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... to the information herein which will be incorporated in Package 21 System Requirements 21 Handling Precautions 21 Maxtor Product Support 21 Installing the Shared Storage II. . . 22 Step 1 - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II USER'S GUIDE Contents Windows Installation Introduction 1 About this Guide 1 Components 1 Included in this publication. Maxtor is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Setup the Drive 24 Using the...
... to the information herein which will be incorporated in Package 21 System Requirements 21 Handling Precautions 21 Maxtor Product Support 21 Installing the Shared Storage II. . . 22 Step 1 - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II USER'S GUIDE Contents Windows Installation Introduction 1 About this Guide 1 Components 1 Included in this publication. Maxtor is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Setup the Drive 24 Using the...
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...to files, photos, music and videos - Playback of use and helpful software features that automate configuration, privacy and more. Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II drive offers a winning combination of capacity, simplicity of Videos, Music and Photos - Simple Installation and Setup - Power Switch 3. ...private - Back up files across every compatible computer on your computer - Status Lights 2. Power Connector 4. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Introduction Thank you for all of your home entertainment system. The simple installation allows you to your...
...to files, photos, music and videos - Playback of use and helpful software features that automate configuration, privacy and more. Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II drive offers a winning combination of capacity, simplicity of Videos, Music and Photos - Simple Installation and Setup - Power Switch 3. ...private - Back up files across every compatible computer on your computer - Status Lights 2. Power Connector 4. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Introduction Thank you for all of your home entertainment system. The simple installation allows you to your...
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... phrases. - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION FIGURE 2 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE 1. Power Adapter 3. EasyManage CD Installation Software Maxtor Shared Storage™ II Logiciel d'installation, Installationssoftware, Software di installazione, Installationsprogram, Software de instalación, Installatiesoftware, Asennusohjelma, Software de Instalação, Includes: - Maxtor EasyManage™ Software - Maxtor Backup™ Software - Maxtor and the stylized Maxtor logo are registered trademarks,and Maxtor Shared Storage, Maxtor EasyManage, and Maxtor Backup are...
... phrases. - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION FIGURE 2 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE 1. Power Adapter 3. EasyManage CD Installation Software Maxtor Shared Storage™ II Logiciel d'installation, Installationssoftware, Software di installazione, Installationsprogram, Software de instalación, Installatiesoftware, Asennusohjelma, Software de Instalação, Includes: - Maxtor EasyManage™ Software - Maxtor Backup™ Software - Maxtor and the stylized Maxtor logo are registered trademarks,and Maxtor Shared Storage, Maxtor EasyManage, and Maxtor Backup are...
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...Amber LED on . FIGURE 4 CONNECTING THE POWER PAGE 3 Connect the Drive The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to a Gigabit cable/ router too. - This LED will show activity when the Shared Storage Drive is powered on the right side of the connector will also illuminate when ...power adapter. 3. Plug the standard electrical plug from the power adapter into your network, router or switch. 2. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Installing the Shared Storage II Step 1 - Plug the round female connector from the power adapter into the drive's power connector. 2. Plug ...
...Amber LED on . FIGURE 4 CONNECTING THE POWER PAGE 3 Connect the Drive The Maxtor Shared Storage II connects to a Gigabit cable/ router too. - This LED will show activity when the Shared Storage Drive is powered on the right side of the connector will also illuminate when ...power adapter. 3. Plug the standard electrical plug from the power adapter into your network, router or switch. 2. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Installing the Shared Storage II Step 1 - Plug the round female connector from the power adapter into the drive's power connector. 2. Plug ...
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...On Blinking - Power On Blinking - The startup process can take up to one minute to /from the drive Not Illuminated - Blinking - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 2 - Power On Not Illuminated - Network communication is either powering up the Drive 1. The green LED (light) with illuminate...(located in the center of Ethernet connection is applied. Your drive will appear on the back panel of your Shared Storage II Drive when power is functional and connector) that the network side of the power button. Power up or shutting down Not Illuminated...
...On Blinking - Power On Blinking - The startup process can take up to one minute to /from the drive Not Illuminated - Blinking - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 2 - Power On Not Illuminated - Network communication is either powering up the Drive 1. The green LED (light) with illuminate...(located in the center of Ethernet connection is applied. Your drive will appear on the back panel of your Shared Storage II Drive when power is functional and connector) that the network side of the power button. Power up or shutting down Not Illuminated...
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... is complete. Note: See "The Web UI" later in this guide for available troubleshooting tips. PAGE 5 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 3 - Set up Wizard for examples and more information on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Insert the Maxtor Shared Storage II Installation Software into your browser to return to restart your language (e.g., English). 3. Note: In the event that...
... is complete. Note: See "The Web UI" later in this guide for available troubleshooting tips. PAGE 5 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Step 3 - Set up Wizard for examples and more information on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Insert the Maxtor Shared Storage II Installation Software into your browser to return to restart your language (e.g., English). 3. Note: In the event that...
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..., SimpleView provides the following information is displayed: - Date of user's last backup. 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 option, EasyManage discovers Shared Storage Drives located on your network segment. When detected, the following information: - Hostname (e.g., MSS-000155) - Mounted...
..., SimpleView provides the following information is displayed: - Date of user's last backup. 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 option, EasyManage discovers Shared Storage Drives located on your network segment. When detected, the following information: - Hostname (e.g., MSS-000155) - Mounted...
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...in your "public" folder to anyone who has an account on the Shared Storage Drive. Private With a private account, all of your files are listed below. This will be prompted with Open File window. The admin can create Public or Private user accounts and further customize .... Account Types Public With a public account, all of your files are password-protected except for either Home or Business use . MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Backup Log File You can see the details of folders appropriate for Backed-up files Word processing files Electronic books Home videos ...
...in your "public" folder to anyone who has an account on the Shared Storage Drive. Private With a private account, all of your files are listed below. This will be prompted with Open File window. The admin can create Public or Private user accounts and further customize .... Account Types Public With a public account, all of your files are password-protected except for either Home or Business use . MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Backup Log File You can see the details of folders appropriate for Backed-up files Word processing files Electronic books Home videos ...
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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Naming Conventions - A User Name may take awhile. 6. The Create a user account screen opens. or the next available drive letter) will be notified that a folder ... drive letter) will be used To Create a Public Home User Account 1. PAGE 8 The Create a user account screen opens. Click the Create button. 5. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. Click Done to return to the EasyManage Home...
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Naming Conventions - A User Name may take awhile. 6. The Create a user account screen opens. or the next available drive letter) will be notified that a folder ... drive letter) will be used To Create a Public Home User Account 1. PAGE 8 The Create a user account screen opens. Click the Create button. 5. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. Click Done to return to the EasyManage Home...
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...maps to Drive Z: - In the Name field, type the name for the user. 4. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. 8. From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user... and Business buttons. 3. A shortcut icon (by default, this point, the user is created. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Create a Private Home User Account 1.
...maps to Drive Z: - In the Name field, type the name for the user. 4. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. 8. From the EasyManage home page, click the Create a user... and Business buttons. 3. A shortcut icon (by default, this point, the user is created. Note: The Mounted Share and Drive fields, located in the EasyManage Home window, are now populated with the user account's information. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Create a Private Home User Account 1.
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..., located in the Password field. 5. There you can find more information on Shared Storage II Drive. To Disable Drag and Sort Settings 1. Open EasyManage and click on the Settings button. 2. At this point, the Drag and Sort feature is displayed. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Connect to a User Account This feature of EasyManage allows you to select...
..., located in the Password field. 5. There you can find more information on Shared Storage II Drive. To Disable Drag and Sort Settings 1. Open EasyManage and click on the Settings button. 2. At this point, the Drag and Sort feature is displayed. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Connect to a User Account This feature of EasyManage allows you to select...
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... in this feature: 1. Advanced Web Page The Advanced Web Page feature launches the Shared Storage Drive's Web User Interface (aka Web UI). Open EasyManage and click on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Open EasyManage and click on configuring these settings. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Sort Files into "Our" public folder button and click Apply. Sorted...
... in this feature: 1. Advanced Web Page The Advanced Web Page feature launches the Shared Storage Drive's Web User Interface (aka Web UI). Open EasyManage and click on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI. Open EasyManage and click on configuring these settings. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION To Sort Files into "Our" public folder button and click Apply. Sorted...
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... to the Backup File Management window. The Backup Files to My Shared Storage Device Window opens. Open EasyManage and click on configuring these settings. PAGE 12 Format an external USB drive for use as a backup for details on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - Check the days...between 1 - 10 Historical Versions to save. The backup will launch your browser and open the Advanced Settings window. 4. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Shared Folder Backup This option will launch copying selected files/folders from your PC to your User Account's My Backup folder on ...
... to the Backup File Management window. The Backup Files to My Shared Storage Device Window opens. Open EasyManage and click on configuring these settings. PAGE 12 Format an external USB drive for use as a backup for details on using the Maxtor Shared Storage Web UI - Check the days...between 1 - 10 Historical Versions to save. The backup will launch your browser and open the Advanced Settings window. 4. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Shared Folder Backup This option will launch copying selected files/folders from your PC to your User Account's My Backup folder on ...
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...the menu To Turn Automatic Backups On 1. Click OK to return to My Shared Storage Device window opens. The Backup Files to the Backup File Management window. Click On to My Shared Storage Device window opens. Clean Up Deleted Files This option will remove all files from your...have to remember to delete these files. 5. Note: When the Automatic Backup feature is turned On. To manually launch a backup: - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Delete Historical Versions This option will delete all but the most recent if you continue. The Backup Files to continue. Click Delete. ...
...the menu To Turn Automatic Backups On 1. Click OK to return to My Shared Storage Device window opens. The Backup Files to the Backup File Management window. Click On to My Shared Storage Device window opens. Clean Up Deleted Files This option will remove all files from your...have to remember to delete these files. 5. Note: When the Automatic Backup feature is turned On. To manually launch a backup: - MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Delete Historical Versions This option will delete all but the most recent if you continue. The Backup Files to continue. Click Delete. ...
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... to Folder Original Temporary Restores files to its checkbox. Note: See "The Web UI" later in the Backup File Management option under Edit Historical Versions. 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 by clicking its original...
... to Folder Original Temporary Restores files to its checkbox. Note: See "The Web UI" later in the Backup File Management option under Edit Historical Versions. 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 by clicking its original...
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...user account's My Backup folder 1. From which you can Restore Historical Versions of these options. Blue Backup needs to My Shared Storage Device window. Note: See "Edit My Backup Settings" on page 12 for more information regarding the use of Individual backed Up Files...the OneTouch Status icon. 2. Click on page 10 for more information regarding the use of the share's files and folders. Note: See "Connect to a user account window. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION OneTouch Status Icons The OneTouch Status Icon can configure Drag and Sort, launch the Web UI,...
...user account's My Backup folder 1. From which you can Restore Historical Versions of these options. Blue Backup needs to My Shared Storage Device window. Note: See "Edit My Backup Settings" on page 12 for more information regarding the use of Individual backed Up Files...the OneTouch Status icon. 2. Click on page 10 for more information regarding the use of the share's files and folders. Note: See "Connect to a user account window. MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION OneTouch Status Icons The OneTouch Status Icon can configure Drag and Sort, launch the Web UI,...
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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Exit This feature exits (closes and removes) the OneTouch Status icon from the menu. 2. Click Yes to the Manage Digital Photos, Music, and Video page. Click Start ➔ Programs (all Programs with your entertainment system. Using Media Server Use Media Server to remove it with Windows XP) ➔ Maxtor... ➔ OneTouch Status. From the EasyManage main menu, click the Media Server button. 2. Click Login. PAGE 16 By placing your Shared Storage Drive and use with UPnP...
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Exit This feature exits (closes and removes) the OneTouch Status icon from the menu. 2. Click Yes to the Manage Digital Photos, Music, and Video page. Click Start ➔ Programs (all Programs with your entertainment system. Using Media Server Use Media Server to remove it with Windows XP) ➔ Maxtor... ➔ OneTouch Status. From the EasyManage main menu, click the Media Server button. 2. Click Login. PAGE 16 By placing your Shared Storage Drive and use with UPnP...
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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Storing Audio Using your computer as an audio jukebox is ready for ...application. Power Status Light The power down sequence will blink rapidly. 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 drive. With...tip of a pen or paperclip, then press and hold the reset button on the back panel of your Maxtor Shared Storage II. After a few seconds, the drive will reset back to complete. Upon doing so, the power status ...
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Storing Audio Using your computer as an audio jukebox is ready for ...application. Power Status Light The power down sequence will blink rapidly. 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 drive. With...tip of a pen or paperclip, then press and hold the reset button on the back panel of your Maxtor Shared Storage II. After a few seconds, the drive will reset back to complete. Upon doing so, the power status ...
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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Security Lock Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II includes a security locking slot on the Shared Storage Drive. Security Lock PAGE 18 Once your Shared Storage Drive is properly connected to your home network becomes a home entertainment center. The Media Server feature is ... movies, or videos directly to music on your home entertainment center without ever turning on your computer. Media Serving With the Shared Storage Drive's Media Serving capabilities, you can view videos or photos and listen to it. The slot is disabled by default on...
MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Security Lock Your new Maxtor Shared Storage II includes a security locking slot on the Shared Storage Drive. Security Lock PAGE 18 Once your Shared Storage Drive is properly connected to your home network becomes a home entertainment center. The Media Server feature is ... movies, or videos directly to music on your home entertainment center without ever turning on your computer. Media Serving With the Shared Storage Drive's Media Serving capabilities, you can view videos or photos and listen to it. The slot is disabled by default on...
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...and connection. - If you 're still having detection issues, reset all routers, switches, the Maxtor Shared Storage Drive, computers, and finally media players. Some data may need to the Shared Storage Drive. Take a survey and note all of your routers and media players. - Most wireless devices...detecting wireless devices, keep an Ethernet cable handy to have problems with Cat5e Ethernet cabling. - PAGE 19 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Considerations for diagnosis. - Power on all network devices by default. Check the documentation of new devices. -
...and connection. - If you 're still having detection issues, reset all routers, switches, the Maxtor Shared Storage Drive, computers, and finally media players. Some data may need to the Shared Storage Drive. Take a survey and note all of your routers and media players. - Most wireless devices...detecting wireless devices, keep an Ethernet cable handy to have problems with Cat5e Ethernet cabling. - PAGE 19 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WINDOWS INSTALLATION Considerations for diagnosis. - Power on all network devices by default. Check the documentation of new devices. -