Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5 User Manual
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FREECOM CLASSIC MOBILE 2.5" HARD DRIVE
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Dear user!
Thank you for choosing the Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive 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 Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive
• USB interface cable
• Power-to-USB cable *
• CD-ROM with manual, driver and application software
• Quick Install Guide
• Warranty card + envelope
* Use the included power-to-USB cable when the power provided by the USB port is not
sufficient, or visit www.freecom.com/support for an optional AC adapter.
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 appropriate measures and assume all responsibility and costs for. It may
not be used near or with any life-sustaing 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 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive (PC) ...... page 31
Chapter 7:
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. page 45
Table of Contents
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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 Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive, following components are needed:
• Intel Pentium III / AMD Duron 700 MHz or higher
• 128 MB 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 or Power Book G3 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
Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive functions properly,
please take note of the following precautions. If these are not followed, you may
void your warranty and damage the Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive.
• Safely remove the Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive 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 Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive when the ambient
temperature is below 10°C or above 45°C.
• If the Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive in a dusty environment. Dust inside the enclosure may damage the internal electronics and
result in drive malfunction.
• Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the Classic Mobile 2.5"
Hard Drive.
• Opening the Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive will void the warranty.
• Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom Classic
Mobile 2.5" Hard 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive will be much lower than when the
drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.
• When using the Freecom SYNC software, please be aware that all files in the
SYNC folder on the Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive has been
partitioned (1 partition) and pre-formatted (FAT32 file system). The FAT32
format ensures maximum interchangeability of the Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5"
Hard Drive between different computers. Should you choose to format the
Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive in another file system (e.g. NTFS), please
be aware of possible problems when connecting the Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5"
Hard Drive to another computer than the one you used for formatting.
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Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite software
Chapter 1: Installation of the Freecom Personal
Media Suite software (PC only)
If you want to use the SYNC function on the Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard
Drive, 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 Mobile 2.5" Hard
Drive has to be connected to your PC.
1.1 Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite
1. Insert the Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard 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" 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.
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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 hard drive.
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Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite 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 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive.
Please click on "Finish".
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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
removed from your computer.
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Hardware Installation
Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom
Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard 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 Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive
will be much lower than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0
port.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
1. Connect the interface cable to the Freecom SL Classic
Hard Drive.
2. Connect the interface cable to the interface port of
your computer.
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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 Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive into the USB port of the computer.
Driver installation USB under Windows 98 SE
Note: Your Freecom Classic Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive 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 Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive 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) or
a "USB TO IDE" (USB 1.1) is found.
Click on "Next".
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Driver 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 clicking on "Next".
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6. The Hardware Wizard finds a "Freecom Classic Mobile HD".
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 Mobile 2.5" Hard Drive and the external hard drive
is almost ready to use.
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