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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 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 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.
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...adapter lights up when you see a pop-up menu. 4 When you connect the drive to the computer. 4 Click Open Folder to View Files Using Windows Explorer to remove the hardware, you can unplug the device. 10 Setup To prevent data loss, close all computer applications prior to the external hard drive... by manually using the copy and paste options or alternatively by dragging and dropping files into the external hard drive. NOTE: The Safely Remove Hardware icon looks like a USB connector with a green check mark on it...
...adapter lights up when you see a pop-up menu. 4 When you connect the drive to the computer. 4 Click Open Folder to View Files Using Windows Explorer to remove the hardware, you can unplug the device. 10 Setup To prevent data loss, close all computer applications prior to the external hard drive... by manually using the copy and paste options or alternatively by dragging and dropping files into the external hard drive. NOTE: The Safely Remove Hardware icon looks like a USB connector with a green check mark on it...
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...Check the connection between the USB 3.0 adapter and the drive. Refer to the user guide of the USB 3.0 ports on your computer manufacturer to a different USB port. Troubleshooting 11 a Check the USB connection. The hard drive LED should turn AutoPlay on if the hard drive is not recognized by ... Check the AutoPlay settings in Windows. c Check the USB 3.0 data cable, or try using an alternate cable. 2 Slow data transfer rate Ensure that the drive is connected to commonly experienced issues with USB-connected external drives. b Open AutoPlay by the system. In the search...
...Check the connection between the USB 3.0 adapter and the drive. Refer to the user guide of the USB 3.0 ports on your computer manufacturer to a different USB port. Troubleshooting 11 a Check the USB connection. The hard drive LED should turn AutoPlay on if the hard drive is not recognized by ... Check the AutoPlay settings in Windows. c Check the USB 3.0 data cable, or try using an alternate cable. 2 Slow data transfer rate Ensure that the drive is connected to commonly experienced issues with USB-connected external drives. b Open AutoPlay by the system. In the search...
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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