Freecom SL User Manual

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Freecom

Classic Hard Drive SL

www.freecom.com

Rev. 408

Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL

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

Warning !

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

in keeping with technological advances.

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

Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL

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).

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.

Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL

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.

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 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:

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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.

Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL

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

folder on your hard drive.

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 SL. Please click on "Finish".

Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL

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.

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

your computer.

Hardware Installation

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.

Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL

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.

Click on "Next".

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".

Freecom Classic Hard Drive SL

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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User Manual

Dear user!

Contents of the box

Table of Contents

General Information

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Precautionary measures

Freecom SL external hard drive

Recommended sequence of installation

1.1 Installation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite

1.2 Deinstallation of the Freecom Personal Media Suite

CHAPTER 2: Hardware Installation

Recommended after Hardware installation

CHAPTER 3: Driver installation (PC only)

Driver installation USB under Windows 98 SE