Installation Guide (Mac)
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... connected to the original folder on your desktop to be sure your account creation. You can access files via Mirra.com Step 1: Check the Web Access screen in the Mirra application on your Personal Server is red, you a confirmation message with a link to the Mirra web site to the Internet via a free Web Account at Mirra.com. Accessing Files via the web as long as your computer. even if your email address. Files uploaded to the Account...
... connected to the original folder on your desktop to be sure your account creation. You can access files via Mirra.com Step 1: Check the Web Access screen in the Mirra application on your Personal Server is red, you a confirmation message with a link to the Mirra web site to the Internet via a free Web Account at Mirra.com. Accessing Files via the web as long as your computer. even if your email address. Files uploaded to the Account...
Product Information
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... Duo or Core Solo processor running OS X 10.4.6 (or higher) • 256MB RAM and 50MB free hard disk space Contents • Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server • Mirra Sync and Share software for Macintosh and Windows • Getting Started Guide for Mac and Windows • Mirra Manual for Mac and Windows (on your data. All rights reserved. Seagate will assist you in minutes-no special technical knowledge is a trademark of your computer hard drives fails...
... Duo or Core Solo processor running OS X 10.4.6 (or higher) • 256MB RAM and 50MB free hard disk space Contents • Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server • Mirra Sync and Share software for Macintosh and Windows • Getting Started Guide for Mac and Windows • Mirra Manual for Mac and Windows (on your data. All rights reserved. Seagate will assist you in minutes-no special technical knowledge is a trademark of your computer hard drives fails...
User Guide (Mac)
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... 46 Working with Problem Files 47 Opening the Problem Files Window 47 Fixing Problem Files 50 Mirra Status Tasks 51 Configuring a Mirra Name or Advanced Network Settings 51 Setting/Changing an Access Password 52 Dismissing an Alert 52 Dismissing All Alerts 52 Viewing Alert Details 53 Showing Problem Files 53 Chapter 5: Backing Up & Restoring Folders 54 Folder-naming Issues 55 Using the Backup & Restore Screen 56 Displaying the Backup & Restore Tasks Menu 58 Selecting Folders for Backup 59 Recommended Backups 59 New Backups 62 From the Backup & Restore...
... 46 Working with Problem Files 47 Opening the Problem Files Window 47 Fixing Problem Files 50 Mirra Status Tasks 51 Configuring a Mirra Name or Advanced Network Settings 51 Setting/Changing an Access Password 52 Dismissing an Alert 52 Dismissing All Alerts 52 Viewing Alert Details 53 Showing Problem Files 53 Chapter 5: Backing Up & Restoring Folders 54 Folder-naming Issues 55 Using the Backup & Restore Screen 56 Displaying the Backup & Restore Tasks Menu 58 Selecting Folders for Backup 59 Recommended Backups 59 New Backups 62 From the Backup & Restore...
User Guide (Mac)
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... Email Addresses 103 Setting Folder Permissions 104 Sending a Message to Recipients 104 Completing the Share 104 Sharing via the Local Network 106 Opening the Share via the Local Network Window 106 From the Sharing Screen 107 From the Backup & Restore Screen 108 From the Finder 110 Using the Share via the Local Network Window 112 Selecting a Folder to Share 112 Selecting Recipients on the Local Network 113 Setting Folder Permissions 114 Completing the Share 114 Synchronizing Folders...
... Email Addresses 103 Setting Folder Permissions 104 Sending a Message to Recipients 104 Completing the Share 104 Sharing via the Local Network 106 Opening the Share via the Local Network Window 106 From the Sharing Screen 107 From the Backup & Restore Screen 108 From the Finder 110 Using the Share via the Local Network Window 112 Selecting a Folder to Share 112 Selecting Recipients on the Local Network 113 Setting Folder Permissions 114 Completing the Share 114 Synchronizing Folders...
User Guide (Mac)
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... Mirra Web Account 132 Enabling Folders for Web Access 135 Web Access Tasks 137 Troubleshooting a Web Access Connection 137 Enabling a Folder for Web Access 137 Disabling a Folder for Web Access 137 Enabling All Folders for Web Access 137 Disabling All Folders for Web Access 137 Auto-enabling Web Access for New Backups 138 Disabling Web Access for New Backups 138 Notes on Accessing Files on the Web 138 Chapter 8: Reading the Activity Log 139 Displaying the Activity Log Tasks Menu 140 Chapter 9: Managing Your Mirra 142 Checking the Backup Status of all Computers 142 Mirra Manual...
... Mirra Web Account 132 Enabling Folders for Web Access 135 Web Access Tasks 137 Troubleshooting a Web Access Connection 137 Enabling a Folder for Web Access 137 Disabling a Folder for Web Access 137 Enabling All Folders for Web Access 137 Disabling All Folders for Web Access 137 Auto-enabling Web Access for New Backups 138 Disabling Web Access for New Backups 138 Notes on Accessing Files on the Web 138 Chapter 8: Reading the Activity Log 139 Displaying the Activity Log Tasks Menu 140 Chapter 9: Managing Your Mirra 142 Checking the Backup Status of all Computers 142 Mirra Manual...
User Guide (Mac)
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... free disk space • Ethernet network support and CD-ROM drive • Broadband always-on Internet connection (such as DSL or cable) Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 1 Your shipping container should include the following components: Your shipping container should include the following components: • Seagate Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server • AC power cable • Ethernet cable • Mirra software CD (contains this electronic Mirra Manual) • Mirra license key sticker (affixed to connect your Mirra™ Personal Server and install, set...
... free disk space • Ethernet network support and CD-ROM drive • Broadband always-on Internet connection (such as DSL or cable) Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 1 Your shipping container should include the following components: Your shipping container should include the following components: • Seagate Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server • AC power cable • Ethernet cable • Mirra software CD (contains this electronic Mirra Manual) • Mirra license key sticker (affixed to connect your Mirra™ Personal Server and install, set...
User Guide (Mac)
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...'s password) to install the Mirra software on each Macintosh computer in your Personal Server. Note: You must install the Mirra software on your computer. However, Administrator privileges are not required to your computer's CD-ROM drive and launch the installer: Figure 3~1 Introduction Step 2: Click Continue. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 8 To install the Mirra software, Step 1: Insert the Mirra CD in your network that you want to connect to...
...'s password) to install the Mirra software on each Macintosh computer in your Personal Server. Note: You must install the Mirra software on your computer. However, Administrator privileges are not required to your computer's CD-ROM drive and launch the installer: Figure 3~1 Introduction Step 2: Click Continue. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 8 To install the Mirra software, Step 1: Insert the Mirra CD in your network that you want to connect to...
User Guide (Mac)
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... a Personal Server, each person must create an individual Mirra Web Account in your Mirra to a different network, be sure to update the static IP address to do so. Mirra Manual for your changes and close the Advanced Network Settings window. Step 3: Enter the desired IP and DNS Server information. Use the Advanced Network Configuration option to enter this address information.\ If you may need to manually set an Internet address for computers in order to share your Internet connection using automatic address assignment (DHCP...
... a Personal Server, each person must create an individual Mirra Web Account in your Mirra to a different network, be sure to update the static IP address to do so. Mirra Manual for your changes and close the Advanced Network Settings window. Step 3: Enter the desired IP and DNS Server information. Use the Advanced Network Configuration option to enter this address information.\ If you may need to manually set an Internet address for computers in order to share your Internet connection using automatic address assignment (DHCP...
User Guide (Mac)
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... to be disabled. Disabling a Folder for Web Access To disable a folder currently enabled for web access, Step 1: On the Web Access screen, select the folder to be enabled. Web Access Tasks Troubleshooting a Web Access Connection To open online Help when troubleshooting connection problems, • On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Troubleshoot Web Access Connection. Step 2: On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Disable folder. Step 2: On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Enable folder. Disabled appears in the Web Access column next to the selected folder. Enabled appears in...
... to be disabled. Disabling a Folder for Web Access To disable a folder currently enabled for web access, Step 1: On the Web Access screen, select the folder to be enabled. Web Access Tasks Troubleshooting a Web Access Connection To open online Help when troubleshooting connection problems, • On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Troubleshoot Web Access Connection. Step 2: On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Disable folder. Step 2: On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Enable folder. Disabled appears in the Web Access column next to the selected folder. Enabled appears in...
User Guide (Mac)
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... the Backup & Restore Screen 96 From the Finder 98 From the Sharing Screen 94 Opening the Problem Files Window 47 Organizing your Mirra 29 Adjusting Network Settings 36 Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing 37 Backing Up to Multiple Mirras 42 Changing Your Email Address 32 Setting Mirra Preferences 31 Setting Up Multiple Computers with One Mirra 41 Setting Up Multiple Users on One Computer 37 Using Mirra Icons and Aliases 29 Using Mirra with MacOSX Fast User Switching 41 P Problem Files...
... the Backup & Restore Screen 96 From the Finder 98 From the Sharing Screen 94 Opening the Problem Files Window 47 Organizing your Mirra 29 Adjusting Network Settings 36 Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing 37 Backing Up to Multiple Mirras 42 Changing Your Email Address 32 Setting Mirra Preferences 31 Setting Up Multiple Computers with One Mirra 41 Setting Up Multiple Users on One Computer 37 Using Mirra Icons and Aliases 29 Using Mirra with MacOSX Fast User Switching 41 P Problem Files...
User Guide (Windows)
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... or Windows Explorer 101 Selecting a Folder to Share 103 Selecting Share Recipients 104 By Email Address 104 On the Local Network 105 Setting Folder Permissions 105 Notifying Share Recipients 106 Shares via the Web 106 Shares via the Local Network 106 Completing the Share 107 Synchronizing Folders 107 Synchronizing Versions 108 Working with Synchronized Folders 108 Stopping Synchronization 110 Managing Shared Folders 111 Sharing Tasks 111 Sharing a Folder 111 Opening a Shared Folder 111 iii Table of Contents Mirra Manual for Windows
... or Windows Explorer 101 Selecting a Folder to Share 103 Selecting Share Recipients 104 By Email Address 104 On the Local Network 105 Setting Folder Permissions 105 Notifying Share Recipients 106 Shares via the Web 106 Shares via the Local Network 106 Completing the Share 107 Synchronizing Folders 107 Synchronizing Versions 108 Working with Synchronized Folders 108 Stopping Synchronization 110 Managing Shared Folders 111 Sharing Tasks 111 Sharing a Folder 111 Opening a Shared Folder 111 iii Table of Contents Mirra Manual for Windows
User Guide (Windows)
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... model) • AC power cable • Ethernet cable • Mirra software CD (contains this electronic Mirra Manual) • Mirra license key sticker (affixed to connect your Mirra™ Sync and Share Personal Server and install, set up, and use the Mirra PC software. Chapter 1: Introduction This manual provides information about how to the Mirra software CD sleeve) • Mirra Setup Guide (printed on the pocket folder insert in the shipping container) • Mirra Getting Started Guide System Requirements The Mirra software can be installed...
... model) • AC power cable • Ethernet cable • Mirra software CD (contains this electronic Mirra Manual) • Mirra license key sticker (affixed to connect your Mirra™ Sync and Share Personal Server and install, set up, and use the Mirra PC software. Chapter 1: Introduction This manual provides information about how to the Mirra software CD sleeve) • Mirra Setup Guide (printed on the pocket folder insert in the shipping container) • Mirra Getting Started Guide System Requirements The Mirra software can be installed...
User Guide (Windows)
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However, many people like to use a larger desktop icon to open the Mirra software. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 16 The Setup Status window keeps you informed of the progress of the installation: Figure 3~9 Setup Status During the installation, you're asked if you want a Mirra shortcut on your desktop: Figure 3~10 Create Desktop Shortcut Once your Mirra installation is complete, a Mirra icon automatically appears in your System Tray.
However, many people like to use a larger desktop icon to open the Mirra software. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 16 The Setup Status window keeps you informed of the progress of the installation: Figure 3~9 Setup Status During the installation, you're asked if you want a Mirra shortcut on your desktop: Figure 3~10 Create Desktop Shortcut Once your Mirra installation is complete, a Mirra icon automatically appears in your System Tray.
User Guide (Windows)
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... individual's folders. For additional information about the type of addressing required for Mirra. Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing Most modern routers and broadband modems are able to manually set an Internet address for your Mirra to a different network, be different than one person logs on to your computer (your changes and close the Quick Setup window. Contact your broadband Internet provider for more than the one used to enable web access and file sharing for...
... individual's folders. For additional information about the type of addressing required for Mirra. Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing Most modern routers and broadband modems are able to manually set an Internet address for your Mirra to a different network, be different than one person logs on to your computer (your changes and close the Quick Setup window. Contact your broadband Internet provider for more than the one used to enable web access and file sharing for...
User Guide (Windows)
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...-click the folder on the Backup & Restore screen. 2. An alert in your Mirra, even if the Mirra application is not as time consuming because only a few files change at which your data transfers varies depending on a variety of factors: • Your OS configuration • The speed of your hard disk • The type of Ethernet switch/hub you use a laptop and disconnect it opens now and displays...
...-click the folder on the Backup & Restore screen. 2. An alert in your Mirra, even if the Mirra application is not as time consuming because only a few files change at which your data transfers varies depending on a variety of factors: • Your OS configuration • The speed of your hard disk • The type of Ethernet switch/hub you use a laptop and disconnect it opens now and displays...
User Guide (Windows)
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... the desired file. See Using the Share a Folder Window for Windows Release 2.2 85 Step 3: On the File/Folder Tasks menu, click Open in Excel). a Word document opens in its original application (i.e. You see the eight most recent versions of this file. Sharing a Folder To share a backed up folder and saves the eight most recent versions of each file. Mirra Manual for further instructions. Viewing Previous Versions of a file, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen...
... the desired file. See Using the Share a Folder Window for Windows Release 2.2 85 Step 3: On the File/Folder Tasks menu, click Open in Excel). a Word document opens in its original application (i.e. You see the eight most recent versions of this file. Sharing a Folder To share a backed up folder and saves the eight most recent versions of each file. Mirra Manual for further instructions. Viewing Previous Versions of a file, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen...
User Guide (Windows)
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... web, sharing is easier if you use a Mirra Address Book. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 91 Once you share a folder, any computer connected to that folder are sharing a folder with them that you add to your Personal Server. To create an Address Book, Step 1: Click the Address Book tab. Figure 6~1 Sharing Screen You can share backed up folders in two ways: 1. Locally with any new files you are automatically shared as well. Via the web through a free, password-protected account...
... web, sharing is easier if you use a Mirra Address Book. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 91 Once you share a folder, any computer connected to that folder are sharing a folder with them that you add to your Personal Server. To create an Address Book, Step 1: Click the Address Book tab. Figure 6~1 Sharing Screen You can share backed up folders in two ways: 1. Locally with any new files you are automatically shared as well. Via the web through a free, password-protected account...
User Guide (Windows)
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... Delete. Sharing a Folder with . Step 4: Click OK. The Share a Folder window opens. Mirra Manual for this person opens: Figure 6~6 Edit Address Step 3: Make your changes. The name and address disappear from the Address Book screen. Step 2: On the Address Book Tasks menu, click Share with an Address Step 1: On the Address Book screen, select the address(es) to be edited. The Address Entry window for Windows Release 2.2 94 Editing an Address Step 1: On the Address...
... Delete. Sharing a Folder with . Step 4: Click OK. The Share a Folder window opens. Mirra Manual for this person opens: Figure 6~6 Edit Address Step 3: Make your changes. The name and address disappear from the Address Book screen. Step 2: On the Address Book Tasks menu, click Share with an Address Step 1: On the Address Book screen, select the address(es) to be edited. The Address Entry window for Windows Release 2.2 94 Editing an Address Step 1: On the Address...
User Guide (Windows)
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... Setting/Changing an Access Password 57 Mirra Web Site "Create Account" Page 35 MirraGuard Data Guarantee 131 Multiple Computers with One Mirra 53 Multiple Users on One Computer 46 N Naming Your Personal Server 26 Naming your Personal Server 43 Configure 43 Quick Setup 44 Network Requirements 2 Notes on Backing Up and Restoring Files and Folders 88 Notes on Sharing Folders 116 O Opening a File in Windows 85 Opening a Folder in Windows 84 Opening Backups from your Desktop or Windows Explorer 67 Opening the Share a Folder Window From the Address...
... Setting/Changing an Access Password 57 Mirra Web Site "Create Account" Page 35 MirraGuard Data Guarantee 131 Multiple Computers with One Mirra 53 Multiple Users on One Computer 46 N Naming Your Personal Server 26 Naming your Personal Server 43 Configure 43 Quick Setup 44 Network Requirements 2 Notes on Backing Up and Restoring Files and Folders 88 Notes on Sharing Folders 116 O Opening a File in Windows 85 Opening a Folder in Windows 84 Opening Backups from your Desktop or Windows Explorer 67 Opening the Share a Folder Window From the Address...
User Guide (Windows)
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...Mirra Manual for Web Sharing Address Book Tasks 93 Setting Up Multiple Computers with One Mirra 53 Setting Up Multiple Users on One Computer 46 Setting Up the Mirra PC Software 23 Creating a New Web Account 33 Mirra Setup Wizard 25 Setting Up Web Access 117 Setting Up your Mirra Configuring your Firewall 20 Installing the Mirra PC Software 7 Setting Up your Personal Server 7 Setting/Changing an Access Password 57 Setup Wizard 25 Share a Folder Window 95 Notifying Share Recipients 106 Via the Local Network 106 Opening the Share a Folder Window 95 Selecting a Folder to Share 103 Selecting Share...
...Mirra Manual for Web Sharing Address Book Tasks 93 Setting Up Multiple Computers with One Mirra 53 Setting Up Multiple Users on One Computer 46 Setting Up the Mirra PC Software 23 Creating a New Web Account 33 Mirra Setup Wizard 25 Setting Up Web Access 117 Setting Up your Mirra Configuring your Firewall 20 Installing the Mirra PC Software 7 Setting Up your Personal Server 7 Setting/Changing an Access Password 57 Setup Wizard 25 Share a Folder Window 95 Notifying Share Recipients 106 Via the Local Network 106 Opening the Share a Folder Window 95 Selecting a Folder to Share 103 Selecting Share...