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Seagate Mirra Personal Server User Manual

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  • 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

    NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE. Trademarks ™ Seagate and the Mirra logo are trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, which may be registered in some jurisdictions. Patents Patent Number: U.S. Patent 6,928,476 U.S. and International Patents Pending...

  • Page 4: Mirraguard Data Guarantee

    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 http://support.mirra.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ............1 System Requirements .
  • Page 6 Chapter 4: Using the Mirra Status Screen ....... . .45 Displaying the Status Tasks Menu .
  • Page 7 Undeleting a File or Folder ..........82 Restoring a Version of a File .
  • Page 8 Working with Synchronized Folders ........115 Stopping Synchronization .
  • Page 9 Turning Off your Personal Server ..........143 Returning to Factory Defaults .

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Server and install, set up, and use the Mirra software. Your shipping container should include the following components: Your shipping container should include the following components: • Seagate Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server • AC power cable • Ethernet cable Mirra Manual •...

  • Page 11: Network Requirements

    Network Requirements Your Personal Server must be connected to a router or hub with an open Ethernet port. 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.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Connecting The Components

    Chapter 2: Connecting the Components Using a Router You should have a router on your network for several reasons: To set up a local network so that other computers can connect to your Mirra. To connect the local network to the Internet. To provide firewall protection between the local network (including the Mirra) and the Internet.

  • Page 13: Apple Airport Express

    Apple Airport Express The Apple Airport Express has no LAN Ethernet ports, so there’s no way to connect your Personal Server to your local network. You can do one of two things: Purchase a wireless router such as the Apple Airport Extreme that does have wired LAN Ethernet ports and follow the directions above.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Multiple Computers

    Setting Up Multiple Computers If you already have multiple computers sharing a broadband Internet connection, you probably already have a router. Check for an available Ethernet port and use the provided Ethernet cable to connect your Personal Server to the router as shown in Figure 2~2: Figure 2~2 Connecting your Personal Server with Multiple Computers Your configuration might look different than the one pictured in Figure 2~2.

  • Page 15: Connecting Your Mirra To A Power Source

    Connecting your Mirra to a Power Source To connect your Mirra to a power source, Plug the appropriate end of the provided power cable into the power slot on Step 1: the rear of your Personal Server. Make sure it’s firmly and completely seated.
  • Page 16 When the amber light shines steadily and a startup tone sounds, you have successfully installed your Personal Server. (If the amber status light http://support.mirra.com shuts off, check the Mirra web site for help at Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Mirra

    Chapter 3: Setting Up your Mirra Installing the Mirra Software You must install the Mirra software on each Macintosh computer in your network that you want to connect to your Personal Server. You must have Administrator privileges (or the Administrator’s password) to install the Note: Mirra software on your computer.
  • Page 18 The Release Notes window opens: Figure 3~2 Release Notes When you’ve finished reading the Release Notes, click Continue. Step 3: Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 19 The Mirra License Agreement opens: Figure 3~3 Mirra License Agreement If you agree, check I have read and accept the terms of the License Step 4: Agreement and click Continue. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 20 The Select Destination window opens: Figure 3~4 Select Destination Use this window to tell Mirra where to install the Mirra software and aliases. Aliases will be created for ALL Mirra users on this computer. Note: Decide whether to accept the default destination folder or choose a folder Step 5: and select any locations at which you want a Mirra alias.
  • Page 21 If you selected Choose Folder to change the destination folder, the Choose a Folder dialog opens: Figure 3~5 Save Dialog Select a destination folder and click Choose to return to the Installer. Step 7: The Select Destination screen now displays the folder you’ve selected. Click Continue.
  • Page 22 The Pre-Installation Summary screen opens: Figure 3~6 Pre-Installation Summary To change any previous settings, click Go Back. Step 9: When you’re satisfied with your settings, click Install to begin the installation. Enter your Administrator name and password at the prompt. Step 10: Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 23 The Installing screen informs you of the progress of the installation: Figure 3~7 Installing Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Mirra Software

    When the installation is complete, the Finish Up window opens: Figure 3~8 Finish Up Click Launch Mirra to close the Installer and automatically open Mirra Step 11: Setup. — OR — Click Done to exit the Installer and set up the Mirra software at another time.
  • Page 25 The Welcome screen introduces Setup: Figure 3~9 Welcome Click Next. Step 1: Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 26 The Find your Personal Server window opens: Figure 3~10 Find Your Personal Server Select your Personal Server and click Next. Step 2: The License Key window opens: Figure 3~11 License Key Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 27 Figure 3~12 Personal Server Name Give your Personal Server a name of your choosing or accept the default Step 4: name, Mirra Personal Server, and click Next. You can change the Personal Server name at any time in the Mirra application (see Note: Adjusting Network Settings).
  • Page 28 The Access Password window opens: Figure 3~13 Access Password The Access Password window offers the option of password protection for your backed up folders. If other computers are connected to your Mirra and you don't set a password, any Mirra user can use the Backup & Restore screen to access, edit, or delete your backed up folders.
  • Page 29 The Web Account window opens: Figure 3~14 Web Account Although you can use Mirra’s Backup & Restore feature without creating a Mirra Web Account, you must create a Web Account in order to use the Web Access and Folder Sharing features. If you’ve previously created a Mirra Web Account, enter the email address Step 6: you used to create that account.
  • Page 30 The Backup window allows you to select some basic folders for backup: Figure 3~15 Backup The folders listed in the Backup window are those most frequently selected for backup. Once you’ve completed Setup, you’ll be able to back up other folders not listed in this window or folders listed here but not selected during Setup.
  • Page 31 The Thank You window opens: Figure 3~16 Thank You Click Finish to close Setup. Step 9: Three items open automatically on your desktop when Setup closes: Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 32 • The Mirra web site Product Registration page: Figure 3~17 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 33 • The Connecting screen, which informs you that the Mirra software is connecting to your Personal Server: Figure 3~18 Connecting Screen • A Configure Backup window for each folder you selected for backup during Setup: Figure 3~19 Configure Backup For each folder, change the folder name if you wish and click Back Up to verify —...

  • Page 34: Creating A New Web Account

    Creating a New Web Account Although you can now use the Mirra software to back up folders without creating a Web Account, you cannot access your folders remotely or share them with others until you create a Web Account. In the Web Account window of Setup, you entered an email address to be associated with your free Mirra Web Account.
  • Page 35 To complete the creation of your 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 3~21 Create Your Mirra Account Email If you don’t receive an email, •...
  • Page 36 You’re taken directly to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address has already been entered: Figure 3~22 Create Web Account Enter your name and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 3: Click Create Account.
  • Page 37 The Thank You page opens: Figure 3~23 Thank You Return to the Web Access screen in the Mirra application on your desktop. Step 5: Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 38: Organizing Your Mirra

    The Web Access screen now reflects the confirmation of your Web Account: Figure 3~24 Web Access Screen — Web Account Confirmed You’ll receive an email confirming the creation of your Web Account and another confirming the registration of your Mirra. Organizing your Mirra Using Mirra Icons and Aliases During the installation of the Mirra software, a Mirra icon is placed in your menu...

  • Page 39: Using The Mirra Widget

    Select Open Mirra from the pull-down menu: Step 2: Figure 3~25 Mirra Menu Bar Icon Menu The Mirra icon is normally red. A gray icon indicates that your connection has been lost. The Mirra icon pulses slowly when backups are in progress. You can turn off the pulsing behavior if you wish.

  • Page 40: Setting Mirra Preferences

    To access the Mirra widget, Make the Dashboard active by clicking the icon in the Dock or pressing F12. Step 1: Figure 3~26 Mirra Widget Click the Open (+) button in the lower left cornerto reveal the widget bar. Step 2: The widget bar, which displays all widgets on your Mac, slides into view at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 41: Changing Your Email Address

    The Mirra Preferences window opens: Figure 3~27 Mirra Preferences Make your choices for new alert notification preferences, web access Step 2: preferences, and Mirra Update reminder preference. Close the window to save your preferences. Step 3: Changing Your Email Address Your Mirra Web Account uses your email address to identify your user account.
  • Page 42 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 3~28 Change/Create Account Link The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens: Figure 3~29 Create a Mirra Web Account Window Enter your new email address and click OK.
  • Page 43 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 3~30 Create Your Mirra Account Email Click the link in your email.
  • Page 44 You’re taken to the Mirra web site Create Account page: Figure 3~31 Create Account Page Enter a username and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 5: Click Create Account. Step 6: The Thank You page opens: Figure 3~32 Thank You Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 45: Adjusting Network Settings

    Return to the Mirra application on your desktop. Step 7: Adjusting Network Settings You can customize the network configuration for your Mirra by changing the name you gave your Mirra or entering advanced network settings, such as static IP addressing. Almost everyone will use the default network settings. Use Advanced Network Settings only if you need to set static IP addressing and only if you have the technical expertise necessary to configure network settings.

  • Page 46: Advanced Network Settings For Manual Addressing

    Enter the desired IP and DNS Server information. Step 3: Click OK to save your changes and close the Advanced Network Settings Step 4: window. Advanced For additional information about advanced network settings, see Network Settings for Manual Addressing Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing Most modern routers and broadband modems are able to share your Internet connection using automatic address assignment (DHCP) for computers in your network along with address sharing (NAT).
  • Page 47 Open the Mirra application and click the Web Access tab: Step 2: Figure 3~34 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 48 Check your email for a message from Mirra resembling the message shown Step 5: below with a link to the Mirra web site: Figure 3~36 Create Your Mirra Account Email If you don’t receive an email, check your Spam folder to be sure your Mirra email hasn’t mistak- enly been identified as spam.
  • Page 49 You’re taken to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address is already entered:, Figure 3~37 Web Site Create Account Page Enter a name and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 7: Click Create Account.

  • Page 50: Using Mirra With Mac Osx Fast User Switching

    Return to the application on your desktop. Step 9: Check your email for a welcome message from Mirra: Step 10: Figure 3~39 Welcome Email Using Mirra with Mac OSX Fast User Switching When users who share a computer change user accounts via fast user switching, the Mirra application remains open on both users’...

  • Page 51: Backing Up To Multiple Mirras

    Backing Up to Multiple Mirras You can back up the folders on your computer to more than one Mirra Personal Server. For example, you can back up folders from your laptop to one Mirra at work and another Mirra at home, providing additional security through a redundant backup.

  • Page 52: Displaying The Task Menus

    Displaying the Task Menus Each Mirra function (Status, Backup & Restore, Web Access, Sharing, and Activity Log) has its own Task menu. You can display a Task menu in two ways: • Click Tasks on the menu bar of a Mirra screen: Figure 3~41 Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar —...

  • Page 53: Reading The Status Bar

    • Click the Tasks button on a Mirra screen: Figure 3~42 Tasks Button Reading the Status Bar The Status Bar across the bottom of the Mirra application provides continuously updated information about the status of your Personal Server: connection status, amount of free disk space, time of the last synchronization, and most recent activity.

  • Page 54: Chapter 4: Using The Mirra Status Screen

    Chapter 4: Using the Mirra Status Screen The Mirra Status screen provides you with information about the current status of your Personal Server: Figure 4~1 Status Screen Fields • The Connected to area tells you which Personal Server you’re connected to, how many computers are backed up to it, and how many files are backed up on it from all connected computers.

  • Page 55: Displaying The Status Tasks Menu

    Displaying the Status Tasks Menu You can display the Status Tasks menu in two ways: • Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Status screen: Figure 4~2 Status Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar — OR — • Click the Tasks button on the Status screen: Figure 4~3 Tasks Button Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 56: Working With Problem Files

    Working with Problem Files A problem file displays one of more of these characteristics: • The filename is too long. • The file is contained in a folder whose name is too long. • The file or folder pathname contains unsupported characters. •...
  • Page 57 • Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Status screen and select Show Problem Files: Figure 4~5 Status Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar • Highlight the Problem File alert in the Alerts field, click Tasks on the menu bar, and select View Alert Details on the Tasks menu •...
  • Page 58 • Double-click the Problem File alert in the Alerts area of the Status screen: Figure 4~7 Problem File Alert Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 59: Fixing Problem Files

    Fixing Problem Files To see information about a problem file and fix the problem, Use one of the methods described in the previous section to open the Step 1: Problem Files window: Figure 4~8 Problem Files If the name of the problem file is too long to be displayed, the first and last few characters of the name are displayed.

  • Page 60: Mirra Status Tasks

    Click OK. Step 4: Mirra Status Tasks Configuring a Mirra Name or Advanced Network Settings To change the name of your Mirra or to enter advanced network settings, On the Status Tasks menu, click Configure. Step 1: The Mirra Configuration window opens: Figure 4~9 Mirra Configuration Window In the Mirra Configuration window, Step 2:...

  • Page 61: Setting/Changing An Access Password

    Setting/Changing an Access Password To set an Access Password if you don’t already have one or edit a password you selected previously, On the Status Tasks menu, click Set/Change Access Password. Step 1: The Folder Access Password window opens: Figure 4~10 Folder Access Password In the Access Password window, Step 2: •...

  • Page 62: Viewing Alert Details

    All alerts are deleted and the Alerts area closes. Viewing Alert Details To display the details of an alert, Double-click the alert. Step 1: — OR — In the Alerts area of the Status screen, select the alert to be viewed. On the Status Tasks menu, click View alert details.

  • Page 63: Chapter 5: Backing Up & Restoring Folders

    Chapter 5: Backing Up & Restoring Folders There are several reasons to use Mirra to back up important folders: • Your information is safe in the event of a computer crash. • Mirra saves up to eight versions of each file in a backed up folder. •...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Using The Backup & Restore Screen

    Using the Backup & Restore Screen The Backup & Restore screen displays the folders you’ve selected for backup on your Mirra and lists the files stored in them: Figure 5~1 Backup & Restore Screen Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 66 If other computers are connected to your Mirra, folders backed up from those computers are also displayed on your Backup & Restore screen: Figure 5~2 Backup & Restore Screen with Local Network To access the files contained in a backed up folder, In the list of backed up folders on the left, select the folder in which the file Step 1: resides.

  • Page 67: Displaying The Backup & Restore Tasks Menu

    Displaying the Backup & Restore Tasks Menu You can display the Backup & Restore Tasks menu in two ways: • Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Backup & Restore screen: Figure 5~3 Backup & Restore Tasks from the Menu Bar —...

  • Page 68: Selecting Folders For Backup

    • Click the Tasks button on the Backup & Restore screen: Figure 5~4 Tasks Button Selecting Folders for Backup Recommended Backups The folders listed in the Recommended Backups window are the ones most often selected for backup. Once these folders have been backed up, any files and folders you add to them are automatically backed up as well.
  • Page 69 To select folders for backup in the Recommended Backups window, On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, select Recommended Backups.: Step 1: Figure 5~5 Backup & Restore Tasks - Recommended Backups Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 70 The New Backups window opens with the Recommended Backups tab selected: Figure 5~6 Recommended Backups Select the folders you want to back up. Step 2: Click Back Up. Step 3: The New Backups window closes and a Configure Backup window opens for each folder you’ve selected: Figure 5~7 Configure Backup Mirra Manual for Macintosh...

  • Page 71: New Backups

    In each window, change the backup name if you wish and click Back Up. Step 4: The Backup & Restore screen lists the folders you’ve selected for backup: Figure 5~8 Backup & Restore Screen New Backups You can back up folders not listed in the Recommended Backups window in two ways: From the Backup &...

  • Page 72: From The Backup & Restore Tasks Menu

    From the Backup & Restore Tasks Menu To use the Backup & Restore Tasks menu to select folders for backup, On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, select New Backup: Step 1: Figure 5~9 Backup & Restore Tasks - New Backup Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 73 A New Backup window opens with the Other Folders tab selected: Figure 5~10 New Backup Select the folder to be backed up and click Back Up. Step 2: A Configure Backup window opens: Figure 5~11 Configure Backup Change the backup name if you wish and confirm that this is the folder to Step 3: be backed up.

  • Page 74: From The Finder

    From the Finder When you install the Mirra for Macintosh software, Mirra-specific entries are added to the Finder's shortcut menu. Although you aren't required to restart your computer after you install the Mirra software, these Mirra entries won't appear on the shortcut menu until you do restart..

  • Page 75: Excluding Folders During Initial Backup

    Benefit: • If you back up your home folder, any file or folder you add to the home folder (which includes your desktop) is automatically backed up. Drawback: • You cannot synchronize a folder from your Personal Server to your Macintosh in a folder that’s backed up.

  • Page 76: Excluding Folders After The Initial Backup

    The Excluded Folder(s) window opens: Figure 5~14 Excluded Folder(s) If you’re backing up your home folder, the Library/Caches folder is listed in the Excluded Folder(s) window. Click the + and - signs to add or remove folders from the Excluded Folders Step 2: list: •...
  • Page 77 On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, select Exclude Folder(s) from Step 2: Backup: Figure 5~15 Backup & Restore Tasks - Exclude Folder(s) from Backup The Excluded Folder(s) window opens: Figure 5~16 Excluded Folder(s) Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 78: Checking Backup Status On Your Computer

    Click the + and - signs to add or remove folders from the Excluded Folders Step 3: list: • To add a folder to the Excluded Folders list, click + and browse to the folder. • To remove a folder from the Excluded Folders list, select the folder in the list and click - .

  • Page 79: Opening Backups On Your Mirra From The Finder

    It takes a while to back up your folders for the first time because all the files in all your selected folders are being backed up at once. After the initial backup, keeping backups up to date is not as time consuming because only a few files change at any one time.

  • Page 80: Accessing Backups From Other Computers Connected To Your Mirra

    most recent activities. The Status Bar reflects current actions documented in the Activity Log. To view your Activity Log, Click the Activity Log tab. Step 1: The Activity Log opens: Figure 5~19 Activity Log Scroll through the Activity Log to see the 200 most recent actions Step 2: performed by your Mirra.
  • Page 81 — OR — the folder is password protected but its owner has given you the password. • If a folder is password protected and you don’t have the password but its owner has shared the folder with you, you can access it on the Sharing screen (see Managing Shared Folders for additional information).
  • Page 82 If an Access Password has been set, the Password Required window opens: Figure 5~21 Access Password Window • You’re asked to enter an access password for a password-protected folder from another computer or user only the first time you access that folder unless the password changes —...

  • Page 83: Copying Files From Another Computer Connected To Your Mirra

    The files contained in the selected folder are displayed. Copying Files from Another Computer Connected to Your Mirra If other computers have backed up folders to your Personal Server, you can copy those folders or the files in them to your computer using either the Restore to this Computer or the Save As menu option.
  • Page 84 • If the folder is not password protected, the Save Selected Folder As window opens. • If the folder is password protected, the Password Required window opens: Figure 5~24 Password Required Window Enter the Access Password and click OK. Step 3: If you have not obtained the password from the owner of this folder, you cannot proceed.

  • Page 85: 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 5~26 Backup & Restore Screen On the Tasks menu, click Save As.

  • Page 86: Restoring Folders After A Crash

    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. When you install and set up the Mirra software on the new computer and open the Backup & Restore screen, all your backed up folders are listed as residing on your previous computer.

  • Page 87: Backup & Restore Tasks

    A Restore to this Computer window opens: Figure 5~29 Restore to this Computer Select a location for the folder, change the folder name if you wish, and click 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 88: Removing A Folder From Backup

    The New Backup window opens. Select the folders you want to back up Step 2: A Configure Backup window opens for each folder. Click OK in each Configure Backup window. Step 3: Removing a Folder from Backup To stop backing up a folder, On the Backup &...

  • Page 89: Saving A File

    The Save Selected Folder window opens: Figure 5~31 Save Selected Folder Window Rename the folder if you wish and select the location at which you want it Step 3: saved. Click OK. Step 4: 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: Saving A File Version

    Click Save. Step 5: 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. Select the saved version for backup. Step 6: Saving a File Version File versions are sorted in the order in which each version was created, with the...

  • Page 91: Undeleting A File Or Folder

    Select the version of the file you want to save. Step 3: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Save Selected Version As. Step 4: The Save selected version as window opens: Figure 5~34 Save Selected Version As Rename the file if you wish and select the location at which you want it Step 5: saved.

  • Page 92: Restoring A Version Of A File

    To undelete a file or folder on your Personal Server, On the Backup & Restore screen, select the file or folder to be undeleted. Step 1: You can hold down the Command key to select muiltiple files or folders: Figure 5~35 Backup & Restore Screen with Deleted Folders On the Backup &...

  • Page 93: Restoring A Folder

    To restore an earlier version of a file, On the Backup & Restore screen, select the file to be restored. Step 1: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click View Version History. Step 2: Up to eight versions of this file are displayed. On the Backup &...

  • Page 94: Stopping A Restore

    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. Selecting Folders for Backup Select the restored folders for backup (see Step 7: Once you confirm that each folder has been completely restored and Step 8: backed up, delete the static copy from the Mirra to avoid confusion and redundancy.

  • Page 95: Opening A File In Finder

    You see the contents of the folder in the Finder: Figure 5~36 Backed Up Folder Opened in the Finder Opening a File in Finder If you have the Mirra application open on your computer, you can use it to open a file in Finder so you can work on it in its original application (i.e.

  • Page 96: Sharing A Folder Via The Web

    Sharing a Folder via the Web To share a folder via the web, On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Share via the Web. Step 1: The Share via the Web window opens. Select the folder to be shared, the recipients, and the folder permissions. Step 2: Click OK.

  • Page 97: Purging Files And Folders From Your Personal Server

    Purging Files and Folders from your Personal Server Purging Deleted Files from a Folder Use the Purge feature to free up space on your 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 98: Notes On Backing Up And Restoring Files And Folders

    On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Purge > Purge Old Versions of Step 3: File. All previous versions of this file are permanently removed from the folder; only the most recent version remains. Purging a Deleted Folder. Use the Purge feature to free up space on your Personal Server by permanently erasing deleted folders.

  • Page 99: Chapter 6: Sharing Folders

    Chapter 6: Sharing Folders Mirra’s Sharing feature allows you to share the files stored in backed up folders www.mirra.com both via the web at and locally with other computers connected to your 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.

  • Page 100: Displaying The Sharing Tasks Menu

    Displaying the Sharing Tasks Menu You can display the Sharing Tasks menu in two ways: • Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Sharing screen: Figure 6~2 Sharing Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar — OR — Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 101: Using The Sharing Screen

    • Click the Tasks button on the Sharing screen: Figure 6~3 Tasks Button Using the Sharing Screen The Sharing screen provides detailed information about folders you’re sharing with others and folders others have shared with you via the local network. In the Shared Folders pane: •...
  • Page 102 In the Contents pane on the right • File name • File size • Date file was last modified • File type (i.e. .doc, .jpeg) Figure 6~4 Sharing Screen You can share backed up folders in two ways: www.mirra.com Via the web through a free, password-protected account at Locally with any computer connected to your Mirra.

  • Page 103: Sharing Via The Web

    Sharing via the Web You use the Share via the Web window to select a folder to be shared, identify the people with whom to share it, regulate how the shared folder may be used, and send an email message to the people with whom you’re sharing: Figure 6~5 Share via the Web Opening the Share via the Web Window You can open the Share via the Web window in three ways:...
  • Page 104 The Sharing screen opens: Figure 6~6 Sharing Screen - No Shares Sharing Screen - Populated If you have not yet shared any folders, the Sharing screen is empty. If you’ve previously shared folders or have had folders shared with you, they’re listed here.

  • Page 105: From The Backup & Restore Screen

    The Share via the Web window opens: Figure 6~8 Share via the Web From the Backup & Restore Screen To open the Share via the Web window from the Backup and Restore screen, Click the Backup & Restore tab. Step 1: Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 106 The Backup & Restore screen opens: Figure 6~9 Backup and Restore Screen Select a folder to share from the list of backed up folders. Step 2: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Share via the Web. Step 3: Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 107: From The Finder

    The Share via the Web window opens with the name of the folder to be shared already entered: Figure 6~10 Share via the Web (Folder Name Entered) From the Finder To open the Share via the Web window from the Finder, Control-click a backed up folder.
  • Page 108 The shortcut menu appears: Figure 6~11 Shortcut Menu foldername From the shortcut menu, choose Share Folder “ ” via the Web. Step 2: If the folder has not already been backed up, Share Folder “foldername” via the Web is disabled on the menu.

  • Page 109: Using The Share Via The Web Window

    The Share via the Web window opens with the name of the folder to be shared already entered: Figure 6~12 Share via the Web (Folder Name Entered) Using the Share via the Web Window Selecting a Folder to Share Figure 6~13 Folder to Share If you’ve opened the window from the Backup &...

  • Page 110: Selecting Recipients To Share With

    The Browse for Folder window opens: Figure 6~14 Browse for Folder Window Listed are all the folders backed up on your Personal Server. Select the folder to be shared and click OK. Step 2: The name of the selected folder appears in the Folder to share field. Selecting Recipients to Share With Figure 6~15 Recipients to Share With Mirra Manual for Macintosh...

  • Page 111: Entering Addresses With The Apple Address Book

    The people with whom you share via the web are notified of the Share by email and are provided with a link to the Mirra web site, where they can quickly set up a free Mirra Web Account that allows them to access your folder. Entering Addresses with the Apple Address Book If you use Apple’s Address Book, you can use it to enter email addresses in the Recipients to share with field:...

  • Page 112: Typing Email Addresses

    The names appear in the Recipients to share with field of the Share via the Web window. Figure 6~17 Share via the Web Window with Addresses Typing Email Addresses To type in the email addresses of people with whom you want to share a folder, Type an email address (one address per line).

  • Page 113: Setting Folder Permissions

    Setting Folder Permissions Use the Allow recipients to area to set the permissions attached to the folder you’re sharing: • Write to folder: Recipients may download, edit. upload, and add files to or delete files from the shared folder. • Download images: Recipients may download full- size images.
  • Page 114 The people with whom you’re sharing a folder via the web receive an email containing your message and a link to the Mirra web site: Figure 6~20 Share a Folder Email Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 115: Sharing Via The Local Network

    Sharing via the Local Network You use the Share via the Local Network window to select a folder to be shared, identify the people connected to your Mirra with whom to share it, and regulate how the shared folder may be used: Figure 6~21 Share via the Local Network People with whom you share on your local network receive alerts on their Status screens informing them of your shared folder.

  • Page 116: From The Sharing Screen

    From the Sharing Screen To access the Share via the Local Network window from the Sharing screen, Click the Sharing tab. Step 1: The Sharing screen opens: Figure 6~22 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 117: From The Backup & Restore Screen

    The Share via the Local Network window opens: Figure 6~23 Share via the Local Network From the Backup & Restore Screen To access the Share via the Local Network window from the Backup & Restore screen, Click the Backup & Restore tab. Step 1: Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 118 The Backup & Restore screen opens: Figure 6~24 Backup and Restore Screen Select a backed up folder to share. Step 2: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Share via the Local Network. Step 3: Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 119: From The Finder

    The Share via the Local Network window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered: Figure 6~25 Share via the Local Network (Folder Name Entered) From the Finder To access the Share via the Local Network window from the Finder, Control-click on a backed up folder.
  • Page 120 The shortcut menu appears: Figure 6~26 Windows Dropdown Menu foldername From the dropdown menu, select Share Folder “ ” via the Local Step 2: Network. If the folder has not already been backed up, Share Folder “foldername” via the Web is disabled on the menu.

  • Page 121: Using The Share Via The Local Network Window

    The Share via the Local Network window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered: Figure 6~27 Share via the Local Network (Folder Name Entered) Using the Share via the Local Network Window Selecting a Folder to Share If you’ve opened the Share via the Local Network window from the Backup &...

  • Page 122: Selecting Recipients On The Local Network

    The Browse for Folder window opens: Figure 6~29 Browse for Folder Window Listed are all the folders backed up on your Personal Server. Select the folder to be shared and click OK. Step 2: The name of the selected folder appears in the Folder to share field. Selecting Recipients on the Local Network The Share via the Local Network window displays all the computers connected to your Personal Server and lists the users on each computer.

  • Page 123: Setting Folder Permissions

    Setting Folder Permissions Use the Allow recipients to area to set the permissions attached to the folder you’re sharing: • Write to folder: Recipients may download, edit. upload, and add files to or delete files from the shared folder. • Download images: Recipients may access this folder on the Mirra web site and download full-size images.

  • Page 124: Working With Synchronized Folders

    the Mirra appears as the most recent version even if it doesn’t contain the most recent edits. It’s possible (but unlikely) that the copy of the file on your computer containing your more recent edits may be overwritten by another person's edits. As a result, changes you made to the file may exist only in a previous version of the file no longer present on your computer, but still residing on the Mirra.
  • Page 125 A Synchronize to this Computer window explains what happens when you synchronize a folder to your computer: Figure 6~30 Synchronize to this Computer Click OK. Step 3: The Synchronize to window opens: Figure 6~31 Synchronize to Select the location on your computer at which you want to place the Step 4: synchronized folder.

  • Page 126: Stopping Synchronization

    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 127: Opening A Folder

    Opening a Folder To open a folder, On the Sharing screen, select the folder to be opened. Step 1: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Open. Step 2: Opening or Revealing a File or Folder in Finder Opening a file or folder in Finder is the equivalent of double-clicking the item in Finder to open it.

  • Page 128: Synchronizing Folders

    Synchronizing Folders 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 6~33 Synchronize to this Computer Click OK.

  • Page 129: Changing Web Shares

    Changing Web Shares To add or remove people from the list of recipients via the web or change the permissions you assigned to a folder, On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Change Who Shares via the Web. Step 1: Figure 6~34 Sharing Tasks Menu Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 130 The Share via the Web window opens: Figure 6~35 Share via the Web Displayed are the people with whom this folder is being shared and the permissions you’ve set for this folder. remove a name from the list of recipients to share with, click the box Step 2: preceding the name to deselect it.

  • Page 131: Changing Local Network Shares

    Changing Local Network Shares To add or remove people from the list of recipients on your local network or change the permissions you assigned to a folder, On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Change Who Shares via the Local Network: Step 1: Figure 6~36 Sharing Tasks Menu Mirra Manual for Macintosh...

  • Page 132: Saving A Folder

    The Share via the Local Network window opens: Figure 6~37 Share via the Local Network Displayed are the computers and/or the users with whom this folder is being shared and the permissions you’ve set for this folder. remove a name from the list of recipients to share with, click the box Step 2: preceding the name to deselect it.

  • Page 133: Saving A File

    The Save Selected Folder As window opens: Figure 6~38 Save Selected Folder As Window Rename the folder if you wish and select the location at which you want it Step 3: saved. 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 134: Saving A File Version

    Click Save. Step 5: 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. Bck up the saved version. Step 6: Saving a File Version File versions are sorted in the order in which each version was created, with the...

  • Page 135: Undeleting A File Or Folder

    Select the version of the file you want to save. Step 3: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Save Selected Version As. Step 4: The Save selected version as window opens: Figure 6~41 Save Selected Version As Rename the file if you wish and select the location at which you want it Step 5: saved.

  • Page 136: Restoring A Version Of A File

    To undelete a file or folder on your Personal Server, On the Sharing screen, select the file or folder to be undeleted. You can hold Step 1: down the Command key to select muiltiple files or folders: Figure 6~42 Sharing Screen with Deleted Folders On the Sharing Tasks menu, select Undelete Selected Items (or Undelete Step 2: Folder or Undelete File).

  • Page 137: Stopping A Restore

    To restore an earlier version of a file, On the Sharing screen, select the file to be restored. Step 1: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click View Version History. Step 2: Up to eight versions of this file are displayed. On the Sharing screen, select the file version to be restored.
  • Page 138 • Once you share a folder, any new files you add to it are automatically shared as well. Even if you turn off your PC and take it off the network, your Mirra continues to share those photos and files over your broadband connection. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 139: Chapter 7: Setting Up Web Access

    Chapter 7: Setting Up Web Access The Web Access screen provides information about your Web Account and lists the backed up folders that can be enabled for web access: Figure 7~1 Web Access Screen 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 www.mirra.com from any computer connected to the Internet by signing in at...
  • Page 140 • Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Web Access screen: Figure 7~2 Web Access Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar — OR — • Click the Tasks button on the Web Access screen: Figure 7~3 Tasks Button Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 141: Creating A Mirra Web Account

    Creating a Mirra Web Account www.mirra.com You must create a Mirra Web Account at before you can use the Web Access feature. If you did not create a Web Account during the Mirra software Setup, this is reflected in the Web Account Information area of the Web Access screen: Figure 7~4 Web Access Screen - No Mirra Web Account To create a Mirra Web Account,...
  • Page 142 The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens: Figure 7~5 Create a Mirra Web Account Enter your email address and click OK. Step 3: Check your email. Usually after a few minutes, you receive a message from Step 4: Mirra resembling the message shown below with a link to the Mirra web site: Figure 7~6 Create Account Email Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 143 If you don’t receive an email, check your Spam folder to be sure your Mirra email has not mistak- enly been identified as spam. If the email isn’t there, contact Mirra Technical Support at http:// support. mirra.com. 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:...

  • Page 144: Enabling Folders For Web Access

    The Mirra Thank You page opens: Figure 7~8 Thank You Page Enabling Folders for Web Access You can automatically enable or disable all backed up folders for web access or you can enable or disable folders on an individual basis. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...
  • Page 145 To set your preference for enabling folders for web access, Display the Web Access Tasks menu: Step 1: Figure 7~9 Web Access Tasks Menu Make the desired selection: Step 2: • Enable Access: Enable a currently disabled folder for web access. •...

  • Page 146: Web Access Tasks

    Web Access Tasks Troubleshooting a Web Access Connection To open online Help when troubleshooting connection problems, • On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Troubleshoot Web Access Connection. http:// Your browser opens and points to the appropriate Help item at www.mirra.com/help/2.2Mac/index.html#connectionDown.

  • Page 147: Auto-Enabling Web Access For New Backups

    Auto-enabling Web Access for New Backups To automatically enable folders for web access at the time they’re selected for backup, • On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Auto-enable Web Access for New Backups. Disabling Web Access for New Backups To automatically disable folders for web access at the time they’re selected for backup, •...

  • Page 148: 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 200 most recent actions performed by the Mirra as you work: Figure 8~1 Activity Log The Activity Log documents the actions performed by your Mirra: •...

  • Page 149: Displaying The Activity Log Tasks Menu

    Actions documented in the Activity Log are reflected in the Status Bar. Displaying the Activity Log Tasks Menu You can display the Activity Log Tasks menu in two ways: • Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Activity Log screen: Figure 8~2 Activity Log Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar —...
  • Page 150 • Click the Tasks button on the Activity Log screen: Figure 8~3 Tasks Button To view the Activity Log, • Click the Activity Log tab. The Activity Log opens. Listed are the 200 most recent events logged by Mirra, with the activity, status, file path, date, and time of each event. To clear the Activity Log, •...

  • Page 151: 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, www.mirra.com 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 152: Turning Off Your Personal Server

    The Mirra Details page displays the current status of all computers backed up to your Personal Server: Figure 9~2 Mirra Details Page 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.

  • Page 153: Returning To Factory Defaults

    process of shutting down, your backed up files can become corrupted. Wait until both lights beside the power button are off before disconnecting power. Returning to Factory Defaults Caution: Read the follows instructions carefully before you begin your factory reset. To erase the contents of your Personal Server and return all settings to the factory defaults, If possible, use your Mirra desktop application to remove all backups from...

  • Page 154: Changing A Mirra Web Account

    Changing a Mirra Web 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: Figure 9~3 Change/Create Account The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens. Figure 9~4 Create a Mirra Web Account Window Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2...

  • Page 155: Troubleshooting

    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 www.seagate.com...

  • Page 156: Index

    Index Access Password Access Password for a password-protected folder from another computer or user Accessing Backups from Other Computers on your Mirra Accessing the Mirra Screens Activity Log Adjusting Network Settings Administrator Privileges Advanced Network Settings Manual Addressing Apple Airport Express Apple Airport Extreme Backing Up &...
  • Page 157 Saving a File Saving a File Version Saving a Folder Selecting a Recommended Backup Sharing a Folder via the Local Network Sharing a Folder via the Web Stop Restoring Undeleting a File or Folder Viewing Previous Versions of a File Backup Status Changing a Mirra Account Changing Your Email Address...
  • Page 158 Displaying the Sharing Tasks Menu Displaying the Status Tasks Menu Displaying the Web Access Tasks Menu Enabling Folders for Web Access Excluding Folders after the Initial Backup Excluding Folders during Initial Backup File Versions Files Mirra Does Not Back Up Folder Permissions Folder-naming Issues Changing a Folder Name...
  • Page 159 Mirra Screens Activity Log Backup & Restore Screen Sharing Screen Status Screen with Alerts Web Access Screen Mirra Setup Wizard Folders Recommended for Backup Mirra Status Screen Alerts Free Disk Space Indicator Server - Computer Synchronization Mirra StatusTasks Configuring a Mirra Name or Advanced Network Settings Dismissing All Alerts Dismissing an Alert Setting/Changing an Access Password...
  • Page 160 From the Finder From the Sharing Screen Opening the "Share via the Web" Window From the Backup & Restore Screen From the Finder From the Sharing Screen Opening the Problem Files Window Organizing your Mirra Adjusting Network Settings Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing Backing Up to Multiple Mirras Changing Your Email Address Setting Mirra Preferences...
  • Page 161 Selecting Folders for Backup Backing Up your Home Folder Excluding Folders after the Initial Backup Excluding Folders during Initial Backup New Backups Recommended Backups Setting Folder Permissions Download images Write to folder Setting Mirra Preferences Setting Up Multiple Computers with One Mirra Setting Up Multiple Users on One Computer Setting Up the Mirra Software Creating a New Web Account...
  • Page 162 Notifying Web Share Recipients Opening the "Share via the Web" Window Selecting a Folder to Share Selecting Recipients to Share With Setting Folder Permissions Typing Email Addresses Using the Share via the Web Window Shipping Container Components Shortcut menu Status Bar Stopping Synchronization Synchronizing Folders Stopping Synchronization...
  • Page 163 Mirra StatusTasks Sharing Tasks Web Access Tasks Technical Support Online Support Telephone Support Troubleshooting Turning Off your Personal Server Using a Router Using an Apple AirPort Wireless Router Using Mirra Icons and Aliases Using the Mirra Widget Using Mirra with Mac OSX Fast User Switching Using the Backup &...

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