Toshiba PH3200U-1EXB User Guide - Page 15
Turning off/disconnecting the Toshiba drive, If you are using a USB connection - external hard drive
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Turning off/disconnecting the Toshiba drive 15 Turning off/disconnecting the Toshiba drive To avoid losing or corrupting data stored on the Toshiba desktop external hard drive, be sure to follow the instructions in this section when you want to turn off the drive or disconnect it from your computer. Do not turn off or remove the external storage device while it is writing or reading media. ❖ Never turn off or disconnect an external storage device during data read/write. Doing so can cause data loss. If the external hard drive is connected to your computer with an eSATA cable, always shut down the computer before turning off or disconnecting the drive. Failure to do so may cause data corruption or loss. The procedure for turning off/disconnecting the drive varies depending upon the type of connection (USB or eSATA) you are using. If you are using a USB connection To turn off/disconnect the Toshiba drive if you are using a USB connection: 1 Wait until all read/write activity stops (the power/drive in-use light will stop flashing). 2 Close all Toshiba drive-related applications (for example, the Backup Software Control Pad and the Drive Monitor/Disk Properties window) by following these steps: a Click the Close (X) button to close each window. b Right-click each drive application icon in the Notification area/System tray of your Windows® desktop and select Exit. 3 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification area/System tray of your Windows® desktop. (Sample Image) The Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification area/System tray