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USER MANUAL USB DIGITAL DRIVE HP

The HP USB Digital Drive 1 is a pocket-sized SD (Secure Digital) memory drive for storing and transferring files such as digital pictures, music, video, and data. The Digital Drive can be used with any computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP Home, Windows XP Pro, or Windows 2000. An SD memory card 2 may not be included. However, you will need an SD memory card to operate the Digital Drive. You can purchase one (in various storage capacities) from any HP authorized reseller. User Guide

Installing the SD Memory Card

1. Remove the cap 1 of the Digital Drive.

2. Insert the SD memory card into the SD slot 2 with the notched corner

positioned on the lower left as shown. If the SD memory card does not slide in properly, gently pull it out and reinsert it.

User Guide Connecting the Digital Drive to a USB Port The Digital Drive can be connected to a USB port on any computer either directly (with the USB connector cable in its unextended position) or by extension (with the USB connector cable extended). Refer to the documentation included with your computer for the USB port location. User Guide

To connect the Digital Drive to a USB port directly (with the connector cable in the unextended position):

Insert the USB connector on the Digital Drive into a USB port on your computer. The status light on the Digital Drive turns on when the connection is successful. If the status light does not turn on, remove the Digital Drive from the USB port, then reinsert the USB connector.

User Guide To connect the Digital Drive to a USB port by extension (with the USB cable in its extended position):

1. Rotate the USB connector cable out of its track gently until it is fully

extended. User Guide

2. Insert the USB connector on the Digital Drive into a USB port on your

computer. The status light on the Digital Drive turns on when the connection is successful. If the status light does not turn on, remove the Digital Drive from the USB port, then reinsert the USB connector.

User Guide Accessing the Digital Drive You are now ready to use the Digital Drive as a storage device.

Select the Digital Drive icon in “My Computer” to display the contents of the Digital Drive.

The status light on the Digital Drive flashes when you copy and move files to and from the Digital Drive. User Guide

Disconnecting the Digital Drive

Do not attempt to remove the Digital Drive when the status light on the Digital Drive is flashing.

1. Select the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon on your taskbar.

A dialog box displays a list of connected devices.

2. Select the Digital Drive and wait until the “Safe to Remove Hardware”

message appears on your screen.

3. Gently unplug the Digital Drive from the USB port.

If the USB connector cable is in the extended position, return it on its track for safe storage. User Guide Removing the SD Memory Card

Do not attempt to pull the SD memory card out when the status light on the Digital Drive is flashing. After you disconnect the Digital Drive from your computer, gently pull the SD memory card from the Digital Drive. User Guide

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The HP USB Digital Drive Conditions under which the problem occurred Error messages that have occurred Hardware and software you are using User Guide © 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. SD Logo is a trademark. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. User Guide HP USB Digital Drive First Edition July 2003