Connecting the P2 Drive to a Personal
Computer
1
Connect the supplied USB cables
to each USB 3.0 connector
(SIGNAL, POWER) on the P2 drive.
2
Connect the other end of the USB
cable connected to the SIGNAL
connector to the USB 3.0 port on
your personal computer, and the
other end of the cable connected
to the POWER connector to the
supplied AC adaptor.
The access indicator blinks green and then
turns off, and a drive letter for the P2 drive
appears on the personal computer.
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NOTE:
• The P2 drive will not operate if you connect the USB 3.0 connector
(POWER) to a USB 2.0 port on the personal computer.
3
For the first time you use the P2 drive, proceed with the USB
driver installation.
Refer to "Installing a USB Driver for Windows" (page E-12)
Refer to "Installing a USB Driver for Mac" (page E-12)
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USB cables
• Use the supplied 1.0 m (39-3/8 inches) USB cables. If you lose the supplied USB
cables, purchase two 1.0 m (39-3/8 inches) or shorter USB cables (USB 3.0
compliant). The P2 drive may not work with USB cables of different length.
• Do not transport the P2 drive with USB cables connected. The P2 drive could be
damaged.
Two USB cables are required to
connect the P2 drive.
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