Using The Shared Storage; Using The Drive - Maxtor Shared Storage Plus+ User Manual

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Using the Shared Storage

Using the Drive

You can use your Maxtor Shared Storage Plus drive as you do any
hard drive that is either built-in or directly connected to your computer.
Maxtor Quick Start Software
The Maxtor Quick Start software is an intuitive tool that allows you to:
• Locate/discover Shared Storage Drives on your network
• Setup New User Accounts
• Backup and Restore Files from your computer
• Perform various tasks through its Drive Management options
To access this application, double - click the Maxtor Quick Start
shortcut icon located on your PC's desktop.
Note: To access the Maxtor Quick Start software when the shortcut
icon has been removed/deleted, click Start ➔ Program (all programs
for Windows XP) ➔ Maxtor Quick Start.
To Locate a Shared Storage Drive
1. Access the Maxtor Quick Start software.
2. Click the Locate button. The Quick Start software will open and
the Maxtor screen will appear, with the message: "Locating Shared
Storage Drive on the Network."
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