HP HD1600s User Manual

HP Personal Media Drive

User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................................................... 1

Safe Handling Information.........................................................................1

Care and Handling of Your HP Personal Media Drive ...................................1

HP Personal Media Drive Components ........................................................ 2

HP Personal Media Drive Features .............................................................. 3

System Requirements..................................................................... 3

Getting Started with Your HP Personal Media Drive ....................... 4

Inserting the HP Personal Media Drive into HP PCs with Integrated Drive Bay

Drive Indicators and Connectors.................................................................4

Connecting the Drive to a PC without a Drive Bay ........................................5

Locating the Drive.....................................................................................6

Disconnecting the Drive Safely ...................................................................6

Installing Drivers and Software ...................................................................6

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Formatting the Drive for Windows ................................................. 7

Reformatting the Drive with a FAT32 File System...........................................7

Using Your HP Personal Media Drive Software............................... 8

Using Sonic BackUp MyPC SE for HP Software ............................................ 8

Restoring Damaged or Erased Files.............................................................9

Transferring Files to Another PC Manually ...................................................9

Playing Games.......................................................................................10

Using Your HP Personal Media Drive with a HP Media Center PC ................10

Using the Security Lock............................................................................10

Troubleshooting........................................................................... 10

Getting Help ................................................................................ 11

HP Personal Media Drive Specifications........................................ 11

FCC Regulatory and Safety Information (USA Only).................................... 12

DOC Statement (Canada Only)................................................................12

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union (European Union Only)

EMI Statement (European Union Only) ......................................................12

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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 Microsoft

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.

Windows® Operating systems.

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.

• When running for long periods of time, the

aluminum case of the Personal Media Drive may become very warm. This is part of the HP Personal Media Drive’s advanced design and is completely normal.

• The built-in, low-noise fan is designed to

automatically turn on at pre-set temperatures. If you are using the HP Personal Media Drive connected externally to your PC, please place the drive in a well-ventilated area.

• 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.

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