Maxtor II manual Create and Use Shared Folders, Creating Shared Folders

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION

Using the Shared Storage II

Using EasyManage

Once installed, you can use your new Maxtor Shared Storage

IIin the same way you use the other drives on your computer. Some of the basic ways you can use your new drive are:

Select Your Drive

Make sure your Shared Storage Drive is connected to your network and turned on. Its name and IP address will appear in the “Select a Maxtor Shared Storage Drive” list.

1.Double-click the Maxtor EasyManage icon located on your Desktop.

2.Click the name of your Shared Storage Drive in the list.

Create and Use Shared Folders

User Account Types

Public – With a public account, all of your files are accessible to anyone who has an account on your Shared Storage Drive.

Private – With a private account, all of your files are pass- word-protected except for those which you place in your “Public” folder to share with others.

Name and Password

Length – Name may be up to 20 characters in length. Pass- word may be up to 32 characters in length.

Characters – Both may contain letters, numbers, and under- scores (_), but no spaces or symbols.

3.Select a user account.

4.Click Select Drive.

5.If it is a private account, enter the password and click OK.

A shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will appear on the desktop of your Macintosh.

Note: If you are already connected to an account and want to connect to another account on your Shared Storage Drive, you do not need to select the drive (step 3, above). If you are set- ting up your Shared Storage Drive for the first time, you will need to create a user account.

Maxtor EasyManage Help

Help can be accessed from:

–The Help Button located on the EasyManage main menu.

–The Help Menu located at the top of the desktop.

When selecting one of these options, the Help Menu is displayed.

Creating Shared Folders

Shared Folder Types

While creating a user account you can select a shared folder type to associate with the user. You can choose between three shared folder types:

Home – With this folder type, a series of sub-folders are cre- ated that help with organizing files/folders commonly used in the Home environment (My Music, My Documents, etc.). A shortcut to the Public folder is provided as well.

Business - With this folder type, a series of sub-folders are created that help with organizing files/folder commonly used in a business environment (My Documents, My Spreadsheets, My Presentations, etc.). A shortcut to the Public folder is pro- vided as well.

None - With this folder type, no sub-folders are created; how- ever, there is a shortcut to the Public folder.

Note: The Public account, for all users, contains a set of folders identical to the Home folders shown above, but using the name “Our.” For example: “Our Music.”

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S Guide ContentsComponents Shared Storage II FeaturesSimple Installation and Setup About this GuideHandling Precautions System RequirementsMaxtor Product Support Connecting the Ethernet Cable Connecting the PowerConnect the Drive Back Panel LEDs Power up the DriveShared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions Front Panel LEDsSet up the Drive Home Using EasyManageBackup Status Indicators Definitions SimpleViewBusiness Folders Create User AccountAccount Types Home and Business FoldersNaming Conventions To Create a Public Home User AccountTo Create a Public Business User Account To Create a Private Business User Account To Create a Private Home User AccountDrag and Sort SettingsConnect to a User Account What’s New?Folder Tags Advanced WebBackup File Management BackupClean Up Deleted Files Automatic Backups On/OffDelete Historical Versions Media Server RestoreRestore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files Restore Most Recent Files and FoldersOneTouch Status Icons Using Media Server To Enable Media ServerExit Resetting Your Shared Storage II Drive Storing AudioShutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive Media Serving Security LockConsiderations for Home Media Networks Maxtor Shared Storage II Macintosh Installation System Requirements Installing the Shared Storage Power up the Drive Setup the Drive Creating Shared Folders Create and Use Shared FoldersCreating a Private/Home User Account Creating a Public/Home User AccountCreating a Public/Business User Account Creating a Public/None User AccountMethod 1 Connect a Public User Account Using Shared Folders to Connect to User AccountsCreating a Private/Business User Account Creating a Private/None User AccountFolders and their Sorted File Types Enable Drag and SortDrag and Sort Method 2 Connect a Private User AccountBackup Settings Adding Drag and Sort FoldersAdding Drag and Sort File Types Advanced Settings Editing Backup SettingsTo Access this Feature Shared Storage AdministrationRestore Following displays SimpleView Storage and Backup StatusBackup Status Indicators Backup Log FileStoring Audio Security Lock Considerations for Home Media Networks Accessing the Web UI To Open or Start the Web UIThrough your browser application Following page is displayed Run Set-up WizardClick Create a New User Account Accounts ManagementDelete User Accounts Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesClick Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges To Change the Password on a User AccountCreate a New Shared Folder Using the Shared Folders ManagementTo Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder Shared Folders ManagementClick Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared Folders Click Modify Shared Folder Access PrivilegesShared Folder Backup Manage Digital Photos, Music, VideoClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Delete Backup Set Create Backup SetBack Up Choose RestoreFrom the Advanced Settings You Can Using the Advanced Settings PagesEnter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Network SettingsClick Network Settings Select Network SettingsClick System Update System MaintenanceClick Power Management Click Diagnostics Scan and RepairClick Printer Support Management Configure Your USB DevicesClick Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices Click Format USB DriveSystem Status Using External USB Drives with Your Shared Storage Using USB Printers with Your Shared StorageAccessing the external USB Drive 20344100
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