Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows® computer as a portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect.
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Complete an action:
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For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
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For Mac® computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.
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- Disconnect the cable from your computer.