Freecom SL User manual

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Rev. 408
Freecom
Classic Hard Drive SL
www.freecom.com

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Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL
GB
Warning !
All rights reserved. The products named in this manual are only used for identifi-
cation 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 appropriate measures and assume all responsibility and costs for. It may not
be used near or with any life-sustaining systems.
Freecom Technologies is not liable for any damages that may occur from the use of
a Freecom system. All rights reserved. We reserve the right to upgrade our products
in keeping with technological advances.
Dear user!
Thank you for choosing the Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL 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:
 external Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL
 power adaptor & power cord
 USB interface cable
 CD with manual, driver and application software
 Quick Install Guide

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Table of Contents
© 2004 Freecom Technologies
USER MANUAL
General Information ........................................................................... page 4
Precautionary measures .....................................................................page 5
Freecom SL external hard drive ......................................................... page 6
CHAPTER 1:
Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite Software (PC) .... page 7
CHAPTER 2:
Hardware installation ......................................................................... page 11
CHAPTER 3:
Driver installation (PC) ....................................................................... page 12
CHAPTER 4:
Daily use of the Freecom SL with
Freecom Personal Media Suite software (PC) ................................... page 15
CHAPTER 5:
The User Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite (PC) ........page 16
CHAPTER 6:
Partitioning your Freecom SL (PC) ..................................................... page 31
CHAPTER 7:
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. page 45

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Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL
GB
General Information
The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure
trouble-free operation.
Hardware Requirements
In order to use the Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL, 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*
 Internet connection for online warranty registration and driver/software
updates and downloads
Software Requirements
 Windows 98 SE
 Windows ME
 Windows 2000
 WindowsXP
Mac:
 iMac, iBook, Mac G3/G4/G5 or Power Book G3/G4 with USB interface
 Operating system: Mac OS 9.0 or higher (OS 9.0 does not support USB 2.0)
 Operating system: Mac OS X v10.1 or higher
Note: Bundled Freecom Personal Media Suite do not support MAC OS.
* (USB 2.0 is downwards compatible to USB 1.1. To achieve optimal performance from the
Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL 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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General Information
Precautionary measures
To ensure that your Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL functions properly, please take
note of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your
warranty and damage the Freecom SL.
 Safely remove the Freecom SL via your operating system (the "unplug or eject
hardware" option in the Windows taskbar) before disconnecting the cable.
Failing to do so may result in data loss.
 Do not drop the Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL 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 Classic Hard Drive SL when the ambient temperature
is below 10°C or above 45°C.
 If the Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL is moved from a cool environment to a
warmer environment, 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 SL. 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 SL in a dusty environment. Dust inside the enclosure
may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.
 Opening the Freecom SL will void the warranty.
 Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom SL can be
connected to all USB ports. When connected to a USB 1.1 port, however, the
performance (data transfer rate) of the Freecom SL will be much lower than
when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.

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Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL
GB
Freecom SL 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 applica-
tions that need fast file access.
For your convenience, the Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL has been partitioned (1
partition) and pre-formatted (FAT32 file system). The FAT32 format ensures
maximum interchangeability of the Freecom SL between different computers.
Should you choose to format the Freecom SL in another file system (e.g. NTFS),
please be aware of possible problems when connecting the Freecom SL to
another computer than the one you used for formatting.
Options:
 Freecom USB 2.0 LE PCI Host Controller
See www.freecom.com for these and other Freecom products, or contact your
local Freecom reseller/dealer.
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 appro-
priate slot of your computer.
3. (Only Windows 98 SE:) Install all necessary drivers.
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 Personal Media Suite
software (PC only)
If you want to use the SYNC function on the Freecom SL, you need to install the
Freecom Personal Media Suite software first.
Note: To use the functions of the Freecom Personal Media Suite described
in this handbook, your Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL has to be connected
to your PC.
1.1 Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite
1. Insert the Freecom SL Software & Manual CD into your CD drive. The Freecom
start menu opens:
In case the software does not open automatically, please click on "Start" in
the main directory of the CD.
2. Click on "Freecom 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.
Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite software
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Freecom
Classic Hard Drive SL
Online Registration
User's Manual
Personal Media Suite
Support
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3. Please read the license agreement carefully. To accept the license agree-
ment, 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
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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 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 configure the software for your Freecom SL. Please click on "Finish".
Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite software

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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
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Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom SL can
be connected to all USB ports. When connected to a USB 1.1 port,
however, the performance (data transfer rate) of the Freecom SL will be
much lower than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.
For optimal performance, the Freecom SL 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.
Recommended after Hardware installation
- only Windows 98: After you have connected the Freecom SL, please start with
the driver installation, as in chapter 3.1 on page 12 described.
- 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 Classic Hard Drive SL into the USB port of the computer.
Your Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL is fully backwards compatible with USB 1.1.
Hardware Installation
CHAPTER 2: Hardware Installation
1. Connect the interface cable to the Freecom Classic
Hard Drive SL.
2. Connect the cable of the power supply to the Freecom
SL and the power supply itself to the socket.
3. Connect the interface cable to the interface port of
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CHAPTER 3: Driver installation (PC only)
Under Windows ME / 2000 / XP a separate Freecom driver is not required. The
drivers will be installed automatically by the operating system after plugging in
the Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL into the USB port of the computer.
Driver installation USB under Windows 98 SE
Note: Your Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL 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 Classic Hard Drive SL 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 "USB TO IDE" (USB 1.1 connector) is found.
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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.
Continue by clicking on "Next".
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6. The Hardware Wizard finds a "Freecom SL".
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 Classic Hard Drive SL and the external hard drive is almost
ready to use.
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4.1 Daily use of the Freecom SL with Freecom Personal Media Suite
software (PC only)
Creating a SYNC folder (PC)
After the installation of the Freecom SL is finished, the Freecom SYNC folder will
be created automatically when Freecom Personal Media Suite was installed
before. If not, please refer to chapter 5.4.2 (page 22 - Creating a new SYNC
folder).
Daily use of the Freecom SL
CHAPTER 4: Daily use of the Freecom SL
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 applica-
tions that need fast file access.
LED
1. The status of LED
LED Status
on Power On
flickers Harddisk Access
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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 SL (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 SL.
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":
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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.
Important: We recommend to leave the function "Start program on
Windows 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 drive plug-in")!
5.2 Autorun
The "Autorun" function enables you to open or start documents, files or
programs automatically when your Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL is connected
to your PC.
Automatically start, for example, the last document you were working on, MP3
play lists, your favourite film and much more. These files do not have to be on
your Freecom SL 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 SL 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 entry is removed from the list.
5.3 Secure&Compress
The Secure&Compress function serves to compress and encrypt your documents.
Unauthorized 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 Classic Hard
Drive SL whose content is to be compressed and encrypted.
3. Alternatively, you can create a new folder to be encrypted on your Freecom
SL 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 files - even in sub-directories - are compressed and then
encrypted.
The active Secure&Compress folder is easily recognised on your Freecom SL by
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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 mini-
mised 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 SL.
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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 in the middle input field and confirm it in the bottom input field.