Getting Started

Thank you for purchasing the HyperDrive SPACE Memory Card

Backup Device. In your hand is the most advanced memory card
backup and portable storage device with currently the world's
fastest card backup and USB transfer speed, the longest battery
performance in its class and a reliable system that can safely store
and manage all your precious photos and digital content.

Please read this manual carefully before using the product to

ensure proper operation.

Kindly inspect the contents of the package and contact your local
dealer if there are any missing items or defects. Included in the
package are the following items:

HyperDrive SPACE Memory Card Backup Device

USB cable
AC power adapter
Car charger
Screwdriver
Instruction manual
Carrying case

The HyperDrive SPACE is available both with and without an

internal hard drive. Please check with your local dealer if your unit
already comes installed with a hard drive. The HyperDrive requires
a hard drive to operate.

Your local dealer may be able to help you to install the hard drive.
You can also purchase and install your own hard drive, as
recommended by your local dealer.

The information contained within this manual is correct at the time

of printing. Due to continual improvements being made to our
product, you are advised to visit our website or check with your
local dealer for the latest information and updates.
Safety Instructions

CAUTION!
Using inappropriate batteries in the HyperDrive may prevent it
from functioning normally and may even damage the product.
Please use only the provided battery or batteries from HyperDrive
authorized sources.

Please observe the correct polarity when inserting the battery. A

wrongly inserted battery may prevent the HyperDrive from
functioning normally. Serious damage may occur if the battery is
short-circuited and may even result in fire.

Use only the provided AC adapter or car adapter. Use of other

adapters or chargers with electrical ratings outside that of the
HyperDrive operating requirements run the risk of electric shock,
property damage or personal injury.

If the HyperDrive emits any burnt smell, excessive heat or smoke

during battery charging, turn off the power supply immediately and
contact your local dealer. Be careful when removing the battery as
the battery may be very hot.

Do not operate the Hyperdrive in wet or moist environments and do

not operate the HyperDrive with wet hands. If water enters the
HyperDrive, immediately remove the batteries and return the
HyperDrive to your local dealer for inspection. Do not use the unit
as there is a danger of short-circuit resulting in fire.
Table Of Contents
Instructions 1

Basic
Battery Charging (via USB) 2
Battery Charging (via AC Power) 3
Turning on HyperDrive 4
Auto Start HyperDrive 4
Turning off HyperDrive 5
Formatting Hard Drive 6
Copy Memory Card to HyperDrive 7
Error Handling During Copy 8

Setup
Date & Time 10
Folder Name 11
Backup Time Stamping 11
Transfer Speed 12
Verification 13
Hard Drive Mode 14
Startup 14

Advance
Erase Memory Card 15
Restore Factory Settings 16
Check Remaining Hard Drive Space 16
Browse/Delete Files/Folder 17
Copy Files/Folders back to Memory Card 18
Connecting HyperDrive to Computer via USB 19
Safely Disconnecting HyperDrive from USB 20
Maximizing Memory Card Backup Speed 21
Hard Drive Installation/Replacement 22
Battery Installation/Replacement 23

Specifications 24
Instructions

CompactFlash,MicroDrive Slot

LED Status Indicator

MS/MS Duo Slot

USB Socket

AUX Socket
(currently not in use)

DC Power Socket

Keypad
SD/MMC/xD Slot

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Battery Charging (via USB)
Without turning on the HyperDrive, plug in the USB cable into the
USB socket on the HyperDrive (as shown in diagram) and connect
the other end to your computer or a compatible USB power source.
When connected via USB, the HyperDrive will charged at 5V,
500mA.

You will see the following display screen when battery charging is
in progress.

Note:
You can still charge the battery via USB when the unit is turned on, but
you will not see the above battery charging display screen. Charging
will automatically stop when the battery is full.

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Battery Charging (via AC power)
Without turning on the HyperDrive, plug in the AC adapter to the
DC socket on the HyperDrive (as shown in diagram). When
connected via DC, the HyperDrive will be charged at 5V, 1A.

You will see the following display screen when battery charging is
in progress.

00:00:01 02:42:02

Note:
You can still charge the battery via AC adapter when the unit is turned
on, but you will not see the above battery charging display screen.
Charging will automatically stop when the battery is full.

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Turning on HyperDrive
Press the button for 1 second, You will see the following
startup screen and then the Main Menu:

Auto Start HyperDrive

When inserting any type of memory card or microdrive, the
Hyperdrive will auto switch on.

Note:
If the HyperDrive was turn on automatically by memory card
insertion, removal of the memory card will also automatically turn off
the HyperDrive.

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Turning off HyperDrive
From the Main Menu, press the button to turn off the
HyperDrive.

From any screen, you can also press the button continuously for
5 s to turn off the HyperDrive.

Ensure that all memory cards are removed from

the HyperDrive, otherwise the HyperDrive will
not be able to shut down completely and will
continue to consume a small amount of battery
CAUTION! power. If the card remains in the unit, the
battery may be exhausted in a week's time.

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Formatting Hard Drive
The HyperDrive can only operate with FAT32 formatted hard
drive.If your hard disk is brand new or not in FAT32 format,you will
need to follow the steps below to format the hard drive.

Formatting the hard drive will delete all the

data on the hard drive including the
partitions. Please ensure that the hard drive
CAUTION! does not have any data that you may require.

Select Feature->Advance->Format:

149.05GB,ST9160821A

149.05GB,ST9160821A

149.05GB,ST9160821A

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Copy Memory Card to HyperDrive
Insert the memory card and on the Main Menu, select Copy:

967.6MB,Sanho Flash

正在拷贝

\SANH0000.SPC
Copy Progress Bar Destination Folder

00 51 Copy Time Elapsed

\SANH0000.SPC

276 100 968.3MB Total Size Transferred

No. Of files transferred

00 51

\SANH0000.SPC

276 100 968.3MB

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Error Handling During Copy
If a critical error (e.g. insufficient hard drive space, low battery
etc.) occurs during the memory card copy process, the HyperDrive
will cease copying and display an error message. At the same time,
the LED indicator will blink yellow.

Error Message

\SANH0000.SPC

During then, you have 2 minutes to press to clear the error

message, otherwise the HyperDrive will shut down and the error
message will appear again the next time you turn on the unit.

Previous
Error Message Size Of Files
Already Transferred

52 216.7MB

No. Of Files
Already Transferred

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Error Handling During Copy
If a non-critical error (e.g. file error or bad sector on the memory
card) occurs, the HyperDrive will cease copy and allow you to
either cancel the copy or skip to the next file. If you press , the
HyperDrive will skip the error file and continue to copy the rest of
the memory card. As a safety precaution, the HyperDrive will also
now copy at the most conservative (normal) speed to ensure
maximum memory card compatibility and that all the files are
safely retrieved.

Error File
IMG00053.JPG

\SANH0000.SPC Skip to next file and

Cancel Copy Process continue copying

IMG00053.JPG IMG00054.JPG

\SANH0000.SPC \SANH0000.SPC

52 22 216.7MB 53 22 218.1MB

This is a very useful feature as it will allow you to retrieve the rest
of the data on the memory card even if the memory card is
defective or damaged.

Do note that the error file may still show up on the

HyperDrive hard drive but it will most likely be corrupted.
The rest of the files will not be affected.

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Date & Time Setup
You may set the date and time according to the following steps.
Select Setup->System->Time:

2006 17

10

09

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Folder Name Setup
The HyperDrive will create a new folder in the root directory of the
hard drive during each backup process. All the data from the
memory card will be downloaded into this folder. By default, the
new folders will be named SPACEXXX (where XXX will be a
sequential number running from 000 to 999). Alternatively you can
define your own 8 character folder name as per the following steps.
Select Setup->Name:

SPACE000

Backup Time Stamping

HyperDrive is also able to name the folder according to the current
time when the folder is created in the format of YYMMDDHH.mms
(Year/Month/Day/Hour/minute/second)

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Transfer Speed Setup
Select Setup->Speed:

Hyper Speed:
Designed for SanDisk Extreme III and Extreme IV CF cards, able to
achieve the maximum transfer speed of 20MB/s.

Ultra Speed:
Designed for professional series CF cards, able to achieve a
maximum transfer speed of 16MB/s.

High Speed:
Designed for majority of CF cards, able to achieve a maximum
transfer speed of 12MB/s.

Normal Speed:
Suitable for all type of memory cards and guaranteed maximum
compatibility.

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Verification Setup
Select Setup->Verify:

Full Verification:
After each file copy, the file on the HyperDrive hard drive is
compared bit by bit with the same file on the memory card to
ensure that the data is identical and successfully transferred. This
is the slowest but most accurate verification process.

Quick verification:
This is the fastest verification process as it only verifies 1 out of
every 32 sectors of data.

Random verification:
This process will carry out full verification on one out of several (3
or 7 or 16) files. By default, it will verify 1 out of every 7 files.

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Hard Drive Mode Setup
Select Setup->System->LBAMode:

48Bits LBA(Logical Block Address):

Select this for large hard drive (over 128GB) support. Do not use
this mode for smaller hard drives (128GB & below) as they may
perform slower and have compatibility issues.

28Bits LBA:
Select this for smaller hard drive (l28GB & below) support.

Startup Setup
You can select the function that the HyperDrive automatically
performs during startup (i.e. when it is turn on).
Select Setup->System->Startup:

Enter Main Menu

(default)
Automatically backup
from memory card if
present Displays remaining
hard drive space

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Erase Memory Card
This feature will erase/delete all the data that is on the memory
card.
Select Feature->Advance->Erase:

Note:
The Hyperdrive is not able to delete any files from memory cards with
FAT12 format.

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Restore Factory Settings
This function will restore the HyperDrive to factory settings.
Select Feature->Advance->Reset:

Check Remaining Hard Drive Space

Select Feature->Browser->HDDSpace:

76.6GB

142.2GB

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Browse/Delete Files/Folders
To b r o w s e H a r d D r i v e , s e l e c t F e a t u r e - > B r o w s e r - > H D D :

2/2
SANH0006.SPC\
Press SANH0007.SPC\
SANH0008.SPC\
My Document\
HD Space.txt

Press
1/1 1/1
^ Press ^
DCIM\ 100EOS1D\

1/19
^
Press XN3H0124.CR2
XN3H0125.CR2
XN3H0126.CR2
Press
XN3H0127.CR2
XN3H0128.CR2

\SANH008.SPC\DCIM\100EOS1D\XN3H0 \SANH008.SPC\DCIM\100EOS1D\XN3H0
125.CR2 125.CR2

17864Kbytes 17864Kbytes

May.13,2006 12:52:00

1/19
^
XN3H0124.CR2
XN3H0126.CR2
XN3H0127.CR2
XN3H0128.CR2
XN3H0129.CR2

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Copy Files/Folders back to Memory Card
This feature allows the user to copy any file/folder from the
HyperDrive hard drive to any folder on the memory card.
Select Feature->ToCard:

Browse Hard Drive 2/2

SANH0006.SPC\
Press SANH0007.SPC\
SANH0008.SPC\
My Document\
HD Space.txt

1/1
Browse Memory Card
Press
\

Capacity
1.76GB

Target Folder SANH0008.SPC\ Source Folder

1.76GB

SANH0008.SPC\

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Connecting HyperDrive to Computer via USB
Without turning on the HyperDrive, connect the USB cable to the
HyperDrive and the computer USB port.

电脑后的USB接口

00:00:00

149.05GB,ST9160821A
48Bits LBA

You can also turn on USB connection on the Main Menu.

Select Main->USB.

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Safely Disconnecting HyperDrive from USB
You must safely disconnect the HyperDrive from the computer
before removing the USB cable.

On Windows:

Click “Safely remove hardware” icon and select “USB Mass

Storage Device”

Disconnect the USB cable to turn off the HyperDrive.

On Mac OS:

Drag the “Removable Drive” symbol to the “Trash Can” to eject the
HyperDrive.

Disconnect the USB cable to turn off the HyperDrive.

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Maximizing Memory Card Backup Speed
The HyperDrive SPACE is capable of extremely fast memory card
backup transfer speed. However there are many factors which may
affect actual copy performance. You may wish to check the
following points to improve copy performance:

A) Choose high speed memory cards designed for professional

photographers. Normal speed memory cards cannot achieve high
speed copy performance

B) Use CompactFlash CF memory cards as far as possible. The CF

card slot has a 16-bit data path to the HyperDrive which allow CF
cards to copy faster than other types of memory cards. The
HyperDrive SPACE is optimized for SanDisk Extreme III & IV CF
cards.

C) Format the memory card to FAT16 whenever possible. FAT16

formatted memory cards will have faster transfer speeds than
FAT12 or FAT32 formatted memory cards.

D) A hard drive with 8MB cache or more will achieve faster transfer
speed. The cache size has a greater effect than the hard drive
rotational speed. Hence a 4200rpm 8MB cache hard drive will
perform better than a 5400rpm 2MB cache hard drive.

E) Format the hard drive with the HyperDrive built-in formatter.

This will improve copy performance especially for hard drives with
smaller cache.

F) The greater the number of files on the memory card, the slower
the transfer speed. Some cameras when storing RAW files will
create many small thumbnails. This will affect copy transfer speed.

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Hard Drive Installation / Replacement
Note:
Use this section only if the HyperDrive did not come with an installed
hard drive or you are intending on changing or replacing the hard drive.

1. Remove the 4 screws and the back cover as shown in the

diagram. Be careful not to lose the screws.

2. Install hard drive in the direction as shown in the diagram.

Ensure that all the pins aligned properly with all the socket holes
and the hard drive label is facing upwards.

18650 Li-ion battery Hard drive pin slot

2.5” hard drive Direction of proper hard drive insertion

3. Replace the back cover and 4 screws.

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Battery Installation / Replacement
Note:
The battery is already installed on new units. Use this section if you are
changing or replacing the battery.

Use only the 18650 Li-ion battery provided with the unit or from
HyperDrive authorized sources. Other types of batteries may
damage the Hyperdrive.

If the battery is not installed in the correct

direction according to its polarity (positive
and negative ends), the HyperDrive will not be
able to operate. Under certain circumstances,
CAUTION! it may also damage the product. Please ensure
that you identify the polarity of the battery
correctly before installation.

1.Remove the 4 screws and the back cover as per instructions in

the previous page. Be careful not to lose the screws.

2.Install the 18650 Li-ion battery in the battery compartment.

Please ensure that the battery is installed in the correct direction
according to its polarity

3.Replace the back cover and 4 screws

Note:
Please turn on the HyperDrive after installing the battery to check if
the unit will power up. If the unit does not power up, please remove the
battery and check if there is any error in the installation.

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Specifications
Operating environment:
Temperature: 5 degree Celsius ~ 40 degree Celsius
Relative humidity: 8% ~ 90% non condensing
Temperature rate of change: <20 degree Celsius/Hour

Technical specifications:
Memory card slot: First slot: CF Type I & II, MicroDrive
Second slot: SD, MMC, xD
Third slot: MS, MS Pro, MS Duo/Pro

Hard Drive Capacity: 5.0V (+/-5%) 1A power supply

44Pin 2.5" IDE/PATA/ATA-6
Support 48bits LBA mode

Computer Interface: USB2.0 High Speed/Full Speed,

USB1.0 Compatible

Data transfer modes: Transfer from memory card to hard disk (stand-alone)
Transfer from hard disk to memory card (stand-alone)
From hard disk to computer (via USB)

Data transfer speed: Stand alone mode sustained rate: 20MBytes/S

USB 2.0 sustained transfer rate: 28MBbytes/S
(based on internal testing)

LCD Display: 1.8” monochromatic LCD with EL Backlight

Operation controls: 5 Buttons

Battery : Internal 18650 Li-ion battery (3.7V 2200mAh)

Battery autonomy: Up to approximately 100GB of data transfer

(based on internal testing)

Built-In battery charger: Intelligent quick charger,

Charging current 500mA ~ 1000mA (+/- 10%)

Dimension: 127mm x 73mm x 20mm (5” x 2.87” x 0.79”)

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