Cable Connections: (from the right)
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DC IN port - Use an auxiliary power source (not included, and not normally needed)
with your OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro with this port. If you need a power adapter, they
are available via separate purchase at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/otgpower
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On/Off Switch - Turn the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro on and off here.
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USB 2.0 mini Port - Connect one of your computer’s USB ports to the OWC Mercury
On-The-Go Pro here using the included cable. If your computer’s USB port does not
provide enough power to use the OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro, OWC offers a custom “Y”
cable that will draw power from 2 separate USB 2.0 ports - it’s available for purchase at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/search/auxiliary
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USB 3.0 micro Port - Connect to a computer or interface card that has a USB 3.0 port
using this connection. It is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 for use with older
systems.
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FireWire 800 (1394B) Ports - Connect one FireWire 800 port to your computer using
the included cable and have an extra FireWire 800 port to add peripherals with!
NOTE: OWC does not recommend bus powering more than one external storage device.
1.4 Port View & Cable Connections
1.5 Detailed View
The OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro has a blue LED at the front of the hard drive enclosure.
It will illuminate blue when powered on, and flash on drive activity (both reading and
writing).
OWC Mercury On-The-Go Pro
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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