FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Quantitative usage examples for data storage. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. Actual quantities will not be available for various applications are ... In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for illustrative purposes. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are for formatting and other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of its...
... and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Quantitative usage examples for data storage. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. Actual quantities will not be available for various applications are ... In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for illustrative purposes. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are for formatting and other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of its...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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Contents Contents Getting Started...5 Using the Seagate Status Icon 5 Restoring the Seagate Status Icon 6 FreeAgent Drive Light 7 Managing Your Drives 8 Using the My Drives Window 8 Settings 9 Adjusting the Power Setting 9 Testing Your Drive 10 Updating Your Software 10 Adjust LED Control 11 Drive Info 11 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files 12 Backup ... Backup 17 Backing Up Manually 18 Viewing the Backup Log 18 Restoring Files 19 Restoring an Historical Version 19 Restoring Most Recent Version 19 Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 3
Contents Contents Getting Started...5 Using the Seagate Status Icon 5 Restoring the Seagate Status Icon 6 FreeAgent Drive Light 7 Managing Your Drives 8 Using the My Drives Window 8 Settings 9 Adjusting the Power Setting 9 Testing Your Drive 10 Updating Your Software 10 Adjust LED Control 11 Drive Info 11 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files 12 Backup ... Backup 17 Backing Up Manually 18 Viewing the Backup Log 18 Restoring Files 19 Restoring an Historical Version 19 Restoring Most Recent Version 19 Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 3
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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Step 1: To check the status of your drive, roll your computer desktop. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 5 Getting Started Using the Seagate Status Icon Getting Started The Seagate Manager software, included with your FreeAgentTM drive, adds a powerful set of tools to your drive: • Backup and restore features to enable...
Step 1: To check the status of your drive, roll your computer desktop. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 5 Getting Started Using the Seagate Status Icon Getting Started The Seagate Manager software, included with your FreeAgentTM drive, adds a powerful set of tools to your drive: • Backup and restore features to enable...
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This is highlighted in light blue (as shown in the Command Panel from any other window within the software. If there is more information, see "Settings" on page 9. Managing Your Drives Using the My Drives Window Managing Your Drives The My Drives window ... the My Drives Window In the My Drives window, you first select your Seagate FreeAgent device. The drive that is currently selected is the default window that appears when you to access Seagate Manager's features: Backup, Sync and Security. Seagate Manager User Guide for the selected drive, click the Settings button. •...
This is highlighted in light blue (as shown in the Command Panel from any other window within the software. If there is more information, see "Settings" on page 9. Managing Your Drives Using the My Drives Window Managing Your Drives The My Drives window ... the My Drives Window In the My Drives window, you first select your Seagate FreeAgent device. The drive that is currently selected is the default window that appears when you to access Seagate Manager's features: Backup, Sync and Security. Seagate Manager User Guide for the selected drive, click the Settings button. •...
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... the Customer Support button to go to access the following features for the selected drive: • Adjust Power Settting • Test My Drive • Adjust LED Control • Check for Software Update Adjusting the Power Setting You can choose how long your question, you to Seagate's Support website. If you ... when opening files from the drop-down menu or click Default to return to your drive is not consuming more time for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 9 To adjust the power setting: Step 1: In the My Drives window, select the drive you want to stop spinning when it ...
... the Customer Support button to go to access the following features for the selected drive: • Adjust Power Settting • Test My Drive • Adjust LED Control • Check for Software Update Adjusting the Power Setting You can choose how long your question, you to Seagate's Support website. If you ... when opening files from the drop-down menu or click Default to return to your drive is not consuming more time for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 9 To adjust the power setting: Step 1: In the My Drives window, select the drive you want to stop spinning when it ...
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...informs you want to test and click Settings. Check for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 10 A Software Update window appears to inform you can also manually check to date or not. Seagate Manager User Guide for updates automatically is up to see if an update is.... The Test My Drive window opens. A progress bar indicates the progress of your software is selected by default. Step 3: To turn off Software Update, deselect Check for your drive to contact Seagate for Software Update. If the diagnostic encounters an error during testing, the serial number of the bad...
...informs you want to test and click Settings. Check for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 10 A Software Update window appears to inform you can also manually check to date or not. Seagate Manager User Guide for updates automatically is up to see if an update is.... The Test My Drive window opens. A progress bar indicates the progress of your software is selected by default. Step 3: To turn off Software Update, deselect Check for your drive to contact Seagate for Software Update. If the diagnostic encounters an error during testing, the serial number of the bad...
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...drive lights flicker to control the lights on , click Display status and activity lights and click Apply. Seagate Manager User Guide for FreeAgent drives. Managing Your Drives Drive Info If new software is available, you want information about and click Drive Info. Step 2: To close the Drive Information ...disconnected and reconnected Drive Info The Drive Info feature provides the following situations: • If power is only available for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 11 To turn the drive lights off, click Turn lights off and back on your drive. • File System ...
...drive lights flicker to control the lights on , click Display status and activity lights and click Apply. Seagate Manager User Guide for FreeAgent drives. Managing Your Drives Drive Info If new software is available, you want information about and click Drive Info. Step 2: To close the Drive Information ...disconnected and reconnected Drive Info The Drive Info feature provides the following situations: • If power is only available for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 11 To turn the drive lights off, click Turn lights off and back on your drive. • File System ...
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...your intention to help you must use full disk encryption so your Manager software, there is a different set of security features available to delete the files. Step 2: Click Yes. Figure 14: Seagate Secure logo You can also be dragged and dropped; The selected items ...dragged and dropped into the Recycle Bin. you manage your drive password Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 35 Managing Security Managing an Encryption Folder Figure 13: Encryption folder - Seagate Secure drives use the Delete operation to delete them from the Encryption...
...your intention to help you must use full disk encryption so your Manager software, there is a different set of security features available to delete the files. Step 2: Click Yes. Figure 14: Seagate Secure logo You can also be dragged and dropped; The selected items ...dragged and dropped into the Recycle Bin. you manage your drive password Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 35 Managing Security Managing an Encryption Folder Figure 13: Encryption folder - Seagate Secure drives use the Delete operation to delete them from the Encryption...
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...Seagate Manager software is connected to a computer on your Seagate Secure drive, you must initialize, partition and format it before you are typing your password (unless your Seagate Secure drive appears in the list of a drive letter. The Security window opens. Tips for Use With Your FreeAgent...™ Drive 36 Step 4: Click Unlock Drive. Step 5: Enter your Seagate Secure drive. If you are trying to try again. Seagate Manager User Guide for Unlocking Your Seagate Secure Drive Make sure the caps lock key is...
...Seagate Manager software is connected to a computer on your Seagate Secure drive, you must initialize, partition and format it before you are typing your password (unless your Seagate Secure drive appears in the list of a drive letter. The Security window opens. Tips for Use With Your FreeAgent...™ Drive 36 Step 4: Click Unlock Drive. Step 5: Enter your Seagate Secure drive. If you are trying to try again. Seagate Manager User Guide for Unlocking Your Seagate Secure Drive Make sure the caps lock key is...
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...it . Note: To set a hint that will erase ALL of three windows: Seagate Manager User Guide for your password. Managing Security Managing an Encryption Folder You can ask for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 37 Once you must initially be opened from any time. Once you... resort! Changing the Password for Your Drive Your password must enter the 25-character identification code printed on which the Seagate Manager software is no way to a computer on your Seagate Secure drive, there is not installed. Step 3: Click the Security icon in the Command panel. Step 5: Enter ...
...it . Note: To set a hint that will erase ALL of three windows: Seagate Manager User Guide for your password. Managing Security Managing an Encryption Folder You can ask for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 37 Once you must initially be opened from any time. Once you... resort! Changing the Password for Your Drive Your password must enter the 25-character identification code printed on which the Seagate Manager software is no way to a computer on your Seagate Secure drive, there is not installed. Step 3: Click the Security icon in the Command panel. Step 5: Enter ...
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...overwrite 28 automatic sync 26 B backup custom 13 simple 13 backup features, in Seagate Manager 12 backup log 18 backup plans about 13 custom 14 deleting 17 scheduling ... up to more than one 15 displayed in "My Drives" window 8 info 11 managing 8 rotation 15 Seagate Secure 35 testing 10 unlocking 36 E editing sync settings 25 encryption 29 about 29 folder 29 of synchronized files... drive, configuring 40 erased drive, formatting 41 erasing a drive 40 F features, of Seagate Manager software 5 file extensions 23 file system 11 file types, synchronizing 23 files, overwriting older versions 28 folders...
...overwrite 28 automatic sync 26 B backup custom 13 simple 13 backup features, in Seagate Manager 12 backup log 18 backup plans about 13 custom 14 deleting 17 scheduling ... up to more than one 15 displayed in "My Drives" window 8 info 11 managing 8 rotation 15 Seagate Secure 35 testing 10 unlocking 36 E editing sync settings 25 encryption 29 about 29 folder 29 of synchronized files... drive, configuring 40 erased drive, formatting 41 erasing a drive 40 F features, of Seagate Manager software 5 file extensions 23 file system 11 file types, synchronizing 23 files, overwriting older versions 28 folders...
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...synchronizing 21 free space 11 FreeAgent device managing 8 software for 5 FreeAgent Drive Light 7 H hint, for password 37, 38, 39 historical versions of files, restoring 19 I icon, Seagate Manager 5 colors of 5 in taskbar 5 restoring to taskbar 6 K KeyErase 40 L LED 7 LED control 11 light FreeAgent drive light 7 light, on FreeAgent drive 7 M manual ... icon restoring 6 security 29 about 29 while backing up 12 simple backup 13 simple sync, about 21, 22 software, updating 10 Start menu Seagate status icon in 6 status color designation for 5 of drive 5 of sync 25 sync automatic 26 checking status of...
...synchronizing 21 free space 11 FreeAgent device managing 8 software for 5 FreeAgent Drive Light 7 H hint, for password 37, 38, 39 historical versions of files, restoring 19 I icon, Seagate Manager 5 colors of 5 in taskbar 5 restoring to taskbar 6 K KeyErase 40 L LED 7 LED control 11 light FreeAgent drive light 7 light, on FreeAgent drive 7 M manual ... icon restoring 6 security 29 about 29 while backing up 12 simple backup 13 simple sync, about 21, 22 software, updating 10 Start menu Seagate status icon in 6 status color designation for 5 of drive 5 of sync 25 sync automatic 26 checking status of...
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Index sync preview window 27 sync settings editing 25 synchronizing about 21 folders 21 see also sync T testing drives 10 turning off automatic sync 26 U updating software 10 V volumes 11 Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 45
Index sync preview window 27 sync settings editing 25 synchronizing about 21 folders 21 see also sync T testing drives 10 turning off automatic sync 26 U updating software 10 V volumes 11 Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 45
Installation Guide
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.... Note: Some sections of the manual will not apply to your operating system. Installing the FreeAgent Tools Step 1: Connect your FreeAgent drive to your product. FreeAgent Go Data Mover 1 Getting Started When you purchase your FreeAgent™ drive, the Ceedo software is not available in BOTH USB connectors. The AutoStart window opens . However, before you can...
.... Note: Some sections of the manual will not apply to your operating system. Installing the FreeAgent Tools Step 1: Connect your FreeAgent drive to your product. FreeAgent Go Data Mover 1 Getting Started When you purchase your FreeAgent™ drive, the Ceedo software is not available in BOTH USB connectors. The AutoStart window opens . However, before you can...
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If Ceedo has released a more current version of Ceedo. The Welcome to Ceedo window opens: Figure 2: Welcome to install the latest version of its software than the version installed on your FreeAgent drive, a Ceedo Update window opens: Figure 4: Update Ceedo Step 5: Click Yes to Ceedo Step 3: Select a language from the dropdown menu and click OK. The Installing Ceedo window opens: FreeAgent Go Data Mover 2 The Ceedo License Agreement window opens: Figure 3: Ceedo License Agreement Step 4: Select I accept the agreement and click OK. Step 2: Select Start Ceedo and click OK.
If Ceedo has released a more current version of Ceedo. The Welcome to Ceedo window opens: Figure 2: Welcome to install the latest version of its software than the version installed on your FreeAgent drive, a Ceedo Update window opens: Figure 4: Update Ceedo Step 5: Click Yes to Ceedo Step 3: Select a language from the dropdown menu and click OK. The Installing Ceedo window opens: FreeAgent Go Data Mover 2 The Ceedo License Agreement window opens: Figure 3: Ceedo License Agreement Step 4: Select I accept the agreement and click OK. Step 2: Select Start Ceedo and click OK.
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...: If you are unable to access the Ceedo Easy-Access menu, you may have a firewall conflict. FreeAgent Go Data Mover 3 For further information and assistance, go to http://www.ceedo.com/. Figure 5: Installing Ceedo When the updated Ceedo software has been installed, the Loading Ceedo window opens: Figure 6: Loading Ceedo Note: If you are...
...: If you are unable to access the Ceedo Easy-Access menu, you may have a firewall conflict. FreeAgent Go Data Mover 3 For further information and assistance, go to http://www.ceedo.com/. Figure 5: Installing Ceedo When the updated Ceedo software has been installed, the Loading Ceedo window opens: Figure 6: Loading Ceedo Note: If you are...
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FreeAgent Go Data Mover 9 Using the FreeAgent Tools Icons After you've installed the FreeAgent Tools software on your computer, FreeAgent Tools icons are placed in two locations: In your system tray: Figure 18: FreeAgent Tools System Tray Icon On your FreeAgent drive is required for full use . After a restart, your desktop: Figure 19: FreeAgent Tools Desktop Icon • Double...
FreeAgent Go Data Mover 9 Using the FreeAgent Tools Icons After you've installed the FreeAgent Tools software on your computer, FreeAgent Tools icons are placed in two locations: In your system tray: Figure 18: FreeAgent Tools System Tray Icon On your FreeAgent drive is required for full use . After a restart, your desktop: Figure 19: FreeAgent Tools Desktop Icon • Double...
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.... When you decrypt a file, an unencrypted version is not physically part of the FreeAgent application. File Encryption Note: This section of the manual applies to remind you: FreeAgent Go Data Mover 12 you don't have to open the FreeAgent™ software in the location containing the original file. The encryption feature is produced in a folder...
.... When you decrypt a file, an unencrypted version is not physically part of the FreeAgent application. File Encryption Note: This section of the manual applies to remind you: FreeAgent Go Data Mover 12 you don't have to open the FreeAgent™ software in the location containing the original file. The encryption feature is produced in a folder...
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... detected and listed in the Command panel. It can take a few seconds for the FreeAgent software to access your drive. Step 2: Click an option in the Your Drives window. FreeAgent Go Data Mover 19 In the Your Drives window, Step 1: Select a FreeAgent drive. Managing Your Drives The Your Drives window provides a central point from which...
... detected and listed in the Command panel. It can take a few seconds for the FreeAgent software to access your drive. Step 2: Click an option in the Your Drives window. FreeAgent Go Data Mover 19 In the Your Drives window, Step 1: Select a FreeAgent drive. Managing Your Drives The Your Drives window provides a central point from which...
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... Ceedo software is pre-installed on your FreeAgent™ portable drive and run them on your FreeAgent drive. Note: If you are unable to carry your programs, documents, email, and browser with you on any computer. For further information and assistance, go to http://www.ceedo.com/. The Ceedo Welcome window opens: FreeAgent Go Data Mover...
... Ceedo software is pre-installed on your FreeAgent™ portable drive and run them on your FreeAgent drive. Note: If you are unable to carry your programs, documents, email, and browser with you on any computer. For further information and assistance, go to http://www.ceedo.com/. The Ceedo Welcome window opens: FreeAgent Go Data Mover...