Freecom Hard Drive XS 3.0 2TB
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1. INNOVATIVE GERMAN QUALITY USER MANUAL HARD DRIVE XS 3 0 EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE 3 5 USB 3 0 Rev 942 Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 Dear user Thank you for choosing the external Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 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 Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 external hard drive Power adaptor amp power cord Data cable USB 3 0 Manual safety manual pre installed on the hard drive Quick Install Guide Warning All rights reserved The products named in this manual are only used for identification 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 cannot be made liable for any damages loss of data or damage following thereof whatsoever including without limitation damages for loss of business profits business interruption loss of business information or other pecuniary loss arisi2. indicating the date of purchase product and serial number is presented together with the defective product and a Freecom RMA number received from the Freecom Website or given by a Freecom Service Center Freecom reserves the right to refuse the free of charge guarantee services when the date of purchase of the product cannot be proven This guarantee will not apply ifthe RMA number is missing the serial number on the product has been altered removed or made illegible This guarantee covers only the hardware components packaged with the product This guarantee covers none of the following a any consumable supplied with the product such as media or batteries D damage to or loss of any software programs data or removable storage media c any damage resulting from adaptations changes or adjustments which may have been made to the product without the prior written consent of Freecom d att empted repair by any party other than authorized by Freecom and e accidents lightning water fire or any other such cause beyond the reasonable control of Freecom With respect to all services provided Freecom is not responsible for any damage to or loss of any programs data or other information stored on any media or any part of any product serviced Freecom is not liablefor the consequence of business loss in case of system failure Be sure to exclude all parts not covered by this guarantee prior to returning the product to Freecom Freecom is no
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4. Description primary partition is a volume you create using free space on a basic disk Windows and other operating systems can start from a primary partition Y ou can create up to four primary partitions or three primary partitions and an extended partition lt Back 7 Nowyoucan 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 Hard Drive XS 3 0 under Windows XP Vista 7 how to create more than one partition Specify Partition Size Choose a partition size that is between the maximum and minimum sizes Maxium disk space in megabytes 19540 Minimum disk space in MB 8 Partition size in MB 19540 559 8 Assign a drive letter to your hard disk Normally you can use the default options Click on Next 11 Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 select Perform a quick format and click on Next Partition Wizard Format Partition To store data on this partition you must format it first Choose whether you want to format this partition and if so what settings you want to use Do not format this partition Format this partition with the following settings File system FAT 32 v Allocation unit size Default m Volume label FREECOM HDD Perform a quick format e hle an 9 Selecttheformatting option Format this partition with the following settings Ch
5. com to always have a backup of these files in case you accidentally reformat the drive or delete these files from the drive Saving these files from the external hard drive to your computer is easy 1 Click on the button Save Freecom files 2 All provided data on the hard drive will be saved to the folder Freecom in My Documents I FReeCOM HARD DRIVE XS 3 0 Hardware Installation Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1 Connecttheinterface cable to the Freecom Hard Drive XS gt 2 Connectthecable ofthe power supply tothe Freecom Hard 1 Drive XS 3 0 and the power supply itself to the socket WW VV 3 Connect the interface cable to the interface port of your computer Safely remove the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 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 off the device Failing to do so may result in data loss Chapter 2 Driver Installation Under Windows XP Vista and Windows 7 a separate Freecom driver is not required The drivers will be installed automatically by the operating system after plugging in the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 into the USB port of the computer Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 Chapter 3 Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 3 1 General information Your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 was partitioned and formatted to provide y
6. d click on Next 13 Selecttheformatting option Formatthis partition with thefollowing settings Choose either FAT32 or NTFS the Allocation unit size should remain on Default Finally select Perform a quick format and click on Next 14 Click on Finish to complete partitioning Your partition will be formatted now and is ready to use 15 WARRANTY valid in Europe Turkey only We thank you for purchasing this Freecom product and hope you will enjoy using it In order to avoid unnecessary inconvenience on your part we suggest reading the quick install guide instruction manual and any additional electronic and or printed manuals When problems occur we have a database with Frequently Asked Questions FAQ on our Freecom website www freecom com please check this site before you contact the helpdesk Your Guarantee All Freecom products come with unlimited technical phone and web support By this Guarantee Freecom warrants their products to be free from defects in material and work manship for a period listed below from the date of its original purchase If during this period of guarantee the product proves defective due to improper materials or workmanship Freecom will without charge for labour or parts at its sole discretion repair or replace the product or its defective parts upon the terms and conditions set out below Conditions This guarantee will be granted only when the original invoice or sales receipt
7. hould be equipped with an USB 3 0 port 4 General Information Precautionary measures To ensure that your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 functions properly please take note of the following precautions If these are not followed you may void your warranty and damage the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 Safely remove the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 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 off the device Failing to do so may result in data loss Do not drop the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 or expose it to other kinds of sudden mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 Do not use the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 when the ambient temperature is below 10 C or above 35 C If the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 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 Hard Drive XS 3 0 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 e Donotuse the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 in a dusty environment Dust inside the e
8. ing your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 under Windows XP Vista 7 3 3 1 Deleting a partition on the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 under Windows XP Vista 7 Click with the right mouse button on the My Computer icon on your desktop Select the option Manage Select the option Storage gt Disk Management Choose your external Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 and right click on the partition Er ac oe us Select Delete Partition and confirm by clicking on Yes The partition will be deleted now 3 3 2 Creating a partition on the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 under Windows XP Vista 7 The following steps will guide you through the process of creating partitions on your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 After this procedure your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 will be ready for use and it will be allocated a drive letter Click with the right mouse button on the My Computer icon on your desktop Select the option Manage Select the option Storage gt Disk Management pe SE qe s Choose the hard disk which is unallocated Ensure that the entire drive is unallocated Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 J Be denn Wee pen ali xl HE g de sd Compie Management Local tare tay Tepe Fe ptem tots Capacity Fore Space Fore Cirrus rem Took Tes ct Pattin HIPS Haste prian amc a 1 D oiu viene GUOATENIGEX Peter Base PATH Heatin 0 i fgg Trel Folien fetio he
9. nclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction Opening the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 will void the warranty Since USB 3 0 is backwards compatible with USB 1 1 2 0 the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 can be connected to all USB ports When connected to a USB 1 1 2 0 port however the performance data transfer rate of the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 will be much lower than when the drive is connected to a USB 3 0 port e Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 The hi speed data transfer through the USB 3 0 interface makes it ideally suitable for data storage file sharing backup archiving audio playback and all applications that need fast file access For your convenience the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 has been partitioned 1 partition and pre formatted FAT32 file system The FAT32 format ensures maximum interchangeability of the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 between different computers Should you choose to format the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 in another file system e g NTFS please be aware of possible problems when connecting the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 to another computer than the one you used for formatting Saving Freecom data The user manuals and complementary software when applicable are pre loaded onto the hard drive We recommend that you save these files to your computer My Documents Free
10. ng out of the use of or inability to use this Freecom product even if Freecom has been advised of the possibility of such damages We reserve the right to upgrade our products in keeping with technological advances Table of Contents User manual General Information eee eese tete tn tentata ente tn sta oa tot soa tans page 4 Precautlionary miedsUl S 5 r page 5 Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 ee eese page 6 Saving Freecom data page 6 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation csessssssssssssecssssssssscsssscsecsssscsssscsssecsessssessssecsssscseescseesssecsssncseesees page 7 Chapter 2 Driver Installation don RU ERROR ERR page 7 Chapter 3 Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 eese page 8 O 2009 Freecom Technologies Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 General Information The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure trouble free operation System requirements In order to use the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 following components are needed e ntel Pentium IIl AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher e 512 MB RAM or higher e Available USB 3 0 port Internet connection for online warranty registration and software updates and downloads e Operating system Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 To achieve optimal performance from the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 your PC s
11. oose either FAT32 or NTFS the Allocation unit size should remain on Default Finally 10 Click on Finish to complete the partitioning of your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 Your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 will be formatted now and is ready to use afterwards New Partition Wizard Completing the New Partition Wizard You have successfully completed the New Partition Wizard You selected the following settings Disk selected Disk 2 Partition size 19540 MB Drive letter or path File system FAT 32 Allocation unit size Default Volume label Freecorn HDD m Flick Format Yeo CS To close this wizard click Finish 12 Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 3 3 3 Creating two or more partitions on the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 under D e P Windows XP Vista 7 Select the option Manage Select the option Storage gt Disk Management Select Extended partition and click on Next Repeat the steps from the previous chapter Creating a partition on the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 under Windows XP Vista 7 for creating the first partition Click with the right mouse button on the My Computer icon on your desktop Right click on the unallocated space of your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 and select the option New partition The New Partition Wizard opens Click on Next New Partition Wizard Select Partition Type There are three types of partitions primary e
12. ou with the maximum available capacity and compatibility FAT32 was chosen asfile system to assure that you will be able to read your files on any PC It is recommended not to change the current configuration of your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 For some users another file system might fit better for their needs This manual describes current limitations of most common file systems and Instructions to enable you to adapt the Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 to your needs 3 2 File System features Please refer to the tables below for an overview File systems supported by different operating systems Mac OS X yes GS only read yes Operating system E Windows XP Vista 7 wcosxwax t usom ers mcosxmsx t usem rs wcosxmex t usem 3 FAT partitions larger than 2 GB can only be administrated by Windows XP Vista 7 Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 Example for different partitions with different file systems on one Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 The example above is a good solution for Windows XP Vista 7 users who sometimes exchange data with Macs For storing the data under Windows XP Vista 7 both partitions can be used As the NTFS file system can only be read by Mac data to be used on these operating systems must be stored on the FAT32 partition Please follow the steps below to adapt the Hard Drive XS 3 0 for your needs 3 3 Partition
13. t liable for any loss or damage to these items If during the repair of the product the contents of the hard drive are altered deleted or in any way modified Freecom is not liable whatsoever Repair parts and replacement products will be provided on an exchange basis and will be either new equivalent to new or reconditioned All replaced parts and products become the property of Freecom The period of guarantee for any product or part repaired or re placed in warranty shall be the balance of the original guarantee Repairs or replacements on product or parts out of warranty carry 6 six months guarantee YEAR WARRANTY
14. x FATI Hetty A4 Gl 1 Ha Dr FB tow leer EN Pub Rae FATED Hear dig LAS slits A H qM Performance Loge and Marts Lora og Pattin Bas FATE Hase UnknceePurbton LODS MB Ho D lt wn Painon foe HIER Haw UrknewenPurtbkm AUN ON 2 04 Besecable Thor age Dick Ded greets Dich Paese a 5 Senor and Applet WI al WIN 2008 ic T4 Stab 100 MB PAT a E ENTIS 3 7 GB 5 Orire hasti haakt Unkrcesn Partitions bisakiy Chyen Liruadoccatecd Ba CATES ik 7a 14 72 Orie Bac 5 Click with the right mouse button on the unallocated area and select the option New Partition The New Partition Wizard opens Click on Next New Partition Wizard Welcome to the New Partition Wizard This wizard helps you create a partition on a basic disk basic disk is a physical disk that contains primary partitions extended partitions and logical drives You can use any version of Windows or MS DOS to gain access to partitions on basic disks To continue click Next Cancel 10 Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 6 Select Primary partition and click on Next Select Partition Type There are three types of partitions primary extended and logical Select the partition you want to create Extended partition Logical drive
15. xtended and logical Select the partition you want to create Primary partition Description An extended partition is a portion of a Master Boot Record MBA basic disk that can contain logical drives Use an extended partition if you want to have more than four volumes on your MBR basic disk C 7 Now you can adjust the size of your partition Enter the size and click on Next New Partition Wizard Specify Partition Size Choose a partition size that is between the maximum and minimum sizes Maxium disk space in megabytes 9539 Minimum disk space in MB 8 Partition size in MB 9538 13 Freecom Hard Drive XS 3 0 8 Click on Finish to create the Extended partition The unallocated space now changed to Free space New Partition Wizard Completing the New Partition Wizard You have successfully completed the New Partition Wizard You selected the following settings EET A Disk selected Disk 2 Partition size 3538 MB To close this wizard click Finish Vae Ha ifs E pg eee COMCATEMIGEe Paten Bae PATHE Healthy Showed Folders Petion Ie AM GR l Ha Uri Local ihag ard Sree leomhan Ba PAP Healy s aed im Ux E MB Pertormance bogs and Mts bear Pattin Bae FATES nag S30 Ux
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