FireFly User Guide

FireFly User Guide 12
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FireFly User Guide
Mac OS Users
Connecting FireFly to a Macintosh Computer
1 Connect one end of the USB cable to an open USB port on your Macintosh.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on FireFly. The FireFly icon appears
on the desktop.
Disconnecting FireFly from a Macintosh Computer
1 Close all files and applications stored on FireFly.
2 Drag FireFly icon to the trash.
3 Wait until the yellow light stops flashing.
4 You can now safely unplug FireFly. Gently pull out the USB connector from the
computer.
Connecting and Disconnecting FireFly
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Caution
Before connecting and using FireFly, put it on a stable surface.
Sudden movement during operation may cause data transfer errors
and may damage the hard disk.
Caution
Do not force the connection as damage may occur to the connector
or the USB port.
Caution
Do not unplug FireFly while it is mounted on the desktop. If you
unplug FireFly while accessing or copying files, data may be lost
or FireFly may be damaged. To disconnect FireFly, complete the
following steps.
Caution
The blue light may remain on at this point if you are using Mac OS X 10.0
-10.1. It is OK to unplug FireFly if the blue light remains on. However,
do not unplug FireFly if the yellow light is flashing.
Tip
You can also safely unplug FireFly by shutting down the computer.
Remember to ensure the lights are off before unplugging.