Dell External Hard Drive User's Guide
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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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The drive is also compatible with USB 2.0 ports on your computer. 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. Setup 9
The drive is also compatible with USB 2.0 ports on your computer. 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. Setup 9
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... 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 the system tray, near the clock. NOTE: The white LED on the interface adapter lights up message saying that can be removed from the computer. 3 Click the external hard drive on the pop-up menu...
... 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 the system tray, near the clock. NOTE: The white LED on the interface adapter lights up message saying that can be removed from the computer. 3 Click the external hard drive on the pop-up menu...
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... the USB 3.0 adapter and the drive. c Check the USB 3.0 data cable, or try using an alternate cable. 2 Slow data transfer rate Ensure that the drive is not recognized by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. a Check the USB connection. c To turn on , select the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices checkbox. The hard drive...
... the USB 3.0 adapter and the drive. c Check the USB 3.0 data cable, or try using an alternate cable. 2 Slow data transfer rate Ensure that the drive is not recognized by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. a Check the USB connection. c To turn on , select the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices checkbox. The hard drive...
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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