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HP SIMPLESAVE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Getting Started Thank you for selecting the HP SimpleSave Portable Hard Drive. It is an external hard drive with a large capacity designed to quickly and easily store and transfer media files such as digital photos, music, video, and other important files. The HP SimpleSave Portable Hard Drive connects and disconnects easily from a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 connector on the front or back of most computers.
HP SIMPLESAVE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Handling Precautions These drives are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation. Drives may be damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: •...
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HP SIMPLESAVE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL About Your HP SimpleSave Drive Features USB 2.0 The power/activity LED is located on the top of the device. USB 2.0 Interface Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) supports data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s. USB 2.0 is backward-compatible with USB 1.1.
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HP SIMPLESAVE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Reformatting the Drive for FAT32 Important: Reformatting the drive erases all its contents. If you have already saved files on the drive, be sure to back them up before reformatting. 1. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2.
HP SIMPLESAVE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Connecting the Device 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable as shown. 3. You may have to wait up to a full minute for your computer to configure your HP SimpleSave drive the first time it’s connected to your computer. You may see several installation messages appear on the screen as your computer sets up your HP SimpleSave drive for the first time.
HP SIMPLESAVE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device 4 4 4 4 Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware. You may hear the drive power down before the Power LED turns off.
HP SIMPLESAVE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting Drive does not appear on my computer Try the following solutions in the order listed: 1. Check to see if the drive is on. The power LED on the front of the drive should be lit.
HP SIMPLESAVE PORTABLE HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Appendix Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
Obtaining Service Hewlett-Packard (HP) values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. If this HP Branded Product requires maintenance, either contact the dealer from whom you originally purchased the HP Branded Product or visit our product support Web site at http://hpsupport.wdc.com for information on how to obtain service or a Return Material...