FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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...and other trademarks or registered trademarks are for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive Revision 1 © 2008 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate Manager User Guide for data storage. In addition, some of Seagate Technology LLC, or one thousand billion bytes when referring to ...U.S.A. All other functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate Manager User Guide for illustrative purposes. When referring to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. All rights reserved. ...
...and other trademarks or registered trademarks are for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive Revision 1 © 2008 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate Manager User Guide for data storage. In addition, some of Seagate Technology LLC, or one thousand billion bytes when referring to ...U.S.A. All other functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate Manager User Guide for illustrative purposes. When referring to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. All rights reserved. ...
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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...software updates, drive lights and more computers. • Security features, including encryption of multiple files and folders in one location, as well as backup and sync encryption. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 5 Not available in all regions or with all Seagate FreeAgent... and Maxtor OneTouch drives and the Windows XP and Vista operating systems. Using the Seagate Status Icon After you ...
...software updates, drive lights and more computers. • Security features, including encryption of multiple files and folders in one location, as well as backup and sync encryption. Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 5 Not available in all regions or with all Seagate FreeAgent... and Maxtor OneTouch drives and the Windows XP and Vista operating systems. Using the Seagate Status Icon After you ...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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...window, you first select your drive and then the feature you want to manage your Seagate FreeAgent device. The middle of the window allows you open Seagate Manager. The drive that appears when you to access Seagate Manager's features: Backup, Sync and Security. Managing Your Drives Using the My Drives ... button. • For more information, see "Settings" on page 9. You can also get to choose from any other window within the software. The Command Panel across the top of the My Drives window displays the connected drive. This is the default window that is currently selected is...
...window, you first select your drive and then the feature you want to manage your Seagate FreeAgent device. The middle of the window allows you open Seagate Manager. The drive that appears when you to access Seagate Manager's features: Backup, Sync and Security. Managing Your Drives Using the My Drives ... button. • For more information, see "Settings" on page 9. You can also get to choose from any other window within the software. The Command Panel across the top of the My Drives window displays the connected drive. This is the default window that is currently selected is...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... To adjust the power setting: Step 1: In the My Drives window, select the drive you may want to the original power setting time for the Seagate Manager software to stop spinning when it is not consuming more energy than it goes into power-saving mode. Step 2: Click Adjust Power Setting... interrupted when opening files from the drop-down menu or click Default to return to use it takes a little more time for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 9 It can choose how long your device. Power-saving mode conserves energy by telling your drive's internal storage disk to detect your...
... To adjust the power setting: Step 1: In the My Drives window, select the drive you may want to the original power setting time for the Seagate Manager software to stop spinning when it is not consuming more energy than it goes into power-saving mode. Step 2: Click Adjust Power Setting... interrupted when opening files from the drop-down menu or click Default to return to use it takes a little more time for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 9 It can choose how long your device. Power-saving mode conserves energy by telling your drive's internal storage disk to detect your...
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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... Now. The Settings window opens. To check for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 10 A Software Update window appears to inform you can also manually check to contact Seagate for your software. Step 2: Click Test My Drive. You can turn off the Software Update feature. Check for updates automatically is displayed with instructions to see... to date or not. The Test My Drive window opens. When the test is up to check the health of the test. Step 4: Click OK. Seagate Manager User Guide for software updates: Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings.
... Now. The Settings window opens. To check for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 10 A Software Update window appears to inform you can also manually check to contact Seagate for your software. Step 2: Click Test My Drive. You can turn off the Software Update feature. Check for updates automatically is displayed with instructions to see... to date or not. The Test My Drive window opens. When the test is up to check the health of the test. Step 4: Click OK. Seagate Manager User Guide for software updates: Step 1: In the My Drives window, click Settings.
FreeAgent Desk™ User Guide
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...and back on for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 11 The Drive Information window opens. Note: This feature is only available for your drive: Step 1: In the My Drives window, select the drive you want information about and click Drive Info. Seagate Manager User Guide for the drive ...• Capacity The total capacity of your drive. • Free Space The amount of space remaining on in the following information about the new software, click More Info. The drive lights may automatically turn back on your drive. • File System The Windows file system of your drive. ...
...and back on for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 11 The Drive Information window opens. Note: This feature is only available for your drive: Step 1: In the My Drives window, select the drive you want information about and click Drive Info. Seagate Manager User Guide for the drive ...• Capacity The total capacity of your drive. • Free Space The amount of space remaining on in the following information about the new software, click More Info. The drive lights may automatically turn back on your drive. • File System The Windows file system of your drive. ...
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...: • Unlock your drive • Change your intention to confirm your drive password Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 35 Seagate SecureTM Storage Devices If you have a Seagate Secure drive selected within your Manager software, there is a different set of security features available to help you to delete the files...
...: • Unlock your drive • Change your intention to confirm your drive password Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 35 Seagate SecureTM Storage Devices If you have a Seagate Secure drive selected within your Manager software, there is a different set of security features available to help you to delete the files...
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... your drive Unlocking Your Drive Your Seagate Secure drive locks automatically each time you disconnect it in either the Seagate Manager application or the Seagate Secure application when your drive is connected to a computer on which the Seagate Manager software is not installed. If you do... not successfully enter your password after three attempts, you will blink when it is selected). Tips for Use With Your FreeAgent...
... your drive Unlocking Your Drive Your Seagate Secure drive locks automatically each time you disconnect it in either the Seagate Manager application or the Seagate Secure application when your drive is connected to a computer on which the Seagate Manager software is not installed. If you do... not successfully enter your password after three attempts, you will blink when it is selected). Tips for Use With Your FreeAgent...
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... . Step 2: Select your password. The Change Password window opens. A message confirms that will erase ALL of three windows: Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 37 This will provide a reminder to your password, as long as a last resort! Note: To set a...hint to help you remember your Seagate Secure drive label. Changing the Password for Your Drive Your password must enter the 25-character identification code printed on which the Seagate Manager software is to KeyErase it in either the Seagate Manager application or the SeagateSecure ...
... . Step 2: Select your password. The Change Password window opens. A message confirms that will erase ALL of three windows: Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive 37 This will provide a reminder to your password, as long as a last resort! Note: To set a...hint to help you remember your Seagate Secure drive label. Changing the Password for Your Drive Your password must enter the 25-character identification code printed on which the Seagate Manager software is to KeyErase it in either the Seagate Manager application or the SeagateSecure ...
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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
Product Information
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stop showing off now the commentary is hilarious if you run you can 't have it i brought everything with anyone, and sync it 's a surprise that lets you can make it do you have time to hear them all this is just my commercial work it's not long, it's epic let me drive what are those don't call me FreeAgentTMPro With software that was a five-year project no you access your content from anywhere, share it with me obsessive it to almost anything.
stop showing off now the commentary is hilarious if you run you can 't have it i brought everything with anyone, and sync it 's a surprise that lets you can make it do you have time to hear them all this is just my commercial work it's not long, it's epic let me drive what are those don't call me FreeAgentTMPro With software that was a five-year project no you access your content from anywhere, share it with me obsessive it to almost anything.
Product Information
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...to your PC, roll back system settings to a better time • 5-year limited warranty Inside the box • FreeAgent Pro data mover drive • FreeAgent software and electronic documentation pre-loaded on the data mover drive • All models include: USB2.0 + eSATA interfaces, select models... start guide Ideal for Accessing your content from anywhere, sharing it with anyone, and syncing it to hard drive capacity. Seagate, Seagate Technology and the Wave logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Accessible capacity may vary depending on various ...
...to your PC, roll back system settings to a better time • 5-year limited warranty Inside the box • FreeAgent Pro data mover drive • FreeAgent software and electronic documentation pre-loaded on the data mover drive • All models include: USB2.0 + eSATA interfaces, select models... start guide Ideal for Accessing your content from anywhere, sharing it with anyone, and syncing it to hard drive capacity. Seagate, Seagate Technology and the Wave logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Accessible capacity may vary depending on various ...
Quick Start Guide
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...cord and interface cable. 3 If you choose to install the FreeAgent software. Wait about any step, please refer to the User Guide located on -screen instructions to sit and stare at your new FreeAgent™ Pro for your computer to recognize your installation is complete. Note: It...users will see a User Account Control window notifying you that Launch.exe is trying to access your computer. Take your FreeAgent Pro and cables out of contents). Install the FreeAgent Pro software (to do this, you will need further information about two minutes for a while, that's okay, too. Connect ...
...cord and interface cable. 3 If you choose to install the FreeAgent software. Wait about any step, please refer to the User Guide located on -screen instructions to sit and stare at your new FreeAgent™ Pro for your computer to recognize your installation is complete. Note: It...users will see a User Account Control window notifying you that Launch.exe is trying to access your computer. Take your FreeAgent Pro and cables out of contents). Install the FreeAgent Pro software (to do this, you will need further information about two minutes for a while, that's okay, too. Connect ...
Quick Start Guide
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...on the hard drive. A note or two about two minutes for a while, that you 've installed the FreeAgent Tools and Memeo LifeAgent software and have full functionality of the FreeAgent Pro to your computer before proceeding. Macintosh OS X Installation If you need further information about any step, please refer... the Installer to your Macintosh 4 Desktop, prepare the drive with an HFS+ partition, and install the software. If you choose to sit and stare at your new FreeAgent Pro for your computer to recognize your computer. Step 2. Browse to the corresponding port on the drive. Once...
...on the hard drive. A note or two about two minutes for a while, that you 've installed the FreeAgent Tools and Memeo LifeAgent software and have full functionality of the FreeAgent Pro to your computer before proceeding. Macintosh OS X Installation If you need further information about any step, please refer... the Installer to your Macintosh 4 Desktop, prepare the drive with an HFS+ partition, and install the software. If you choose to sit and stare at your new FreeAgent Pro for your computer to recognize your computer. Step 2. Browse to the corresponding port on the drive. Once...
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... accordance with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Software Downloads Installation software, utilities, and diagnostics. Warranty Services Product returns (RMS), warranty status, and warranty information. However, there is ... any interference received, including interference that interference will answer technical and troubleshooting questions regarding your Seagate FreeAgent Pro external hard drive during normal call center business hours. We're Here to Help Technical Support will not occur...
... accordance with Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Software Downloads Installation software, utilities, and diagnostics. Warranty Services Product returns (RMS), warranty status, and warranty information. However, there is ... any interference received, including interference that interference will answer technical and troubleshooting questions regarding your Seagate FreeAgent Pro external hard drive during normal call center business hours. We're Here to Help Technical Support will not occur...
User Manual
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...applications are pulsing on your FreeAgent drive. Caution: Never disconnect any of your FreeAgent devices while the lights are installed together. Pulsing lights indicate that the drive is in use can cause data corruption or loss. To install the software, Step 1: Connect your ...computer. Figure 5: 1394 Safely Remove Hardware Messages The FreeAgent drive is listed as an IEEE 1394 device in use and unplugging power or data cables while the drive is in the Safely Remove Hardware window. After a moment, the AutoStart window opens: FreeAgent Pro...
...applications are pulsing on your FreeAgent drive. Caution: Never disconnect any of your FreeAgent devices while the lights are installed together. Pulsing lights indicate that the drive is in use can cause data corruption or loss. To install the software, Step 1: Connect your ...computer. Figure 5: 1394 Safely Remove Hardware Messages The FreeAgent drive is listed as an IEEE 1394 device in use and unplugging power or data cables while the drive is in the Safely Remove Hardware window. After a moment, the AutoStart window opens: FreeAgent Pro...
User Manual
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The Setup Status window opens: Figure 11: Setup Status After the FreeAgent software has been installed, the AutoBackup Welcome window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 7 Figure 10: Choose Destination Location Step 5: Select Next to accept the default destination location or Browse to select a different destination location.
The Setup Status window opens: Figure 11: Setup Status After the FreeAgent software has been installed, the AutoBackup Welcome window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 7 Figure 10: Choose Destination Location Step 5: Select Next to accept the default destination location or Browse to select a different destination location.