Freecom FHD-1 Manuel utilisateur

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FHD-1

Rev. 224

FREECOM FHD-1

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has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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advances.

Dear user!

Thank you for choosing the Freecom FHD-1 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 FHD-1 external USB 2.0 hard drive

 Power Adapter

 Freecom Cable II USB 2.0

 CD-ROM with manual, driver and application software

 Quick Install Guide

 Warranty card + envelope

If one of these items is missing please contact the Freecom Support Centre for

your country (see page 42) or your local Freecom dealer.

Your Freecom FHD-1 comes with 2 years manufacturers warranty (in

Europe) with on-site** warranty exchange. Please take the time to

registering online at www.freecom.com.

** on-site warranty exhange only in UK, D, F, NL, B, L, CH, A (other countries to follow soon).

Table of Contents

USER MANUAL

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

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

FHD-1 external USB 2.0 hard drive .................................................... page 6

CHAPTER 1:

Installation of the Freecom SYNC software ...................................... page 8

CHAPTER 2:

Hardware installation ......................................................................... page 10

CHAPTER 3:

Driver installation (only Windows 98 SE) .......................................... page 12

CHAPTER 4:

Daily use of the FHD-1 with Freecom SYNC software ...................... page 14

CHAPTER 5:

Partitioning your FHD-1 ..................................................................... page 28

CHAPTER 6:

Troubleshooting ................................................................................. page 41

Freecom Internet Service & Support Hotline .................................... page 42

FREECOM FHD-1

General Information

The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure

trouble-free operation.

Hardware Requirements

In order to use the Freecom FHD-1, following components are needed:

 Intel Pentium II 233MHz or higher

 64MB RAM or higher

 CD-ROM drive for installing drivers and/or software

 Available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port

(USB2.0 isdownwards compatibleto USB1.1. Toachieve optimalperformance

from the Freecom FHD-1 your PC should be equipped with an USB 2.0 port.

USB 2.0 PCI Host Controllers are separately available at www.freecom.com).

 Internet connection for online warranty registration and driver/software

updates and downloads

Software Requirements

 Windows 98 SE

 Windows ME

 Windows 2000

 WindowsXP

Precautionary measures

To ensure that your Freecom FHD-1 functions properly, please take note of the

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

and damage the FHD-1.

 Safely remove the FHD-1 via your operating system (the "unplug or eject

hardware"option in the Windows taskbar) before disconnecting the Freecom

Cable II USB 2.0 or the power cable. Failing to do so may result in data loss.

 Do not drop the Freecom FHD-1 or expose it to other kinds of sudden

mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the hard

drive.

 Do not use the Freecom FHD-1 when the ambient temperature is below 10°C

or above 45°C.

 If the Freecom FHD-1 is moved from a cool environment to a warmer

environment,please allow thedrive to acclimatizeto the ambienttemperature

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 FHD-1. 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 FHD-1 in a dusty environment. Dust inside the enclosure may

damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.

 Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the FHD-1.

 Opening the FHD-1 will void the warranty.

Note: Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the FHD-1 can

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

however, the performance (data transfer rate) of the FHD-1 will be much

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

IMPORTANT

The SYNC button on the FHD-1 is designed to work with the Freecom

SYNC software, which can be found on the Manual and Software CD.

Freecom SYNC uses the Microsoft Briefcase to synchronize files.

When using the Freecom SYNC software, please be aware that all files

in the SYNC folder on the FHD-1 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

4 for further information on Freecom SYNC and Microsoft Briefcase.

FREECOM FHD-1

FHD-1 external USB 2.0 hard drive

If you are looking for maximum performance, maximum storage capacity and

maximum reliability from an external hard drive, the Freecom FHD-1 is the right

choice. The hi-speed data transfer through the USB 2.0 interface makes it ideally

suitable for data-storage, file sharing, backup, archiving, digital video editing,

audio playback and all applications that need fast file access.

For your convenience, the Freecom FHD-1 has been partitioned (1 partition) and

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

interchangeability of the FHD-1 between different computers. Should you

choose to format the FHD-1 in another file system (e.g. NTFS), please be aware

of possible problems when connecting the FHD-1 to another computer than the

one you used for formatting.

Note: do not cover the ventilation holes; these are essential for

maintaining the correct operating temperature for the FHD-1.

FHD-1 external USB 2.0 hard drive

Options:

 Freecom USB 2.0 LE PCI Host Controller, 2 ports

 Freecom USB 2.0 PCI Host Controller, 5 ports

 Freecom FireWire Cable for FHD-1 (available soon)

 Additional Freecom Cable II USB 2.0

 Additional Power Adapter

See www.freecom.com for these and other Freecom products, or contact your

local Freecom reseller/dealer.

Recommended sequence of installation

1. Install Freecom SYNC software.

1. Connect all cables to the drive and plug the power supply unit into the socket.

Plug the Freecom Cable II USB 2.0 into a USB slot of your computer.

2. Install all necessary drivers under Windows 98 SE.

Under Windows ME / 2000 / XP a separate Freecom driver is not required.

5. Creating a SYNC folder with Freecom SYNC software.

Please refer to chapters 1-3 for a detailed description of the hardware and

software installation.

FREECOM FHD-1

CHAPTER 1: Installation of the Freecom SYNC software

If you want to use the SYNC button on the FHD-1, you need to install the Freecom

SYNC software first.

1. Insert the Manual and Software CD into the CD-ROM drive. The software

starts automatically. If not, please double-click on the "Start" icon, which you

can find in the root directory of the CD. Please select "Software Installation"

and click on "Freecom SYNC 1.0". Follow the instructions on the screen;

please select "Next" to continue installation.

2. Please read the license agreement carefully. If you accept the license

agreement please select "Yes". NOTE: Selecting "No" will cancel installation.

Choose the destination folder and the program folder in the start menu you

want the SYNC icon to appear.

The default destination folder is C:\Program Files\Freecom SYNC. You can choose

a different destination folder for the program files by clicking on the "Browse"

button.

Installation of the Freecom SYNC software

3. In the "Options" dialog you can choose whether you want to place a shortcut

to Freecom SYNC 1.0 on your desktop and/or place an icon in the Windows

taskbar. It is recommended to select both options in order to improve the

usability of Freecom SYNC 1.0. Select "Next" to start installation and copy all

necessary program files to your computers hard drive.

4. In the last window you are requested to choose if you want to start Freecom

SYNC 1.0. It is recommended to select this option in order to configure your

Freecom FHD-1. Please select "Finish".

FREECOM FHD-1

CHAPTER 2: Hardware Installation

Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the FHD-1 can be connected

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

(data transfer rate) of the FHD-1 will be much lower than when the drive is

connected to a USB 2.0 port.

For optimal performance, the FHD-1 should always be connected to a

USB 2.0 port. Freecom USB 2.0 PCI Host Controllers are available at

www.freecom.com.

1. Connect the large, 36pin connector of the Freecom

Cable II USB 2.0 to the FHD-1.

2. Connect the cable of the power supply to the FHD-1

and the power supply itself to the socket.

3. Connect the USB connector to a USB port of your

computer.

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