Freecom NETWORK DRIVE XS User manual

Rev. 906

USER MANUAL

HARD DRIVE XS

EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE /3.5" /USB 2.0

Freecom Hard Drive XS

Dear user!

Thank you for choosing the external Freecom Hard Drive XS. 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 XS (external hard drive)

•Power adaptor & power cord

• Data cable (USB 2.0)

•Manual, safety manual and application software pre-installed on the hard drive

•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 A. This equipment can

cause radio disturbances in a residential area. If this is the case, the user has to take ap-

propriate measures and assume all responsibility and costs for. It may not be used near

or with any life-sustaining systems.

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 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 XS......................................................................................................page 6

Chapter 1:

Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................page 7

Chapter 2:

Driver Installation ................................................................................................................page 7

Chapter 3:

Installation of the application software......................................................................page 8

Chapter 4:

Using Freecom Turbo USB 2.0 (only PC) .....................................................................page 10

Chapter 5:

Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive XS ..................................................................page 11

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Freecom Hard Drive XS

* To achieve optimal performance from the Freecom Hard Drive XS your PC should be equipped with an USB

2.0 port.

General Information

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

free operation.

System requirements

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

PC:

• Intel Pentium III / AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher

• 256 MB RAM (Vista: 512 MB RAM) or higher

• Available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port*

• Internet connection for online warranty registration and software updates and

downloads

•Operating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista

Mac:

• PowerPC G3/G4/G5, Mac Book Pro or Intel Mac

• 256 MB RAM or higher

• Available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port*

• Internet connection for online warranty registration and software updates and

downloads

•Operating system: Mac OS Xv10.3 or higher

General Information

Precautionary measures

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

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

age the Freecom Hard Drive XS.

• Safely remove the Freecom Hard Drive XS 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 off the device. Failing to do so may result in data

loss.

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

chanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Freecom Hard Drive

XS.

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

or above 35°C.

• If the Freecom Hard Drive XS 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 XS. 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 XS in a dusty environment. Dust inside the en-

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

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

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

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 XS will be much lower

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

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

Freecom Hard Drive XS

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 XS has been partitioned (1 partition) and

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

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

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

of possible problems when connecting the Freecom Hard Drive XS to another computer

than the one you used for formatting.

Hardware Installation

Chapter 1: Hardware Installation

1. Connect the interface cable to the Freecom Hard Drive

XS.

2. Connect the cable of the power supply to the Freecom

Hard Drive XS and the power supply itself to the socket.

3. Connect the interface cable to the interface port of your

computer.

SinceUSB2.0isbackwardscompatiblewithUSB1.1,theFreecomHardDriveXS

can beconnectedtoall USBports. WhenconnectedtoaUSB 1.1 port, however,

theperformance(datatransferrate)oftheFreecomHard Drive XSwillbemuch

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

For optimum performance the Freecom Hard Drive XS should always be

connected to a USB 2.0 interface.

Chapter 2: Driver Installation

Under Windows 2000 / XP / Vista and Mac OS X a separate Freecom driver is not required.

The drivers will be installed automatically by the operating system after plugging in the

Freecom Hard Drive XS into the USB port of the computer.

Freecom Hard Drive XS

Chapter 3: Installation of the application software

3.1 Software installation PC

1. Click on "StartPC.exe"in themaindirectory of theharddrive.The Freecom start menu

opens.

2. Click on "Software Installation" -> "Internet Security Suite" or other software. The

installation starts now. Follow the instructions on the screen, confirm with "Next" in

order to continue with the installation.

3.1.1 Saving Freecom data (PC)

The user manuals and complementary software (when applicable) are pre-loaded

onto the hard drive. We recommend that you save these files to your computer ("My

Documents"/"Freecom"),to always have abackup of these files in caseyou (accidentally)

reformat the drive or delete these files from the drive.

Saving these files from the external hard drive to your computer is easy:

1. Click on the button „Save Freecom files“.

2. All provided data on the hard drive will be saved to the folder "Freecom" in "My

Documents".

Installation of the application software

3.1.2 Saving Freecom data (Mac)

The user manuals and complementary software (when applicable) are pre-loaded onto

theharddrive.Werecommendthat you save thesefilesto your computer("Documents"/

"Freecom"), to always have a backup of these files in case you (accidentally) reformat

the drive or delete these files from the drive.

Saving these files from the external hard drive to your computer is easy:

1. Click on the button "Save Freecom files".

2. All provided data on the hard drive will be saved to the folder "Freecom" in "Docu-

ments".

Freecom Hard Drive XS

Chapter 4: Using Freecom Turbo USB 2.0 (only PC)

By installing the Turbo USB 2.0 driver for your Hard Drive XS, the data transfer rate can

be significantly increased (up to 40% faster transfer speed compared to standard High-

Speed USB).

Enabling the Turbo USB 2.0 driver

1. Connect the Freecom Hard Drive XS to your PC.

2. Run “Start.exe” from your Hard Drive XS and go to Software Installation -> Freecom

Turbo USB 2.0.

3. The Freecom Turbo USB 2.0 Wizard will open.

4. Check the drive and click on “Configure” to enable the Turbo USB2.0 driver for the

Freecom Hard Drive XS.

Disabling the Turbo USB 2.0 driver

1. Connect the Freecom Hard Drive XS to your PC.

2. Run “Start.exe” from your Hard Drive XS and go to Software Installation -> Freecom

Turbo USB 2.0.

3. TheFreecomTurboUSB2.0Wizardwillopen.Uncheckthedriveandclickon“Configure”

to disable the Freecom Turbo USB 2.0 driver for the Freecom Hard Drive XS.

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