Portable 20GB Hard Drive
With Built In 6-in-1 Card Reader
USER’S MANUAL
iDrive Portable 20GB HDD
User’s Manual
Dear Customer:
Congratulations on the purchase of your iDrive Portable 20GB Hard Drive and
Card Reader. We all want to express our sincere gratitude for your decision to
purchase our product. We would like to reaffirm our commitment to you by
providing a product that is easy to install and use.
You can be assured that your new product is made from the latest state-ofthe-art components. It also has been through the most rigorous testing and
quality assurance procedures in the industry.
With an emphasis on products that revolutionize the way people interact with
new technologies; I/OMagic continues to introduce integrated solutions that
enable users to take full advantage of their multimedia experience.
We hope you enjoy using your new product, and we look forward to earning
your business in the coming years.
To view the full array of I/OMagic products currently available, please visit
www.iomagic.com.
Thank you.
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Copyright Statement
It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of
copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts and sound
recordings. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.
Notice: I/OMAGIC Corporation make no warranty of any kind with regards to this material, including, but
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Copyright: © 2002 I/OMAGIC Corp. all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
Warranty: I/OMAGIC Corporation warrant that the products it sells will be free from defects in materials and
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Warning Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
emit radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause interference to radio communications. However, television reception interference can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is
connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Europe
“The drive is in conformity with the EMC directive and low-voltage directive.”
not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular product.
I/OMAGIC Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. I/OMAGIC
Corporation is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
Mention of third party products is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an
endorsement nor a recommendation. I/OMAGIC Corporation assume no responsibility with regards
to the performance of these products.
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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
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language, in any form, by any means, without prior written consent of I/OMAGIC.
workmanship. Consult the warranty card for complete warranty information.
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Table Of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................... 5
Features.......................................................................................... 6
Package Contents............................................................................ 6
System Requirements...................................................................... 6
Specification ................................................................................... 7
General Functions............................................................................ 8
FRONT PANEL .............................................................................................................9
RIGHT PANEL..............................................................................................................9
Driver Installation..........................................................................10
WINDOWS XP ..........................................................................................................10
WINDOWS 2000/ME/98............................................................................................10
MACINTOSH .............................................................................................................11
Usage Instructions .........................................................................13
DOWNLOADING FILES FROM MEMORY CARD......................................................................13
DOWNLOADING OR EDITING THE FILES ON PC ...................................................................13
ADDITIONAL USAGE INSTRUCTIONS :...............................................................................13
RECHARGING THE BATTERY ..........................................................................................14
AUTO POWER OFF......................................................................................................14
USAGE ERRORS.........................................................................................................14
Frequently Asked Questions............................................................15
Limited Warranty ...........................................................................18
Contacting I/OMagic ......................................................................19
Register Your I/OMagic Product .....................................................19
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Introduction
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Your new iDrive Portable 20GB Hard Drive and Card Reader combines both
the storage capabilities of a palm siz ed hard drive with the convenience of a
6-in-1 card reader. The iDrive is the perfect solution for vacations, business
trips, and even just around the house. Just insert your memory cards into the
corresponding slot to transfer your photos and data files. Never carry multiple
memory cards with you again. Using the iDrive is as simple as a click of a
button.
Take your pictures using your digital camera until your memory card is full.
Then simply transfer those images onto the IDRIVE. You're now free to
continue taking pictures without having to connect to a computer to save your
images. The iDrive’s massive 20GB internal hard drive gives you the flexibility
and the freedom to take virtually unlimited pictures wherever you go. Data
transfers only take a couple of minutes while the rechargeable batteries allow
for over 2 hours of continuous use. The included USB interface delivers ultra
fast transfers from the iDrive to your PC. Your digital life just got a whole lot
easier with the iDrive.
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Features
• Stand-alone palm-sized rechargeable storage device.
• Support SmartMedia, SD / MMC, Memory Stick and Compact Flash
Type I / II, IBM MicroDrive.
• Able to copy the data from memory card(s) into the internal hard
drive.
• USB 1.1 compatibility.
• Built in 6-in-1 Card Reader via USB.
• Fast & easy file transfer and storage with a simple button operating.
• Long battery operation-full charge allows 42 transfers of 128 MB
memory card.
• Provides up to 2.5 hours (150 minutes) of use, with approximately 500
recharge cycles.
Package Contents
• USB 20GB Hard Drive with Built In 6-in-1 Card Reader
• Power Adapter
• USB Cable
• User’s Manual
• Installation Driver CD
• Leather Case
System Requirements
• Pentium II 400MHz Computer or Higher
• Windows XP/2000/Me/98
• Mac OS 8.6-9.0, 10.1 or higher
• On Available USB 1.1 Port
• CD-ROM drive for Driver Installation
• 32MB or RAM
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Specification
Item Description
Support Memory Card
Interfaces
Hard Disk Size 2.5 inch
Hard Disk Capacity Unlimited ( Any 2.5" HDD )
Power Source • Internal Power: Li-ion rechargeable
Supply Voltage 9V~18V
Supply Current Working:12V(360mA) / standby:175mA
Rechargeable battery life Approx. 2.5 hours (A full charge)
Download interface USB 1.1 Interface Port
Download Speed Up to 480kBps (3.84MBps)
Files System Support Standard FAT 12/16/32
Operating Temperature 0°C~70°C
Humidity 90% RH
Storage Temperature -40°C ~70°C
Weight 288g (10.1 oz) (including HDD and battery
Dimension ( L x W x H ) 3.0 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm (5.12 x 2.95
• Compact FlashTM Card type I/type II
(CF)
• Smart Media TM Card (SM)
• Memory Stick®(MS)
• Secure Digital Card (SD)
• MultiMedia Card (MMC)
• IBM® MicroDrive
battery 3.6V x 2 (720mA)
• External Power: 12V adapter
(1500mA)
pack)
x 0.98 inch)
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General Functions
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1 SmartMedia (SM)
2 • Memory Stick (MS)
• Secure Digital Card (SD)
• MultiMedia Card (MMC)
3 • Compact Fla sh Card type I / type II (CF)
• IBM MicroDrive
4 Internal Hard Disk
5 Power LED
6 Error ( Data Transfer Error or Full Memory for
Hard Disk )
7 Recharge
8 Low batteries
9 Copy / Stop copying
10 Power ON/OFF
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Front Panel
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1 Smart Media Card Slot
2 Compact Flash / Micro Drive Slot
3 Memory Stick / Multimedia Card / Secure Digital Card Slot
Right Panel
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Driver Installation
Windows XP
Windows XP users do not need to install any drivers. Windows will
automatically detect your device as a “removable disc”.
Windows 2000/ME/98
1 Insert your Driver Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and double
click on “My Computer ”.
2 Browse your CD-ROM drive to “X:\driver\VP-2030\Windows”
where X:\ is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.
3 Run “setup.exe” to begin driver installation. Press “Next” and follow
the installation instructions.
4 Restart your computer after installation is complete.
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Macintosh
1 Insert your Driver Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive and double
click on your CD icon. Browse your CD-ROM drive to the “driver\VP2030\Mac” folder.
2 Locate and extract the file “MRW01F~1.sit” using Stuffit Expander.
3 Create a folder on your desktop to extract the files to. For this
example, we created a folder called “Drivers”. Extract the file
“MRW01F~1.sit” to this folder.
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4 You will find 2 new files. Double click on the file “MRW01f62-
1.1f12.img”. This will create an additional folder on your desktop
labeled “MRW01f62-1.1f12”
5 Open the new “MRW01f62-1.1f12” folder and click on the file
labeled “McRW MacOS Installer ”.
6 Follow the installation instructions to begin installing drivers. After
installation is complete, restart your computer.
7 After you have rest arted, connect the USB cable from your iDrive to
your computer’s USB port. You new drive should automatically detect
as “Untitled”.
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Usage Instructions
Downloading Files from Memory Card
To download images or data files from memory cards to your iDrive:
1. Insert memory card(s) into the iDrive’s card slot.
2. Power on the iDrive and press the "File Copy" button to begin
transferring files.
3. If the LED indicator(s) of the memory card(s) stops flashing, it
indicates the files transfer was successful.
Downloadi ng or Editing the files on PC
To download files from your iDrive to your PC:
1. Connect the iDrive to your PC with the provided USB cable.
2. Double Click the "My computer " icon, the operating system will
display 4 "Removable Disks" icons identifying the media types
correspondingly.
3. You can then read, write, copy, delete, and remove data normally or
by dragging and dropping to your PC.
Additional Usage Instructions:
1. The following memory cards are supported by your iDrive
• CF Card : Type I / II Compact Flash Card
• SM Card : Smart Media Card
• MMC : Multi Media Card
• SD Card : Secure Digital Card
• IBM Micro Drive
• Memory Stick (MS)
2. A flashing LED indicat es that data is in the transfer process. Until the
LED indicator has stopped flashing, do not:
• Disconnect the IDrive from the computer.
• Remove the memory card from memory card slot.
3. All files transferred from each memory card are stored onto the Hard
Disk in folders numerically, under the name "CF0001", "MS0001",
"SM0001", "SD0001".
4. To stop the data transfer, keep the copy button pressed down for 2
seconds and the LED of Hard Disk will flash, then you can change the
memory cards or switch off the device.
5. If ONLY the error LED lights up, it indicates the memory for internal
Hard Disk is full.
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Recharging the Battery
1. The batteries need to be recharged when the Power LED is red. A
flashing red LED indicates a charge is needed soon.
2. To charge the batteries, connect the AC adapter to DC 12V jack of the
main unit. The unit is fully charged when the LED indicator flashes off.
3. The 3.6V Li-ion rechargeable battery can be recharged approximately
500 times.
4. Before using the recharge battery for the first time, charge it for 8
hours, each full recharge takes approximately 4 hours.
5. Batteries life is approx. 2.5 hours before requiring a re charge.
6. Only use the Lithium -Ion rechargeable battery (3.6V X 2)
Auto Power Off
The player will be automatically switched off if you do not execute the copy
function during 25 seconds.
Usage Errors
1. The LED indicator of each memory card will light up if there are corrupt
data or if the memory card is damaged.
2. If any shutdown is caused by an erroneous operation, you can press
the RESET button located on the right side to turn off the main unit.
3. If the unit is connected to your PC via USB while the batteries are low
(LED indicator is flashing), an error will display. If this happens, unplug
the USB cable, and press the RESET button.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which operating systems does the iDrive support??
A: The iDrive can be opera ted on any of the following OS:
• Windows XP
• Windows 2000
• Windows Me
• Windows 98
• Mac 8.6 or above.
Q: What kind of data can be stored on the iDrive?
A: You can save any type of files on the iDrive, whether they are text,
graphic, software , music or multimedia files.
Q: Can the iDrive be infected by viruses? How can I prevent it?
A: Yes, the iDrive is just like your hard drive, it can get virus via any files
that you save onto it. Therefore anti-virus software is recommended.
Q: Do I need turn my computer off when installing the iDrive?
A: No, the iDrive is a hot plug and play device. You can install the iDrive at
anytime.
Q: Is it safe to remove the iDrive while files are being transferred?
A: No, when the light is flashing it means data transfer is taking place. Do
not remove the iDrive as it may result in lost of data, or even damage the
iDrive.
Q: Can the data on the iDrive be shared in a networking
environment?
A: Yes, the data can be shared in a networking environment, as long as the
host machine enables the share func tion for the iDrive.
Q: Can the IDrive be used as a boot disk?
A: Yes, c urrently, the iDrive can be used as a boot disk on motherboards
that support the Boot From USB function.
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Q: Can the IDrive be used under the DOS environment?
A: No, the IDrive cannot be used under a DOS environment because DOS
does not support USB devices.
Q: What operating systems will the IDrive NOT support?
A: The IDrive will not support Windows 95 or Windows NT, since both of
these operating Systems does not support USB devices.
Q: Can other programs be running at the same time while using
IDrive?
A: Yes, other application can be running at the same time while using IDrive.
Q: Can ScanDisk be used with the IDrive?
A: Yes, ScanDisk can be used with the IDrive.
Q: What should I do if the IDrive icon does not appear / disappear
on the screen after inserting / extracting?
A: Simply click the "view" menu and select "Refresh" or press "F5" on the
keyboard.
Q: What precautions should be taken while using the IDrive?
A: Wait for a few seconds upon inserting and removing of the IDrive, to give
time to the operating system to recognize the IDrive. Avoid removing
immediately after inserting the IDrive or performing repetitive insertions /
removals.
Q: When I connect the iDrive to my PC with USB cable, it takes a long
time to detect and when I unplug the USB cable, I get an error?
A: If the unit is operated via USB on to PC while the batteries are low (LED
indicator is flashing), errors may occur. If this happens, unplug the USB
cable, and press the [reset] key.
Q: I formatted the Hard Disk under Windows 2000, but the PC still
can not detect the Hard Disk?
A: Windows 2000 can not format the new Hard Disk that doesn't have
Partition Table, please format the Hard Disk on other operating system.
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Q: My Computer can not detect the Hard Disk?
1. If you are using Windows 2000 / Windows 98 or Mac OS V8.6 ~ 9.0,
please make sure the driver has installed into PC.
2. Please make sure the Flat Connector is plugged securely during the
Hard Disk installation.
Note: To avoid any disconnection between Hard Disk and main unit,
please don't use force when connecting the flat cable.
Q: I pressed the “File Copy” button, but I do not see the LED lights
flash to indicate that the files are transferring. What is wrong?
A: When the drive is plugged into your computer’s USB port, it goes into the
“off” mode and stops getting power from the battery. If you are trying to
transfer files from the memory cards to the iDrive while plugged into the USB
ports, press the “Power” button once, then select the “File Copy” button.
The transfer should begin.
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Limited Warranty
Hardware Limited Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from failures due to defects in material
and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase as
evidenced by a copy of the purchase receipt. During the warranty period,
I/OMagic at its sole discretion will repair or replace at no charge, the
product that, in its opinion, is defective. The original purchaser is responsible
for packing the product for shipment and for the charges to ship the failed
product.
If the failed product has been modified in any way without the consent of
I/OMagic or if the failure is the result of misuse, abuse, or misapplication,
I/OMagic has no obligation to repair or replace the failed product.
Except as expressly provided above, the hardware and accompanying written
materials (including the Users Guide) are provided as is without warranty of
any kind including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. This specifically does not warrant the operation of the
hardware and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or
incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use such product even
if has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or incidental damage, so the above limitation may not
apply.
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Contacting I/OMagic
If you experience problems with this I/OMagic product and you cannot find an
answer in the previous troubleshooting sections, you can contact I/OMagic’s
Technical Support Staff. Please have the following information ready when
you call:
• The name of the product you are having problems with.
• The operating system and processor (CPU) you are using.
• A detailed description of the problem.
You can contact I/OMagic’s Technical Support staff at the following numbers:
• Phone: (714) 953-0675 (M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM PST)
• Internet: http://www.iomagic.com (Go to the technical support
section and fill out support form.)
Register Your I/OMagic Product
Please take the time to send in your registration card. The series of numbers
under the bar code is the serial number.
• Go to http://www.iomagic.com and click on the “register” button.
This is actually the fastest way to receive the latest I/OMagic product
information and updates. Again, we would like to thank you for buying
I/OMagic products.
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