Cavalry CAXA Series User manual

User's Manual
CAXA Series

Preface
Copyright
Please respect copyrighted content. Duplication or modification of this publication in whole or in
part is prohibited without express or written authorization.
Usage
Strong impacts or dropping the product may cause damage. Only allow qualified personnel to
repair this product. Disassembling or opening this product will void your warranty.
Disclaimer
Cavalry is not liable for compensation for data loss which may result from a malfunction of the
product or from changes due to improper use, repairs, defects, or battery change. Please back
up your data to avoid unexpected losses. Cavalry reserves the right to make changes to the
content of this manual without notice. The most current manuals and software are available for
download at our download page: www.cavalrystorage.com/su_download.htm
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Thank you for choosing Cavalry.
We at Cavalry extend our sincere gratitude for your purchase of this product.
We hope our dedication to delivering high quality products with excellent
customer service will ensure your continued interest in our products.
This manual will assist in the operation of the product. To optimize your
experience with this product, we recommend reading this entire manual
before usage. Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................... 2
List of Accessories ............................................................................. 5
Product Illustrations ........................................................................... 6
Features ............................................................................................. 8
Setup Instructions .............................................................................. 9
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 13
Warranty and Contact ........................................................................ 15
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List of Accessories
1. External power adapter / power cord (may vary with product)
2. USB 2.0 cable
3. Resources CD
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Front
1
1. LED Light Indicator
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Back
3
4
5
2. Power switch
3. Power jack
4. USB 2.0 port
5. eSATA port
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Features
Plug-and-play for Windows 2000/XP/Vista
USB 2.0 and eSATA interface
Pre-formatted to NTFS
Exceptional heat dissipating ability
Hard drive activity LED
Nearly silent operation
Slim and lightweight stackable design
Designed for use with a PC, formattable for use with a Mac
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Setup Instructions
Follow the steps below to successfully set up your Cavalry External Hard
Drive with your computer.
Step 1. Start your computer and wait for Windows to load completely.
Step 2. Connect the power adapter to the drive.
(Fig.1) Then plug the power adapter into an electrical
outlet.
Step 3. Connect the square end of the USB cable to
the hard drive. (Fig. 2) Then connect the flat end of
the USB cable to the USB port on your computer.
(Fig. 3)
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Fig. 1

Step 4. Turn the power switch on.
USB Cable Plug
USB Port
1110
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
NOTE: Connect the USB cable to the drive before connecting the cable to the computer. To
disconnect, remove the cable from the computer first.
NOTE to eSATA users: if you have an eSATA interface already, connect your drive to your
computer according to your computer's instructions (may or may not be plug and play). If you do
not have an eSATA interface, you can purchase an eSATA bracket through basoncomputer.com
by searching for "KT-CAXA". See the guide in the "Contents/CAXE" folder of the CD or online at:
www.cavalrystorage.com/su_download.htm