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... Experience, and combinations thereof are only used to the specific company respectively. This is the Windows XP-registered trademark of Lenovo and its partners. Any part of Lenovo. Other registered trademarks mentioned in all the manuals included with your computer. Microsoft is included.... list. 58 Statement Welcome to contact us for any questions or comments, contact or visit Lenovo website: Service website: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com Lenovo is the registered trademark of Microsoft. The concrete configuration of the product depends on the description of...
... Experience, and combinations thereof are only used to the specific company respectively. This is the Windows XP-registered trademark of Lenovo and its partners. Any part of Lenovo. Other registered trademarks mentioned in all the manuals included with your computer. Microsoft is included.... list. 58 Statement Welcome to contact us for any questions or comments, contact or visit Lenovo website: Service website: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com Lenovo is the registered trademark of Microsoft. The concrete configuration of the product depends on the description of...
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... Client Software Installer CD 12 Computer Restore CD 12 Chapter 2 Installing the software 13 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computer 13 Install the Lenovo Home Server EasyAccess utility 24 Install the LightsOut client utility 30 Chapter 3 Restoring a home computer... 34 Chapter 4 Server Recovery 35 Chapter 5 Windows Home Server Console 40 The Windows Home Server Console window 41 Computers and Backup 41 User ...
... Client Software Installer CD 12 Computer Restore CD 12 Chapter 2 Installing the software 13 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computer 13 Install the Lenovo Home Server EasyAccess utility 24 Install the LightsOut client utility 30 Chapter 3 Restoring a home computer... 34 Chapter 4 Server Recovery 35 Chapter 5 Windows Home Server Console 40 The Windows Home Server Console window 41 Computers and Backup 41 User ...
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... port, eSATA port, recovery/ reset button • Power 100-127/200-240V, 3.5V, 50/60 Hz • Server operating system (OS) support Windows Home Server • Client computer OS support Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Edition User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 1 2009.7.8 4:27:48 PM Specifications for access anytime and anywhere.
... port, eSATA port, recovery/ reset button • Power 100-127/200-240V, 3.5V, 50/60 Hz • Server operating system (OS) support Windows Home Server • Client computer OS support Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit Edition User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 1 2009.7.8 4:27:48 PM Specifications for access anytime and anywhere.
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... for home computers support Windows Home Server: • Windows Vista Home Basic • Windows Vista Home N (EU only) • Windows Vista Home Premium • Windows Vista Business • Windows Vista Business N (EU only) • Windows Vista Enterprise • Windows Vista Ultimate • Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows XP Professional with SP2 • Windows XP Media Center Edition...
... for home computers support Windows Home Server: • Windows Vista Home Basic • Windows Vista Home N (EU only) • Windows Vista Home Premium • Windows Vista Business • Windows Vista Business N (EU only) • Windows Vista Enterprise • Windows Vista Ultimate • Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2 (SP2) • Windows XP Professional with SP2 • Windows XP Media Center Edition...
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... box to memory). The network is booting: System failure: See POST error code System status Red ON with HDD LEDs. Red blink Boot from internal Windows PE for system recovery/reset Blue and purple Boot from USB (Reserved for use. OFF The network is booting. LED indicator Color status Description Power...
... box to memory). The network is booting: System failure: See POST error code System status Red ON with HDD LEDs. Red blink Boot from internal Windows PE for system recovery/reset Blue and purple Boot from USB (Reserved for use. OFF The network is booting. LED indicator Color status Description Power...
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.... A disk was mounted and has been manually removed from a USB storage device. The backup is in the process of being manually added/ removed into the Windows Home Server HDD volume. The USB storage device is connected. The disk was un-mounted. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 7 User Guide 2009.7.8 4:27:54 PM USB backup... (Two colors + one mixed color) Purple blink Blue ON Red blink OFF The USB is not mounted. The system is backing up files from the Windows Home Server HDD volume. The disk was mounted and the disk has been manually added into the...
.... A disk was mounted and has been manually removed from a USB storage device. The backup is in the process of being manually added/ removed into the Windows Home Server HDD volume. The USB storage device is connected. The disk was un-mounted. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 7 User Guide 2009.7.8 4:27:54 PM USB backup... (Two colors + one mixed color) Purple blink Blue ON Red blink OFF The USB is not mounted. The system is backing up files from the Windows Home Server HDD volume. The disk was mounted and the disk has been manually added into the...
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...Press the USB backup button . The USB backup indicator blinks blue. 3. If there is automatically stored in the folder. Note: During the copy process, Windows Home Server checks the file properties including time, size and file name to verify whether the same file or a file of the same name already... determine the file type, the file is a conflicting file name, the data will be copied and the file name will be recognized directly by Microsoft Windows Home Server.) 1. If the file of internal Hub. (Note: "standard" refers to media that do not require specific drivers and can be assigned a...
...Press the USB backup button . The USB backup indicator blinks blue. 3. If there is automatically stored in the folder. Note: During the copy process, Windows Home Server checks the file properties including time, size and file name to verify whether the same file or a file of the same name already... determine the file type, the file is a conflicting file name, the data will be copied and the file name will be recognized directly by Microsoft Windows Home Server.) 1. If the file of internal Hub. (Note: "standard" refers to media that do not require specific drivers and can be assigned a...
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... the Other folder. 6. Rear view 1 2 Ethernet connector Recovery/reset button eSATA connector USB connector Power connector 5 4 3 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 9 User Guide 2009.7.8 4:27:58 PM Afterwards, Windows Home Server automatically copies and classifies the newly copied files according to their corresponding shared folders (Music, Videos and Photos). You can find files of...
... the Other folder. 6. Rear view 1 2 Ethernet connector Recovery/reset button eSATA connector USB connector Power connector 5 4 3 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 9 User Guide 2009.7.8 4:27:58 PM Afterwards, Windows Home Server automatically copies and classifies the newly copied files according to their corresponding shared folders (Music, Videos and Photos). You can find files of...
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You can also restore your Windows Home Server to recover your router. Lenovo Home Server Recovery DVD The Lenovo Home Server Recovery DVD will lead you through the steps to the original factory configuration. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 11 User Guide 11 2009.7.8 4:28:04 PM Connect the power cord Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Connect to the home network Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Home Server and the other end of the power cord into the power connector and the other end to an available Ethernet port on your Windows Home Server system.
You can also restore your Windows Home Server to recover your router. Lenovo Home Server Recovery DVD The Lenovo Home Server Recovery DVD will lead you through the steps to the original factory configuration. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 11 User Guide 11 2009.7.8 4:28:04 PM Connect the power cord Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Connect to the home network Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Home Server and the other end of the power cord into the power connector and the other end to an available Ethernet port on your Windows Home Server system.
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You need to back up the data from a backup that is located on your home server. Computer Restore CD The Computer Restore CD will lead you want to connect to your home server. Client Software Installer CD The Client Software Installer CD will lead you through the steps to install the Windows Home Server Connector on the computers you through the steps to recover your home computer system from your home computer before recovering the computer system. 12 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 12 2009.7.8 4:28:05 PM It will also install the LightsOut client utility.
You need to back up the data from a backup that is located on your home server. Computer Restore CD The Computer Restore CD will lead you want to connect to your home server. Client Software Installer CD The Client Software Installer CD will lead you through the steps to install the Windows Home Server Connector on the computers you through the steps to recover your home computer system from your home computer before recovering the computer system. 12 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 12 2009.7.8 4:28:05 PM It will also install the LightsOut client utility.
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...8226; Prior to begin installation. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 13 User Guide 13 2009.7.8 4:28:05 PM Chapter Installing the software Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computer After setting up your Home Server, you have administrator privileges. Place the... Windows Home Server Connector Client Software Installer CD in the optical drive of the home computer. Refer to Windows Help for more details on the client computer, make sure you must install the Windows Home Server Connector on your user account settings...
...8226; Prior to begin installation. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 13 User Guide 13 2009.7.8 4:28:05 PM Chapter Installing the software Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computer After setting up your Home Server, you have administrator privileges. Place the... Windows Home Server Connector Client Software Installer CD in the optical drive of the home computer. Refer to Windows Help for more details on the client computer, make sure you must install the Windows Home Server Connector on your user account settings...
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Click Install to install SW for the Connector. 4. 2. The End User License Agreement window appears. Select the "Install Windows Home Server Connector SW" option button if you want to begin the installation process. 14 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 14 2009.7.8 4:28:06 PM Select the "I accept terms in End User license Agreement" option button, and then click Next. 3.
Click Install to install SW for the Connector. 4. 2. The End User License Agreement window appears. Select the "Install Windows Home Server Connector SW" option button if you want to begin the installation process. 14 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 14 2009.7.8 4:28:06 PM Select the "I accept terms in End User license Agreement" option button, and then click Next. 3.
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Once the server is found, the Welcome window appears. 7. Click Next. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 15 User Guide 15 2009.7.8 4:28:06 PM The Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Home Server. 6. 5.
Once the server is found, the Welcome window appears. 7. Click Next. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 15 User Guide 15 2009.7.8 4:28:06 PM The Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Home Server. 6. 5.
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... "Download the updates from my home server and install them automatically" will spend a lot of time to download the updates for the Connector and the windows appeared will be different with below steps instruction. 11. Select the "Yes, wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and... back it up " option button if you don't want Windows Home Server to wake up your sleeping computer to back it up . 16 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 16 2009.7.8 4:28:07 PM 8. The Installing...
... "Download the updates from my home server and install them automatically" will spend a lot of time to download the updates for the Connector and the windows appeared will be different with below steps instruction. 11. Select the "Yes, wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and... back it up " option button if you don't want Windows Home Server to wake up your sleeping computer to back it up . 16 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 16 2009.7.8 4:28:07 PM 8. The Installing...
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12. Click Next to perform the initial configuration of Windows Home Server is performed only once on the home computer. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 17 User Guide 17 2009.7.8 4:28:07 PM Click Next. 13. Note: The initial configuration of Windows Home Server.
12. Click Next to perform the initial configuration of Windows Home Server is performed only once on the home computer. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 17 User Guide 17 2009.7.8 4:28:07 PM Click Next. 13. Note: The initial configuration of Windows Home Server.
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This process could take several hours depending on your Home Server. Once the initialization is complete, click the Next arrow. 16. 14. Click the Next arrow. Enter a name for your hardware. 15. The name of your Home Server can contain a maximum of 15 characters (including letters, numbers or hyphens) with no spaces. 18 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 18 2009.7.8 4:28:07 PM The Windows Home Server initialization begins.
This process could take several hours depending on your Home Server. Once the initialization is complete, click the Next arrow. 16. 14. Click the Next arrow. Enter a name for your hardware. 15. The name of your Home Server can contain a maximum of 15 characters (including letters, numbers or hyphens) with no spaces. 18 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 18 2009.7.8 4:28:07 PM The Windows Home Server initialization begins.
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Enter a strong Windows Home Server administrator password, confirmation password, and password hint. The password must be at least 7 characters and must contain at least three of the following four categories: • Uppercase letters • Lowercase letters • Numbers • Symbols (such as !, @, #, etc.) 19. Click the Next arrow. 18. This is the password that you can use to manage your Home Server from the Windows Home Server Console. Click the Next arrow. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 19 User Guide 19 2009.7.8 4:28:08 PM 17.
Enter a strong Windows Home Server administrator password, confirmation password, and password hint. The password must be at least 7 characters and must contain at least three of the following four categories: • Uppercase letters • Lowercase letters • Numbers • Symbols (such as !, @, #, etc.) 19. Click the Next arrow. 18. This is the password that you can use to manage your Home Server from the Windows Home Server Console. Click the Next arrow. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 19 User Guide 19 2009.7.8 4:28:08 PM 17.
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Choose if you want to automatically download and install updates for Windows Home Server, and then click the Next arrow. 21. 20. Select the "On (recommended)" option button if you want to use Windows Update to participate in the Customer Experience Improvement Program, and then click the Next arrow. 20 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 20 2009.7.8 4:28:08 PM
Choose if you want to automatically download and install updates for Windows Home Server, and then click the Next arrow. 21. 20. Select the "On (recommended)" option button if you want to use Windows Update to participate in the Customer Experience Improvement Program, and then click the Next arrow. 20 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 20 2009.7.8 4:28:08 PM
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Once installation is complete the Windows Home Server windows displays. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 21 User Guide 21 2009.7.8 4:28:09 PM 22. Click the Next arrow to complete but does not require additional information from you want to participate in the Windows Error Reporting program, and then click the Next arrow. 23. This could take some time to automatically download and install available Windows Home Server updates. Choose if you . Attention: Do not restart or turn off your Home Server during the update process. 24.
Once installation is complete the Windows Home Server windows displays. 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 21 User Guide 21 2009.7.8 4:28:09 PM 22. Click the Next arrow to complete but does not require additional information from you want to participate in the Windows Error Reporting program, and then click the Next arrow. 23. This could take some time to automatically download and install available Windows Home Server updates. Choose if you . Attention: Do not restart or turn off your Home Server during the update process. 24.
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Enter the administrator password, and then click the Next arrow. You can now manage the Home Server through the remote admin console. 26. Click the Next arrow. The Setting Password dialog box appears. 22 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 22 2009.7.8 4:28:09 PM The Windows Home Server log in window displays. 25.
Enter the administrator password, and then click the Next arrow. You can now manage the Home Server through the remote admin console. 26. Click the Next arrow. The Setting Password dialog box appears. 22 User Guide 31038690B_D400_UG_EN_V1.0.indd 22 2009.7.8 4:28:09 PM The Windows Home Server log in window displays. 25.