Connecting And Starting Your Pro Drive; Backup Solutions - SimpleTech Pro Drive FP-UFE/1TB User Manual

Connecting and Starting Your Pro Drive

Connecting and Starting Your Pro Drive
Setting up your Pro Drive is quick and easy.
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To set up your drive:
Plug the AC power into the appropriate AC outlet, connect the power
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cable to the power port on the back of the drive (see illustration) and turn
on the Pro Drive using the power button (see illustration)
Connect a data cable (only one) between the drive and your computer.
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Your Pro Drive should be ready to access in My Computer (Windows) or on
your Mac desktop as a new disk drive volume.

Backup Solutions

Your Pro Drive comes with unbeatable online and local backup software.
• Fabrik Local Backup (FLB)
FLB is an easy to use local backup program for backing up and restoring
files from an external hard drive. Information on how to use FLB is
available in the online help which can be accessed from any screen within
the software. Once you have set up your initial backup, you can schedule
regular backups to occur at the time of your choice.
• Fabrik Ultimate Backup (FUB)
FUB is a powerful offsite backup service that enables you to backup your
files to an offsite server securely. You are entitled to a free limited storage
account with an option to upgrade to an unlimited storage plan for a low
monthly fee. For more information on Fabrik Ultimate Backup, visit
backup.fabrik.com.
To begin the installation, double-click the launcher located in the Fabrik
Backup Solutions folder of the Pro Drive. For additional information visit
www.simpletech.com/support
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Pro Drive User Guide
a. eSATA connections: Make sure you have an available eSATA port on
your PC and connect an eSATA cable (not provided) between your
drive and the computer. For more information about eSATA, refer to
eSATA Cables and Interface Cards
a. USB connections: Connect the USB cable (provided) between your
drive and a USB port on your computer.
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