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... or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. Copyright © 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your server. Aspire easyStore H340 Model Name : Part Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase: Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and...
... or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective companies. Copyright © 2009 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your server. Aspire easyStore H340 Model Name : Part Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase: Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and...
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... cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. These limits are designed to this server.
... cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. These limits are designed to this server.
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Contact person: Acer Representative Tel: 254-298-4000 Fax: 254-298-4147 The following local Manufacturer/Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not ... Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St. ix Acer Incorporated 333 West San Carlos St. Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product: Server Model number: Aspire easyStore H340, Altos easyStore M2 Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules.
Contact person: Acer Representative Tel: 254-298-4000 Fax: 254-298-4147 The following local Manufacturer/Importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not ... Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St. ix Acer Incorporated 333 West San Carlos St. Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product: Server Model number: Aspire easyStore H340, Altos easyStore M2 Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules.
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... have been taken and are in force to product built with the requirements. x Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, ...Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3120 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: Server Acer Aspire easyStore H340, Altos easyStore M2 Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following harmonized standard: •...
... have been taken and are in force to product built with the requirements. x Acer Incorporated 8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan Declaration of Conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, ...Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3120 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Trade Name: Model Number: Server Acer Aspire easyStore H340, Altos easyStore M2 Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following harmonized standard: •...
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... 16 Power on the system 17 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer 18 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computers 31 Connect to the Home Server Console 34 3 Windows Home Server Console 37 Computers & Backup 38 User Accounts 39 Shared ...Folders 40 Server Storage 42 Lights Out 43 McAfee Total Protection 44...
... 16 Power on the system 17 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer 18 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computers 31 Connect to the Home Server Console 34 3 Windows Home Server Console 37 Computers & Backup 38 User Accounts 39 Shared ...Folders 40 Server Storage 42 Lights Out 43 McAfee Total Protection 44...
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... computers 71 Back up the home server 72 Configure the home server for remote access 76 Access the Aspire easyStore H340 home page 79 Access the shared folders on the home server 81 Enable media sharing 84 Enable Digital Media Server 85 Enable iTunes service 87 Stream ...a failed hard disk drive 107 107 112 114 6 Troubleshooting First steps checklist Recovering or restoring the home server Restoring a home computer Restoring files from a backup Update your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update Specific problems and corrective actions 117 117 118 123 125 126 131
... computers 71 Back up the home server 72 Configure the home server for remote access 76 Access the Aspire easyStore H340 home page 79 Access the shared folders on the home server 81 Enable media sharing 84 Enable Digital Media Server 85 Enable iTunes service 87 Stream ...a failed hard disk drive 107 107 112 114 6 Troubleshooting First steps checklist Recovering or restoring the home server Restoring a home computer Restoring files from a backup Update your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update Specific problems and corrective actions 117 117 118 123 125 126 131
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...recover from a system failure or reset the system to factory default. Aspire easyStore H340 can store and share all your digital home. See "Front view" on the 1st drive bay is a data storage and digital media content server for backing up to 2 GB memory, four-drive hot-swap bay*,...Plug and Play (UPnP) Audio/Video and Digital Living Network Alliance™ (DLNA) compliant device, such as PS3 or Xbox 360. The Aspire easyStore H340 is not hot-swappable. 1 1 Introduction Thank you to consolidate your content library yet maintain instant access to digital media. * Only hard disk ...
...recover from a system failure or reset the system to factory default. Aspire easyStore H340 can store and share all your digital home. See "Front view" on the 1st drive bay is a data storage and digital media content server for backing up to 2 GB memory, four-drive hot-swap bay*,...Plug and Play (UPnP) Audio/Video and Digital Living Network Alliance™ (DLNA) compliant device, such as PS3 or Xbox 360. The Aspire easyStore H340 is not hot-swappable. 1 1 Introduction Thank you to consolidate your content library yet maintain instant access to digital media. * Only hard disk ...
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...information. • Easily add storage space to help you centralize and connect your digital assets. • Back up Wake On LAN on the home server" on page 93. See "Using the one-touch USB backup feature" on page 107 for more information. • Windows Media Player and iTunes streaming...See "Stream audio" on page 71 for more information. • Easily access your data from home. See "Access the shared folders on the home server" on page 81 for more information. • One-touch USB backup feature enables quick and easy backup of your music, photos, and videos from ...
...information. • Easily add storage space to help you centralize and connect your digital assets. • Back up Wake On LAN on the home server" on page 93. See "Using the one-touch USB backup feature" on page 107 for more information. • Windows Media Player and iTunes streaming...See "Stream audio" on page 71 for more information. • Easily access your data from home. See "Access the shared folders on the home server" on page 81 for more information. • One-touch USB backup feature enables quick and easy backup of your music, photos, and videos from ...
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...) Gigabit Ethernet port I/O ports USB 2.0 ports (1 front and 4 rear), Gigabit Ethernet port, eSATA port, recovery/reset button Power 200 W, 100-240 V AC Server operating system (OS) support Windows Home Server Home computer OS Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Edition support Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit Edition Digital media...
...) Gigabit Ethernet port I/O ports USB 2.0 ports (1 front and 4 rear), Gigabit Ethernet port, eSATA port, recovery/reset button Power 200 W, 100-240 V AC Server operating system (OS) support Windows Home Server Home computer OS Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Edition support Windows XP 32-bit and 64-bit Edition Digital media...
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..., see "5 Configuring the hard disk drive" on page 107. Blue On HDD is in the process of being manually added into the server storage • HDD is mounted into the drive bay and added into the drive bay and is in the drive bay. Red Random • HDD ...failure blink • Windows Home Server cannot find HDD None Off No HDD mounted in the process of being removed from the server storage, see "Adding a hard disk drive" on page 107. 7 No. Indicator 3 HDD status (4) Color State Description Purple...
..., see "5 Configuring the hard disk drive" on page 107. Blue On HDD is in the process of being manually added into the server storage • HDD is mounted into the drive bay and added into the drive bay and is in the drive bay. Red Random • HDD ...failure blink • Windows Home Server cannot find HDD None Off No HDD mounted in the process of being removed from the server storage, see "Adding a hard disk drive" on page 107. 7 No. Indicator 3 HDD status (4) Color State Description Purple...
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11 2 Setting up the system Follow these steps to set up Aspire easyStore H340 to run in your home network. • Check package contents • Select a location for the home server • Recommended environment • Connect the power cord • Connect to the home network • Power on the system • Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer • Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computers • Connect to the Home Server Console
11 2 Setting up the system Follow these steps to set up Aspire easyStore H340 to run in your home network. • Check package contents • Select a location for the home server • Recommended environment • Connect the power cord • Connect to the home network • Power on the system • Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer • Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computers • Connect to the Home Server Console
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Update system driver, BIOS, and add-in softwares. Use this disc to recover your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update" on page 126. • Server Recovery Disc - Refer to its factory default. Refer to "Recovering or restoring the home server" on page 118 for detailed instructions. • PC Recovery Disc - Use this disc restore...
Update system driver, BIOS, and add-in softwares. Use this disc to recover your home server with Aspire easyStore H340 Software Update" on page 126. • Server Recovery Disc - Refer to its factory default. Refer to "Recovering or restoring the home server" on page 118 for detailed instructions. • PC Recovery Disc - Use this disc restore...
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Or, double-click on the Acer ClientCD Utility.exe file to the Windows Help for more details on changing your user account settings. 1 Place the Aspire easyStore H340 Software Installation Disc in the optical drive of the first home computer. Refer to begin installation. The installation wizard... starts. The Welcome window appears. 18 2 Setting up the system Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer After setting up your Aspire easyStore H340, you have administrator privileges. Note: Prior to installing the Windows Home...
Or, double-click on the Acer ClientCD Utility.exe file to the Windows Help for more details on changing your user account settings. 1 Place the Aspire easyStore H340 Software Installation Disc in the optical drive of the first home computer. Refer to begin installation. The installation wizard... starts. The Welcome window appears. 18 2 Setting up the system Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the first computer After setting up your Aspire easyStore H340, you have administrator privileges. Note: Prior to installing the Windows Home...
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Once the server is found, the Welcome window appears. 20 2 Setting up the system After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Aspire easyStore H340.
Once the server is found, the Welcome window appears. 20 2 Setting up the system After the components are installed, the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Aspire easyStore H340.
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21 4 Click Next. 5 Click Next. 6 Select the "Download the updates from my home server and install them automatically" option button if you want to download the updates for the Connector.
21 4 Click Next. 5 Click Next. 6 Select the "Download the updates from my home server and install them automatically" option button if you want to download the updates for the Connector.
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22 7 Click Next. 2 Setting up the system 8 Select the "Yes, wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and back it up" option button if you want Windows Home Server to wake up your sleeping computer to back it up. 9 Click Next.
22 7 Click Next. 2 Setting up the system 8 Select the "Yes, wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and back it up" option button if you want Windows Home Server to wake up your sleeping computer to back it up. 9 Click Next.
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23 10 Click Next to perform an initial configuration of the home server is performed once on your hardware. The Windows Home Server initialization begins and could take several hours depending on the first home computer. 11 Click the Next arrow. Note: The initial configuration of the home server.
23 10 Click Next to perform an initial configuration of the home server is performed once on your hardware. The Windows Home Server initialization begins and could take several hours depending on the first home computer. 11 Click the Next arrow. Note: The initial configuration of the home server.
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The name of 15 characters (includes letters, numbers or hyphens) with no spaces. 14 Click the Next arrow. 24 2 Setting up the system 12 Once the initialization is completed, click the Next arrow. 13 Enter a name for your home server can contain a maximum of your home server.
The name of 15 characters (includes letters, numbers or hyphens) with no spaces. 14 Click the Next arrow. 24 2 Setting up the system 12 Once the initialization is completed, click the Next arrow. 13 Enter a name for your home server can contain a maximum of your home server.
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The strong password must be at least 7 characters and must contain at least three of the following four categories: • Uppercase letters • Lowercase letters • Numbers • Symbols (such as !, @, #, etc.) An example of a strong password is the password that you can use to manage your home server from the Windows Home Server Console. This is Acer123. 25 15 Enter a strong Windows Home Server administrator password, confirmation password, and a password hint.
The strong password must be at least 7 characters and must contain at least three of the following four categories: • Uppercase letters • Lowercase letters • Numbers • Symbols (such as !, @, #, etc.) An example of a strong password is the password that you can use to manage your home server from the Windows Home Server Console. This is Acer123. 25 15 Enter a strong Windows Home Server administrator password, confirmation password, and a password hint.
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26 16 Click the Next arrow. 2 Setting up the system 17 Select the "On (recommended)" option button if you want to use Windows Update to automatically download and install updates for Windows Home Server, then click the Next arrow.
26 16 Click the Next arrow. 2 Setting up the system 17 Select the "On (recommended)" option button if you want to use Windows Update to automatically download and install updates for Windows Home Server, then click the Next arrow.