Maxtor II manual Manage Digital Photos, Music, Video, Shared Folder Backup

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MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE

Manage Digital Photos, Music, Video

Media server technology enables digital photo, music, and video playback to networked home entertainment systems. By default, the Media Server is disabled.

To Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos

1.Click Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos.

2.Click Enable Media Server.

3.Click Next.

4.Select the shared folders that will be searched for music, videos and/or pictures and click Next.

Note: You can only check one (1) iTunes folder at any given time.

5.Click Done to return to the Shared Folders Management page.

To Refresh Media Server

This option is only available if Media Server is enabled. By default, the Media Server automatically searches for new media files every two (2) hours. To perform an immediate update to the Media Server database, you must refresh it.

1.Click Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos.

2.Click Refresh. The Media Server will refresh automatically in the background.

3.Click Done to return to the Shared Folders Management page.

To Clean Up Media Server

This option is only available if Media Server is disabled. This feature allows you to prevent potential database corruption when the Shared Storage Drive’s Media Serving feature is disabled.

1.Click Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos.

2.Click Clean Up. The Media Server’s database will be cleaned in the background.

3.Click Done to return back to the Shared Folders Management Page.

To Disable Media Server

1.Click Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos.

2.Click Disable Media Server.

3.Click Next.

4.Click Done to return to the Shared Folders Management page.

Shared Folder Backup

To use this feature, an external USB drive must be connected to the Shared Storage Drive. After connecting, the External Storage unit will require a re-format from the Shared Stor- age’s browser interface.

For connection information, refer to the Shared Storage II User manual regarding the use of external USB drives.

Formatting the External USB drive

This procedure must be followed in order to use the Shared Folder Backup features of the Shared Storage Drive.

1.Connect the external USB drive to your Shared Storage Drive.

2.From the Web User Interface (Web UI), select Shared Folder Backup.

3.A page displays notifying you that, “Your backup drive is not formatted properly. Do you wish to format it now?” Select Yes to continue.

4.A page will display prompting you to select a USB drive to format. Select the drive from the drop-down menu and choose Next.

5.A warning will display, notifying you that formatting will erase all data currently on the USB drive. Choose Yes.

6.A page appears showing format status of the USB drive. When finished, a page appears notifying you that the drive is formatted and ready for use. Choose Done and return to the Shared Folder Backup page.

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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 ComponentsHandling Precautions System RequirementsMaxtor Product Support Connecting the Ethernet Cable Connecting the PowerConnect the Drive 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 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 AccountConnect to a User Account SettingsWhat’s New? Drag and SortFolder Tags Advanced WebBackup File Management BackupClean Up Deleted Files Automatic Backups On/OffDelete Historical Versions Restore Historical Versions of Individual Backed-up Files RestoreRestore Most Recent Files and Folders Media ServerOneTouch 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 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 TypesBackup Settings Adding Drag and Sort FoldersAdding Drag and Sort File Types 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 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 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 PrivilegesShared Folder Backup Manage Digital Photos, Music, VideoClick Manage Digital Photos, Music and Videos 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 Using External USB Drives with Your Shared Storage Using USB Printers with Your Shared StorageAccessing the external USB Drive 20344100
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