User Manual

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Connecting the ioSafe Solo G3
1. Connect USB Cable. Use the supplied USB 3.0/2.0 cable to connect the Solo G3 to a
computer port.
2. Connect Power Supply. Select the correct country specific adapter plug and attach to
the power brick. Plug the cord into the back of the ioSafe and the other end to a power
source (surge protector recommended)
3. Power On. Turn on the power switch on the back of the unit.
4. Verify that the Drive Mounts. Before storing data on the ioSafe Solo G3, the drive must
be “mounted” (physically connected and recognized by the OS) to the computers
operating system.
For Windows PC, once the ioSafe Solo G3 is connected, you will see a blue light on the drive
and the drive should mount in a few moments. A new drive icon/letter will appear on
the desktop or in My Computer/Windows Explorer.
For Mac, once the ioSafe Solo G3 for Mac is powered on the operating system should mount
the drive in a few moments. A new drive icon will appear on the Desktop and in the
Finder. The ioSafe Solo G3 not specifically “for Mac” should be reformatted for the Mac
OS (See page 16 - Formatting the ioSafe Solo G3 for Mac OS).