User manual FREECOM TOUGHDRIVE PRO 2.5

[. . . ] 531 Freecom ToughDrive GB Dear user! Thank you for choosing the Freecom ToughDrive 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: · · · · · external Freecom ToughDrive Power-to-USB cable * CD-ROM with manual, driver and application software Quick Install Guide Safety Manual for ToughDrive * Use the included power-to-USB cable when the power provided by the USB port is not sufficient, or visit www. freecom. com/support for an optional AC adapter. Warning ! All rights reserved. The products named in this manual are only used for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. [. . . ] 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 Freecom ToughDrive 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. Please select "Update" to proceed. 26 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 "Don't 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 "Yes". 27 Freecom ToughDrive GB 5 5. 5. 2 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 Freecom ToughDrive 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 ToughDrive and update your backup from time to time click "Sync now". This is extremely easy and very fast, because the SYNC tool only backups changed files via the fast USB 2. 0 connection. The best thing is, even when your network or local computer is not working, you can take your Freecom ToughDrive to any other computer (equipped with an USB port) and continue. Even at your home-office, where you can be close to the people you love and still having all your business data available. Simply click "Sync now" before you leave the office and you are always up to date and can work with the data on the Freecom ToughDrive. The Freecom ToughDrive provides a vast amount of memory ­ more than most computers are equipped with. The files can be edited directly from the Freecom ToughDrive, as its USB 2. 0 connection is fast enough by far. 28 The User Interface of the Freecom Personal Media Suite This is what you have to do: Follow the instruction in the manual to install the Freecom ToughDrive and the SYNC folder. Click with the right mouse button on the files and folders and select 'Send to SYNC folder. . . ' Done. Every time you click "Sync now", all changed or added / deleted files and folders from the selected folders will be synchronized with the data on the Freecom ToughDrive. GB 5 5. 5. 3 Home use At the office, there is always a backup of your important business data. All the memories stored in digital photo's made during your last holiday?The Freecom ToughDrive 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 ToughDrive and update your backup from time to time click "Sync now". This is extremely easy and very fast, because the SYNC tool only backups changed files via the fast USB 2. 0 connection. And all your memories are safe. 29 Freecom ToughDrive GB 5 This is what you have to do: Follow the instruction in the manual to install the Freecom ToughDrive and the SYNC folder. Click with the right mouse button on the files and folders, which contain the pictures or videos you want to be in a safe place and select 'Send to SYNC folder. . . ' Done. [. . . ] SYNC folder, the message "The briefcase is in use on another computer" could appear. You cannot create a SYNC folder with This happens only under Windows 98. Not enough memory on the target Delete files on the target drive (Freecom drive (Freecom ToughDrive) during ToughDrive) or select less files. Not enough memory on the target Delete files on the target drive drive (Freecom ToughDrive) during (Freecom ToughDrive). [. . . ]