Prestigio Data Safe II, Data Safe III User Manual

Data Safe II

USB2.0 External HDD

User’s Manual

Version 2.0

Table of Contents

1 Getting Started

1.1 Safety Precautions

1.2 System Requirements

1.3 Package Content

1.4 Product Views

1.5 Product Feature Overview

2 Operating Instructions

2.1 Basic Functions

2.1.1 Plug & Play Feature

2.1.2 To Read & Write

2.1.3 To Remove Device

2.2 Using SecureDrive EX Software

2.2.1 To Install SecureDrive EX

2.2.2 Setting Your Own Password

2.2.3 To Lock/Unlock Security Section

2.2.3.1 To Lock Security Section

2.2.3.2 To Unlock Security Section

2.2.4 To Safely Remove Data Safe II

2.2.5 Setup Options

2.2.6 To Uninstall SecureDrive EX

2.2.7 Other Functions

2.3 Using One Touch Backup (OTB)

2.3.1 To Install PCCloneEX

2.3.2 Regular File Backup Functions

2.3.2.1 To Backup File

2.3.2.2 To Restore File

2.3.2.3 To Delete Backup File

2.3.3 Quick Launch

2.3.3.1 To Backup File using Quick Launch

2.3.4 To Backup File using One Touch Backup

2.3.5 File Manager

2.3.6 Setup

2.3.7 Other functions

3 Appendix

3.1 Product Specifications

3.2 Supporting OS

3.3 Disclaimer

3.4 Trademark Acknowledements

1. Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing

Data Safe II, a Leather HDD Enclosure. You
have made an excellent choice and we hope you will enjoy all of its capabilities. The
product offers a new concept of mobile data stor age which features safety and user
friendliness. Please read through the user manual carefully before using the
product, and follow all of the procedures in the manual to fully enjoy all features of
the product.

1.1 Safety Precautions

Please observe all safety precautions before using

Data Safe II. Please

follow all procedures outlined in this manual to correctly operate the device.

Warnings: This mark indicates actions that could lead to

serious injury to personnel operating the device or
damage to the device if ignored or handled
incorrectly.

z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the device that is not

described in this guide.

z Do not place the device in contact with water or any other li quids. The device is

NOT designed to be liquid proof of any sort.

z In the event of liquid entry into interior of device, immediately disconnect the

device from the computer. Contin uing use of the device may result in fire or

electrical shock. Please consult your product distributor or the closest support

center.

z To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not connect or disconnect the device with

wet hands.

z Do not place the device near a heat source or directly expose it to flame or

heat.

z Never place the device in vicinity of equipments generating strong

electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause

malfunctions or data corruption and loss.

1.2 System Requirments

Below are minimum hardware and software requirements that must be satisfied to
ensure the device function properly.

z Computer : IBM PC/AT Compatible Personal computers
z Supported OS:

IBM PC Compatible :

-Microsoft Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP / Windows 2003 Server / Vista
Mac OS :

-Mac OS 9.x and 10.x or higher (FAT32 format only)
Linux :

-Linux 2.4 or higher (FAT32 format only)

z CPU: Pentium or above
z Memory: Minimum of 32MB of RAM
z Display card: Compatible with VESA standard
z User Authority: Administrator
z Optical drives: CD ROM or CD ROM compatible device
z Free hard disk space – no less than 16 MB (3MB for Win 98 driver

and 30MB for Personal Backup application)

NOTE:

Windows 98 SE does not support default mass storage driver. Please
follow the instructions below to install the driver.

z Turn on the computer
z Connect

Data Safe II to the USB port of the computer using

USB cable in the package.

z Place the driver CD enclosed in the package into the CD ROM drive of the

computer.

z Windows 98 SE will automatically detect the newly connected

Data Safe II and a dialog box “Add New Hardware” will pop up. Please
follow the step-by-step instructions to properly install the driver.

1.3 Package Content

Name/Description Quantity

HDD Enclosure Main Unit 1
25cm USB Cable 1
60cm USB Cable 1
Stylish Carrying Case 2
Driver and Software CD 1
User Manual 1

1.4 Product Views

Top View
POWER LED

R/W LED
Front View

USB Port DC ON/OFF Switch COPY

1.5 Product Feature Overview

z

Classy Leather Coated Craftsmanship

Data Safe II brings luxury and simplicity into your daily digital

lives.

z Maximum Data Security (SecureDrive EX)

With SecureDrive EX application software, you can protect your device
with password log-in and partition your device into “Public” and “Security”
sections.

 Public Section – Public Section does not support password protection.

You can still perform every basic function described in the “Basic
Functions” section.

 Security Section – Security is not accessible without security login.

Only login software is available in the section when locked. Please
note that AP Area cannot be read/written when locked.

2. Operating Instrucitons

Warnings: The device is fully compatible for basic functions

with computers specified at “System Requirements”
session, however, both SecureDrive EX and PCClone
EX DO NOT work on Mac OS and Linux OS.

2.1 Basic Functions

2.1.1 Plug & Play Feature

When you connect the device into the USB port of your computer, a “Remov able
Disk” icon will appear in the file manager window as shown above. On
Macintosh machines, you can notice the disk icon in the “Desktop” once you
plug in the device into the USB port.

In Linux OS, you can mount the device executing the following instructions.

■ Execute cd/etc/sysconfig/ (cat/etc/sysconfig/hwconf | more)

■ Check the device information in hwconf，write down the mount point.

■ Make a directory in/mnt (ex: mkdir/mnt/usbHD)

■ Then, execute mount/dev/sda1 /mnt/usbHD (if mount point was .dev/sda)

2.1.2 To Read & Write

You can retrieve or store files in the device as operating with a hard disk. The
read/write operation of the device is the same as that of a hard disk.

2.1.3 To Remove Device

To minimize risks of data loss on Windows ME, 2000 and XP OS, please follow the
removal procedures as follows:

 You can find the safe removal icon in your computer’s notification

area.

 Double click the “safe removal” icon; the “Unplug or Eject Hardware”

window will pop up.

 You can select the device you want to remove . Then, cl ick the [Stop ]

button. You can safely unplug the device from the USB port of your
computer after.

Warning: Before removing the USB device, make sure the

LED is not flashing. There is traffic going on
between the host computer and the USB device
when the LED flashes quickly. Do NOT remove the
USB device at this moment. Violation may cause
data loss or even damages to the

Data

Safe II.

Warning: If you do not follow the safe removal procedures on

Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP
operating systems, data loss may occur due to “write
cache” issue.

On Macintosh operating systems, you can drag the removable disk icon into the
trash. This action will perform the “Eject” function.

On Linux operating system, please follow the “demount” procedure to demount the
device.

2.2 Using SecureDrive Ex Software

With SecureDrive EX application software, you can protect your device with
password and partition your device into “Public” and “Security” sections.

Warning: The Partitioning action will delete all the data in the

device. The action is not reversible. Please back up
all necessary data, and close all the active programs
and windows on the computer before performing
this action.

2.2.1 To Install SecureDrive EX

Warning: SecureDrive Ex is only able to handle one device

at one time. The SecureDrive EX may not perform
properly or even cause data loss if more than one
device is being worked on.

1. Connect Data Safe II
to the host computer by the USB
cable provided.

2. Insert SecureDrive EX installation
CD into CD ROM drive,
SecureDrive EX window will
automatically pop up. If nothing
appears after a few moments,
please double-click on Setup.exe
under “My Computer” -> CD ROM
drive.

3. Please click on the SecureDrive EX
License Agreement and read
through the agreement for legal
usage.

4. Place a check in the box and then
click "Next".

5. A dialog box will pop asking for
firmware update confirmation. All
data will be deleted permanently
if executed. Click “Yes” to
continue or click “No” to cancel
firmware update.

6. The firmware update process
should not take more than 1
minute depending on the host
computer capability.

7. When the process is completed,
please turn off

Data

Safe II and disconnect it from the
host computer.

8. Please reconnect
Data Safe II to the host computer
and turn on its power to proceed.

9. As shown in the diagram,

Data Safe II storage
will be divided into two sections,
namely security section and public
section.

10. The capacities of two sections can
be adjusted by clicking and
dragging the pointer horizontally.
You can also customize a specific
size by typing into the appropriate
box.

11. Click “Next” to continue the
partitioning process.

12. A dialog box will pop up asking for
partitioning confirmation. All data
will be deleted permanently if
executed. Click “Yes” to continue
partitioning process or “No” to
cancel action.

13. Partitioning process should not
exceed 3 minutes depending on
the computer capability. Please
turn off

Data Safe II
and disconnect from host
computer.

14. Data Safe II

15. A window will pop up requesting
for further instruction. Highlight
“Run the program” option and
click “OK” to continue installation
process.