User Manual
Quick-start guide
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Mac OS
If you install a brand-new drive that doesn’t contain any data, you must prepare the
drive for use.
Warning! When you complete the following steps, you create a partition that uses the
entire drive space.
1. Do one of the following:
• In Spotlight, enter Disk Utility.
• Open Finder. Navigate to Applications and click Utilities. Open Disk Utility.
2. Select the new drive and click the Partition tab.
3. Enter a name for the partition.
4. Click Apply.
The drive should now appear on your desktop and be accessible in Finder.
About the LED indicator
The S251BU31315 features a blue LED indicator. For more information about the LED
indicator, see the table below.
LED behavior Signicance
LED is illuminated The drive enclosure is receiving power
LED is illuminated and blinking The drive is being accessed










