Maxtor II manual Editing Backup Settings, Advanced Settings

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION

Editing Backup Settings

Set Day and Time

Choose a time for your backup by clicking the arrow buttons or typing. Then choose day(s) by clicking them.

Enable Scheduled Backups

This turns scheduled backups on or off.

You may also control this setting using the Scheduled Backup button in the main EasyManage screen.

Back Up Now

After you've selected the folders to back up, the day and the time, you can back up your folders immediately by clicking Back Up Now.

Historical Versions

When you back up your files, you have the option to store pre- vious, or “historical,” versions of each file. You can then restore any historical version based on the date when it was backed up.

1.Click the drop menu.

2.Choose the number of historical versions from the menu. By default, 5 historical versions of each file are stored.

Delete History

This deletes all but the most current historical version of each backed-up file, creating extra space on your Shared Storage Drive.

1.Click Delete History. The deletion begins.

2.When finished, the message “Delete history” will display.

Delete Unused

This deletes all backed-up files from your Shared Storage Drive that no longer exist on your Macintosh, creating extra space on your Shared Storage drive.

1.Click Delete Unused. The deletion begins.

2.When finished, the message “Delete Unused has completed” will be displayed.

Advanced Settings

To open, click Tab Advanced. The following options are displayed:

Wake My Macintosh if it is Asleep

Select this option to automatically wake up your Macintosh, so the backup can take place. If you do not select this option, you will need to manually wake up your Macintosh before backup can start. This option is enabled by default.

Start My Macintosh if it is Not Running

Select this option to automatically start your Macintosh, so that backup can take place.

This requires that the “automatically log in…” option is selected for your Mac OS X user account.

If you currently log in manually and would like to switch to automatic login:

1.Go to the Apple Menu and choose System Preferences.

2.Click Accounts.

3.Click the lock at the bottom of the window.

4.Type your password and click OK.

5.Select your user account.

6.Click Login Options.

7.Click Automatically log in as.

8.Choose your user name from the drop-down list.

9.Type your password and click OK.

10.Click Login.

11.The browser then launches to the Maxtor Shared Storage Drive – home page.

Shut Down My Macintosh when Backup is Finished

This option is only available if the Start My Macintosh if it is Not Running is checked. When selected, your Macintosh will shutdown after a scheduled backup has completed.

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Contents Maxtor Shared Storage Contents Maxtor Shared Storage II USER’S GuideShared Storage II Features Simple Installation and SetupAbout this Guide ComponentsMaxtor Product Support Handling PrecautionsSystem Requirements Connect the Drive Connecting the Ethernet CableConnecting the Power Power up the Drive Shared Storage Drive Power/Status LED DefinitionsFront Panel LEDs Back Panel LEDsSet up the Drive Using EasyManage Backup Status Indicators DefinitionsSimpleView HomeCreate User Account Account TypesHome and Business Folders Business FoldersTo Create a Public Business User Account Naming ConventionsTo Create a Public Home User Account To Create a Private Home User Account To Create a Private Business User AccountSettings Connect to a User AccountWhat’s New? Drag and SortAdvanced Web Folder TagsBackup Backup File ManagementDelete Historical Versions Clean Up Deleted FilesAutomatic Backups On/Off Restore Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up FilesRestore 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 Security Lock Media ServingConsiderations for Home Media Networks Maxtor Shared Storage II Macintosh Installation System Requirements Installing the Shared Storage Power up the Drive Setup the Drive Create and Use Shared Folders Creating Shared FoldersCreating a Public/Home User Account Creating a Public/Business User AccountCreating a Public/None User Account Creating a Private/Home User AccountUsing Shared Folders to Connect to User Accounts Creating a Private/Business User AccountCreating a Private/None User Account Method 1 Connect a Public User AccountEnable Drag and Sort 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 Editing Backup Settings Advanced SettingsShared Storage Administration To Access this FeatureRestore SimpleView Storage and Backup Status Backup Status IndicatorsBackup 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 Run Set-up Wizard Following page is displayedAccounts Management Click Create a New User AccountModify Account Settings and Shared Privileges Click Modify Account Settings and Shared PrivilegesTo Change the Password on a User Account Delete User AccountsUsing the Shared Folders Management To Create a New Defined Access Shared FolderShared Folders Management Create a New Shared FolderClick Modify Shared Folder Access Privileges Click Delete, Suspend or Re-Activate Shared FoldersClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos Shared Folder BackupManage Digital Photos, Music, Video Create Backup Set Delete Backup SetChoose Restore From the Advanced Settings You CanUsing the Advanced Settings Pages Back UpNetwork Settings Click Network SettingsSelect Network Settings Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default GatewaySystem Maintenance Click Power ManagementClick Diagnostics Scan and Repair Click System UpdateConfigure Your USB Devices Click Done to return to the 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
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