HP Px3100 User manual

HP External Portable Drive User Manual

HP External Portable Drive px3100

with HP SimpleSave® Backup Software

User Manual

HP External Portable Drive

HP External Portable Drive User Manual

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The information contained herein is subject

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or omissions contained herein.

Product notice

This guide describes features that are

common to most models. Some features

may not be available on your computer.

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or

otherwise using any software product

preinstalled on this computer, you agree to

be bound by the terms of the HP End User

License Agreement (EULA).

Getting Help

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For the latest updates and information, go to

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Table of Contents

Getting Started......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Compatibility ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Handling Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

Kit Contents - HP External Portable Drive .......................................................................................................................... 5

About Your HP External Portable Drive............................................................................................................................... 5

Features .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

HP SimpleSave Backup Software ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Drive Format............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Connecting the Device............................................................................................................................................................ 6

HP SimpleSave Backup Software......................................................................................................................................... 7

How to Back Up Your Files ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

How To Restore Files............................................................................................................................................................... 9

My Options .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

File Types & Locations .......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Advanced Settings................................................................................................................................................................. 12

About This Software ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Turning O Automatic Updates .......................................................................................................................................... 13

Language Preferences ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Turning O/Disconnecting the Device ............................................................................................................................... 14

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Appendix ................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Regulatory Compliance........................................................................................................................................................ 15

Warranty Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

HP External Portable Drive User Manual

Getting Started

Thank you for selecting the HP External Portable Drive. The HP External

Portable Drive is a large capacity USB 3.0 external hard drive that can connect

and disconnect easily from a USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 connector on the front, back or

side of most computers, and is designed to quickly and easily store and transfer

media les such as digital photos, music, video, and other important les.

The drive not only take advantage of the latest blazing-fast USB 3.0 technology,

but are also compatible with USB 2.0 connections for those who have yet to

upgrade their computers to USB 3.0.

Compatibility

• An available USB port

• One of the following operating systems

– Windows 8

– Windows 7

– Windows Vista

Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware conguration and operating system. HP

portable external drive software only supports Windows.

Important: For highest performance and reliability, it is recommended that

you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). Go to the Start menu

and select Windows Update.

Handling Precautions

The drive is a precision instrument and must be handled with care during unpacking and installation. The drive may be

damaged by rough handling, shock, or vibration. Be aware of the following precautions when unpacking and installing

your external portable drive:

• Do not drop or jolt the drive.

• Do not move the drive during activity.

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• To allow proper ventilation, do not block air slots located on the underside, top, or rear of the drive if present.

• Do not stack any objects on top of the drive that may block ventilation.

• Do not stack heavy objects on top of the drive.

• Do not attempt to open the drive’s case. This action voids the warranty.

• Do not remove any cables without properly disconnecting the drive through the operating system.

Kit Contents – HP External Portable Drive

• HP External Portable Drive with HP SimpleSave backup software

• USB 3.0 cable

• Quick Start Poster

HP External Portable Drive with HP SimpleSave backup software | USB 3.0 Cable | Quick Start Poster

About Your HP External Portable Drive

Features

LED

USB 3.0

LED

The power/activity LED is located on the top of the HP External Portable Drive.

USB 3.0 Interface

The SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) specication supports data transfer rates up to 5 Gb/s*. USB 3.0 is backward-compatible

with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) and USB 1.1.

*USB 3.0 results not typical with external portable drives.

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HP SimpleSave Backup Software

• HP SimpleSave runs directly from your HP External Portable Drive.

• Easily back up your digital music, photo, video, recorded TV, gaming, or other data les.

• Easily restore any or all of your backed up les.

• After you back up your system for the rst time, HP SimpleSave automatically backs up changes whenever your system

is idle for 5 minutes.

• Can be used to back up multiple computers.

Note: Your HP External Portable Drive must be connected for continuous backup.

Drive Format

This device is pre-formatted for the NTFS le system which supports les larger than 4 GB.

Connecting the Device

HP External Portable Drive

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Connect the USB cable as shown.

3. You may have to wait up to a full minute for your computer to congure your HP External Portable Drive the rst time

it’s connected to your computer. You may see several installation messages appear on the screen as your computer

sets up your HP External Portable Drive for the rst time. You will not see these installation messages the next time you

connect your HP External Portable Drive.

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HP SimpleSave Backup Software

Welcome to HP SimpleSave backup software, a utility you can use with your HP External Portable Drive that makes it

easy to protect the valuable information on your computer.

To run the HP SimpleSave backup software:

1. Connect the drive to your computer and:

2. Double-click the HP SimpleSave le listing to launch the backup software:

3. Carefully read and agree to the End User License Agreement (EULA) the rst time you use HP SimpleSave by clicking

the Accept button.

HP SimpleSave backup software runs directly from your HP External Portable Drive and does not need to be installed on

your computer*.

*HP SimpleSave adds a small utility program, the HP SimpleSave Monitor, to your computer to keep track of which les have changed

since your last backup. The SimpleSave icon appears in your system tray.

If you leave your HP drive connected in, HP SimpleSave performs an incremental backup every time your computer is idle

for ve minutes.

Each time you start HP SimpleSave it automatically checks for a software update. To

turn o this feature, see “Turning O Automatic Updates” on page 13.

How to Back Up Your Files

After you open HP SimpleSave, it automatically begins backing up the most common le types on your computer’s

primary hard drive. To change backup options including le types and locations, see “My Options” on page 11.

Click Backup or wait for the automatic timer to nish counting down to start the backup process. Press any key to stop

the countdown.

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Backup Notes

• It can take several hours (or more) to back up your computer for the rst time. You should consider performing your rst

backup at a time when your computer is idle.

• Although HP SimpleSave incorporates a mechanism to attempt to save les that are in use, it is highly recommended

that you close all other programs to ensure that all les are backed up at the earliest opportunity.

HP SimpleSave prepares your backup by rst scanning your computer. This may take a few minutes depending on the

number of les on your computer. You will be presented with a summary of the les found on your computer grouped

into dierent categories. The most common le types on your primary drive are backed up by default. It is recommended

that you review the default and excluded le types to ensure that les that are important to you will be backed up. If you

need to add custom le extension to be included or excluded, see “My Options” on page 11.

The name of the backup is automatically created based on your computer’s name. The backup name will appear below

the summary of the les found on your computer.

If you want to make any changes to the le types, folders, or locations to be backed up, click on Change File Types and

Locations on the bottom of the screen. For more information about changing le types and locations, see “My Options”

on page 11.

Click Start to begin the backup process.

Your backup progress displays during the backup. You can see how many les are planned for backup and how many

have completed. The rst time you back up your computer it can take up to several hours (or more).

Click Pause to temporarily halt the backup process if you need to use your computer for other tasks. Click Resume to

restart the backup process. If you need to permanently stop the backup process, click Cancel.

The following screen displays when the backup process is complete.

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Sometimes a le cannot be backed up. If this occurs you will be notied to click the View Report button. The report

outlines which les could not be backed up. If you need help, go to the HP SimpleSave support website at

http://www.hp.com/support

You can disconnect your HP External Portable Drive after your initial backup, however it is recommended to leave it

connected so you always have a backup of your computer les. As long as your HP External Portable Drive remains

connected to your computer and the HP SimpleSave Monitor is running, your computer les will be backed up

automatically each time your computer remains idle (not used) for ve minutes.

If you disconnect your HP External Portable Drive, just reconnect and run HP SimpleSave by clicking the HP SimpleSave

application icon. The software automatically backs up any modied les and all new les since your last backup from

your computer to your HP External Portable Drive.

Note: HP recommends that you always eject the drive using the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon located in the system tray.

Backing up Multiple Computers

If you want to back up another computer, simply disconnect or eject your HP External Portable Drive and connect to the

other computer. Follow the same steps as detailed in “HP SimpleSave Backup Software” on page 7.

About the HP SimpleSave Monitor

The HP SimpleSave Monitor appears in your system tray after the initial backup is performed. The HP SimpleSave Monitor

continuously watches your computer for any new or changed les and automatically backs up those les after your

computer is idle (not used) for ve minutes. Your HP External Portable Drive must be left connected to your computer for

the HP SimpleSave monitor to work.

Before disconnecting your HP External Portable Drive, exit HP SimpleSave by right-clicking the HP SimpleSave Monitor,

and click Exit.

To launch the HP SimpleSave main application, right-click on the HP SimpleSave Monitor, then select Launch HP

SimpleSave as shown in the image below. To view the backup log report, right-click on the HP SimpleSave Monitor, select

View Report as shown in the image below.

Note: If you exit the HP SimpleSave Monitor, any new or changed les will NOT be backed up.

How To Restore Files

Connect the HP External Portable Drive into the computer you want to restore les. Double-click the HP SimpleSave icon

on your HP External Portable Drive or launch HP SimpleSave from the monitor program and select Restore.*

*HP SimpleSave must be installed on the computer to restore your les.

When the “Welcome to HP SimpleSave” screen appears, click the Restore button at the bottom of the screen. Restore

only appears if there is a backup le on the drive.

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Select the backup le you want to restore les from, then click Open.

Next, select what you want to restore. Restore Everything is selected by default.

Choose this option if you want to restore everything that was backed up.

Click Restore Only These Files to choose specic les or folders you want to restore. Make your selections by clicking

the check boxes next to the folders. Select individual les by selecting the les on the right and clicking the check box on

the top left of the le. Double-click any of the les if you want to preview the le before restoring. Click OK when nished

making your selections.

Note: The les view is set to thumbnail view by default. Click the view icon and make a selection from the list to change the view to

details, icon, list, or small icon.

Next, select where you want to save your restored les.

Clicking Restore to original path restores your les to their original location on your primary drive. If your original les

still exist in the original location, HP SimpleSave prompts you to decide if you want to Replace,Keep Both, or Skip for

each duplicate le found.

It is recommended you restore your les to one new folder by clicking Restore to one folder. By default, your les are

saved to a new folder found at ‘C:\Restore Files.’ Click Change Folder to specify a dierent location. Click OK to continue.

Your les will be restored in the same folder structure used in the original back up.

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