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USER'S GUIDE
DATA TANK
EXTERNAL
DUAL DISK
HARD DRIVE
/
3.5"
USB 2.0
/
FIREWIRE 400 / 800
WIN & MAc
Rev. 640

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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE DATA TANK EXTERNAL DUAL DISK HARD DRIVE 3.5" USB 2.0 FIREWIRE 400 / 800 WIN & MAc Rev. 640...
  • Page 2 This device is designed for office and home use. Caution! This is a EN 55022 Class B device. Freecom shall assume no liability for damages of any kind, for loss of data or any conse- quential claims resulting therefrom (including, and without restriction, claims relating to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Freecom DataTank Configuration Software (PC) ............. Page 13 Installing the Freecom Software (Mac) ................ Page 21 Sync Button and the Freecom Personal Media Suite User Interface (PC) ..Page 22 Using the Freecom Backup Software (PC) ..............Page 36 Chapter 5: Partitioning the Freecom DataTank (PC) ..............

  • Page 4: General Information

    General Information Your system needs to meet the following hardware and software requirements for the device to function properly. System requirements To use the Freecom DataTank, you will require the following components: • Intel/AMD CPU 700 MHz or faster •...
  • Page 5 When using the Freecom Personal Media Suite software, please be aware that all files in the SYNC folder on the Freecom DataTank are linked to the original files on your PC or network. If you delete a file in the SYNC folder, its original will be deleted dur- ing the next synchronization, too! To avoid this, you have to ‘Split From Original’...

  • Page 6: Freecom Datatank

    For you convenience, the Freecom DataTank is partitioned (one partition) and prefor- matted before shipment (NTFS file system). If you want to format the Freecom DataTank using a different file system, you should first consider the potential problems you may encounter when using the Freecom DataTank with a computer other than the one used to format the device.

  • Page 7: Installing The Freecom Software (Pc)

    Installing the Freecom software Chapter 1: Installing the Freecom Software (PC) Before you can use the Sync button on your Freecom DataTank, you first need to install the Freecom Personal Media Suite. To use the encryption function, you will need to install the Freecom DataTank Configuration Software.
  • Page 8 "Yes". Note: Clicking on "No" ends the installation. Select the folder where the Freecom programs will appear in the start menu. 5. Default target folder is C:\Program Files\Freecom. You can select a different target folder for the program files by selecting another folder on your hard disk.
  • Page 9 Freecom Media Suite, the Freecom DataTank Configuration Software and the Freecom Backup Software. The Freecom Personal Media Suite enables you to compress and encrypt your files, synchronize files stored on your computer locally with those on the DataTank and configure your system to run certain applications and files each time the DataTank is connected to your computer.
  • Page 10 In order to remove the Freecom Software from your computer, please proceed as fol- lows: 1. Click "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel" - "Software" - "Freecom DataTank" - "Remove Freecom DataTank". 2. Once the software has been uninstalled, the following confi rm window appears on...

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    3. Plug the cable into the port (USB or Firewire) on your computer. Because USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1, you can connect the Freecom DataTank to any USB port. Please note however that USB 2.0 ports support signifi cantly...
  • Page 12 . Power switch Please turn the Freecom DataTank off when it is not in use. This conserves electricity and extends the life of the built-in hard drive. The power switch is located on the back side of the Freecom DataTank.

  • Page 13: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Chapter : Driver Installation Your computer will not require a special Freecom driver if you are using Windows 2000 / XP or MacOS X. The required driver is automatically installed by the operating system when the cable is plugged into your computer.
  • Page 14 Freecom DataTank In the next window, you are prompted whether to create an encrypted drive. When the "Create encrypted drive" option is selected, you can move the slider to the desired posi- tion (in %) and then enter your password twice in the two designated fields: "Type the password"...
  • Page 15 Freecom DataTank Configuration Software Check "Please confirm that all current data on the DataTank will be deleted". Click "Next" to continue. You are prompted one last time to confirm that you want to apply the new configuration. To save the configuration, click "Yes".
  • Page 16 Freecom DataTank 4.1. Fast (striping) In the Fast mode, the hard drives on your DataTank are merged and the files are trans- ferred to the two drives by turns, i.e., one file to drive 1 and the next one to drive 2. This has the distinct advantage of significantly speeding up reading and writing versus using several separate hard drives.
  • Page 17 Freecom DataTank Configuration Software Check "Please confirm that all current data on the DataTank will be deleted". Click "Next" to continue. You are prompted one last time to confirm that you want to apply the new configuration. To save the configuration, click "Yes".
  • Page 18 Freecom DataTank 4.1. Safe (mirroring) In the Safe mode, all data on the first drive is also mirrored on the second drive. As a result, only half of the entire storage space on your DataTank is available for use. This offers the benefit of high level data security as a backup copy of your data is always made.
  • Page 19 Freecom DataTank Configuration Software Check "Please confirm that all current data on the DataTank will be deleted". Click "Next" to continue. You are prompted one last time to confirm that you want to apply the new configuration. To save the configuration, click "Yes".
  • Page 20 Freecom DataTank 4. Encryption You will need to install the Freecom DataTank Configuration Software before you can use the Encryption button on the front of your DataTank. You must have create an encrpyted drive in the datatank config software in order to use the encryption button.

  • Page 21: Installing The Freecom Software (Mac)

    Installing the Freecom Software 4. Installing the Freecom software (Mac) 1. Insert the Freecom DataTank Software & Manual CD into your CD drive. 2. Click the "Download Freecom Software" button. (http://www.freecomdemo.com/ mac/datatank.htm).

  • Page 22: Sync Button And The Freecom Personal Media Suite User Interface (Pc)

    4.4 Sync Button and the User Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite (PC) The SYNC button only works if the Freecom Personal Media Suite Software is installed on your computer. The synchronization process occurs simply by the push of a button.
  • Page 23 Freecom DataTank is connected to your PC. Automatically start, for example, the last document you were working on, MP3 play lists, your favourite film and much more. These files do not have to be on your Freecom DataTank for this.
  • Page 24 2. Click on "Change folder" and select the folder on your Freecom DataTank whose content is to be compressed and encrypted. 3. Alternatively, you can create a new folder to be encrypted on your Freecom DataTank using the "Change folder" function by clicking on "Create new folder", naming the folder (e.g.
  • Page 25 2. Click on "Open folder" in order to open the Secure&Compress folder. 3. If the Freecom Personal Media Suite is already open and has started minimised in the taskbar, you can also open the Secure&Compress folder with a right-click on the taskbar symbol of the Freecom Personal Media Suite: 4.
  • Page 26 4.6.6 Changing the password 1. Open the Freecom Personal Media Suite and select the tab "Secure&Compress". 2. Click on "Change password". The following window opens: 3. Please enter your current password in the top input field. Enter your new password...
  • Page 27 The computer serves as origin of the data. This data can be processed on any number of other computers. Example: You create a document at work and want to work on it at home (Freecom Personal Media Suite is installed on your PC at work): •...
  • Page 28 "Select folder" function by clicking on "Create new folder", naming the folder (e.g. "SYNC") and selecting it. 3. Click on "Complete" so that the new folder is created. Then opens the Freecom SYNC folder. Important: The selected folder may not contain any files or folders! 4.. Opening the SYNC folder...
  • Page 29 4.. Synchronisation of files and folders There are three possibilities for the synchronization of your files: 1. Press the SYNC button of your Freecom Freecom DataTank. Your data is now syn- chronised. 2. Synchronisation of the data when your Freecom DataTank is connected to your computer.
  • Page 30 All files you want to work with on another computer have to be opened directly out of the Freecom SYNC folder! You should not copy them to another hard disk, as this might cause a later synchronization to perform incorrectly.
  • Page 31 Sync Button and the User Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite 3. A status window appears. Please select "Update" if you wish to synchronize the file or otherwise select "Cancel". If you choose not to synchronize the file (Cancel) you will be able to synchronize this file during the next synchronization.
  • Page 32 Freecom DataTank 4..11 Handling deleted files Deleting files on either the primary computer or the SYNC folder on the Freecom DataTank results in a red X next to the file during the next synchronization. This indicates that the file has been deleted and that its counterpart will be deleted, too.
  • Page 33 Sync Button and the User Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite 3. Select "Update" and "Split From Original". 4. Select "Yes".
  • Page 34 Freecom DataTank 4..1 Office use The Freecom Freecom DataTank is ideal for making a local backup, which stores your data independently from your network or local computer. Simply ‘send to’ your important files and directories to the SYNC folder on the Freecom Freecom DataTank and update your backup from time to time click "Sync now".
  • Page 35 The Freecom DataTank is ideal for making a safety backup, which stores your data independently from your computer. Simply 'send to' your important files and directories to the SYNC folder on the Freecom DataTank and update your backup from time to time click "Sync now".

  • Page 36: Using The Freecom Backup Software (Pc)

    The "Freecom Backup Software" serves to back up personal and business data from internal file media (e.g. hard disk) onto external Freecom drives. It makes it possible to back up all data from individual hard disks, as well as data or data types individually specified by the user.
  • Page 37 Using the Freecom Backup Software 4.. Selection of the files to back up For selecting the files to be backed up, there are three different options available: 1. My documents and settings contains the "My Documents" folder, Internet Favourites, as well as the desktop of the logged-in user.
  • Page 38 Select either My documents and Settings or All documents and settings on this computer and then click on "Next". A list of available Freecom drives is displayed then: Select the drive to which you want to back up your data. You can open the advanced backup options by clicking on the Options button.
  • Page 39 Using the Freecom Backup Software The modes Full backup (complete data backup) and Incremental backup (appending data backup) are available. 1. Full backup means that at every backup a new directory is created with all data to be backed up.
  • Page 40 Freecom DataTank 4..6 Summary of the settings made A summary of the settings you made is displayed then. Click on "Back" to make changes or click on "Complete" to accept the settings and to start the backup. 4.. Backup While the backup is in progress a window is displayed showing the status of the backup.
  • Page 41 Using the Freecom Backup Software 4.. User-defined backup Select “Let me choose what to backup” if you would rather determine yourself which files should be backed up. 4.. Select drives This window lists the drives from which a backup can be made. By clicking on "Add" you can select further folders.
  • Page 42 Freecom DataTank 4..10 File types to back up In the following window you can select which types of files should be backed up. This prevents unwanted files (such as temporary files) from being backed up. A list of the most common files types is presented. Click the "Add" button to add a further file types.
  • Page 43 Using the Freecom Backup Software 4..11 Add extensions When you click on "Add" a list of all known file types is displayed. Select the file types you need. In case the file name extension you are looking for is not on the list, then you can define it yourself.
  • Page 44 Freecom DataTank 4..1 Summary of the settings made The settings you have made are now listed for review. Click on "Back" if you want to make changes or click on "Complete" to start the backup. 4..14 Backup While the backup is in progress a window is displayed showing the status of the backup.
  • Page 45 Using the Freecom Backup Software 4. Advanced Mode 4..1 Select source In Source the source drives or folders can be specified from which a backup should be made. 4.. File types to back up (extensions) File types can be selected in the Files window that should be included in the backup.
  • Page 46 Freecom DataTank 4.. Selecting the target drive In this window you can select the target drive for the backup. 4..4 Select backup mode In the Destination window under Options the modes Full backup (complete data backup) and Incremental backup (appending data backup) are available.
  • Page 47 Using the Freecom Backup Software 4..5 Options Under Options in the main window the splash screen can be activated or deactivated that appears when the software is started. Furthermore folders can be selected that should not be included in the backup.

  • Page 48: Partitioning The Freecom Datatank (Pc)

    Chapter 5: Partitioning your Freecom DataTank 5.1 General information Your Freecom DataTank was partitioned and formatted to provide you with the maximum available capacity and compatibility. 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 DataTank to your needs.
  • Page 49 Windows XP / 000 The following steps will guide you through the process of creating partitions on your Freecom DataTank. After this procedure your Freecom DataTank will be ready for use and it will be allocated a drive letter.
  • Page 50 Freecom DataTank 5. Click with the right mouse button on the "unallocated" area and select the option "New Partition" (Windows 2000: "Create Partition Wizard"). The "New Partition Wizard" opens. Click on "Next".
  • Page 51 7. Now you can 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 DataTank under Windows XP/2000) how to create more than one partition.
  • Page 52 9. Select the formatting option. Choose either "FAT32" or "NTFS", the "Allocation Unit Size" should remain on "Default". Finally select "Perform Quick Format" and click on "Next". 10. Click on "Finish" to complete the partitioning of your Freecom DataTank. Your Freecom DataTank will be formatted now and is ready-to-use afterwards.
  • Page 53 5.. Creating two or more partitions on the Freecom DataTank under Windows XP / 000 1. Repeat the steps from the previous chapter (Creating a partition on the Freecom DataTank under Windows XP/2000) for creating the first partition. 2. Click with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
  • Page 54 Freecom DataTank 8. Click on "Finish" to create the "Extended partition". The unallocated space now changed to "Free space".
  • Page 55 Partitioning your Freecom DataTank 9. Right-click on "Free Space" and select "New Logical Drive" (Windows 2000: "Create Logical Drive"). The "New Partition Wizard" (Windows 2000: "Create Partition Wizard") opens. Click on "Next". 10. "Logical drive" is already selected. Click on "Next".

  • Page 56: Partitioning The Freecom Datatank (Mac)

    Freecom DataTank 5.4 Partitioning your Freecom DataTank under Mac OS X 1. Open the “Disk Utility”. This can be found in “Applications” —> “Utilities”. 2. Click on the tab “Partition”. Here you can setup the partition settings and partition the drive according to your set-...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Delete files on the target drive (Freecom (Freecom DataTank) during synchroniza- DataTank). tion. Data on the Freecom DataTank can be read, Check with which file system the Freecom but not written. DataTank was formatted. Only with FAT 32 data on the drive under different operating...
  • Page 58 Be sure to exclude all parts not covered by this guarantee prior to returning the product to Freecom. Freecom is not 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.

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