Prestigio Data Safe II User manual

Data Safe II
USB2.0 External HDD
User’s Manual
Version 2.0

Table of Contents
1Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
1.2 System Requirements
1.3 Package Content
1.4 Product Views
1.5 Product Feature Overview
2Operating Instructions
2.1 Basic Functions
2.1.1 Plug & Play Feature
2.1.2 To Read & Write
2.1.3 To Remove Device
2.2 Using SecureDrive EX Software
2.2.1 To Install SecureDrive EX
2.2.2 Setting Your Own Password
2.2.3 To Lock/Unlock Security Section
2.2.3.1 To Lock Security Section
2.2.3.2 To Unlock Security Section
2.2.4 To Safely Remove Data Safe II
2.2.5 Setup Options
2.2.6 To Uninstall SecureDrive EX
2.2.7 Other Functions
2.3 Using One Touch Backup (OTB)
2.3.1 To Install PCCloneEX
2.3.2 Regular File Backup Functions
2.3.2.1 To Backup File
2.3.2.2 To Restore File
2.3.2.3 To Delete Backup File
2.3.3 Quick Launch
2.3.3.1 To Backup File using Quick Launch
2.3.4 To Backup File using One Touch Backup
2.3.5 File Manager
2.3.6 Setup
2.3.7 Other functions
3Appendix
3.1 Product Specifications
3.2 Supporting OS

3.3 Disclaimer
3.4 Trademark Acknowledements
1. Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing Data Safe II, a Leather HDD Enclosure. You
have made an excellent choice and we hope you will enjoy all of its capabilities. The
product offers a new concept of mobile data storage which features safety and user
friendliness. Please read through the user manual carefully before using the
product, and follow all of the procedures in the manual to fully enjoy all features of
the product.
1.1 Safety Precautions
Please observe all safety precautions before using Data Safe II. Please
follow all procedures outlined in this manual to correctly operate the device.
Warnings: This mark indicates actions that could lead to
serious injury to personnel operating the device or
damage to the device if ignored or handled
incorrectly.
zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the device that is not
described in this guide.
zDo not place the device in contact with water or any other liquids. The device is
NOT designed to be liquid proof of any sort.
zIn the event of liquid entry into interior of device, immediately disconnect the
device from the computer. Continuing use of the device may result in fire or
electrical shock. Please consult your product distributor or the closest support
center.
zTo avoid risk of electrical shock, do not connect or disconnect the device with
wet hands.
zDo not place the device near a heat source or directly expose it to flame or

heat.
zNever place the device in vicinity of equipments generating strong
electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause
malfunctions or data corruption and loss.
1.2 System Requirments
Below are minimum hardware and software requirements that must be satisfied to
ensure the device function properly.
zComputer : IBM PC/AT Compatible Personal computers
zSupported OS:
IBM PC Compatible :
-Microsoft Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP / Windows 2003 Server / Vista
Mac OS :
-Mac OS 9.x and 10.x or higher (FAT32 format only)
Linux :
-Linux 2.4 or higher (FAT32 format only)
zCPU: Pentium or above
zMemory: Minimum of 32MB of RAM
zDisplay card: Compatible with VESA standard
zUser Authority: Administrator
zOptical drives: CD ROM or CD ROM compatible device
zFree hard disk space – no less than 16 MB (3MB for Win 98 driver
and 30MB for Personal Backup application)
NOTE:
Windows 98 SE does not support default mass storage driver. Please
follow the instructions below to install the driver.
zTurn on the computer
zConnect Data Safe II to the USB port of the computer using
USB cable in the package.
zPlace the driver CD enclosed in the package into the CD ROM drive of the
computer.
zWindows 98 SE will automatically detect the newly connected
Data Safe II and a dialog box “Add New Hardware” will pop up. Please
follow the step-by-step instructions to properly install the driver.

1.3 Package Content
Name/Description Quantity
HDD Enclosure Main Unit 1
25cm USB Cable 1
60cm USB Cable 1
Stylish Carrying Case 2
Driver and Software CD 1
User Manual 1
1.4 Product Views
Top View
POWER LED
R/W LED
Front View
USBPort DC ON/OFF Switch COPY
1.5 Product Feature Overview
zClassy Leather Coated Craftsmanship
Data Safe II brings luxury and simplicity into your daily digital
lives.
zMaximum Data Security (SecureDrive EX)
With SecureDrive EX application software, you can protect your device
with password log-in and partition your device into “Public” and “Security”
sections.
Public Section – Public Section does not support password protection.

You can still perform every basic function described in the “Basic
Functions” section.
Security Section – Security is not accessible without security login.
Only login software is available in the section when locked. Please
note that AP Area cannot be read/written when locked.
2. Operating Instrucitons
Warnings: The device is fully compatible for basic functions
with computers specified at “System Requirements”
session, however, both SecureDrive EX and PCClone
EX DO NOT work on Mac OS and Linux OS.
2.1 Basic Functions
2.1.1 Plug & Play Feature
When you connect the device into the USB port of your computer, a “Removable
Disk” icon will appear in the file manager window as shown above. On
Macintosh machines, you can notice the disk icon in the “Desktop” once you
plug in the device into the USB port.

In Linux OS, you can mount the device executing the following instructions.
■Execute cd/etc/sysconfig/ (cat/etc/sysconfig/hwconf | more)
■Check the device information in hwconf，write down the mount point.
■Make a directory in/mnt (ex: mkdir/mnt/usbHD)
■Then, execute mount/dev/sda1 /mnt/usbHD (if mount point was .dev/sda)
2.1.2 To Read & Write
You can retrieve or store files in the device as operating with a hard disk. The
read/write operation of the device is the same as that of a hard disk.
2.1.3 To Remove Device
To minimize risks of data loss on Windows ME, 2000 and XP OS, please follow the
removal procedures as follows:
You can find the safe removal icon in your computer’s notification
area.
Double click the “safe removal” icon; the “Unplug or Eject Hardware”
window will pop up.
You can select the device you want to remove. Then, click the [Stop]
button. You can safely unplug the device from the USB port of your
computer after.

Warning: Before removing the USB device, make sure the
LED is not flashing. There is traffic going on
between the host computer and the USB device
when the LED flashes quickly. Do NOT remove the
USB device at this moment. Violation may cause
data loss or even damages to the Data
Safe II.
Warning: If you do not follow the safe removal procedures on
Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
operating systems, data loss may occur due to “write
cache” issue.
On Macintosh operating systems, you can drag the removable disk icon into the
trash. This action will perform the “Eject” function.
On Linux operating system, please follow the “demount” procedure to demount the
device.

2.2 Using SecureDrive Ex Software
With SecureDrive EX application software, you can protect your device with
password and partition your device into “Public” and “Security” sections.
Warning: The Partitioning action will delete all the data in the
device. The action is not reversible. Please back up
all necessary data, and close all the active programs
and windows on the computer before performing
this action.
2.2.1 To Install SecureDrive EX
Warning: SecureDrive Ex is only able to handle one device
at one time. The SecureDrive EX may not perform
properly or even cause data loss if more than one
device is being worked on.
1. Connect Data Safe II
to the host computer by the USB
cable provided.
2. Insert SecureDrive EX installation
CD into CD ROM drive,
SecureDrive EX window will
automatically pop up. If nothing
appears after a few moments,
please double-click on Setup.exe
under “My Computer” -> CD ROM
drive.
3. Please click on the SecureDrive EX
License Agreement and read
through the agreement for legal
usage.
4. Place a check in the box and then
click "Next".

5. A dialog box will pop asking for
firmware update confirmation. All
data will be deleted permanently
if executed. Click “Yes” to
continue or click “No” to cancel
firmware update.
6. The firmware update process
should not take more than 1
minute depending on the host
computer capability.
7. When the process is completed,
please turn off Data
Safe II and disconnect it from the
host computer.
8. Please reconnect
Data Safe II to the host computer
and turn on its power to proceed.

9. As shown in the diagram,
Data Safe II storage
will be divided into two sections,
namely security section and public
section.
10.
T
he capacities of two sections can
be adjusted by clicking and
dragging the pointer horizontally.
You can also customize a specific
size by typing into the appropriate
box.
11.Click “Next” to continue the
partitioning process.
12.A dialog box will pop up asking for
partitioning confirmation. All data
will be deleted permanently if
executed. Click “Yes” to continue
partitioning process or “No” to
cancel action.

13.Partitioning process should not
exceed 3 minutes depending on
the computer capability. Please
turn off Data Safe II
and disconnect from host
computer.
14. Data Safe II
15.A window will pop up requesting
for further instruction. Highlight
“Run the program” option and
click “OK” to continue installation
process.

16.A SecureDrive EX window will pop
up for authentication. Please
refer to yellow sticker at the
last page of user manual for
serial key. Enter those numbers
in the text fields provided. Click
“OK” to Finish.
2.2.2 Setting Your Own Password
As mentioned above, SecureDrive EX offers 2 storage partitions, public section and
security section for user’s convenience. It is recommended to setup a password for
security section immediately to better protect confidential data. A password must
be within 16 characters consisting of English alphabets and numerical characters.
Please make sure to write down your password and store it at a safe place where
you can always remember. Please connect Data Safe II to the host
computer and turn on its power for further actions.

1. A window will pop up requesting
for further instruction. Highlight
“Run the program” option and
click “OK” to continue.
2. Click on the red "Lock" icon to
unlock security section.
3. A small window will pop up
indicating unlocking sequence is
in process.
4. A previously red “Lock” icon is
now a blue “Unlock” icon. It
represents the security section is
open for use.
5. Click on the “setup" icon after
unlocking will bring up the setup
menu.
6. The Setup menu is set on
password page by default. There
are 4 text fields for user data
input.
7. Please input a password hint that
serves as a reminder to help you
better remember your own
password.
8. Please input the current password
if a password change is desired.
Please leave it blank for first time
use.
9. Please type in a new password
and type again to confirm new

password entry. Refer to the
beginning of the section for
password criteria.
10.Click “Save” to save the password
setting and “Cancel” to return to
main menu.
2.2.3 To Lock/Unlock Security Section
Please make sure that Data Safe II is connected to the host computer
and its power is ON.
2.2.3.1 To Lock Security Section
1. Click on “My Computer”.
2. The security section is now
accessible for data input/output.

3. As mentioned in other section, a
blue “Unlock” icon indicates an
open security section.
4. To lock up, click on blue “Unlock”
icon or the HDD graphic to
initiate locking sequence.
5. A small window will pop up
indicating locking sequence is in
process.

6. A red “Lock” icon indicates
security section has been
successfully locked up. The
password input request will also
be displayed.
5. Click on “My Computer”.
6. Security Section is now replaced
by AP drive indicating it is locked
up for data input/output.
1. Click on “My Computer”.
2. AP drive is displayed instead of
security section indicating it is
locked up for data input/output.

3. As mentioned in above session, a
red “Lock” icon indicates the
security section is locked up.
4. To unlock, simply type in your
password in the text field and
either click on “return” icon or
click on the red “Lock” icon to
initiate unlocking sequence.
5. A small window will pop up
indicating unlocking sequence is
in process.

6. A blue “Unlock” icon indicates
security section has been
successfully unlocked. The
information of Data
Safe II will be displayed at the
bottom of SecureDrive EX for
user’s reference.
7. Click on “My Computer”.
8. AP drive is now replaced by
Security Section indicating it is
unlocked for data input/output.
Warning: When performing he lock and unlock actions with
the device, please make sure there is no other
applications or programs running or document not
closed on the device. Violation may cause data loss
or damage if so.
2.2.4 To Safely Remove Data Safe II

1. Regardless the state of the
security area (lock/unlock),
Data Safe II can be
safely removed from the host
computer.
2. Click on the transfer cable to
remove the Data Safe
II.
3. A dialog box will pop confirming
the removal of Data
Safe II.
4. Click “Yes” to proceed removal
action and “No” to cancel action.