Freecom 3.5 " / USB 2.0 / ESATA Manuel utilisateur
Rev. 604
MANUAL
HARD DRIVE
EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE /3.5 " /USB 2.0
WIN &MAC
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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 !
All rights reserved. The products named in this manual are only used for identification
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.
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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
© 2006 Freecom Technologies
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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