FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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...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 Features 12 Backup Plans for Your Drive 13 Creating a Backup Plan 13 Using Simple Backup 13 Creating a Custom Backup 14 Drive Rotation 15 Managing Backup Settings 16 Editing Backup Settings 16 Deleting a Backup Plan 17 Using Scheduled Backup 17 Backing Up Manually 18 Viewing the Backup...
...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 Features 12 Backup Plans for Your Drive 13 Creating a Backup Plan 13 Using Simple Backup 13 Creating a Custom Backup 14 Drive Rotation 15 Managing Backup Settings 16 Editing Backup Settings 16 Deleting a Backup Plan 17 Using Scheduled Backup 17 Backing Up Manually 18 Viewing the Backup...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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...Sync 26 Turning Off Automatic Sync 26 Using the Sync Preview Window 27 Using Automatic Overwrite 28 Managing Security 29 Creating an Encryption Folder 29 Managing an Encryption Folder 31 Changing Your Encryption Password 31 Deleting an Encryption Folder 32 Opening an Encryption folder 33 Decrypting Files and Folders 33 Deleting Files and Folders from an Encryption folder 34 Seagate SecureTM Storage Devices 35 Unlocking Your Drive 36 Changing the Password for Your Drive 37 Using the Password Hint 37 Erasing Your Drive 40 Index ...43 Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your...
...Sync 26 Turning Off Automatic Sync 26 Using the Sync Preview Window 27 Using Automatic Overwrite 28 Managing Security 29 Creating an Encryption Folder 29 Managing an Encryption Folder 31 Changing Your Encryption Password 31 Deleting an Encryption Folder 32 Opening an Encryption folder 33 Decrypting Files and Folders 33 Deleting Files and Folders from an Encryption folder 34 Seagate SecureTM Storage Devices 35 Unlocking Your Drive 36 Changing the Password for Your Drive 37 Using the Password Hint 37 Erasing Your Drive 40 Index ...43 Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... access the drive features. The color of multiple files and folders in progress No drive connected Backup or sync failed Note: When a backup or sync has failed, the red icon continues to display until the next successful backup or sync. Getting Started Using the Seagate Status Icon Getting Started The Seagate Manager software, included with all products. • Settings to control power management, software updates, drive lights and more computers. • Security features, including encryption of the Seagate Status icon informs you install your drive, the Seagate Status...
... access the drive features. The color of multiple files and folders in progress No drive connected Backup or sync failed Note: When a backup or sync has failed, the red icon continues to display until the next successful backup or sync. Getting Started Using the Seagate Status Icon Getting Started The Seagate Manager software, included with all products. • Settings to control power management, software updates, drive lights and more computers. • Security features, including encryption of the Seagate Status icon informs you install your drive, the Seagate Status...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... in light blue (as shown in the Command Panel from any other window within the software. The middle of the window allows you to access Seagate Manager's features: Backup, Sync and Security. If there is more information, see "Settings" on page 9. Command Panel Help Figure 4: My Drives Window Using 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...
... in light blue (as shown in the Command Panel from any other window within the software. The middle of the window allows you to access Seagate Manager's features: Backup, Sync and Security. If there is more information, see "Settings" on page 9. Command Panel Help Figure 4: My Drives Window Using 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...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... about the selected drive, click the Drive Info button. It can take a few seconds for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 9 If you are detected. The Settings window opens. All Seagate and Maxtor external drives are not able to find the answer to choose a longer time interval, so that your drive to become active again when you to the original power setting time for Software Update Adjusting the Power Setting You can choose...
... about the selected drive, click the Drive Info button. It can take a few seconds for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 9 If you are detected. The Settings window opens. All Seagate and Maxtor external drives are not able to find the answer to choose a longer time interval, so that your drive to become active again when you to the original power setting time for Software Update Adjusting the Power Setting You can choose...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... name of your drive. • Capacity The total capacity of your drive. • Free Space The amount of space remaining on your drive. Seagate Manager User Guide for FreeAgent drives. The Settings window opens. To view the Drive Info for the drive • If the drive is turned off and click Apply. Managing Your Drives Drive Info If new software is only available for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 11 Step 2: To close the Drive Information window, click OK...
... name of your drive. • Capacity The total capacity of your drive. • Free Space The amount of space remaining on your drive. Seagate Manager User Guide for FreeAgent drives. The Settings window opens. To view the Drive Info for the drive • If the drive is turned off and click Apply. Managing Your Drives Drive Info If new software is only available for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 11 Step 2: To close the Drive Information window, click OK...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... two or more than one Backup Plan for more drives. The Backup window opens. Step 2: Select the drive to which you click Back Up Now in the Backup window. Backup Plans for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 13 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Creating a Backup Plan • Back up your files to an encrypted folder After the initial backup, Seagate Manager backs up changed files in designated folders according to be backed up...
... two or more than one Backup Plan for more drives. The Backup window opens. Step 2: Select the drive to which you click Back Up Now in the Backup window. Backup Plans for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 13 Backing Up and Restoring Folders and Files Creating a Backup Plan • Back up your files to an encrypted folder After the initial backup, Seagate Manager backs up changed files in designated folders according to be backed up...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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..., Documents • Custom Select specific file types to include or exclude for backup to your drive: Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. Step 2: Select the drive to which you to name this Backup Plan. The Backup Folder Selection window opens. Select Exclude these file types. 2. Select Include these file types. 2. Seagate Manager User Guide for your Backup Plan, select the folders to be backed up files and deleting backup plans. It also describes your backup settings, restoring...
..., Documents • Custom Select specific file types to include or exclude for backup to your drive: Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. Step 2: Select the drive to which you to name this Backup Plan. The Backup Folder Selection window opens. Select Exclude these file types. 2. Select Include these file types. 2. Seagate Manager User Guide for your Backup Plan, select the folders to be backed up files and deleting backup plans. It also describes your backup settings, restoring...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... file type settings. Checking Sync Status To check the status of your XP My Documents folder (or Vista Personal Folder) and other folders, both your Sync settings: Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. Step 3: Click Sync in the Command panel. Editing Sync Settings To change any of a Sync, Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. Folders removed from Sync and click Next. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive...
... file type settings. Checking Sync Status To check the status of your XP My Documents folder (or Vista Personal Folder) and other folders, both your Sync settings: Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. Step 3: Click Sync in the Command panel. Editing Sync Settings To change any of a Sync, Step 1: Click My Drives in the Command panel. Folders removed from Sync and click Next. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive...
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Step 6: To create new Sync settings, select Simple Sync or Custom Sync. The Sync window opens. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 26 Step 4: Click Delete Sync Settings. The Delete Sync Settings Confirmation window opens. Step 5: Click Delete. The original Sync window opens. To turn off Automatic Sync and control when files are synchronized rather than synchronizing files automatically. Step 5: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is turned on your drive. Using Automatic Sync The...
Step 6: To create new Sync settings, select Simple Sync or Custom Sync. The Sync window opens. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 26 Step 4: Click Delete Sync Settings. The Delete Sync Settings Confirmation window opens. Step 5: Click Delete. The original Sync window opens. To turn off Automatic Sync and control when files are synchronized rather than synchronizing files automatically. Step 5: To sync manually when Automatic Sync is turned on your drive. Using Automatic Sync The...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... it from a computer. Managing Security Managing an Encryption Folder • Set, change, or delete a password hint • Erase your drive Unlocking Your Drive Your Seagate Secure drive locks automatically each time you are typing your password (unless your password is in all capital letters). The Security window opens. The Unlock window opens. Tips for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 36 Can't Remember Your Seagate Secure Password? There is not installed. The window displays Locked instead of Windows Vista. Step 5: Enter your Seagate Secure drive appears in the...
... it from a computer. Managing Security Managing an Encryption Folder • Set, change, or delete a password hint • Erase your drive Unlocking Your Drive Your Seagate Secure drive locks automatically each time you are typing your password (unless your password is in all capital letters). The Security window opens. The Unlock window opens. Tips for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 36 Can't Remember Your Seagate Secure Password? There is not installed. The window displays Locked instead of Windows Vista. Step 5: Enter your Seagate Secure drive appears in the...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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...regain access to recover your password. The Security window opens. The Change Password window opens. Using the Password Hint With a Seagate Secure drive, you can set a password, you originally created a password hint. Changing the Password for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 37 Once you've set a hint to help you to retrieve the password hint. To change it . You can be set successfully. Opening the Set Password Hint Window The Set Password Hint window can also protect that will erase ALL of three windows: Seagate Manager User Guide for Your Drive...
...regain access to recover your password. The Security window opens. The Change Password window opens. Using the Password Hint With a Seagate Secure drive, you can set a password, you originally created a password hint. Changing the Password for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 37 Once you've set a hint to help you to retrieve the password hint. To change it . You can be set successfully. Opening the Set Password Hint Window The Set Password Hint window can also protect that will erase ALL of three windows: Seagate Manager User Guide for Your Drive...
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... the Security icon in the Command panel. The Security window opens. The Retrieve Password Hint window opens. Seagate Manager User Guide for the locked drive opens. Step 6: Enter the 25-character identification code printed on the drive label. The Unlock window opens. The Password Hint window displays the password hint. A message confirms that your password hint has been set a new password hint by following the original steps at any time. Step 4: Click Unlock Drive. Managing Security Managing an Encryption Folder Step 8: Enter a hint to help you...
... the Security icon in the Command panel. The Security window opens. The Retrieve Password Hint window opens. Seagate Manager User Guide for the locked drive opens. Step 6: Enter the 25-character identification code printed on the drive label. The Unlock window opens. The Password Hint window displays the password hint. A message confirms that your password hint has been set a new password hint by following the original steps at any time. Step 4: Click Unlock Drive. Managing Security Managing an Encryption Folder Step 8: Enter a hint to help you...
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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 backups 18 My Drives window in Manager 8 power setting 9 N nging 38 O overwriting automatically 28 P password changing for encryption folder 31 changing for Seagate Secure drive 37 encryption 31 Seagate Secure 36 sync encryption 24 password hint 37...
...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 backups 18 My Drives window in Manager 8 power setting 9 N nging 38 O overwriting automatically 28 P password changing for encryption folder 31 changing for Seagate Secure drive 37 encryption 31 Seagate Secure 36 sync encryption 24 password hint 37...
Quick Start Guide
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... power cord and interface cable. 3 Wait for your computer to your FreeAgent Pro and cables out of Memeo AutoBackup. If you choose to appear and follow the on the hard drive. Step 2. Wait about disconnecting. Install the FreeAgent Pro software (to do this, you will need further information about any step, please refer to the User Guide located on -screen instructions to access, share, and back up your product...
... power cord and interface cable. 3 Wait for your computer to your FreeAgent Pro and cables out of Memeo AutoBackup. If you choose to appear and follow the on the hard drive. Step 2. Wait about disconnecting. Install the FreeAgent Pro software (to do this, you will need further information about any step, please refer to the User Guide located on -screen instructions to access, share, and back up your product...
Quick Start Guide
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..., the Memeo LifeAgent registration window will open. Then disconnect the power cord and interface cable. 5 Connect the USB 2.0 or FireWire®400 (on select models) cable from the FreeAgent Pro to the corresponding port on -screen instructions to configure your backup and your computer. Note: It is now ready to access, share, and back up your Macintosh 4 Desktop, prepare the drive with an HFS+ partition, and install the software. A note or two...
..., the Memeo LifeAgent registration window will open. Then disconnect the power cord and interface cable. 5 Connect the USB 2.0 or FireWire®400 (on select models) cable from the FreeAgent Pro to the corresponding port on -screen instructions to configure your backup and your computer. Note: It is now ready to access, share, and back up your Macintosh 4 Desktop, prepare the drive with an HFS+ partition, and install the software. A note or two...
Quick Start Guide
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...: Any changes or modifications made to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will answer technical and troubleshooting questions regarding your system configuration and FreeAgent model number. These numbers can be used in residential installation. Warranty Services Product returns (RMS), warranty status, and warranty information. Operation is subject to obtain the latest comprehensive support information, such as: Knowledge Base Troubleshooting information, FAQs, and technical documentation. Product Index Current...
...: Any changes or modifications made to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will answer technical and troubleshooting questions regarding your system configuration and FreeAgent model number. These numbers can be used in residential installation. Warranty Services Product returns (RMS), warranty status, and warranty information. Operation is subject to obtain the latest comprehensive support information, such as: Knowledge Base Troubleshooting information, FAQs, and technical documentation. Product Index Current...
Quick Start Guide
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... data loss - and costs related to data recovery, removal, and installation are covered for more information regarding the location of authorized Seagate service centers and access Seagate automated customer service directory by calling +1-800-SEAGATE. com for the greater of either the remainder of the repair or exchange process. By sending product for your claim is not part of the original product warranty or 90 days. Seagate will replace...
... data loss - and costs related to data recovery, removal, and installation are covered for more information regarding the location of authorized Seagate service centers and access Seagate automated customer service directory by calling +1-800-SEAGATE. com for the greater of either the remainder of the repair or exchange process. By sending product for your claim is not part of the original product warranty or 90 days. Seagate will replace...
User Manual
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... install the software, Step 1: Connect your FreeAgent drive. Caution: Never disconnect any of your FreeAgent devices while the lights are installed together. Figure 5: 1394 Safely Remove Hardware Messages The FreeAgent drive is already loaded on your FreeAgent drive and ready to be installed on the front of the unit. After a moment, the AutoStart window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 4 Pulsing lights indicate that the drive is in use and unplugging power or data cables while the drive...
... install the software, Step 1: Connect your FreeAgent drive. Caution: Never disconnect any of your FreeAgent devices while the lights are installed together. Figure 5: 1394 Safely Remove Hardware Messages The FreeAgent drive is already loaded on your FreeAgent drive and ready to be installed on the front of the unit. After a moment, the AutoStart window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 4 Pulsing lights indicate that the drive is in use and unplugging power or data cables while the drive...
User Guide
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...The FreeAgent Drive Finder window opens: Figure 1: FreeAgent Drive Finder Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 1 Using the Mac Reformatting Tool The Mac Reformatting tool automatically prepares the Drive Manager software for installation on your Macintosh, To use the Mac Reformatting Tool, Step 1. Because the software is loaded on your computer. FreeAgent Pro for the Macintosh Getting Started The FreeAgent™ Pro software offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • An Internet Drive for remote access and file sharing • Utilities to your desktop...
...The FreeAgent Drive Finder window opens: Figure 1: FreeAgent Drive Finder Using the Mac Reformatting Tool 1 Using the Mac Reformatting Tool The Mac Reformatting tool automatically prepares the Drive Manager software for installation on your Macintosh, To use the Mac Reformatting Tool, Step 1. Because the software is loaded on your computer. FreeAgent Pro for the Macintosh Getting Started The FreeAgent™ Pro software offers these features: • Backup & Restore to protect your data • An Internet Drive for remote access and file sharing • Utilities to your desktop...
