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Rev. 531

Freecom ToughDrive

Freecom ToughDrive

Содержание ToughDrive

Страница 1: ...Rev 531 Freecom ToughDrive Freecom ToughDrive...

Страница 2: ...freecom com support for an optional AC adapter Warning All rights reserved The products named in this manual are only used for identifi cation purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks o...

Страница 3: ...2 Hardware installation page 11 Chapter 3 Driver installation PC page 12 Chapter 4 Daily use of the Freecom ToughDrive with Freecom Personal Media Suite software PC page 15 Chapter 5 The User Interfa...

Страница 4: ...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...

Страница 5: ...alfunction Do not place liquids or drinks on the Freecom ToughDrive When liquids are spilled and get in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure it will damage the drive and will cause...

Страница 6: ...ess For your convenience the Freecom ToughDrive has been partitioned 1 parti tion and pre formatted FAT32 file system The FAT32 format ensures maxi mum interchangeability of the Freecom ToughDrive bet...

Страница 7: ...cribed in this handbook your Freecom ToughDrive has to be connected to your PC 1 1 Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite 1 Insert the Freecom ToughDrive Software Manual CD into your CD driv...

Страница 8: ...ing 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 Freeco...

Страница 9: ...ng 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 th...

Страница 10: ...a 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 Fr...

Страница 11: ...ive can be connected to all USB ports When connected to a USB 1 1 port however the performance data transfer rate of the Freecom ToughDrive will be much lower than when the drive is connected to a USB...

Страница 12: ...the computer Driver installation USB under Windows 98 SE Note Your Freecom ToughDrive is fully backwards compatible with USB 1 1 The installation for USB 1 1 is the same as described below for USB 2...

Страница 13: ...Installation 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 cl...

Страница 14: ...Freecom ToughDrive 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 ToughD...

Страница 15: ...ck and all applica tions that need fast file access 4 1 Daily use of the Freecom ToughDrive with Freecom Per sonal Media Suite software PC only Creating a SYNC folder PC After the installation of the...

Страница 16: ...e Here you can find further information about your Freecom ToughDrive 7 Quick Help for Freecom Personal Media Suite 8 Minimizes Freecom Personal Media Suite in the system tray 5 1 Configuration To ope...

Страница 17: ...vourite film and much more These files do not have to be on your Freecom ToughDrive for this 5 2 1 Adding files folders 1 Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the Autorun tab 2 Add files f...

Страница 18: ...refore 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 ToughDrive whose co...

Страница 19: ...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...

Страница 20: ...efore 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...

Страница 21: ...ta 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 Copythedocumentfr...

Страница 22: ...YNC 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 2 If the Freecom Personal Media Suite is already open and has...

Страница 23: ...Freecom USB device plug in in the tab Freecom SYNC Your files are now synchronized each time when you connect your Freecom ToughDrive to your computer Freecom Personal Media Suite has to be started T...

Страница 24: ...TTENTION 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 4 8 Every day use After you have installed...

Страница 25: ...om ToughDrive with the primary computer 2 Open the context menu on the SYNC icon in the taskbar and click on Start synchronization 3 A status window appears Please select Update if you wish to synchro...

Страница 26: ...one indicating that this file will not be synchronized You will be able to synchronize this file during the next synchronization 5 5 1 Handling deleted files Deleting files on either the primary comp...

Страница 27: ...If you want to delete a file on either the primary computer or in the SYNC folder and do not want to affect its counterpart it is necessary to Split From Original the files Please follow the instructi...

Страница 28: ...ly backups changed files via the fast USB 2 0 connection The best thing is even when your network or local computer is not working you can take your Freecom ToughDrive to any other computer equipped w...

Страница 29: ...use At the office there is always a backup of your important business data But how about your data at home All the memories stored in digital photo s made during your last holiday Or the first pictur...

Страница 30: ...r Click with the right mouse button on the files and folders which contain the pictures or videos you want to be in a safe place and select Send to SYNC folder Done Now all your valuable data has been...

Страница 31: ...2 File System features Please refer to the tables below for an overview File systems supported by different operating systems FAT FAT32 NTFS Windows 98SE yes yes not supported Windows ME yes yes not s...

Страница 32: ...n Please follow the steps below to adapt the Freecom ToughDrive for your needs 6 3 Partitioning your Freecom ToughDrive under Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 98SE only The fdisk version which is insta...

Страница 33: ...comes formatted as primary partition Select option 1 Delete Primary DOS Partition by pressing 1 and Return 9 Select the partition to be deleted by pressing its number and Return 10 Enter the drive lab...

Страница 34: ...pressing the Return key FAT32 is now activated 5 Choose Option 5 Change current fixed disk drive by pressing 5 and Return 6 Select the hard disk by its number where the Usage contains no value but on...

Страница 35: ...one partition is required then answer Y to the question Do you wish to use the maximumavailable size for a Primary DOS partition If more than on partition is required go to the next section Create two...

Страница 36: ...urn to the fdisk options 5 Select Option 1 Create DOS partition or Logical DOS drive by pressing 1 and confirm with Return 6 Select Option 2 Create Extended DOS Partition by pressing 2 and confirm wit...

Страница 37: ...completed your selection click on Start Attention Selecting the wrong drive will lead to a loss of your data Please ensure that the correct drive is selected 5 Confirm the next message with OK 6 After...

Страница 38: ...artition and confirm by clicking on Yes The partition will be deleted now 6 4 2 Creating a partition on the Freecom ToughDrive under Windows XP 2000 The following steps will guide you through the proc...

Страница 39: ...se button on the unallocated area and select the option New Partition Windows 2000 Create Partition Wizard The New Partition Wizard opens Click on Next 6 Select Primary partition and click on Next Par...

Страница 40: ...ore partitions on the Freecom ToughDrive under Windows XP 2000 how to create more than one partition 8 Assign a drive letter to your hard disk Normally you can use the default options Click on Next 9...

Страница 41: ...41 GB 6 10 Click on Finish to complete the partitioning of your Freecom ToughDrive Your Freecom ToughDrive will be formatted now and is ready to use after wards Partitioning your Freecom ToughDrive...

Страница 42: ...the right mouse button on the My Computer icon on your desktop 3 Select the option Manage 4 Select the option Storage Disk Management 5 Right click on the unallocated space of your Freecom ToughDrive...

Страница 43: ...43 GB 6 8 Click on Finish to create the Extended partition The unallocated space now changed to Free space Partitioning your Freecom ToughDrive...

Страница 44: ...Logical drive is already selected Click on Next 11 Specify the partition size and click on Next 12 Assign a drive letter and click on Next 13 Select the formatting option Choose either FAT32 or NTFS t...

Страница 45: ...target drive Freecom ToughDrive during synchronization Solution Install the Freecom Personal Media Suitesoftwareandsafelyremoveand reconnect the Freecom ToughDrive Followtheinstructionsonchapter5 4 2...

Страница 46: ...e to or loss of any software programs data or removable storage media c any damage resulting from adaptations changes or adjustments which may have been made to the product without the prior written c...

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