User manual FREECOM FHD-3

[. . . ] USB 2. 0 / USB 2. 0 & FireWire version Rev. 426 Freecom FHD-3 GB Dear user! Thank you for choosing the Freecom FHD-3 external hard drive. For optimal use and performance we advise you to read this manual carefully before using this product. Freecom Technologies Germany www. freecom. com Contents of the box Please check the contents of the box; the following items should be included: Freecom FHD-3 external hard drive Power Adapter Interface Cable Footstand CD-ROM with manual, driver and application software Quick Install Guide Warranty card + envelope Warning ! [. . . ] Usage of the SYNC folder with other computers Please follow these instructions if you want to use the SYNC folder with another (second) computer. 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. 32 The User Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite Synchronization of new or changed files This example shows how you can synchronize files which were changed or created on the FHD-3, with the original files on the primary computer. Connect the FHD-3 with the primary computer. Press the SYNC button or open the context menu on the SYNC icon in the taskbar and click on "Start synchronization". GB 5 3. A status window appears and the SYNC LED on the FHD-3 starts blinking. Please select "Update" if you wish to synchronize the file or otherwise select "Cancel". If you choose not to synchronise the file (Cancel) you will be able to synchronize this file during the next synchronization. 33 Freecom FHD-3 GB 5 5. 5 Skip files during synchronization If you want to skip just one file out of many, please click on this file with the right mouse button and select "Skip". The green arrow next to the selected file changes to a blue one, indicating that this file will not be synchronized. You will be able to synchronize this file during the next synchronization. 5. 5. 1 Handling deleted files Deleting files on either the primary computer or the SYNC folder on the FHD-3 results in a red X next to the file during the next synchronization. 34 This indicates that the file has been deleted and that its counterpart will be deleted, too. Please select "Update" to proceed. The User Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite If you wish to keep the file, please click with the right mouse button on the file and select "Dont Delete". The file will not be deleted and will be disregarded during the next synchronization. If you want to delete a file on either the primary computer or in the SYNC folder and do not want to affect its counterpart, it is necessary to "Split From Original" the files. Select the file or folder you want to delete. Choose "Properties" in the context menu. GB 5 3. Select "Update" and "Split From Original". 4. Select "Yes". 35 Freecom FHD-3 GB 5 5. 5. 2 What do I need the SYNC-button for? The FHD-3 comes with a special feature, which is unique for this kind of product: SYNC. SYNC is a combination of hard and software that allows you safe and easy access, transportation and synchronisation of all your data. And you can enjoy all this by just pressing one single button!To help you start exploring the various ways you can utilize SYNC to make your life easier, we are showing how we think you could use SYNC. 5. 5. 3 Office use Have you ever had doubts storing your data on the network of your company only?Sure, there is always a backup of the server but do you really feel good with this remote backup?The FHD-3 is ideal for making a local backup, which stores your data independently from your network or local computer. [. . . ] After restart, you can create the new SYNC SYNC folder. Not enough memory on the target Delete files on the target drive (FHD-3) drive (FHD-3) during creation of SYNC or select less files. Not enough memory on the target Delete files on the target drive (FHD-3). drive (FHD-3) during synchronization. 53 WARRANTY (valid in Europe/Turkey only): We thank you for purchasing this Freecom product and hope you will enjoy using it. [. . . ]