Cavalry CAXT3701T0 User manual

User's Manual
CAXT Series

Preface
Copyright
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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. SATA to eSATA adapter cable with bracket
3. eSATA cable
4. USB 2.0 cable
5. Resources CD
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Front
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1. LED Light Indicator
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Back
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4
5
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2. Power switch
3. eSATA port
4. USB 2.0 port
5. Power jack

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Features
Plug-and-play for Mac OS v9.x and newer
USB 2.0 and eSATA interface
Pre-formatted in Mac OS X Extended
Exceptional heat dissipating ability
Hard drive activity LED
Nearly silent operation
Slim and lightweight stackable design
Designed for use with a Mac, formattable for use with a PC
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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 the Mac OS to load completely.
Step 2. Connect the power adapter to the drive. (Fig.
1) Then plug the power adapter into an electrical
outlet.
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Fig. 1

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) Step 4. Turn the power switch on.
NOTE: SATA users: install the bracket when the computer is off. Then connect the
drive to the bracket. Turn on the drive then turn on the computer. For a guide to
installing the eSATA bracket, see the "Contents/CAXT" folder of the Resources CD.
NOTE: Connect the USB cable to the drive before connecting the cable to the
computer. To disconnect, remove the cable from the computer first.
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USB Cable Plug
USB Port
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