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HP C450W Frequently Asked Questions Manual

Hp c450w usb drive: frequently asked questions

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General HP USB Flash Drive USB FAQs
1. Do I need drivers for my HP USB Flash Drive?
Answer:
No, if you use the drive with Windows™ Vista, Windows™ XP, Windows™
XP64, Windows Server™ 2003, Windows™ Me, or Windows™ 2000.
If you intend to use the drive with Windows™ 98SE you will need to visit
www.hp.com/support
USB Flash Drives will offer driver support for these older operating systems.
2. Will the HP USB Flash Drive work in Linux?
Answer:
Most of popular releases of Linux 2.4 and above do support the HP USB Flash
Drive, however, you will need to verify with your Linux manufacture if you
experience any issues.
3. How do I copy information to the HP USB Flash Drive?
Answer:
Once the drive has been connected and initialized by the operating system, you
should have an additional drive letter (Windows) available. Your HP USB Flash
drive will operate in the same manner as an additional hard disk drive or a floppy
drive.
4. Do I need special software to use my HP USB Flash Drive?
Answer:
No.
5. In Windows™, I copied data to the HP USB Flash drive, but when I removed the drive and
connected to another system, the data is gone. Why?
Answer:
You may have removed the drive before the HP USB Flash drive file system was
updated. The best way to prevent this experience would be to properly "eject" the
drive from the system Operating System. Below is the normal process to properly
disconnect your HP USB Flash drive in Windows:
i. Move your cursor to and click on the icon in the lower right hand side of your
ii. Select the appropriate drive letter from the list and click on it.
iii. You should see a message indicating it is safe to remove the USB flash drive.
and download and install the appropriate driver. However, not all HP
system. See image below:
Once you see this, simply disconnect it from the PC/Laptop.
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Summary of Contents for HP C450W

  • Page 1 4. Do I need special software to use my HP USB Flash Drive? Answer: 5. In Windows™, I copied data to the HP USB Flash drive, but when I removed the drive and connected to another system, the data is gone. Why?
  • Page 2 It is also possible that the hardware drivers for the USB 2.0 capable adapter may not be loaded correctly. Check with your system or adapter manufacture for additional assistance. 7. My HP USB Flash drive does not show up in my Windows™ explorer after I connect it, why? Answer: If you have connected the USB Flash drive to an external USB HUB, this may be the issue.
  • Page 3 Step 4: Close all programs and restart Windows. Once the system has restarted, connect the USB flash drive. 8. Can I format the HP USB Flash drive? Answer: Yes. The drive can be formatted, however, remember that formatting this drive...
  • Page 4 Be sure to use an updated quality virus scanner with your USB Flash drive. 13. Can I use the HP Flash Drive in an external non-powered USB HUB? Answer: Although the HP Flash drive has low power requirements, it may not run when plugged into a non-powered HUB.
  • Page 5 Click on the Policies tab and select the “Optimize for quick removal” option is selected as shown in the image below:...
  • Page 6 Yes. HP recommends version 10 or above. 19. Will replacement covers be available to repair broken unit? Answer: No. At this time, HP does not plan to offer replacement covers for the S100 series. HP C100 USB Flash Drive FAQs 20.
  • Page 7 Answer: No. The C100 has a native capacity that is preformatted and ready for file storage/transfer. 23. What type of memory cards can I insert into the C100? Answer: The C100 is compatible with MMC and SD MultiMedia cards (24mm X 32mm) up to 4Gigabyte capacities.

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