FAQ
1 - What is the procedure to connect the X'S-Drive to a computer?
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Answer:
You simply need to connect the USB Cable to the computer and the X'S-Drive
Super (switched on). Four "Removable Drives" will be accessible
on your computer; the first Removable Drive is the Internal Hard disk
and the following 3 Removable Drives correspond to the Memory card slots
(as the X'S-Drive Super can be used as a USB Card reader as well).. |
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FAQ
2 - How the files transferred to the X'S-Drive are stored on
its internal HD?
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Answer:
You can perform Copy Transfers from any memory card to the internal 2.5
inches Hard Disk of the X'S-Drive Super.
Note: You can also copy from the X'S-Drive Hard Disk to a memory
card when used alone.
If you have performed several transfers during the day with different types
of memory cards, you can connect the X'S-Drive Super to your computer via
USB to access all the files transferred.
When you access the last Removable Drive (internal HD), you will see that
you can access folders corresponding to the transfers done. All backups
are copied to the BACKUP folder of the Hard disk.
Also depending on the Memory card used, the folder names will be as follows:
- CF0000x for CompactFlash
- SM0000x for SmartMedia
- SD0000x for Secure Digital and MultiMediaCard
- MS0000x for Memory Stick
(x is the number of the transfer, i.e. CF00001, CF00002, CF00003...)
You can also copy file by file from a memory card to the Hard Disk,
from the Hard disk to a memory card, or from a memory card to another memory
card using the user interface of the VP6210 via the MENU button (select
Copy and Paste options)
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FAQ
3 - How long do the Internal batteries can last before recharging
and is there an external battery pack to use the X'S-Drive longer?
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Answer:
When fully charged, the internal rechargeable batteries of the X'S-Drive
Super allow to use the device from 3 to 6 hours. It takes 4 hours to fully
recharge the batteries.
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FAQ
4 - Is it safe to remove a memory card while files are being
transferred?
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Answer:
No, when the transfer is indicated on the LCD panel, do not remove the memory
card from the X'S-Drive Super as it may result in lost of file/data, or
even damage the X's-drive. |
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FAQ
5 - Is the X'S-Drive Super compatible USB 2.0 as well as USB
1.1?
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Answer:
Yes, the X'S-Drive Super can be used on a USB 2.0 as well as USB 1.1 connection. |
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FAQ
6 - What Operating Systems are supported by the x's-drive super?
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Answer:
The X's-Drive can be operated on any of the following OS:
Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 (with driver)
Windows ME/XP, Linux Kernel version 2.4 or above without driver
Mac OS 8.6 - 9.0 with driver
Mac OS 10.0.1 and above without driver |
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FAQ
7 - I get 4 Removable drives when my xs-drive super is connected
to my computer - what is the meaning of each of them?
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Answer:
Each removable drive corresponds to the memory card slots of your x's-drive
(as it can be used as a card reader) and its internal Hard Disk. Their definition
is as follows:
- Removable Drive 1: Hard Disk
- Removable Drive 2: CompactFlash
- Removable Drive 3: SmartMedia
- Removable Drive 4: MMC/SD or Memory Stick
Although under Windows ME or XP you don't need to install drivers, installing
from the CDRom will provide you icons for each Removable Drive to make it
simple to know what each drive is. |
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FAQ
8 - Does the XS-Drive Super recognise a HD with multi-partitions?
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Answer:
Yes, the X'S-Drive Super supports up to 4 Primary partitions. |
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FAQ
9 - Can you explain more about the copy operation with the XS
Drive Super
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Answer:
- Full Backup Procedure -
To backup for files from your memory card to the Hard disk, plug the memory
card in first. The memory card will be recognised so you can select it via
the arrow buttons. Press the MENU button and select "Full Backup"
which will copy all files and folders onto a new directory in the BACKUP
folder of the Hard Disk (ie MS00001 for a Memory Stick transfer).
The XS Drive Super advises you the name of the destination directory and
prompts to confirm the Backup.
- File Selection Backup Procedure -
You can select one by one the files to backup from your memory card to the
Hard disk.
To do so, plug the memory card in and enter / browse through its content.
When you find the file(s) or folder(s) you wish to backup, select the file/folder,
press the MENU button and select "Copy". This action marks the
file/folder as Copied.
To finish the backup, enter the Hard Disk, browse to the folder you would
like to copy all files/folders marked, press the MENU button and select
"Paste". |
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FAQ
10 - How long does it take to transfer files from a memory card
to the X'S-Drive Super?
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Answer:
A complete transfer from a full Compactflash 1GB will take 7 minutes. |
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FAQ
11 - What is the purpose of the Reset button on the X'S-Drive
Super?
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Answer:
In case that the X'S-Drive hangs, you can reset it via this button - note
that the data on the Hard disk will not be affected. |
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FAQ
12 - Can I use the X'S-Drive as an external Hard Drive to do
back up of the files of my computer?
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Answer:
The X'S-Drive internal Hard disk, when connected to your computer, is recognised
as a Removable Drive.
You have full access to its content, therefore you can use it as an external
backup Hard drive - we just recommend not to use folder names like the ones
of the transfers (for example CF0001). |
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FAQ
13 - Is it possible to transfer pictures from the X’S drive
to a memory card?
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Answer:
You can select one by one the files to copy from the Hard disk to a memory
card.
To do so, select and enter / browse through the HD content. When you find
the file(s) or folder(s) you wish to backup, select the file/folder, press
the MENU button and select "Copy". This action marks the file/folder
as Copied.
To finish the backup, enter the memory card, browse to the folder you would
like to copy all files/folders marked, press the MENU button and select
"Paste". |
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FAQ
14 - Can the data on the X's-Drive be shared in a networking
environment?
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Answer:
Yes, files on the X'S-Drive's HD can be shared in a networking environment,
provided the host machine has the share functionality enabled for the unit. |
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FAQ
15 - What precautions should be taken while using the X's-Drive?
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Answer:
Wait for a few seconds upon inserting and removing of the X's-Drive with
your computer, so that time is given for the Operating System to recognize
the X's-Drive. Avoid removing immediately after inserting the X's-Drive
or performing repetitive insertions/removals.
Also perform from time to time a Scandisk on the X'S-Drive Hard Disk to
detect and correct bad sectors if any. |
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FAQ
16 - Is there any restriction on file types to be transferred
from memory cards?
I shoot mainly RAW files.
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Answer:
The X'S-Drive allows you to copy all the files stored on your memory card
to a new directory on its internal Hard disk. Therefore there is no file
type support restriction. |
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FAQ
17 - When you copy data from a memory card to the x's-drive,
does it automatically delete what is on the memory card after the transfer?
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Answer:
When you perform a transfer from a memory card to the X'S-Drive, it copies
all the data to the internal HD but it doesn't delete any file from the
memory card.
You need after to delete the photos with your digital camera for instance.
Thanks to the new single file deletion feature, you can delete files from
the memory card or the X'S-Drive Hard disk. |
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FAQ
18 - When the VP6210 is plugged into the mains, does it use
the battery power or the mains?
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Answer:
When the power adapter is plugged, the device will use the power form plug
and that won't affect the battery life. |
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FAQ
19 - Is the VP6210 compatible with Memory Stick Duo?
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Answer:
If you have the Memory Stick adapter, you can use the Memory Stick Duo with
the X'S-Drive Pro.
Please note that the X'S-Drive is not compatible with "Memory Stick Select"
(ie 2 x 128MB). |
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FAQ
20 - How can I use the XS Drive Super as an MP3 Music Player?
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Answer:
The XS Drive Super not only lets you backup your photos, videos and other
files, but it allows you also to listen to your favorite MP3 and WMA music
tracks.
You can enter in the MP3 mode by simply selecting a music file stored on
the HD or on a memory card.
The XS Drive displays the Music Jukebox with Equaliser and provides all
options via the MENU button (Repeat / Shuffle / Equaliser).
You can keep listening to your songs and view your photos by selecting "Hide"
from the MENU button.
The Minus and Plus buttons control the volume except when you are viewing
a JPEG photo and therefore will zoom into it. |
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FAQ
21 - When I copy to the XS-Drive super, it creates a new folder
(ie CF-0001) with a Time & Date of 01.02.2002. Is it possible to change the
date on the VP6210?
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Answer:
There is no clock implemented in the XS Drive Super, therefore it is not
possible to change the date/time.
Note that the date and time of files and folders stored on your memory cards
and copied to the VP6210 remain the same when transferred. |
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FAQ
22 - Does the XS Drive Super display RAW files?
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Answer:
RAW File support is improved via the latest firmware upgrades. More and
more cameras such as Nikon, Canon, Fuji, Olympus producing RAW files are
supported so these RAW files can be displayed on the VP6210 LCD screen.
For RAW files unsupported at the moment, the VP6210 will display the name
of the RAW file. |
(please check the latest
version and supported RAW files from available from the VP6210
page)
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FAQ
23 - I would like to know if the internal battery of the VP6210
is user-replaceable?
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Answer:
The XS Drive Super provides the facility of easily accessing the internal
battery (digital camera type available as an accessory) to easily change
it by removing a small screw. |
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FAQ
24 - What is the difference between the XS Drive Super VP6210
and the similar XS Drive MMV VP6300?
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Answer:
The XS Drive Super VP6210 only differs to the XS Drive MMV VP6300 by its
dimensions and the type of Hard disk it is using. The MMV VP6300 uses a
1.8" Hard disk which makes it more compact, more expensive and restricted
to 20GB.
The XS Drive Super VP6210 takes 2.5" Hard disks which makes it available
up to 80GB capacity. |
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FAQ
25 - Does the XS Drive Super double checks that the data was
correctly copied from the memory card.
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Answer:
When the data is copied to the Hard disk, you can double check after the
transfer that the data is stored by viewing the name of the files (or view
the JPEG photo itself) in a new folder on the XS Drive HDD. |
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FAQ
26 - How can I change the language to display on the XS Drive
Super?
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Answer:
You can select the language to use (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian,
Portuguese, Chinese, Korean.
To do so, you need to go to Options, select Language, and change it using
the Minus and Plus buttons. |
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FAQ
27 - I own a Mac, can I format the Hard disk without having
to use a PC?
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Answer:
If you use Mac OS X (previous versions may work), you just need to select
the mounted drive (not the partition only) in 'Disk Utility', chose 'Erase'
and select 'MS-DOS' from the popup menu.
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FAQ
28 - When I connect my XS Drive via USB on my computer, does
it get any power via the USB Connection?
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Answer:
When you connect your XS Drive on your USB port, the XS Drive doesn't benefit
from any power from the USB Port. Therefore the XS drive will be powered
from either the internal batteries or the mains depending if it is plugged
in the mains or not.
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FAQ
29 - How can I set the XS Drive Super LCD Screen saver mode?
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Answer:
You can select the time before the LCD goes in the standby mode going to
Options, select Display, and change "Screen Save Idle timer" value
by using the Minus and Plus buttons. |
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FAQ
30 - Can I use xD memory cards with the X'S-Drive?
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Answer:
The XS Drive Super VP6210 does not require any adapter for xD. You can use
xD via the same slot as Smartmedia memory cards. |
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FAQ
31 - When accessing my RAW file photo, the LCD screen displays
a scrambled image. What is the reason and is there a solution?
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Answer:
This situation happens when the original file name extension from the camera
is not used - this is due to the TIFF format selected when RAW files are
produced.
You need to change from producing TIF to produce RAW files.
This way, the VP6210 (or VP6300) will be able to recognise the extension
name. The list of original extensions is as follows:
Canon : .CRW
Nikon : .NEF
Kodak : .DCR
Fuji : .RAF
Olympus : .ORF
Pentax : .PEF
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FAQ
32 - I have set the screensaver settings 20 seconds via the
Options menu.
When I don't copy from the CF card the screensaver activates after 20 seconds,
but when doing a photo or full backup the screen stays active during the entire
backup.
Is this as designed?
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Answer:
It is normal that the screensaver is not active when you use the VP6210
in Backup operation. |
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FAQ
33 - I cannot backup my xD picture card 1GB, everytime I try,
I get an error. What is the solution?
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Answer:
Please download the latest firmware from this Link
to upgrade the PS2002 firmware to update the memory card compatibility via
USB (from a Windows computer).
You may want to upgrade the VP6210 firmware (DSP) via the unit itself to
benefit from the latest features released. |
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