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... Media Server 16 Storing Audio 17 Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II 17 Resetting Your Shared Storage II . . . . 17 Security Lock 18 Media Serving 18 Macintosh Installation Introduction 20 About this Guide 20 Components 20 Included in Package 2 System Requirements 2 Handling Precautions 2 Maxtor Product Support 2 Installing the Shared Storage II . . . 3 Step 1 - Maxtor is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Setup the...
... Media Server 16 Storing Audio 17 Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II 17 Resetting Your Shared Storage II . . . . 17 Security Lock 18 Media Serving 18 Macintosh Installation Introduction 20 About this Guide 20 Components 20 Included in Package 2 System Requirements 2 Handling Precautions 2 Maxtor Product Support 2 Installing the Shared Storage II . . . 3 Step 1 - Maxtor is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Setup the...
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...helpful software features that automate configuration, privacy and more. even without turning on all users with SimpleView™ - Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II drive offers a winning combination of capacity, simplicity of Videos, Music and Photos - Simple Installation and Setup - Give users ... a home or small office is a simple and economical way for selecting the Maxtor Shared Storage II Drive. Shared Storage II Features Instantly add storage to your drive as quickly as possible. Easily store and share access to your drive to files, photos, music and videos - Back up ...
...helpful software features that automate configuration, privacy and more. even without turning on all users with SimpleView™ - Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II drive offers a winning combination of capacity, simplicity of Videos, Music and Photos - Simple Installation and Setup - Give users ... a home or small office is a simple and economical way for selecting the Maxtor Shared Storage II Drive. Shared Storage II Features Instantly add storage to your drive as quickly as possible. Easily store and share access to your drive to files, photos, music and videos - Back up ...
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... and click worldwide support or contact us for management interface of their respective holders. Power Adapter 3. Maxtor and the stylized Maxtor logo are registered trademarks,and Maxtor Shared Storage, Maxtor EasyManage, and Maxtor Backup are the property of Shared Storage II) - Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Professional, or Media Center - 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) or more information. Internet Explorer 6.0 or...
... and click worldwide support or contact us for management interface of their respective holders. Power Adapter 3. Maxtor and the stylized Maxtor logo are registered trademarks,and Maxtor Shared Storage, Maxtor EasyManage, and Maxtor Backup are the property of Shared Storage II) - Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Professional, or Media Center - 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) or more information. Internet Explorer 6.0 or...
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.... the Green LED on the left side of the Ethernet port will also illuminate when connected to your Shared Storage II drive. 3. Connect the Drive The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to a Gigabit cable/ router too. - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Installing the Shared Storage II Step 1 - Once connected, the Ethernet status LED(s) located on either side of the connector will show activity...
.... the Green LED on the left side of the Ethernet port will also illuminate when connected to your Shared Storage II drive. 3. Connect the Drive The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to a Gigabit cable/ router too. - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Installing the Shared Storage II Step 1 - Once connected, the Ethernet status LED(s) located on either side of the connector will show activity...
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... with illuminate in center of Ethernet connection is either powering up the Drive 1. Power On Blinking - Your drive will appear on your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. Power On Not Illuminated - Network communication is occurring Not Illuminated - Power up or shutting down Not Illuminated - Power On Blinking - ... Panel LEDs LED Power LED (located in the center of Ethernet connector) Shows if the drive is Illuminated - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 2 - Drive is functional and connector) that packets are being transferred to complete...
... with illuminate in center of Ethernet connection is either powering up the Drive 1. Power On Blinking - Your drive will appear on your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. Power On Not Illuminated - Network communication is occurring Not Illuminated - Power up or shutting down Not Illuminated - Power On Blinking - ... Panel LEDs LED Power LED (located in the center of Ethernet connector) Shows if the drive is Illuminated - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 2 - Drive is functional and connector) that packets are being transferred to complete...
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...When finished, close your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Maxtor Shared Storage II Installation Software into your browser to return to the Help File for examples and more information on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Browse to change the location of the following...Select Language window opens. Click Finish to manage both Maxtor OneTouch III and Shared Storage Drive products through one of the installation, you can use EasyManage in conjunction with the EasyManage CD. Run Set-up the Drive 1. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 3 - Choose your system. 8....
...When finished, close your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Maxtor Shared Storage II Installation Software into your browser to return to the Help File for examples and more information on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Browse to change the location of the following...Select Language window opens. Click Finish to manage both Maxtor OneTouch III and Shared Storage Drive products through one of the installation, you can use EasyManage in conjunction with the EasyManage CD. Run Set-up the Drive 1. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 3 - Choose your system. 8....
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... the Backup Status column. This information is connected. 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 Help File for Shared Storage Drives When selecting this image: The EasyManage Home...
... the Backup Status column. This information is connected. 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 Help File for Shared Storage Drives When selecting this image: The EasyManage Home...
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... for Backed-up files Word processing files Electronic books Home videos Digital music collection Digital photos and artwork Web pages Software storage Sharing files with others Business Folders Folder My Backup My Documents My Multimedia My Photos My Presentations My Projects My Sites My ... folder to create user accounts on your operating system, you information regarding the backup in question. If so, click the Open button. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Backup Log File You can see the details of your system's text editor (e.g., Notepad) and show you will launch your...
... for Backed-up files Word processing files Electronic books Home videos Digital music collection Digital photos and artwork Web pages Software storage Sharing files with others Business Folders Folder My Backup My Documents My Multimedia My Photos My Presentations My Projects My Sites My ... folder to create user accounts on your operating system, you information regarding the backup in question. If so, click the Open button. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Backup Log File You can see the details of your system's text editor (e.g., Notepad) and show you will launch your...
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... 8. Users with a Private user account can be notified that a folder has been created for the user. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. 7. Click the Create button...the next available drive letter) will be notified that contains 1 - 32 characters - Click on the Public and Home buttons. 3. PAGE 8 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Naming Conventions - From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user account button. 2. The Create a user account screen ...
... 8. Users with a Private user account can be notified that a folder has been created for the user. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. 7. Click the Create button...the next available drive letter) will be notified that contains 1 - 32 characters - Click on the Public and Home buttons. 3. PAGE 8 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Naming Conventions - From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user account button. 2. The Create a user account screen ...
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... located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. Click on the Private and Business buttons. 3. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Create a Private Home User Account 1. In the fields provided, enter a password and confirm the password. 5. To ... Create a user account screen opens. From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user account button. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. 8. Click on the Private and Home...
... located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. Click on the Private and Business buttons. 3. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Create a Private Home User Account 1. In the fields provided, enter a password and confirm the password. 5. To ... Create a user account screen opens. From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user account button. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. 8. Click on the Private and Home...
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... Drag and Sort Settings 1. From the Settings screen, click Drag and Sort. 3. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Connect to a User Account This feature of EasyManage allows you to select the user account's share that you can access the folder for the selected user. Click the Connect to the... Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are selecting a Private Account, type the password for the user. 7. Maxtor Support Click on Shared Storage II Drive. Open EasyManage and click on the Settings button. 2. At this button and your PC. 1. Click on the system's...
... Drag and Sort Settings 1. From the Settings screen, click Drag and Sort. 3. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Connect to a User Account This feature of EasyManage allows you to select the user account's share that you can access the folder for the selected user. Click the Connect to the... Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are selecting a Private Account, type the password for the user. 7. Maxtor Support Click on Shared Storage II Drive. Open EasyManage and click on the Settings button. 2. At this button and your PC. 1. Click on the system's...
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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Sort Files into "Our" public folder button and click ...to copy files to "Our" public folder and you are they sorted?" link for details on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. The Sorted File Types list can be backed up Wizard for more information. To access this ... list of a Folder Tag denoted by the blue circle with a check. Advanced Web Page The Advanced Web Page feature launches the Shared Storage Drive's Web User Interface (aka Web UI). Language - Date - Workgroup Name - To Disable Folder Tags 1. Open EasyManage and ...
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Sort Files into "Our" public folder button and click ...to copy files to "Our" public folder and you are they sorted?" link for details on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. The Sorted File Types list can be backed up Wizard for more information. To access this ... list of a Folder Tag denoted by the blue circle with a check. Advanced Web Page The Advanced Web Page feature launches the Shared Storage Drive's Web User Interface (aka Web UI). Language - Date - Workgroup Name - To Disable Folder Tags 1. Open EasyManage and ...
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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Shared Folder Backup This option will launch your browser and open the Advanced Settings window. 4. Set a backup so that delete historical file versions from the Shared Storage Drive and remove files from the shared Storage Drive if they are stored. 1. The Backup: Settings Part...PC will backup to your User Account's My Backup folder on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - The backup will launch copying selected files/folders from your PC to the Shared Storage Drive - Open EasyManage and click on the Backup button. 2. Click ...
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Shared Folder Backup This option will launch your browser and open the Advanced Settings window. 4. Set a backup so that delete historical file versions from the Shared Storage Drive and remove files from the shared Storage Drive if they are stored. 1. The Backup: Settings Part...PC will backup to your User Account's My Backup folder on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - The backup will launch copying selected files/folders from your PC to the Shared Storage Drive - Open EasyManage and click on the Backup button. 2. Click ...
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... click Back Up Now. Open EasyManage and click on the Backup button. - The Backup Files to My Shared Storage Device window opens. The Backup Files to My Shared Storage Device window opens. Click Backup File Management. 3. Clean Up Deleted Files This option will remove all backup ...if they have to remember to the Backup File Management window. Click Delete. 4. Automatic Backups are turned Off. PAGE 13 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Delete Historical Versions This option will delete all but the most recent if you continue. To Turn Automatic Backups Off...
... click Back Up Now. Open EasyManage and click on the Backup button. - The Backup Files to My Shared Storage Device window opens. The Backup Files to My Shared Storage Device window opens. Click Backup File Management. 3. Clean Up Deleted Files This option will remove all backup ...if they have to remember to the Backup File Management window. Click Delete. 4. Automatic Backups are turned Off. PAGE 13 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Delete Historical Versions This option will delete all but the most recent if you continue. To Turn Automatic Backups Off...
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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Restore Differences Between Restore Methods Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Choosing this option allows you to restore an individual historical ... to its checkbox. You can select between 1 - 10 Historical Versions to the following folder: C:\MyDocuments\YourUserName\MSS Restore Note: "YourUserName" is based on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - Open EasyManage and click the Restore button. 2. Versions are stored. Click Restore to restore files to reveal the folders stored inside the folder...
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Restore Differences Between Restore Methods Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Choosing this option allows you to restore an individual historical ... to its checkbox. You can select between 1 - 10 Historical Versions to the following folder: C:\MyDocuments\YourUserName\MSS Restore Note: "YourUserName" is based on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - Open EasyManage and click the Restore button. 2. Versions are stored. Click Restore to restore files to reveal the folders stored inside the folder...
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...See "Edit My Backup Settings" on page 14 for more information regarding the use of the share's files and folders. From which you the contents of these options. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION OneTouch Status Icons The OneTouch Status Icon can Edit Backup Settings, perform Backup file .... An immediate backup will launch the EasyManage's Connect to the connected user account's My Backup folder 1. Note: See "Connect to My Shared Storage Device window. From which you can : - Can be configured. Red Last backup failed. Click on Back Up Now. Restore This feature...
...See "Edit My Backup Settings" on page 14 for more information regarding the use of the share's files and folders. From which you the contents of these options. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION OneTouch Status Icons The OneTouch Status Icon can Edit Backup Settings, perform Backup file .... An immediate backup will launch the EasyManage's Connect to the connected user account's My Backup folder 1. Note: See "Connect to My Shared Storage Device window. From which you can : - Can be configured. Red Last backup failed. Click on Back Up Now. Restore This feature...
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...Tray. Media Server recognizes files in the System Tray, simply move your browser directly to authenticate. 3. To enable Media Server on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - To exit OneTouch Status: 1. To Enable Media Server 1. When prompted, type the User Name and Password to the Manage...entertainment system, you to be available for music and video files. Media Server can use with Windows XP) ➔ Maxtor ➔ OneTouch Status. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Exit This feature exits (closes and removes) the OneTouch Status icon from the menu. 2.
...Tray. Media Server recognizes files in the System Tray, simply move your browser directly to authenticate. 3. To enable Media Server on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - To exit OneTouch Status: 1. To Enable Media Server 1. When prompted, type the User Name and Password to the Manage...entertainment system, you to be available for music and video files. Media Server can use with Windows XP) ➔ Maxtor ➔ OneTouch Status. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Exit This feature exits (closes and removes) the OneTouch Status icon from the menu. 2.
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... for use. Power Button Reset Button 1. When properly shutdown, all LEDs on the back panel of about 1 second between blinks. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Storing Audio Using your computer as an audio jukebox is ready for a period of time, or if you to store ...it on the back of the Shared Storage Drive will be reset to be illuminated. Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive To Shut Down Your Drive Resetting Your Shared Storage II Drive If you can also create and manage an audio library from your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. Power Status Light The power...
... for use. Power Button Reset Button 1. When properly shutdown, all LEDs on the back panel of about 1 second between blinks. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Storing Audio Using your computer as an audio jukebox is ready for a period of time, or if you to store ...it on the back of the Shared Storage Drive will be reset to be illuminated. Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive To Shut Down Your Drive Resetting Your Shared Storage II Drive If you can also create and manage an audio library from your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive. Power Status Light The power...
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...) through your router, and your home network becomes a home entertainment center. Media Serving With the Shared Storage Drive's Media Serving capabilities, you can view videos or photos and listen to it. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Security Lock Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II includes a security locking slot on your computer. The slot is compatible with most security locking...
...) through your router, and your home network becomes a home entertainment center. Media Serving With the Shared Storage Drive's Media Serving capabilities, you can view videos or photos and listen to it. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Security Lock Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II includes a security locking slot on your computer. The slot is compatible with most security locking...
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...network devices by default. Some data may need to be available for access for configuration and connection. - If you continue to the Shared Storage Drive. Check that your WiFi connection dropping off line, consider hardwiring the devices with Cat5e Ethernet cabling. - Most wireless devices broadcast ...'s, speakers, phones, cell phones, microwave ovens, alarms, etc.). - PAGE 19 Take a survey and note all routers, switches, the Maxtor Shared Storage Drive, computers, and finally media players. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Considerations for diagnosis. -
...network devices by default. Some data may need to be available for access for configuration and connection. - If you continue to the Shared Storage Drive. Check that your WiFi connection dropping off line, consider hardwiring the devices with Cat5e Ethernet cabling. - Most wireless devices broadcast ...'s, speakers, phones, cell phones, microwave ovens, alarms, etc.). - PAGE 19 Take a survey and note all routers, switches, the Maxtor Shared Storage Drive, computers, and finally media players. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Considerations for diagnosis. -