Troubleshooting, Microsoft updates, Drive does not appear on my pc – HP HD4000 Personal Media Drive User Manual

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Troubleshooting

Microsoft updates

Make sure you have the latest Microsoft operating
system service packs and other Windows updates
installed on your system before you try to
troubleshoot a drive problem. These service packs
are issued to fix bugs, add drivers, and enhance
the security features of your system. See
http://support.microsoft.com for details about
how to install service packs and Windows updates in
your system. Contact Microsoft Customer Service for
information about obtaining these system
enhancements if you don’t have Internet access.

Drive does not appear on my PC

Try the following solutions in the order listed:

1 Check to see if the drive is on. The power LED on

the front of the drive and the light on the power
adapter should be lit.

2 Make sure the power adapter is securely plugged

into the drive and into a power outlet. If the drive is
plugged into a power strip, try plugging it directly
into the wall outlet.

3 Check that the USB cable is securely and properly

connected to the drive and the USB connector on
the PC.

4 While the PC is turned on, unplug the USB

cable. Wait 10 seconds and then reconnect
the USB cable.

5 See if the PC is recognizing the USB port you are

using by checking in the Device Manager window.
See the documentation that came with your PC for
more information.

I got a message that I have a
high-speed device connected to
a low-speed port (Windows XP)

This is normal. Windows XP displays a message that
you have connected your USB 2.0 drive to a USB 1.1
port. You will not have the high-speed capabilities that
you would have using a USB 2.0 port.

I’m having data transfer
performance problems with my
USB 2.0 adapter card

Your HP Personal Media Drive runs as fast as the host
adapter card allows (up to the maximum burst rate of
480 MB per second). If you are having performance
issues, make sure that the USB 2.0 card drivers are
the most current available and are installed properly.

Software does not work or has
stopped working

Reinstall the software. See “Installing Drivers and
Software from the Installation CD” on page 4.

Write Cache Enable Does Not Stay
Enabled

For protection of your data, Write Cache Enable is
turned off with the HP Personal Media Drive. For more
information, go to http://www.hp.com/support

Administrator privilege for installing
software

Depending on your operating system, you may need
to be logged on as the Administrator to install
software. See the Windows Help files or the
documentation that came with your PC.

Getting Help

For additional help with your drive, its installation,
and the software, contact one of the following:

Web support

For the latest updates and information about
your HP Personal Media Drive, you can go to the
HP Support Web site at:
http://www.hp.com/support

Other support

For technical support numbers and warranty
information, refer to the warranty and support
documentation that came with this drive.

Refer to the Help menu in the Sonic BackUp MyPC
SE software program for more information about
the software.

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