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... • Create and manage shared folders • Create and manage the backup of shared folders • Configure advanced settings: - The Maxtor Central Axis Main Menu for Macintosh. To open the Maxtor Manager application, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for the admin web page opens: Accessing the Web Page 1 Step 2: For...
... • Create and manage shared folders • Create and manage the backup of shared folders • Configure advanced settings: - The Maxtor Central Axis Main Menu for Macintosh. To open the Maxtor Manager application, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for the admin web page opens: Accessing the Web Page 1 Step 2: For...
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...: When you create a new user account on the Central Axis admin web page or in the Main Menu or click the Account Management icon at the top of the Central Axis admin web page. For instructions on how to do this, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for the new account.
...: When you create a new user account on the Central Axis admin web page or in the Main Menu or click the Account Management icon at the top of the Central Axis admin web page. For instructions on how to do this, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for the new account.
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...than in the desktop application, you're actually selecting from a list of shared folders, not from the list displayed in the Macintosh or Windows desktop application, a shared folder is a shared folder. For instructions on how to do this, see the Shared Folder Management section. ... Folder Management page opens: Creating a New Shared Folder 16 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Managing Shared Folders Use the Shared Folder Management page on the Central Axis admin web page to manage shared folders stored on your Central Axis may work with the files stored in it. You must ...
...than in the desktop application, you're actually selecting from a list of shared folders, not from the list displayed in the Macintosh or Windows desktop application, a shared folder is a shared folder. For instructions on how to do this, see the Shared Folder Management section. ... Folder Management page opens: Creating a New Shared Folder 16 Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Managing Shared Folders Use the Shared Folder Management page on the Central Axis admin web page to manage shared folders stored on your Central Axis may work with the files stored in it. You must ...
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 43: Select a Drive to Format Step 2: Select the drive and click Next. A Status window informs you of the progress of the format: Using External USB Drives 31 A warning explains that all data currently stored on the USB drive will be erased during the format: Figure 44: Format Warning Step 3: Click Yes.
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 43: Select a Drive to Format Step 2: Select the drive and click Next. A Status window informs you of the progress of the format: Using External USB Drives 31 A warning explains that all data currently stored on the USB drive will be erased during the format: Figure 44: Format Warning Step 3: Click Yes.
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Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Using Advanced Features Use the Advanced Features pages on the Central Axis admin web page to manage your Central Axis configurations: • Web Access and notification settings • Language, date...Central Axis desktop application can use the Notification settings to the Central Axis. Note: For information on the Central Axis via the Internet. If Web Access is enabled, users who have configured Web Access in the Central Axis desktop software, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows...
Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Using Advanced Features Use the Advanced Features pages on the Central Axis admin web page to manage your Central Axis configurations: • Web Access and notification settings • Language, date...Central Axis desktop application can use the Notification settings to the Central Axis. Note: For information on the Central Axis via the Internet. If Web Access is enabled, users who have configured Web Access in the Central Axis desktop software, see the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Macintosh or the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide for Windows...
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... Updating the System Software Manually If you don't want to update the system software automatically, you can update manually by downloading the software from the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. On the System Update page, click Manual Install. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A System Software Update Settings window confirms that your system software, Step 1.
... Updating the System Software Manually If you don't want to update the system software automatically, you can update manually by downloading the software from the Maxtor Central Axis Support website. On the System Update page, click Manual Install. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide A System Software Update Settings window confirms that your system software, Step 1.
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... your browser. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 123: Drive Configuration The Drive Status for a description of how to replace the failed drive. An on-line Help window containing those instructions opens in your Central Axis and disconnect the power cable and any other cables connected to shut down your browser since Central Axis Help pages will... unit before proceeding with the drive replacement. In the image above, the failed drive is BAD. We recommend that you print the instructions from your Central Axis and replace the failed drive.
... your browser. Maxtor Central Axis Admin User Guide Figure 123: Drive Configuration The Drive Status for a description of how to replace the failed drive. An on-line Help window containing those instructions opens in your Central Axis and disconnect the power cable and any other cables connected to shut down your browser since Central Axis Help pages will... unit before proceeding with the drive replacement. In the image above, the failed drive is BAD. We recommend that you print the instructions from your Central Axis and replace the failed drive.
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... list of shares displayed in the Printers and Faxes folder on the Central Axis. Connect the USB printer while your operating system and platform (Windows or Macintosh). The setup and configuration of your Central Axis is off. Please refer to Maxtor's Knowledge Base for your Central Axis and any connected USB drives, which folders the users on local...
... list of shares displayed in the Printers and Faxes folder on the Central Axis. Connect the USB printer while your operating system and platform (Windows or Macintosh). The setup and configuration of your Central Axis is off. Please refer to Maxtor's Knowledge Base for your Central Axis and any connected USB drives, which folders the users on local...
Maxtor Central Axis for Macintosh User Guide
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... the information is applicable to your unit as well. The Maxtor Central Axis application runs on your computer • Organize files automatically using Drag and Sort™ • Give users full access to public folders while restricting access to your computer. The Central Axis CD Installation window opens: Overview 1 streams music, videos and photos from an...
... the information is applicable to your unit as well. The Maxtor Central Axis application runs on your computer • Organize files automatically using Drag and Sort™ • Give users full access to public folders while restricting access to your computer. The Central Axis CD Installation window opens: Overview 1 streams music, videos and photos from an...
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Maxtor Central Axis Figure 1: Central Access CD Installation Window Step 2: Click the Maxtor Central Axis Manager icon. The License Agreement window opens: Installing the Software 2 The Introduction window opens: Figure 2: Introduction Step 3: Click Continue.
Maxtor Central Axis Figure 1: Central Access CD Installation Window Step 2: Click the Maxtor Central Axis Manager icon. The License Agreement window opens: Installing the Software 2 The Introduction window opens: Figure 2: Introduction Step 3: Click Continue.
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The Select a Destination window opens: Installing the Software 3 A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Figure 4: License Agreement Step 5: Click Agree in which you want to continue the installation. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 3: EULA Language Selection Step 4: Select the language in the sheet to read the License Agreement and click Continue.
The Select a Destination window opens: Installing the Software 3 A sheet requires your agreement to continue the installation: Figure 4: License Agreement Step 5: Click Agree in which you want to continue the installation. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 3: EULA Language Selection Step 4: Select the language in the sheet to read the License Agreement and click Continue.
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Note: The Maxtor Central Axis software can be installed only on the boot volume. A progress bar keeps you informed as the installation proceeds: Installing the Software 4 The Installation Type window opens: Figure 6: Installation Type Step 7: Click Install. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 5: Select a Destination Step 6: Make sure your Macintosh hard drive is selected and click Continue.
Note: The Maxtor Central Axis software can be installed only on the boot volume. A progress bar keeps you informed as the installation proceeds: Installing the Software 4 The Installation Type window opens: Figure 6: Installation Type Step 7: Click Install. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 5: Select a Destination Step 6: Make sure your Macintosh hard drive is selected and click Continue.
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A Maxtor Central Axis Manager icon appears on your desktop: Installing the Software 5 Maxtor Central Axis Figure 7: Installation Progress When the installation is complete, the Finish Up window opens: Figure 8: Finish Up Step 8: Click Finish.
A Maxtor Central Axis Manager icon appears on your desktop: Installing the Software 5 Maxtor Central Axis Figure 7: Installation Progress When the installation is complete, the Finish Up window opens: Figure 8: Finish Up Step 8: Click Finish.
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... a User Account Anyone connected to your Maxtor Central Axis™. Maxtor Central Axis Managing Your Drives The Maxtor Central Axis Manager main window provides a central point from which to manage your Central Axis can further customize these accounts by choosing a set of the window allow you to access your public folder to share with others Creating a User Account 7 Account Types Public: All your files...
... a User Account Anyone connected to your Maxtor Central Axis™. Maxtor Central Axis Managing Your Drives The Maxtor Central Axis Manager main window provides a central point from which to manage your Central Axis can further customize these accounts by choosing a set of the window allow you to access your public folder to share with others Creating a User Account 7 Account Types Public: All your files...
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Maxtor Central Axis Folder Types Home Folders: Folder My Backup My Documents My Library My Movies My Music My Photos My Sites My Software Public Appropriate for Backed ... files Digital photos and artwork Presentation files Project files Web pages Spreadsheet files Software storage Sharing files with others To create a user account on your Central Axis, Step 1. In the Central Axis Manager main window, click the Create a User Account button: Creating a User Account 8
Maxtor Central Axis Folder Types Home Folders: Folder My Backup My Documents My Library My Movies My Music My Photos My Sites My Software Public Appropriate for Backed ... files Digital photos and artwork Presentation files Project files Web pages Spreadsheet files Software storage Sharing files with others To create a user account on your Central Axis, Step 1. In the Central Axis Manager main window, click the Create a User Account button: Creating a User Account 8
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Maxtor Central Axis . Figure 14: User Account Folders Connecting to a User Account To connect to a User Account 11 In the Central Axis Manager main window, click the Connect to a User Account button: Figure 15: Connect to a User Account The Connect to a User Account sheet opens: Connecting to an existing user account, Step 1.
Maxtor Central Axis . Figure 14: User Account Folders Connecting to a User Account To connect to a User Account 11 In the Central Axis Manager main window, click the Connect to a User Account button: Figure 15: Connect to a User Account The Connect to a User Account sheet opens: Connecting to an existing user account, Step 1.
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In the Central Axis Manager main window, run your Central Axis. Step 2: Click the Drag and Sort button to see if the feature is on the desktop. Turning Drag and Sort On and Off The Drag ... click Connect. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 16: Connect to your mouse over the Drag and Sort button to change its setting. To manage Drag and Sort, Step 1. Turning Drag and Sort On and Off 12 You can use the Drag and Sort On/Off toggle button in the Central Axis Manager main window to enable or...
In the Central Axis Manager main window, run your Central Axis. Step 2: Click the Drag and Sort button to see if the feature is on the desktop. Turning Drag and Sort On and Off The Drag ... click Connect. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 16: Connect to your mouse over the Drag and Sort button to change its setting. To manage Drag and Sort, Step 1. Turning Drag and Sort On and Off 12 You can use the Drag and Sort On/Off toggle button in the Central Axis Manager main window to enable or...
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Turning Scheduled Backup On and Off The Scheduled Backup feature allows you set. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 17: Drag and Sort Note: Drag and Sort can use the Scheduled Backup On/Off toggle button to enable or disable Scheduled Backup. To ... 1. Step 2: Click the Scheduled Backup button to see if the feature is on or off in backed up folders on or off . In the Central Axis Manager main window, run your mouse over the Scheduled Backup button to change its setting. You can also be turned on the days and time you to...
Turning Scheduled Backup On and Off The Scheduled Backup feature allows you set. Maxtor Central Axis Figure 17: Drag and Sort Note: Drag and Sort can use the Scheduled Backup On/Off toggle button to enable or disable Scheduled Backup. To ... 1. Step 2: Click the Scheduled Backup button to see if the feature is on or off in backed up folders on or off . In the Central Axis Manager main window, run your mouse over the Scheduled Backup button to change its setting. You can also be turned on the days and time you to...
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In the Central Axis Manager main window, click the Information button: Figure 19: SimpleView The SimpleView drawer opens: Viewing Account Information with SimpleView SimpleView provides an overview of storage and backup information for all accounts on or off in the Settings > Backup view. To open SimpleView, Step 1. Viewing Account Information with SimpleView 14 Maxtor Central Axis Note: Scheduled Backup can also be turned on this Central Axis.
In the Central Axis Manager main window, click the Information button: Figure 19: SimpleView The SimpleView drawer opens: Viewing Account Information with SimpleView SimpleView provides an overview of storage and backup information for all accounts on or off in the Settings > Backup view. To open SimpleView, Step 1. Viewing Account Information with SimpleView 14 Maxtor Central Axis Note: Scheduled Backup can also be turned on this Central Axis.
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...an update is available or you to date. Click Software Update in the Help menu: Figure 23: Software Update The Software Update window opens. Step 3: To check for Software Update Step 2: To turn off the automatic Software Update feature. To manually check for ... If an update is up to download the update: Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software 17 Maxtor Central Axis Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you each month of whether your software, a Software Update window allows you can turn off Software Update, Step 1. Figure 24:...
...an update is available or you to date. Click Software Update in the Help menu: Figure 23: Software Update The Software Update window opens. Step 3: To check for Software Update Step 2: To turn off the automatic Software Update feature. To manually check for ... If an update is up to download the update: Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software 17 Maxtor Central Axis Updating Your Maxtor Manager Software The Software Update feature automatically informs you each month of whether your software, a Software Update window allows you can turn off Software Update, Step 1. Figure 24:...