eSATA
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USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Type-C) / eSATA
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1.5 Usage Notes

- Connect only one data cable (USB or eSATA) at a time.
- Even if the optional 5V power adapter is not connected, the ON/OFF switch must be in the "ON"
position to use the Mercury Elite Pro mini.
- For the safe removal of your drive and to ensure that no data is lost, always eject or unmount the
corresponding disk(s) from your operating system before powering off. You can use the methods
described below to safely unmount your disk(s).
OS X
- Drag the icon for the disk you wish to unmount to the trash can; OR
- Right-click the disk icon on the desktop, then click "Eject"; OR
- Highlight the disk on your Desktop and press Command-E.
Windows
- Go to the System Tray (located in the lower right corner of your screen). Click on the 'Eject' icon
(a small green arrow over a hardware image).
- A message will appear, detailing the devices that the 'Eject' icon controls, i.e., 'Safely remove...'
Click on this prompt.
- You will then see a message that says, 'Safe to Remove Hardware.' It is now safe to disconnect
the Mercury Elite Pro Mini from the computer.
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1. USB 3.1 Gen 1 port — Attach the included USB 3.1Gen 1
(Standard-A to Micro-B) cable here.
2. USB 3.1 Gen 2 port – Attach one of the included USB 3.1
Gen 2 (Type-C) cables here.
3. eSATA port — Attach the included eSATA cable here.
NOTE: The connector is keyed to use one specific orientation.
If the connector does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Flip it
over and re-insert it.
4. On/Off switch — Turn the power on and off using this switch.
5. Power input — Connect the optional 5V power adapter here
(sold separately).
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