User guide

To Unload a Cartridge

To unload a cartridge using the mouse right-click method (Windows only):

1 While running Windows

Explorer locate the drive letter for the device.

2 Right-click on the device and select Eject.

3 When the cartridge has been ejected by the docking station, grasp the exposed sides of the cartridge and pull the

cartridge straight out (see Figure 2).

To unload a cartridge using the eject button:

1 Push the eject button.

2 When the cartridge has been ejected by the docking station, grasp the exposed sides of the cartridge and pull the

cartridge straight out (see Figure 2).

NOTE: If the actiDisk RDX software is not installed the eject button and right-click eject method may not work properly

(see section „Installing Utility Software for Windows“).

NOTE: Under proper operation, the drive bay will make an audible noise during the ejection process. If the cartridge

does not eject see the „Troubleshooting“ section for more details.

(1) Cartridge Indicator (located on cartridge)

(2) Emergency Eject Hole

(3) Eject Button/Power Indicator

Figure 2. Unloading the Cartridge

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To Emergency Eject a Cartridge

NOTE: Do not emergency eject a actiDisk RDX cartridge while the cartridge activity indicator is ﬂ ashing.

If the cartridge does not eject, using either the eject button or the right-click eject methods then use the following

emergency eject hole method to recover the cartridge:

1 If using the actiDisk RDX Internal docking station, turn off your computer. If using the actiDisk RDX External docking

station, unplug the power cable.

2 Insert a large straightened paper clip (or similar object) into the Emergency Eject Hole (see Figure 2). Do not insert

the object in the hole at an angle. Keep the object straight and apply some force to eject the cartridge.

3 When the cartridge has been ejected by the docking station, grasp the exposed sides of the cartridge and pull the

cartridge straight out (see Figure 2).

4 Re-start your computer to reset the actiDisk RDX docking station. If using the actiDisk RDX External docking station,

re-plug in the power cable for the docking station and then re-start your computer.