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USER MANUAL Mseries TrekStor

DataStation m-series

Thank you for buying the TrekStor DataStation. We are confident that this product will be the source of much enjoyment.

1) Startup

• Connect the supplied power cable to the power supply, and connect the power supply to the "Power" connection of the device. Only use the provided USB connection cable to connect the device to a USB port in your PC.
• Turn on the DataStation with the on/off switch

2) Data exchange

After successful startup of the device, a local disk "TREKSTOR" appears under "MY COMPUTER" (Windows®) or on your "DESKTOP" (Mac® OS X). Select the desired files or folders with your mouse.

• Position the mouse pointer over the selected files or folders, and press the right mouse button. Select "Cdl" from the context menu that appears.
  Under "MY COMPUTER" / "DESKTOP", select the desired goal (such as the "TREKSTOR" drive).
• Click it with your right mouse button, and select "PASTE" to start copying. After copying is completed, the data will be available on the target drive.

3) Logging off and disconnecting the TrekStor DataStation from the PC

Windows Vista/XP/2000: At the bottom right on the task bar, click the left mouse button on the symbol "SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE". In the context menu that appears, click the left mouse button on "SAFELY REMOVE MASS STORAGE DEVICE - DRIVE" to select it. This removes the DataStation from the operating system of your computer. You can now disconnect the DataStation from your PC.

Mac OS X: You need to remove the drive from the Desktop before you disconnect it or turn it off. Click on the relevant drive symbol, and drag it to the trash symbol.

Note: Please follow the recommended logoff procedure to prevent damage to the device or data loss.

4) Formatting the hard disk

Important: Back up all the data on your hard disk before formatting it.

Note: All the data on the disk will be deleted when you format it.

The DataStation can be formatted like any other hard disk in Windows

Under My Computer, right-click on the local disk "REKSTOR".

Select "·FF" from the context menu that appears.

Left click on the "TAR" button, and confirm that you want to format by clicking the "OK" button.

5) Direct Push-for-Backup™ function (optional)

With the direct Push-for-Backup™ function, pushing a button backs up previously selected files and folders from your computer on the DataStation.

Before you can use the backup function, the necessary backup software has to be installed on your computer. Insert the accompanying CD, and select "NERO BACKUP 2 ESSENTIALS" from the menu that appears. Follow now the installation instructions.
Note: Do not change the set serial number.
- Restart your computer after the backup software is installed.
- Make sure that the DataStation is connected to the computer and turned on.
- Start the backup assistant "NRO BACKUP 2 ESSENTIALS" by going to "START" "PROGRAMS". However, the first time it is used, you can start it directly by pushing the Push-for-Backup™ button.
- Use the assistant to configure your backup jobs. You can find instructions in the manual on the CD entitled "NERO BACKUP 2" and in the help function of the backup program.

Note: Be aware that the assistant only offers support for the Push-for-Backup™ button when the DataStation is connected and turned on.

• The backup jobs you create with the assistant are automatically executed at the planned time. When you press the Push-for-Backup™ button on the DataStation, you immediately start the data backup. All configured backup jobs are executed sequentially.

Notes:

Do not use USB cables longer than 3 meters.

In certain circumstances, exposing the device to an electrostatic discharge may interrupt the data transfer between the device and the computer and impair the functions of the device. If this occurs, the device should be unplugged from the USB port and then plugged in again.

The manufacturer retains the right to continually improve the product. These changes may be made without being directly described in these operating instructions. For this reason, the information provided in these operating instructions may not reflect the current state of the art.

The manufacturer only guarantees suitability for the product's intended purpose. In addition, the manufacturer is not responsible for damages or loss of data and subsequent consequences.

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