Getting Started; Using The Seagate Status Icon - Seagate FreeAgent Desk 1.5TB User Manual

Getting Started

Getting Started
The Seagate Manager software, included with your FreeAgent
tools to your drive:
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Backup and restore features to enable you to protect your data.
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Sync, to synchronize one or more folders between two or more computers.
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Security features, including encryption of multiple files and folders in one location, as
well as backup and sync encryption. Not available in all regions or with all products.
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Settings to control power management, software updates, drive lights and more.
The features described in this guide (except where noted) are compatible with all Seagate
FreeAgent and Maxtor OneTouch drives and the Windows XP and Vista operating systems.

Using the Seagate Status Icon

After you install your drive, the Seagate Status icon appears in the taskbar notification area on
your computer desktop. You can use this icon to check the status of your drive and to access
the drive features.
Step 1: To check the status of your drive, roll your mouse over the Seagate icon:
When a backup or sync has failed, the red icon continues to display until the next
Note:
successful backup or sync. You can view the log file to determine why the backup failed.
Seagate Manager User Guide for Use With Your FreeAgent™ Drive
Figure 1: Seagate Taskbar Icon
The information popup confirms the drive's status and identifies the drive letter.
The color of the Seagate Status icon informs you of the drive's status:
Blue Drive connected
Green Drive connected, backup passed and sync idle
Yellow Backup or sync in progress
Gray No drive connected
Red Backup or sync failed
Using the Seagate Status Icon
TM
drive, adds a powerful set of
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