Maxtor OneTouch User Manual page 42

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A list of device choices appears.
2. Select the Maxtor drive and follow the on-screen
directions to eject the drive.
The system will display a message saying that you can
safely remove the drive.
3. Disconnect the drive from your computer.
Your system may not allow you to disconnect the drive. In
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this case, you may need to close all open applications and
documents or shut down your system completely to
disconnect the drive safely.
Removing the drive from your computer without
disconnecting it properly through the operating system can
result in lost or damaged files.
To connect the drive to a Macintosh system
1. Make sure the drive is turned on and that both blue
lights are illuminated.
Connecting your computer to a drive that is not powered on
can cause your computer to behave erratically or freeze.
2. Plug the FireWire or USB cable into the drive and your
computer.
After a moment, the computer will recognize that your
drive is connected and the drive icon will appear on your
Macintosh desktop.
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To disconnect the drive from a Macintosh
1. From the desktop, drag the drive icon to the Trash.
The drive will disappear from the desktop.
2. Disconnect your drive from the computer.