PHOTO STORAGE Portable Storage for Digital Cameras User Guide Version 06/11 NEXTODI CO., Ltd. www.nextodi.
Thank you for purchasing the NEXTO PHOTO STORAGE (ND2730). The ND2730 allows digital camera users to save photo from their cameras to a hard drive without the use of a computer. The performance of the ND2730 has been optimized so that data transfers from a memory card to the ND2730 more quickly than to other storage devices. Data stored on the ND2730 can later be copied to a computer.
Table of Contents 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ................................................................... 1 2. CONTENTS OF THE NEXTO PHOTO STORAGE .............................. 3 3. SYMBOLS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT .............................................. 4 4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................... 4 5. INSTALLATION OF A HARD DISK DRIVE .......................................... 6 6. DEVICE DIAGRAM ................................................
1. Product Description The NEXTO PHOTO STORAGE (hereinafter ND2730) offers sufficient space for the installation of a 2.5” Serial ATA(SATA) hard disk drive (not included in the delivery) and includes a Li-Poly rechargeable battery. The ND2730 provides the following functions: 1. Memory card backup The ND2730 can copy the contents of a memory card to the internal hard drive without a PC--even in the field where no electric power source is available.
2. Contents of the NEXTO PHOTO STORAGE 1. Main Package ② ④ ③ 245.0 GB XCopy Ready Menu 3. Symbols Used in This Document Warning The flash icon in a triangle is used to alert you to personal injury hazards such as electric shock Caution An exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important instructions in this operating manual which must be observed. Off ⑥ ⑤ ① Reference The "hand" icon gives you special tips and notes on the operation. ⑦ 4.
5. Installation of a hard disk drive Warning ● The case of the hard disk must not get damp or wet. Protect the device from humidity and water, from sun, excessive heat (>113°F) or cold (<32ºF), dust and dirt. ● When the product is brought from a cold place into a warm room, condensation may form. This could damage the product. Always let the product get to room temperature before use or before connecting the AC power adapter unit. This can take several hours.
6. Device Diagram 7. About the Rechargeable Battery ① ⑧ ② ③ ⑨ ⑦ ④ A "Li-Poly" (lithium-polymer) rechargeable battery is integrated into the ND2730. This rechargeable battery does not have the so-called “memory effect.” As a result, the rechargeable battery can be charged whenever you want. Furthermore, it has a higher energy content than conventional NiCd and NiMH rechargeable batteries. Note these important instructions when handling the Li-Poly rechargeable battery.
. Charging the Rechargeable Battery 9. ND2730 Interface 1. Internal battery 1. Turning the ND2730 On/Off The battery can be charged using the AC power adapter unit delivered with this product. A. Turn off the ND2730. B. Connect the charger’s wall plug to the ND2730’s "DC IN" slot C. Plug the AC power adapter unit into a wall socket D. The LED above the control key shows red when charging E. When the battery is charged, the red LED turns off F. If there is an error when charging, the LED blinks.
10. Formatting the Hard Disk Drive 2. Key operation The ND2730 is operated by a single control key which can be used in five different ways. The display shows you the “ ” (Short) or “ ” (Long) symbol as a means to invoke the desired function. Operation Symbols (Short) Press once and release immediately Caution (Long) Press and hold the key for more than two seconds. ▲▼ Push the key in the appropriate direction. Up/down movements are supported.
11. Using the ND2730 as a Hard Disk Drive 245.0 G HDD Format Then you can repartition and reformat the hard disk; to confirm, push the control key downward. All data on the hard disk will be lost! Are You Sure? You can cancel the operation by pressing and holding the control key. Back OK 245.0 G HDD Format The ND2730 indicates the progress of the formatting operation. Formatting / 245.0 G HDD Format When the formatting has completed you are ready to copy data to the hard disk.
2. Connect via FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) 3. Browsing the contents of your hard drive ① Turn your computer on. Wait until the operating system is completely booted. ② Turn your ND2730 on. ③ Connect the ND2730 "FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b)" slot via the FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) cable with a free FireWire 800 (IEEE 1394b) port on your computer. ④ Check the "PC ↔ 1394" on the ND2730’s LCD display.
. Data Backup (Copy) and Verify This chapter explains the ‘Copy’ and ‘Verify’ functions. Insert a memory card into the corresponding memory slot. The slot for the Compact Flash(CF) card is located on the top side of the ND2730. The slot for the SD/SDXC/SDHC card is located on the left side of ND2730. When copying from a memory card, the ND2730 must not be connected to a computer. The ND2730 can copy a memory card onto the internal hard disk drive via the built-in memory slot.
. Photo Preview 4. Status 245.0 G CF → HDD Copying 1 15/21 123MB 2 3 3m15s Current operation status is shown on the LCD display. Cancel 245.0 G 5. Indication of Results Copy Success! Remove CF 1 21/21 2 If the operation completes successfully, the user is notified with a beep sound and the lapsed time is displayed. Off 50MB/s ① Total number of files in the memory card versus the number of copied files. ② Amount of data copied.
IMG_2913.JPG Sel 1 1/3 Back IMG_2913.JPG If you select an image, the ND2730 shows the larger one. A user can control the “up/down” button to preview the next image or can long press the key( ) to preview in slide show mode. 2 3 2. Delete the backup data If “Show Photo” is selected, the ND2730 will display the photo files contained in that folder as thumbnails. Unsupported photo files are shown with an [X] mark. Photo clips are selected for preview by using an up/ down push of the control key.
14. Advanced Functions 3. Preview from an external device The ND2730 supports the preview of photo files stored on an external device— as well as photo files stored on memory cards such as: CF, SD, SDXC and SDHC. 245.0 G ND2730 has several advanced function menus, accessible from the Main Menu. Menu Operation Select “External DEV” from the [Preview] menu. Preview Select a Source Internal HDD External DEV Sel Self Test Built-in test utility for detecting physical errors on the internal hard drive.
1. Self Test 245.0 G (1) HDD Smart Test 245.0 G Preview Self Test Auto Copy Buzzer: Format On On HDD Smart Test Press the control key once at the “XCopy Ready” mode to activate the menu. Press the control key and select “Self Test”. 245.0 G Self Test Select a Method HDD SmartTest HDD FullTest Sel The User can choose between an HDD Smart Test or an HDD Full Test. Choose the HDD Smart Test. The HDD Smart Test uses a S.M.A.R.T test provided by the hard drive.
(2) HDD Full Test 245.0 G 0 Bad Found 245.0 G Select “HDD Full Test” from the [Self Test] menu. Self Test Full Test OK. Select a Method HDD SmartTest HDD FullTest 99m 03s Sel 245.0 GB Back HDD Full Test It will take several hours. Are you Ready? The HDD Full Test will take several hours. So you need to connect power to the ND2730. It will read all the sectors in the internal hard drive to discover if any bad sectors exist.
2. Auto Copy On/Off 245.0 G Preview Self Test Auto Copy Buzzer: Format Sel Off On 3. Buzzer Select “Auto Copy “from the main menu to turn the Auto Copy on/off by briefly pressing the control key. The factory default setting is Auto Copy off. Back 245.0 G Preview Self Test Auto Copy Buzzer: Format Sel On On Back 21 Files 13.83 GB Auto Copy? 5 NO Preview Self Test Auto Copy Buzzer: Format Sel The Auto Copy is now on.
1.00 FW Update No valid FW File! If a valid firmware file is not contained in the specified device, the ND2730 indicates an error. Check whether the device contains valid firmware in the root directory and repeat the previous process. 5. Delete TMP folder 245.0 G Select “TMP Folder” from the main menu. TMP Folder FW Update Back 1.00 → 1.01 Sel FW Update FW File Found Update? OK If valid firmware is found at the specified location, the ND2730 indicates a “FW File Found” message on the LCD.
15. Troubleshooting Tips If the power on the ND2730 cannot be turned OFF via the On/Off button: Press the recessed Reset key using a toothpick or paper clip. The Reset key is located on the bottom of the ND2730 to the right of the FireWire 800 port. (See diagram below.) The Reset key will turn the power off safely so that the data stored in the hard drive will not be lost or altered. IF THE POWER CANNOT BE TURNED ON: The ND2730 has an internal rechargeable battery.
16. Battery Disposal Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing harmful substances are marked with the following symbols: Cd=cadmium, Hg=mercury, Pb=lead. You can return batteries/rechargeable batteries free of charge to any authorized disposal station in your area, in our stores or in any other store where batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold. Do not dispose of used batteries in the household trash.
