Freecom FHD-1 User manual

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FHD-1
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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.
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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
register your product either by filling the enclosed warranty card or by
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).

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Table of Contents
© 2002 Freecom Technologies
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

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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

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Precautionary measures
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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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Hardware Installation
Recommended after Hardware installation
- for Windows 98:
After you connected the FHD-1, please start with the driver installation, as in
chapter 3 on page 12 described.
- for Windows ME / 2000 / XP:
Under Windows ME / 2000 / XP a separate Freecom driver is not required. The
drivers for Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP will be installed
automatically by the operating system after plugging in the Freecom FHD-1 into
the USB port of the computer. Your Freecom FHD-1 is fully backwards compatible
with USB 1.1.
Creating a SYNC folder
1. After the installation of the FHD-1 is finished, the Freecom SYNC folder will
be created automatically. If not, please refer to chapter 4.3 (page 16 -
Creating a new SYNC folder).
2. Freecom SYNC uses the Microsoft Briefcase to synchronize files between
computer and FHD-1. A window with some brief information about the
Microsoft Briefcase appears. Please read the information carefully and refer
to the Windows Help function for further information on using Microsoft
Briefcase. Click on "Finish" to conclude the creation of the SYNC folder.
Afterwards the Freecom SYNC folder opens.

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CHAPTER 3: Driver installation (only Windows 98 SE)
Note: Your Freecom FHD-1 is fully backwards compatible with USB 1.1.
The installation for USB 1.1 is the same as described below for USB 2.0.
1. Insert the Freecom Manual and driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Connect your Freecom FHD-1 to the USB connector of your notebook or
computer.
3. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" opens and a "USB 2.0 Device" (USB 2.0 PCI
Host Controller) or a "USB2-IDE Controller" (USB 1.1 connector) is found.
Click on "Next".
4. In the next window select "Search for the best driver for your device.
(Recommended)". Click on "Next".
5. Make sure that the checkbox "CD-ROM drive" is activated in the next
window.

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Driver installation (only Windows 98 SE)
Continue by clicking on "Next".
6. The Hardware Wizard finds a "Freecom Cable II USB-2".
By clicking on "Next" the necessary files will be installed. Afterwards click on
"Finish" to complete the installation. Congratulations! Youve just finished
to install the Freecom FHD-1 and the external hard drive is almost ready to
use.
Creating a SYNC folder
1. After the installation of the FHD-1 is finished, the Freecom SYNC folder will
be created automatically. If not, please refer to chapter 4.3 (page 16 -
Creating a new SYNC folder).
2. Freecom SYNC uses the Microsoft Briefcase to synchronize files between
computer and FHD-1. A window with some brief information about the
Microsoft Briefcase appears. Please read the information carefully and refer
to the Windows Help function for further information on using Microsoft
Briefcase. Click on "Finish" to conclude the creation of the SYNC folder.
Afterwards the Freecom SYNC folder opens.

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CHAPTER 4: Daily use of the FHD-1 with Freecom SYNC
software
4.1 The SYNC button and status of LEDs
The FHD-1 is equipped with a SYNC button which enables you to synchronize
files between your workstation and the FHD-1 (and vice versa).
The synchronization process will start by simply pressing one single button. The
SYNC button only works when the Freecom SYNC 1.0 software is installed on
your computer. Please refer to chapter 1 (Installation of the Freecom SYNC
software) for software installation instructions.
Status of LEDs
The Freecom FHD-1 has three blue front LEDs to indicate its status:
LED1: The LED1 on the left front side of the Freecom FHD-1 indicates that a read
or write access takes place.
SYNC LED: The SYNC LED located in the SYNC button shows the status of the
Freecom SYNC 1.0 software (see table on the next page for more information).
LED2: The LED2 on the right front side indicates that the Freecom FHD-1 is
powered and ready for use.
LED 1 SYNCLED LED 2

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What is Freecom SYNC 1.0?
SYNC LED Status
LED is blinking
continuously after
pressing the SYNC button.
LED is blinking once after
pressing the SYNC button.
What to do?
LED turns off when
synchronization has
finished or is cancelled by
the user.
Click on "OK" in the status
window "Update Freecom
SYNC".
Freecom SYNC 1.0 starts
and the Freecom SYNC
folder can be created.
Whats happening?
Synchronization of data in
progress.
No data to synchronize or
no data in "Freecom
SYNC" folder available.
No "Freecom SYNC"
folder available.
4.2 What is Freecom SYNC 1.0?
Freecom SYNC 1.0 is a software for data synchronization. For this, one computer
serves as data source. Data can be edited on as many computers as you like. The
data synchronization will always be made between source computer and the
Freecom FHD-1.
Example:
You create a document at work and want to work on it at home (Freecom SYNC
1.0 is installed on your PC at work):
 Copy the document from the PC at work to your Freecom SYNC folder on your
FHD-1.
 Connect the Freecom FHD-1 to your PC at home. 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 FHD-1 to your PC at work and press the SYNC button
on your FHD-1.
 The document will now be synchronized between your PC at work and the
Freecom FHD-1. While synchronizing, only modified files will be replaced by
newer files.

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4.3 Creating a new SYNC folder
1. Connect the Freecom FHD-1 to your computer. Freecom SYNC 1.0 will detect
the newly connected device.
2. Freecom SYNC 1.0 will start automatically. If, for any reason, the software
should not start, please press the SYNC button on the FHD-1. Alternatively
you can choose "Config" in the context menu of the SYNC icon in the
Windows taskbar. To open the context menu, please click with the right
mouse-button on the SYNC icon in the Windows taskbar.
3. Select "Create SYNC folder".

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4. In the next window you are asked to select the drive you want to use for the
synchronization. Please select the drive with the label "FHD-1". You can add
a string to the name of the Freecom SYNC folder (e.g. Freecom SYNC Office).
Select "Create" to create the folder.
5. Freecom SYNC uses the Microsoft Briefcase to synchronize files between your
computer and FHD-1. A window with some brief information about the
Microsoft Briefcase appears. Please read the information carefully and refer
to the Windows Help function for further information on using Microsoft
Briefcase. Click on "Finish" to finish creating the SYNC folder.
Afterwards the Freecom SYNC folder opens.
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4.3.1 Configure Freecom SYNC 1.0
Tab "Config"
1. An icon appears in the taskbar when activated.
2. Freecom FHD-1 external hard drive, currently connected and a SYNC folder
is installed. Also you can see the status of the "Fan".
3. Create SYNC folder: this button can only be selected, if no SYNC folder is
available. It can be used to create a SYNC folder on a new Freecom FHD-1.
4. Open SYNC folder: this button can only be selected, if a SYNC folder is
available. It can be used to open a SYNC folder from a Freecom FHD-1.
5. Delete SYNC folder: this button can only be selected, if a SYNC folder is
available. It can be used to delete a SYNC folder and all its contents! If you
select "Delete SYNC folder", all data in the SYNC folder will be lost! The
deleted folder will be moved to the "Recycle Bin". The original files on your
computer will not be affected .
6. Close: Saves new configuration and closes window.
7. Cancel: Closes the window without saving new configuration.
Tab "Driver"
Details about the currently installed drivers are shown here.
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.6. 7.

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4.4 Every day use
After you have installed all software, created the SYNC folder and configured
the software and FHD-1 you can start using Freecom SYNC to synchronize all your
data with the FHD-1. You can use the SYNC 1.0 function for instance to make
backups of important files, to take files from work to your home or on the road.
4.4.1 Reconnecting the FHD-1
If you have used the FHD-1 following message appears when reconnecting the
FHD-1, depending on operating system used (Windows 98 SE does not show this
message).
You can immediately work with the FHD-1 and Freecom SYNC.
4.4.2 Selecting files or folders for synchronization
Pleasefollow theseinstructions forselecting filesor foldersfor thesynchronization
process.
Method 1:
1. Select the files and folders you want to synchronize from your hard disk drive
or network drive.
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2. Open the context menu (click with the right mouse button on the selected
items), select "Send to" and choose "SYNC folder on G «Freecom SYNC»",
where G is the drive letter.
3. The selected files will now be transferred to the SYNC folder.
Method 2:
Select the files and folders you want to synchronize from your hard disk drive or
network drive.
1. Open the context menu (click with the right mouse button on the selected
items) and select "Copy".
2. Open the Freecom SYNC folder on the FHD-1 e.g. with the Windows Explorer.
Now paste the items into the folder. The files are copied into the Freecom
SYNC folder and are ready for synchronization.
4.4.3 Usage of the SYNC folder with other computers
Please follow these instructions if you want to use the SYNC folder with another
(second) computer.
All files you want to work with on another computer have to be opened directly
out of the Freecom SYNC folder! You should not copy them to another hard disk,
as this might cause a later synchronization to perform incorrectly.