PHILIPS SPE3041CC - External hard drive

SPE3041CC - External hard drive PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

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Product type External hard drive
Brand Philips
Model SPE3041CC
Capacity Varies by model
Interface USB 2.0 (high speed)
Transfer speed 480 Mb/s
Rotation speed 7200 rpm
Cache memory 8 MB / 32 MB
System requirements USB 1.1 or 2.0, Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac (after formatting to FAT32)
Package contents External hard drive, power adapter, power cord, USB cable, user manual
Power supply External power adapter included
Default formatting NTFS (Windows compatible)
Mac compatibility Reformatting required to FAT32
Dimensions (approx.) Not specified (estimated: approx. 120 x 80 x 25 mm)
Weight (approx.) Not specified (estimated: approx. 200 g)
Warranty Information in the 'Philips Warranty' folder on the drive
Care and cleaning Avoid water and shocks. Clean with a dry cloth.
Safety Do not expose to water or extreme forces. Keep plastic bags away from children.
Disposal Do not dispose of with household waste. Follow local regulations for WEEE.
Support Website: www.philips.com/support

Frequently Asked Questions - SPE3041CC PHILIPS

How to connect the Philips SPE3041CC external hard drive to my computer?
Plug the power cord into the power adapter, then connect the assembly to the hard drive and a power outlet. Connect the USB cable to the hard drive and a free USB port on the computer. The drive appears in Windows Explorer.
The hard drive is not recognized by my computer, what should I do?
Make sure the power adapter is plugged in. Try another USB port. Restart your computer. Check in Device Manager if the drive is detected.
Can I use this hard drive with a Mac?
Yes, but you must first format it to FAT32. The drive is preformatted in NTFS for Windows, which is not natively compatible with Mac. Back up your data before reformatting.
How to safely remove the hard drive?
Click on the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon in the system tray, select the drive, click 'Stop', then 'OK'. Wait for the message 'Safe to Remove Hardware' before unplugging.
What is the maximum transfer speed?
The maximum transfer speed is 480 Mb/s via USB 2.0 interface. To achieve this speed, your computer must support USB 2.0.
The hard drive is making noise, is this normal?
A slight rotational noise is normal. If the noise is unusual (clicking, grinding), stop using it and contact Philips support. The drive may be defective.
How to format the hard drive to FAT32 for Mac?
First back up your data. On Windows, right-click the drive in 'My Computer', choose 'Format', then select 'FAT32' as the file system. On Mac, use Disk Utility.
Where can I find the warranty?
Warranty information is located in the 'Philips Warranty' folder on the hard drive. You will need Adobe Reader to open the PDF file.
Can I use this hard drive with a game console?
It depends on the console. Some consoles (PS4, Xbox One) support external USB hard drives. Make sure the drive is formatted in a compatible format (exFAT or FAT32).
What to do in case of data loss?
Use data recovery software. Immediately stop writing to the drive to avoid overwriting deleted files. Contact a professional if necessary.

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USER MANUAL SPE3041CC PHILIPS

4 What's in the box?
4 How to connect?
5 How to disconnect?
5 Installation for Mac
6 Important information
7 Need help?
8 FCC Compliance

PHILIPS SPE3041CC - 1

A:External hard disk
B:Poweradapter
C:Power cord
D:USB cable
E:User manual

How to connect?

PHILIPS SPE3041CC - How to connect? - 1

Put the Power Adapter (B) and the Power Cord (C) together and connect them to the external hard disk and a power outlet.

PHILIPS SPE3041CC - How to connect? - 2

Plug the USB cable (D) in the USB port of your external hard disk. Connect the other side of the USB cable to an empty USB port of your computer.

A drive icon, Philips External Hard Disk, appears in Windows Explorer and the Blue light should light up. (To use the new hardware, the computer sometimes needs to be restarted)

Your hard disk is now ready to use and you can now save and copy data, just as you do when using your internal hard disk.

PHILIPS SPE3041CC - How to connect? - 3

Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task bar in the lower right part of the screen.
2 In the window that appears, select the name of the device that is to be removed, then click the Stop button.
3 When the Stop a hardware device screen appears, make sure the correct information is displayed, and then click the OK button.
4 When the message Safe to remove hardware appears, remove the drive from the computer's USB port.

Installation

Installation for Mac

The hard disk is preconfigured for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista, with a NTFS format. For Mac, the hard disk needs to be formatted to FAT32.

How to find warranty information?

Look on your external hard disk and browse to the folder 'Philips Warranty'.

You need Adobe Reader software to open these files. If you don't have Adobe Reader, you can download it for free on www.adobe.com.

The Philips warranty may not apply if damage is caused by accidents, shock, misuse or neglect.

PHILIPS SPE3041CC - How to find warranty information? - 1

Be responsible

Respect copyrights

"The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material including computer programs, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.

This equipment should not be used for such purposes."

WEEE mark: "Information to the Consumer"

PHILIPS SPE3041CC - WEEE mark: "Information to the Consumer" - 1

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products, including those marked by the crossed-out wheel bin symbol.

Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste.

WARNING

Plastic bags can be dangerous.

To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and small children.

Although this product has been designed with utmost care for long-lasting performance. Philips does advise

you to handle electronics with good care: Avoid contact with water, exposure to extreme forces.

Please make sure you place the device in a well-ventilated environment, to ensure longest possible lifetime and optimal performance.

Specifications

CapacityDepending on model
InterfaceHi-Speed USB 2.0
Transfer speed480 Mb/s
Rotational speed7200 rpm
Cache memory8 MB/32 MB*
System requirementsUSB I.1 (USB 2.0 for max. transfer speed) Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
  • for versions >= 750 GB

Need help?

For interactive help and support: www.philips.com/support
For software updates and frequently asked questions: www.philips.com/storageupdates

Caution:

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Philips may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The shielded interface cable and connectors must be used in order to comply with the limits for digital device pursuant to subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Be responsible Respect copyrights

  • for versions >= 750 GB

Aide

  • for versions >= 750 GB
  • for versions >= 750 GB

Hulp nodig?

  • for versions >= 750 GB

Necesitaridge?

  • for versions >= 750 GB

Assistenza

  • for versions >= 750 GB
  • for versions >= 750 GB

Yardim?

Interaktif yardim ve destek icin:

www.philips.com/support

Specifications subject to change without notice.

All dimensions shown are approximate.

All rights reserved.

Reproduction, copying, usage, modifying, hiring, renting,

Public performance, transmission and/or broadcasting in whole or part is prohibited without the written consent of Philips Electronics N.V.

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