Macally G-S350SU3 User Manual

SuperSpeed USB3.0/eSATA Enclosure

for 3.5” Serial ATA Hard Drive

G-S350SU3

User’s Manual

CONTENTS

INTRODUCING USB3.0/ESATA

3.5” Hard Drive ENCLOSURE 3

About this Guide 3

System Requirements 3
Package Contents 4
Safety Precautions 4

HARDWARE BASICS 6

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 7

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HARD DRIVE PARTITION and
FORMAT PROCEDURES in PC WINDOWS XP/7/VISTA 12

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USB Connection for Mac 10

Software Installation for PC 11

Software Installation for Mac

SATA Connection for MacOS X 10.2 and above 10

SATA Connection for Windows XP/7/Vista 11
USB Connection For Windows XP/7/Vista 11

Introducing USB3.0/eSATA 3.5” Hard Drive Enclosure

Thank you for choosing the G-S350SU3,

a USB3.0/eSATA 3.5” SATA Hard Drive Enclosure

About This Guide

Before you begin using the G-S350SU3, be sure to read this manual in its entirety.

This guide contains:

Introducing USB3.0/eSATA 3.5” Hard Drive Enclosure
Hardware Basics
Hardware Installation
USB connection for Mac
USB connection for PC
Hard drive partition and format procedure in PC

System Requirements

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SATA II- 3.0Gb/s

Based on SATA and USB specifications the transfer rates are up to:
SATA III- 6.0Gb/s

SATA I- 1.5Gb/s

USB2.0 - 480Mb/s

USB3.0 - 5Gb/s

USB1.1 - 12Mb/s

G-S350SU3 can support the speed specification listed above, however its transfer rates are likely to
be lower, and will vary depending upon the type of SATA and USB host controller, SATA Hard Drive
and computer hardware.

• Windows PC, Macintosh desktop or NoteBook computer with available eSATA and/or USB port

• MacOS X 10.2 and above for SATA connection and OS X for USB connection

• Windows XP/ Windows 7/ Windows Vista

• Pentium II/ compatible and above with 128MB RAM

• Both SATAIII host port and SATAIII hard drive are required for SATAIII transfer speed

• USB3.0 host port is required for SuperSpeed USB3.0 transfer speed

Package Contents

The G-S350SU3 package includes the followings:

eSATA/USB3.0 3.5” Hard Drive Enclosure

Quick Installation Guide
USB3.0 cable
AC/DC adapter

Safety Precautions

ON INSTALLATION

1. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain,
water or moisture.

2. Do not place any containers with liquids (drinking glass, flower vase, etc.) or
containers with small metal parts (paper clips, etc.) on top of the unit.

3. According to standard industry practice, surge protection is recommended for all
telecommunications devices. Surge suppressors and/or line conditioning should be
used on the input power supply.

ON OPERATION

Do not move the chassis during operation. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Protect the unit from shocks and vibrations.
Do not use the subsystem in areas exposed to oily smoke or steam, such as a

kitchen or close to a humidifier.

Do not use the subsystem in locations exposed to rain or splashes of water, such as

outdoors, in a bathroom, or close to a window.

Do not use the subsystem on an unstable or slanted surface without proper support.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or hot air where the temperature could

exceed 45℃ or very cold locations where the temperature is below 0℃.

Keep the power cord away from hot appliances.
Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

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ON TRANSPORTATION

Save the packing materials as you may need to repack and transport the unit at a later date. Always
remove the disc before moving the unit.

ON POWER SOURCES

When you are not using the unit for a long time, disconnect the power cord from the unit.
To unplug the AC power adapter from the wall outlet, grasp the adapter itself. Do not pull
the cord.

Warning

If any of the following conditions occur, immediately disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet
and contact your dealer or an authorized service station. Continuing to use the computer involves
the risk of fire and electric shock.

 Smoke or unusual smell is coming from the subsystem.
 Water has entered the unit, or the unit has become wet.
 A foreign object has entered the unit.
 The unit has been dropped or the front panel or frame has been damaged.
 The power cable is damaged, causing wire breakage or exposed leads.

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