Dell External Hard Drive User's Guide
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... step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your backup, data migration, and data-sharing needs. 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...
... step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your backup, data migration, and data-sharing needs. 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...
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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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... Remove Hardware icon looks like a USB connector with a green check mark on it . 2 A pop-up menu will appear as a drive letter in (My) Computer (i.e.: Drive E:, F:, or some other letter) within approximately 30 seconds of connecting and turning on the interface adapter lights up message saying that it .... 3 After the drive is connected, the drive will appear listing the devices that can be removed from the computer. 3 Click the external hard drive on the pop-up menu. 4 When you see...
... Remove Hardware icon looks like a USB connector with a green check mark on it . 2 A pop-up menu will appear as a drive letter in (My) Computer (i.e.: Drive E:, F:, or some other letter) within approximately 30 seconds of connecting and turning on the interface adapter lights up message saying that it .... 3 After the drive is connected, the drive will appear listing the devices that can be removed from the computer. 3 Click the external hard drive on the pop-up menu. 4 When you see...
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... the options. b Open AutoPlay by the system. Troubleshooting This section is connected to a USB 3.0 port. Disconnect and re-connect to commonly experienced issues with USB-connected external drives. c Check the USB 3.0 data cable, or try using an alternate cable. 2 Slow data transfer rate Ensure ...to a different USB port. Issues and Solutions Steps Symptom Solution 1 Drive is receiving adequate power. Troubleshooting 11 In the search box, type autoplay, and then click AutoPlay in Windows. The hard drive LED should turn AutoPlay on if the hard drive is not recognized ...
... the options. b Open AutoPlay by the system. Troubleshooting This section is connected to a USB 3.0 port. Disconnect and re-connect to commonly experienced issues with USB-connected external drives. c Check the USB 3.0 data cable, or try using an alternate cable. 2 Slow data transfer rate Ensure ...to a different USB port. Issues and Solutions Steps Symptom Solution 1 Drive is receiving adequate power. Troubleshooting 11 In the search box, type autoplay, and then click AutoPlay in Windows. The hard drive LED should turn AutoPlay on if the hard drive is not recognized ...
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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