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Freecom DataTank User Manual

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USER'S GUIDE
Rev. 738
DATA TANK
EXTERNAL DUAL DISK HARD DRIVE / 3.5" USB 2.0 / FIREWIRE 400 / 800
WIN & MAc
Freecom DataTank
Dear user,
Thank you for choosing the Freecom DataTank as your external hard drive. To ensure you get the best performance and ease of operation, please read this manual carefully before using the Freecom DataTank.
Freecom Technologies GmbH • Germany
www.freecom.com

Package Contents

Please check the contents of the box to ensure it contains the following items:
•
ecom DataTank (external hard drive)
Fre
• Power pack
• Data cable (USB, Firewire 400 and Firewire 800)
• CD with user's guide, application software and safety guide
• Quick Install Guide

Attention!

All rights reserved. The product names contained in this user's guide only are only used for identication purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of those companies. This device is designed for oce and home use.
Caution! This is a EN 55022 Class B device.
Freecom shall assume no liability for damages of any kind, for loss of data or any consequential claims resulting therefrom (including, and without restriction, claims relating to the business losses, business interruptions, loss of business data or other nancial claims) that result from the use of this Freecom product or improper operation of this Freecom product. This shall also apply in cases where Freecom has been notied that such claims may exist.
Subject to change as technical advances dictate.
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Table of Contents

User manual
General Information ...........................................................................................................Page 4
Chapter 1:
Installing the Freecom software (PC) ...........................................................................Page 7
Installation of the NTI software (PC/Mac) ............................................................. Page 10
Chapter 2:
Hardware installation ......................................................................................................... Page 11
Chapter 3:
Driver installation ................................................................................................................. Page 13
Chapter 4:
Freecom DataTank Conguration software (PC) ...................................................... Page 13
RAID modes with the DataTank ................................................................................ Page 13
Encryption ........................................................................................................................Page 20
Chapter 5:
Sync Button and the User Interface of the Freecom Sync software (PC) ........ Page 21
Chapter 6:
Freecom DataTank Conguration (Mac OS X) ........................................................... Page 31
Chapter 7:
Partitioning your Freecom DataTank (PC / Mac)...................................................... Page 40
© 2007 Freecom Technologies
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General Information

Your system needs to meet the following hardware and software requirements for the device to function properly.

System requirements

To use the Freecom DataTank, you will require the following components:
PC:
• Int
el Pentium III / AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher
• 256 MB RAM (Vista: 512 MB RAM) or higher
• CD ROM drive for installing the software
• Free USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port* or
• Free Firewire 400 / Firewire 800 port
• Internet connection for registering warranty online and downloading software updates.
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rating system: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server
2003
Mac:
• Powe
• 256 MB RAM or faster
• CD ROM drive for installing the software
• Free USB 2.0 or USB 1.1. port* or
• Free Firewire 400 / Firewire 800 port
• Internet connection for registering warranty online and downloading software
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* USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1.
rPC G3/G4/G5, Power Book G3/G4 or Intel Mac
updates.
rating system: Mac OS X v10.3 and later
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General Information

Precautionary measures

To ensure that your Freecom DataTank functions properly, please take note of the fol­lowing precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty and damage the Freecom DataTank.
• Saf
ely remove the Freecom DataTank 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 o the device. Failing to do so may result in data loss.
• Do n
• Do n
• If t
• Do n
• Do n
• Onl
• Opening the Freecom DataTank will void the warranty.
• Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom DataTank can be
• Whe
ot drop the Freecom DataTank or expose it to other kinds of sudden mechanical
shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the DataTank.
ot use the Freecom DataTank when the ambient temperature is below 10°C or
above 35°C.
he Freecom DataTank 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.
ot place liquids or drinks on the Freecom DataTank. 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.
ot use the Freecom DataTank in a dusty environment. Dust inside the enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.
y use the power adapter that was supplied with the Freecom DataTank.
connected to all USB ports. When connected to a USB 1.1 port, however, the perform­ance (data transfer rate) of the Freecom DataTank will be much lower than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.
n using the Freecom Sync software, please be aware that all les in the Sync folder on the Freecom DataTank are linked to the original les on your PC or network. If you delete a le in the Sync folder, its original will be deleted during the next synchro­nization, too! To avoid this, you have to ‘Split From Original’ the le prior to deleting it. Please refer to chapter 5 for further information on Freecom Sync and Microsoft Briefcase.
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High speed data transfer via the USB 2.0 or Firewire port is perfect for saving your data, backing up les, archiving, audio playbacks and any other applications that requires rapid access to les.
For your convenience, the Freecom DataTank is partitioned (one partition) and prefor­matted before shipment (NTFS le system). If you want to format the Freecom DataTank using a dierent le system, you should rst consider the potential problems you may encounter when using the Freecom DataTank with a computer other than the one used to format the device.

Recommended installation sequence

1. Install the Freecom software.
2. Attach the port cable to the device and plug the power supply into the socket. Then connect the other end of the cable to the port on the computer.
For a more detailed description of hardware and software installation, please refer to Chapter 1-7.
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Installing the Freecom software (PC)

Chapter 1: Installing the Freecom software (PC)

Before you can use the Sync button on your Freecom DataTank, you rst need to install the Freecom Sync software. To use the encryption function, you will need to install the Freecom DataTank Conguration software.
Note: To use the functions of the Freecom Sync software described in this handbook, your Freecom DataTank has to be connected to your PC.

1.1 Installation

1. Insert the Freecom DataTank Software & Manual CD into your CD drive. The Freecom start menu opens:
In ca
2. No
se the software does not open automatically, please double click "Start.exe" in
the root directory of the CD.
w click "Software Installation", followed by "Freecom Software". The installation
of the Freecom software now begins.
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3. Follow the instructions on the screen, conrm with "Next" in order to continue with the installation.
ease read the licensing agreement carefully. To accept the licensing agreement,
4. Pl conrm with "I accept the agreement". Note: Clicking on "I do not accept the agree­ment" ends the installation. Select the folder where the Freecom programs will appear in the start menu.
5. D
fault target folder is C:\Program les\Freecom. You can select a dierent target
e
folder for the program les by selecting another folder on your hard disk.
To ins
tall all accessory programs, choose "Full Installation" in the dialog window.
The software package on the CD supplied with the DataTank includes two tools: the
Freecom Sync software, the Freecom DataTank Conguration software.
The F
reecom Sync software enables you to synchronize les stored on your computer
locally with those on the DataTank.
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Installing the Freecom software
The DataTank Conguration software allows you to congure the RAID level and
encryption. There are many advantages to having two hard drives on your DataTank. The "Fast" option let's you increase the speed of your DataTank, while the "Safe" op­tion likewise raises the level of security.
For a detailed description of RAID* levels and their respective advantages and dis-
advantages, please refer to chapter 4.
ick on "Next" to start the installation. All necessary program les are now installed
6. Cl on your computer's hard disk.
ease click "Finish". Once the installation is complete, the program icons will appear
7. Pl on your desktop.
* RAID = Redundant Array of Independent Disks. A RAID system arranges two or more physical drives on a
computer into one logical drive. This permits more storage space and/or greater data throughput than a physical drive.
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1.2 Uninstalling the Freecom software

In order to remove the Freecom software from your computer, please proceed as fol­lows:
1. Click "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel" - "Software" - "Freecom DataTank" - "Remove".
2. Once the software has been uninstalled, the following conrmation window appears on the screen:

1.3 Installation of the NTI software (PC / Mac)

1. Insert the Freecom DataTank software & Manual CD into your CD drive. The Freecom start menu opens:
PC
2a. In case the software does not open automatically, please click on "Start.exe" in the
main directory of the CD. Click on "Software Installation -> NTI Shadow" or "NTI Rip­per". The installation starts now. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Mac
2b. Please click on "Start" in the main directory of the CD. Click on "Install NTI Shadow"
The installation starts now. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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Hardware installation

Chapter 2: Hardware installation

Warning! Only connect the DataTank via the USB or Firewire port. Never use both ports at the same time!
1. Plug the cable (USB or Firewire) into the Freecom Data­Tan
k.
sert the power cord into the Freecom DataTank and plug
2. In the power supply into the socket.
ug the cable into the port (USB or Firewire) on your
3. Pl computer.
Because USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, you can connect the Freecom DataTank to any USB port. Please note however that USB 2.0 ports support signicantly higher data transfer speeds than USB 1.1.
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2.1 Sync and encryption buttons, LEDs

The front panel of the DataTank contains the Sync and encryption buttons along with the corresponding LEDs (see gure).
Drive spac e / access indicato r Error LED Encryp tion button / Enc ryption LED (cha pter 4.2)
Sync butto n / Sync LED (chapter 5)
Caution! If the error LED lights red or an error message box appears, the DataTank is not functioning properly. If possible, save you data on another drive or disk.

2.2 Power switch

Please turn the Freecom DataTank o when it is not in use. This conserves electricity and extends the life of the built-in hard drive. The power switch is located on the back side of the Freecom DataTank.
Warning! Before turning o the Freecom DataTank manually, please make sure to rst "unplug or eject hardware". This option is found in the Windows taskbar. Failure to do so may result in the loss of data.
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Driver installation

Chapter 3: Driver installation

Your computer will not require a special Freecom drive if you are using Windows 2000/XP/ Vista or Mac OS X. The required driver is automatically installed by the operating system when the cable is plugged into your computer.
Chapter 4: Freecom DataTank Conguration software (PC)

4.1 RAID* modes with the DataTank

The DataTank conguration wizard enables you to adjust the RAID settings for the DataTank.
Double click on the program icon on your desktop (DataTank Conguration Wizard) or go to "Start" - "Programs" - "DataTank Conguration Wizard".
Warning! All data on the DataTank's hard drives is deleted every time the RAID mode is changed.

4.1.1 Double Driveletter (JBOD)

The Double Driveletter option congures the hard disks on your DataTank as separate drives. You will have multiple drive letters, e.g., D: and E:.
* RAID = Redundant Array of Independent Disks. A RAID system arranges two or more physical drives on a
computer into one logical drive. This permits more storage space and/or greater data throughput than a physical drive.
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In the next window, you are prompted whether to create an encrypted drive. When the "Create encrypted drive" option is selected, you can move the slider to the desired position (in %) and then enter your password twice in the two designated elds: "Type the password" and "Type the password again to conrm". The password must be at least six character in length.
Your conguration settings are displayed to give you one nal chance to check whether they are correct.
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Freecom DataTank Conguration software (PC)
Check "Please conrm that all current data on the DataTank will be deleted". Click "Next" to continue. You are prompted one last time to conrm that you want to apply the new conguration. To save the conguration, click "Yes".
In the nal step, a window is displayed with the results of the operation.
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4.1.2 Fast (striping)

In the Fast mode, the hard drives on your DataTank are merged and the les are trans­ferred to the two drives by turns, i.e., one le to drive 1 and the next one to drive 2. This has the distinct advantage of signicantly speeding up reading and writing versus using several separate hard drives. The drawback of Fast mode (striping) lies in the fact that if one of the two drives crashes, you will lose all data on the DataTank.
In the next window, you are prompted whether to create an encrypted drive. If the "Create encrypted drive" option is selected, you can move the slider to the desired posi­tion (in %) and then enter your password twice in the two designated elds: "Type the password" and "Type the password again to conrm". The password must be at least six characters in length.
Your conguration settings are displayed to give you one nal chance to check whether they are correct.
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Freecom DataTank Conguration software (PC)
Check "Please conrm that all current data on the DataTank will be deleted". Click "Next" to continue. You are prompted one last time to conrm that you want to apply the new conguration. To save the conguration, click "Yes".
In the nal step, a window is displayed with the results of the operation.
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4.1.3 Safe (mirroring)

In the Safe mode, all data on the rst drive is also mirrored on the second drive. As a result, only half of the entire storage space on your DataTank is available for use. This oers the benet of high level data security as a backup copy of your data is always made. If one of the two drives crashes, your data is still available on the second drive.
In the next window, you are prompted whether to create an encrypted drive. If the "Create encrypted drive" option is selected, you can move the slider to the desired posi­tion (in %) and then enter your password twice in the two designated elds: "Type the password" and "Type the password again to conrm". The password must be at least six characters in length.
Your conguration settings are shown to give you one last chance to check whether they are correct.
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Freecom DataTank Conguration software (PC)
Check "Please conrm that all current data on the DataTank will be deleted". Click "Next" to continue. You are prompted one last time to conrm that you want to apply the new conguration. To save the conguration, click "Yes".
In the nal step, a window is displayed with the results of the operation.
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4.2 Encryption

You will need to install the Freecom DataTank Conguration software before you can use the Encryption button on the front of your DataTank.
You must have create an encrpyted drive in the DataTank Conguration software in order to use the encryption button. If you don‘t have setup an encrpyted drive, the shown dialog will appear and start the DataTank Conguration software.
Warning! All data on the DataTank's hard drives is deleted every time the mode is changed.
Encryption button
A window opens when the Encryption button is pressed.
If the drive is already enabled, press OK to hide it.
1.
2. If the drive is encrypted, you will need to enter the password and click OK to acess the drive.
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Sync Button and the User Interface of the Freecom Sync software (PC)
Chapter 5: Sync Button and the User Interface of the
Freecom Sync software (PC)
The Sync button only works if the Freecom Sync software is installed on your computer. The synchronization process occurs simply by the push of a button.
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1 User menu
2 Connected Freecom DataTank (drive letter + available memory capacity)
3 Minimizes Freecom Sync software in the system tray.
4 Freecom Sync software options
5 Quick Help for Freecom Sync software
5.1 Conguration
To open the conguration menu, please right-click on the Freecom Sync software icon in the system tray and select "Open". Click "Options".
1. "Show splash screen": Deactivate this function to prevent the display of the start screen when starting the program.
tart program on Windows start": Starts the Freecom Sync software in the back-
2. "S ground with every Windows start. You will know this by the icon of the Freecom Sync software in the system tray.
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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 Sync software!

5.2 Freecom Sync

5.2.1 What is Freecom Sync?

The Freecom Sync software is a program for synchronizing les. 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 Sync software is installed on your PC at work):
•
Cop
y the document from the PC at work to your Freecom Sync folder on your Freecom
DataTank.
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• Con
n the document at home directly out of the Freecom Sync folder. Work on it and
save it in the Freecom Sync folder.
nect the Freecom DataTank to your PC at work and click "Sync now" in the Free­com Sync. The document will now be synchronized between your PC at work and the Freecom DataTank. While synchronizing, only modied les will be replaced by newer les.
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Sync Button and the User Interface of the Freecom Sync software (PC)

5.2.2 Creating a new Sync folder

1. Open the Freecom Sync software. Click on "Select folder" and select a folder on your Freecom DataTank.
2. Al
ternatively, you can create a new Sync folder on your Freecom DataTank using the "Select folder" function by clicking on "Create new folder", naming the folder (e.g. "Sync") and selecting it.
ick on "Complete" so that the new folder is created. Then open the Freecom Sync
3. Cl folder.
Impo

5.2.3 Opening the Sync folder

1. Open the Freecom Sync software.
2. Click on "Open folder" in order to open the Sync folder.
3. If the Freecom Sync software is already open and has been started minimised in the
rtant: The selected folder may not contain any les or folders!
taskbar, you can also open the Sync folder through a right-click on the taskbar symbol of the Freecom Sync software.
5.2.4 Ad
1. Open the Sync folder.
2. Pull the respective les or folders in the Sync folder using the drag&drop function.
3. Alternatively, you can also right-click on the le(s) or folder(s) and select the Sync
5.2.5 Ch
1. Open the Freecom Sync software.
2. Click on "Change folder" to select a new folder for data synchronization.
Important: The selected folder may not contain any les or folders!

5.2.6 Deleting the Sync folder

1. Open the Freecom Sync software.
2. Click on "Delete folder" in order to delete the active Sync folder.
ding les into the Sync folder
folder in the context menu under "Send to ...". Your les/folders are now copied into the Sync folder.
anging the Sync folder
Attention: All les in the folder are irrevocably deleted!
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Before the deletion, a security request is carried out whether you really want to delete the folder:
5.2.7 Synchronisation of les and folders
There are three possibilities for the synchronization of your les:
1. Pr
ess the Sync button of your Freecom DataTank. Your data is now synchronised.
2. Synchronisation of the data when your Freecom DataTank is connected to your computer.
For this, please proceed as follows:
a
en the Freecom Sync software.
) Op
b) Select a Sync folder if you have not yet done so.
c) Activate the function "Sync on device plug-in":
Your les are now synchronized each time when you connect your Freecom DataTank to your computer (Freecom Sync software has to be started).
This function is activated by default when a Sync folder is created!
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Sync Button and the User Interface of the Freecom Sync software (PC)
3. Starting the synchronization manually
a) Open the Freecom Sync software.
b) Select a Sync folder if you have not yet done so.
c) Click on "Sync now" to start the data synchronization.
d) Alternatively, right-click on the system tray icon of the Freecom Sync software
and select "Start synchronization" there.
5.2.8 Usa
Please follow these instructions if you want to use the Sync folder with another (second) computer.
All les you want to work with on another computer have to be opened directly out of the Freecom Sync folder! You should not copy them to another hard disk, as this might cause a later synchronization to perform incorrectly.
5.2.9 Syn
This example shows how you can synchronize les which were changed or created on the Freecom DataTank, with the original les on the primary computer.
1. Co
2. Open the context menu on the Sync icon in the taskbar and click on "Start synchro-
ge of the Sync folder with other computers
chronization of new or changed les
nnect the Freecom DataTank with the primary computer.
nization".
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3. A status window appears. Please select "Update" if you wish to synchronize the le or otherwise select "Cancel". If you choose not to synchronize the le (Cancel) you will be able to synchronize this le during the next synchronization.
5.2.10 Skip les during synchronization
If you want to skip just one le out of many, please click on this le with the right mouse button and select "Skip". The green arrow next to the selected le changes to a blue one, indicating that this le will not be synchronized. You will be able to synchronize this le during the next synchronization.
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Sync Button and the User Interface of the Freecom Sync software (PC)
5.2.11 Handling deleted les
Deleting les on either the primary computer or the Sync folder on the Freecom DataTank results in a red X next to the le during the next synchronization.
This indicates that the le has been deleted and that its counterpart will be deleted, too. Please select "Update" to proceed.
If you wish to keep the le, please click with the right mouse button on the le and se­lect "Don’t Delete". The le will not be deleted and will be disregarded during the next synchronization.
If you want to delete a le on either the primary computer or in the Sync folder and do not want to aect its counterpart, it is necessary to "Split From Original" the les. Please follow the instructions:
1
lect the le or folder you want to delete.
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2. Choose "Properties" in the context menu.
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3. Select "Update" and "Split From Original".
4. Select "Yes".
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Sync Button and the User Interface of the Freecom Sync software (PC)
5.2.12 Oce use
The Freecom DataTank is ideal for making a local backup, which stores your data inde­pendently from your network or local computer. Simply ‘Send To’ your important les and directories to the Sync folder on the Freecom DataTank and update your backup from time to time click "Sync now". This is extremely easy and very fast, because the Sync tool only backups changed les via the fast USB 2.0/Firewire port connections.
The best thing is, even when your network or local computer is not working, you can take your Freecom DataTank to any other computer (equipped with an USB/ Firewire port) and continue. Even at your home-oce, where you can be close to the people you love and still having all your business data available.
Simply click "Sync now" before you leave the oce and you are always up to date and can work with the data on the Freecom DataTank.
Copying les into the Sync folder
Mark the les and folders you want to copy to the Sync folder. Click with the right mouse button on the les and folders and select 'Send to Sync folder...' Done.
Now all your valuable data has been copied to the Freecom DataTank. Every time you click "Sync now", all changed or added / deleted les and folders from the selected fold­ers will be synchronized with the data on the Freecom DataTank.
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5.2.13 Home use

At the oce, 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 rst pictures and movies of your children! You do not want to loose those! The Freecom DataTank is ideal for making a safety backup, which stores your data independently from your computer. Simply 'Send To' your important les and directories to the Sync folder on the Freecom DataTank and update your backup from time to time click "Sync now".
Copying les into the Sync folder
Follow the instruction in the manual to install the Freecom DataTank and the Sync folder. Mark the les and folders you want to copy to the Sync folder. Click with the right mouse button on the les and folders and select 'Send to Sync folder...'Done.
Now all your valuable data has been copied to the Freecom DataTank. Every time click "Sync now", all changed or added / deleted les and folders from the selected folders will be synchronized with the data on the Freecom DataTank.
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Freecom DataTank Conguration (Mac OS X)
Chapter 6: Freecom DataTank Conguration (Mac OS X)

6.1 Software installation

1. Insert the DataTank “Software & Manual” CD into your CD drive. Double-click on the CD icon to open it.
2. Double-click on “Start” to run the Freecom start screen.
3. Click „Software Installation“. Select if you want to install the software for „PowerPC“ or „Intel Mac”.
Attention: Please make sure before installing the software whether your Mac is a PowerPC or an Intel Mac!
4. Install “Freecom Backup.pkg”. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Yo
ur Mac needs to be restarted to complete installation.
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6.2 DataTank Mode Change (only Firewire)

1. Connect Freecom DataTank via Firewire 400 or 800.
2. Go to “Applications” -> “Utilities” -> “Freecom” and start the “DataTank Conguration Wizard”.
Make
3. Cl
sure that the device was detected by the software (“A programmed FW UF924DSE
has been detected.”).
ick on “Modify Conguration”. Select the drive mode you want to use.
Click on “Set” to apply the settings. Conrm with OK that you want to modify the
settings.
Warning: All data on the DataTank will be deleted!
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Freecom DataTank Conguration (Mac OS X)
4. After the mode was set, a window that the disk is not readable will open as the non­encrypted disk(s) need to be formatted with the “Disk Utility”. Click on “Initialize” to open the “Disk Utility”.
lect the external hard disk and click on the tab “Partition”.
5. Se
Here you can setup the partition settings and partition the drive according to your
settings. Detailed information how to use the Disk Utility can be found in the help:
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6.3 Setting up an encrypted partition (only Firewire)

1. Click on the DataTank “Encryption” button.
2. If no encrypted partition was setup before, you will be asked if you want to setup an encrypted partition now.
ick on “Congure” to congure the encrypted partition. The “DataTank Congura-
3. Cl tion Wizard” will open.
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ick on “Modify Encryption”.
4. Cl
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5. Check the box “Enable Encryption” to enable the encrypted partition.
6. With “Encryption percentage” you select how much of the available capacity will be used for the encrypted partition. Move the slider to the desired percentage.
ick on OK to setup the encrypted partition. Conrm with OK that you want to modify
7. Cl the settings.
Warning: All data on the DataTank will be deleted!
fter the encrypted partition was set, a window that the disk is not readable will
8. A ope
n as the non-encrypted disk(s) need to be formatted with the “Disk Utility”. Click
on “Initialize” to open the “Disk Utility”.
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9. Select the external hard disk and click on the tab “Partition”.
Here you can setup the partition settings and partition the drive according to your
setings. Detailed information how to use the Disk Utility can be found in the help:
ick on the “Encryption” button again. A message to enter the password will ap-
10. Cl pear.
Ente
11. A message that your password was successfully setup will appear. Click on “OK”.
12. A
r the desired password twice. Click on “OK” to apply the password.
window that the disk is not readable will open. Click on “Initialize …” to open the
“Disk Utility”.
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se the “Disk Utility” to format the encrypted partition.
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6.4 Using the encrypted partition (only Firewire)

6.4.1 Authorizing

1. Press the “Encryption” button on the DataTank.
2. A window will open requesting you to enter your password.
ter your password and click “OK”. The encrypted partition will be mounted as a
3. En removable device on the Desktop.

6.4.2 Deauthorizing

ess the “Encryption” button on the DataTank.
1. Pr
2. A window will open asking you if you are sure to deauthorize the partition.
ick on “Deauthorize”. Wait until the encrypted partition disappears from the desk-
3. Cl top.
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6.5 Sync Function (only Firewire)

The One Button Sync preference pane will be installed in System Preferences, and the disk driver and Sync engine will be installed and congured for your system. You will need to reboot your machine after installation for the new drivers to take eect.

6.5.1 Running a backup

No conguration at all is needed. When you press the physical Sync button on your Free­com disk drive, the One Button Sync software will detect the button press and back up your entire system to that drive. The rst backup may take a while, as the entire contents of your hard drive will need to be copied, but successive backups will be much faster as only les that have been changed will need to be copied.
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6.5.2 Changing the backup preferences

In the System Preferences, the backup settings can be changed. Select "Freecom One Button Sync" preference pane and it can be selected between
- entire boot volume
- selected folders
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Chapter 7: Partitioning your Freecom DataTank

7.1 General information

Your Freecom DataTank was partitioned and formatted to provide you with the maximum available capacity and compatibility.
For some users another le system might t better for their needs. This manual describes current limitations of most common le systems and Instructions to enable you to adapt the Freecom DataTank to your needs.

7.2 File System features

Please refer to the tables below for an overview:
File systems supported by dierent operating systems
Operat ing system
File sys tem
FAT FAT32 NTFS HFS+
Windows 2000 yes yes yes no
Windows XP / Vista yes yes yes no
Mac OS X yes yes yes
(only read) yes
Maximum size of a partition
Operat ing system
File sys tem
FAT FAT32 NTFS HFS+
Windows 2000 4 GB* 32 GB 16 TB -
Windows XP / Vista 4 GB* 32 GB 16 TB -
Mac OS X 10.1.x - 128 GB - 2 TB
Mac OS X 10.2.x - 128 GB - 8 TB
Mac OS X 10.3.x - ( -> 128 GB) - 16 TB
Mac OS X 10.4.x - ( -> 128 GB) - 16 TB
* FAT partitions larger than 2 GB can only be administrated by Windows 2000/XP/ Vista.
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Example for dierent partitions with dierent le systems on one Freecom DataTank
Total size of Freecom D ataTank
500 GB 470 GB 30 GB
Note: On NTFS formatted hard disks can only be written under Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Under Mac OS X data can only be read.
The example above is a good solution for Windows 2000/XP/Vista users who sometimes exchange data with Windows 98SE/ME PCs.
For storing the data under Windows 2000/XP/Vista both partitions can be used. As the NTFS le system is not recognized by Windows 98SE/ME data to be used on these oper­ating systems must be stored on the FAT32 partition.
Please follow the steps below to adapt the Freecom DataTank for your needs.
File sys tem
NTFS FAT32
7.3 Partitioning your Freecom DataTank under Windows 2000/XP/
Vista
7.3.1 Deleting a partition on the Freecom DataTank under Windows 2000/XP/
Vista
1. Click with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
2. Select the option "Manage".
3. Select the option "Storage" -> "Disk Management".
4. Choose your external hard drive and right-click on the partition.
5. Select "Delete Partition" and conrm by clicking on "Yes". The partition will be deleted now.
7.3.2 Crea
The following steps will guide you through the process of creating partitions on your Freecom DataTank. After this procedure your Freecom DataTank will be ready for use and it will be allocated a drive letter.
1. Cl
2. Select the option "Manage".
3. Select the option "Storage" -> "Disk Management".
4. Choose the hard disk, which is "unallocated". Ensure that the entire drive is "unal-
ting a partition on the Freecom DataTank under Windows 2000/XP/
Vista
ick with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
located".
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5. Click with the right mouse button on the "unallocated" area and select the option "New Partition" (Windows 2000: "Create Partition Wizard"). The "New Partition Wizard" opens. Click on "Next".
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6. Select "Primary partition" and click on "Next".
7. Now you can adjust the size of your partition. Click on "Next" if only one partition is to be created. See next chapter (Creating two or more partitions on the Freecom DataTank under Windows 2000/XP/Vista) how to create more than one partition.
8. Ass
ign a drive letter to your hard disk. Normally you can use the default options. Click
on "Next".
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9. Select the formatting option. Choose either "FAT32" or "NTFS", the "Allocation unit size" should remain on "Default". Finally select "Perform a quick format" and click on "Next".
10. Click on "Finish" to complete the partitioning of your Freecom DataTank. Your Freecom DataTank will be formatted now and is ready-to-use afterwards.
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7.3.3 Creating two or more partitions on the Freecom DataTank under Windows 2000/XP/Vista

1. Repeat the steps from the previous chapter (Creating a partition on the Freecom
DataTank under Windows 2000/XP/Vista) for creating the rst partition.
2. Cl
ick with 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 DataTank and select the op-
tion "New partition" (Windows 2000: "Create partition"). The "New Partition Wizard" (Windows 2000: "Create Partition Wizard") opens. Click on "Next".
lect "Extended partition" and click on "Next".
6. Se
7. Now you can adjust the size of your partition. Enter the size and click on "Next".
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8. Click on "Finish" to create the "Extended partition". The unallocated space now changed to "Free space".
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9. Right-click on "Free Space" and select "New Logical Drive" (Windows 2000: "Create Logical Drive"). The "New Partition Wizard" (Windows 2000: "Create Partition Wizard") opens. Click on "Next".
10. "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", the "Allocation unit size" should remain on "Default". Finally select "Perform a quick format" and click on "Next".
14. C
lick on "Finish" to complete partitioning. Your partition will be formatted now and
is ready-to-use.
Note: If you select NTFS as le system, the data of your DataTank can be read only under Mac OS X. There is no possibility to write data.
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7.4 Partitioning your Freecom DataTank under Mac OS X

1. Open the “Disk Utility”. This can be found in “Applications” —> “Utilities”.
2. Click on the tab “Partition”.
Here you can setup the partition settings and partition the drive according to your set­tings (e.g. Mac OS Extended). Detailed information how to use the Disk Utility can be found in the help:
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