Polaroid CGA-02540, CGU-02541B, CGU-02541, CGU-02540, CGA-02541 User Manual

Media Backup Storage Device

CGA-02540 - Black

CGA-02541 - White

Operation Manual

20061201

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Polaroid media backup storage device. Please read carefully and

follow all instructions in the manual and those marked on the product before
personal injury or damage to the device. Also, remember to keep this User’s Manual in a convenient location for future reference.

Important: Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs.

Table of Contents

Product Specifications ...................................................................................................... 3

Getting Started.................................................................................................................. 3

Main Features.................................................................................................................. 3

Package contents............................................................................................................. 3

System requirements....................................................................................................... 3

How to make a backup of your photos ........................................................................... 4

Overview......................................................................................................................... 4

Backing up your photos with the media backup storage device..................................... 4

Restoring (copying) photos .............................................................................................. 7

Overview......................................................................................................................... 7

When restoring (copying) images to a computer the media backup storage device

currently holds a backup for ........................................................................................... 8

When moving images from the media backup storage device to another computer OR

restoring (copying) to the same computer with a reinstalled operating system.............. 9

Overview....................................................................................................................... 11

Change the drives and folders the media backup storage device will search for photos

in: .................................................................................................................................. 12

To have the media backup storage device automatically search your entire computer:

................................................................................................................................... 12

To have the media backup storage device search only selected folders:.................. 13

Change file types and file sizes that the media backup storage device will back up:... 13
Change the way the media backup storage device handles files found in e-mails and

Zip files:........................................................................................................................ 14

Advanced configuration options.................................................................................... 15

Overview....................................................................................................................... 15

Viewer:.......................................................................................................................... 15

Reset:............................................................................................................................. 15

Statistics:....................................................................................................................... 17

Working with your photos ............................................................................................. 17

Overview:...................................................................................................................... 17

To print your photos on your home printer:.................................................................. 18

To share your photos using an online service:.............................................................. 19

To attach your photos to an e-mail (for use with Microsoft Outlook and Outlook

Express only): ............................................................................................................... 19

To set a photo as your desktop wallpaper:.................................................................... 20

To burn your photos to a CD: ....................................................................................... 20

To print your photos using an online service:............................................................... 20

To delete photos from the media backup storage device:............................................. 21

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 22

Frequently asked questions............................................................................................ 23

first use. Failing to follow these warnings could result in

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Product Specifications

• Unit:

o Dimensions: 5” x 3” x 5/8”
o Weight: 7 oz
o Hard drive: 40G

• 5V AC adapter

o Nominal Capacity:
o Nominal Voltage
o Operating Temperature
o Weight: 2.5 oz

• USB cable

o Type A to mini-B

Getting Started

Main Features

• ClickFree™ Back up technology

o Automatically runs when plugged into the computer via USB port.
o Automatic searches for photos in all connected drives, email and zip files.
o Automatic stores all your photos and still camera videos in the same files

as copied from your computer.

• View photo screen

o Conveniently view all your photos in thumbnail and expanded size.

• Stores a lifetime of memories:

o Storage capacity for up to 40,000 photos

Package contents

Check to ensure the following components are included:

• Media backup storage device

• USB cable (Type A to mini-B)

• AC power adapter

• Slipcase

• Quickstart guide

• End-User License Agreement (EULA)

System requirements

• A computer running Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Professional, Media Center

Edition), Vista or Windows 2000 with SP4 (some features are not supported)

• One available USB port

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How to make a backup of your photos

Overview

The media backup storage device is an easy-to-use digital photo backup appliance. No
hardware configuration or software installation is required. The backup procedure begins
once the device has been attached to your computer using the supplied USB cable and
power supply. The device automatically searches for and backs up digital photos stored
on your computer, including those stored in selected e-mail programs and Zip files

Backing up your photos with the media backup storage device

1. Turn on your computer. Make sure that your computer has completed started

up before proceeding to Step 2. If your computer is set up with user accounts,
select your user name and enter your password before continuing to Step 2.

Note:

• Depending on the speed and configuration of your computer, the startup

process may take up to several minutes.

• The media backup storage device will not automatically start up if it is

connected to your computer before it has completely started up.

2. Plug in power adapter. Connect the included 5V power adapter to both the

media backup storage device and the wall outlet. Continue to Step 3. The power
indicator on your media backup storage device will glow.

Note:

• The included USB cable will likely provide power to the media backup

storage device without the use of the AC power adapter. However,
depending on your computer system you may need to use the included AC
power adapter.

3. Connect the media backup storage device to your computer’s USB port.

Connect the included USB cable to both the media backup storage device and
your computer’s USB port.

The media backup storage device supports USB 1.1 and 2.0.

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4. The Countdown screen will automatically appear on your computer. Once

the Countdown screen appears on your computer, the backup countdown timer
will begin. When the countdown timer reaches zero, the backup will
automatically start. There may be a slight delay between connecting the media
backup storage device and when the Countdown screen appears.

Note:

• To start backing up immediately, click on the Start Now button.

• To change the back up configuration or access other utilities, click on the

Setup Options button.

• If the Countdown screen does not appear within one minute of connecting it

to your computer, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual.

5. Back up will begin on its own. The media backup storage device will

automatically search for and backup all your digital photos. The amount of time
required to complete this process will depend on your computer’s configuration
and number of photos on your computer.

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6. When backup completes, you’re done! Disconnect the USB Cable and unplug

the supplied 5V AC adapter from the media backup storage device and wall outlet.
Store your media backup storage device in a safe place.

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Restoring (copying) photos

Overview

The restore (copy) function allows you to restore photos backed up on your media backup
storage device to your computer. Restoring photos will not delete them from the media
backup storage device.

When restoring your photos, there are two possible scenarios:

1. You are restoring to the same computer that the media backup storage device

currently holds a backup for.

2. You are restoring to a computer other than the one that the media backup storage

device holds a backup for OR you are restoring to the same computer with a
reinstalled operating system.

In addition, when choosing to restore your photos, you have the option to:

• Restore all of your photos

• Restore only some of your photos

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