Freecom 3.5 " / USB 2.0 / ESATA Manuel utilisateur

Rev. 604

MANUAL

HARD DRIVE

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE /3.5 " /USB 2.0

WIN &MAC

Freecom Hard Drive

GB Dear user!

Thank you for choosing the Freecom Hard Drive 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:

• external Freecom Hard Drive

• power adaptor & power cord

• 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 office 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 profits, 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 possibility

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 external hard drive .................................................................... page 6

Chapter 1:

Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite 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 with

Freecom Personal Media Suite software (PC) .......................................................... page 14

Chapter 5:

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

Chapter 6:

Using the Freecom Backup Software........................................................................... page 30

Chapter 7:

Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive ........................................................................page 42

Chapter 8:

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................page 51

Table of Contents

Freecom Hard Drive

GB General Information

The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure trouble-

free operation.

Hardware Requirements

In order to use the Freecom Hard Drive , following components are needed:

• Intel/AMD CPU 700 MHz or higher

• 256 MB RAM or higher

• CD-ROM drive for installing software

• Available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port*

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

and downloads

Software Requirements

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

Mac

• iMac, iBook, Mac G3/G4/G5 or Power Book G3/G4 with USB interface

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

* USB 2.0 is downwards compatible to USB 1.1. To achieve optimal performance from the Freecom Hard Drive

your PC should be equipped with an USB 2.0 port. USB 2.0 PCI Host Controllers are separately available at

www.freecom.com.

General Information

Precautionary measures

To ensure that your Freecom Hard Drive 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.

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

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

powercableand before switching off the device. Failing todosomayresultindataloss.

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

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

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

above 45°C.

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

ment, 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. 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.

• Donot use the FreecomHard Drive in adusty environment. Dust insidethe enclosure

may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.

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

Drive.

• Opening the Freecom Hard Drive will void the warranty.

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

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

files on your PC or network. If you delete a file in the SYNC folder, its original will be

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

Original’ the file prior to deleting it. Please refer to chapter 5 for further information

on Freecom SYNC and Microsoft Briefcase.

Freecom Hard Drive

Freecom Hard Drive external hard drive

The hi-speed data transfer through the USB 2.0 interface makes it ideally suitable for

data-storage, file sharing, backup, archiving, audio playback and all applications that

need fast file access.

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

pre-formatted (FAT32 file system). The FAT32 format ensures maximum interchange-

ability of the Freecom Hard Drive between different computers. Should you choose to

format the Freecom Hard Drive in another file system (e.g. NTFS), please be aware of

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

the one you used for formatting.

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.

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 only)

If you want to use the SYNC function on the Freecom Hard Drive, you need to install the

Freecom Personal Media Suite software first.

Note: To use the functions of the Freecom Personal Media Suite de-

scribed in this handbook, your Freecom Hard Drive has to be con-

nected to your PC.

1.1 Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite

1. Insert the Freecom Hard Drive 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,

confirm with "Next" in order to continue with the installation.

Freecom Hard Drive

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

confirm 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. Default target folder is C:\Programs\Freecom Personal Media Suite. You can select a

differenttargetfolderfortheprogramfilesbyselectinganotherfolderonyourharddrive.

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

options for better operation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite.

6. Click on "Next" to start the installation. All necessary program files 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 configure

the software for your Freecom Hard Drive. 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 "Programs" - "Freecom Personal Media Suite".

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

your computer.

Freecom Hard Drive

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,

confirm with "Next" in order to continue with the installation.

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

confirm 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. Default target folder is C:\Programs\Freecom Backup Software. You can select a

different target folder for the program files by selecting another folder on your hard

disk.

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

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

programin the Quick Launch bar. It is recommended to select bothoptions for better

operation of the Freecom Backup Software.

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