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... Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in the U.S. Trademarks used in the United States and/or other countries. AMD® is a registered trademark and AMD Opteron™, AMD Phenom™ and AMD Sempron™ are registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. and other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, Internet...
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Contents 1 Safety Precautions 5 2 Introduction 7 Package Contents 7 System Requirements 7 Specifications 7 Physical View 8 3 Setup 9 Installing the Drive 9 Disconnecting the Drive 10 4 Troubleshooting 11 Hard Drive LED States and Description 13 5 Contacting Dell 15 Contents 3
Contents 1 Safety Precautions 5 2 Introduction 7 Package Contents 7 System Requirements 7 Specifications 7 Physical View 8 3 Setup 9 Installing the Drive 9 Disconnecting the Drive 10 4 Troubleshooting 11 Hard Drive LED States and Description 13 5 Contacting Dell 15 Contents 3
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...: Do not disconnect or move the drive during drive activity. You should only perform troubleshooting as authorized in your computer. WARNING: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your product documentation, or as directed by a certified...
...: Do not disconnect or move the drive during drive activity. You should only perform troubleshooting as authorized in your computer. WARNING: Many repairs may only be done by the online or telephone service and support team. CAUTION: To prevent data loss, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your product documentation, or as directed by a certified...
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...interface adapter • 18-inch USB 3.0 cable • Quick Start Guide • China Warranty Card • Safety, Environment, and Regulatory Information Tech Sheet • Terms and Conditions Sheet System Requirements • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP Specifications Hard Drive Specifications Item Drive Type Connector option Capacity Specification 12.5-inch external USB hard drive UBS 3.0 500 GB /1 TB Introduction 7 This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your backup, data...
...interface adapter • 18-inch USB 3.0 cable • Quick Start Guide • China Warranty Card • Safety, Environment, and Regulatory Information Tech Sheet • Terms and Conditions Sheet System Requirements • Windows 8 • Windows 7 • Windows Vista • Windows XP Specifications Hard Drive Specifications Item Drive Type Connector option Capacity Specification 12.5-inch external USB hard drive UBS 3.0 500 GB /1 TB Introduction 7 This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your backup, data...
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Item Software included Physical View Specification none 1 Hard-drive activity LED 2 Hard-drive cable connector 8 Introduction
Item Software included Physical View Specification none 1 Hard-drive activity LED 2 Hard-drive cable connector 8 Introduction
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Setup Installing the Drive 1 Connect the Dell USB 3.0 interface adapter to the external hard drive. 2 Connect the external hard drive to any available USB 3.0 port on your computer. The drive is also compatible with USB 2.0 ports on your computer. Setup 9
Setup Installing the Drive 1 Connect the Dell USB 3.0 interface adapter to the external hard drive. 2 Connect the external hard drive to any available USB 3.0 port on your computer. The drive is also compatible with USB 2.0 ports on your computer. Setup 9
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... menu will appear as a drive letter in Computer. To prevent data loss, close all computer applications prior to open windows on the interface adapter lights up message saying that can be removed from the computer. 3 Click the external hard drive on the drive. 3 After the drive is connected, the drive will appear listing the devices that it's safe to remove the hardware, you connect the drive to the computer. 4 Click Open Folder to View Files Using Windows...
... menu will appear as a drive letter in Computer. To prevent data loss, close all computer applications prior to open windows on the interface adapter lights up message saying that can be removed from the computer. 3 Click the external hard drive on the drive. 3 After the drive is connected, the drive will appear listing the devices that it's safe to remove the hardware, you connect the drive to the computer. 4 Click Open Folder to View Files Using Windows...
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... a USB 3.0 port. c Check the USB 3.0 data cable, or try using an alternate cable. 2 Slow data transfer rate Ensure that the drive is receiving adequate power. b Open AutoPlay by the system. c To turn on if the hard drive is connected to commonly experienced issues with USB-connected external drives. Refer to the user guide of your computer manufacturer to a different USB port. Troubleshooting 11 b Check the connection between the USB 3.0 adapter and the drive. a Check the USB connection. The hard drive LED should turn AutoPlay...
... a USB 3.0 port. c Check the USB 3.0 data cable, or try using an alternate cable. 2 Slow data transfer rate Ensure that the drive is receiving adequate power. b Open AutoPlay by the system. c To turn on if the hard drive is connected to commonly experienced issues with USB-connected external drives. Refer to the user guide of your computer manufacturer to a different USB port. Troubleshooting 11 b Check the connection between the USB 3.0 adapter and the drive. a Check the USB connection. The hard drive LED should turn AutoPlay...
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... issue, try connecting the external hard drive to external hard drive. For Dell computers, visit www.support.dell.com. NOTE: Please ensure that your computer. NOTE: The keystrokes used to invoke the BIOS (system setup) on to determine the location of the USB 2.0/eSATA ports on your computer is listed as the first boot device. Please refer to the user guide of your computer's manufacturer to operating system from the...
... issue, try connecting the external hard drive to external hard drive. For Dell computers, visit www.support.dell.com. NOTE: Please ensure that your computer. NOTE: The keystrokes used to invoke the BIOS (system setup) on to determine the location of the USB 2.0/eSATA ports on your computer is listed as the first boot device. Please refer to the user guide of your computer's manufacturer to operating system from the...
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Hard Drive LED States and Description LED States Hard drive activity state Hard drive LED status OFF Hard drive is turned OFF Hard drive idle LED glowing at maximum brightness Hard drive reading/writing data LED blinking slowly (every 3 seconds) Hard drive on standby LED glowing, but with reduced brightness Hard drive on hibernate LED is OFF Hard drive busy LED blinking rapidly Only the hard drive adapter is connected LED glowing, but with reduced brightness Troubleshooting 13
Hard Drive LED States and Description LED States Hard drive activity state Hard drive LED status OFF Hard drive is turned OFF Hard drive idle LED glowing at maximum brightness Hard drive reading/writing data LED blinking slowly (every 3 seconds) Hard drive on standby LED glowing, but with reduced brightness Hard drive on hibernate LED is OFF Hard drive busy LED blinking rapidly Only the hard drive adapter is connected LED glowing, but with reduced brightness Troubleshooting 13
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... need. Contacting Dell 15 customer, select your country code at the bottom of the page, or select All to see more choices. 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues. 1 Visit support.dell.com. 2 Select your support category. 3 If you can find contact information on...
... need. Contacting Dell 15 customer, select your country code at the bottom of the page, or select All to see more choices. 4 Select the appropriate service or support link based on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues. 1 Visit support.dell.com. 2 Select your support category. 3 If you can find contact information on...