Freecom Technologies Computer Drive Hard Drive Secure User Manual

USER MANUAL  
HARD DRIVE SECURE  
EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE / 3.5" / USB 2.0 / RFID  
Rev. 924  
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Table of Contents  
User manual  
EN  
General Information ...........................................................................................................page  
Precautionary measures....................................................................................................page  
Freecom Hard Drive Secure ............................................................................................page  
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Chapter 1:  
Hardware Installation.........................................................................................................page  
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Chapter ꢀ:  
Driver Installation ................................................................................................................page 10  
Chapter ꢁ:  
Installation of the application software......................................................................page 11  
Chapter 4:  
Enabling data protection by keycard –  
using the Freecom Hard Drive Keycard Protection software tool.....................page 13  
Chapter 5:  
Using Freecom Turbo USB 2.0 (only PC) .....................................................................page 25  
Chapter 6:  
Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive Secure .........................................................page 26  
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General Information  
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The following hardware and software requirements must be fulfilled to ensure trouble-  
free operation.  
System requirements  
In order to use the Freecom Hard Drive Secure, following components are needed:  
PC:  
Intel Pentium III / AMD Duron 900 MHz or higher  
256 MB RAM (Vista: 512 MB RAM) or higher  
Available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port*  
Internet connection for online warranty registration, software updates and downloads  
Operating system: Windows XP, Windows Vista  
Mac:  
PowerPC G3/G4/G5, Mac Book Pro or Intel Mac  
256 MB RAM or higher  
Available USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port*  
Internet connection for online warranty registration, software updates and downloads  
Operating system: Mac OS X v10.4 or higher  
*
To achieve optimal performance from the Freecom Hard Drive Secure your computer should be equipped  
with an USB 2.0 port.  
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Precautionary measures  
EN  
To ensure that your Freecom Hard Drive Secure 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 Secure.  
Safely remove the Freecom Hard Drive Secure 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 Secure or expose it to other kinds of sudden  
mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the Freecom Hard  
Drive Secure.  
Do not use the Freecom Hard Drive Secure when the ambient temperature is below  
10°C or above 35°C.  
If the Freecom Hard Drive Secure 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 Secure. When liquids are  
spilledandgetincontactwiththeelectronicswithinthedriveenclosure, itwilldamage  
the drive and will cause the drive to malfunction.  
Do not use the Freecom Hard Drive Secure in a dusty environment. Dust inside the  
enclosure may damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.  
Opening the Freecom Hard Drive Secure will void the warranty.  
Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom Hard Drive Secure  
can be connected to all USB ports. When connected to a USB 1.1 port, however, the  
performance(datatransferrate)oftheFreecomHardDriveSecurewillbemuchlower  
than when the drive is connected to a USB 2.0 port.  
Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the Freecom Hard Drive Secure.  
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EN  
The hi-speed data transfer through the USB 2.0 interface makes it ideally suitable for  
data-storage, file sharing, backup, archiving, audio playback and all applications that  
need fast file access.  
Foryourconvenience,theFreecomHardDriveSecurehasbeenpartitioned(1partition)and  
pre-formatted (FAT32 file system). The FAT32 format ensures maximum interchangeability  
of the Freecom Hard Drive Secure between different computers. Should you choose to  
formattheFreecomHardDriveSecureinanotherfilesystem(e.g. NTFS), pleasebeawareof  
possible problems when connecting the Freecom Hard Drive Secure to another computer  
than the one you used for formatting.  
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Hardware Installation  
Chapter 1: Hardware Installation  
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Remove the plastic protective cover sheets from the front and rear of the drive. Before  
connecting the cables make sure the Freecom Hard Drive Secure is switched off.  
1. Connect the interface cable (USB) to the Freecom Hard Drive  
Secure.  
2. Connect the cable of the power supply to the Freecom  
Hard Drive Secure and the power supply itself to the mains  
socket.  
3. Connect the interface cable (USB) to the interface port (USB)  
of your computer.  
4. Switch on the Freecom Hard Drive Secure.  
Since USB ꢀ.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the Freecom Hard Drive  
Secure can be connected to all USB ports. When connected to a USB 1.1 port,  
however,theperformance(datatransferrate)oftheFreecomHardDriveSecure  
will be much lower than when the drive is connected to a USB ꢀ.0 port.  
For optimum performance the Freecom Hard Drive Secure should always be  
connected to a USB ꢀ.0 interface.  
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1.1 Power Switch  
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The hard drive inside the Freecom Hard Drive Secure is always powered, even if the cable  
is disconnected from your computer. Therefore, please turn off the Freecom Hard Drive  
Secure if it is not used. This saves power and increases the lifetime of the hard drive. The  
power switch is on the rear of the Freecom Hard Drive Secure.  
Attention! Before switching off the Freecom Hard Drive Secure  
manually, make sure to safely remove the Freecom Hard Drive Secure  
via your operating system (the "unplug or eject hardware" option in the  
Windows taskbar). Failing to do so may result in loss of data.  
1.ꢀ Data protection by keycard (using RFID technology)  
The data on the Hard Drive Secure can be protected from unwanted access by using a  
keycard to unlock the drive. This keycard is placed over a sensor inside the Hard Drive  
Secure, when the Hard Drive Secure recognizes the keycard it will unlock the drive for  
use.  
The technology inside the keycard and the Hard Drive Secure is called RFID. RFID stands  
for Radio Frequency Identification. The same technology can be found for example  
in office buildings, where people need to present a keycard if they want access to the  
building or to a certain floor / department / room.  
Your Hard Drive Secure comes with 2 Keycards, in credit card size. This card fits easily  
in your wallet so you always will carry it with you. The default setting of the drive is "no  
protection". When starting to use the Hard Drive Secure for the first time, you need to  
configure the 2 supplied keycards with the drive. The Hard Drive Secure can identify  
maximum 2 keycards. We suggest that – after configuring – you use one keycard (labeled  
"Security Key") and store the other keycard (labeled "Master Key") in a safe place, in case  
your Security Key gets lost.  
Of course you can also use the drive without the keycards. In that case you do not need  
to run the configuration wizard – you can immediately start using your Hard Drive after  
unpacking it from the box. Please note that your data is not protected against unwanted  
access then.  
You can also decide to use the keycard protection at a later stage, however please note  
that the drive needs to be reformatted then and all data on the drive will be lost. See  
chapter 4.  
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How the keycard protection works:  
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Hard Drive  
Secure locked Secure with keycard  
over the sensor in the  
unlock Hard Drive  
Hard Drive Secure  
unlocked  
Move keycard over  
the sensor  
Hard Drive Secure  
locked  
front side of the drive  
To configure the 2 keycards using the "Freecom Hard Drive Keycard Protection" software  
assistant, see chapter 4.  
1.ꢁ Front view  
1.  
2.  
3.  
1. RFID sensor (invisible, is placed behind the black front bezel)  
2. Left LED (green/red)  
3. Right LED (white)  
1. RFID sensor  
This is the position where the keycard needs to be held to unlock the drive.  
2. Left LED (green/red)  
LED off:  
keycard protection not configured  
LED red, flashing quickly:  
waiting for initial recognition of the first  
Keycard  
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LED green, flashing quickly:  
waiting for initial recognition of the second  
Keycard  
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LED red, flashing slowly (1 second gap): delay of error detection  
LED red, bright:  
hard drive locked, can not be accessed  
LED green, bright:  
hard drive unlocked, ready for use (read data  
from / write data to the hard drive)  
LED red, flashing quickly:  
erasing data on the hard drive  
3. Right LED (white)  
LED white:  
device on  
LED white blinking:  
data transfer  
Chapter ꢀ: Driver Installation  
Under Windows XP / Vista and Mac OS X a separate Freecom driver is not required. The  
drivers will be installed automatically by the operating system after plugging in the  
Freecom Hard Drive Secure into the USB port of the computer.  
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Installation of the application software  
Chapter ꢁ: Installation of the application software  
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ꢁ.1 Installation software PC  
1. Clickon"StartPC.exe"inthemaindirectoryoftheharddrive. TheFreecomstartmenu  
opens.  
2. Click on "Software Installation" -> "NTI Shadow", "NTI Ripper", "RFID HD Protection"  
or other software. The installation starts now. Follow the instructions on the screen,  
confirm with "Next" in order to continue with the installation.  
ꢁ.1.1 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"/"Freecom"), toalwayshaveabackupofthesefilesincaseyou(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 Freecom hard drive will be saved to the folder "Freecom" in  
"My Documents".  
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ꢁ.ꢀ Installation software Mac  
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1. Click on "Start MAC" in the main directory of the hard drive. The Freecom start menu  
opens.  
2. Click on "Software Installation" -> "Install NTI Shadow" or "RFID HD Protection". The  
installation starts now. Follow the instructions on the screen, confirm with "Next" in  
order to continue with the installation.  
ꢁ.ꢀ.1 Saving Freecom data  
The user manuals and complementary software (when applicable) are pre-loaded onto  
theharddrive. Werecommendthatyousavethesefilestoyourcomputer("Documents"/  
"Freecom"), 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 Freecom hard drive will be saved to the folder "Freecom" in  
"Documents".  
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Enabling data protection by keycard  
Chapter 4: Enabling data protection by keycard – using the  
Freecom Hard Drive Keycard Protection software  
tool  
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4.1 Freecom Hard Drive Keycard Protection (Windows)  
You can protect your Hard Drive Secure from unwanted access by enabling the RFID  
protection. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, and this technology is used  
in the 2 keycards shipped with the drive and in the drive itself.  
When starting to use the Hard Drive Secure for the first time, you need to configure  
the 2 supplied keycards with the drive. The Hard Drive Secure can identify maximum 2  
keycards. We suggest that – after configuring – you use one keycard (labeled "Security  
Key") and store the other keycard (labeled "Master Key") in a safe place, in case your  
Security Key gets lost.  
The use of the RFID protection with the keycards is purely optional. If you don’t want to  
use this security option, you can immediately use your Hard Drive Secure out of the box,  
without any configuration steps necessary, just as any standard USB hard drive. You can  
also decide to use the keycard protection at a later stage, however please note that the  
drive needs to be reformatted then and all data on the drive will be lost.  
The default setting of the Hard Drive Secure is "No Keycard protection".  
Attention: When setting up the security option, all data will be deleted  
on your hard drive. You have the possibility to backup all Freecom data  
(manuals, software etc.) to your local hard drive during the setup. This  
optionwillbackupONLYFreecomdata!Ifyoualreadyhavesomepersonal  
data on the hard drive, this will not be saved.  
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4.1.1 Initial setup of RFID protection  
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In MyComputer, select the Freecom Hard Drive secure. Click "StartPC.exe".  
A menu screen will appear. Select "Software Installation" and then select "RFID HD  
Protection".  
Please make sure to have the two supplied Keycards (labeled "Security Key" and "Master  
Key" at hand, these are required for setup.  
Run the Freecom Hard Drive Keycard Protection software.  
Confirm that all data on your hard drive will be deleted and click on "Next".  
Confirm once again that you really want to format the hard drive.  
After that, a window with a progress bar will be shown and the device LED will blink red.  
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Move the first keycard over the sensor on the drive, which is located at the front of the  
drive, in the middle (see page 9). If it was successfully recognized, the LED will start  
blinkinggreen.Movethesecondkeycardoverthesensor.Ifitwassuccessfullyrecognized,  
the LED will be constantly green. RFID protection is now enabled. The next time you  
connect your Freecom Hard Drive Secure, you have to identify with one of the keycard  
to access your data.  
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4.1.ꢀ Using your Freecom Hard Drive Secure with RFID protection  
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After configuring the two keycards, every time you connect your Freecom Hard Drive  
Secure to your computer or switch it on, the left LED will be red indicating the drive is  
lockedandcannotbeused.ThedrivewillnotappearasadriveletterinWindowsExplorer.  
In order to use the drive, you need to identify yourself by holding one of the keycards in  
front of the sensor on the drive. The left LED will change from red to green, indicating  
that your Hard Drive Secure is now unlocked and can be used. You will now also see the  
Hard Drive Secure appear as a drive letter in Windows Explorer.  
IMPORTANT: If the Keycard security is enabled, the only way to access the  
Hard Drive Secure is by presenting the keycard to the drive. Without the  
keycard there is no possibility to access the data on the drive.  
After having configured the two keycards, when running the Freecom RFID protection  
tool it will give you three options to choose from:  
1. Safely remove hard drive  
Thisoptionallowsyoutosafelyremovetheharddrivefromyoursystem.Afterusingthedrive  
we recommend you use this option to remove the drive, in order to prevent data loss.  
After use, we recommend you switch off the power of the Hard Drive Secure. Next time  
you switch the drive back on, you will need to present one of the keycards to the drive  
in order to use the drive.  
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ꢀ. Add new keycard  
EN  
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Incaseyouhavelostoneorbothofthekeycards,youcanalwaysconfigure2newkeycards  
for use with your Hard Drive Secure.  
ATTENTION: You have to configure again with ꢀ keycards. Make sure to  
have ꢀ keycards at hand.  
This setup procedure is exactly the same as described in paragraph 4.1.1.  
ꢁ. Remove keycard protection  
You may always decide to not use the keycard security option anymore. To remove the  
keycard protection, select this option. After this procedure, you can use the Hard Drive  
Secure as any other (unprotected) external USB hard drive.  
ATTENTION: when removing the RFID protection, the hard drive will be  
formattedandallyourdatawillbelost.Makesureyouhavemadeabackup  
of your important files before using this removal option.  
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4.1.ꢁ I have lost my keycards – what can I do now?  
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If you have lost both your keycards, you will not be able to get access to your data on the  
Freecom Hard Drive Secure anymore.  
To use your Freecom Hard Drive Secure again, the RFID protection has to be removed.  
When removing the RFID protection, the hard drive will be formatted and all your data  
will be lost. Make sure you always regularly make a backup of your important files.  
Run the Freecom Hard Drive Keycard Protection software and confirm that all data on  
the hard drive will be deleted. Click on "Next" and confirm again that all data will be  
deleted.  
The RFID protection will now be removed and the hard drive will be formatted. This  
might take up to two hours.  
Aftertheharddrivehassuccessfullybeenformatted, youcaneitherusethedrivewithout  
keycard protection or set up two new keycards as described in paragraph 4.1.1.  
Ifatanypointduringinstallingand/orconfiguringyourHardDriveSecure  
youneedassistanceorhavequestions,pleasecontacttheFreecomSupport  
Freecom offers free unlimited helpdesk support.  
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4.ꢀ Freecom Hard Drive Keycard Protection (Mac)  
EN  
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You can protect your Hard Drive Secure from unwanted access by enabling the RFID  
protection. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, and this technology is used  
in the 2 keycards shipped with the drive and in the drive itself.  
When starting to use the Hard Drive Secure for the first time, you need to configure  
the 2 supplied keycards with the drive. The Hard Drive Secure can identify maximum 2  
keycards. We suggest that – after configuring – you use one keycard (labeled "Security  
Key") and store the other keycard (labeled "Master Key") in a safe place, in case your  
Security Key gets lost.  
The use of the RFID protection with the keycards is purely optional. If you don’t want to  
use this security option, you can immediately use your Hard Drive Secure out of the box,  
without any configuration steps necessary, just as any standard USB hard drive.  
The default setting of the Hard Drive Secure is "No Keycard protection".  
Attention: When setting up the security option, all data will be deleted  
on your hard drive. You have the possibility to backup all Freecom data  
(manuals, software etc.) to your local hard drive during the setup. This  
optionwillbackupONLYFreecomdata!Ifyoualreadyhavesomepersonal  
data on the hard drive, this will not be saved.  
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4.ꢀ.1 Initial setup of RFID protection  
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Click on "Start MAC" in the main directory of the hard drive. A menu screen will appear.  
Select "Software Installation" and then select "RFID HD Protection".  
Please make sure to have the two supplied Keycards (labeled "Security Key" and "Master  
Key" at hand, these are required for setup.  
Run the "Freecom RFID" software. This can be found in "Applications" —> "Utilities".  
Confirm that all data on your hard drive will be deleted and click on "OK".  
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Confirm once again that you really want to format the hard drive.  
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After that, a window with a progress bar will be shown and the device LED will blink red.  
Move the first keycard over the sensor on the drive, which is located at the front of the  
drive, in the middle (see page 9). If it was successfully recognized, the LED will start  
blinkinggreen.Movethesecondkeycardoverthesensor.Ifitwassuccessfullyrecognized,  
the LED will be constantly green. RFID protection is now enabled. The next time you  
connect your Freecom Hard Drive Secure, you have to identify with one of the keycards  
to access your data.  
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4.ꢀ.ꢀ Using your Freecom Hard Drive Secure with RFID protection  
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After configuring the two keycards, every time you connect your Freecom Hard Drive  
Secure to your Mac or switch it on, the left LED will be red indicating the drive is locked  
and can not be used. The drive will not appear on your Mac desktop. In order to use the  
drive, you need to identify yourself by holding one of the keycards in front of the sensor  
on the drive. The left LED will change from red to green, indicating that your Hard Drive  
Secure is now unlocked and can be used. You will now see the Hard Drive Secure on  
your Mac desktop.  
IMPORTANT: If the Keycard security is enabled, the only way to access the  
Hard Drive Secure is by presenting the keycard to the drive. Without the  
keycard there is no possibility to access the data on the drive.  
After having configured the two keycards, when running the Freecom RFID protection  
tool it will give you three options to choose from:  
1. Eject hard drive  
Thisoptionallowsyoutosafelyremovetheharddrivefromyoursystem.Afterusingthedrive  
we recommend you use this option to remove the drive, in order to prevent data loss.  
After use, we recommend you switch off the power of the Hard Drive Secure. Next time  
you switch the drive back on, you will need to present one of the keycards to the drive  
in order to use the drive.  
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ꢀ. Add a new keycard  
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Incaseyouhavelostoneorbothofthekeycards,youcanalwaysconfigure2newkeycards  
for use with your Hard Drive Secure.  
ATTENTION: You have to configure again with ꢀ keycards. Make sure to  
have ꢀ keycards at hand.  
This setup procedure is exactly the same as described in paragraph 4.2.1.  
ꢁ. Remove keycard protection  
You may always decide to not use the keycard security option anymore. To remove the  
keycard protection, select this option. After this procedure, you can use the Hard Drive  
Secure as any other (unprotected) external USB hard drive.  
ATTENTION: when removing the RFID protection, the hard drive will be  
formattedandallyourdatawillbelost.Makesureyouhavemadeabackup  
of your important files before using this removal option.  
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4.ꢀ.ꢁ I have lost my keycards – what can I do now?  
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If you have lost both your keycards, you will not be able to get access to your data on the  
Freecom Hard Drive Secure anymore.  
To use your Freecom Hard Drive Secure again, the RFID protection has to be removed.  
When removing the RFID protection, the hard drive will be formatted and all your data  
will be lost. Make sure you always regularly make a backup of your important files.  
Run the "Freecom RFID" software and confirm that all data on the hard drive will be  
deleted. Click on "OK" and confirm again that all data will be deleted.  
The RFID protection will now be removed and the hard drive will be formatted. This  
might take up to two hours.  
Aftertheharddrivehassuccessfullybeenformatted, youcaneitherusethedrivewithout  
keycard protection or set up two new keycards as described in paragraph 4.2.1.  
Ifatanypointduringinstallingand/orconfiguringyourHardDriveSecure  
youneedassistanceorhavequestions,pleasecontacttheFreecomSupport  
Freecom offers free unlimited helpdesk support.  
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Using Freecom Turbo USB 2.0 (only PC)  
Chapter 5: Using Freecom Turbo USB ꢀ.0 (only PC)  
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By installing the Turbo USB 2.0 driver for your Hard Drive Secure, the data transfer rate  
can be significantly increased (up to 40% faster transfer speed compared to standard  
High-Speed USB).  
Enabling the Turbo USB ꢀ.0 driver  
1. Connect the Freecom Hard Drive Secure to your PC.  
2. Run"Start.exe"fromyourHardDriveSecureandgotoSoftwareInstallation->Freecom  
Turbo USB 2.0.  
3. The Freecom Turbo USB 2.0 Wizard will open.  
4. Check the drive and click on "Configure" to enable the Turbo USB2.0 driver for the  
Freecom Hard Drive Secure.  
Disabling the Turbo USB ꢀ.0 driver  
1. Connect the Freecom Hard Drive Secure to your PC.  
2. Run"Start.exe"fromyourHardDriveSecureandgotoSoftwareInstallation->Freecom  
Turbo USB 2.0.  
3. TheFreecomTurboUSB2.0Wizardwillopen.Uncheckthedriveandclickon"Configure"  
to disable the Freecom Turbo USB 2.0 driver for the Freecom Hard Drive Secure.  
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Chapter 6: Partitioning your Freecom Hard Drive Secure  
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6.1 General information  
Your Freecom Hard Drive Secure was partitioned and formatted to provide you with the  
maximumavailablecapacityandcompatibility. FAT32waschosenasfilesystemtoassure  
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 Secure.  
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 Secure to your needs.  
6.ꢀ File System features  
Please refer to the tables below for an overview:  
File systems supported by different operating systems  
File system  
FAT  
FATꢁꢀ  
NTFS  
HFS+  
Operating system  
Windows XP / Vista  
Mac OS X  
yes  
yes  
yes  
yes  
yes  
no  
yes  
(only read)  
yes  
Maximum size of a partition  
File system  
FAT  
FATꢁꢀ  
NTFS  
HFS+  
Operating system  
Windows XP / Vista  
Mac OS X 10.1.x  
Mac OS X 10.2.x  
Mac OS X 10.3.x  
Mac OS X 10.4.x  
Mac OS X 10.5.x  
4 GB*  
32 GB  
128 GB  
16 TB  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2 TB  
8 TB  
16 TB  
16 TB  
16 TB  
128 GB  
( -> 128 GB)  
( -> 128 GB)  
( -> 128 GB)  
*
FAT partitions larger than 2 GB can only be administrated by Windows XP / Vista.  
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Example for different partitions with different file systems on one Freecom  
Hard Drive Secure  
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File system  
Total  
size of Freecom  
NTFS  
FAT32  
Hard Drive Secure  
500 GB  
470 GB  
30 GB  
Note: On NTFS formatted hard drives can only be written under Windows  
XP / Vista. Under MacOSX data can only be read.  
The example above is a good solution for Windows XP / Vista users who sometimes  
exchange data with Macs.  
For storing the data under Windows XP / Vista 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 Secure for your needs.  
6.ꢁ Partitioning your Hard Drive Secure under Windows XP / Vista  
6.ꢁ.1 Deleting a partition on the Freecom Hard Drive Secure  
1. Click with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.  
2. Select the option "Manage".  
3. Select the option "Storage" -> "Disk Management".  
4. Choose your external Hard Drive Secure and right-click on the partition.  
5. Select "Delete Partition" and confirm by clicking on "Yes". The partition will be  
deleted now.  
6.ꢁ.ꢀ Creating a partition on the Freecom Hard Drive Secure  
The following steps will guide you through the process of creating partitions on your  
Freecom Hard Drive Secure. After this procedure your Hard Drive Secure will be ready  
for use and it will be allocated a drive letter.  
1. Click with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.  
2. Select the option "Manage".  
3. Select the option "Storage" -> "Disk Management".  
4. Choose the hard drive, which is "unallocated". Ensure that the entire drive is  
"unallocated".  
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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".  
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6. Select "Primary partition" and click on "Next".  
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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 Hard  
Drive Secure under Windows XP / Vista) how to create more than one partition.  
8. Assign a drive letter to your hard drive. Normally you can use the default options.  
Click on "Next".  
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9. Selecttheformattingoption"Formatthispartitionwiththefollowingsettings".Choose  
either "FAT32" or "NTFS", the "Allocation unit size" should remain on "Default". Finally  
select "Perform a quick format" and click on "Next".  
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10. Clickon"Finish"tocompletethepartitioningofyourFreecomHardDriveSecure.Your  
Freecom Hard Drive Secure will be formatted now and is ready-to-use afterwards.  
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6.ꢁ.ꢁ Creating two or more partitions on the Freecom Hard Drive Secure  
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1. Repeat the steps from the previous chapter (Creating a partition on the Freecom  
Hard Drive Secure under Windows XP / Vista) for creating the first partition.  
2. Click with the right mouse button on the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.  
3. Select the option "Manage".  
4. Select the option "Storage" -> "Disk Management".  
5. Right-click on the unallocated space of your Freecom Hard Drive Secure and select  
the option "New partition". The "New Partition Wizard" opens. Click on "Next".  
6. Select "Extended partition" and click on "Next".  
7. Now you can adjust the size of your partition. Enter the size and click on "Next".  
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8. Click on "Finish" to create the "Extended partition". The unallocated space now  
changed to "Free space".  
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9. Right-clickon"FreeSpace"andselect"NewLogicalDrive".The"NewPartitionWizard"  
opens. Click on "Next".  
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10. "Logical drive" is already selected. Click on "Next".  
11. Specify the partition size and click on "Next".  
12. Assign a drive letter and click on "Next".  
13. Selecttheformattingoption"Formatthispartitionwiththefollowingsettings".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.  
Note: If you select NTFS as file system, the data of your Hard Drive Secure  
can be read only under Mac OS X. There is no possibility to write data.  
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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  
settings (e.g. Mac OS Extended). Detailed information how to use the Disk Utility can  
be found in the help:  
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(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  
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 (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 if the 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; (b) 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 liable for 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 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.  
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.  
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