Maxtor II Using Shared Folders to Connect to User Accounts, Creating a Private/None User Account

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION

Creating a Private/Business User Account

1.From the main EasyManage screen, click the Create a User Account button.

2.Select the Private User Account type.

3.Select the Business Folder type.

4.Type a Name for your shared folder.

5.Type and re-type a Password.

6.Click Create. At this point, the account is created (this may take a few minutes to complete).

7.When created, the word “Success” will appear near the help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will appear on the desktop.

8.Double-click the shortcut to view its contents.

Creating a Private/None User Account

1.From the main EasyManage screen, click the Create a User Account button.

2.Select the Private User Account type.

3.Select the None Folder type.

4.Type a Name for your shared folder.

5.Type and re-type a Password.

6.Click Create. At this point, the account is created (this may take a few minutes to complete).

7.When created, the word “Success” will appear near the help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will appear on the desktop.

8.Double-click the shortcut to view its contents.

Using Shared Folders to Connect to User Accounts

There are two (2) methods for connecting to User Accounts. This section provides you with the steps for connecting a Public or Private User:

Method 1 – Connect a Public User Account

1.From the main EasyManage screen, click the Connect to a User Account button.

The Connect to User Account window is displayed.

2.Select the Public User Account that you wish to connect.

3.Click Connect. At this point the EasyManage software connects to the user account.

4.When connected the word “Success” will appear near the help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will appear on the desktop.

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S Guide ContentsSimple Installation and Setup Shared Storage II FeaturesAbout this Guide ComponentsMaxtor Product Support Handling PrecautionsSystem Requirements Connect the Drive Connecting the Ethernet CableConnecting the Power Shared Storage Drive Power/Status LED Definitions Power up the DriveFront Panel LEDs Back Panel LEDsSet up the Drive Backup Status Indicators Definitions Using EasyManageSimpleView HomeAccount Types Create User AccountHome and Business Folders Business FoldersTo Create a Public Business User Account Naming ConventionsTo Create a Public Home User Account To Create a Private Business User Account To Create a Private Home User AccountConnect to a User Account SettingsWhat’s New? Drag and SortFolder Tags Advanced WebBackup File Management BackupDelete Historical Versions Clean Up Deleted FilesAutomatic Backups On/Off Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files RestoreRestore Most Recent Files and Folders Media ServerOneTouch Status Icons Exit Using Media ServerTo Enable Media Server Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II Drive Resetting Your Shared Storage II DriveStoring Audio 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 Public/Business User Account Creating a Public/Home User AccountCreating a Public/None User Account Creating a Private/Home User AccountCreating a Private/Business User Account Using Shared Folders to Connect to User AccountsCreating a Private/None User Account Method 1 Connect a Public User AccountDrag and Sort Enable Drag and SortMethod 2 Connect a Private User Account Folders and their Sorted File TypesAdding Drag and Sort File Types Backup SettingsAdding Drag and Sort Folders Advanced Settings Editing Backup SettingsTo Access this Feature Shared Storage AdministrationRestore Backup Status Indicators SimpleView Storage and Backup StatusBackup Log File Following displaysStoring Audio Security Lock Considerations for Home Media Networks Through your browser application Accessing the Web UITo Open or Start the Web UI Following page is displayed Run Set-up WizardClick Create a New User Account Accounts ManagementClick Modify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesTo Change the Password on a User Account Delete User AccountsTo Create a New Defined Access Shared Folder Using the Shared Folders ManagementShared Folders Management Create a New Shared FolderClick Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared Folders Click Modify Shared Folder Access PrivilegesClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Shared Folder BackupManage Digital Photos, Music, Video Delete Backup Set Create Backup SetFrom the Advanced Settings You Can Choose RestoreUsing the Advanced Settings Pages Back UpClick Network Settings Network SettingsSelect Network Settings Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default GatewayClick Power Management System MaintenanceClick Diagnostics Scan and Repair Click System UpdateClick Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices Configure Your USB DevicesClick Format USB Drive Click Printer Support ManagementSystem Status Accessing the external USB Drive Using External USB Drives with Your Shared StorageUsing USB Printers with Your Shared Storage 20344100