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....lacie.com/register Box Content LaCie CloudBox Ethernet cable External power supply cloudbox DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Windows® LaCie Network Assistant Genie Timeline Backup Mac® LaCie Network Assistant User Manual Manuel d'utilisation Guida per l'utente Benutzerhandbuch Manual de Usuario Version 1.0 © 2010 LaCie, all rights reserved. 715094 100923 LaCie Utilities CD-ROM: •LaCie Network Assistant •LaCie Backup Assistant •User Manual...
....lacie.com/register Box Content LaCie CloudBox Ethernet cable External power supply cloudbox DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Windows® LaCie Network Assistant Genie Timeline Backup Mac® LaCie Network Assistant User Manual Manuel d'utilisation Guida per l'utente Benutzerhandbuch Manual de Usuario Version 1.0 © 2010 LaCie, all rights reserved. 715094 100923 LaCie Utilities CD-ROM: •LaCie Network Assistant •LaCie Backup Assistant •User Manual...
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Fig. 2 Router or Hub Fig. 3 Connect the power supply. Installation Before starting the installation, please: • Locate the included Leaflet with your local network (router or hub). Leaflet 1. Connect the included Ethernet cable to the CloudBox and to your 1-Year Online Backup Contract number. You will be asked for the number during the Setup. • Read the User Manual 1-Year Online Backup Contract CONTRACT NUMBER CONTRACT NUMBER DEVICE ID NUMBER 1111-2222-3333-4444 1111-2222-3333-4444 00-0C-F1-56-98-AD Fig. 1 - Router or Hub 2.
Fig. 2 Router or Hub Fig. 3 Connect the power supply. Installation Before starting the installation, please: • Locate the included Leaflet with your local network (router or hub). Leaflet 1. Connect the included Ethernet cable to the CloudBox and to your 1-Year Online Backup Contract number. You will be asked for the number during the Setup. • Read the User Manual 1-Year Online Backup Contract CONTRACT NUMBER CONTRACT NUMBER DEVICE ID NUMBER 1111-2222-3333-4444 1111-2222-3333-4444 00-0C-F1-56-98-AD Fig. 1 - Router or Hub 2.
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... the Internet to complete the CloudBox Setup Wizard. • The CloudBox Setup Wizard will be available for launching the CloudBox Setup Wizard: a. LaCie Network Assistant; a. LaCie Network Assistant (preferred) cloudbox DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Windows® LaCie Network Assistant Genie Timeline Backup Mac® LaCie Network Assistant User Manual Manuel d'utilisation Guida per l'utente Benutzerhandbuch Manual de Usuario Version 1.0 © 2010...
... the Internet to complete the CloudBox Setup Wizard. • The CloudBox Setup Wizard will be available for launching the CloudBox Setup Wizard: a. LaCie Network Assistant; a. LaCie Network Assistant (preferred) cloudbox DESIGN BY NEIL POULTON Windows® LaCie Network Assistant Genie Timeline Backup Mac® LaCie Network Assistant User Manual Manuel d'utilisation Guida per l'utente Benutzerhandbuch Manual de Usuario Version 1.0 © 2010...
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Transfer Files and Backup Now you can run the LaCie Backup Assistant on how to copy files to your LaCie CloudBox. To begin storing files on the CloudBox. Your data will be automatically backed up online. Note: Please see the User Manual for more information on the included LaCie Utilities CD-ROM to configure your computer to the CloudBox. • Copy files automatically from your backup. You can keep your important files secure by storing them on your CloudBox: • Copy files manually from your computer to the CloudBox using backup software.
Transfer Files and Backup Now you can run the LaCie Backup Assistant on how to copy files to your LaCie CloudBox. To begin storing files on the CloudBox. Your data will be automatically backed up online. Note: Please see the User Manual for more information on the included LaCie Utilities CD-ROM to configure your computer to the CloudBox. • Copy files automatically from your backup. You can keep your important files secure by storing them on your CloudBox: • Copy files manually from your computer to the CloudBox using backup software.
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You can create user folders, set storage quotas for further information on how to manage your LaCie CloudBox. See the User Manual for each user, change the device network settings, restore data from online backups, and much more. LaCie CloudBox Dashboard LaCie Dashboard Use the Dashboard administration tool to launch the Dashboard and manage your LaCie CloudBox. Fig. 10 -
You can create user folders, set storage quotas for further information on how to manage your LaCie CloudBox. See the User Manual for each user, change the device network settings, restore data from online backups, and much more. LaCie CloudBox Dashboard LaCie Dashboard Use the Dashboard administration tool to launch the Dashboard and manage your LaCie CloudBox. Fig. 10 -
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CLOUDBOX USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. CloudBox User Manual 1 You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
CLOUDBOX USER MANUAL CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AN UP-TO-DATE ONLINE VERSION of this document. CloudBox User Manual 1 You will find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.
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... as a complement to the Tutorials. If you encounter problems during installation, please see our online CloudBox-Help page, a short list of features, including device management using the LaCie CloudBox Dashboard, playing media on home computers, mobile devices, TVs, and game consoles. CloudBox User Manual 2 1. The Tutorials will answer your connected TVs/game consoles, and much more.
... as a complement to the Tutorials. If you encounter problems during installation, please see our online CloudBox-Help page, a short list of features, including device management using the LaCie CloudBox Dashboard, playing media on home computers, mobile devices, TVs, and game consoles. CloudBox User Manual 2 1. The Tutorials will answer your connected TVs/game consoles, and much more.
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CloudBox User Manual 3 1.A OPENING THE BOX: CONTENTS s LaCie CloudBox s Ethernet cable s Power supply s Quick Install Guide (printed on the accessory box) Important info: Please save your packaging. In the event that the device should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.
CloudBox User Manual 3 1.A OPENING THE BOX: CONTENTS s LaCie CloudBox s Ethernet cable s Power supply s Quick Install Guide (printed on the accessory box) Important info: Please save your packaging. In the event that the device should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned in its original packaging.
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LED: The blue LED shows disk activity. See LED for further details. See Reset for further details on resetting the LaCie CloudBox to enable/disable deep sleep mode. CloudBox User Manual 4 See Dashboard Eco Management for further details. REAR VIEW 1. Gigabit Ethernet 4. Reset button The rear power button can be used to its default factory settings. Power button (ON/OFF) 2. 1.B VIEWS OF THE LACIE CLOUDBOX FRONT VIEW 1. Power connector 3.
LED: The blue LED shows disk activity. See LED for further details. See Reset for further details on resetting the LaCie CloudBox to enable/disable deep sleep mode. CloudBox User Manual 4 See Dashboard Eco Management for further details. REAR VIEW 1. Gigabit Ethernet 4. Reset button The rear power button can be used to its default factory settings. Power button (ON/OFF) 2. 1.B VIEWS OF THE LACIE CLOUDBOX FRONT VIEW 1. Power connector 3.
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... such external forces as network activity, hardware, distance, and setup. CloudBox User Manual 5 s Latest version of Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8 s Internet access: Internet Explorer™ 8.0 or higher, Firefox™ 15.0 or higher, and Safari™ 5.0 or higher Important info: Your LaCie product's performance can connect to help improve your experience with the...
... such external forces as network activity, hardware, distance, and setup. CloudBox User Manual 5 s Latest version of Windows 7, Windows 8 / Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8 s Internet access: Internet Explorer™ 8.0 or higher, Firefox™ 15.0 or higher, and Safari™ 5.0 or higher Important info: Your LaCie product's performance can connect to help improve your experience with the...
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... simplify how everyone shares and accesses documents, photos, music, and movies. Share Files at Home CloudBox User Manual 6 2. CONNECT AND ACCESS YOUR LACIE CLOUDBOX Two key features for your LaCie CloudBox are: s Centralize data s Share files By centralizing household files on the LaCie CloudBox, you can save storage space by keeping data on a single hard drive rather than copying...
... simplify how everyone shares and accesses documents, photos, music, and movies. Share Files at Home CloudBox User Manual 6 2. CONNECT AND ACCESS YOUR LACIE CLOUDBOX Two key features for your LaCie CloudBox are: s Centralize data s Share files By centralizing household files on the LaCie CloudBox, you can save storage space by keeping data on a single hard drive rather than copying...
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Connect the Ethernet cable to your router or hub (refer to the Ethernet port on the back of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet "out" port on your router or hub's documentation). CloudBox User Manual 7 Connect the other end of the LaCie CloudBox. 2. CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE 1. 2.A CONNECT YOUR LACIE CLOUDBOX A -
Connect the Ethernet cable to your router or hub (refer to the Ethernet port on the back of the Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet "out" port on your router or hub's documentation). CloudBox User Manual 7 Connect the other end of the LaCie CloudBox. 2. CONNECT THE ETHERNET CABLE 1. 2.A CONNECT YOUR LACIE CLOUDBOX A -
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Before attaching the plug to the LaCie CloudBox. You will power on each end of the power adapter then carefully slide the plug into place. CloudBox User Manual 8 Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the power adapter, check your electrical outlet for the compatible plug. The LaCie CloudBox may take up to nine minutes to the next step once the blue LED has stopped blinking. Go to boot. It will hear a snap, indicating the plug has been properly connected. 2. Note the guides on immediately. 3. B - CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1.
Before attaching the plug to the LaCie CloudBox. You will power on each end of the power adapter then carefully slide the plug into place. CloudBox User Manual 8 Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the power adapter, check your electrical outlet for the compatible plug. The LaCie CloudBox may take up to nine minutes to the next step once the blue LED has stopped blinking. Go to boot. It will hear a snap, indicating the plug has been properly connected. 2. Note the guides on immediately. 3. B - CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY 1.
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... 2. CloudBox User Manual 9 Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your CloudBox to the same network (router or hub) as the LaCie CloudBox. Important info: Your computer(s) must be attached to view the CloudBox Tutorials. CONNECT YOUR COMPUTERS Select your internal hard drive (e.g. Click on Discover your specific LaCie device. Click on LaCie-CloudBox 5. ... Family 6. Important info: If your version of Windows XP does not include a link to the device and void your LaCie CloudBox. Using any other power cable or power supply may result in damage and will void your...
... 2. CloudBox User Manual 9 Do not use the AC adapter supplied with your CloudBox to the same network (router or hub) as the LaCie CloudBox. Important info: Your computer(s) must be attached to view the CloudBox Tutorials. CONNECT YOUR COMPUTERS Select your internal hard drive (e.g. Click on Discover your specific LaCie device. Click on LaCie-CloudBox 5. ... Family 6. Important info: If your version of Windows XP does not include a link to the device and void your LaCie CloudBox. Using any other power cable or power supply may result in damage and will void your...
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Windows Vista/7 1. Open Computer (Vista and 7) or Libraries. 2. Click on Discover your LaCie CloudBox. Click on CLOUDBOX-HELP. 6. Important info: If your version of Windows Vista/7 encounters difficulty reaching the Network, please see www.lacie.com/cloudbox-install for alternative instructions on LaCie-CloudBox 4. Open the folder Family 5. Click twice on Network 3. CloudBox User Manual 10 Click twice on accessing your CloudBox to view the CloudBox Tutorials.
Windows Vista/7 1. Open Computer (Vista and 7) or Libraries. 2. Click on Discover your LaCie CloudBox. Click on CLOUDBOX-HELP. 6. Important info: If your version of Windows Vista/7 encounters difficulty reaching the Network, please see www.lacie.com/cloudbox-install for alternative instructions on LaCie-CloudBox 4. Open the folder Family 5. Click twice on Network 3. CloudBox User Manual 10 Click twice on accessing your CloudBox to view the CloudBox Tutorials.
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... icon for alternative instructions on Discover your CloudBox to view the CloudBox Tutorials. Click on accessing your LaCie CloudBox. Important info: If your version of the screen, click on CLOUDBOX-HELP. 7. Under SHARED, click on CLOUDBOX-HELP. 5. Click twice on LaCie-CloudBox. 3. Click on LaCie-CloudBox. 5. Open the Finder 2. Open the folder Family 4. CloudBox User Manual 11 Click twice on Network. 4. Mac 1. Click...
... icon for alternative instructions on Discover your CloudBox to view the CloudBox Tutorials. Click on accessing your LaCie CloudBox. Important info: If your version of the screen, click on CLOUDBOX-HELP. 7. Under SHARED, click on CLOUDBOX-HELP. 5. Click twice on LaCie-CloudBox. 3. Click on LaCie-CloudBox. 5. Open the Finder 2. Open the folder Family 4. CloudBox User Manual 11 Click twice on Network. 4. Mac 1. Click...
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...that you can use. They are organized by month of the year: s LaCie-CloudBox > Family > Photos > 2012 > 01_January s LaCie-CloudBox > Family > Photos > 2012 > 02_February, etc. You may create personal folders for details. LaCie highly recommends that you organize your files in a similar fashion. You can ... structure that folders cannot be created at the LaCie CloudBox root level next to create new folders and copy files. A brief example is your growing collection of your pictures by folder within Music, etc. CloudBox User Manual 12 Since it is available to all the ...
...that you can use. They are organized by month of the year: s LaCie-CloudBox > Family > Photos > 2012 > 01_January s LaCie-CloudBox > Family > Photos > 2012 > 02_February, etc. You may create personal folders for details. LaCie highly recommends that you organize your files in a similar fashion. You can ... structure that folders cannot be created at the LaCie CloudBox root level next to create new folders and copy files. A brief example is your growing collection of your pictures by folder within Music, etc. CloudBox User Manual 12 Since it is available to all the ...
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All files stored on Family are available to everyone in your room. CloudBox at Home: You downloaded your vacation photos to the Family folder from your media device's user manual for instructions. 2. By copying the photos to your LaCie CloudBox, you have access to the photos on your Computers). 2. Please refer to your computer to Family...
All files stored on Family are available to everyone in your room. CloudBox at Home: You downloaded your vacation photos to the Family folder from your media device's user manual for instructions. 2. By copying the photos to your LaCie CloudBox, you have access to the photos on your Computers). 2. Please refer to your computer to Family...
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... wish to access. Once all the computers in your home router. Open the folder you can speed up data transfers to the LaCie CloudBox by attaching it from your home computers. 3. CloudBox User Manual 14 You must enter the username and password for large music, movie, and photo libraries that is ideal for a personal folder...
... wish to access. Once all the computers in your home router. Open the folder you can speed up data transfers to the LaCie CloudBox by attaching it from your home computers. 3. CloudBox User Manual 14 You must enter the username and password for large music, movie, and photo libraries that is ideal for a personal folder...
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... your home, open it runs Windows or the Mac OS. CloudBox User Manual 15 From any computer connected to the network, no matter if it . CloudBox at Home: Photos that a file stored on the LaCie CloudBox is compatible with the computer you copied to the LaCie CloudBox on the laptop upstairs are also available on all computers. 2.D SHARE...
... your home, open it runs Windows or the Mac OS. CloudBox User Manual 15 From any computer connected to the network, no matter if it . CloudBox at Home: Photos that a file stored on the LaCie CloudBox is compatible with the computer you copied to the LaCie CloudBox on the laptop upstairs are also available on all computers. 2.D SHARE...