Playing games, Using the security lock, Troubleshooting – HP HD1600s Personal Media Drive User Manual
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HP Personal Media Drive User’s Guide
Playing Games
CD-ROM games typically run faster when they are
installed on a hard disk drive than when they run on a
CD. You can use your HP Personal Media Drive to
store and play CD-ROM games.
Using Your HP Personal Media
Drive with a HP Media Center PC
Some versions of the HP Media Center PCs have a
dedicated drive bay for your HP Personal Media
Drive. For more information, refer to the user
guide that came with your HP Media Center PC. For
information on using your HP Personal Media Drive
with an older version of HP Media Center PC, go to
and enter the
model number of your HP Media Center PC or
HP Personal Media Drive.
Using the Security Lock
Your drive includes a security locking slot on the back
of the drive. The security locking slot is compatible
with most security locking cables, including those
offered by Kensington.
These security cables are designed to prevent
unauthorized removal of the drive by locking it to an
unmovable object.
For more information about Kensington locking
cables, you can go to:
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
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.