Page 1 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Document ID Syno_UsersGuide_DS_20120326...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager Install Synology DiskStation ... 7 Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager ... 7 DiskStation Manager Appearance ... 10 Manage DSM with the Main Menu ... 12 Manage Personal Options ...
Page 3 Access Files via File Station ... 69 Chapter 9: Back Up Data Back Up Computer Data ... 76 Back up Data or iSCSI LUN on Synology DiskStation ... 77 Sync Shared Folder Contents between DiskStations ... 80 Backup DiskStation Data with Time Backup ... 82 Back up Data on USB Device or SD Card...
Page 4 Access Applications with Independent Login ... 156 Index Multimedia Files for Applications ... 158 Reset admin's Password ... 158 Restore Synology DiskStation to Factory Defaults... 158 Reinstall Synology DiskStation ... 159 Enable SNMP Service ... 159 Enable Terminal Services ... 160 Chapter 18: Communicate with Mobile Devices Manage DSM Settings with DSM mobile ...
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Share Storage Capacity as iSCSI LUNs You can designate portion of your Synology DiskStation volume space to be an iSCSI LUN, which will allow the iSCSI initiator to access the space like a local disk. Back Up Files on Computer and Server...
Page 6 Enjoy Music Anytime and Anywhere Audio Station allows you to listen to music stored on the Synology DiskStation, from a connected iPod, or even stream Internet Radio stations. In addition, you can stream music from the Synology DiskStation with a web browser over the Internet.
Page 7: Chapter 2: Get Started With Synology Diskstation Manager
Menu to access DSM settings and applications. Install Synology DiskStation For more information about setting up Synology DiskStation and installing DSM, see the Quick Installation Guide that came with your installation disc. Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager You can log in to DSM with Synology Assistant or with a web browser.
Page 8 Mac OS X User: 1 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop. 2 In the window that appears, double-click the MacOSX folder, and then double-click Synology Assistant- [number].dmg. 3 Double-click the Synology Assistant.app in the window that appears.
Page 9 Linux (Ubuntu) User: 1 Insert the installation disc into your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop. 2 In the File Browser window that appears, double-click the Linux folder, and then double-click Synology Assistant-[number].tar.gz. 4.0-2197 4.0-2197 3 Click Extract, and then extract the SynologyAssistant directory to the path /usr/local or any other path.
Page 10: Diskstation Manager Appearance
 Internet Explorer: 8.0 or later DiskStation Manager Appearance When you log in to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), you can see the desktop, taskbar and widgets. Desktop and Shortcuts The desktop is where your application windows are displayed. You can also create desktop shortcuts to frequently used applications.
Page 11 Note: Pilot View is not supported by Internet Explorer. Widgets The widgets at the bottom-right corner of the desktop contain the system information of your Synology DiskStation. 11 Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager to the desktop. Remove shortcut.
Page 12: Manage Dsm With The Main Menu
Health: Obtain an overall status of your DiskStation and all connected devices (if any). You will be  advised to take corrective action when system error occurs. Manage DSM with the Main Menu Main Menu is where you can find all the applications and settings provided by Synology DiskStation Manager. Restart and Shutdown Restart Shutdown...
Page 13 Control Panel is accessible only to admin or users belonging to the administrators group. See "Create and Edit Groups" on Page 56 for more information. 13 Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager Main Menu contains the thumbnails of all the other DSM applications. With...
Page 14: Manage Personal Options
To upload a customized image that will be used as your desktop wallpaper: 1 Tick Customize background, and then do any of the following to select your background image: 14 Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Main Menu >...
Page 15  If you want to use an image stored on your DiskStation, click click Select.  If you want to use the default wallpaper provided by Synology, or select an image that have used as the background image before, click Select.
Page 16: Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
Modify System Settings Chapter 3: After you have connected to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) and learned how to access its functions and customize its appearance, you as admin or a user belonging to the administrators group can begin to modify its basic settings.
Page 17 Import Certificate the section below for more information.) 3 Click Apply. When the HTTPS connection is enabled, any connection to Synology DiskStation via the HTTP protocol will be encrypted with the SSL/TLS encrypting mechanism. 17 Chapter 3: Modify System Settings...
Page 18 Internet services (such as Google docs) can be accessed successfully. For more information, click the Help button (with a question mark) at the top-right corner. 18 Chapter 3: Modify System Settings Synology DiskStation User's Guide More Information is checked, you will be redirected to Logout timer (minutes) to specify the idle time period before the checking.
Page 19: Change Network Settings
Apply. Default gateway fields, and click Apply. fields will not be available for modification if all of your network (DHCP): Get IP address automatically via DHCP. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 LAN [number] (for DiskStations...
Page 20 Wireless on the left side to connect Synology DiskStation to a wireless network. Note: Wireless network is available only when a wireless dongle is plugged into the USB port of your Synology DiskStation. To set up a wireless network: Set up a wireless network...
Page 21 Click the PPPoE on the left side if your Synology DiskStation is connecting to a DSL or cable modem, and your Internet Service Provider (ISP) uses PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet). To connect to the Internet via PPPoE:...
Page 22: Modify Regional Options
Note:  Your external IPv6 address may be automatically updated by the service provider. However, Synology DiskStation will not remove the old IPv6 address immediately.  If you are still facing connection problems, contact your Internet Service Provider.
Page 23  Codepage: Synology DiskStation uses Unicode to avoid file inaccessibility from computers using different languages. But for the following devices or applications to use Synology DiskStation services without problem, you need to choose the appropriate codepage for them:  Computers without Unicode support ...
Page 24: Use Energy Saving Features
2 Click Apply. About Wake on LAN: After Wake on LAN is enabled for your DiskStation, you can turn on Synology DiskStation over the local area network or the Internet by using a WOL (Wake on LAN) application. Activate the function by entering DiskStation’s IP address (or DDNS hostname) and MAC address.
Page 25  You will need another server connected to an UPS that can be communicated via internet, i.e. a network UPS server.  A network device, such as a switch or a hub, should be connected to the same UPS, so that Synology DiskStation can still communicate with network UPS server during an unexpected power failure.
Page 26 When a disk enters HDD hibernation mode, it will stop spinning and become inactive, which not only saves energy but also extends the disk's lifespan. 26 Chapter 3: Modify System Settings Add Schedule dialog. to edit the schedule. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 27: Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space
Synology DiskStation Supported RAID Types For Synology DiskStation with 1 bay, you can create a Basic volume. For Synology DiskStation with 2 or more bays, you can choose between several RAID types during volume or Disk Group creation. Some of the RAID types can provide data protection, which means data integrity is protected when one or two of the hard drives fail.
Page 28: Manage Volumes Or Disk Groups With Storage Manager
RAID 1 group, and combines all group the groups with RAID 0. and click the Volume Disk Group Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Capacity Smallest HDD size (HDD # – 1) x (Smallest HDD size) (HDD # –...
Page 29 Group: This action will create a volume on an existing Disk Group. Choose the  Disk Group from the drop-down menu, and click Next. 29 Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Next to continue.
Page 30 You can repair the volume or Disk Group by replacing the crashed disk(s) to keep the data on the volume or Disk Group protected. Note: Synology DiskStation provides the hot swapping function, allowing you to replace the crashed disk without shutting down your Synology DiskStation. To identify and replace the crashed disk:...
Page 31  If you want to change the RAID type, enough number of hard drives for the new type is required. See "Synology DiskStation Supported RAID Types" on Page 27 for the required amount of disks for the RAID type.  The size of the replacement hard drive must be larger than the smallest disk size of the volume or Disk Group.
Page 32 1 Turn off the Synology DiskStation (skip this step for models that support disk hot swapping). 2 Replace the first internal hard drive with a larger hard drive. 3 Turn on the Synology DiskStation and repair the volume or Disk Group. See "Repair a Volume" on Page 30 for more information.
Page 33: Manage Iscsi Target With Storage Manager
 The status of the volume or the Disk Group must be Normal.  The status of the added disk must be  You can also expand your volume with Synology Expansion Unit using the same way. Manage iSCSI Target with Storage Manager...
Page 34 34 Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space Create a new iSCSI LUN Map existing iSCSI Term Explanation Delete mapped iSCSI LUNs as well to save the changes. Term Explanation iSNS Server field. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 LUNs. Mutual and select the ones...
Page 35: Manage Iscsi Luns With Storage Manager
Go to > Synology DiskStation. An iSCSI LUN (logical unit number) can be mapped to multiple iSCSI Targets to perform storage operations such as read or write. You can create up to 10 or 256 There are 2 ways to create an iSCSI LUN: ...
Page 36 Target mapping iSCSI Target mapping from the Term Explanation iSCSI LUN (regular to your preference. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 and click Next. You can create drop-down menu, you will be drop-down menu, you will be files).
Page 37: Manage Hard Disks With Storage Manager
Write cache support is only effective on hard disks that support it. Enabling cache offers you enhanced performance on your Synology product. However, to ensure data protection, the usage of a UPS device is strongly recommended. It is also highly suggested that the system is shut down properly every time after use.
Page 38: Manage External Disks
1 Select a disk on the disk list and click 2 Click Close to finish. Manage External Disks You can attach external USB or eSATA disks to the USB or eSATA port of your Synology DiskStation for backup or file sharing purposes. Go to Main Menu >...
Page 39  For more information about external disks, see its help by clicking the top-right corner.  You can also manage USB printer here. See "Set Synology DiskStation as Print Server" on Page 89 for more information. 39 Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 40: Chapter 5: Access Your Diskstation From The Internet
Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router If your Synology DiskStation is within the Intranet, you can set up port forwarding rules for the router to allow your Synology DiskStation to be accessible over the Internet.
Page 41 (with a question mark) at the top-right corner. Add Port Forwarding Rules Add port forwarding rules to specify the destination ports of your Synology DiskStation that will receive packages from specific router ports. To add port forwarding rules: 1 Click Create.
Page 42: Publish Your Diskstation To The Internet Via Ezcloud
Once set up, you and your friends no longer need to remember the IP address to access your Synology DiskStation. Simply type in the DDNS hostname on the web browser as you would when connecting to any website. After the setup is complete, the hostname will always point to the external IP of the Synology DiskStation.
Page 43  If you don't have a Synology account, select hostname, fill out all the required fields, and then click 4 Click Apply to finish. The newly registered hostname for your Synology DiskStation will be activated in just a few seconds. QuickConnect Go to Main Menu >...
Page 44: Set Up Vpn Connection
VPN Server, run and launch the package, and then click its corner. To learn more about how to access DiskStation's VPN Server with a VPN client, refer to the VPN Server User's Guide available at Synology's Connect your DiskStation to a VPN Server...
Page 45: Chapter 6: Enhance Internet Security
Enhance Internet Security Chapter 6: After your Synology DiskStation is available on the Internet, you will need to safeguard it against any attacks from Internet hackers. This chapter explains how to set up firewall and enable auto block. Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall The built-in firewall can prevent unauthorized logins, and control which services can be accessed.
Page 46: Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts
Auto block allows you to prevent unauthorized login. After enabling the service, an IP address will be blocked if it has too many failed login attempts. Failed login attempts via SSH, Telnet, rsync, Network Backup, Shared Folder Sync, FTP, WebDAV, Synology mobile apps, File Station, or DSM will all add up. Go to Main Menu >...
Page 47 2 If you want to remove an IP address from the block list, select the IP and click Remove. 3 Click Finish. 47 Chapter 6: Enhance Internet Security Synology DiskStation User's Guide Unblock after (days) is set to 0. Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 48: Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing
Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms This section tells you how to enable Synology DiskStation to support file sharing protocols for all platforms. Synology DiskStation supports the following file sharing protocols:  For Windows: SMB/CIFS (My Network Places), FTP, WebDAV ...
Page 49 Optimize CIFS database operations Checking this option will disable "Opportunistic Locking" of CIFS, resulting in increased performance when database applications access database files on the shared folder of the Synology DiskStation via network. Enable Local Master Browser Enable Synology DiskStation to be the Local Master Browser.
Page 50: Join Diskstation To Directory Service
About Time Machine backup folder: To backup data from Time Machine to Synology DiskStation, select a shared folder from the drop-down menu. Shared folders that are being used for other services will not be available for Time Machine.
Page 51 In other words, domain users in these groups have administrative right on the DiskStation, including performing DSM/CIFS/FTP/AFP/WebDAV applications.  You can also configure domain users’ access privileges to the shared folders on Synology DiskStation. See "Allow Domain Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders" on Page 60 for more information.
Page 52: Host Ldap Service With Directory Server
(with a question mark) at the top- right corner. To learn more about how to access DiskStation's Directory Server with a LDAP client, refer to the Directory Server User's Guide available at Synology's Download Center Manage Users and Groups...
Page 53 53 Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing Wizard. users group. section, do the following: No access Quota column. section, assign the application privileges for this user, and click Next. 80000 80000 20000 20000 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 > Read/Write > Read...
Page 54 Type the name of the user in the Search search result will be displayed in the users list below. This function is especially useful when there are numerous users for your Synology DiskStation. To delete a user: Select the user you want to delete and click Delete.
Page 55 User Home. 2 Tick Enable user home service. 3 If there are more than one volume on Synology DiskStation, select where you want the homes folder to be stored. 4 Click OK. To disable user home service: 1 Click User Home.
Page 56 4 Do any of the following if you want to see the complete users list:  Choose Privilege includes  Delete the name you entered in the search field and press "Enter" on your keyboard. To allow a user to access applications for Synology DiskStation: 1 Click the Local User,...
Page 57: Set Up Shared Folders
Main Menu > Control Panel Synology DiskStation. (Folders within the shared folders are called subfolders.) You can store data in the shared folders and share them with users or groups with access privileges. Built-in Shared Folders Created by the System System built-in shared folders are created when the services or applications requiring the folders are enabled.
Page 58 Tick Mount automatically on startup tick this checkbox, the encrypted folder will be unmounted next time Synology DiskStation restarts. To view or access an unmounted folder, you will need to mount the folder manually by importing or entering the encryption key.
Page 59  shared folder, you need to allow their access to the folder first. Local users: Synology DiskStation users (including guest). See "Create and Edit Users" on Page 53 for  more information. 3 Tick or uncheck the following privileges to assign access privileges for the users or groups:...
Page 60 The AES 256-bit encryption can block off all unauthorized access attempts. Without the encryption key, other people will not be able to use the encrypted data even if they remove the hard drives from your Synology DiskStation and mount it on their device.
Page 61: Define Windows Acl Privileges For Shared Folder
61 Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing > Shared Folder to define ACL privileges for a shared folder. Windows > Shared Folder. Allow editing Windows Access Control Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Edit to edit the folder. List.
Page 62: Index Shared Folder Contents
Enable file indexing. 4 Click OK. Note: See "Search for Files or Folders" on Page 70 for more information about searching files with File Station. 62 Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing Synology DiskStation User's Guide tab. Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 63: Chapter 8: Access Files From Anywhere
When you have set up users or groups with proper access privileges to the shared folders, they can share their files with your Synology DiskStation from anywhere. This chapter explains the ways to access the Synology DiskStation shared folders within the Intranet or over the Internet.
Page 64 OK.  Click 4 Click Finish. 5 Enter your user name and password for Synology DiskStation Manager and click OK. Upon completion, you can access the mapped shared folder directly in Windows Explorer. 64 Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere Tools >...
Page 65 Access Shared Folders from Mac 1 Choose > Connect to Server 2 Type Synology DiskStation's IP address or server name (appended with .local) preceded by smb:// or afp:// in Server Address field and click Connect. (e.g. smb://EricaWang.local or afp://192.168.0.2) Note: For better performance, it is recommended that you connect to the shared folders via SMB.
Page 66: Access Files Via Ftp
Access Files via FTP If your Synology DiskStation is accessible over the Internet, you can use a FTP application to access the shared folders. Note: For more information about making Synology DiskStation accessible over the Internet, see "Chapter 5: Access your DiskStation from the Internet"...
Page 67: Access Files Via Webdav
Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Access Files via WebDAV By enabling WebDAV or CalDAV (at Main Menu > Control Panel > WebDAV), you can remotely manage and edit files or calendars stored on DiskStation. For more information, click the...
Page 68: Sync Files Via Cloud Station
Cloud Station is a file sharing service that allows your DiskStation to become a file sync center to sync files between multiple client computers. Note: A client application (Cloud Station for computer clients, available at Synology's to be installed on client computers before syncing files with DiskStation. To install and run Cloud Station on your DiskStation:...
Page 69: Access Files Via File Station
Go to > to open a  Left panel: Displays Synology DiskStation's shared folders and their subfolders in the upper part, and the folders on your local computer in the lower part.  Main section: Displays contents of the currently-selected folder.
Page 70 1 Use File Station to go to the folder containing contents you want to search. 2 At the top-right corner of the File Station window, click the button to the right of Advanced Search panel. 70 Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere Synology DiskStation User's Guide Main Menu > System Information > Log.
Page 71  If you make multiple selections, File Station will archive your selections into a zip file before downloading. Upload Files or Folders to Synology DiskStation Use any of the following methods to upload files or folders from your computer to Synology DiskStation. Method 1: 1 From the upper part of the left panel, choose a destination folder on Synology DiskStation.
Page 72 You can also click the upward arrow at the right end of the taskbar to see the Copy or Move Files or Folders on Synology DiskStation Use any of the following methods to copy files or folders between folders on Synology DiskStation. Method 1: 1 Select the files or folders you want to move or copy.
Page 73 File Station can extract the following archive formats: .zip, .tar, .gz, .tgz, .rar, .7z, .iso (ISO 9660 + joliet) Compress Files or Folders 1 In the main section, select the files or folders on Synology DiskStation that you want to compress. (Press and hold Shift or Ctrl while making multiple selections.) 2 Do one of the following: ...
Page 74 Note: To set access privileges to shared folders, use Synology DiskStation Manager instead. See "Allow Users or Groups to Access Shared Folders" on Page 59 for more information.
Page 75  With File Station, you can only perform the upload action for files and folders on your computer. All the other File Station actions and properties setting are available for files and folders on Synology DiskStation only. Share File Links With File Station, you can generate URLs for DiskStation files, which could be used by people without DSM user credentials to download the shared files.
Page 76: Chapter 9: Back Up Data
Synology offers comprehensive backup solutions for your computer and Synology DiskStation. You can back up data on your computer to Synology DiskStation. If you are admin or a user belonging to the administrators group, you can also back up DiskStation data with local or network backup, or sync shared folder contents between DiskStations.
Page 77: Back Up Data Or Iscsi Lun On Synology Diskstation
 Synology Data Replicator 3 is the next generation of Synology Data Replicator. It can only restore the data on Synology DiskStation that was backed up after Data Replicator 3 was installed. If users have backed up data on Synology DiskStation using Synology Data Replicator, we recommend restoring data on Synology DiskStation to PC first before using Synology Data Replicator 3.
Page 78 Main Menu > Backup and Restore Before you start, do the following first:  For Network Backup to another Synology DiskStation: Log in to the DSM of the target Synology DiskStation, and then go to Enable network backup service Make sure deselected to make the target DiskStation available for backup.
Page 79 Back up and Restore System Configurations Go to Main Menu > Backup and Restore configurations of your Synology DiskStation. To back up system configuration: Choose Back up configuration. DiskStation will export a configuration file (with the name [DiskStation Name]_[Created Date].dss) to your local computer.
Page 80: Sync Shared Folder Contents Between Diskstations
Backup. Make sure Enable network backup service > is deselected to make the target DiskStation available for syncing. Enable Shared Folder Sync service. Info section. > Network Backup > Shared Folder Sync. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 is ticked...
Page 81 : Run sync task daily at specific time. Sync Now to perform the task right away. Cancel to stop the ongoing task. Run sync on modification, clicking Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 tab. Cancel would stop the...
Page 82: Backup Diskstation Data With Time Backup
Backup DiskStation Data with Time Backup Synology Time Backup is a quick and flexible way to back up and restore shared folders on DiskStation. You can back up the data locally onto another volume, or onto an external hard disk. You can set up multiple tasks and create more than one version for each task.
Page 83: Back Up Data On Usb Device Or Sd Card
All data on your USB device or SD card will be copied to the specified shared folder when you perform USBCopy or SDCopy. To perform USBCopy or SDCopy: 1 Connect the USB device or SD card to the USB port or the SD card slot of your Synology DiskStation. 2 Press the Copy button (with the letter C) on the front panel of your Synology DiskStation.
Page 84: Chapter 10: Host Websites, Email Server, And Print Server
Server Synology DiskStation is especially designed for small and medium businesses (SMB), providing them with the ability to set up web, email, and print servers on a single Synology DiskStation without spending extra money. Use Web Station to Host Websites...
Page 85 Enable Virtual Host to Host Websites The Virtual Host support allows you to host up to 30 websites on one Synology DiskStation. Each website can have different port number or even different hostname.
Page 86 Note:  For more information about installing packages for Synology DiskStation Manager, see "Chapter 11: Discover Various Applications with Package Center" on Page 92.  By default, the ID for the phpMyAdmin administrator is root, and the password is blank. It is recommended that you change the password.
Page 87: Host Mail Server
 For more information about Photo Station, see "Chapter 12: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station" on Page 95. Host Mail Server You can turn your Synology DiskStation into a mail server, allowing Synology DiskStation users to receive and deliver mail messages using their mail client programs. Before you start Register a domain name for your IP, or apply for a DDNS hostname.
Page 88 SMTP Authorization is required spammer. If you use this option, then your users must provide their Synology DiskStation user account and password for authentication while setting SMTP server in their mail clients. Take Outlook Express, for example, you can enable the option at...
Page 89: Set Synology Diskstation As Print Server
Note: For more information about using the webmail service, see Mail Station 2 User's Guide from Synology's http://www.synology.com/support/download.php Download Center at: Set Synology DiskStation as Print Server Go to Main Menu > Control Panel network, allowing client computers or mobile devices to access printers connected to DiskStation. Furthermore, the AirPrint support allows you to print to the printer from an iOS device, and the Google Cloud Print support allows you to print to the printer when you are using Google products and services.
Page 90 Note:  Using Synology Assistant to set up print server access under the DiskStations running on DSM v2.0.1-3.0368 and onward.  Using Synology Assistant to set up print server access under the DiskStations running on DSM v3.1-1553 and onward.
Page 91 3 Select the printer named [Printer_Name (DiskStation_Name)], and then tap Print. --------- For recommended peripheral models, including hard drive, USB printer, DMA, and UPS, please visit www.synology.com. 91 Chapter 10: Host Websites, Email Server, and Print Server Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 92: Chapter 11: Discover Various Applications With Package Center
DiskStation or Internet radio, and play music on your computer, iOS/Android devices, or AirPlay devices. For those who are particular about sound quality, you can connect an audio adapter to the Synology DiskStation and USB speakers to enjoy music.
Page 93 Click want. Installed packages will be moved to the  If you want to install a package by uploading the .spk file (available at Synology's third party websites), click Install / Update...
Page 94 94 Chapter 11: Discover Various Applications with Package Center Enable email notification and/or name]. name]. Right-click the application icon on the taskbar and then choose Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Enable desktop notification. The Main Menu >...
Page 95: Chapter 12: Share Photos, Videos, And Blogs With Photo Station
Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Chapter 12: Photo Station Photo Station is an online photo album integrated with a blog for you to easily share photos, videos, and blog over the Internet. Moreover, you can also browse photos and watch videos saved on your DiskStation with your iPhone, iPad and Android mobiles on the go.
Page 96: Enable Personal Photo Station
 Type the following web address in the address bar of your web browser: http://Synology_Server_IP_Address/photo/ Photo Station will be launched in a new browser window. 96 Chapter 12: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station Synology DiskStation User's Guide [username]. if you want the uploaded photo albums available to visitors. [username].
Page 97: Set Thumbnail And Video Settings
97 Chapter 12: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station Settings > General. and then click Save. [username]. > Media Indexing Service to set the thumbnail quality and monitor the Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Main Menu Control >...
Page 98: Manage Photo Station User Accounts
> General. Account system drop-down menu: to manage the user accounts. Settings > User Accounts. Other Settings section: Settings User Accounts. > tab. Settings > User Accounts. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Help accounts. Browse Album Upload...
Page 99: Create Albums
Select the photos and videos on your computer, and put them in a folder that will become your new album. To upload within the Intranet: If your computer and Synology DiskStation are within the same Intranet, you can upload the album via the file sharing protocols for your platform.
Page 100: Manage Albums
100 Chapter 12: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station photo shared folder (for Photo Station) or Copy from my DiskStation. Upload to the current Upload Delete tab. album. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 album. to, and name the subfolder. Clear All button to change your...
Page 101 Delete > Share Upload to Facebook > Upload to Facebook Connect with Facebook Connect with Picasa Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 header. The album will be or Move. Upload to Upload to Picasa. and then authorize with...
Page 102: View And Edit Photos And Videos
Upload to Picasa: Upload the photo or video to the social networks. Settings Allow users to download video files Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 and name the new album. If and choose the and then click Yes.
Page 103: Customize Album Layout
 Template: You can choose to have a dark-colored or light-colored template, and adjust the transparency of the template. Background Image: This could be a pattern or photo provided by Synology, or an image uploaded from  your computer. Background Color...
Page 104 Show abstract when article is on main page Allow comments. Edit or Delete, and then follow onscreen instructions to edit or icon to share the article's link to the social networks. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Module Settings...
Page 105: Chapter 13: Play Music With Audio Station
Chapter 13: Audio Station is a web-based audio application, allowing you to access the music library on your Synology DiskStation, choose available audio sources on the local area network, and add your favorite music to playlists for playback. With Audio Station, you can also browse and play songs on your iPod or on the DLNA-certified Digital Media Servers, and listen to Internet radio.
Page 106: Choose Audio Source
106 Chapter 13: Play Music with Audio Station if you want to run the package once the installation is complete, and click Installed music Station. shared folders or any other indexed folders of your Synology DiskStation, music shared folder. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 107 If there is an iPod classic connected to the USB port of your DiskStation, you can click the disclosure triangle next to iPod to see the iPod connected to the USB port on Synology DiskStation. To refresh iPod contents: Select Refresh to update the iPod contents.
Page 108: Organize Your Music
If you see unreadable song titles, album names, or artist names while browsing through your music, go to Synology DiskStation Manager to set the correct codepage that matches the language of your computer, and then re- index your music. See "Language" on Page 22 and "Search Music" on Page 109 for more information.
Page 109 If Edit music tag. > Control Panel > Regional Options.) privilege (in Settings > Privileges in the top left corner) can edit music Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Artist. Filter field above the Codepage drop-down (System default...
Page 110 Delete. Down on the top to move them up or down in the playlist. Copy to personal playlist Copy to shared Edit smart playlist to modify the rules. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Shared Playlist. button. playlist.
Page 111: Play Music
 Station.  If you play music via the Optical S/PDIF Output port on the audio dock of Synology Remote, adjust the remote volume to maximum to achieve best audio quality.  For more information about Synology Remote, visit www.synology.com.
Page 112 Add to queue. to play it right away. or Down. Save playing queue. Remove all. privilege (in Settings > Privileges Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 to add selected in the top left corner) can play...
Page 113 Note: Transcoder options are available on specific models only. 113 Chapter 13: Play Music with Audio Station Synology DiskStation User's Guide button (the first button from the left in the lower-right corner of the User Defined preset. Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 114: Download Music
Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Download Music You can enable music download and then download songs from Audio Station to your local computer. To enable music download: 1 Click Settings Options and then click the tab. 2 Tick Enable music download.
Page 115: Chapter 14: Download Files With Download Station
Download Files with Download Station Chapter 14: Download Station is a web-based download application, allowing you to download files from the Internet through BT, FTP, HTTP, NZB and eMule. With Download Station, you can download files from file hosting sites, and search for torrent files via system default search engines as well as self-added ones with the BT search function.
Page 116: Set Up Bt/Http/Ftp/Nzb
Choose any of the following and click on the grid to limit download tasks' time or speeds to certain period of a week: 116 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station Synology DiskStation User's Guide Enable eMule BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB eMule tab at the bottom of Download Station.
Page 117 2 If you want to delete torrent/NZB files after download tasks have been created for those files, tick loaded torrent/NZB files. 3 Click Select and choose a folder. 4 Click Select. 117 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station Synology DiskStation User's Guide Main Menu > Control Panel > Notification completion. completion.
Page 118 Note: Download Station will stop tasks when both criteria are met. 118 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station Synology DiskStation User's Guide BT protocol encryption drop-down menu: field. ("Peers" are BT clients currently sharing the DHT UDP port setting if necessary.
Page 119: Create Bt/Http/Ftp/Nzb Download Tasks
Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 BT Search In this section, you can see a list of default BT search engines. When you use the BT Search function to search for torrent files, Download Station will list search results provided by these search engines.
Page 120 120 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station Open a file, and browse to the files for upload. (If you have Authentication required and enter your username and password. Select to select another folder. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Settings >...
Page 121 RSS feeds. to create a filter: Download Filter tab. Click Edit Delete Download Filter. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Automatically tab. Update All if you want to edit or delete the...
Page 122: Manage Bt/Http/Ftp/Nzb Download Tasks
1 Select the download task you want to end. 2 Click End incomplete or erroneous download 122 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station blank, Download Station will create download tasks for all newly-added RSS Feeds tab. tasks. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 123: Set Up Emule
Now you can click the tab at the bottom-left corner of Download Station, and then click the gear icon next 123 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station Synology DiskStation User's Guide or Remove. Troubleshooting Enable eMule Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 124 To enable email notification: 1 Tick Send email notification upon task 2 Click OK. 124 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station Synology DiskStation User's Guide allows Download Station to connect to ED2K server automatically. Main Menu > Control Panel >...
Page 125 Like BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB’s download schedule, eMule’s download schedule is set up in the same manner. See "Download Schedule" on Page 116 for more information. 125 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station Synology DiskStation User's Guide completion. Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 126: Connect To Ed2K Server/Kad
3 Wait for the server to be connected. When the selected server is full or has an invalid IP address, the system will randomly connect to an available server. 126 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station Synology DiskStation User's Guide Delete button.
Page 127: Create Emule Download Tasks
"Connect to ED2K Server/Kad" on Page 126 for more information. 127 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station Create button. Enter URL, and enter the URLs of the file you want to download. You can Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 128: Manage Emule Download Tasks
128 Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station Start/Stop search to stop searching. Download selected file(s) to create download tasks. Start/Stop search button. Download selected file(s) to create download tasks. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 129 Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 To pause/resume/remove download tasks: 1 Select the download task(s) you want to pause, resume, or remove. 2 Click Pause Resume or Remove. To view detailed information about a download task: 1 Select the download task you want to view.
Page 130: Chapter 15: Safeguard Your Environment With Surveillance Station
Surveillance  Type Synology DiskStation's IP address or server name or domain name plus a colon and the customized port number (e.g. http://ericawang.dyndns.org:9900) in the address bar of your web browser. Press “Enter” (Windows) or “Return” (Mac) on your keyboard.
Page 131: Manage Ip Cameras
Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Manage IP Cameras Go to Camera > Camera List under Management to add and edit cameras, set up recording schedule, and set up the advanced settings: Motion Detection, Liveview Analytics, Guard Settings, Fisheye Dewarping.
Page 132: Watch Live View
Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Watch Live View Live View page displays real-time videos of all configured cameras. With Surveillance Station, you can perform various functions, from the basic PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) and snapshot features to the e-map, manual recording, video analytics, and analytics history functions.
Page 133 Non-Internet Explorer browsers support limited functions only. 133 Chapter 15: Safeguard Your Environment with Surveillance Station Preset Position Patrol Manual Recording. Full screen. analytics. Analytics Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Controller panel to adjust Controller panel will be list. History.
Page 134: Play And Manage Events
134 Chapter 15: Safeguard Your Environment with Surveillance Station Event > Event List to browse all recorded events, play them with the Motion Detection and Alarm Recording Alarm Recording. Alarm recording often Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Help button Smart Search mode. With Smart...
Page 135: Manage Notification Settings
Surveillance Station send you notification Notification > Settings Notification > Email), SMS (at Notification Service) settings before specifying notification types and schedule on this Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Help button at the top- Timeline under Management. > SMS), mobile device,...
Page 136 Main Menu > Control Panel > Notification This server requires a secure connection Authentication Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 or Delete, and then click or drag on Also apply this Notification type drop- Notification type drop-down menu,...
Page 137 Push Service You can enable push service to send notification messages to your mobile devices and instant messaging programs (Windows Live Messenger and Skype) via Synology's push service server when status changes or errors occur to cameras. To enable mobile device notifications:...
Page 138: Use E-Map
For each instant messaging program, the maximum number of accounts is 2. You must separate them with ';'. 3 Log in to your instant messaging program to accept friend invitation from Synology's push service. 4 Click Send a test message and then click messaging program to check whether the test message is received.
Page 139: Manage Advanced Settings
E-Map button on the Live View Management to manage the advanced settings for Surveillance Station. under Management. For more information, click the Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 page to open the map and quickly Help button (with...
Page 140: Assign Privilege
For detailed instructions, click the 140 Chapter 15: Safeguard Your Environment with Surveillance Station Synology DiskStation User's Guide to manage and assign access privileges to IP cameras for DSM Help button (with a question mark) at the top-right corner.
Page 141: View Log
Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 View Log Go to System > under Management to view and manage log records of critical events such as camera disconnection or changes on the camera settings. For more information, click the...
Page 142: About Camera License
Default License, your DiskStation can manage one camera within LAN. If your DiskStation supports multiple cameras, you can purchase Synology Camera License Packs and then add the license key here to manage additional cameras. For more information, click the Help button (with a question mark) at the top-right corner.
Page 143: Chapter 16: Manage Media Server And Itunes Service
Windows Media Player or iTunes) and DLNA/UPnP home devices (such as stereo system or TV set) to play its multimedia contents. This chapter explains how to stream multimedia contents from Synology DiskStation to your computer or other DLNA/UPnP home devices.
Page 144  If you want to edit an existing style, click Edit. Record Diagnostic Log The log can help determine the cause of the problem when you contact Synology Support for assistance. To manage DMA communication log: 1 Click Diagnose...
Page 145 DMA button (with a question mark) at the top-right corner. music shared folders are indexed by Media Indexing Service. Main Menu > Control Panel > Media Indexing Service Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 > Indexed Folder.
Page 146: Install Itunes Server
Play Multimedia Contents with DMA Devices Synology DiskStation can pair up perfectly with Sony PS3, Xbox 360, and many other DMA devices. You can use those devices to browse and stream multimedia contents from your DiskStation to your stereo system and TV set.
Page 147 > Control Panel the audio files if you find missing files while browsing through Synology DiskStation with iTunes. The process will be executed in the background. For more information about the index function provided by Media Indexing Service, click the question mark) at the top-right corner at Multimedia Files for Applications"...
Page 148: Chapter 17: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
Perform Advanced Management Tasks Chapter 17: Synology DiskStation Manager comes with a variety of management functions, allowing you to check system information, monitor system resources, manage notification services, restore or upgrade DSM, access applications with independent login, index multimedia files for applications and more.
Page 149 DSM version, system time, operating time, and thermal status.  Time: You can see the time setting of your Synology DiskStation here, including time server and time zone. To set up your time server, see "Set Up Time" on Page 23.
Page 150 To enable the user again, go to 150 Chapter 17: Perform Advanced Management Tasks Status column. The checkmarks under the Main Menu Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 column indicate whether the > Control Panel...
Page 151: Monitor System Resources
To see the details of any of the resources: Click any of the resources to open a window that displays the details of resource usage. 151 Chapter 17: Perform Advanced Management Tasks Synology DiskStation User's Guide to monitor system resources. Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 152: Update Dsm
To check if the latest DSM is available for download: When you go to this page, the system will check with Synology Website for any updates. The check results (shown in the...
Page 153: Receive Event Notifications
Technical Support. to download the latest .pat update file to your local computer. Unzip the file Troubleshooting Technical Support. Notification > and set up Synology DiskStation to notify you via e-mail, SMS, Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 154 Secure connection (SSL/TLS) is SMTP authentication Primary email Send a notification mail to the newly Cancel to cancel the setup. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 Help required. Authentication and tick or the...
Page 155 If both numbers are entered, SMS Enable SMS interval limit to send a test SMS message to the phone number you specified. If no Cancel to cancel the setup. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0 and limit the number of...
Page 156: Access Applications With Independent Login
For each instant messaging program, the maximum number of accounts is 2. You must separate them with ';'. 3 Log in to your instant messaging program to accept friend invitation from Synology's push service. 4 Click Send a test message and then click messaging program to check whether the test message is received.
Page 157 Edit or double-click the selected application. Enable customized port [HTTP(S)], specify a customized port number, and Edit or double-click the selected application. Enable customized port [HTTP(S)], and click OK. Synology DiskStation User's Guide Based on DSM 4.0...
Page 158: Index Multimedia Files For Applications
To reset admin's password: Press and hold the RESET button on the back panel of your Synology DiskStation for 4 seconds until you heard a beep sound. Note: Other than resetting administrator's password, using the IP and DNS to the default value.
Page 159: Reinstall Synology Diskstation
2 Within the next 10 seconds, press and hold emits a beep sound. 3 Run Synology Assistant and follow the installation instructions in the Quick Installation Guide that came with your installation disc to set up the Synology DiskStation. Important: The data saved on the Synology DiskStation will not be erased during the reinstallation.
Page 160: Enable Terminal Services
SSH service is disabled. 2 Click Apply. Important: Use the Terminal service with caution. Improper manipulation or modification to Synology DiskStation may result in system malfunction or data loss. 160 Chapter 17: Perform Advanced Management Tasks >...
Page 161: Chapter 18: Communicate With Mobile Devices
Use iOS and Android Apps The Synology mobile apps are now available on Apple's App Store or Android Market, allowing you to communicate with Synology DiskStation wherever Wi-Fi access is available. You can manage your DiskStation files, music, photo and video albums, and even the surveillance videos on the go.
Page 162: Use Other Mobile Devices
Symbian OS 9.1 (with S60 3rd Edition or later), or iPhone OS 2.3.1 or later, you can use the device to log in to Synology DiskStation to view photos with Mobile Photo Station and read supported file formats with Mobile File Station around the world where Internet access is available.
Page 163 For any questions about managing your DSM, go to Main Menu > DSM Help or click the Help button (with a question mark) at the top-right corner of every window. For any questions other than that, please visit Synology Inc. website www.synology.com for further assistance.
Page 164 IMPORTANT–READ CAREFULLY: BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY) AND SYNOLOGY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SYNOLOGY AMERICAN CORP AND SYNOLOGY UK LTD., (COLLECTIVELY, "SYNOLOGY") FOR ANY SYNOLOGY SOFTWARE, TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER ASSOCIATED FIRMWARE, MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS AND "ONLINE"...
Page 165 FAR Part 12. Section 16. Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Synology may terminate this EULA if you do not abide by the terms and conditions contained herein. In such event, you must cease use of the Software and destroy all copies of the Software and all of its component parts.
Page 166 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ("WARRANTY") APPLIES TO THE PRODUCTS (AS DEFINED BELOW) OF SYNOLOGY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES, INCLUDING SYNOLOGY AMERICA CORP AND SYNOLOGY UK LTD., (COLLECTIVELY, "SYNOLOGY"). YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS WARRANTY BY OPENING THE PACKAGE CONTAINING AND/OR USING THE PRODUCT.
Page 167 Synology other than the hardware or software for which the Product is designed; or (e) otherwise fails to conform to the Product specifications and such failure is attributable to causes not within or under Synology's control. Further, the foregoing warranties...
Page 168 Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit or restrict Synology from seeking injunctive relief or seeking such other rights and remedies as it may have at law or equity for any actual or threatened breach of any provision of this Warranty relating to Synology's intellectual property rights.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology Diskstation Manager

Chapter 3: Modify System Settings

Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space

Chapter 5: Access Your Diskstation from the Internet

Chapter 6: Enhance Internet Security

Chapter 7: Set up File Sharing

Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere

Chapter 9: Back up Data

Chapter 10: Host Websites, Email Server, and Print Server

Chapter 11: Discover Various Applications with Package Center

Chapter 12: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station

Chapter 13: Play Music with Audio Station

Chapter 14: Download Files with Download Station

Chapter 15: Safeguard Your Environment with Surveillance Station

Chapter 16: Manage Media Server and Itunes Service

Chapter 17: Perform Advanced Management Tasks

Chapter 18: Communicate with Mobile Devices

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