External Desktop ™ HP SimpleSave Desktop Hard Drive User Manual SimpleSave ™
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HP SIMPLESAVE DESKTOP HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 1 Getting Started Thank you for selecting the HP SimpleSave Desktop 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 Desktop 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 DESKTOP HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Compatibility • An available USB port One of the following operating systems: • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP ® ® Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system. HP SimpleSave drives and software only support 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.
HP SIMPLESAVE DESKTOP HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 2 About Your HP SimpleSave Drive Features USB 2.0 LED LED The power/activity LED is located on the front 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. Connection to a USB 1.1 port transfers data at USB 1.1 speed (up to 1.5 Mb/s).
HP SIMPLESAVE DESKTOP HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL HP SimpleSave Backup Software • • • • • HP SimpleSave runs directly from your HP SimpleSave drive. Easily back up all of your digital music, photo, video, recorded TV, gaming, or other data files. Easily restore any or all of your backed up files. Automatically backs up changes whenever the computer is idle for 5 minutes. Can be used to back up multiple computers. Drive Format This device is preformatted for the NTFS file system.
HP SIMPLESAVE DESKTOP HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 3 Connecting the Device 2 4 3 1 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Connect the drive’s power cord and 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 DESKTOP HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 4 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device The drive automatically powers off and on with the computer. Important: To prevent data loss, close all active windows and applications before shutting down the drive. You may also follow these steps to safely turn off the drive without powering down the computer: Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your system tray and select Safely Remove Hardware.
HP SIMPLESAVE DESKTOP HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 5 4 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. 2. Check that the USB cable is securely and properly connected to the drive and the USB connector on the computer. 3. While the computer is turned on, unplug the USB cable. Wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the USB cable. 4.
HP SIMPLESAVE DESKTOP HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL 6 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.
HP SIMPLESAVE DESKTOP HARD DRIVE USER MANUAL Warranty Information 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 Authorization (RMA).
