StarTech.com S3510SMU33 User Manual

Instruction Manual

5

How to Use

Once the enclosure has been attached to a computer, and the enclosure has been 

recognized by the operating system, the drive will be accessible as though it were 

installed within the system.
Prior to using the drive, it will need to be formatted according to your operating 

system requirements. To format your newly attached hard drive, or create partitions, 

please consult the documentation that accompanied your operating system at the 

time of purchase.

The hard drive enclosure offers an LED indicator, to enable you to monitor drive 

activity. When the enclosure is powered, the LED will illuminate. While the hard drive 

is being accessed, the LED will blink. Do not remove the enclosure from the host 

computer while the LED is flashing, as it could damage the drive or the enclosure, 

resulting in data loss.

1.  Select the “Safely remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon, located in the task bar.
2.  Select the Mass Storage Device from the list that appears. 
3.  Wait for the message indicating that it is now safe to remove the device. 
NOTE: Removing the connected drive prior to receiving notification that it is safe 

to do so, could result in losing or corrupting data stored on the drive. Once the Safe 

to Remove Hardware message appears, please disconnect the enclosure from the 

computer by removing the USB connection. 

To safely disconnect the attached drive from the host computer, close any windows 

listing the contents of the removable drive. Once all windows are closed, click on the 

USB storage icon on the desktop, and drag it to the Trash Can icon on the desktop. 

Allow 5 seconds before physically removing the enclosure/drive from the computer.