FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Actual quantities will not be available for data storage. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 2 When referring to hard drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one of the listed...
... factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Actual quantities will not be available for data storage. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 2 When referring to hard drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one of the listed...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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Contents Contents Getting Started...5 Using the Seagate Status Icon 5 Restoring the Seagate Status Icon 6 FreeAgent Drive Light 7 Managing Your Drives 8 Using the My Drives Window 8 Settings 9 Adjusting the Power Setting 9 Testing Your Drive 10 Updating Your Software 10 Adjust LED Control 11 Drive Info 11 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files 12 Backup Features 12 Backup Plans for...
Contents Contents Getting Started...5 Using the Seagate Status Icon 5 Restoring the Seagate Status Icon 6 FreeAgent Drive Light 7 Managing Your Drives 8 Using the My Drives Window 8 Settings 9 Adjusting the Power Setting 9 Testing Your Drive 10 Updating Your Software 10 Adjust LED Control 11 Drive Info 11 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files 12 Backup Features 12 Backup Plans for...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... Opening an Encryption folder 33 Decrypting Files and Folders 33 Deleting Files and Folders from an Encryption folder 34 Seagate SecureTM Storage Devices 35 Unlocking Your Drive 36 Changing the Password for Your Drive 37 Using the Password Hint 37 Erasing Your Drive 40 Index ...43 Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 4
... Opening an Encryption folder 33 Decrypting Files and Folders 33 Deleting Files and Folders from an Encryption folder 34 Seagate SecureTM Storage Devices 35 Unlocking Your Drive 36 Changing the Password for Your Drive 37 Using the Password Hint 37 Erasing Your Drive 40 Index ...43 Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 4
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... features described in this icon to check the status of your drive and to access the drive features. Step 1: To check the status of your drive, roll your computer desktop. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 5 You can view the log file to determine why the ...backup failed. Not available in all regions or with your FreeAgentTM drive, adds a powerful set of tools to your...
... features described in this icon to check the status of your drive and to access the drive features. Step 1: To check the status of your drive, roll your computer desktop. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 5 You can view the log file to determine why the ...backup failed. Not available in all regions or with your FreeAgentTM drive, adds a powerful set of tools to your...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... 2: Seagate Status Menu Step 3: Select the feature you exit from the Seagate Status menu, the Seagate icon disappears from the taskbar notification area. Restoring the Seagate Status Icon If you want to access or select Exit to Start > Programs > Seagate > Seagate Manager > Seagate Status Icon Figure 3: Restore Seagate Status Icon Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 6
... 2: Seagate Status Menu Step 3: Select the feature you exit from the Seagate Status menu, the Seagate icon disappears from the taskbar notification area. Restoring the Seagate Status Icon If you want to access or select Exit to Start > Programs > Seagate > Seagate Manager > Seagate Status Icon Figure 3: Restore Seagate Status Icon Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 6
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 7 Getting Started FreeAgent Drive Light FreeAgent Drive Light The light on the drive. Drive State Off or Hibernate Idle Active (data transfer) Standby (disk not spinning) Unmounted or cable removed Error Light Off 90% illumination Slow flashing between 90...% and 20% illumination 20% illumination Off Fast flashing See "Adjust LED Control" on page 11for information about controlling the lights on your FreeAgent drive flashes to all FreeAgent drives. The following information applies to indicate various...
Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 7 Getting Started FreeAgent Drive Light FreeAgent Drive Light The light on the drive. Drive State Off or Hibernate Idle Active (data transfer) Standby (disk not spinning) Unmounted or cable removed Error Light Off 90% illumination Slow flashing between 90...% and 20% illumination 20% illumination Off Fast flashing See "Adjust LED Control" on page 11for information about controlling the lights on your FreeAgent drive flashes to all FreeAgent drives. The following information applies to indicate various...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... of the My Drives window displays the connected drive. Command Panel Help Figure 4: My Drives Window Using the My Drives Window In the My Drives window, you first select your Seagate FreeAgent device. You can also get to the My Drives window by clicking the My Drives button in Figure 4). • To select a different drive, click the drive icon or partition...
... of the My Drives window displays the connected drive. Command Panel Help Figure 4: My Drives Window Using the My Drives Window In the My Drives window, you first select your Seagate FreeAgent device. You can also get to the My Drives window by clicking the My Drives button in Figure 4). • To select a different drive, click the drive icon or partition...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... again when you to access the following features for the selected drive: • Adjust Power Settting • Test My Drive • Adjust LED Control • Check for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 9 If you use it needs. Step 2: Click Adjust Power Setting. Seagate Manager User Guide for Software Update Adjusting the Power Setting You...
... again when you to access the following features for the selected drive: • Adjust Power Settting • Test My Drive • Adjust LED Control • Check for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 9 If you use it needs. Step 2: Click Adjust Power Setting. Seagate Manager User Guide for Software Update Adjusting the Power Setting You...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... check for Software Update. Step 5: Click OK to return to contact Seagate for service and support. The diagnostic utility performs its tests without affecting the data on your software. The Settings window opens. Check for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 10 A Software Update window appears to inform you when an update is...
... check for Software Update. Step 5: Click OK to return to contact Seagate for service and support. The diagnostic utility performs its tests without affecting the data on your software. The Settings window opens. Check for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 10 A Software Update window appears to inform you when an update is...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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.... To view the Drive Info for FreeAgent drives. The drive lights may automatically turn back on , click Display status and activity lights and click Apply. The Drive Information window opens. The Settings window opens. Step 2: Click Adjust LED Control. Your drive lights flicker to adjust and click Settings. Seagate Manager User Guide for the drive • If the...
.... To view the Drive Info for FreeAgent drives. The drive lights may automatically turn back on , click Display status and activity lights and click Apply. The Drive Information window opens. The Settings window opens. Step 2: Click Adjust LED Control. Your drive lights flicker to adjust and click Settings. Seagate Manager User Guide for the drive • If the...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... immediate file backup • Use the same backup plan for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 12 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Backup Features Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files With Seagate Manager, you can easily restore it from your computer is copied to your...can back up valuable files to your encryption password. For increased data security, you can 't be accessed without your FreeAgent drive. Figure 5: Backup Backup Features The Seagate Manager Backup features allow you can back up your files to an encrypted folder on your computer, you to back up...
... immediate file backup • Use the same backup plan for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 12 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Backup Features Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files With Seagate Manager, you can easily restore it from your computer is copied to your...can back up valuable files to your encryption password. For increased data security, you can 't be accessed without your FreeAgent drive. Figure 5: Backup Backup Features The Seagate Manager Backup features allow you can back up your files to an encrypted folder on your computer, you to back up...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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...with two or more than one Backup Plan for more drives. OR - • Custom Backup: You select the folders to your computer. The My Drives page opens. Step 4: Click Simple Backup. Seagate Manager User Guide for Your Drive You can create one drive) Using Simple Backup Use Simple Backup to which you...My Documents folder or your Vista Personal Folder daily at 10:00 p.m. - Backup Plans for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 13 Step 3: Click Backup in the Backup window. Note: The Seagate Manager backup feature does not back up and set , or when you want to back up your XP ...
...with two or more than one Backup Plan for more drives. OR - • Custom Backup: You select the folders to your computer. The My Drives page opens. Step 4: Click Simple Backup. Seagate Manager User Guide for Your Drive You can create one drive) Using Simple Backup Use Simple Backup to which you...My Documents folder or your Vista Personal Folder daily at 10:00 p.m. - Backup Plans for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 13 Step 3: Click Backup in the Backup window. Note: The Seagate Manager backup feature does not back up and set , or when you want to back up your XP ...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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...of files you want to back up files and deleting backup plans. Step 5: Enter a name for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 14 Scheduled backup is turned on. The My Drives page opens. Step 3: Click Backup in the Command panel. The Backup Folder Selection window opens. The Backup File ...Types window opens. Seagate Manager User Guide for your Backup Plan and click OK. It also describes your backup settings, restoring backed-up :...
...of files you want to back up files and deleting backup plans. Step 5: Enter a name for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 14 Scheduled backup is turned on. The My Drives page opens. Step 3: Click Backup in the Command panel. The Backup Folder Selection window opens. The Backup File ...Types window opens. Seagate Manager User Guide for your Backup Plan and click OK. It also describes your backup settings, restoring backed-up :...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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...a password, re-type that you already have not created a password for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 15 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Creating a Backup Plan Step 7: Click Next. Step 2: Click My Drives in the command panel. Step 3: Select your folders. The Backup window opens. Step ... This is useful if you can be either a simple or custom backup plan. Seagate Manager User Guide for it is turned on. Drive Rotation With Drive Rotation, you have one drive. Step 10: Click Drive Rotation. Step 8: Select the days and time you want to give yourself the ...
...a password, re-type that you already have not created a password for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 15 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Creating a Backup Plan Step 7: Click Next. Step 2: Click My Drives in the command panel. Step 3: Select your folders. The Backup window opens. Step ... This is useful if you can be either a simple or custom backup plan. Seagate Manager User Guide for it is turned on. Drive Rotation With Drive Rotation, you have one drive. Step 10: Click Drive Rotation. Step 8: Select the days and time you want to give yourself the ...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... Backup (On/Off) setting Editing Backup Settings To edit the settings of a Backup Plan for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 16 Seagate Manager User Guide for your backup plan additional drives by repeating steps 6 - 12, if you selected as are connected, then your files will be backed up to... use with which you want to all of the drives is turned on. The Backup window opens. Backing Up ...
... Backup (On/Off) setting Editing Backup Settings To edit the settings of a Backup Plan for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 16 Seagate Manager User Guide for your backup plan additional drives by repeating steps 6 - 12, if you selected as are connected, then your files will be backed up to... use with which you want to all of the drives is turned on. The Backup window opens. Backing Up ...
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...you've created one, even if the drive is not connected to back up your backup settings. Listed is turned on which this plan backs up changed files to do it remains enabled (displaying a checkmark). The selected backup plan is missed: Seagate Manager User Guide for your computer. Step... On/Off switch enables or disables the backup plan schedule. Step 9: Uncheck any drive on . To delete a Backup Plan for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 17 Step 3: Select the Backup Plan you want to your drive: Step 1: Click Backup in the Command panel. The only way to remove that...
...you've created one, even if the drive is not connected to back up your backup settings. Listed is turned on which this plan backs up changed files to do it remains enabled (displaying a checkmark). The selected backup plan is missed: Seagate Manager User Guide for your computer. Step... On/Off switch enables or disables the backup plan schedule. Step 9: Uncheck any drive on . To delete a Backup Plan for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 17 Step 3: Select the Backup Plan you want to your drive: Step 1: Click Backup in the Command panel. The only way to remove that...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... whether Scheduled Backup is on or off or whether Seagate Manager is a text-based report of your backup history. Step 1: Click the Seagate Status icon in the lower right corner of Seagate Manager. - Step 2: Click View Backup Log to your drive: Click View Backup Log in the background. To launch...When the backup is in English only. To get the current information about your mouse over the Seagate Status icon. OR - To view the Backup Log for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 18 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Managing Backup Settings • because the computer is ...
... whether Scheduled Backup is on or off or whether Seagate Manager is a text-based report of your backup history. Step 1: Click the Seagate Status icon in the lower right corner of Seagate Manager. - Step 2: Click View Backup Log to your drive: Click View Backup Log in the background. To launch...When the backup is in English only. To get the current information about your mouse over the Seagate Status icon. OR - To view the Backup Log for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 18 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Managing Backup Settings • because the computer is ...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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...Restoring an Historical Version To restore a specific historical version of each revised file stored on your drive. Step 3: Click Backup. The Backup window opens. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 19 Step 6: Click Restore an historical version of a backed up file to restore a previous ... 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. You can restore the file's most recent version of a file that you back up the files stored in selected folders, Seagate Manager can save up to ten (10) previous, or historical, versions of a file that you encrypted your ...
...Restoring an Historical Version To restore a specific historical version of each revised file stored on your drive. Step 3: Click Backup. The Backup window opens. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 19 Step 6: Click Restore an historical version of a backed up file to restore a previous ... 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. You can restore the file's most recent version of a file that you back up the files stored in selected folders, Seagate Manager can save up to ten (10) previous, or historical, versions of a file that you encrypted your ...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Managing Backup Settings The Seagate Backup folder on your drive is displayed. Step 5: Browse to the desired file and drag it to the location where you want it restored. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 20
Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Managing Backup Settings The Seagate Backup folder on your drive is displayed. Step 5: Browse to the desired file and drag it to the location where you want it restored. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 20
