Synchronizing Folders - Seagate FreeAgent Desk 1.5TB User Manual

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Synchronizing Folders

With Sync, you can easily keep important files up to date in multiple locations. You select one

or more folders on your computer to synchronize. Whenever any files change or are added

inside your folder(s), they are automatically copied to your FreeAgent drive.

You can even synchronize folders between different computers, which is a convenient way to

move files between a computer at work and a computer at home.

Files cannot be synchronized between computers running XP and those running Vista.

Note:

You have these Sync options:

Simple Sync:

Sync XP My Documents folder or Vista Personal

Folder

Sync all file types

Sync automatically

Always overwrite older file versions

Make sure all computers participating in the Sync are set to precisely the same time to

Note:

ensure that Sync works properly.

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Figure 6: Sync

Custom Sync:

Select one or more folders to sync

Select file types to include or exclude

Select automatic or manual sync

Set Sync and Copy & Replace Rules

Encrypt synchronized files

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