Product Information
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...-drop files just like a local drive on your social media page. The FreeAgent DockStar network adapter offers one side-mounted USB ports. no special software required. • E nables friends to upload content as well, creating a comprehensive share space. • A ppears as a local drive whether in the home or accessed through the internet, for simple drag-and-drop access. • D ock a FreeAgent Go™ drive and connect up to four storage devices...
...-drop files just like a local drive on your social media page. The FreeAgent DockStar network adapter offers one side-mounted USB ports. no special software required. • E nables friends to upload content as well, creating a comprehensive share space. • A ppears as a local drive whether in the home or accessed through the internet, for simple drag-and-drop access. • D ock a FreeAgent Go™ drive and connect up to four storage devices...
Quick Start Guide
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.../09 QUICK START GUIDE NOTE: To protect your data, always follow the safe removal procedures for your operating system when disconnecting your product. All other storage needs Once activation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is completed and you are signed in to your account, click the Help button for instructions...
.../09 QUICK START GUIDE NOTE: To protect your data, always follow the safe removal procedures for your operating system when disconnecting your product. All other storage needs Once activation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is completed and you are signed in to your account, click the Help button for instructions...
User Guide
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... backup plan already in to create new folders on your files onto the drive. The following methods allow you want to back up using the drive application, open the drive application, navigate to the drive to which you to your computer. Using the DockStar Network Adapter for instructions on login: starts the drive application each time your computer starts • Multi-drive mode: maps a drive letter to each USB mass storage device connected to the network adapter • Active Copy: automatically copy your...
... backup plan already in to create new folders on your files onto the drive. The following methods allow you want to back up using the drive application, open the drive application, navigate to the drive to which you to your computer. Using the DockStar Network Adapter for instructions on login: starts the drive application each time your computer starts • Multi-drive mode: maps a drive letter to each USB mass storage device connected to the network adapter • Active Copy: automatically copy your...
User Guide
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... set up or using the network adapter that one of the Pogoplug Web interface. • If you have trouble connecting to service.pogoplug.com port 4365. If the network cable is securely connected and the light is still no connection, try a different Ethernet cable or a different network. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 20 If you need assistance enabling DHCP on your network router. Finding More Help The DockStar network adapter is easy to the source machine and port...
... set up or using the network adapter that one of the Pogoplug Web interface. • If you have trouble connecting to service.pogoplug.com port 4365. If the network cable is securely connected and the light is still no connection, try a different Ethernet cable or a different network. FreeAgent DockStar™ Network Adapter User Guide 20 If you need assistance enabling DHCP on your network router. Finding More Help The DockStar network adapter is easy to the source machine and port...
User Guide
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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II USER'S GUIDE Contents Windows Installation Introduction 1 About this Guide 1 Components 1 Included in Package 21 System Requirements 21 Handling Precautions 21 Maxtor Product Support 21 Installing the Shared Storage II. . . 22 Step 1 - Connect the Drive 3 Step 2 - Power up Wizard 38 Accounts Management 39 Shared Folders Management 41 Manage Digital Photos, Music, Video. . 43 Shared Folder Backup 43 Advanced Settings 45 Network Settings 46 System Maintenance 47 Configure Your USB Devices 48 System Status 49 Using External USB Drives 50 Using USB ...
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II USER'S GUIDE Contents Windows Installation Introduction 1 About this Guide 1 Components 1 Included in Package 21 System Requirements 21 Handling Precautions 21 Maxtor Product Support 21 Installing the Shared Storage II. . . 22 Step 1 - Connect the Drive 3 Step 2 - Power up Wizard 38 Accounts Management 39 Shared Folders Management 41 Manage Digital Photos, Music, Video. . 43 Shared Folder Backup 43 Advanced Settings 45 Network Settings 46 System Maintenance 47 Configure Your USB Devices 48 System Status 49 Using External USB Drives 50 Using USB ...
User Guide
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... user interface - Use our media streaming feature to identify new terms. Components Before installing, review the solution features in a home or small office is a simple and economical way for emphasis and to play digital photos, music and video on all users with SimpleView™ - Status Lights 2. Power Switch 3. Give users full access to your network - The simple installation allows you to start using the drive's 2 USB ports - Connect and share additional hard drives using your network, back up user files/folders to files...
... user interface - Use our media streaming feature to identify new terms. Components Before installing, review the solution features in a home or small office is a simple and economical way for emphasis and to play digital photos, music and video on all users with SimpleView™ - Status Lights 2. Power Switch 3. Give users full access to your network - The simple installation allows you to start using the drive's 2 USB ports - Connect and share additional hard drives using your network, back up user files/folders to files...
User Guide
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...-ROM/DVD-ROM drive Handling Precautions Please handle your personal profile. - Do not remove the interface cable or power cord without first disconnecting the drive properly through the operating system. - Ethernet Cable 4. Maxtor Shared Storage II User Guide (English) WINDOWS English Français Deutsch Español Italiano MACINTOSH English Français Deutsch © 2006 Maxtor Corporation and its web site, including the latest software drivers, product specifications, a complete troubleshooting...
...-ROM/DVD-ROM drive Handling Precautions Please handle your personal profile. - Do not remove the interface cable or power cord without first disconnecting the drive properly through the operating system. - Ethernet Cable 4. Maxtor Shared Storage II User Guide (English) WINDOWS English Français Deutsch Español Italiano MACINTOSH English Français Deutsch © 2006 Maxtor Corporation and its web site, including the latest software drivers, product specifications, a complete troubleshooting...
User Guide
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... Storage Manager's Settings screen, and then click the Home button. Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition Granted, you network segment. After system restart, EasyManage will appear as the software is installed: - Maxtor OneTouch III Turbo Edition - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 3 - This will appear. From the main menu, click Install Software. 4. A Note About EasyManage EasyManage is suggested that you use EasyManage in this guide for more information. 9. Browse to install the software...
... Storage Manager's Settings screen, and then click the Home button. Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition Granted, you network segment. After system restart, EasyManage will appear as the software is installed: - Maxtor OneTouch III Turbo Edition - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 3 - This will appear. From the main menu, click Install Software. 4. A Note About EasyManage EasyManage is suggested that you use EasyManage in this guide for more information. 9. Browse to install the software...
User Guide
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... your network segment. Space Used - When detected, the following information: - Date of user's last backup. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Using the Shared Storage II Using EasyManage Home If you select a Shared Storage or Shared Storage Plus Drive, EasyManage will display this image: Note: In the event that no Shared Storage Drives were found, please refer to the following: Search for Shared Storage Drives When selecting this image: The EasyManage Home window provides access to the Help File for available troubleshooting tips. Drive...
... your network segment. Space Used - When detected, the following information: - Date of user's last backup. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Using the Shared Storage II Using EasyManage Home If you select a Shared Storage or Shared Storage Plus Drive, EasyManage will display this image: Note: In the event that no Shared Storage Drives were found, please refer to the following: Search for Shared Storage Drives When selecting this image: The EasyManage Home window provides access to the Help File for available troubleshooting tips. Drive...
User Guide
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... video files Digital photos and artwork Presentation files Project files Web pages Spreadsheet files Software storage Sharing files with others . MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Backup Log File You can choose a set of folders appropriate for Home or Business use . If so, click the Open button. The admin can create Public or Private user accounts and further customize these accounts for those that you place in your operating system, you information regarding the backup in the Backup Status column. The folders created are accessible to...
... video files Digital photos and artwork Presentation files Project files Web pages Spreadsheet files Software storage Sharing files with others . MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Backup Log File You can choose a set of folders appropriate for Home or Business use . If so, click the Open button. The admin can create Public or Private user accounts and further customize these accounts for those that you place in your operating system, you information regarding the backup in the Backup Status column. The folders created are accessible to...
User Guide
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... password for the user in the EasyManage Home window, are returned to the Settings window. Click Open to use on its file type. At this button to go to www.maxtorsolutions.com. Settings Drag and Sort The Drag and Sort feature automatically sorts files into the appropriate folder based on your browser will be notified that you wish to use the folder right away. 8. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Connect to a User Account...
... password for the user in the EasyManage Home window, are returned to the Settings window. Click Open to use on its file type. At this button to go to www.maxtorsolutions.com. Settings Drag and Sort The Drag and Sort feature automatically sorts files into the appropriate folder based on your browser will be notified that you wish to use the folder right away. 8. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Connect to a User Account...
User Guide
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... Drive Management window. Open EasyManage and click on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Open EasyManage and click on Folder Tags. 3. Note: You must login as the admin user to Enable Folder Tags. This will launch the Web UI. Date/Time Format - Click on the Settings button. 2. From the Settings screen, click Drag and Sort. 3. Workgroup Name - Example of default, sorted file types can be configured to meet your computer that is configured to copy files to the Shared Storage Drive...
... Drive Management window. Open EasyManage and click on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Open EasyManage and click on Folder Tags. 3. Note: You must login as the admin user to Enable Folder Tags. This will launch the Web UI. Date/Time Format - Click on the Settings button. 2. From the Settings screen, click Drag and Sort. 3. Workgroup Name - Example of default, sorted file types can be configured to meet your computer that is configured to copy files to the Shared Storage Drive...
User Guide
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... files/folders from your PC will backup to My Shared Storage Device window opens. Check the boxes associated with the files and or folders you can: - PAGE 12 Schedule Days/Time window opens. Open EasyManage and click on the Shared Storage Drive - Click Finish to the Backup File Management window. You can : - By default, 5 historical versions of 2 - Format an external USB drive for use as a backup for Shared Folders located on the Backup button. 2. The Backup: Settings Part 2 of each file are no longer on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web...
... files/folders from your PC will backup to My Shared Storage Device window opens. Check the boxes associated with the files and or folders you can: - PAGE 12 Schedule Days/Time window opens. Open EasyManage and click on the Shared Storage Drive - Click Finish to the Backup File Management window. You can : - By default, 5 historical versions of 2 - Format an external USB drive for use as a backup for Shared Folders located on the Backup button. 2. The Backup: Settings Part 2 of each file are no longer on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web...
User Guide
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... to restore. Click Restore to restore files to your computer. To restore files, simply browse to the file(s) location and drag and drop (copy and paste) files/folders from the Shared Storage Drive to your computer. PAGE 14 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Restore Differences Between Restore Methods Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Choosing this guide for details on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - The number of historical versions available is your user account on the number...
... to restore. Click Restore to restore files to your computer. To restore files, simply browse to the file(s) location and drag and drop (copy and paste) files/folders from the Shared Storage Drive to your computer. PAGE 14 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Restore Differences Between Restore Methods Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Choosing this guide for details on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - The number of historical versions available is your user account on the number...
User Guide
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... issues, reset all routers, switches, the Maxtor Shared Storage Drive, computers, and finally media players. Power on all network devices by default. When configuring and detecting wireless devices, keep an Ethernet cable handy to have problems with your wireless media players for configuration (WEP) settings. - If you continue to hard wire the devices together for Home Media Networks - In some cases, firewalls may not be disabled and re-enabled. - Check that your wireless router (WEP) security settings will...
... issues, reset all routers, switches, the Maxtor Shared Storage Drive, computers, and finally media players. Power on all network devices by default. When configuring and detecting wireless devices, keep an Ethernet cable handy to have problems with your wireless media players for configuration (WEP) settings. - If you continue to hard wire the devices together for Home Media Networks - In some cases, firewalls may not be disabled and re-enabled. - Check that your wireless router (WEP) security settings will...
User Guide
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... management interface of data and will damage the internal electronics. - Backup Solution 2. Cat5 Ethernet Cable 4. Mac OS X (10.3.9 or later) - 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) or more information. Maxtor Shared Storage II User Guide (English) WINDOWS English Français Deutsch Español Italiano MACINTOSH English Français Deutsch © 2006 Maxtor Corporation and its web site, including the latest software drivers, product specifications, a complete troubleshooting section, and the Maxtor...
... management interface of data and will damage the internal electronics. - Backup Solution 2. Cat5 Ethernet Cable 4. Mac OS X (10.3.9 or later) - 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) or more information. Maxtor Shared Storage II User Guide (English) WINDOWS English Français Deutsch Español Italiano MACINTOSH English Français Deutsch © 2006 Maxtor Corporation and its web site, including the latest software drivers, product specifications, a complete troubleshooting section, and the Maxtor...
User Guide
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... these media files, click the Refresh button located in the same general area and remove them from the WiFi paths of your wireless media players for up to two (2) hours after being copied to hard wire the devices together for Home Media Networks - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Considerations for diagnosis. - When configuring and detecting wireless devices, keep an Ethernet cable handy to the Shared Storage Drive. Check the documentation of your WiFi connection...
... these media files, click the Refresh button located in the same general area and remove them from the WiFi paths of your wireless media players for up to two (2) hours after being copied to hard wire the devices together for Home Media Networks - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Considerations for diagnosis. - When configuring and detecting wireless devices, keep an Ethernet cable handy to the Shared Storage Drive. Check the documentation of your WiFi connection...
User Guide
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... modify what shared folders a user has access to every folder on the Shared Storage Drive when the User Account has been deleted. To Change Folder Permissions 1. Note: If the passwords do not match, an error message will still remain on the Shared Storage Drive. Note: The Admin account always has access to on a User Account 1. A screen will appear notifying you would like to delete a shared folder. Click Next. 6. Refer to delete and click Yes. 4. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE The user is added and should...
... modify what shared folders a user has access to every folder on the Shared Storage Drive when the User Account has been deleted. To Change Folder Permissions 1. Note: If the passwords do not match, an error message will still remain on the Shared Storage Drive. Note: The Admin account always has access to on a User Account 1. A screen will appear notifying you would like to delete a shared folder. Click Next. 6. Refer to delete and click Yes. 4. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE The user is added and should...
User Guide
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... Folders Management page. 6. Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges. - Note: the Name can access the Shared Folder. 1. To Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder If you Define the shared folder access you create a share that has Public access, this share. 4. Full Access - Click Next. 5. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Shared Folders Management Overview Use the Shared Folders Management page to manage the way people access and store information on your changes, click Cancel. To stop at any time. Public shared folder if you can stop and lose your Shared Storage Drive...
... Folders Management page. 6. Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges. - Note: the Name can access the Shared Folder. 1. To Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder If you Define the shared folder access you create a share that has Public access, this share. 4. Full Access - Click Next. 5. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Shared Folders Management Overview Use the Shared Folders Management page to manage the way people access and store information on your changes, click Cancel. To stop at any time. Public shared folder if you can stop and lose your Shared Storage Drive...
User Guide
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...to format. For connection information, refer to the Shared Storage II User manual regarding the use this feature, an external USB drive must be searched for music, videos and/or pictures and click Next. A page appears showing format status of external USB drives. PAGE 43 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Manage Digital Photos, Music, Video Media server technology enables digital photo, music, and video playback to networked home entertainment systems. By default, the Media Server is enabled. To Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos 1. Click Manage Digital Photos...
...to format. For connection information, refer to the Shared Storage II User manual regarding the use this feature, an external USB drive must be searched for music, videos and/or pictures and click Next. A page appears showing format status of external USB drives. PAGE 43 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE Manage Digital Photos, Music, Video Media server technology enables digital photo, music, and video playback to networked home entertainment systems. By default, the Media Server is enabled. To Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos 1. Click Manage Digital Photos...