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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the HP Personal Media Drive.
This drive is an external hard disk 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 Personal Media Drive connects and
disconnects easily from a USB 2.0 connector on
the front or back of most PCs.
For some HP PCs, the HP Personal Media Drive
is designed to fit inside a horizontal or vertical
drive bay.
Your HP Personal Media Drive comes with backup
software (select models only) that is compatible with
®
most Windows
operating systems.
Safe Handling Information
The HP Personal Media Drive is designed to be used
as a stationary unit. It is very important that you
handle this drive carefully to avoid hardware damage
and data loss. Please read the following warnings
before attempting to install, use, or move your HP
Personal Media Drive.
Care and Handling of Your
HP Personal Media Drive
WARNING: The warnings for the care and
handling of the HP Personal Media Drive
are listed below.
•
Do not move the drive while it is operating to avoid
hardware damage and potential data loss. You can
safely move your drive only when you have
properly disconnected and powered off the drive
through the operating system.
•
Do not move the PC with the HP Personal Media
Drive attached to a USB port, or while inserted into
specially designed HP PC drive bays.
•
Incorrect handling, such as dropping the drive, can
cause data loss and invalidates the warranty.
•
Do not attempt to open the drive's case. This action
voids the warranty.
•
Do not set the drive on its side, as it may fall over
and cause damage.
•
Do not remove any cables or power cords without
properly disconnecting the drive through the
operating system.
•
Do not set any liquids or drinks on the drive. Liquids
can damage the internal electronics.
•
Do not block airflow around the drive while the
drive is turned on.
•
Do not stack anything on top of the drive; this can
overheat and damage your drive.
•
The drive case is warm to touch while the drive is
turned on.
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