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What is the proper procedure for disconnecting my USB Storage product?

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What is the proper procedure for disconnecting my USB Storage product?

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Within Windows OS: • Double-click on the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in your system tray (right-click and selecting “Safely Remove Hardware” does the same) • Select the device to be removed from service • Select “Stop” • Select “OK” • Select “Close” to complete the process Alternatively, single-click on the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in your system tray and select the appropriate device from the pop-up dialogue • Wait for the drive activity light to stabilize • Power-off and/or disconnect the drive. Within the Mac OS: Drag the drive icon into the Trash icon and wait for the drive activity light to stabilize. Power-off and/or disconnect the drive.