NewerTech Voyager S3 User manual

Voyager S3
User guide

NEWERTECH VOYAGER S3 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................1
1.1 Minimum System Requirements
1.1.1 Apple Mac Requirements
1.1.2 PC Requirements
1.1.3 Supported Drives
1.2 Package Contents
1.3 About This Guide
1.4 Top View
1.5 Rear View
SYSTEM SETUP..................................................................................................3
2.1 Power and Computer Connection
2.2 Drive Connection
SUPPORT RESOURCES...................................................................................4
3.1 Formatting
3.2 Connectivity Notes
3.3 Troubleshooting
3.4 About Data Backup
3.5 Contacting Technical Support

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1.1.3 Supported Drives
• 2.5” and 3.5” SATA hard drives and solid state drives (SSDs)
1.2 Package Contents
1.3 About This Guide
The images and descriptions may vary slightly between this guide and the unit shipped.
Functions and features may change depending on the firmware version or driver version,
if applicable. Please visit the product web page for the most recent product requirements,
specifications, and warranty information.
INTRODUCTION
1.1.1 Apple Mac Requirements
• USB 2.0: OS X 10.2 or later
• USB 3.0: OS X 10.6 or later
1.1 Minimum System Requirements
1.1.2 PC Requirements
• Windows® XP or later
Voyager S3 Power Supply
and cable
USB 3.0 cable

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1.3 TOP VIEW
1. SATA connector
2. Hinged flap for 3.5” drives
3. Drive eject button
4. Power LED (blue)
5. Drive activity LED (red)
1.4 REAR VIEW
1. Power button
2. Power input
3. USB 3.0 (Standard-B) port
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SYSTEM SETUP
2.1 Power and Computer Connection
1. Plug the power supply into the power input on the Voyager S3 (see Section 1.4,
number 2), then plug the other end into a power outlet.
2. Connect the included USB 3.0 cable between the Voyager S3 and your computer. If
connected to a USB 2.0 port, the Voyager S3 will operate at USB 2.0 speeds.
2.2 Drive Connection
1. Make sure that the Voyager S3 is turned off by checking the blue power LED. If the LED
is illuminated, press the power button once to turn off the Voyager S3.
2. Install a 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard drive or solid state drive (SSD) into the top of the Voyager
S3, as shown in the pictures below. Make sure that the SATA connector on the drive
lines up with the SATA connector in the Voyager S3 (see Section 1.3, number 1).
3. Turn on the Voyager S3 by pressing the power button once. The drive inside the
Voyager will now be able to communicate with the computer.
2.5” SATA
3.5” SATA

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SUPPORT RESOURCES
3.1 Formatting
For instructions on how to format the drive for Mac or Windows, please visit:
www.newertech.com/format
3.2 Connectivity Notes
• The Voyager S3 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 ports and cables. If connected
with a USB 2.0 cable or to a USB 2.0 port, the Voyager S3 will operate at USB 2.0 speeds.
• For the safe removal of your drive and to ensure that no data is lost, always eject or
unmount the drive from your operating system before powering off the Voyager S3.
• In order for the computer to access volumes larger than 2TB, the operating system needs
to support large volumes (e.g., Windows Vista or OS X 10.4 and above).
3.3 Troubleshooting
Begin your troubleshooting by verifying that the power cable is connected to the Voyager
S3 and to a power source. If the power cable is connected to a power strip, make sure
that the power switch on the strip is turned on. Next, verify that both ends of the cable
are properly plugged into the computer and the Voyager S3. If the Voyager S3 is still not
working properly, try connecting to a different computer.
If problems persist, please check our online FAQs at www.newertech.com/faq, or see
Section 3.5for information on contacting technical support.

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3.4 About Data Backup
To ensure that your files are protected and to prevent data loss, we strongly suggest that you
keep two copies of your data: one copy on the drive connected to your NewerTech Voyager
S3 and a second copy on either your internal drive or another storage medium, such as an
optical backup, or on another external storage unit. Any data loss or corruption while using
the Voyager S3 is the sole responsibility of the user, and under no circumstances may Newer
Technology, Inc., its parents, partners, affiliates, officers, employees, or agents be held liable
for loss of the use of data including compensation of any kind or recovery of the data.
3.5 Contacting Technical Support
8am - 8pm (CT) Monday - Friday
9am - 4pm (CT) Saturday
[phone] (North America only)
[phone] (International)
Live chat is available during normal business hours.
www.newertech.com/support
Email our support team at:
www.newertech.com/support

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Limited Warranty is not transferable and is subject to limitations.
Changes:
The material in this document is for information purposes only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to
assure its accuracy, NewerTechnology, Inc. , its parent, partners, affiliates, officers, employees, and agents assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from
the use of the information contained herein. Newer Technology, Inc. reserves the right to make changes or revisions in the product design or the product manual without reservation
and without obligation to notify any person of such revisions and changes.
FCC Statement:
Warning! Modications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Health And Safety Precautions:
• Read this user guide carefully and follow the correct procedures when setting up the device.
• Use proper anti-static precautions while performing the installation of your hard drives into this drive enclosure. Failure to do so can cause damage to your drive mechanisms, and
/ or the hard drive enclosure.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the device. To avoid any risk of electrical shock, fire, short-circuiting or dangerous emissions, never insert any metallic object into the device.
If it appears to be malfunctioning, contact Newer Technology technical support.
• Never expose your device to rain, or use it near water or in damp or wet conditions. Never place objects containing liquids on the drive, as they may spill into its openings. Doing so
increases the risk of electrical shock, short-circuiting, fire or personal injury.
General Use Precautions:
• To avoid damage, do not expose the device to temperatures outside the range of 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F).
• Always unplug the device from the electrical outlet if there is a risk of lightning or if it will be unused for an extended period of time. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of electrical
shock, short-circuiting or fire.
• Do not use the device near other electrical appliances such as televisions, radios or speakers. Doing so may cause interference which will adversely affect the operation of the other
products.
• Do not place the device near sources of magnetic interference, such as computer displays, televisions or speakers. Magnetic interference can affect the operation and stability of
hard drives.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the device.
• Protect your device from excessive exposure to dust during use or storage. Dust can build up inside the device, increasing the risk of damage or malfunction.
• Do not block any ventilation openings on drives installed in the device. These help to keep the device cool during operation. Blocking the ventilation openings may cause damage
to the drive or device and cause an increased risk of short-circuiting or fire.
• For up-to-date product and warranty information, please visit the product web page.
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