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9. After several minutes, the partitioning should be completed.
10. Your harddisk enclosure is now ready for use.
4.0 Using the harddisk enclosure
This chapter explains how to use the various functions of the harddisk enclosure.
4.1 Windows 2000, XP and Vista
You can plug in your harddisk enclosure while your computer is turned on. After you
connect the harddisk enclosure Windows will automatically find and install the drivers
and all partitions will be available through ‘My Computer’ or through Windows
Explorer.
4.2 Mac OS X
You can plug in your harddisk enclosure while your Mac is turned on. After you
connect the harddisk enclosure Mac OSX will automatically find and install the drivers
and all partitions will be available as an icon on your desktop.
5.0 Frequently asked questions
Q. Can I use the FAT32 file system?
A. Yes you can, but FAT32 has some limits. The maximum size of a file is 4GB and
the maximum size of partitions is 32 GB.
Q. Can I connect my harddisk enclosure to the computer when its powered on?
A. Yes, you can always connect an external storage device whil your computer is
turned on if you use Windows 2000, XP or Vista or Mac OS X.
Q. Can I use this product when my computer is running Windows 98 or ME?
A. No, the harddisk enclosure can only operate using Windows 2000, XP and Vista.
Q. My hard disk does not appear in ‘Disc Management’.
A. Verify that the USB ports on your computer are functioning properly and that the
hard disk is connected properly to the enclosure.
6.0 Service and Support
This users manual has been carefully written by Eminent’s technical experts. If you
have problems installing or using the product, please contact support@eminent-
online.com.