SPE3071CC - Hard Drive PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	External Hard Drive
Brand	Philips
Model	SPE3071CC
Capacity	Varies by model (see datasheet)
Interface	USB 2.0 (High Speed)
Transfer Speed	480 Mb/s
Rotation Speed	7200 rpm
Cache Memory	8 MB / 32 MB depending on version
Minimum System Requirements	Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Power Supply	Power adapter (included)
Package Contents	External hard drive, power adapter, power cord, USB cable, user manual
Main Functions	Data storage and transfer, backup
Care and Cleaning	Avoid contact with water and extreme forces. Install in a well-ventilated area.
Safety	Do not use for illegal copying. Respect copyrights. Keep plastic bags away from children.
Warranty	Folder 'Philips Warranty' on the hard drive. Warranty may not apply in case of accident or misuse.
Safe Removal	Use the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon in the system tray before disconnecting.
Mac Compatibility	Requires reformatting to FAT32 for Mac

Frequently Asked Questions - SPE3071CC PHILIPS

How to connect the Philips SPE3071CC hard drive to my computer?

Plug the power cord into the power adapter, then connect the assembly to the hard drive and a wall outlet. Connect the USB cable to the hard drive and a free USB port on your computer. The blue light turns on and the hard drive icon appears in Windows Explorer.

How to safely disconnect the hard drive?

Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray (bottom right). Select the drive, click Stop, then OK. When the message Safe to Remove Hardware appears, disconnect the USB cable.

Is the hard drive compatible with Mac?

Yes, but it is preformatted in NTFS for Windows. For Mac use, you must reformat the hard drive to FAT32. Note that this operation erases all data.

How to format the hard drive for Mac?

Connect the hard drive to your Mac. Open Disk Utility, select the Philips drive, then choose Erase. Select format MS-DOS (FAT32) and confirm. All data will be deleted.

Where can I find warranty information?

On the external hard drive, open the folder named Philips Warranty. You will find the warranty terms in PDF format. To open them, you need Adobe Reader (free download at adobe.com).

What if my computer does not recognize the hard drive?

Check the USB and power connections. Try a different USB port. On Windows, open Device Manager to see if the drive is detected. If necessary, restart the computer. Visit www.philips.com/storageupdates for drivers.

What is the maximum transfer speed?

The maximum transfer speed is 480 Mb/s over USB 2.0 High Speed. Actual speed depends on your computer's performance and the file type.

How to clean and maintain the hard drive?

Avoid contact with water. Clean the case with a soft, dry cloth. Do not expose to shocks or extreme temperatures. Install the drive in a well-ventilated area for optimal lifespan.

Can I use this hard drive with Windows 10?

The drive is designed for Windows 2000, XP, and Vista, but generally works with later versions like Windows 10. If issues occur, check for drivers on the Philips website.

What is included in the package of the Philips SPE3071CC?

The package contains: the external hard drive (A), a power adapter (B), a power cord (C), a USB cable (D), and the user manual (E).

USER MANUAL SPE3071CC PHILIPS

Contents

EN

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

What's in the box?

A : External hard disk

B : Power adapter

C: Power cord

D: USB cable

E : User manual

How to connect?

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

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.

How to disconnect?

EN

I 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.

"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"

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

Capacity Depending on model

Interface Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Transfer speed 480 Mb/s

Rotational speed 7200 rpm

Cache memory 8 MB/32 MB*

System requirements USB 1.1 (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.

Table des matières

Be responsible Respect copyrights

* for versions >= 750 GB

Aide

www.philips.com/support

Be responsible Respect copyrights

* for versions >= 750 GB

Be responsible Respect copyrights

* for versions >= 750 GB

Hulp nodig?

www.philips.com/support

* for versions >= 750 GB

¡Necesita ayuda?

www.philips.com/support

* for versions >= 750 GB

Assistenza

Be responsible Respect copyrights

* for versions >= 750 GB

www.philips.com/support

Be responsible Respect copyrights

* for versions >= 750 GB

Yardım?

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.