HP PD5000 Pocket Media Drive - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
Thank you for selecting your HP Pocket Media
Drive. It is an external hard disk drive with a large
capacity designed to quickly and easily store and
transfer media files such as digital photos, music,
video, and other important files.
The HP Pocket Media Drive connects and
disconnects easily from a USB 2.0 or USB 1.1
connector on the front or back of most computers.
On some Hewlett-Packard computers, the HP Pocket
Media Drive is designed to fit inside a horizontal or
vertical drive bay.
Your HP Pocket Media Drive comes with backup
software (select models only) that is compatible with
most Microsoft
® Windows ™ operating systems.
Safe handling information
The HP Pocket Media Drive is designed to be used
as a stationary unit. It is very important that you
handle your drive carefully to avoid hardware
damage and data loss. Please read the following
warnings before attempting to install, use, or move
your HP Pocket Media Drive:
Care and handling of your
HP Pocket Media Drive
WARNING: The warnings for the care
and handling of the HP Pocket Media
Drive are listed below.
•
Do not move the drive while it is operating to
avoid hardware damage and potential data
loss. You can safely move your drive only when
you have properly disconnected and powered
off the drive through the operating system.
•
When using for long periods of time, the
aluminum case of the HP Pocket Media Drive
may become very warm. This is part of the
drive’s advanced design and is completely
normal.
•
Do not move the computer with the drive
attached to a USB port, or while inserted into
specially designed HP computer drive bays.
•
Incorrect handling, such as dropping the drive, can
cause data loss and invalidates the warranty.
•
Do not attempt to open the drive’s case. This action
voids the warranty.
•
Do not set the drive on its side, as it may fall over
and cause damage.
•
Do not remove any cables or power cords without
properly disconnecting the drive through the
operating system.
•
Do not set any liquids or drinks on the drive. Liquids
can damage the internal electronics.
•
Do not block airflow around the drive while the drive
is turned on.
•
Do not stack anything on top of the drive; this can
overheat and damage your drive.
HP Pocket Media Drive components
Your HP Pocket Media Drive components are listed
below:
•
Preformatted USB 2.0 external hard disk drive (A)
•
.5-meter (20 inches) USB 2.0 power and data
sharing cable (B)
•
Quick setup document (C)
•
Limited Warranty and Support Guide (not shown)
A
B
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