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Package Contents • Dell portable external hard drive - 500 GB /1 TB • Dell USB 3.0 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...
Package Contents • Dell portable external hard drive - 500 GB /1 TB • Dell USB 3.0 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...
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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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...dropping files into the external hard drive. You can now begin copying files to disconnecting the external hard drive. 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, near the clock. NOTE: The white LED on the interface adapter lights up when you connect the drive to the computer....like a USB connector with a green check mark on it . 2 A pop-up menu will appear as a drive letter in Computer. 3 After the drive is connected, the drive will appear listing the devices that it . Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION: You must close all open windows on the external hard drive in ...
...dropping files into the external hard drive. You can now begin copying files to disconnecting the external hard drive. 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, near the clock. NOTE: The white LED on the interface adapter lights up when you connect the drive to the computer....like a USB connector with a green check mark on it . 2 A pop-up menu will appear as a drive letter in Computer. 3 After the drive is connected, the drive will appear listing the devices that it . Disconnecting the Drive CAUTION: You must close all open windows on the external hard drive in ...
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... of your computer manufacturer to a different USB port. b Open AutoPlay by the system. a Check the USB connection. Disconnect and re-connect to determine the location of the USB 3.0 ports on if the hard drive is designed to walk you through troubleshooting steps...Issues and Solutions Steps Symptom Solution 1 Drive is connected to commonly experienced issues with USB-connected external drives. In the search box, type autoplay, and then click AutoPlay in Windows. b Check the connection between the USB 3.0 adapter and the drive. Troubleshooting This section is receiving adequate ...
... of your computer manufacturer to a different USB port. b Open AutoPlay by the system. a Check the USB connection. Disconnect and re-connect to determine the location of the USB 3.0 ports on if the hard drive is designed to walk you through troubleshooting steps...Issues and Solutions Steps Symptom Solution 1 Drive is connected to commonly experienced issues with USB-connected external drives. In the search box, type autoplay, and then click AutoPlay in Windows. b Check the connection between the USB 3.0 adapter and the drive. Troubleshooting This section is receiving adequate ...
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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