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Seagate Mirra Personal Server Getting Started Manual

Seagate Mirra Personal Server Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 Mirra Sync and Share Getting Started Personal Server Guide for Macintosh...

  • Page 2: Backing Up Your Files

    Note: The Mirra Personal Server is designed to run in the back- ground, so you can keep working during the initial backup if you choose. The initial backup takes roughly 20 minutes per GB of data, because all your selected folders are being backed up at once.
  • Page 3 Clicking Recommended Backups launches a window b. You can also select a folder for backup in the Finder listing frequently used folders that Mirra recommends by Control-clicking the folder and selecting for backup (Figure 2). Folder “foldername” to Mirra Backups from the shortcut menu (Figure 3).
  • Page 4 • If you wish, change the folder name that will be Step 3: Verify that your folders have been backed up. displayed on your Mirra. Backed up folders are listed on the Backup & Restore • Click Back screen (Figure 6). The Status Bar on the bottom of the Mirra application provides feedback on the progress of the backup (Figure 5).
  • Page 5 Restoring Your Deleted or Overwritten Files Undeleting files and folders Restoring a previous version of a file If you want to recover a file or folder you’ve deleted from Your Mirra automatically saves up to eight versions of each your computer, you can use Mirra to undelete it and backed up file.
  • Page 6 Seagate will send you a confirmation message with a Accessing Files via Mirra.com link to the Mirra web site to finish your account creation.
  • Page 7 Step 2: Sign in at Mirra.com by clicking Member Login. Use the email address and password you used to create your Mirra Web Account. The Backups page lists your backed up folders enabled for web access (Figure 11). Figure 12 Step 3: On either the Backups page or the...
  • Page 8 You don’t need to wait for one file to complete its download before selecting another file to download. Note: It can take up to two minutes for Mirra to connect securely when you access the first file in a web session. Once the connection is made, Mirra operates more quickly on subsequent downloads.
  • Page 9 Overwriting a new version of an existing file Step 2: Browse to find that file on the local computer and click Overwrite. An Upload Successful window Step 1: On either the Backups page or the Shared confirms that the selected file has been uploaded to Folders page, click the Overwrite...
  • Page 10 Sharing your Folders with Others If you’re currently sharing folders or someone is sharing Mirra allows you to share folders both via the web using email addresses and via your local network with people folders with you, they’re listed on the Sharing screen whose computers are connected to your Mirra.
  • Page 11 Identify folder to be shared Set folder permissions In the Share window, a. Click Browse to select a folder to share. b. Select the people to share with: Sharing via the Web (Figure 19): Enter an email address. People you share with over the web receive an email with a link to the Mirra web site.

  • Page 12: Synchronizing Folders

    Synchronizing Folders Step 4: Select the location on your computer at which The ability to synchronize folders across multiple com- puters is an advanced feature available when you share you want to place the sync’d folder and click OK. folders with other computers on your network that are A copy of the selected folder now resides on this com- connected to your Mirra.

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions 8. Protect power cords: Power supply cords should This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on some installation and operation precautions of which or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, you should be particularly aware.
  • Page 14 Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners; use a damp cloth for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquid, unplug the power adapter and let the unit dry thoroughly before plugging it back in.
  • Page 15 Mirra to and from Seagate from locations believes to exist on the Mirra. Only one instance of within the United States only, extracting the backed up data from the Mirra hard drive, placing it on data extraction per Mirra is covered by this program.
  • Page 16 Seagate or an or any misuse contrary to the instructions in the user authorized service provider may not be returned to you.
  • Page 17 Make sure you keep... it is available from Seagate as a separate service for an Please keep your sales receipt or other document additional charge. Seagate warrants that repaired or showing proof of purchase. Also keep the original box...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD. Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. SEAGATE DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY...

  • Page 19: If You Need Assistance

    If you need assistance Three ways to reach Seagate: 1. Use self-service at the Seagate web site • Go to www.seagate.com/support/mirra. You’ll find frequently asked questions, a troubleshooting guide, current documentation, and downloads. 2. Submit a case on line • Submit a case to the Mirra Support Team at www.mirra.com/support.
  • Page 20 Copyright © 2006 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology and the Wave logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC. Other product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their owners. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. When referring to www.seagate.com...

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