Dell Portable Solid State Drive USB-C 250 GB SD1-U0250 User’s Guide
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Contents What’s in the box .................................................................................. 4 Features ................................................................................................ 5 Before using your device ....................................................................... 6 Using your portable solid state drive ..................................................... 7 Disconnecting your portable solid state drive ........................................
What’s in the box 1 3 2 4 1 Dell portable Solid State Drive 2 3 USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-A Cable 4 USB 3.
Features 1 2 1 USB charging port 2 Status light 5
Before using your device CAUTION: Disconnecting the solid state drive from your computer when the status light is blinking white, may cause data loss or damage the device. To avoid data loss or damage, safely eject the solid state drive through the operating system. For more information, see “Disconnecting your portable solid state drive”.
Using your portable solid state drive Your portable solid state drive comes with two cables. Select the one you need based on the port on your computer. If your computer has a USB Type-C port, use the USB Type-C cable. If your computer has a USB Type-A port, use the USB Type-A cable. 1 Connect the cable to the port on the portable solid state drive. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your laptop or desktop computer.
Disconnecting your portable solid state drive 1 Double click the USB icon on your operating system. 2 Click Eject External USB 3.0. 3 A pop-up message “Safe to Remove Hardware” appears indicating that the device can be removed.
4 Unplug the solid state drive from your computer.
Partitioning and formatting your portable solid state drive In case of a corrupted drive, the portable solid state drive needs to be re-initialized, partitioned, and formatted through the Operating System before it can be detected by the computer.
Troubleshooting Common symptoms The following table contains information about common symptoms you might encounter and the possible solutions. Problems Possible causes Possible solutions External solid state drive is not working No drive found due to corrupted drive. Drive needs to be re-initialized, partitioned and formatted by Operating System before being displayed on the system. • Ensure that the computer is powered on. • Ensure the cable is plugged in securely to the device and the computer.
Specifications General Model number SD1-U0250 Rating Input (USB) 5V 1A Physical characteristics Weight Dimension Length Width Height Cable length Environmental Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature 30g without packaging and cables Portable Solid State Drive 100 mm 31.6 mm 8.7 mm • USB 3.1 Type C to A Cable 457±20 mm • USB 3.
Statutory information Warranty Limited warranty and return policies Dell Portable SSD, USB-C 250GB, carry a 3-years limited hardware warranty. If purchased together with a Dell system, it will follow the system warranty. For U.S. customers: This purchase and your use of this product are subject to Dell’s end user agreement, which you can find at Dell.com/terms. This document contains abiding arbitration clause.
