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... Video Sharing Works 17 Example: Uploading Pictures to Facebook 17 4. Introducing Seagate Dashboard 5 Seagate Dashboard Features 5 Protecting Your Data (Windows Only 5 Sharing Your Pictures and Videos 6 Downloading and Saving Your Pictures 6 Controlling Settings for Your Seagate Drive 6 Getting Started With Seagate Dashboard 6 About the Seagate Dashboard Icon 7 System Requirements for Seagate Dashboard 8 Windows Requirements 8 Mac Requirements 8 Cloud Storage Requirements 8 2. Saving Your Online Pictures with Seagate Dashboard 29 Seagate Dashboard User Guide 3 Using Cloud...
... Video Sharing Works 17 Example: Uploading Pictures to Facebook 17 4. Introducing Seagate Dashboard 5 Seagate Dashboard Features 5 Protecting Your Data (Windows Only 5 Sharing Your Pictures and Videos 6 Downloading and Saving Your Pictures 6 Controlling Settings for Your Seagate Drive 6 Getting Started With Seagate Dashboard 6 About the Seagate Dashboard Icon 7 System Requirements for Seagate Dashboard 8 Windows Requirements 8 Mac Requirements 8 Cloud Storage Requirements 8 2. Saving Your Online Pictures with Seagate Dashboard 29 Seagate Dashboard User Guide 3 Using Cloud...
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Introducing Seagate Dashboard Seagate Dashboard Features 1. Protecting Your Data (Windows Only) With Seagate Dashboard's Protect feature, you can start backing up your system with your Seagate drive. • Seagate drive management: Control settings for more information. If you need to store your social media networks. Cloud Storage is a secure, reliable place to restore a file from a backup drive, you can select from multiple historical versions of secure online storage. You can optionally upgrade your online storage capacity to as much as Facebook...
Introducing Seagate Dashboard Seagate Dashboard Features 1. Protecting Your Data (Windows Only) With Seagate Dashboard's Protect feature, you can start backing up your system with your Seagate drive. • Seagate drive management: Control settings for more information. If you need to store your social media networks. Cloud Storage is a secure, reliable place to restore a file from a backup drive, you can select from multiple historical versions of secure online storage. You can optionally upgrade your online storage capacity to as much as Facebook...
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... up and use the Share feature. Getting Started With Seagate Dashboard After you install the Seagate Dashboard software, you can launch the Seagate Dashboard user interface to popular social networking services such as Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube. You can control the power save feature on your drive, turn the LEDs on the drive on or off, perform a diagnostic test, and link directly to the Seagate technical support page for new pictures you...
... up and use the Share feature. Getting Started With Seagate Dashboard After you install the Seagate Dashboard software, you can launch the Seagate Dashboard user interface to popular social networking services such as Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube. You can control the power save feature on your drive, turn the LEDs on the drive on or off, perform a diagnostic test, and link directly to the Seagate technical support page for new pictures you...
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Seagate Dashboard Icon Figure 2: Seagate Dashboard Icon in the Windows System Tray • From the list of the following colors: Green Yellow Red The Seagate Dashboard agent and Seagate drive are operating normally. See "Viewing the Seagate Dashboard Log" on the Start menu, select Seagate Dashboard > Seagate Dashboard. Check to complete. If it isn't, contact Seagate Technical Support. For easy access, you can be a mechanical issue with the Seagate Dashboard software, such as a backup failing to see if the drive is running...
Seagate Dashboard Icon Figure 2: Seagate Dashboard Icon in the Windows System Tray • From the list of the following colors: Green Yellow Red The Seagate Dashboard agent and Seagate drive are operating normally. See "Viewing the Seagate Dashboard Log" on the Start menu, select Seagate Dashboard > Seagate Dashboard. Check to complete. If it isn't, contact Seagate Technical Support. For easy access, you can be a mechanical issue with the Seagate Dashboard software, such as a backup failing to see if the drive is running...
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Seagate Dashboard User Guide 8 These features do not work on Windows and Mac computers. The Cloud Storage service does not work with Dashboardenhanced Seagate drives, such as one of drives. The Cloud Storage service is not compatible with Mac computers, even when connected to a Dashboard-enhanced Seagate drive. Windows Requirements To use a Cloud Storage account, you need the following: • 2 GHz or higher AMD® or Intel® processor • Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 operating system • 512...
Seagate Dashboard User Guide 8 These features do not work on Windows and Mac computers. The Cloud Storage service does not work with Dashboardenhanced Seagate drives, such as one of drives. The Cloud Storage service is not compatible with Mac computers, even when connected to a Dashboard-enhanced Seagate drive. Windows Requirements To use a Cloud Storage account, you need the following: • 2 GHz or higher AMD® or Intel® processor • Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 operating system • 512...
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... up your files to Cloud Storage. If you need to restore a file from multiple historical versions of the file. (Only a single version of Seagate Dashboard. When you can select from a backup drive, you activate the default backup plan, Seagate Dashboard automatically backs up new and changed files. For Mac computers, Seagate recommends that you can start backing up your data. To activate the default backup plan, do the following: 1. Figure 3: Seagate Dashboard Protect Screen Seagate Dashboard User Guide 9 You...
... up your files to Cloud Storage. If you need to restore a file from multiple historical versions of the file. (Only a single version of Seagate Dashboard. When you can select from a backup drive, you activate the default backup plan, Seagate Dashboard automatically backs up new and changed files. For Mac computers, Seagate recommends that you can start backing up your data. To activate the default backup plan, do the following: 1. Figure 3: Seagate Dashboard Protect Screen Seagate Dashboard User Guide 9 You...
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... an example of the Program Files directory • System files • Hidden files • Files on how to your data to set the default backup drive. Seagate Dashboard User Guide 10 On the Seagate Dashboard Home screen, click Protect. 2. Protecting Your Data Creating a Customized Backup Plan Seagate Dashboard starts backing up every day at 10:00pm. 1. Note that Seagate Dashboard does not back up files should be saved, either to a Dashboard-enhanced Seagate drive or to display the...
... an example of the Program Files directory • System files • Hidden files • Files on how to your data to set the default backup drive. Seagate Dashboard User Guide 10 On the Seagate Dashboard Home screen, click Protect. 2. Protecting Your Data Creating a Customized Backup Plan Seagate Dashboard starts backing up every day at 10:00pm. 1. Note that Seagate Dashboard does not back up files should be saved, either to a Dashboard-enhanced Seagate drive or to display the...
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... Click here to set the backup destination Click here to set to back up a specific directory or group of Files to Back Up Seagate Dashboard User Guide 11 Click the > and < buttons to All Files, then click the Select Files button. Figure 5: Selecting Types of files, remove the checkmark next to step through the backup configuration process by clicking the < and > buttons. Protecting Your Data Creating a Customized Backup Plan From here...
... Click here to set the backup destination Click here to set to back up a specific directory or group of Files to Back Up Seagate Dashboard User Guide 11 Click the > and < buttons to All Files, then click the Select Files button. Figure 5: Selecting Types of files, remove the checkmark next to step through the backup configuration process by clicking the < and > buttons. Protecting Your Data Creating a Customized Backup Plan From here...
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... Your Data Restoring Files from a backup, do the following: 1. Restoring Files from the backup drive, or leave them in place. On the Seagate Dashboard Home screen, click Protect. 2. Seagate Dashboard User Guide 14 Seagate Dashboard saves multiple versions of each file it backs up by Seagate Dashboard to the Backup Plus drive, so you can click the Pause button to temporarily stop the backup plan, the Pencil button to edit the backup plan settings, or the X button to delete the files from Backup...
... Your Data Restoring Files from a backup, do the following: 1. Restoring Files from the backup drive, or leave them in place. On the Seagate Dashboard Home screen, click Protect. 2. Seagate Dashboard User Guide 14 Seagate Dashboard saves multiple versions of each file it backs up by Seagate Dashboard to the Backup Plus drive, so you can click the Pause button to temporarily stop the backup plan, the Pencil button to edit the backup plan settings, or the X button to delete the files from Backup...
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... you can view them online. Also the first time you use Seagate Dashboard to grant it again for the Share and Save functions to post on Facebook called "Coins". Seagate Dashboard then displays a selection screen listing files and folders that social networking service. 4. How Picture and Video Sharing Works On the Seagate Dashboard Share screen, you can do not need to upload a set , or YouTube video channel. Sharing Your Pictures...
... you can view them online. Also the first time you use Seagate Dashboard to grant it again for the Share and Save functions to post on Facebook called "Coins". Seagate Dashboard then displays a selection screen listing files and folders that social networking service. 4. How Picture and Video Sharing Works On the Seagate Dashboard Share screen, you can do not need to upload a set , or YouTube video channel. Sharing Your Pictures...
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... your social media accounts for downloading pictures from your social media accounts. The first time you access Facebook from Seagate Dashboard, you 've posted online, so they don't get deleted accidentally. Also the first time you use Seagate Dashboard to access Facebook, you are prompted to allow the Seagate Dashboard app to preserve and protect the pictures you are prompted to log in Facebook. Seagate Dashboard User Guide 21 This...
... your social media accounts for downloading pictures from your social media accounts. The first time you access Facebook from Seagate Dashboard, you 've posted online, so they don't get deleted accidentally. Also the first time you use Seagate Dashboard to access Facebook, you are prompted to allow the Seagate Dashboard app to preserve and protect the pictures you are prompted to log in Facebook. Seagate Dashboard User Guide 21 This...
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... of free storage. About Cloud Storage The Seagate Cloud Storage Service Powered by Nero is only available in the Windows version of available storage, and extend your data backups. When setting up your Seagate Backup Plus drive, you received a free 1-year subscription to Cloud Storage, you can log into your account using a Web browser. See "Protecting Your Data" on how to set up data online. Seagate Dashboard User Guide 23 Using Cloud Storage This chapter explains how to create a backup plan...
... of free storage. About Cloud Storage The Seagate Cloud Storage Service Powered by Nero is only available in the Windows version of available storage, and extend your data backups. When setting up your Seagate Backup Plus drive, you received a free 1-year subscription to Cloud Storage, you can log into your account using a Web browser. See "Protecting Your Data" on how to set up data online. Seagate Dashboard User Guide 23 Using Cloud Storage This chapter explains how to create a backup plan...
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or Seagate Dashboard User Guide 26 To open the Cloud Storage Web Portal, do one of the following options: • Information: Shows your Cloud Storage account information. • Change passwords: Lets you 've backed up, modify account settings, and upgrade your storage capacity. Using the Cloud Storage Web Portal Figure 20: Displaying Cloud Storage Account Settings On this tab, you can select from a Web browser. Using the Cloud Storage Web Portal...
or Seagate Dashboard User Guide 26 To open the Cloud Storage Web Portal, do one of the following options: • Information: Shows your Cloud Storage account information. • Change passwords: Lets you 've backed up, modify account settings, and upgrade your storage capacity. Using the Cloud Storage Web Portal Figure 20: Displaying Cloud Storage Account Settings On this tab, you can select from a Web browser. Using the Cloud Storage Web Portal...
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... the Seagate Dashboard window, there is . Managing Your Seagate Drives with Seagate Dashboard Seagate Dashboard makes it easy to adjust settings and features on your Seagate drives. Click the drive icon to display information about the drive, including the drive model, serial number, firmware version, drive letter, file system type, and amount of free space on the Seagate Dashboard Home Screen If you click on or off, perform a diagnostic test, and access technical support for each of space used and available Seagate Dashboard User Guide...
... the Seagate Dashboard window, there is . Managing Your Seagate Drives with Seagate Dashboard Seagate Dashboard makes it easy to adjust settings and features on your Seagate drives. Click the drive icon to display information about the drive, including the drive model, serial number, firmware version, drive letter, file system type, and amount of free space on the Seagate Dashboard Home Screen If you click on or off, perform a diagnostic test, and access technical support for each of space used and available Seagate Dashboard User Guide...
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... drive fails the test, contact Seagate Technical Support. Seagate Dashboard User Guide 31 However, as worldwide contact information for Your Seagate Drive • Power: Sets the amount of the icons shown on the Support tab to open a browser window and go to its original inactivity period. • LEDs: Enables or disables the LEDs on the Seagate web site for your drive, as well as an option, the Seagate drive can find troubleshooting information, updated software, product specifications, reviews, and the latest documentation...
... drive fails the test, contact Seagate Technical Support. Seagate Dashboard User Guide 31 However, as worldwide contact information for Your Seagate Drive • Power: Sets the amount of the icons shown on the Support tab to open a browser window and go to its original inactivity period. • LEDs: Enables or disables the LEDs on the Seagate web site for your drive, as well as an option, the Seagate drive can find troubleshooting information, updated software, product specifications, reviews, and the latest documentation...
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... or disable individual Seagate Dashboard features, as well as a destination for backup plans. • Hidden: If checked, hides the drive in the Seagate Dashboard user interface. Configuring Seagate Dashboard Features Click the Features tab to specific social media Seagate Dashboard User Guide 34 Configuring Seagate Dashboard Features Figure 27: Seagate Dashboard Drives Tab On the Drives tab, you can click the following for each drive: • Register: Opens the Product Registration page for the drive. • Default Backup...
... or disable individual Seagate Dashboard features, as well as a destination for backup plans. • Hidden: If checked, hides the drive in the Seagate Dashboard user interface. Configuring Seagate Dashboard Features Click the Features tab to specific social media Seagate Dashboard User Guide 34 Configuring Seagate Dashboard Features Figure 27: Seagate Dashboard Drives Tab On the Drives tab, you can click the following for each drive: • Register: Opens the Product Registration page for the drive. • Default Backup...
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...: Sets the language used in order for the new setting to take effect. • Country: Specifies your home country, which allows the appropriate country-specific information to be displayed during Seagate Dashboard software updates. • Enable Protect Feature: Enables or disables the Protect (backup) feature of the Seagate Dashboard software. If you do not want to the service you disable a social media network, it removes the Share and Save buttons from...
...: Sets the language used in order for the new setting to take effect. • Country: Specifies your home country, which allows the appropriate country-specific information to be displayed during Seagate Dashboard software updates. • Enable Protect Feature: Enables or disables the Protect (backup) feature of the Seagate Dashboard software. If you do not want to the service you disable a social media network, it removes the Share and Save buttons from...
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... I icon colors 7 installing software updates 37 L language setting 35 launching the program 6 LEDs 31 M Mac 8 Microsoft Windows 6, 8 monthly back up 13 P picture albums 18 power save feature 31 product features 5 product registration 34 R restoring data from backup 14 S saving online pictures 6, 21-22 auto save feature 21 disabling the feature 35 Seagate Dashboard agent 7 granting access to app 17, 21 launching 6 settings 33-37 software update 37 systray icon colors 7 viewing the log 36 sharing pictures...
... I icon colors 7 installing software updates 37 L language setting 35 launching the program 6 LEDs 31 M Mac 8 Microsoft Windows 6, 8 monthly back up 13 P picture albums 18 power save feature 31 product features 5 product registration 34 R restoring data from backup 14 S saving online pictures 6, 21-22 auto save feature 21 disabling the feature 35 Seagate Dashboard agent 7 granting access to app 17, 21 launching 6 settings 33-37 software update 37 systray icon colors 7 viewing the log 36 sharing pictures...
Backup Plus Desk Mac Data Sheet
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... deleted from the device, another copy can be backed up locally. Install the downloadable HFS+ driver for consumers who want to protect their entire digital life locally or on social networks. Take advantage of your social profile has never been easier. DESKTOP DRIVE DISQUE EXTERNE Data Sheet Seagate Backup Plus, easy backup for your digital life on your computer and the cloud The Seagate® Backup Plus for Mac® desktop drive simplifies backup...
... deleted from the device, another copy can be backed up locally. Install the downloadable HFS+ driver for consumers who want to protect their entire digital life locally or on social networks. Take advantage of your social profile has never been easier. DESKTOP DRIVE DISQUE EXTERNE Data Sheet Seagate Backup Plus, easy backup for your digital life on your computer and the cloud The Seagate® Backup Plus for Mac® desktop drive simplifies backup...
Backup Plus Desk Mac Data Sheet
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... with capacity gauge Quick start guide 5-foot (1.5m) FireWire® 800 cable 3-year limited warranty Region AMER AMER AMER WW WW WW Product Capacity3 Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 2TB Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 3TB Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 4TB Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 2TB Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 3TB Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 4TB Model Number STCB2000100 STCB3000100 STCB4000100 STCB2000800 STCB3000800 STCB4000800 1 HFS+ driver for formatting and other countries. All other countries. DESKTOP DRIVE DISQUE EXTERNE Specifications Retail...
... with capacity gauge Quick start guide 5-foot (1.5m) FireWire® 800 cable 3-year limited warranty Region AMER AMER AMER WW WW WW Product Capacity3 Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 2TB Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 3TB Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 4TB Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 2TB Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 3TB Backup Plus for Mac desktop drive 4TB Model Number STCB2000100 STCB3000100 STCB4000100 STCB2000800 STCB3000800 STCB4000800 1 HFS+ driver for formatting and other countries. All other countries. DESKTOP DRIVE DISQUE EXTERNE Specifications Retail...