Freecom 3.5 " / USB 2.0 / ESATA Manual de usuario

Rev. 620

MANUAL

HARD DRIVE PRO

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE / 3.5 " / USB 2.0 / ESATA

WIN & MAc

Freecom Hard Drive Pro

Dear user!

Thank you for choosing the Freecom Hard Drive Pro external hard drive. For optimal use

and performance we advise you to read this manual carefully before using this product.

Freecom Technologies • Germany

www.freecom.com

Contents of the box

Please check the contents of the box. The following items should be included:

•Freecom Hard Drive Pro

•power adaptor & power cord

•eSATA interface cable

•USB interface cable

•CD with manual, application software and safety manual

•Quick Install Guide

Warning !

purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.

This device was designed for home or oce use.

Warning! This device is equipment complying with EN55022 class B.

Freecom cannot be made liable for any damages, loss of data or damage following thereof

-whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business prots, business

interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use

of or inability to use this Freecom product, even if Freecom has been advised of the pos-

sibility of such damages.

We reserve the right to upgrade our products in keeping with technological advances.

User manual

General Information............................................................................................................ page 4

Precautionary measures .................................................................................................... page 5

Freecom Hard Drive Pro external hard drive.............................................................. page 6

Chapter 1:

Installation of the Freecom Software (PC)................................................................... page 7

Chapter 2:

Hardware installation.......................................................................................................... page 12

Chapter 3:

Driver installation ................................................................................................................ page 14

Chapter 4:

Daily use of the Freecom Hard Drive Pro

with Freecom Personal Media Suite software ........................................................... page 14

Chapter 5:

The User Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite (PC )............................ page 15

Chapter 6:

Using the Freecom Backup Software (PC)................................................................... page 29

Chapter 7:

Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive Pro (PC)......................................................... page 41

Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive Pro (Mac)...................................................... page 49

Chapter 8:

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... page 50

Table of Contents

Freecom Hard Drive Pro

General Information

The following hardware and software requirements must be fullled to ensure trouble-

free operation.

System requirements

To use the Freecom Hard Drive Pro, you will require the following components:

PC:

• Intel/AMD CPU 700 MHz or higher

• 256 MB RAM or higher

• CD-ROM drive for installing software

• Available eSATA, USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port*

• Internet connection for online warranty registration, driver/software updates and

downloads

• Operating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP

Mac:

• Mac G3/G4/G5 or Power Book G3/G4 or higher with USB interface or eSATA

• 256 MB RAM or higher

• CD-ROM drive for installing software

• Available eSATA, USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port*

• Internet connection for online warranty registration, driver/software updates and

downloads

• Operating system: Mac OS X v10.1 or higher

* USB 2.0 is downwards compatible to USB 1.1.

General Information

Precautionary measures

To ensure that your Freecom Hard Drive Pro functions properly, please take note of the

following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and damage

the Freecom Hard Drive Pro.

• Safely remove the Freecom Hard Drive Pro via your operating system (the "unplug or

eject hardware" option in the Windows taskbar) before disconnecting the USB cable

or power cable and before switching o the device. Failing to do so may result in data

loss.

• Do not drop the Freecom Hard Drive Pro or expose it to other kinds of sudden me-

chanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the hard drive.

• Do not use the Freecom Hard Drive Pro when the ambient temperature is below 10°C

or above 35°C.

• If the Freecom Hard Drive Pro is moved from a cool environment to a warmer envi-

ronment, please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient temperature before

operating the device. Failing to do so may lead to condensation within the drive

enclosure, which in turn may cause the drive to malfunction.

• Do not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom Hard Drive Pro. When liquids are spilled

and get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure, it will damage the

drive and will cause the drive to malfunction.

• Do not use the Freecom Hard Drive Pro in a dusty environment. Dust inside the en-

closure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.

• Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the Freecom Hard Drive Pro.

• Opening the Freecom Hard Drive Pro will void the warranty.

• Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom Hard Drive Pro

can be connected to all USB ports. When connected to a USB 1.1 port, however, the

performance (data transfer rate) of the Freecom Hard Drive Pro will be much lower

than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.

• When using the Freecom Personal Media Suite software, please be aware that all les

in the SYNC folder on the Freecom Hard Drive Pro are linked to the original les on

your PC or network. If you delete a le in the SYNC folder, its original will be deleted

during the next synchronization, too! To avoid this, you have to ‘Split From Original’

the le prior to deleting it. Please refer to chapter 5 for further information on Freecom

SYNC and Microsoft Briefcase.

Freecom Hard Drive Pro

Freecom Hard Drive Pro external hard drive

For your convenience, the Freecom Hard Drive Pro has been partitioned (1 partition) and

pre-formatted (FAT32 le system).The FAT32 format ensures maximum interchangeability

of the Freecom Hard Drive Pro between dierent computers. Should you choose to format

the Freecom Hard Drive Pro in another le system (e.g. NTFS), please be aware of possible

problems when connecting the Freecom Hard Drive Pro to another computer than the

one you used for formatting.

The Freecom Hard Drive Pro features a super fast eSATA connection which allows transfer

speeds up to 3GBit/s. For connectivity, a hi-speed USB 2.0 interface is added, allowing you

to connect the Freecom Hard Drive Pro over USB whenever an eSATA connection is not

available.The combination of having an eSATA and USB 2.0 interface on the Freecom Hard

Drive Pro makes it ideally suitable for data-storage, le sharing, backup, archiving, audio

and video playback and editing and all applications that need fast le access.

Recommended sequence of installation

1. Install Freecom Personal Media Suite Software. (PC)

2. Connect the interface cable and the power cable to the drive and plug the power

supply unit into the socket. Plug the interface cable into the appropriate slot of your

computer.

3. Switch on the Freecom Hard Drive Pro.

Please refer to chapters 1-5 for a detailed description of the hardware and software

installation.

Installation of the Freecom software

Chapter 1: Installation of the Freecom software (PC)

Before you can use the Sync button on your Freecom Hard Drive Pro, you need to install

the Freecom Personal Media Suite software rst.

Note: To use the functions of the Freecom Personal Media Suite described

in this handbook, your Freecom Hard Drive Pro has to be connected to

your PC.

The sync button will only work with certain eSATA host controllers when

connected over eSATA. In some cases the sync button will not work when

the device is connected via eSATA to the computer. This is related to a

compatibility issue of the eSATA host controller. Should this be the case,

the synchronization process can be initiated from the Freecom Personal

Media Suite by clicking the“sync now” button. When connected over USB,

the sync button works on all USB hosts that have the bundled Freecom

Personal Media Suite installed.

1.1 Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite

1. Insert the Freecom Hard Drive Pro Software & Manual CD into your CD drive. The

Freecom start menu opens:

In case the software does not open automatically, please click on "Start.exe" in the

main directory of the CD.

2. Click on "Software Installation" and then "Personal Media Suite". The installation of

the Freecom Personal Media Suite starts now. Follow the instructions on the screen,

conrm with "Next" in order to continue with the installation.

Freecom Hard Drive Pro

3. Please read the license agreement carefully.To accept the license agreement, conrm

with "Yes". Note: Clicking on "No" ends the installation. Select the target folder and

program folder in the start menu in which the Freecom Personal Media Suite symbol

is to appear.

4. You can select a dierent target folder for the program les by selecting another folder

on your hard drive.

Installation of the Freecom software

5. In the dialogue "Options" you can select whether to create a link to the Freecom

Personal Media Suite Software on the desktop and whether the program should be

started automatically when starting Windows. It is recommended to select both op-

tions for better operation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite.

6. Click on "Next" to start the installation. All necessary program les are now written

on the hard drive of your computer.

7. In the last window, you will be asked whether you want to start Freecom Personal

Media Suite now. It is recommended to select this option so that you can congure

the software for your Freecom Hard Drive Pro. Please click on "Finish".

1.2 Deinstallation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite

In order to remove the Freecom Personal Media Suite from your computer, please proceed

as follows:

1. In the "Start" menu, please click on "Program les" - "Freecom Personal Media Suite".

2. Select "Uninstall Freecom Personal Media Suite". The software is now removed from

your computer.

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1.3 Installation of the Freecom Backup Software

1. Insert the Software & Manual CD into your CD drive. The Freecom start menu

opens.

In case the software does not open automatically, please click on "Start.exe" in the

root directory of the CD.

2. Click on "Software Installation" and then "Backup Software". The installation of the

Freecom Backup Software is started then. Follow the instructions on the screen,

conrm with "Next" in order to continue with the installation.

3. Please read the licensing agreement carefully. To accept the licensing agreement,

conrm with "Yes". Note: Clicking on "No" ends the installation. Select the target folder

and program folder in the start menu in which the Freecom Backup Software symbol

is to appear.

4. You can select a dierent target folder for the program les by selecting another folder

on your hard disk.

5. Inthe"Options"dialogueyoucanselectwhethertocreatealinktotheFreecomBackup

Software on the desktop and whether a symbol should by placed for the program in

the Quick Launch bar. It is recommended to select both options for better operation

of the Freecom Backup Software.

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