Kanguru QS2 User Manual
USER’S MANUAL
QS2 USB2.0
QS2 USB2.0/eSATA Combo and
QS2 USB2.0/eSATA/Firewire Combo Models
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
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, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to 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 Distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Please be aware of the following points before using your Kanguru QS2 hard drive.
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DOS®, Windows 2000
registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. Apple® and Macintosh® are registered trademarks of
Apple Inc. IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of the International Business Machines
Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective companies or
organizations
Kanguru Solutions will not be held responsible for any illegal use of this product nor any losses
incurred while using this product. The user himself is responsible for the copyright laws, and is
fully responsible for any illegal actions taken.
.
®,
Windows ME®, Windows XP®, Windows VistaTM and Windows 7TM are
CUSTOMER SERVICE
To obtain service or technical support for your system, please contact Kanguru Solutions
Technical Support Department at 508-376-4245, or visit www.Kanguru.com for web support.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Kanguru Solutions guarantees that every Kanguru QS2 will be free from defects in workmanship
and materials for 1 year from the date of purchase. The Hard Drive installed in the QS2 is
covered for 3 years. This warranty does not apply if, in the judgment of Kanguru Solutions, the
product fails due to damage from handling, accident, abuse, misuse, or if it has been used in a
manner not conforming to the product’s instructions, has been modified in anyway, or the
warranty labels have been removed. If the product proves defective during this warranty period,
call Kanguru Solutions Technical Support in order to obtain a RMA required for service. When
returning a product, mark the RMA number clearly on the outside of the package, and include a
copy of your original proof of purchase.
In no event shall Kanguru Solutions’ liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential software, or its documentation. Kanguru Solutions
offers no refunds for its products after 30 days of purchase. Kanguru Solutions makes no
warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the
contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims
its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Kanguru Solutions
reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation
to notify any individual or entity.
Kanguru Solutions
1360 Main St., Millis, MA 02054
508.376.4245 • Fax 508.376.4462
www.kanguru.com
Table of Contents:
USER’S MANUAL ....................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION: ........................................................................................................................................ 4
P
ACKAGE CONTENTS
F
EATURES
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: ..................................................................................................................... 5
H
ARDWARE
O
PERATING SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS: ..................................................................................................................................... 5
DRIVER INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 6
USB 2.0: .................................................................................................................................................... 6
F
IREWIRE
E
SATA: ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
DISCONNECTING THE QS2 HARD DRIVE: ......................................................................................... 8
USB 2.0/F
E
SATA: ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
BOOTING FROM THE QS2 VIA ESATA ................................................................................................ 9
BIOS S
I
NSTALLING WINDOWS
: ................................................................................................................................................. 4
: ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Windows ME / 2000 / XP / Vista ........................................................................................................... 6
Macintosh 8.6 and later ........................................................................................................................ 6
:................................................................................................................................................... 7
IREWIRE
Windows 2000 / XP / Vista .................................................................................................................... 8
ETTINGS
Embedded Serial ATA Controller: ........................................................................................................ 9
Add-on Serial ATA Controller Card: .................................................................................................... 9
: ................................................................................................................................. 4
: .................................................................................................................................. 5
: .................................................................................................................................... 8
: ......................................................................................................................................... 9
2000/XP
ONTO THE KANGURU
QS2: ..................................................................... 9
PARTITIONING AND FORMATTING .....................................................................................................10
P
ARTITIONING
F
ORMATTING
USAGE NOTES ..........................................................................................................................................11
eSATA Hot Swappable Functionality ...................................................................................................11
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................12
TECH SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................12
...........................................................................................................................................10
.............................................................................................................................................11
Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing the Kanguru QS2 hard drive from Kanguru Solutions!
The Kanguru QS2 features the latest in external hard drive technology with
cutting edge SATA connectivity for the fastest throughput. The QS2 can take on
your most demanding data transfer tasks with ease! Video streaming, photo
editing and production, large-scale database access, the QS2 can do it all! In
addition to an eSATA connection (Q2S & Q2T models only) and Firewire
connection (Q2T models only), the QS2 is also equipped with a high speed
USB2.0 connection for quick and easy connectivity to both PC’s and Mac’s
without a eSATA or Firewire port.
Package Contents:
• 1 – Kanguru Solutions QS2
• 1 – USB 2.0 Cable
• 1 – Firewire Cable (Q2T models only)
• 1 – eSATA Cable (Q2S & Q2T models only)
• 1 – Vertical Stand
• 1 – AC Power Supply
• 1 – Manual & Driver’s CD
• 1 – User Registration Form
If any of the above items are missing, please contact the Kanguru Solutions
Technical Support Department at: (508) 376-4245 and replacement parts will be
shipped ASAP.
Features:
• Various capacity drives available (80GB – 1 TB)
• USB 2.0 & eSATA (Q2S models only) interface
• USB 2.0, eSATA & Firewire (Q2T models only) interface
• Supports SATA II (Q2S & Q2T models only)
• Newly designed alloy/aluminum case for better heat dissipation
• Front status LED
• Able to be set up horizontally or vertically
• Lightweight and durable design
• Plug and play compatible
• Hot swappable
• Supports Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista/7 & Mac OS 9/X and Later.
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