Computer Drive User Manual

General Information

Precautionary measures

To ensure that your Freecom FHD-3 functions properly, please take note of the

following precautions. If these are not followed, you may void your warranty

and damage the FHD-3.

 Safely remove the FHD-3 via your operating system (the "unplug or eject

hardware" option in the Windows taskbar) before disconnecting the Cable

or the power cable. Failing to do so may result in data loss.

 Do not drop the Freecom FHD-3 or expose it to other kinds of sudden

mechanical shocks as this may result in data loss and damage to the hard

drive.

 Do not use the Freecom FHD-3 when the ambient temperature is below 10°C

or above 45°C.

 If the Freecom FHD-3 is moved from a cool environment to a warmer

environment, please allow the drive to acclimatize to the ambient tempera-

ture 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 FHD-3. When liquids are spilled and get

in contact with the electronics within the drive enclosure, it will damage the

drive and will cause the drive to malfunction.

 Do not use the FHD-3 in a dusty environment. Dust inside the enclosure may

damage the internal electronics and result in drive malfunction.

 Only use the power adapter that was supplied with the FHD-3.

 Opening the FHD-3 will void the warranty.

Note: Since USB 2.0 is backwards compatible with USB 1.1, the

FHD-3 can be connected to all USB ports. When connected to a USB

1.1 port, however, the performance (data transfer rate) of the

FHD-3 will be much lower than when the drive is connected to a

USB 2.0 port.

IMPORTANT

The SYNC button on the FHD-3 is designed to work with the

Freecom SYNC software, which can be found on the Manual and

Software CD. Freecom SYNC uses the Microsoft Briefcase to

synchronize files.

When using the Freecom SYNC software, please be aware that all

files in the SYNC folder on the FHD-3 are linked to the original files

on your PC or network. If you delete a file in the SYNC folder, its

original will be deleted during the next synchronization, too! To

avoid this, you have to Split From Original the file prior to

deleting it. Please refer to chapter 4 for further information on

Freecom SYNC and Microsoft Briefcase.