Kaser MiniDrive User manual

Kaser miniDrive™ flash memory drives let you quickly
store and protect your valuable digital information and
personal files.
Package Contents
• Flash drive (enclosures may vary from model depicted)
• USB Cable
System setup
For best USB performance with Windows XP and
Windows 2000, use the latest service packs. For more
information about service packs for Windows, visit
www.microsoft.com.
Windows ME / 2000 / XP
Windows automatically detects your hard drive as a USB
Mass Storage Device and installs the necessary drivers.
Windows 98SE
• Go to the Support page at www.kasercorp.com.
• Download the driver for your Kaser Vault model.
• Unzip the archive and double-click the Install icon.
• Follow the instructions on the screen.
• Restart your computer.
MacOS X
MacOS X automatically detects your hard drive and creates a
disk icon on the desktop. The first time you use the drive you
may need to format the drive for your operating system.
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Attach the connector end of the miniDrive
to an available USB port on the back of
your computer.
After Windows recognizes your external drive
and assigns it a drive letter, it is ready to use.
Some miniDrive models have a light to indicate
drive activity.
Some miniDrive models have a built-in write-
protect switch. If you receive an error message
indicating your drive is write-protected,
disconnect the miniDrive from the back of your
computer and slide the switch to the opposite
setting. Then, reconnect your drive to copy your
files.
Connecting the drive
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MacOS
Right-click the Remove Hardware icon
in the System Tray (next to the clock)
and select Safely Remove Hardware.
In the Remove Hardware dialog, click on the
appropriate USB drive or mass storage device
and click Stop.
Disconnecting the drive
Windows
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In the resulting dialog, click OK to confirm your
selection. Click Close to close the Remove
Hardware dialog.
In some cases when the drive is being used by
an application (like the Windows Explorer), the
drive will not be removed. Close any windows
using data on the drive and repeat the procedure.
Unmount your external drive by dragging the
drive icon to the Trash Can. You can remove the
drive safely once any activity light has gone out.
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