HP SR5402FH, SR5556AP, SR5501P Using the Drive, Transferring files to another computer manually

It is always best to remove the drive safely to avoid errors. See “Disconnecting the Drive.”

To assign a drive letter:

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar.

2Right-click Computer.

3Select Manage.

4Click Disk Management.

5Right-clickHP Media Drive.

6Select Change Drive Letter and Paths.

NOTE: To avoid multiple hard disk drives from using the same drive letter when connecting and removing the drives, assign the letter Z.

7Click Change.

8Select a letter from the drop-down menu, and then apply the changes by clicking OK.

Using the Drive

When running for long periods of time, the aluminum case of the HP Media Drive may become very warm. This is part of the HP Media Drive’s advanced design and is completely normal.

The built-in, low-noise fan is designed to turn on automatically at pre-set temperatures. If you are using the HP Media Drive connected externally to the computer, place the drive in a well-ventilated area.

Transferring files to another computer manually

You can transfer your computer profile information, which includes how the computer looks, as well as the personal files such as photos, music, or video you have created.

To transfer your files manually:

1Connect the drive to the computer.

2Select your files, and then drag and drop them to the HP Media Drive in the Computer window.

3Disconnect the drive and then connect it to another computer.

4Select your files and then drag and drop them to the new computer’s hard disk drive.

Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 119