Page 2 Copyright Copyright © 2003 - 2007 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication or the Seagate Mirra software, in source code or object code form, may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written consent of Seagate Technology LLC.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. Trademarks ™ Seagate and the Mirra logo are trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Windows 2000 the US and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Page 4 Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Aerosol cleaners may be harmful to the environment Do not attempt to open your Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server. Only Seagate Technology LLC can safely repair your Mirra. Opening the Mirra or attempting to modify it will subject you to a risk of injury, may damage the product, and will void your warranty.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
............25 Creating a New Web Account Managing your Personal Server Using the Mirra Icons System Tray Icon .
Page 6 Using the Status Bar ............54 Chapter 4: Using the Status Screen Using the Task Menus .
Page 7 ............85 Viewing Previous Versions of a File Purging Files and Folders from your Personal Server Version Tasks .
Page 8 Notes on Accessing Files via the Web Chapter 8: Reading the Activity Log Chapter 9: Managing Your Mirra Checking the Backup Status of all Computers Turning Off your Personal Server Returning to Factory Defaults Changing a Mirra Account Troubleshooting ............. . 130 Technical Support .
Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction
Share Personal Server and install, set up, and use the Mirra PC software. Your shipping container should include the following components: • Seagate Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server (320 GB or 500 GB model) • AC power cable • Ethernet cable •...
Page 10: File System Requirement
If you have only one computer and connect to the Internet with a broadband modem, you must install a router or a hub so that your Personal Server and your computer can share the same Internet connection. If you have a different configuration, see for further details on connecting your Personal Server to your computer.
Page 11: Chapter 2: Connecting The Components
Internet Service Provider (ISP) because the firewall blocks unauthorized access to your local network from the Internet. Connecting your Mirra to your Computer The Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server can be used with one computer or with multiple computers. Mirra Manual for Windows...
Page 12: Setting Up A Single Computer
Once connected, your setup should resemble the one shown in Figure 2~1: Figure 2~1 Connecting your Personal Server with a Single Computer In Figure 2~1, your Personal Server is connected to a router which is, in turn, connected to a broadband modem and to the computer. Some broadband modems and wireless access points include a router, so your setup might look different.
Page 13: Connecting Your Mirra To A Power Source
Figure 2~2 Connecting your Personal Server with Multiple Computers Your configuration might look different than the one pictured in Figure 2~2. Connect your Personal Server to your router in the same way you connect other computers. Connecting your Mirra to a Power Source...
Page 14 The amber light to the left of the power button starts blinking after a few seconds. When the amber light shines steadily and a startup tone sounds, you have successfully installed your Personal Server. (If the amber status light shuts off, check the Mirra web site for help at Mirra Manual for Windows http://support.mirra.com...
Page 15: Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Mirra
Installing the Mirra Software You must install the Mirra software on each Windows XP or 2000 PC, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, or Windows Vista in your network that you want to connect to your Personal Server. If You’re Updating from 2.0 to 2.2 If you’re updating your Mirra software from Version 2.0 to Version 2.2, you must...
Page 16 If you forget to exit the software before you begin installing the update, a Question window opens: Figure 3~1 Reminder to Exit the Mirra Software Right-click the Mirra icon in your System Tray and select Exit from the Step 3: dropdown menu.
Page 17 The InstallShield Wizard Welcome window opens. If you’re installing the Mirra software for the first time, you see this window: Figure 3~2 InstallShield Wizard Welcome — New Installation Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 18 If you’re updating from Mirra software Version 2.0 to Version 2.2, you see this window: Figure 3~3 InstallShield Wizard Welcome — Update Click Next. Step 2: Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 19 The Mirra License Agreement opens: Figure 3~4 Mirra License Agreement If you agree, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Step 3: Next. The installer searches for Microsoft™ .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 software and installs it if it is not already present on your computer. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 20 Once the Microsoft™ .NET Framework 1.1 software has, if necessary, been installed, the Disk Space Requirements window shows you how much space is available on each of your disk drives and how much space the Mirra software requires: Figure 3~5 Disk Space Requirements Review the information provided.
Page 21 The Choose Destination Location window asks you to identify the folder on your computer in which to place the Mirra software: Figure 3~6 Choose Destination Location Accept the default destination folder or click Change to select a different Step 6: destination folder.
Page 22 If you click Change, a Choose Folder window opens: Figure 3~7 Change Destination Folder Select a new folder and click OK. Step 7: The Choose Destination Location window now displays the folder you selected. Click Next. Step 8: Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 23 The Ready to Install window allows you one more chance to change the folder in which your Mirra software will be installed: Figure 3~8 Ready to Install To review or change any previous settings, click Back and make your Step 9: changes.
Page 24 The Setup Status window keeps you informed of the progress of the installation: Figure 3~9 Setup Status During the installation, you’re asked if you want a Mirra shortcut on your desktop: Figure 3~10 Create Desktop Shortcut Mirra Manual for Windows Once your Mirra installation is complete, a Mirra icon automatically appears in your System Tray.
Page 25 Choose whether you want a Mirra shortcut on your desktop. Step 10: If you select Yes, a Mirra icon appears on your desktop: You’re asked if you want a Mirra shortcut on your startup menu: Figure 3~11 Create Startup Menu Shortcut Choose whether you want a Mirra shortcut on your startup menu.
Page 26 Before the installation completes, you’re given an opportunity to view the Mirra Release Notes for Version 2.2 of the software. Figure 3~13 Mirra Release Notes Choose whether you want to open and read the Release Notes now and click Step 12: Next.
Page 27 Connection screen briefly as your Mirra reconnects to the Mirra Service. Once the connection is complete, your Mirra application opens on your desktop and you can use your Personal Server as you normally do. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 28: Configuring Your Firewall
If you’re installing the Mirra software for the first time, you may have to configure your firewall to detect your Personal Server. Most firewalls detect the Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server during installation and prompt you for permission to open the appropriate ports.
Page 29: Zonealarm Firewall
The Mirra software makes the appropriate adjustments to your XP firewall settings. ZoneAlarm Firewall ZoneAlarm may detect your Personal Server during the discovery phase of the Mirra software installation. If it does not, and if the Mirra software cannot detect Mirra Manual for Windows...
Page 30 Personal Server but detects the presence of a ZoneAlarm firewall, a message on the Status screen provides a link to a special FAQ entry on the Mirra web site. Figure 3~18 ZoneAlarm Firewall Message When you click the ZoneAlarm Detected link, the FAQ entry to which you are http://www.mirra.com/support/help.html#ZoneAlarm...
Page 31: Setting Up The Mirra Pc Software
Entering a license key insures that only authorized Personal Servers are added to the Mirra network and that only authorized computers in your network have access to your Personal Server. If multiple computers are connected to your Personal Server, you must enter this license key on each computer.
Page 32 It may take a few minutes for your license key to be verified. When it has been verified, you Note: receive an alert in the Alerts window on the Status screen and a popup notification in the System Tray (if popups are enabled on your computer): Figure 3~20 License Key Verified The Mirra Connecting screen opens: Figure 3~21 Mirra Connecting Screen...
Page 33: Mirra Setup Wizard
Mirra Setup Wizard When your Personal Server has connected, both the Status screen and the Mirra Setup Wizard Welcome window open: Figure 3~22 Welcome Click Next in the Welcome window. Step 1: Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 34 The Name Your Personal Server window allows you to name your Mirra: Figure 3~23 Name Your Personal Server Give your Personal Server a distinctive name or accept the default name, Step 2: Mirra Personal Server, and click Next. Mirra Manual for Windows Click More Info on any Setup Wizard window for additional information pertinent to that window.
Page 35 Caution: Mirra cannot recover your Access Password for you. If you forget your Access Password, you won’t be able to restore folders from your Personal Server to a computer. If you wish, enter and confirm a password and click Next.
Page 36 If you’re creating a new Web Account, enter the email address you want to associate with this Personal Server. After you finish the Setup Wizard, you’ll complete the creation of your Web Account (see Account The Next button is disabled if you enter an invalid email address.
Page 37 The Folders Recommended for Backup window allows you to select some basic folders for backup: Figure 3~26 Select Folders for Backup Select the folders you want to back up to your Personal Server and click Step 6: Next. Mirra Manual for Windows...
Page 38 The Thank You window indicates that you’ve completed the setup process: Figure 3~27 Thank You Click Finish to save your entries and close the Setup Wizard. Step 7: Three items open automatically on your desktop when the Setup Wizard closes: Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 39 • The Mirra web site Product Registration page: Figure 3~28 Mirra Product Registration Although registering your Mirra is not required, you must register to ™ activate the MirraGuard Data Guarantee and receive update notices from Mirra To register now, complete the Mirra Product Registration form. —...
Page 40 • The Discovery screen, which informs you that the Mirra software is connecting to your Personal Server: Figure 3~29 Discovery Screen • A Confirm Backup window for each folder you selected for backup: Figure 3~30 Confirm Backup Window For each folder, change the folder name if you wish and click OK to verify that you —...
Page 41: Creating A New Web Account
Creating a New Web Account In the Create a Mirra Web Account window in the Setup Wizard, you entered an email address to be associated with your free Mirra Web Account. Now you must complete the creation of your Web Account on the Mirra web site. You must receive your license key verification before you can create a Mirra Web Account.
Page 42 To complete the creation of a Mirra Web Account, Check the email account associated with the email address you used to Step 1: create your Mirra Web Account. Usually within a few minutes, you receive a message resembling the one shown below with a link to the Mirra web site: Figure 3~32 Create Your Mirra Account Email Click the link in the email.
Page 43 You’re taken directly to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address has already been entered: Figure 3~33 Create Web Account Enter a name and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 3: Click Create Account.
Page 44 The Thank You page opens: Figure 3~34 Thank You Return to the Status screen in the Mirra application on your desktop. Step 5: Once your Web Account has been authenticated, the Web Access Enabled window confirms that you can now access backed up folders remotely and offers you a choice between automatically or manually enabling backed up folders for web access: Figure 3~35 Web Access Enabled Window...
Page 45: Managing Your Personal Server
Personal Server. The icon need not be visible at all in your System Tray in order for your Personal Server to function. Your Mirra continues to back up your selected files even if you Mirra Manual for Windows...
Page 46: File And Folder Icons
These icons appear only when your computer is connected to your Personal Server. If you use a laptop and disconnect it from your network, the icons disappear. However, all backed up files and folders remain on your Mirra.
Page 47: Personalizing Your Mirra
In the Menu Bar, click View. Figure 3~37 Hide Mirra Icon In the dropdown menu, unselect Show Mirra Icons. Step 2: Personalizing your Mirra Changing Your Email Address Your Mirra Web Account uses your email address as your identity. So if you change your email address, you must associate the new address with your Mirra Web Account.
Page 48 To change your email address, In the Web Account Information area of the Web Access screen, click Step 1: Change/Create next to your current email address: Figure 3~38 Web Access Screen The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens: Figure 3~39 Create a Mirra Web Account Window Enter your new email address and click OK.
Page 49 Check your email. Usually after a few minutes you receive a message from Step 3: Mirra resembling the message shown below with a link to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site: Figure 3~40 Create Your Mirra Account Email Click the link in your email.
Page 50 You’re taken to the Mirra web site Create Account page: Figure 3~41 Create Account Page Enter a username and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 5: Click Create Account. Step 6: Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 51: Naming Your Personal Server
Return to the application on your desktop. Step 7: Naming your Personal Server You can change the name you assigned to your Personal Server when you set up the Mirra software. To change the name of your Personal Server, In the Mirra Tasks menu on the Status screen, click Configure.
Page 52: Adjusting Network Settings
Enter a name of your choosing for this Personal Server. Step 2: Click OK. Step 3: The name you choose affects only your Personal Server and does not change any network Note: settings on your computer. Adjusting Network Settings You can enter advanced network settings for your Personal Server, such as static IP addressing, to customize the network configuration for your Mirra.
Page 53 The Quick Setup window opens: Figure 3~44 Quick Setup Click Advanced Network Settings. Step 2: The Advanced Network Settings window opens: Figure 3~45 Advanced Network Settings Enter the desired IP and DNS Server information. Step 3: Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 54: Advanced Network Settings For Manual Addressing
If more than one person logs on to a computer that is backed up to a Personal Server, each person must create an individual Mirra Web Account in order to enable web access and file sharing for that individual’s folders.
Page 55 You see Mirra icons on your desktop and in your System Tray: Figure 3~46 Mirra Icons Double-click either icon. Step 2: Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 56 The Mirra application opens and displays the Web Access screen: Figure 3~47 Web Access Screen - No Web Account The Web Account Information area indicates that the Personal Server is connected and operating, but that you have not yet created a Mirra Web Account.
Page 57 Enter the email address you want to associate with your Web Account and Step 4: click OK. Check your email for a message from Mirra resembling the message shown Step 5: below with a link to the Mirra web site: Figure 3~49 Create Your Mirra Account Email Click the link in your email.
Page 58 You’re taken to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address is already entered:, Figure 3~50 Web Site Create Account Page Enter a name and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 7: Click Create Account.
Page 59 The Thank You page opens: Figure 3~51 Thank You Close or minimize your browser and return to the application on your Step 9: desktop. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 60: Using Mirra With Windows Xp Fast User Switching
Once files have been selected for backup by any user on a computer connected to a Personal Server, those files are continuously backed up regardless of who is logged on at any given moment (and even when no one is logged on and the application is closed).
Page 61: Setting Up Multiple Computers With One Mirra
closes on your desktop. When you next log on, simply double-click the Mirra icon to reopen the application. When you do, a Mirra Control Moved window opens: Figure 3~53 Mirra Control Moved Window This message notifies you that you now have control of the Mirra and can use it to manage your backed up files and share folders.
Page 62: Accessing The Mirra Screens
Personal Server. When detached, the Status Bar becomes translucent, allowing you to see through it to the portion of the desktop it covers.
Page 63: Chapter 4: Using The Status Screen
• The Server disk free indicator displays the amount of free disk space remaining on the Personal Server.
Page 64: Using The Task Menus
When there are no outstanding alerts, the Alerts pane is hidden: Figure 4~2 Status Screen - No Alerts Using the Task Menus Mirra Tasks Configuring a Mirra Name or Advanced Network Settings To choose or change the name of your Mirra or to enter advanced network settings, Click the Status tab.
Page 65: Setting/Changing An Access Password
Step 3: • Enter or edit a name for your Mirra. • Click Advanced Network Settings to enter or edit an IP address and DNS server address and click OK. Click OK to close the Quick Setup window. Step 4:...
Page 66: Alert Tasks
The Folder Access Password window opens: Figure 4~4 Folder Access Password In the Access Password window, Step 3: • Enter your password if one exists or enter a new password. • Edit the existing password or confirm the new password. Click OK to close the Access Password window.
Page 67: Viewing Alert Details
Viewing Alert Details If you missed the information contained in a popup alert and want to see it again, you can replay the alert. To view the details of an alert, Click the Status tab. Step 1: In the Alerts area of the Status screen, select the alert to be displayed. Step 2: On the Alert Tasks menu, click View alert details.
Page 68: Chapter 5: Backing Up And Restoring Folders
If you make changes to files while your computer is not connected to your Personal Server, those changes are tracked and the most recent version of each file is synchronized to your Mirra when you reconnect.
Page 69: Folder-Naming Issues
If you back up files and folders that are constantly changing, such as program files or Note: logs, your Personal Server will be constantly updating those files and your computer’s performance may be affected. Folder-naming Issues Once you’ve selected a folder for backup, you cannot change the folder name in any way.
Page 70 The Backup & Restore screen opens: Figure 5~1 Backup & Restore Screen On the Backup Tasks menu, click Recommended backups. Step 2: The Folders Recommended for Backup window opens: Figure 5~2 Folders Recommended for Backup Select the folders you want to back up. Step 3: Click OK.
Page 71 A Confirm Backup window opens for each folder you’ve selected: Figure 5~3 Confirm Backup Change the folder name if you wish and confirm that this is the folder to be Step 5: backed up. Click OK. Step 6: The Backup & Restore screen lists the folders backed up from your computer: Figure 5~4 Backup &...
Page 72: From The Backup Tasks Menu
If other computers are connected to your Mirra, folders backed up from those computers are also displayed on your Backup & Restore screen: Figure 5~5 Backup & Restore Screen on Local Network A backup notification verifying that a folder has been selected for backup is posted in the Alerts area of the Status screen and pops up in your System Tray (if popups are enabled on your computer).
Page 73: From Your Desktop Or Windows Explorer
The Browse for Folder window opens: Figure 5~6 Browse for Folder Select the folder to be backed up and click OK. Step 2: A Confirm Backup window opens. Click OK. Step 3: The folder is added to the list on the Backup & Restore screen, a notification is posted in the Alerts area of the Status screen, and a popup appears in your System Tray.
Page 74: Checking Backup Status On Your Computer
The Windows dropdown menu opens: Figure 5~7 Windows Dropdown Menu On the dropdown menu, select Add to Mirra Backups. Step 2: A Confirm Backup window opens. Click OK. Step 3: The folder is added to the list on the Backup & Restore screen, a notification is posted in the Alerts area of the Status screen, and a popup appears in your System Tray.
Page 75: Opening Backups From Your Desktop Or Windows Explorer
Windows folders may not display the icon. These icons appear only when your computer is connected to your Personal Server. If you use a laptop and disconnect it from your network, the icons disappear. However, all selected files and folders are still backed up. See Turning Off the File and Folder Icons for instructions on how to turn Mirra folder icons on or off.
Page 76: Reading The Activity Log
Reading the Activity Log You can use the Activity Log to verify that your files are being correctly backed up or to ensure that a backup has completed before you shut down your computer. The Activity Log tracks, among other things, the addition or removal of files from backup and changes made to backed up files and folders and displays the 100 most recent activities.
Page 77: Accessing Backups From Other Computers Connected To Your Mirra
Connected to Your Mirra Your Backup & Restore screen displays the backed up folders from all computers connected to your Personal Server. You can open a folder backed up from another computer and work with the files contained in it the folder is not password protected •...
Page 78 The Backup & Restore screen opens Figure 5~10 Computers Backed Up to this Mirra Double-click the folder to be opened. Step 2: If the owner of the folder has not set an Access Password, its contents Step 3: are displayed. If an Access Password has been set, the Enter Access Password window opens: Figure 5~11 Access Password Window...
Page 79: Copying Files From Another Computer Connected To Your Mirra
the password changes — you’re accessing a backup created after you entered the password — the first time this is the first time you’re accessing a backup from a different — Enter the password and click OK. Step 4: Double-click the folder to access the files contained in it. Step 5: Copying Files from Another Computer Connected to Your Mirra...
Page 80: Copying A Folder From Another Computer
Copying a Folder from Another Computer To copy a folder that’s been backed up to your Mirra by another computer, On the Backup & Restore screen, select the folder to be copied. Step 1: Figure 5~12 Backup & Restore Screen On the Backup Tasks menu, click either Restore to this computer or Save Step 2: •...
Page 81 Enter the Access Password and click OK. Step 3: The Browse for Location window opens: Figure 5~14 Browse for Location Select the location at which you want to copy the folder and click OK. Step 4: The folder is saved at the selected location. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 82: Copying A File From Another Computer
Copying a File from Another Computer To copy a file from a folder that’s been backed up to your Mirra by another computer, On the Backup & Restore screen, select the file to be copied. Step 1: Figure 5~15 Backup & Restore Screen On the Backup Tasks menu, click Save as.
Page 83: Restoring Folders After A Crash
If your computer crashes, you can restore your backed up folders from your Personal Server to your recovered or new computer. After you install and set up the Mirra software on your recovered or new computer and open the Backup &...
Page 84 To restore your backed up folders from your Mirra to a recovered or new computer, Reinstall and set up the Mirra PC software on your recovered computer or Step 1: on a new computer. On your desktop, open the Backup & Restore screen. Step 2: A list of your pre-crash backed up folders is displayed.
Page 85 A Browse for Folder window opens: Figure 5~18 Browse for Folder Select a location for the folder and click OK. Step 5: The folder is restored at the selected location. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 until all your folders have been restore on your Step 6: new computer.
Page 86: Using The Backup & Restore Task Menus
Using the Backup & Restore Task Menus Backup Tasks Backing Up a New Folder To select a folder for backup, On the Backup Tasks menu, click New backup. Step 1: The Browse for Folder window opens. Select the desired folder and click OK. Step 2: The Confirm Backup window opens.
Page 87: Restore Tasks
Step 3: Once removed from backup, the files in this folder are deleted from the Personal Server (but not, of course, from your computer). They can no longer be restored nor are changes made to them reflected on the Mirra.
Page 88: Stopping A Restore
If your folder was password protected, enter your Access Password in the Step 4: Password Required window and click OK. Select a location for the folder in the Browse for Folder window and click OK. Step 5: The folder is restored at the selected location. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 until all your folders have been restore on your Step 6: new computer.
Page 89: Saving A File
The Browse for Location window opens: Figure 5~20 Browse for Location Window Select the location at which you want this folder saved. Step 3: Click OK. Step 4: The folder is saved at the selected location. The new copy of a folder is not automatically backed up unless you have saved it within another folder already selected for backup.
Page 90: Undeleting A File Or Folder
The Save File As window opens: Figure 5~21 Save File As Window Rename the file if you wish and select the location at which you want it Step 5: saved. Click Save. Step 6: The file is saved at the selected location. The new copy of a file is not automatically backed up unless you have saved it within a folder already selected for backup.
Page 91 To undelete a file or folder on your Personal Server, To undelete a file or folder, On the Backup & Restore screen, select the file or folder to be undeleted. Step 1: Figure 5~22 Backup & Restore Screen On the Restore Tasks menu, select Undelete file (or Undelete folder).
Page 92: File/Folder Tasks
Copies of a backed up folder reside on both your computer and your Personal Server. If the Mirra application is open on your computer, you can use it to open the folder on your computer so you can work on the files stored in it in their original applications (i.e.
Page 93: Opening A File In Windows
Opening a File in Windows Copies of backed up files reside on both your computer and your Personal Server. If the Mirra application is open on your computer, you can use it to open a file on your computer so you can work on it in its original application (i.e. a Word document...
Page 94: Purging Files And Folders From Your Personal Server
Purging Files and Folders from your Personal Server Purging Deleted Files from a Folder Personal Server by permanently erasing deleted files. You can purge all deleted files from a folder at one time or you can purge them individually. To purge all deleted files from a folder at one time, On the Backup &...
Page 95: Version Tasks
Version Tasks Saving a Selected Version of a File File versions are sorted in the order in which each version was created, with the earliest version listed first. The date displayed for each version reflects the date on which that version was modified according to your operating system’s time stamp.
Page 96: Restoring A Selected Version Of A File
• Laptop users: Even when you disconnect your computer from the network, the Mirra software continues to track changes and automatically synchronizes the most recent version of each of your files to your Personal Server when you reconnect to the network. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 97 • Mirra backs up files even when the Mirra application is not open on your desktop. • Mirra is not susceptible to Windows viruses, so if your computer is infected by a virus, you can restore backed up, virus-free versions of files from your Mirra.
Page 98: Chapter 6: Sharing Folders
Personal Server. You do this by granting people access to specified folders stored on your Personal Server so they can view, download, edit, and save changes to the files stored in them. Using the Sharing Screen The Sharing screen provides detailed information about folders you’re sharing with...
Page 99: Sharing Via The Web
You can share backed up folders in two ways: Via the web through a free, password-protected account at Locally with any computer connected to your Personal Server. Once you share a folder, any new files you add to that folder are automatically shared as well.
Page 100 The Address Book screen opens: Figure 6~2 Address Book Screen On the Address Book Tasks menu, select Add. Step 2: The Address Entry window opens: Figure 6~3 Address Entry Enter a name and email address to add to your address book. Step 3: Click OK.
Page 101: Address Book Tasks
The name and email address are displayed on the Address Book screen: Figure 6~4 Address Book Screen Address Book Tasks Adding an Address On the Address Book screen, click Add. Step 1: The Address Entry window opens: Figure 6~5 Address Entry Enter a name and email address.
Page 102: Editing An Address
Editing an Address On the Address Book screen, select the address to be edited. Step 1: On the Address Book Tasks menu, click Edit (you can also double-click the Step 2: address). The Address Entry window for this person opens: Figure 6~6 Edit Address Make your changes.
Page 103: Sharing Via The Local Network
Sharing via the Local Network When you share a folder with others connected to your Mirra, they can access the folder directly from your Mirra and download the files stored in it to their computers. They don’t need to create a Web Account at Using the Share a Folder Window You use the Share via the Web window to select the folder to be shared, identify the people with whom to share it, regulate how the shared folder may be used, and send...
Page 104: From The Address Book Screen
From your Windows PC desktop or Windows Explorer. From the Address Book Screen If you use the Address Book screen to select people for a web share, the addresses of the people with whom you are sharing are automatically entered for you in the Share a Folder window.
Page 105: From The Sharing Screen
The Share a Folder window opens with the recipients’ email addresses already entered: Figure 6~9 Share a Folder Window From the Sharing Screen To open the Share a Folder window from the Sharing screen, Click the Sharing tab. Step 1: Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 106 The Sharing screen opens: Figure 6~10 Sharing Screen - No Shares Sharing Screen - Populated If you have not yet shared any folders, the Sharing screen is empty. If you have previously shared folders or have had folders shared with you, they’re listed here.
Page 107: From The Backup & Restore Screen
The Share a Folder window opens: Figure 6~11 Share a Folder Window From the Backup & Restore Screen When you use the Backup & Restore screen to open the Share a Folder window, the name of the folder you’re sharing is entered for you. To open the Share a Folder window from the Backup &...
Page 108 The Backup & Restore screen opens: Figure 6~12 Backup & Restore Screen Select a backed up folder to share. Step 2: On the File/Folder Tasks menu, click Share. Step 3: Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 109: From Your Windows Pc Desktop Or Windows Explorer
The Share a Folder window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered: Figure 6~13 Share a Folder Window From your Windows PC Desktop or Windows Explorer When you open the Share a Folder window from your Windows desktop or Windows Explorer, the name of the folder you’re sharing is entered for you.
Page 110 The Windows dropdown menu opens: Figure 6~14 Windows Dropdown Menu From the dropdown menu, select Share using Mirra Server. Step 2: Mirra Manual for Windows If the folder has not yet been backed up, Share using Mirra Server does not appear on the menu.
Page 111: Selecting A Folder To Share
The Share a Folder window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered: Figure 6~15 Share a Folder Window Selecting a Folder to Share If you’ve opened the Share a Folder window from the Backup & Restore screen or by right-clicking the folder on your computer, the name of the folder to be shared is already displayed in the Folder to share field.
Page 112: Selecting Share Recipients
The Browse for Folder window opens: Figure 6~17 Browse for Folder Window Listed are all the folders backed up on your Personal Server as well as folders you’re already sharing. Select the folder to be shared and click OK. Step 2: The name of the selected folder is displayed in the Folder to share field.
Page 113: On The Local Network
To select recipients to share with via the web, • Click Select from Address Book to enter recipients from your address book. — OR — • Select <Click here to enter an email address> and type an email address; repeat until you’ve added all the addresses you wish.
Page 114: Notifying Share Recipients
• Write to folder. Recipients may add files to the folder, delete files from the folder, or edit files contained in the folder and save the edited version. (You should be aware that the uploaded version will overwrite the version currently in the folder.) •...
Page 115: Completing The Share
System Tray both confirm that your folder has been shared. Synchronizing Folders Once someone connected to your Personal Server has shared a folder with you, the Synchronize feature allows you to keep a synchronized copy of the folder on your own computer.
Page 116: Synchronizing Versions
Server. This allows people to work on the same folder, each on his or her own computer. For example, suppose that Computers 1, 2, and 3 are all synchronized to Folder A on a Personal Server. Changes made on Computer 1 to a file in that folder are automatically reflected in the copy of that file on the Personal Server and then, in turn, in the copy on Computers 2 and 3.
Page 117 To synchronize a folder that’s been shared with you, On the Sharing screen, select the folder. Step 1: On the Sharing Tasks menu, select Synchronize to this computer. Step 2: A Synchronize to this Computer window explains what happens when you synchronize a folder to your computer: Figure 6~21 Synchronize to this Computer Click OK.
Page 118: Stopping Synchronization
If you no longer want the changes you make to your copy of a folder to be reflected in the copy backed up on the Personal Server, you must stop the synchronization to break the link between the folder on your computer and the folder on the Personal Server.
Page 119: Sharing A Folder
Opening a Shared Folder To access a file stored in a shared folder, On the Sharing screen, select a shared folder. Step 1: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Open (you can also double-click the Step 2: folder). The files stored in the folder are listed. Manage those files as you would any backed up file.
Page 120: Stopping Synchronization
Step 2: The folder on your computer is no longer linked to the copy stored on the Personal Server and is no longer backed up. Changing Folder Shares To add or remove people from the list of Share recipients or change the permissions you assigned to a folder, On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Change who shares.
Page 121 The Share a Folder window opens: Figure 6~25 Share a Folder Window Displayed are the people with whom this folder is being shared and the permissions you’ve set for this folder. To remove a name from the list of recipients to share with, click the box Step 2: preceding the name to deselect it.
Page 122: Saving A Folder
If you’ve added a recipient by email address, you can edit the Message to Step 4: recipients. People added to your Recipients list (and only those people) receive a Share notification email. If you have removed people from your Share list, they can no longer access the folder.
Page 123: Saving A File
The new copy of a folder is not automatically backed up unless you have saved it within another folder already selected for backup. Select the saved version for backup. Step 5: Saving a File To save a file, On the Sharing screen, select the folder containing the file to be saved. Step 1: In the Sharing Tasks menu, click Open (you can also double-click the folder).
Page 124: Notes On Sharing Folders
• Once you share a folder, any new files you add to it are automatically shared as well. Even if you turn off your computer and take it off the network, your Personal Server continues to share those photos and files over your broadband connection.
Page 125: Chapter 7: Setting Up Web Access
Chapter 7: Setting Up Web Access Once you’ve created a Mirra Web Account and have enabled your backed up folders for web access, you can view, download, edit, and upload the files stored in them from any computer connected to the Internet by signing in at Creating a Mirra Web Account You must create a free Mirra Web Account at the Web Access feature.
Page 126 The Web Access screen opens. In the Web Account Information area of the screen, click Change/Create Step 2: next to Account. The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens: Figure 7~2 Create a Mirra Web Account Enter your email address and click OK. Step 3: Check your email.
Page 127 Click the link in your email. Step 5: You’re taken to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address is already entered: Figure 7~4 Web Site Create Account Page Enter a name and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 6: Click Create Account.
Page 128: Enabling Folders For Web Access
The Mirra Thank You page opens: Figure 7~5 Thank You Page Enabling Folders for Web Access When you created your Mirra Web Account, the Web Access Enabled window offered you a choice between automatically and manually enabling folders for web access: Figure 7~6 Web Access Enabled Window Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 129: Web Access Tasks
You can change this setting on the Web Access screen: Figure 7~7 Web Access Screen On the Web Access Tasks menu, click Preferences. Step 1: On the dropdown menu, select Auto-enable web access for new backups or Step 2: Disable web access for new backups. Web Access Tasks Enabling a Folder for Web Access To enable a folder currently disabled for web access,...
Page 130: Disabling A Folder For Web Access
Notes on Accessing Files via the Web • Files can be accessed via the web even if your computer is turned off as long as your Personal Server is on. • Files downloaded to a remote computer now reside on that computer. If you don’t want the files to remain on that computer (for example, if you’re using a public...
Page 131 • If there’s a poor connection, it may take several seconds for the remote computer to connect to your Personal Server. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 132: Chapter 8: Reading The Activity Log
Chapter 8: Reading the Activity Log The Activity Log tracks activity as it occurs on your Personal Server and displays the 100 most recent actions performed by the Personal Server as you work. These actions relate to the features provided by Mirra: •...
Page 133 The Activity Log opens: Figure 8~1 Activity Log Listed are the 100 most recent events logged by Mirra, with the activity, status, file path, date, and time of each event. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2...
Page 134: Chapter 9: Managing Your Mirra
Chapter 9: Managing Your Mirra Checking the Backup Status of all Computers To review the status of all computers connected to your Personal Server, Sign in at the Mirra web site at Step 1: You see the Mirra Backups page: Figure 9~1 Mirra Web Site Click Details.
Page 135: Turning Off Your Personal Server
Since your Personal Server continuously backs up your computer and must be turned on in order for you to access folders remotely, you should leave it on all the time. However, if you need to move your Personal Server, you must first turn it off. To turn off your Mirra, Press the power button on the front panel quickly once and release it.
Page 136: Returning To Factory Defaults
If you hold down the power button for longer than four seconds or pull out the power plug before you shut down the Personal Server, the next time you launch the Mirra software, you see a popup warning in the System Tray:...
Page 137: Changing A Mirra Account
If you make a mistake at any point in this sequence, simply wait two minutes and begin Note: again. Changing a Mirra Account To change the Web Account associated with your Personal Server, In the Web Account Information area of the Web Access screen, click Step 1: Change/Create Account:...
Page 138: Troubleshooting
Shortly you’ll receive a confirmation email and an opportunity to verify or create your password for the new account. Troubleshooting If you encounter problems while setting up or using your Personal Server, read through this Manual for possible solutions. In addition, check the Mirra web site for http://www.mirra.com/support/.
Page 139: Online Support
If one of your computer hard drives fails, all data backed up on your Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server will be restored. Seagate will assist you in the restoration and, if necessary, Seagate’s Data Recovery Service will commit up to $1,000 to recover and restore your data.
Page 140: Index
Index Symbols .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 Access Password Access Password for a password-protected folder from another computer or user Accessing Backed Up Folders on the Web Creating a Mirra Web Account Enabling Folders for Web Access Web Access Tasks Accessing Backups from Other Computers Connected to Your Mirra Accessing the Mirra Screens Activity Log Address Book...
Page 141 Backing Up a New Folder Backing Up and Restoring Folders Backup Status Selecting Folders for Backup Backing Up your My Documents Folder Backup & Restore Tasks Restoring a Folder to this Computer Backup Status Backup Tasks Backing Up a New Folder Removing a Folder from Backup Selecting a Recommended Backup Changing a Mirra Account...
Page 142 Copying a File from Another Computer Copying a Folder from Another Computer Create Your Mirra Account Email Creating a Mirra Web Account Creating a Web Account If you don’t receive an email Disabling Popups for this Type of Alert Disabling Web Access for New Backups Discovery Screen Enabling Folders for Web Access Enabling Popups for this Type of Alert...
Page 143 Managing Your Personal Server Changing a Mirra Account Checking Backup Status of all Computers Technical Support Troubleshooting Turning Off your Personal Server Managing your Personal Server Turning Off the File and Folder Icons Using the Mirra Icons File and Folder Icons Manual Addressing Microsoft™...
Page 144 Status Screen with No Alerts Web Access Mirra Setup Wizard Creating a Mirra Web Account Folders Recommended for Backup Naming Your Personal Server Setting an Access Password Mirra Specifications Mirra System Tray Icon Mirra Tasks Configuring a Mirra Name or Advanced Network Settings...
Page 145 From your Windows PC Desktop or Windows Explorer Personalizing your Personal Server Adjusting Network Settings Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing Changing Your Email Address Naming your Personal Server Setting Up Multiple Computers with One Mirra Setting Up Multiple Users on One Computer...
Page 146 Mirra Setup Wizard Setting Up Web Access Setting Up your Mirra Configuring your Firewall Installing the Mirra PC Software Setting Up your Personal Server Setting/Changing an Access Password Setup Wizard Share a Folder Window Notifying Share Recipients Via the Local Network...
Page 147 Opening a File in Windows Opening a Folder Opening a Folder in Windows Opening a Shared Folder Purging Files and Folders from your Personal Server Removing a Folder from Backup Restoring a Selected Version of a File Saving a File...
Page 148 Technical Support Online Support Telephone Support Troubleshooting Turning Off the File and Folder Icons Turning Off your Personal Server Undeleting a File or Folder Upgrading Upgrading the Mirra PC Software Using a Router Using Mirra with Windows XP Fast User Switching...
Page 149 Restoring a Selected Version of a File Saving a Selected Version of a File View version history Viewing Alert Details Viewing Previous Versions of a File View version history Web Access Enabled Web Access Screen - No Web Account Web Access Tasks Auto-enabling Web Access for New Backups Changing Web Access Preferences Disabling a Folder for Web Access...

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