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Disconnecting the NexStar 3
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6. Disconnecting the NexStar 3: NexStar 3 External 2.5" HDD Enclosure: Warning: NEVER remove the NexStar 3 while the hard drive is in use. Doing so may corrupt the data on the hard drive or damage the hard drive, NexStar 3, or computer. Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar 3 have ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar 3. 3) If connected by USB, double click the green "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon in the system tray and select [Safely Remove Hardware]. Select the device you wish to remove and click on [Stop]. The system should prompt,"It is now safe to remove the USB device." If not, wait for any programs still using the device to finish and try again. If connected by eSATA, your drive may not appear within Safely Remove Hardware. To allow for safer disconnections, disable write caching on the policy tab of the drive's properties. You should then be able to disconnect the drive without the risk of losing any data. (NST-260SU) 4) Unplug the mini USB-B connector from the NexStar 3 5) If using eSATA, unplug the eSATA cable (NST-260SU). 6) Unplug the USB/Power cable from the system. Mac OS: 1) Make sure all operations using the hard drive within the NexStar 3 have ceased. 2) Close any windows and programs pertaining to the NexStar 3. 3) From the Desktop, drag the NexStar 3 hard drive to the trash. 4) Unplug the mini USB-B connector from the NexStar 3 5) If using eSATA, unplug the eSATA cable (NST-260SU). 6) Unplug the USB/Power cable from the system. Disconnecting the NexStar 3 10