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TrekStor USB-Storage 2.0 User Manual

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  • Page 2 DataStation User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Getting Started Introduction ........Parts List .
  • Page 4 Using the Paragon Partition Manager ....3.3.2 Windows 98/98SE/ME ......TrekStor...
  • Page 5 Contents 3.3.3 Windows 2000/XP ......Booting from the DataStation ......3.4.1 Windows 9x/ME .
  • Page 6 B.5 Copyright ........TrekStor...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    1 Getting Started 1.1 Introduction Thank you for choosing TrekStor‘s DataStation. We are sure that our product will meet your expectations. The DataStation is a removable hard disk to be used for data exchange between computers, as a supplemental hard disk for great amount of data or for backups.

  • Page 8: Parts List

    1 Getting Started 1.2 Parts List TrekStor DataStation contents: 1. DataStation (with optional hard disk) 2. Driver CD 3. User’s Manual (in some cases on CD) Additional parts - maxi version (3.5”): Additional parts - pocket version (2.5”): 1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable 1.

  • Page 9: Hdd Assembly (Only For The 'Kit' Version)

    1.4 HDD assembly (only for the ’kit’ version) 2. PC with free USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 port 3. CD-ROM drive 4. 64 MB RAM or more 5. 20 MB free hard disk space Technical Advice: In order to reach maximum transfer rates, the device has to be connected to an USB 2.0 host adapter.
  • Page 10 Screw the hard disk to the card from underneath using the provided screws. 4. (2.5 inch version): plug the hard disk directly into the 44-pin IDE port on the card. 5. Close the casing and tighten it using the provided screws. TrekStor...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Windows 98 is the only operating system that requires manual installation of a driver. You find it on the driver CD: ˆ Insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM-drive. ˆ In the appearing TrekStor menu, click the button named ’Driver Windows 98’ . ˆ Follow the instructions.

  • Page 12: Windows Me/2000/Xp/2003, Linux 2.4.X, Macos 10.2

    Do not connect the DataStation to your computer before installing the driver. 2.1.2 Windows ME/2000/XP/2003, Linux 2.4.x, MacOS 10.2.x For these operating systems you don’t have to install a driver. It is loaded automatically, as long as Windows 2000 is upgraded with Service-Pack 3 and Windows XP with Service-Pack 1. TrekStor...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Datastation To A Computer

    Insufficient power supply as it may occur with only one USB-A connector plugged in, may result in loss of data or even mechanical failure of the hard-drive. TrekStor is not liable for any damage to the DataStation resulting from insufficient power supply.

  • Page 14: The 3.5 Inch Version

    ATTENTION: Only use the provided power adapter. Do not use a power adapter of a different TrekStor-product or from a different manufacturer. Using a different power adapter may result in damage of this product and voids the warranty. Always unplug the power adapter when transporting this product, otherwise damage may occur and the warranty is null and void.
  • Page 15 2.2 Connecting the DataStation to a computer tually, you have to buy an adapter plug or an adequate power cable. TrekStor will not be liable for damage resulting from unappropriate adapters or cables. Connect the provided USB 2.0 cable to the DataStation and to your computer. Check the correct orientation of the cable and make sure it is plugged in properly to ensure a save connection.

  • Page 16: Using The Datastation

    DataStation is connected to your computer and it is switched on (see chapter 2.2). Provided the right file system, the TrekStor hard-drive will appear under ’My Computer’ with with a new drive letter. Under Windows Explorer you may now move, copy or delete files simply by drag and drop.

  • Page 17: Disconnecting The Datastation

    2.4 Disconnecting the DataStation 2.4 Disconnecting the DataStation 2.4.1 Windows Under Windows 2000/ME/XP there’s a symbol ’Unplug or Eject Hardware’ in the System Tray on the right hand side of your Taskbar (bottom right under the clock). Double-click it, select ’USB Mass Storage Device’...

  • Page 19: Technical Background / Troubleshooting

    3 Technical background / Troubleshooting 3.1 Introduction For storing data, every hard-disk has to be partitioned, a primary and eventually extended parti- tions have to be created on the disk, and a file system has to be assigned to it. A different drive letter is assigned to each partition.

  • Page 20: File Systems

    GBs. If you are interested in this topic refer to WikiPedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byte. 3.2 File systems The following explanations of FAT32 and NTFS may help you to choose the adequate file sys- tem. TrekStor...

  • Page 21: Fat32

    3.2 File systems 3.2.1 FAT32 FAT is the abbreviation for File Allocation Table. The FAT system was already used in DOS systems. Its 16 Bit version was changed to a 32 Bit system (referred to as FAT32) when Win- dows 95’s second edition was published. Theoretically, a FAT32-Partition may vary between less than 1 MB and 2 TB (2048 GB).

  • Page 22: Ntfs

    Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP. For other operating systems there are programs that enable their use (for example Paragon Mount Everything ). 3.2.3 Criteria for choosing between FAT32 and NTFS These criteria may help you choose the right file system. TrekStor...
  • Page 23 3.2 File systems To be able to use a hard-disk of more than 32 GB under no matter which operating system without restrictions it has to be divided into several partitions of less than 32 GB each and it has to be formatted with FAT32.

  • Page 24: Partitioning And Formatting

    You want partition sizes of more than 32 GB. 3.3 Partitioning and formatting ATTENTION: All information provided by TrekStor has been investigated and com- piled to the best of its knowledge. Yet, no responsibility is taken for its correctness. Each user is responsible for verifying its correctness, completeness and actuality. Trek- Stor’s liability for uncomplete, false, out-of-date information, wrong interpretation by...

  • Page 25: Using The Paragon Partition Manager

    3.3 Partitioning and formatting 3.3.1 Using the Paragon Partition Manager Your TrekStor DataStation comes with a full version of Paragon Partition Manager. Paragon Partition Manager is all you need to administrate partitions. It is easy to use and even unexpe- rienced users will be able to perfectly organize their hard drives.
  • Page 26 Windows 98/98SE/ME installed on your computer. ˆ Only for Windows 98/98SE: driver for DataStation installed. ˆ DataStation connected and switched on. ˆ Correct power supply. (for 2.5 inch hard-disks: use Y-cable, i.e. connect both USB-A connec- tors - see chapter 2.2.) TrekStor...
  • Page 27 3.3 Partitioning and formatting Step 1: Searching the hard disk in the Device Manager When the DataStation is connected to a computer, a symbol appears in the System Tray on the right hand side of your Taskbar (bottom right under the clock). It indicates that your hard-disk has been installed correct- ly.
  • Page 28 Click on properties. On the ’Settings’ tab check the ’Removable Data-storage’ checkbox as shown in the picture. Click ’OK’ and exit the Device Manager (’Close’ ). Windows will ask you to restart your computer. Do so with your DataStation connected. TrekStor...
  • Page 29 3.3 Partitioning and formatting Step 3: Format hard disk After restarting there will be a new Removable Disk with a new drive letter. Right-click it and select ’Format’ as seen in the picture. In the following dialog select ’Full’ and click ’Start’ . After a further confirmation the DataStation will be formatted.

  • Page 30: Windows 2000/Xp

    You have to be logged in as a user with administrator rights ˆ DataStation connected and switched on ˆ Correct power supply. (for 2.5 inch hard-disks: use the Y-cable with both USB-A connectors plugged in - see chapter 2.2.) TrekStor...
  • Page 31 3.3 Partitioning and formatting Opening the Device Manager: Go to ’Start’ ’Control Panel’ ’Performance and Maintenance’ ’Administrative ’Storage’ . In the following windows which consists of 3 Tools’ ’Computer Management’ sections all connected CD- and DVD-drives (CDRom 0, CDRom 1 ,. . . ) and hard disks (Disk 0, Disk 1,.
  • Page 32 3 Technical background / Troubleshooting Deleting old Partitions: Right-click the box of your removable TrekStor hard disk (with a dark blue bar in top). Select the menu item ’Dele- te Partition’ and confirm all following security checks. ATTENTION: By doing so all data on your TrekStor hard-disk will be deleted.
  • Page 33 3.3 Partitioning and formatting Creating an extended partition: Right-click the box of your removable TrekStor-hard-disk (this time it’s listed as ’Unallocated’ space with a black bar in top). Select ’Create Partition’ and click ’Next’ in the followi- ng Wizard. Select ’Extended Partition’ and keep confirming until the wizard is finished and closed.
  • Page 34 32 GB (= 32768 MB) can’t be used under Windows 98/SE / Windows ME and MacOS X (see chapter 3.2). Specify a size (for example 32000 MB) and click ’Next’ . You may leave the settings in the following windows unchanged and click ’Next’ . TrekStor...
  • Page 35 3.3 Partitioning and formatting You are asked to format the new par- tition. Choose an adequate file system and check the ’Perform a quick for- mat’ -option, then click ’Next’ and ’Fi- nish’ . The Wizard creates and formats a new logical drive.

  • Page 36: Booting From The Datastation

    Free Space. 3.4 Booting from the DataStation To be able to boot a DOS operating system from the DataStation several conditions have to be met: ˆ Existing Primary Partition. ˆ Primary Partition formatted with the FAT/FAT32 file system. TrekStor...

  • Page 37: Windows 9X/Me

    3. Activate the BIOS-option ” Boot from USB-HDD” . IMPORTANT NOTICE: TrekStor is not aware of any way to install Windows on the DataStation , as Microsoft does not support booting from USB-media. You can, however, boot from the DataStation by installing DOS/FreeDOS on it as explained in this chapter.
  • Page 38 Step 3: Activate the BIOS-Option ’Boot from USB-HDD’ ˆ This option is found at different places depending on the BIOS version ˆ In the Award BIOS for example go to ’Advanced BIOS Features’ ˆ Activate the DataStation under ’1st Boot Device’ by choosing ’USB-HDD’ TrekStor...

  • Page 39: Windows 2000/Xp

    Windows 2000/XP does not support a bootable USB hard disk. You can find an ISO-CD-Image of FreeDOS in the folder tools bootable on the TrekStor installation CD. You can write it on CD with any common CD-Writer program. Make sure you don’t just copy the Image file but actually write the Image to CD using the option of your program for that purpose.

  • Page 40: Optimizing Usb 2.0 Connections

    Hi-Speed scanners and CD-RW drives. USB 2.0 supports transfer rates up to 480 MBit/s and is compatible with USB 1.1 devices. Thus, slower USB 1.1 devices such as digital cameras, scanners, modems, keyboards, mouses, joysticks and printers can be connected to USB 2.0 , too. TrekStor...

  • Page 41: Usb Cable And Connectors

    For information about installation, please read the instructions of your computer or USB 2.0 host adapter. TrekStor only provides the USB 2.0 drivers for TrekStor devices but not for USB 2.0 host adaptors from different manufacturers. Those drivers can usually be found on their web sites.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    3 Technical background / Troubleshooting 3.6 Troubleshooting If your TrekStor hard disk does not work correctly try solving the problem with the following suggestions before you consult your TrekStor dealer or the TrekStor technical support. ( pendix A). 3.6.1 Frequent problems...
  • Page 43 3.6 Troubleshooting ˆ Are all connectors of the USB cable plugged in firmly and correctly? ˆ Is the file system of your DataStation supported by your operating system? Possible solutions: ˆ (2.5 inch) Check whether the provided USB Y-cable is connected to both USB ports. ˆ...
  • Page 44 Is the file system of your DataStation supported by your operating system? Possible solutions: ˆ (Windows 98/SE): Go to ’Start’ ’System’ . ’Settings’ ’Control Panel’ Click the ’Device Manager’ tab and afterwards the plus-symbol next to ’Universal Serial Bus controllers’ . Your device should be displayed. TrekStor...
  • Page 45 3.6 Troubleshooting ˆ (Windows ME/2000): Go to ’Start’ ’Settings’ ’Control Panel’ ’Sys- tem’ . Click the ’Hardware’ / ’Device Manager’ tab and afterwards the plus-symbol next to ’Universal Serial Bus controllers’ . Your device should be displayed. ˆ (Windows XP): Go to ’Start’ ’Control Panel’...
  • Page 46 Hub) and if the corresponding drivers are installed correctly. Possible solutions: ˆ Disconnect the other USB devices to see if the performance improves. ˆ Check if the USB 2.0 drivers for your USB 2.0 interface and for your USB 2.0 device have been installed correctly. TrekStor...

  • Page 47: A Warranty

    1. In case of malfunction due to its production, TrekStor will replace or repair the product at its option. 2. TrekStor and its suppliers will not be liable for any damage or loss of data, or any of its consequences, related to the operation of the device.
  • Page 48 To request warranty service, please contact the TrekStor technical support. You will be asked for the serial number of your TrekStor product and you will eventually have to provide a proof of purchase indicating that the warranty period has not expired.

  • Page 49: B Notes

    B Notes B.1 Liability The manufacturer only guarantees the suitability of the product for its intended purpose. The manufacturer is neither liable for damage or loss of data nor for any consequential damage, due to using the product. He reserves the right to keep developing the product without updating this manual.

  • Page 50: B.3 Precautions

    fire, injury short-circuit or dangerous emissions. The components cannot be maintained by the user. If the device does not work properly, have it checked by a qualified member of the TrekStor technical support. Please refer to the warranty conditions in Appendix A.

  • Page 51: B.5 Copyright

    This manual may not be - even partially - copied, reproduced or distributed in any form, print or electronic, including photocopying, recording, translating or transferring in any other way, without explicit and written permission of TrekStor GmbH & Co. KG. The software described in this manual is subject to a licence agreement and may only be used or copied under the conditions and to the extent as is put down in its licence agreement.
  • Page 53 TrekStor TrekStor TrekStor GmbH & Co. KG DataStation - User’s Manual DS-AT-V5.0-EN-050513a...

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