Freecom 3.5 " / USB 2.0 / ESATA User manual

Rev. 620
MANUAL
HARD DRIVE PRO
EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE / 3.5 " / USB 2.0 / ESATA
WIN & MAc

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Dear user!
Thank you for choosing the Freecom Hard Drive Pro 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 Hard Drive Pro
•power adaptor & power cord
•eSATA interface cable
•USB interface cable
•CD with manual, application software and safety manual
•Quick Install Guide
Warning !
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purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
This device was designed for home or oce 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 prots, 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.

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General Information............................................................................................................ page 4
Precautionary measures .................................................................................................... page 5
Freecom Hard Drive Pro external hard drive.............................................................. page 6
Chapter 1:
Installation of the Freecom 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 Pro
with Freecom Personal Media Suite software ........................................................... page 14
Chapter 5:
The User Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite (PC )............................ page 15
Chapter 6:
Using the Freecom Backup Software (PC)................................................................... page 29
Chapter 7:
Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive Pro (PC)......................................................... page 41
Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive Pro (Mac)...................................................... page 49
Chapter 8:
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... page 50
Table of Contents
© 2006 Freecom Technologies

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General Information
The following hardware and software requirements must be fullled to ensure trouble-
free operation.
System requirements
To use the Freecom Hard Drive Pro, you will require the following components:
PC:
• Intel/AMD CPU 700 MHz or higher
• 256 MB RAM or higher
• CD-ROM drive for installing software
• Available eSATA, USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port*
• Internet connection for online warranty registration, driver/software updates and
downloads
• Operating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP
Mac:
• Mac G3/G4/G5 or Power Book G3/G4 or higher with USB interface or eSATA
• 256 MB RAM or higher
• CD-ROM drive for installing software
• Available eSATA, USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port*
• Internet connection for online warranty registration, driver/software updates and
downloads
• Operating system: Mac OS X v10.1 or higher
* USB 2.0 is downwards compatible to USB 1.1.

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Precautionary measures
To ensure that your Freecom Hard Drive Pro 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 Pro.
• Safely remove the Freecom Hard Drive Pro 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 o the device. Failing to do so may result in data
loss.
• Do not drop the Freecom Hard Drive Pro or expose it to other kinds of sudden me-
chanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the hard drive.
• Do not use the Freecom Hard Drive Pro when the ambient temperature is below 10°C
or above 35°C.
• If the Freecom Hard Drive Pro 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 Pro. 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 Pro in a dusty environment. Dust inside the en-
closure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.
• Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the Freecom Hard Drive Pro.
• Opening the Freecom Hard Drive Pro will void the warranty.
• Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom Hard Drive Pro
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 Pro 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 les
in the SYNC folder on the Freecom Hard Drive Pro are linked to the original les on
your PC or network. If you delete a le in the SYNC folder, its original will be deleted
during the next synchronization, too! To avoid this, you have to ‘Split From Original’
the le 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 Pro external hard drive
For your convenience, the Freecom Hard Drive Pro has been partitioned (1 partition) and
pre-formatted (FAT32 le system).The FAT32 format ensures maximum interchangeability
of the Freecom Hard Drive Pro between dierent computers. Should you choose to format
the Freecom Hard Drive Pro in another le system (e.g. NTFS), please be aware of possible
problems when connecting the Freecom Hard Drive Pro to another computer than the
one you used for formatting.
The Freecom Hard Drive Pro features a super fast eSATA connection which allows transfer
speeds up to 3GBit/s. For connectivity, a hi-speed USB 2.0 interface is added, allowing you
to connect the Freecom Hard Drive Pro over USB whenever an eSATA connection is not
available.The combination of having an eSATA and USB 2.0 interface on the Freecom Hard
Drive Pro makes it ideally suitable for data-storage, le sharing, backup, archiving, audio
and video playback and editing and all applications that need fast le access.
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 Pro.
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)
Before you can use the Sync button on your Freecom Hard Drive Pro, you need to install
the Freecom Personal Media Suite software rst.
Note: To use the functions of the Freecom Personal Media Suite described
in this handbook, your Freecom Hard Drive Pro has to be connected to
your PC.
The sync button will only work with certain eSATA host controllers when
connected over eSATA. In some cases the sync button will not work when
the device is connected via eSATA to the computer. This is related to a
compatibility issue of the eSATA host controller. Should this be the case,
the synchronization process can be initiated from the Freecom Personal
Media Suite by clicking the“sync now” button. When connected over USB,
the sync button works on all USB hosts that have the bundled Freecom
Personal Media Suite installed.
1.1 Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite
1. Insert the Freecom Hard Drive Pro 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,
conrm 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, conrm
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. You can select a dierent target folder for the program les by selecting another folder
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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 op-
tions for better operation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite.
6. Click on "Next" to start the installation. All necessary program les 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 congure
the software for your Freecom Hard Drive Pro. 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 "Program les" - "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,
conrm with "Next" in order to continue with the installation.
3. Please read the licensing agreement carefully. To accept the licensing agreement,
conrm 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. You can select a dierent target folder for the program les by selecting another folder
on your hard disk.
5. Inthe"Options"dialogueyoucanselectwhethertocreatealinktotheFreecomBackup
Software on the desktop and whether a symbol should by placed for the program in
the Quick Launch bar. It is recommended to select both options for better operation
of the Freecom Backup Software.

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6. Click on "Next" to start the installation. All necessary program les are now written to
the hard disk of your computer.
7. In the last window, you are asked if you want to start Freecom Backup Software now.
If you want to create a backup of your data right away, click on "Finish". If you want
to start the software later, then remove the check mark at "Start Freecom Backup
Software" and then click on "Finish".
1.4 Uninstallation of the Freecom Backup Software
In order to remove the Freecom Backup Software from your computer, please proceed
as follows:
1. In the "Start" menu go to "Settings" – "Control Panel" – "Software".
2. Selectthe"FreecomBackupSoftware"entryandthenclickon "Remove". Acknowledge
that you really want to remove the software. The Freecom Backup Software is now
removed from your computer.
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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
Before connecting the cables make sure the Freecom Hard Drive Pro is switched o (See
Chapter 2.2).
1. Connect the interface cable (USB or eSATA) to the Freecom
Hard Drive Pro.
2. Connect the cable of the power supply to the Freecom Hard
Drive Pro and the power supply itself to the socket.
3. Connect the interface cable to the interface port of your
computer.
4. Switch on the Freecom Hard Drive Pro by pushing the power
button located at the front of the device.
Note: Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom
Hard Drive Pro can be connected to all USB ports. When connected to a
USB1.1 port, however, theperformance(datatransferrate)oftheFreecom
Hard Drive Pro will be much lower than when the drive is connected to a
USB 2.0 port.

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Foroptimalperformance, the Freecom Hard driveproshouldbeconnected
to an eSATA port.
2.1 Sync Button
The front panel of the Freecom Hard Drive Pro contains the Sync button.
2.2 Power Button
To turn on the Freecom Hard Drive Pro, push the power button located on the front panel
of the device. Note that the device will only turn on if the following conditions are met:
the device is powered by the power adapter; it is connected with the interface cable
(eSATA / USB) to a computer; the computer is running.The Freecom Hard Drive Pro will
turn o automatically when the computer it is connected to is turned o or when the
interface or power cable is disconnected. On top of that the device can also be turned
o manually by pressing and holding the power button for 3 consecutive seconds. The
device can manually be turned on again by pressing the power button once, but only
when the computer it is connected to is running.
Attention! ( only USB ) Before switching o the Freecom Hard Drive Pro
manually, make sure to safely remove the Freecom Hard Drive Pro via your
operating system (the„unplug or eject hardware“ option in the Windows
taskbar). Failing to do so may result in loss of data.
Hardware Installation
Sync Button
Power Button

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Chapter 3: Driver installation
Under Windows 2000 / XP 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 Pro into the USB/eSATA port of the computer.
Chapter 4: Daily use of the Freecom Hard Drive Pro
The combination of having an eSATA and USB 2.0 interface on the Freecom Hard Drive
Pro makes it ideally suitable for data-storage, le sharing, backup, archiving, audio and
video playback and editing and all applications that need fast le access.
4.1 Daily use of the Freecom Hard Drive Pro with Freecom Personal Me-
dia Suite software (PC)
Creating a SYNC folder (PC)
After the installation of the Freecom Hard Drive Pro is nished, the Freecom SYNC folder
will be created automatically when Freecom Personal Media Suite was installed before.
If not, please refer to the paragraph "Creating a new SYNC folder" in Chapter "The User
Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite".

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Chapter 5: The User Interface of the Freecom Personal
Media Suite (PC)
1 Tabs for conguration of the Freecom Personal Media Suite components
- Secure & Compress
- Freecom SYNC
- Autorun
2 Minimizes Freecom Personal Media Suite in the taskbar
3 Input eld (also shows the selected folder)
4 User menu
5 Connected Freecom Hard Drive Pro (drive letter + available memory capacity)
6 Link to www.freecom.com. Click on this to access the Freecom homepage. Here you
can nd further information about your Freecom Hard Drive Pro.
7 Quick Help for Freecom Personal Media Suite
8 Minimizes Freecom Personal Media Suite in the system tray.
5.1 Conguration
To open the conguration menu, please right-click on the Freecom Personal Media Suite
icon in the system tray and select "Conguration":
1. "Showsplashscreen": Deactivatethisfunctiontopreventthedisplayofthestart screen
when starting the program.
2. "Start program on Windows start": Starts the Freecom Personal Media Suite in the
background with every Windows start. You will know this by the icon of the Freecom
Personal Media Suite in the system tray.
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Important:Werecommendtoleavethefunction"StartprogramonWindows
start" activated under all circumstances in order to be able to use all the
functions of the Freecom Personal Media Suite (e.g. "Autorun", "SYNC on
Freecom device plug-in")!
5.2 Autorun
The "Autorun" function enables you to open or start documents, les or programs auto-
matically when your Freecom Hard Drive Pro is connected to your PC.
Automatically start, for example, the last document you were working on, MP3 play lists,
your favourite lm and much more. These les do not have to be on your Freecom Hard
Drive Pro for this.
5.2.1 Adding les / folders
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the "Autorun" tab.
2. Add les, folders and programs to the Autorun list by either clicking on "Add le" and
selecting the corresponding le or by pulling the les into the Autorun list eld using
drag&drop.
3. For folders, please select "Add folders" or pull a folder into the Autorun list eld using
drag&drop.
4. Alternatively, you can create a new folder on your Freecom Hard Drive Pro using the
"Add folder" function by clicking on "Create new folder", naming the folder and selec-
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5.2.2 Removing les / folders from the Autorun list
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the "Autorun" tab.
2. Select the le or the folder to be removed in the Autorun list eld.
3. Click on "Remove". The corresponding entry is removed from the list.
5.3 Secure&Compress
The Secure&Compress function serves to compress and encrypt your documents. Unau-
thorized access to your personal data is therefore impossible.
5.3.1 Add / Select Folders
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the tab "Secure&Compress".
2. Click on "Change folder" and select the folder on your Freecom Hard Drive Pro whose
content is to be compressed and encrypted.
3. Alternatively, you can create a new folder to be encrypted on your Freecom Hard Drive
Pro using the "Change folder" function by clicking on "Create new folder", naming the
folder (e.g. "Secure") and selecting it.
In the selected folder, all les - even in sub-directories - are compressed and then encrypted.
The active Secure&Compress folder is easily recognised on your Freecom Hard Drive Pro
by the "Padlock".
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5.3.2 Opening the Secure&Compress folder
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the tab "Secure&Compress".
2. Click on "Open folder" in order to open the Secure&Compress folder.
3. If the Freecom Personal Media Suite is already open and has started minimised in
the taskbar, you can also open the Secure&Compress folder with a right-click on the
taskbar symbol of the Freecom Personal Media Suite:
4. Of course you can also open the Secure&Compress folder over the Windows Ex-
plorer.
5.3.3 Encrypting les and folders
1. Open the Secure&Compress folder.
2. Pull the les or folders to be encrypted in the Secure&Compress folder using the
drag&drop function. Each le is now compressed and then encrypted.
3. The rst time you will be requested to enter and conrm a password. Select "Save
password on this computer" if you do not want to be requested to enter a password
again.
4. Alternatively, you can also right-click on the files or folders and select the
Secure&Compress folder in the context menu under "Send to ...".
5.3.4 Decrypting les and folders
In order to decrypt les and folders which are in the Secure&Compress folder, please
proceed as follows:
1. Open the Secure&Compress folder.
2. Select the le(s) or folder(s) to be decrypted and pull them into the target folder (e.g.
with the Windows Explorer) using drag&drop.
3. Your les are now decrypted and decompressed. The encrypted original remains on
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5.3.5 Deleting the Secure&Compress folder
Click on "Delete folder" in order to delete the selected Secure&Compress folder.
ATTENTION: All les in the folder are irrevocably deleted!
Before the deletion, a security request is carried out whether you really want to delete
the folder:
5.3.6 Changing the password
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the tab "Secure&Compress".
2. Click on "Change password". The following window opens:
3. Please enter your current password in the top input eld. Enter your new password
in the middle input eld and conrm it in the bottom input eld.
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Please note: Your changed password applies to all les and folders encrypted from the
time of the change. For les and folders which were encrypted before, the password which
was used for encryption remains.
Changes of the password do not apply to files and folders already
encrypted!
5.4 Freecom SYNC
5.4.1 What is Freecom SYNC?
The Freecom SYNC integrated in the Freecom Personal Media Suite is a program for syn-
chronizing les. The computer serves as origin of the data. This data can be processed on
any number of other computers.
Example:
You create a document at work and want to work on it at home (Freecom Personal Media
Suite is installed on your PC at work):
• CopythedocumentfromthePCatworktoyourFreecom SYNCfolderonyourFreecom
Hard Drive Pro.
• Open the document at home directly out of the Freecom SYNC folder. Work on it and
save it in the Freecom SYNC folder.
• Connect the Freecom Hard Drive Pro to your PC at work and click "Sync now" in the
Freecom Personal Suite. The document will now be synchronized between your PC
at work and the Freecom Hard Drive Pro. While synchronizing, only modied les will
be replaced by newer les.