TrekStor USB-Storage 2.0 Manual de usuario

DataStation

User’s Manual

Contents

1 Getting Started 1

1.1 Introduction ..................................... 1

1.2 PartsList ...................................... 2

1.3 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.4 HDD assembly (only for the ’kit’ version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Installation 5

2.1 Installing the driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1.1 Windows 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1.2 Windows ME/2000/XP/2003, Linux 2.4.x, MacOS 10.2.x . . . . . . . . 6

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2.2 Connecting the DataStation to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.1 The 2.5 inch version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.2 The 3.5 inch version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.3 Using the DataStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.4 Disconnecting the DataStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.4.1 Windows................................... 11

2.4.2 Mac ..................................... 11

3 Technical background / Troubleshooting 13

3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.2 Filesystems ..................................... 14

3.2.1 FAT32.................................... 15

3.2.2 NTFS .................................... 16

3.2.3 Criteria for choosing between FAT32 and NTFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.3 Partitioning and formatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.3.1 Using the Paragon Partition Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.3.2 Windows 98/98SE/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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3.3.3 Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.4 Booting from the DataStation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.4.1 Windows 9x/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

3.4.2 Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

3.5 Optimizing USB 2.0 connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3.5.1 What is USB 2.0? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

3.5.2 USB cable and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.5.3 USB 2.0 host adapter and performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

3.6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.6.1 Frequent problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

A Warranty 41

A.1 General Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

B Notes 43

B.1 Liability ....................................... 43

B.2 Trademark...................................... 43

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B.3 Precautions ..................................... 44

B.4 Generalcare ..................................... 44

B.5 Copyright ...................................... 45

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1 Getting Started

1.1 Introduction

Thank you for choosing TrekStor‘s DataStation. We are sure that our product will meet your

expectations. The DataStation is a removable hard disk to be used for data exchange between

computers, as a supplemental hard disk for great amount of data or for backups.

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1.2 Parts List

TrekStor DataStation contents:

1. DataStation (with optional hard disk)

2. Driver CD

3. User’s Manual (in some cases on CD)

Additional parts - pocket version (2.5”):

1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Y-cable

2. Protective cover

Additional parts - maxi version (3.5”):

1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable

2. Power adapter

3. Stand for vertical placement

1.3 System Requirements

1. Microsoft

WindowsTM 98/Me/2000/XP, MacOS 10.2 or higher, Linux 2.4.x or higher

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1.4 HDD assembly (only for the ’kit’ version)

2. PC with free USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port

3. CD-ROM drive

4. 64 MB RAM or more

5. 20 MB free hard disk space

Technical Advice: In order to reach maximum transfer rates, the device has to be

connected to an USB 2.0 host adapter. If it is connected to an USB 1.1 interface,

the transfer rate will be limited to USB 1.1 speed.

1.4 HDD assembly (only for the ’kit’ version)

If you have not acquired the ’kit’ version of this device, i.e. without integrated hard disk, you may want to skip this paragraph.

In case of the ’kit’ version, a suitable hard disk (according to the casing) has to be built in. Be aware that the casing of the

DataStation with built-in hard disk must not be opened, otherwise the warranty is null and void (see Appendix A).

1. remove the screws (if there are any) from the sides of the casing. Use a screwdriver of appropriate size.

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2. Now you can carefully remove the rear panel which is connected to a card. The card will come oﬀ together with the panel.

3. (3.5 inch version): connect the hard disk both to the IDE port and to the power supply. Make sure all plugs are connected

properly. Screw the hard disk to the card from underneath using the provided screws.

4. (2.5 inch version): plug the hard disk directly into the 44-pin IDE port on the card.

5. Close the casing and tighten it using the provided screws.

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