Synchronizing Folders; Using Simple Sync - Maxtor BlackArmor User Manual

Synchronizing Folders

Sync is designed to synchronize files in one or more folders between two or more computers.
You can sync selected folders from one computer to your BlackArmor drive and then connect
the drive to another computer to complete the sync.
Files cannot be synchronized between computers running XP and those running Vista.
Note:
You have these Sync options:
Simple Sync:
Sync XP My Documents or Vista Personal Folder
Sync all file types
Sync automatically
Always overwrite older file versions
Make sure all computers participating in the Sync are set to precisely the same time to
Note:
ensure that Sync works properly.

Using Simple Sync

Simple Sync is pre-configured to automatically sync all file types in your XP My Documents
or Vista Personal Folder folder. Newer file versions always overwrite older versions.
To select Simple Sync,
Step 1: Click the Sync icon in the Maxtor Manager window.
Using Simple Sync
Maxtor Black Armor
Custom Sync:
Select one or more folders to sync
Select file types to include or exclude
Select automatic or manual sync
Set Sync and Copy & Replace Rules
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