Freecom MOBILE DRIVE XXS User manual

USER MANUAL
Rev. 907
MOBILE DRIVE XXS
EXTERNAL MOBILE HARD DRIVE /2.5" /USB 2.0

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Freecom Mobile Drive XXS
Dear user!
Thank you for choosing the external Freecom Mobile Drive XXS. 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 Mobile Drive XXS (external hard drive)
• Data cable (USB 2.0)
•Manual, safety manual and application software pre-installed on the hard drive
•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 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.

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User manual
General Information ...........................................................................................................page 4
Precautionary measures....................................................................................................page 5
Freecom Mobile Drive XXS...............................................................................................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 Mobile Drive XXS ..........................................................page 11
Table of Contents
© 2009 Freecom Technologies

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Freecom Mobile Drive XXS
* To achieve optimal performance from the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS 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 Mobile Drive XXS, 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
downloadss
• 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
downloadss
• Operating system: Mac OS Xv10.3 or higher

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General Information
Precautionary measures
To ensure that your Freecom Mobile Drive XXS functions properly, please take note of
the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and
damage the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS.
• Safely remove the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS 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 Mobile Drive XXS or expose it to other kinds of sudden
mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Freecom Mobile
Drive XXS.
• Do not use the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS when the ambient temperature is below
10°C or above 35°C.
• If the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS is moved from a cool environment to a warmer en-
vironment, 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 Mobile Drive XXS. When liquids are
spilled and get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure, it will dam-
age the drive and will cause the drive to malfunction.
• Do not use the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS in a dusty environment. Dust inside the
enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.
• Opening the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS will void the warranty.
• Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS
can be connected to all USB ports. When connected to a USB 1.1 port, however, the
performance (data transfer rate) of the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS will be much lower
than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.

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Freecom Mobile Drive XXS
Freecom Mobile Drive XXS
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 Mobile Drive XXS has been partitioned (1 partition)
and pre-formatted(FAT32file system).TheFAT32format ensures maximum interchange-
abilityoftheFreecomMobileDriveXXSbetweendifferentcomputers.Shouldyouchoose
to format the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS in another file system (e.g. NTFS), please be
aware of possible problems when connecting the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS to another
computer than the one you used for formatting.

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Hardware Installation
Chapter 1: Hardware Installation
1. Connect the interface cable to the Freecom Mobile Drive
XXS.
2. Connect the interface cable to the interface port of your
computer.
SinceUSB2.0isbackwardscompatiblewithUSB1.1,theFreecomMobile Drive
XXS can beconnectedto allUSB ports.Whenconnectedtoa USB1.1port,how-
ever, the performance (data transfer rate) of the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS
will be much lower than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.
For optimum performance the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS 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 Mobile Drive XXS into the USB port of the computer.

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Freecom Mobile Drive XXS
Chapter 3: Installation of the application software
3.1 Software installation PC
1. Click on "StartPC.exe"in the main directory of the hard drive. TheFreecom 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 alwayshave a backup of thesefiles 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 "My
Documents".

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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.Werecommend thatyou savethesefilesto 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".

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Freecom Mobile Drive XXS
Chapter 4: Using Freecom Turbo USB 2.0 (only PC)
By installing the Turbo USB 2.0 driver for your Mobile Drive XXS, 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 Mobile Drive XXS to your PC.
2. Run“Start.exe”fromyourMobileDriveXXSandgotoSoftwareInstallation->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 Mobile Drive XXS.
Disabling the Turbo USB 2.0 driver
1. Connect the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS to your PC.
2. Run“Start.exe”fromyourMobileDriveXXSandgotoSoftwareInstallation->Freecom
Turbo USB 2.0.
3. TheFreecomTurboUSB2.0Wizardwillopen.Uncheckthedriveandclickon“Configure”
to disable the Freecom Turbo USB 2.0 driver for the Freecom Mobile Drive XXS.