Prestigio Data Safe II User Manual
Prestigio Data Safe II User Manual

Prestigio Data Safe II User Manual

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Data Safe II
USB2.0 External HDD
User's Manual
Version 2.0

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  • Page 1 Data Safe II USB2.0 External HDD User’s Manual Version 2.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    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 storage which features safety and user friendliness.
  • Page 4: System Requirements

    Place the driver CD enclosed in the package into the CD ROM drive of the computer. 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.
  • Page 5: Package Content

    USB Port DC ON/OFF Switch COPY 1.5 Product Feature Overview Classy Leather Coated Craftsmanship Data Safe II brings luxury and simplicity into your daily digital lives. 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”...
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    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.
  • Page 7: To Read & Write

    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 &...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Using Securedrive Ex Software

    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...
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 13. Partitioning process should not exceed 3 minutes depending on the computer capability. Please turn off Data Safe II and disconnect from host computer. Data Safe II 15. A window will pop up requesting for further instruction. Highlight “Run the program” option and click “OK”...
  • Page 13: Setting Your Own Password

    16 characters consisting of English alphabets and numerical characters. Please make sure to write down your password and store it at a safe place where you can always remember. Please connect Data Safe II to the host computer and turn on its power for further actions.
  • Page 14 1. A window will pop up requesting for further instruction. Highlight “Run the program” option and click “OK” to continue. 2. Click on the red "Lock" icon to unlock security section. 3. A small window will pop up indicating unlocking sequence is in process.
  • Page 15: To Lock/Unlock Security Section

    “Cancel” to return to main menu. 2.2.3 To Lock/Unlock Security Section Please make sure that Data Safe II is connected to the host computer and its power is ON. 2.2.3.1 To Lock Security Section Click on “My Computer”.
  • Page 16 As mentioned in other section, a blue “Unlock” icon indicates an open security section. To lock up, click on blue “Unlock” icon or the HDD graphic to initiate locking sequence. A small window will pop up indicating locking sequence is in process.
  • Page 17 A red “Lock” icon indicates security section has been successfully locked up. The password input request will also be displayed. 5. Click on “My Computer”. 6. Security Section is now replaced by AP drive indicating it is locked up for data input/output. Click on “My Computer”.
  • Page 18 As mentioned in above session, a red “Lock” icon indicates the security section is locked up. To unlock, simply type in your password in the text field and either click on “return” icon or click on the red “Lock” icon to initiate unlocking sequence.
  • Page 19: To Safely Remove

    Warning: When performing he lock and unlock actions with the device, please make sure there is no other applications or programs running or document not closed on the device. Violation may cause data loss or damage if so. 2.2.4 To Safely Remove Data Safe II...
  • Page 20 1. Regardless the state of the security area (lock/unlock), Data Safe II can be safely removed from the host computer. 2. Click on the transfer cable to remove the Data Safe 3. A dialog box will pop confirming the removal of Data Safe II.
  • Page 21 Data Safe II and reconnect it to the host computer. 2.2.5 Setup Please make sure that Data Safe II is connected to the host computer and its power is ON. Click on “Setup” icon. The “Setup” menu will pop up for...
  • Page 22: To Uninstall Securedrive Ex

    “Cancel” to exit Setup menu. 2.2.7 To Uninstall SecureDrive EX Please make sure that Data Safe II is connected to the host computer and its power is ON. Warning: After uninstalling SecureDrive Ex, all data in Data Safe II will be deleted permanently.
  • Page 23 cancel action. A dialog box will pop up requesting confirmation. Click “Yes” to continue or “No” to cancel action.
  • Page 24: Other Functions

    SecureDrive EX has been removed successfully. Click "Quit" to ext. Data Safe II is now restored to a regular external hard drive. 2.2.8 Other Functions Click on the "SecureDrive EX" icon for the detailed software specification. Please click on “?” icon at the top right...
  • Page 25: Using One Touch Backup (Otb)

    2.3 Using One Touch Backup (OTB) Warning: Data Safe II must be unlocked before executing any PCClone EX operations. Please make sure Data Safe II is unlocked during all PCClone EX operations. Violation may result in data loss or damage.
  • Page 26 17. Please read through the license agreement in detail. 18. If user accepts the agreement, please click “Agree” to continue or “Quit” to cancel installation. 19. Please specify the installation path of PCClonEX. You can also click on “Browse” to examine the tree diagram.
  • Page 27: Regular File Backup Functions

    The program can only be used with the device shipped within the package. Any other devices will not work with this program. 2.3.2 Regular File Backup Functions Please make sure that Data Safe II is connected to the host computer and its power is ON.
  • Page 28: To Backup File

    2.3.2.1 To Backup File 1. Click on “PCCloneEX” desktop shortcut to execute program.. 2. Click on “File Backup” tab to specify Backup/Restore paths. 3. Under “Files Backup” column, place check mark(s) at the file(s)/folder(s) that are to be backed up. 4.
  • Page 29: To Restore File

    6. Another dialog box will pop up when the process is completed. Please click “OK” to exit. 7. The selected file(s)/folder(s) have been backed up from the host computer to Data Safe II successfully. Warning: There is a hidden root directory F: FNet in Data Safe...
  • Page 30: To Delete Backup File

    1. Click on “PCCloneEX” desktop shortcut to execute program. 2. Click on “File Backup” tab to specify Backup/Restore paths. 3. Under USB Device column, select folder(s)/file(s) that are ready to be restored. 4. Click on “Restore” to start restoring process. A dialog box will pop up confirming action.
  • Page 31: Quick Launch

    For first time use, please refer to “To File Backup” session for selecting preferred files to back up and “Setup session” for hotkey setup. Please make sure that Data Safe II is connected to the host computer and its power is ON. 2.3.3.1 To Backup File using Quick Launch...
  • Page 32: To Backup File Using One Touch Backup

    2.3.4 To Backup File using One Touch Backup This function allows user to backup selected folder(s)/file(s) by only pressing one button on Data Safe II. Please be advised that this function is not supported by Windows 98 or Windows ME editions. Please make sure that Data Safe II is connected to the host computer and its power is ON.
  • Page 33 2. Simply press the “COPY” button on the external casing COPY 3. A dialog box will pop out confirming the File backup action. Click on “Start” or press the “COPY” button on Data Safe II again to continue. Click “Cancel” to cancel action.
  • Page 34: File Manager

    Windows Explorer. PC Users is free to drag folder(s)/file(s) back and forth between the host computer hard drive and Data Safe II. It is a feature designed for users to manage their folder(s)/file(s) without having to use “Windows Explorer” or “My Computer”.
  • Page 35: Other Functions

    There are two types of file backup. First function, “Add files to Type existing backup”, only backs up additional folder(s)/file(s) to Data Safe II; while the other one, “Discard and replace existing backup”, duplicates all folder(s)/file(s) from the host computer to Data Safe II.
  • Page 36 Please click on “About” icon at the top right screen to review further specs of the program. Please click on “Help” icon at the top right to display Help Center, a tutorial tool that helps user to better use PCClone EX.
  • Page 37: Appendix

    3. Appendix 3.1 Product Specifications Product Features Data Safe II USB HDD Enclosure with 1-Botton Backup & Security functions, and soft-touch button control. Interface USB2.0 Interface HDD Type 2.5 inches Serial ATA HDD HDD Capacity 120 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 GB...
  • Page 38 IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 2003 Server are either registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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