Freecom Mobile Drive User manual

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MANUAL
MOBILE DRIVE
EXTERNAL MOBILE HARD DRIVE /2.5 " /USB 2.0
WIN & MAC

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Thank you for choosing the Freecom Mobile Drive as an 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 Mobile Drive (external hard drive)*
• USB cable (A to mini B)
• "USB-Power-to-USB" Cable
• CD with manual, application software and safety manual
• Quick Install Guide
* Operation without power pack possible, power supply occurs over the USB port.
In case the device does not supply sufficient power through the USB port, an adapter can be ordered free of
charge at www.freecom.com.
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 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 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 possibility
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 Mobile Drive external hard drive ................................................................page 6
Chapter 1:
Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite Software (PC) .....................page 7
Chapter 2:
Hardware installation .........................................................................................................page 12
Chapter 3:
Driver installation ................................................................................................................page 13
Chapter 4:
Daily use of the Freecom Mobile Drive with
Freecom Personal Media Suite software (PC) .......................................................... page 13
Chapter 5:
The User Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite (PC only) ................page 14
Chapter 6:
Using the Freecom Backup Software........................................................................... page 28
Chapter 7:
Partitioning your Freecom Mobile Drive .................................................................... page 40
Chapter 8:
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................page 59
Table of Contents
© 2006 Freecom Technologies

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The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure trouble-
free operation.
Hardware Requirements
In order to use the Freecom Mobile Drive , following components are needed:
• Intel/AMD CPU 700 MHz or higher
• 256 MB RAM or higher
• CD-ROM drive for installing software
• Available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port*
• Internet connection for online warranty registration and driver/software updates
and downloads
Software Requirements
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
Mac
• iMac, iBook, Mac G3/G4/G5 or Power Book G3/G4 with USB interface
• Operating system: Mac OS X v10.1 or higher
* USB 2.0 is downwards compatible to USB 1.1. To achieve optimal performance from the Freecom Mobile Drive
your PC should be equipped with an USB 2.0 port. USB 2.0 PCI Host Controllers are separately available at
www.freecom.com.

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Precautionary measures
To ensure that your Freecom Mobile Drive 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.
• Safely remove the Freecom Mobile Drive via your operating system (the "unplug or
eject hardware" option in the Windows taskbar) before disconnecting the USB cable or
powercableand before switching off the device. Failing todosomayresultindataloss.
• Do not drop the Freecom Mobile Drive or expose it to other kinds of sudden
mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Freecom Mobile
Drive.
• Do not use the Freecom Mobile Drive when the ambient temperature is below 10°C
or above 45°C.
• If the Freecom Mobile Drive is moved from a cool environment to a warmer environ-
ment, 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. 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 Mobile Drive in a dusty environment. Dust inside the
enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.
• Opening the Freecom Mobile Drive will void the warranty.
• Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom Mobile Drive 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 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 files
in the SYNC folder on the Freecom Mobile Drive Freecom Mobile Drive 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 5 for further
information on Freecom SYNC and Microsoft Briefcase.

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Freecom Mobile Drive external hard drive
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 has been partitioned (1 partition) and
pre-formatted (FAT32 file system). The FAT32 format ensures maximum interchange-
ability of the Freecom Mobile Drive between different computers. Should you choose to
format the Freecom Mobile Drive in another file system (e.g. NTFS), please be aware of
possible problems when connecting the Freecom Mobile Drive to another computer
than the one you used for formatting.
Recommended sequence of installation
1. Install Freecom Personal Media Suite Software. (PC)
2. Connect theinterface cable to thedrive. Plug theinterfacecable intothe appropriateslot
of your computer.
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 only)
If you want to use the SYNC function of the Freecom Personal Media Suite software, you
need to install the Freecom Personal Media Suite software first.
Note: To use the functions of the Freecom Personal Media Suite de-
scribed in this handbook, your Freecom Mobile Drive has to be con-
nected to your PC.
1.1 Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite
1. Insert the Freecom Mobile Drive 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,
confirm 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,
confirm 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. Default target folder is C:\Programs\Freecom Personal Media Suite. You can select a
different target folder for the program files by selecting another folder on your Freecom
Mobile Drive.

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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
options for better operation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite.
6. Click on "Next" to start the installation. All necessary program files are now written
on the Freecom Mobile 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 configure
the software for your Freecom Mobile Drive. 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 "Programs" - "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,
confirm with "Next" in order to continue with the installation.
3. Please read the licensing agreement carefully. To accept the licensing agreement,
confirm 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. Default target folder is C:\Programs\Freecom Backup Software. You can select a
different target folder for the program files by selecting another folder on your hard
disk.
5. In the "Options" dialogue you can select whether to create a link to the Freecom
Backup Software on the desktop and whether a symbol should by placed for the
programin the Quick Launch bar. It isrecommended to select bothoptions for better
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6. Click on "Next" to start the installation. All necessary program files 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. Select the "Freecom Backup Software" entry and then click on "Remove". Acknowl-
edge that you really want to remove the software. The Freecom Backup Software is
now removed from your computer.
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For optimal performance, the Freecom Mobile Drive should always be
connected to a USB 2.0 port. The Freecom USB 2.0 PCI Host Controller
Card is available at www.freecom.com.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
1. Connect the interface cable to the Freecom Freecom
Mobile Drive.
3. Connect the interface cable to the interface port of your
computer.
SinceUSB2.0isbackwardscompatiblewithUSB1.1,theFreecomMobileDrive
canbeconnectedtoallUSBports.When connectedto aUSB1.1port,however,
theperformance (data transferrate)oftheFreecom Mobile Drivewillbemuch
lower than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.

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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 Mobile Drive into the USB port of the computer.
Chapter 4: Daily use of the Freecom Mobile Drive
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.
4.1 Daily use of the Freecom Mobile Drive with Freecom Personal Me-
dia Suite software (PC only)
Creating a SYNC folder (PC)
After the installation of the Freecom Mobile Drive is finished, the Freecom SYNC folder
will be created automatically when Freecom Personal Media Suite was installed before.
If not, please refer to chapter Creating a new SYNC folder.
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Chapter 5: The User Interface of the Freecom Personal
Media Suite (PC only)
1 Tabs for configuration of the Freecom Personal Media Suite components
- Secure & Compress
- Freecom SYNC
- Autorun
2 Minimizes Freecom Personal Media Suite in the taskbar
3 Input field (also shows the selected folder)
4 User menu
5 Connected Freecom Mobile Drive (drive letter + available memory capacity)
6 Link to www.freecom.com. Click on this to access the Freecom homepage. Here you
can find further information about your Freecom Mobile Drive.
7 Quick Help for Freecom Personal Media Suite
8 Minimizes Freecom Personal Media Suite in the system tray.
5.1 Configuration
To open the configuration menu, please right-click on the Freecom Personal Media Suite
icon in the system tray and select "Configuration":
1. "Show splash screen": Deactivate this function to prevent the display of the start
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: We recommend to leave the function "Start program on Win-
dows start" activated under all circumstances in order to be able to use all
thefunctionsofthe 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, files or programs
automatically when your Freecom Mobile Drive is connected to your PC.
Automatically start, for example, the last document you were working on, MP3 play lists,
yourfavourite film and much more.Thesefiles do not have tobeon your Freecom Mobile
Drive for this.
5.2.1 Adding files / folders
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the "Autorun" tab.
2. Add files, folders and programs to the Autorun list by either clicking on "Add file" and
selecting the corresponding file or by pulling the files into the Autorun list field using
drag&drop.
3. For folders, please select "Add folders" or pull a folder into the Autorun list field using
drag&drop.
4. Alternatively, you can create a new folder on your Freecom Mobile Drive using the
"Add folder" function by clicking on "Create new folder", naming the folder and
selecting it.
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5.2.2 Removing files / folders from the Autorun list
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the "Autorun" tab.
2. Select the file or the folder to be removed in the Autorun list field.
3. Click on "Remove". The corresponding
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 "Select folder" and select the folder on your Freecom Mobile Drive whose
content is to be compressed and encrypted.
3. Alternatively, you can create a new folder to be encrypted on your Freecom Mobile
Drive using the "Select folder" function by clicking on "Create new folder", naming
the folder (e.g. "Secure") and selecting it.
In the selected folder, all files - even in sub-directories - are compressed and then encrypted.
The active Secure&Compress folder is easily recognised on your Freecom Mobile Drive
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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 Explorer.
5.3.3 Encrypting files and folders
1. Open the Secure&Compress folder.
2. Pull the files or folders to be encrypted in the Secure&Compress folder using the
drag&drop function. Each file is now compressed and then encrypted.
3. The first time you will be requested to enter and confirm 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 files and folders
In order to decrypt files and folders which are in the Secure&Compress folder, please
proceed as follows:
1. Open the Secure&Compress folder.
2. Select the file(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 files are now decrypted and decompressed. The encrypted original remains on
the Freecom Mobile Drive.
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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 files 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 field. Enter your new password
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Please note: Your changed password applies to all files and folders encrypted from the
time of the change. For files 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
synchronizing files. 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):
• Copy the document from the PC at work to your Freecom SYNC folder on your
Freecom Mobile Drive.
• 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 Mobile Drive 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 Mobile Drive. While synchronizing, only modified files will
be replaced by newer files.
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5.4.2 Creating a new SYNC folder
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the tab "Freecom SYNC". Click on
"Select folder" and select a folder on your Freecom Mobile Drive.
2. Alternatively, you can create a new SYNC folder on your Freecom Mobile Drive using
the "Select folder" function by clicking on "Create new folder", naming the folder
(e.g. "SYNC") and selecting it.
3. Click on "Complete" so that the new folder is created. Then opens the Freecom
SYNC folder.
Important: The selected folder may not contain any files or folders!
5.4.3 Opening the SYNC folder
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the tab "Freecom SYNC".
2. Click on "Open folder" in order to open the SYNC folder.
3. If the Freecom Personal Media Suite is already open and has been started minimised
in the taskbar, you can also open the SYNC folder through a right-click on the taskbar
symbol of the Freecom Personal Media Suite.
5.4.4 Adding files into the SYNC folder
1. Open the SYNC folder.
2. Pull the respective files or folders in the SYNC folder using the drag&drop function.
3. Alternatively, you can also right-click on the file(s) or folder(s) and select the SYNC
folder in the context menu under "Send to ...". Your files/folders are now copied into
the SYNC folder.
5.4.5 Changing the SYNC folder
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and click on the tab "Freecom SYNC".
2. Click on "Change folder" to select a new folder for data synchronization.
Important: The selected folder may not contain any files or folders!
5.4.6 Deleting the SYNC folder
1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and click on the tab "Freecom SYNC".
2. Click on "Delete folder" in order to delete the active SYNC folder.
ATTENTION: All files in the folder are irrevocably deleted!