DataPocket ULTRA-SLIM POCKET-SIZED HARD DRIVE WITH SMART BACKUP User’s Guide
DataPocket User’s Guide Digital Foci, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes to the products and programs described in this User’s Guide at any time without notice. Please read the entire User’s Guide before operating the device. Digital Foci, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this User’s Guide. Nor does Digital Foci, Inc. make any commitment to update the information contained herein. ©2005 Digital Foci, Inc. All rights reserved.
DataPocket User’s Guide Limited Warranty As the original purchaser of this product, you receive these warranties from Digital Foci, Inc. Your DataPocket (hereafter referred to as “Device”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial compliance with your user documentation accompanying the Device for 1 year from the purchase date providing proper use of the Device.
DataPocket User’s Guide Caring for Your DataPocket To keep DataPocket in good condition and working properly, follow these basic guidelines: • Do not drop, jar, bump, shock or expose DataPocket to severe vibration. • Do not handle or shake DataPocket while data is being transferred. • Do not operate or store DataPocket in dusty environments. • Do not leave DataPocket under direct sunlight, in a parked car, or in other situations where the temperature may be above 140°F (60°C).
DataPocket User’s Guide Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. Welcome! ............................................................................................................................1 1.1. System Requirements ........................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 1 DataPocket Basics............................
DataPocket User’s Guide 1. Welcome! Congratulations on purchasing your DataPocket – ultra-slim pocket-sized hard drive with Smart Backup. DataPocket is the perfect solution for your data management needs. Use DataPocket to create personalized backup tasks and run regular backups with the simple push of DataPocket’s Smart Backup Button. Its compact and lightweight design provides you ultimate portability.
DataPocket User’s Guide 2. DataPocket Basics 2.1. Ways to Use DataPocket DataPocket can help manage your data in many different ways. You can use DataPocket to: 2.2. • Set up custom backup tasks with DataPocket Smart Backup Utility and run regular backups with just a push of the Smart Backup Button. • Bring DataPocket with you to back up important documents on business trips. • Restore lost files on your computer from your most recent backup.
DataPocket User’s Guide 2.3. Connecting DataPocket to Your Computer DataPocket is powered via your computer USB Port and does not require external power.* Use the USB cable included with your DataPocket to connect DataPocket to your computer. This is a special USB cable that has a Power Only USB connector. Under normal circumstances you will not need to use this additional USB connector.
DataPocket User’s Guide Once connected, your computer will automatically recognize** DataPocket and display it as a Hard Disk Drive on your computer. After DataPocket is recognized by your computer, you can use it just as you would use your computer’s internal hard drive. Note: The drive letter for DataPocket may vary depending on your computer configuration. ** For Windows 98/SE, a device driver must be installed before the computer can recognize DataPocket. See Section 5.
DataPocket User’s Guide Disabling DataPocket in Windows XP: 1. Locate the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ icon in the icon tray at the lower right hand corner of your computer screen. You can move the mouse pointer over the icons until you see the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ label. 2. Left-click on this icon and you will see a listing that says, ‘Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device - Drive(E). Note: The actual drive letter may vary depending on your computer configuration. 3.
DataPocket User’s Guide 3. Using DataPocket Smart Backup Utility (Windows only) DataPocket comes with DataPocket Smart Backup Utility that lets you create multiple, customized Smart Backup tasks. After creating your Smart Backup tasks, all you need to do is press the Smart Backup Button on DataPocket to run the backups. 3.1. Installing DataPocket Smart Backup Utility To utilize DataPocket Smart Backup Utility, you must install the program by following these steps: 1.
DataPocket User’s Guide 3.2. Accessing DataPocket Smart Backup Utility Configuration Menu Make sure that DataPocket is connected to your computer and powered on. Locate the DataPocket Smart Backup Utility icon in the icon tray at the lower right hand corner of your screen. Double-click on the icon to open the main configuration screen of DataPocket Smart Backup Utility.
DataPocket User’s Guide 3.3. DataPocket Smart Backup Utility Window Flow The following diagram explains the DataPocket Smart Backup Utility window flow: Page 8 Revision 1.
DataPocket User’s Guide 3.4. Managing Your Backup Task List From DataPocket Smart Backup Utility main window: 1. Select the DataPocket hard drive. This is the Disk## entry with an asterisk (*). 2. Click on ‘Task List’ to open the Manage Backup Tasks window. • To add, delete, or edit tasks, click ‘Add Task’, ‘Delete Task’, or ‘Edit Task’. • To clear all existing backup tasks and start from a blank list, click ‘Clear List’. • To save the existing list of backup tasks, click ‘Save List’.
DataPocket User’s Guide 3.5. Adding, Editing, and Deleting Backup Tasks You can add, edit, and delete your backup tasks from the Manage Backup Tasks window using the buttons on the right side of the window. 3.5.1. Adding and editing backup tasks To add a new task, click ‘Add Task’ and the Task Settings window will open. To edit an existing task, select the task from the Manage Backup Tasks window and click ‘Edit Task’ to open the Task Settings window with the current task settings. Page 10 Revision 1.
DataPocket User’s Guide Using the Task Settings window: 1. Specify the Computer Directory. Either type the directory path in the Computer Directory field or click ‘Browse’ to search for the desired directory. 2. Specify the DataPocket Directory. Either type the directory path in the DataPocket Directory field or click ‘Browse’ to search for the desired directory. Note: You can create a new directory on the fly by typing a new directory name in the DataPocket Directory field.
DataPocket User’s Guide 3.5.2. Deleting backup tasks From the Manage Backup Tasks window: To delete an existing task, select the task to be deleted and click ‘Delete Task’. To delete all your existing backup tasks and start from a blank list, click ‘Clear List’. Page 12 Revision 1.
DataPocket User’s Guide 3.6. Selecting Active and Inactive Tasks With DataPocket, you can select to have certain tasks active and other tasks inactive. This way, you can create different backup tasks for different situations and run them only when the need arises. Open the Active Task List window by clicking the ‘Active Task’ button on the Manage Backup Tasks window.
DataPocket User’s Guide 3.7. Running Your Task List There are two ways to run your DataPocket Smart Backup. 1) By pressing the Smart Backup Button on DataPocket. Smart Backup Button 2) By clicking ‘Run’ from DataPocket Smart Backup Utility. Page 14 Revision 1.
DataPocket User’s Guide Once the DataPocket Smart Backup is complete, you will see the following confirmation screen. Warning: DO NOT disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred between DataPocket and your computer. Unplugging DataPocket while data is being transferred may crash your computer and cause data loss. Refer to Section 2.4. Safely Removing DataPocket from Your Computer for details. Page 15 Revision 1.
DataPocket User’s Guide 4. Powering DataPocket DataPocket is powered by the USB Port on your computer and in normal situations does not require external power. However, in some cases, your computer may not be able to provide sufficient power. Possible situations that may cause insufficient power are: • Plugging DataPocket into a damaged USB Port on your computer that does not provide the standard power level. • Plugging DataPocket into a USB Hub that is not powered by an external power adapter.
DataPocket User’s Guide 2) Use a compatible external power adapter. AC Adapter Jack AC Adapter Specifications Output Voltage: DC 5V Output Current: 2.0A Plug length: 0.38” (9.6 mm) Inner hole: 1.3∅ Outer hole: 3.5∅ Warning: DO NOT use a power adapter that is over DC 5V. Doing so may severely damage DataPocket and your computer. Page 17 Revision 1.
DataPocket User’s Guide 5. Installing Windows 98 Driver Driver installation is required for computers running on Windows 98/SE. To install the DataPocket driver for Windows 98 follow these steps: 1. Close all programs running on your computer. 2. Insert DataPocket Resource Disc into your computer CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click on My Computer and locate the ‘Win98’ folder on the Resource Disc. 4. From within the ‘Win98’ folder, double-click on ‘Setup.exe’ to begin driver installation. 5.
DataPocket User’s Guide 6. Backup Tips and Techniques 6.1. Recommended Backup Schedules It is a good habit to back up your important pictures, music, videos, documents, programs, and other files as often as possible. Since it is easy to forget running regular backups, here are some recommendations that will help you establish a regular backup routine.
DataPocket User’s Guide 6.2. Recommended Backup Techniques Here are some useful backup techniques to help you get the most out of your DataPocket Smart Backup tasks: Include a date code in the name of the backup folder: This will help you identify the dates of the backup you make on DataPocket. Also, it gives you a convenient way to sort your backups by date on your computer. Your computer file management program can organize DataPocket contents by number and letter sequence.
DataPocket User’s Guide Group your backups by date or by name: If you prefer to have all your backups grouped by date, put the 6-digit YYMMDD date code in the front of the backup folder name. If you prefer to view your backups grouped by name, put the date code at the end. Use special characters to organize your backup folder listing: In addition to using numbers and letters, you can also use punctuation marks to make selected folders appear at the top of the list.
DataPocket User’s Guide 7. Frequently Asked Questions My computer only has USB 1.1 ports available. Can I still use DataPocket? • Yes, DataPocket is backward compatible with USB 1.1. What happens when DataPocket runs out of hard drive space during a back up? • Your computer will display a message telling you that the hard drive is full. You can free up space by deleting unnecessary files.
DataPocket User’s Guide 8. Troubleshooting and Technical Support My computer does not recognize DataPocket. • Make sure that the Main USB connector is properly connected to your computer and the Mini USB connector is properly connected to DataPocket. If you connect the Power Only USB connector to your computer, DataPocket will not function properly. See Section 2.3. Connecting DataPocket to Your Computer for more detail.
DataPocket User’s Guide When disconnecting DataPocket from my computer, I get a message saying that the device was disconnected in an unsafe way. DataPocket was not disabled before it was disconnected from your computer. See Section 2.4. Safely Removing DataPocket from Your Computer for more detail. Technical Support Contact If you are still having troubles using your DataPocket, please contact Digital Foci, Inc. technical support at support@digitalfoci.com. Page 24 Revision 1.
DataPocket User’s Guide 9. Appendix DataPocket Technical Specifications Model No. DPK-250 Hard drive capacity Up to 80GB (2.5” HDD) Computer interface USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1) Transfer rate USB 2.0: up to 480 Mbps USB 1.1: up to 12 Mbps Power USB bus-powered (or external DC 5V/2A) OS compatibility Windows 98/SE, 2000, ME, XP Home/Pro Macintosh OS 9.x and 10.0.x and higher Linux OS kernel versions 2.4.
DataPocket User’s Guide FCC Rules and Regulations – Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. The device has been tested and verified to be within the energy emission limits for Class B digital devices as defined in Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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