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- Page 2 Guide de l'utilisateur sur CD Guida per l'utente su CD Benutzerhandbuch auf CD Manual del usuario en CD Handleiding op cd Revision 1.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
WHICH INTERFACE: USB OR ETHERNET? ......3 CONNECTING NETDISK USING USB.........3 USB ........5 TORING AND RANSFERRING ATA VIA USB..........6 ISCONNECTING ISK FROM CONNECTING NETDISK USING ETHERNET ......7 ..........7 REPARING FOR EVICE EGISTRATION LAN.........8 ONNECTING THE ARDWARE TO NDAS™ S PC ......9... -
Page 4: Smartdisk Netdisk® Hard Drive
NetDisk Portable Hard Drive In this manual the term “NetDisk”, when used without further qualifiers, will be used to refer to both the NetDisk desktop hard drive and the NetDisk portable drive. Your NetDisk drive comes pre-formatted from the factory in NTFS format, which is the preferred format for use with Windows 2000 or Windows XP. -
Page 5: Controls And Indicators
Controls and Indicators The rear panel of your NetDisk drive contains the three interface connectors and single control switch as described below. DC Input Jack For use with the included AC Adapter. USB Jack For use with the included USB cable. -
Page 6: Which Interface: Usb Or Ethernet
Which Interface: USB or Ethernet? In order to install and use your NetDisk drive, you need to decide which interface is better for you. With the flexibility of NetDisk, you can always change the interface you want to use later, depending on your application or computer environment. - Page 7 If it does not mount automatically, you may need to connect BOTH USB connectors of the supplied 3-connector USB cable to available USB ports on your PC. If your NetDisk still fails to mount, you will need to use the included AC Adapter in self-...
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Page 8: Storing And Transferring Data Via Usb
Once your drive is connected to a computer via USB, it can be accessed and used like any other removable disk. You can drag files to your NetDisk’s icon to copy them, navigate to your hard drive in Open or Save dialog boxes, or delete files stored on your SmartDisk... -
Page 9: Disconnecting Netdisk From Usb
Select your NetDisk drive from the menu that appears. After a moment, Windows will display a message indicating that your hardware can be safely removed. You may also simply shut down your computer with the NetDisk drive connected, and then disconnect it. -
Page 10: Connecting Netdisk Using Ethernet
Similarly, you will be asked to enter a unique 5-character code, referred to as your “Write Key”, which can be found below the NDAS Device ID on the sticker on the bottom of your NetDisk unit. Take this time to copy this code where indicated below. -
Page 11: Connecting The Hardware To Your Lan
Note: Do not enter the letter ‘O’ or the letter “I”. Connecting the Hardware to Your LAN Now you are ready to physically connect the NetDisk to the Ethernet network and power it on. 1. Connect the included Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on NetDisk to an Ethernet switch (100 Base-T) or wireless router or wireless access point. -
Page 12: Installing Ndas™ Software On Your Pc
NetDisk Connected to Fast Ethernet Switch NetDisk Connected to Wireless Router or Wireless Access Point Installing NDAS™ Software on Your PC Note: If you are using firewall or anti-virus software, please disable these services before installing the NDAS software. To begin the software installation, insert the included “NetDisk Installation CD”... -
Page 13: Registering And Mounting Your Netdisk
Disable NetDisk (Deactivate further device communication, or Unregister the device) Registering and Mounting Your NetDisk The final step for installing NetDisk for use on your Ethernet LAN is to register your NetDisk using the NDAS Device Manager tool. Click NDAS Device Manager Tool Icon located on the system tray. -
Page 14: Netdisk Operation Using Ethernet
My Computer will reflect the Volume Label on hard drive, and may differ from the name you entered above during Device Registration. You can now begin to use NetDisk like a local drive on your PC. NetDisk Operation Using Ethernet If you have Read Only access, you can access and read files placed on NetDisk by others. -
Page 15: Sharing Netdisk Over Your Lan
Sharing NetDisk over your LAN Once NetDisk is connected to your network, it can be accessed from any computer on your LAN that has installed the NDAS software and has completed Device Registration. To share NetDisk over Ethernet, the following conditions are required: •... - Page 16 Register a New Device – Prompts you for information required to register a new NetDisk onto your computer. Each time a new NetDisk is added, it must be registered. For more information please refer to the section Registering and Mounting Your NetDisk.
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Page 17: Netdisk Status And Mode Indicator
Advanced feature options, such as Deactivation and Connection Reset. NetDisk Status and Mode Indicator The current status of NetDisk is defined by the combined state of four primary conditions: registration, activation, connection, and mounting. When all four conditions are met, you will be able to access NetDisk. - Page 18 As an aid to help you quickly determine the state of any registered NetDisk, a colored icon is shown next to the name of each NetDisk in the NDAS Device Manager pop-up list. Refer to the table below for a...
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Page 19: Changing From Read / Write Mode To Read Only Mode
Color Icon State / Meaning Disconnected This unit is not connected to the local network. It may be because it is powered OFF or the Ethernet cable may be unplugged. Also, make sure any Antivirus / Firewall software is not interfering with the connection. Black From this state you can elect to disable it by deactivating further NDAS communication or by... -
Page 20: Changing From Read Only Mode To Read / Write Mode
1. Click NDAS Device Manager Tool and select the NetDisk whose mode you want to change 2. Select Mount Read Only. The blue color will change to green, indicating Read Only Mode. Changing from Read Only Mode to Read / Write Mode... -
Page 21: Warranty Terms
SmartDisk's sole obligation with respect to claims of non- conformance made within the warranty period described above shall be, at its option, to repair or replace any item of Equipment that SmartDisk, in its sole discretion, determines to be defective. The Customer shall obtain a Return... -
Page 22: Rights
Products to conform to the applicable product specifications resulting from the combination of any Product(s) with hardware and/or software not supplied by SmartDisk. If it is determined that any Product(s) reported as defective or non-conforming by Customer during the warranty period is not... -
Page 23: Fcc Compliance
FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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