Verbatim Desktop Hard Drive USB 2.0 Quick Start Manual page 5

Disconnecting External USB Hard Disk
Your 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.
For Windows Users:
1. If you have files located on your drive open in any applications, close them.
2. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware button in the System Tray.
3. Select your drive from the menu that appears.
4. After a moment, Windows will display a message that your hardware can be safely
removed.
For Mac OS Users:
1. If you have files located on your drive open in any applications, close them.
2. Locate the icon for your drive on the desktop, and drag it to the trash.
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