XS-Drive Centre
1 What is the procedure to connect the XS-Drive Centre to a computer ?
You simply need to connect the USB Cable to the computer and the XS-Drive Centre (switched on). "Removable Drives" will be accessible on your computer; the first Removable Drive is the Internal Hard disk and the other Removable Drives correspond to the Memory card slots via OTG slot
2 How the files transferred to the XS-Drive Centre are stored on its internal HD ?
You can perform Copy Transfers from any memory card to the internal 2.5 inches Hard Disk of the XS-Drive Centre.
Note: You can also copy from the XS-Drive Hard Disk to a memory card when via the USB memory card reader.
If you have performed several transfers during the day with different types of memory cards, you can connect the XS-Drive Centre 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 6900.
3 How long do the Internal batteries can last before recharging ?
When fully charged, the internal rechargeable batteries of the XS-Drive Centre allow to use the device from 3 to 6 hours. It takes 4 hours to fully recharge the batteries.
4 Is it safe to remove a memory card while files are being transferred ?
No, when the transfer is indicated on the LCD panel, do not remove the memory card from the XS-Drive Centre as it may result in lost of file/data, or even damage the Xs-drive.
5 Is the XS-Drive Centre compatible USB 2.0 as well as USB 1.1 ?
Yes, the XS-Drive Centre can be used on a OTG/USB 2.0 as well as USB 1.1 connection.
6 What Operating Systems are supported by the Xs-drive Centre ?
The Xs-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
7 Does the XS-Drive Centre recognise a HD with multi-partitions ?
Yes, the XS-Drive Centre supports up to 4 Primary partitions.
8 Can you explain more about the copy operation with the XS Drive Centre ?
- Full Backup Procedure -
To backup for files from your memory card to the Hard disk, plug the memory card in first via an USB/OTG card reader. The memory card will be recognised so you can select it. 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 MS-0001 for a Memory Stick transfer). The XS Drive advises you the name of the destination directory.
- 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".
9 How long does it take to transfer files from a memory card to the XS-Drive Super ?
A complete transfer from a full Compactflash 64MB will take 27 seconds.
10 What is the purpose of the Reset button on the XS-Drive Centre ?
In case that the XS-Drive hangs, you can reset it via this button - note that the data on the Hard disk will not be affected.
11 Can I use the XS-Drive as an external Hard Drive to do back up of the files of my computer ?
The XS-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 in the Backup folder).
12 Is it possible to transfer pictures from the XS drive to a memory card ?
Yes you can - it is also possible to copy between memory cards. The procedure is explained as "File Selection Backup Procedure" in FAQ 9.
13 Can the data on the Xs-Drive be shared in a networking environment ?
Yes, files on the XS-Drive's HD can be shared in a networking environment, provided the host machine has the share functionality enabled for the unit.
14 What precautions should be taken while using the Xs-Drive Centre ?
Wait for a few seconds upon inserting and removing of the Xs-Drive Centre with your computer, so that time is given for the Operating System to recognize the Xs-Drive. Avoid removing immediately after inserting the Xs-Drive or performing repetitive insertions/removals.
Also perform from time to time a Scandisk on the XS-Drive Hard Disk to detect and correct bad sectors if any.
15 Is there any restriction on file types to be transferred from memory cards ?
I shoot mainly RAW files.
The XS-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.
Anyway, RAW files can’t be displayed on the colour display.
16 When you copy data from a memory card to the Xs-drive, does it automatically delete what is on the memory card after the transfer ?
When you perform a transfer from a memory card to the XS-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 XS-Drive Hard disk.
17 When the 6300 is plugged into the mains, does it use the battery power or the mains ?
When the power adapter is plugged, the device will use the power form plug and that won't affect the battery life.
18 How can I use the XS-Drive Centre as an MP3 Music Player ?
The XS-Drive Centre 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 even when you are viewing a JPEG photo and therefore will zoom into it.
19 When I copy to the XS-Drive Centre, it creates a new folder (ie CF-0001) with a Time & Date of 01.04.2007. Is it possible to change the date on the 6300 ?
There is a clock implemented in the XS-Drive Centre, so it is 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 6300 remain the same when transferred.
20 I would like to know if the internal battery of the 6300 is user-replaceable?
The XS-Drive Centre 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.
21 Does the XS Drive Centre double checks that the data was correctly copied from the memory card ?
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.
22 How can I change the language to display on the XS-Drive Centre ?
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.
23 I own a Mac, can I format the Hard disk without having to use a PC ?
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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24 When I connect my XS-Drive via USB on my computer, does it get any power via the USB Connection ?
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.
25 How can I set the XS-Drive Centre LCD Screen saver mode ?
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.
26 My WMA music file doesn't play - what is the reason ?
The file is protected by the Digital Right Management (DRM) which you might have converted from the CD. It can not play on the 6300 due to the copyright. You would need to use the MP3 convert instead.
