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- Page 1 HP External Portable Drive User Manual HP External Portable Drive px3100 with HP SimpleSave® Backup Software User Manual HP External Portable Drive...
- Page 2 Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Getting Help HP Customer Web Support For the latest updates and information, go to...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started ..................................4 Compatibility .................................... 4 Handling Precautions ................................5 Kit Contents - HP External Portable Drive .......................... 5 About Your HP External Portable Drive ..........................5 Features ....................................5 HP SimpleSave Backup Software ............................6 Drive Format. -
Page 4: Getting Started
– Windows 8 – Windows 7 – Windows Vista Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system. HP portable external drive software only supports Windows. Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. -
Page 5: Kit Contents - Hp External Portable Drive
About Your HP External Portable Drive Features USB 3.0 The power/activity LED is located on the top of the HP External Portable Drive. USB 3.0 Interface The SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) specification supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s*. USB 3.0 is backward-compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and USB 1.1. -
Page 6: Hp Simplesave Backup Software
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 External Portable 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 External Portable Drive for the first time. -
Page 7: Hp Simplesave Backup Software
HP SimpleSave backup software runs directly from your HP External Portable Drive and does not need to be installed on your computer*. *HP SimpleSave adds a small utility program, the HP SimpleSave Monitor, to your computer to keep track of which files have changed since your last backup. The SimpleSave icon appears in your system tray. - Page 8 • Although HP SimpleSave incorporates a mechanism to attempt to save files that are in use, it is highly recommended that you close all other programs to ensure that all files are backed up at the earliest opportunity.
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Page 9: How To Restore Files
Backing up Multiple Computers If you want to back up another computer, simply disconnect or eject your HP External Portable Drive and connect to the other computer. Follow the same steps as detailed in “HP SimpleSave Backup Software” on page 7. - Page 10 Clicking Restore to original path restores your files to their original location on your primary drive. If your original files still exist in the original location, HP SimpleSave prompts you to decide if you want to Replace, Keep Both, or Skip for each duplicate file found.
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Page 11: My Options
Sometimes a file cannot be restored. Click View Report if this occurs. The report outlines which files could not be restored. If you need help, go to the HP SimpleSave support website at http://www.hp.com/support. My Options HP SimpleSave has several options for backup plan customization. To access the options page, click My Options in the HP SimpleSave welcome screen. -
Page 12: File Types & Locations
HP External Portable Drive User Manual File Types & Locations HP SimpleSave automatically backs up the most common file types on your computer’s primary hard drive by default. You can use the File Types & Locations option to modify these settings. -
Page 13: About This Software
Turning Off Automatic Updates Automatic updates are turned on by default (recommended), but if you do not want HP SimpleSave to check for updates each time the program starts, click Check for Update, then click In the future do not check for software updates automatically. -
Page 14: Turning Off/Disconnecting The Device
Power LED turns off. The drive is now shut down properly, and you may disconnect the drive safely. Note: The HP External Portable Drive has a power management feature that allows it to power automatically off and on with your computer. -
Page 15: Appendix
Voltage Directive and EN55022/EN55024 EMC Standard for Information Technology Products. In addition, it complies with RoHS2 Directive 2011/65/EU and EN50581:2012. HP cannot accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-HP option cards. -
Page 16: Warranty Information
HP will either repair or replace the product, at HP’s option. If HP is unable to repair or replace, as applicable, a defective HP Hardware Product that is covered by this HP Limited Warranty, HP will, within a reasonable time after being notified of the defect, refund the purchase price paid for the HP Hardware Product by you. - Page 17 LIABLE FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE HP HARDWARE PRODUCT OR ITS FAILURE TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, OR LOST DATA OR SOFTWARE; (iv) HP IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD-PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD PARTY; (v) THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY;...
- Page 18 © Copyright 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.