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1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. Minimum System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 7
1.1.1. Windows ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.2. Mac .................................................................................................................................. 7
1.1.3. Router ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.2. Box Content ................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3. Views of the Drive ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.1. Rear View .......................................................................................................................... 9
1.4. LED Behavior ............................................................................................................................... 10
1.5. Specifications and Services ............................................................................................................ 11
2. Setting Up the Internet Space 2 ................................................................................. 12
2.1. Power on the Drive ....................................................................................................................... 13
2.2. Setup and Personal Portal Creation ................................................................................................ 14
2.3. Turning Off the Drive .................................................................................................................... 15
3. Connecting to Your Web Portal ................................................................................. 16
3.1. Home Access ............................................................................................................................... 17
3.2. Away from Home Access ............................................................................................................... 18
4. Uploading Files ......................................................................................................... 19
4.1. About Folders .............................................................................................................................. 19
4.2. Transferring Files from a Computer via the Web Portal .................................................................... 20
4.3. Transferring Files from a Computer via the Finder/Windows Explorer ................................................ 20
5. Connecting a Printer ................................................................................................. 21
5.1. Windows Users ............................................................................................................................ 21
5.2. Mac Users ................................................................................................................................... 22
6. About HipServ Web Portal Interface .......................................................................... 24
6.1. Starting the HipServ Application ..................................................................................................... 24
6.2. Landing Page and Main Menu ....................................................................................................... 24
6.3. Media Library page ...................................................................................................................... 25
6.3.1. Displaying the Media Library page ..................................................................................... 25
6.4. Media Sources Section .................................................................................................................. 25
6.4.1. FamilyLibrary ................................................................................................................... 25
6.4.2. MyLibrary ........................................................................................................................ 26
6.4.3. MyComputers .................................................................................................................. 26
6.4.4. Selecting a Folder ............................................................................................................ 26
6.4.5. Expanding and Collapsing a Folder ................................................................................... 27
6.4.6. Displaying the Menu ........................................................................................................ 27
6.4.7. Adding a Folder ............................................................................................................... 27
6.4.8. Deleting a Folder ............................................................................................................. 28
6.4.9. Uploading Files ............................................................................................................... 28
6.4.10. Viewing Details ................................................................................................................ 29
6.4.11. Opening a Folder ............................................................................................................ 29
6.4.12. Moving a Folder .............................................................................................................. 29
6.4.13. Copying a Folder ............................................................................................................. 30
6.4.14. Renaming a Folder ........................................................................................................... 30
6.4.15. Adding Files to an Album .................................................................................................. 30
6.4.16. Allowing Downloads ......................................................................................................... 31
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1.3.1. Rear View .......................... 9 1.4. LED Behavior ..........................10 1.5. Specifications and Services ......................11 2. Setting Up the Internet Space 2 ................. 12 2.1. Power on the Drive ........................13 2.2. Setup and Personal Portal Creation ....................14 2.3.
  • Page 2 LaCie Internet Space 2 Table of Contents User Manual page 2 6.4.17. Sharing with Family ......................32 6.4.18. Sharing with Friends ......................32 6.4.19. Setting Up Contacts ......................33 6.4.20. Sharing with Everyone ...................... 34 6.4.21. Sharing with Media Players ....................35 6.4.22.
  • Page 3 9.4. Playing Songs with an iTunes Client ....................71 9.5. HipServ Pictures Wizard ........................ 71 10. Troubleshooting ......................72 10.1. Manual Updates......................... 72 11. Contacting Customer Support ................... 74 11.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts ....................75 12. Warranty Information ....................76...

  • Page 4: User Manual

    This Class A digital apparatus meets all re- ■ Modifications to this product not autho- quirements of the Canadian Interference- rized by LaCie could void the FCC & In- Causing Equipment Regulations. dustry Canada regulations and negate your authority to operate the product.

  • Page 5: Health And Safety Precautions

    (even through a window). Inversely, plac- serve natural resources and ensure that it is Once formatted, the actual available storage ing your LaCie Internet Space 2 in an en- recycled in a manner that protects human capacity varies depending on operating envi- vironment that is too cold or humid may health and the environment.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Internet connection, whenever you want to access it. The Internet Space 2’s universal accessibility is achieved thanks to the HipServ software, which will allow you to launch the browser- based administration and to transfer files to the drive from your computer.

  • Page 7: Minimum System Requirements

    Internet, but allows safe ■ Minimum free disk space: 600MB recommended data through ports. The LaCie Internet Space 2 requires ports 21 ■ Ethernet switch or router (FTP), 22 (SSH), 80 (HTTP) and 443 (HTTPS) to be available and unblocked.

  • Page 8: Box Content

    LaCie Internet Space 2 Introduction User Manual page 8 1.2. Box Content LaCie Internet Space 2 External power supply Ethernet cable Quick Install Guide Utilities CD-ROM IMPORTANT INFO: Please save your packaging. In the event that the drive should need to be repaired or serviced, it must be returned...

  • Page 9: Views Of The Drive

    LaCie Internet Space 2 Introduction User Manual page 9 1.3. Views of the Drive 1.3.1. Rear View Power button Power supply Ethernet port USB port (for external hard drive connection) Fig. 01...

  • Page 10: Led Behavior

    LaCie Internet Space 2 Introduction User Manual page 10 1.4. LED Behavior The front LED changes to indicate different drive behavior (Fig. 02). The following table sums up these behaviors. LED Behavior Indication Drive is turned off Blue: Fast blinking...

  • Page 11: Specifications And Services

    ■ Upload a file from the mobile device to a folder in the Media Library ■ Download a file from an album or folder to the mobile de- vice Once you set up the LaCie Internet Space 2, you can access it from a mobile device by going to http://www.myhipserv.com/ mobile.

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Internet Space 2

    User Manual page 12 2. Setting Up the Internet Space 2 Follow these steps to get your Internet Space 2 up and running: 2.1. Power on the Drive 2.2. Setup and Personal Portal Creation Once you’ve completed these installation steps, move on to section 3.

  • Page 13: Power On The Drive

    Setting Up the Internet Space 2 User Manual page 13 2.1. Power on the Drive 1. Connect the power supply to a wall outlet and to the LaCie Internet Space 2 (Fig. 03). 2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the LaCie Internet Space 2 (Fig.

  • Page 14: Setup And Personal Portal Creation

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Before you start, make sure your router is working and connected to the Internet and that you can ac- cess the Internet from the computer you’ll use to set up your LaCie Internet Space 2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If your router is not UPnP-en-...

  • Page 15: Turning Off The Drive

    2.3. Turning Off the Drive Click and hold the power button for three seconds. The blue LED will blink while the Internet Space 2 quits its services. As soon as the blue LED turns off, the drive has shut down.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Your Web Portal

    3.1. Home Access for details on launching the portal. If you want to access the Internet Space 2 from a computer where you haven’t installed the HipServ Agent (i.e. you are on the road), see section 3.2. Away from Home Access for details on launching the portal.

  • Page 17: Home Access

    Because the HipServ Application uses a web-based interface, it works the same with different computers and browsers. The HipServ Application is available if the Internet Space 2 is located locally on your home network, or remotely across the Internet.

  • Page 18: Away From Home Access

    As a result, the HipServ Application is available if the Internet Space 2 is located locally on your home network, or remotely across the Internet.

  • Page 19: Uploading Files

    ■ To transfer files using the Web Portal (HipServ Application), see section 4.2. Transferring Files from a Computer via the Web Por- tal. 4.1. About Folders When you access the storage on the Internet Space 2, you will see the following folders, which cannot be modified (Fig. 17): Fig. 17...

  • Page 20: Transferring Files From A Computer Via The Web Portal

    Windows Explorer To accomplish this kind of transfer, the HipServ Agent will create an SMB connection, which will allow you to drag-and-drop your files from your computer to the Internet Space 2. 1. First, open HipServ Agent: Windows Users: Launch the HipServ Agent from the Start Menu (Start >...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Printer

    5. Connecting a Printer This section describes how to connect a USB printer to the LaCie Internet Space 2. This way all computers on the home network can share the printer. Note that only printing is supported. If you have a multi-function printer, scanning is not supported.

  • Page 22: Mac Users

    LaCie Internet Space 2 Connecting an External USB Hard Drive User Manual page 22 5.2. Mac Users 1. Connect a USB cable from the printer to the LaCie Internet Space 2. 2. Go to System Preferences > Printer & Fax (Fig. 24).
  • Page 23 LaCie Internet Space 2 Connecting an External USB Hard Drive User Manual page 23 6. Select the printer model in Print Using, and then click Add. The first time you print, you will be prompted for your user name and password.

  • Page 24: About Hipserv Web Portal Interface

    Because the HipServ Application uses a web-based interface, it works the same with different computers and browsers. The HipServ Application is available if the LaCie Internet Space 2 is located locally on the home network, or remotely across the Internet.

  • Page 25: Media Library Page

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 25 6.3. Media Library page Media Library page allows you to organize your files using fold- ers, and share files using albums. The Media Library page has the...

  • Page 26: Mylibrary

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 26 6.4.2. MyLibrary MyLibrary folder contains your private MyDocuments, MyMusic, Upload files MyPhotos MyVideos subfolders. Each user has their own MyLi- brary folders, and only you can access your folders. They can be...

  • Page 27: Expanding And Collapsing A Folder

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 27 6.4.5. Expanding and Collapsing a Folder Expanding a folder shows its subfolders. To expand a folder, click the right arrow ( ) beside the folder name. Collapsing a folder hides its subfolders. This is useful if many folders are open, and you want to reduce clutter on the screen.

  • Page 28: Deleting A Folder

    6.4.8. Deleting a Folder Deleting a folder removes it and all its files and subfolders from the LaCie Internet Space 2. Delete folders carefully! To delete a folder, select it, and then click the Delete Folder icon ). You can also select the folder, display the menu, and then select Delete.

  • Page 29: Viewing Details

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 29 6.4.10. Viewing Details Viewing details shows information about the selected folder, and allows you to edit it. To view details, select the folder, display the menu, and then select View Details.

  • Page 30: Copying A Folder

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 30 6.4.13. Copying a Folder Copying a folder puts it in an additional location, along with its subfolders and files, while keeping the original folder. If the new location is within FamilyLibrary, the folder will be accessible to all users (unless the user’s account blocks access).

  • Page 31: Allowing Downloads

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 31 Creating a New Unshared Album You can add the contents of a folder to a new album that only you can see. The folder can be shared later.

  • Page 32: Sharing With Family

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 32 6.4.17. Sharing with Family Sharing an album with family makes it available to the other HipServ users, unless their account blocks access. See 6.8.11. Add New User. The album will appear in their Albums page.

  • Page 33: Setting Up Contacts

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 33 Emailing your Friends When you share an album with friends, HipServ can send them an email notification that contains a link to the album. To email your friends, you must first set up your contacts, as de- scribed below.

  • Page 34: Sharing With Everyone

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 34 Setting up the Contact List To add a friend to the contact list, select the friend in the Address Book list, and then click >>. To remove a friend from the contact list, select the friend in the...

  • Page 35: Sharing With Media Players

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 35 6.4.21. Sharing with Media Players Sharing files with media players allows media players on your home network to detect and access content within the album. The me- dia player must support the UPnP-AV, DLNA or Windows Media Connect standard.

  • Page 36: Playing Songs

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 36 6.4.24. Playing Songs Playing songs plays the music within the folder. Songs within sub- folders are not played, nor are images, videos and documents. To play songs, select the folder, display the menu, and then select Autoplay.

  • Page 37: Albums Section

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 37 6.5. Albums Section Albums section shows the albums you have created, and allows you to edit them. To view your family’s albums (i.e. shared albums created by the other users), select...

  • Page 38: Adding An Album

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 38 6.5.5. Adding an Album To add an album, click the New Album icon ( ). Enter the Name of the album and an optional Description. Select the theme, and set the sharing options.

  • Page 39: Playing Songs

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 39 6.5.9. Playing Songs Playing songs plays the music within the album. Images, videos and documents are not played. To play songs, select the album, display the menu, and then select Autoplay.

  • Page 40: Files Section

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 40 6.6. Files Section Files section shows the subfolders and files within the selected folder, or the files within the selected album. 6.6.1. Filtering Files Filtering the files specifies which file types will appear.

  • Page 41: Searching For Files And Folders

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 41 6.6.3. Searching for Files and Folders Searching for files and folders checks all the folders you have access to, and displays items with captions, tags or file names that match the search criteria.

  • Page 42: Displaying The Menu

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 42 6.6.6. Displaying the Menu The HipServ Application has a menu with commands for working with files. You can display the menu in Thumbnail view or List view.

  • Page 43: Adding Tags

    Tags box of the Details section. Tags allow you to describe each file on your LaCie Internet Space 2. If you tag files consistently, you will be able to find them more easily, especially as their number grows over time.

  • Page 44: Removing A File

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 44 6.6.11. Removing a File Removing a file deletes it from the album, but leaves the file in the original folder. You can remove multiple files at once.

  • Page 45: Renaming A File

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 45 6.6.14. Renaming a File Renaming a file changes its name. You can only rename a file within a folder. To rename a file, start by selecting its folder. Select the file, display the menu, and then select Rename.

  • Page 46: Downloading A File

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 46 6.6.17. Downloading a File Downloading a file retrieves the original full-resolution version of the file. You can select multiple files for downloading at once. To download a file, select it, display the menu, and then select Download.

  • Page 47: Playing A Song

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 47 6.6.19. Playing a Song Playing a song plays the music within the folder or album, starting with the selected song. To play a song, double-click it. You can also select the song, display the menu, and then select Play.

  • Page 48: Albums Page

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 48 6.7. Albums Page An album is a group of related pictures, music, videos and docu- ments. The album has a theme, which sets the mood by displaying background graphics.

  • Page 49: Setting The View

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 49 6.7.5. Setting the View Show first picture Full screen Setting the view controls how the album will display files. Show previous picture Pause/play slideshow To set the view, select...

  • Page 50: Playing A Video

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 50 6.7.8. Playing a Video Playing a video shows the video. To play a video, double-click it. Play/pause video The toolbar, illustrated at right, allows you control the playback (Fig.

  • Page 51: Preferences Page

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 51 6.8. Preferences Page The administrator can set up user, server and administration prefer- ences. Where noted, some preferences are available to all users. Other preferences require administrator permission.
  • Page 52 LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 52 What to do when a file already exists What to do when a file already exists box sets the behavior if you copy or move a file to a folder that already contains a file with the same name.

  • Page 53: Diskspace

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 53 6.8.4. Diskspace All users can view the amount of space on the LaCie Internet Space (Fig. 52). Used – The Used field shows how much disk space is occupied. ■...

  • Page 54: Registration

    Workgroup name Workgroup name box sets the name of the workgroup. The workgroup gives the computers on your home network access to the LaCie Internet Space 2 through Explorer/Finder, and to the USB printer optionally connected. 6.8.7. Registration Fig. 55 The administrator can change the name of the Internet Space 2 (Fig.

  • Page 55: Lan Connection

    Space 2. Obtain IP Address Automatically Obtain IP address automatically list controls whether the LaCie Internet Space 2 obtains a dynamic IP address from the router. Fig. 57 Yes – The LaCie Internet Space 2 automatically obtains a dy- ■...
  • Page 56 No. Gateway The Gateway box sets the IP address of the device that routes data from the LaCie Internet Space 2 to the Internet (i.e. the router). The Gateway box only appears if Obtain IP address automatically is set to No.

  • Page 57: Date And Time

    About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 57 6.8.10. Date and Time The administrator can set the date and time for the LaCie Internet Space 2. Set Date and Time from the Internet Set date and time from the Internet list controls where the LaCie Internet Space 2 obtains the date and time.

  • Page 58: Add New User

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 58 6.8.11. Add New User The administrator can add new users. This way each user in your family can have their own MyLibrary folders (Fig. 62). Account User Name Account User Name box sets the name of the user.

  • Page 59: Edit User

    LaCie Internet Space 2 About HipServ Web Portal Interface User Manual page 59 6.8.12. Edit User The administrator can edit user accounts (Fig. 63). Account User Name Account User Name list contains the users added previously, and allows you to select the account to edit.

  • Page 60: Shut Down

    USB hard drive to back up your Internet Space 2, see section Backup onto USB Disk. 6.8.16. Computers Backup The Internet Space 2 can be used to back up your computer if you are using Windows Backup or Time Machine (Fig. 66). From this section, activate the service by clicking the check box and creating a password.

  • Page 61: Desktopmirror (Backup Application)

    DesktopMirror will back up the files in one direction, from the com- puter to the LaCie Internet Space 2. It will back up the files in the list- ed folders, using the settings in the Schedule tab.

  • Page 62: Starting Desktopmirror

    LaCie Internet Space 2 DesktopMirror (Backup Application) User Manual page 62 7.1. Starting DesktopMirror During the setup process in chapter 2, you installed HipServ Agent, which provides you a quick way to launch the other HipServ soft- ware, including the Desktop Mirror.

  • Page 63: Configuring Backup

    Backup Removing a folder will exclude the folder, its files, and its subfolders from subsequent backups. It will be deleted from the LaCie Internet Space 2 when backup next runs. To remove a folder, select the folder to remove from the backup.

  • Page 64: Viewing The Report

    LaCie Internet Space 2 DesktopMirror (Backup Application) User Manual page 64 7.5. Viewing the Report A report is generated after every backup or restore event. The report is added to the top of the Backup Activity log. Viewing the report shows the most recent addition to the log.

  • Page 65: Changing Account Settings

    If you select Backup at program startup, DesktopMirror backs up the files when started. This way you control when backups occur. Fig. 71 7.12. Advanced Tab Select the Advanced tab to view the backup folder on the LaCie Internet Space 2 (Fig. 72). Fig. 72...

  • Page 66: Synchronization Mode

    7.13. Synchronization Mode You can use DesktopMirror’s Synchronization Mode to copy files both ways – from your Internet Space 2 to your computer and from your computer to the Internet Space 2. Using synchronization, if you back up a folder using DesktopMirror, and then upload additional files to that folder, the files will be cop- ied automatically to your computer.

  • Page 67: Backup Onto Usb Disk

    8. Backup onto USB Disk The Internet Space 2 allows you to connect an external USB hard drive in order to back up files located on the Internet Space 2. Using this feature, if files on the Internet Space 2 are damaged or acciden- tally deleted, you can restore them to their original locations.

  • Page 68: External Hard Drive: Connection

    8.1. External Hard Drive: Connection Before you can back up files, you need to connect a hard drive to your Internet Space 2 via the USB port on the back. LaCie recom- mends that you use a hard drive that is USB 2.0 compatible.

  • Page 69: External Hard Drive: Backup

    8.3. External Hard Drive: Restoring Files If you accidentally delete files from your Internet Space 2 or if you make modifications to files that you want to undo, you can restore backed up files on your external hard drive to their original locations on the Internet Space 2 with just a couple of clicks.

  • Page 70: Other Services

    9.1. iTunes Computers can use iTunes to access music stored in the iTunes li- brary on the LaCie Internet Space 2. These iTunes clients must be connected to the same home network as the LaCie Internet Space 2. They cannot access the iTunes library remotely across the Internet.

  • Page 71: Playing Songs With An Itunes Client

    HipServ Pictures Wizard uploads images directly to the LaCie Internet Space 2. It starts when you attach a digital camera to your PC. It also starts if you insert a memory card into your PC. The wizard allows you to choose the destination folder for the im- ages, whether to rename the files, and whether to delete the images from the camera.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    72 10. Troubleshooting In the event that your LaCie Internet Space 2 is not working correctly, please take a look at the following Troubleshooting sections and at the FAQs published on our web site – www.lacie.com. One of these FAQs may provide an answer to your specific question.
  • Page 73 (I.e. “MichaelScott” is different than “mi- chaelscott”) I am not able to set up my Internet Space 2 even though all the re- Make sure the computer you used for setup is correctly connected to quired ports are unblocked.

  • Page 74: Contacting Customer Support

    If you have asked yourself all of the pertinent questions in the trou- bleshooting checklist, and you still can’t get your LaCie drive to work properly, contact us at www.lacie.com. Before contacting us, make sure that you are in front of your computer and that you have the...

  • Page 75: Lacie Technical Support Contacts

    LaCie Internet Space 2 Contacting Customer Support User Manual page 75 11.1. LaCie Technical Support Contacts LaCie Asia LaCie Australia Contact us at: Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/asia/contact/ http://www.lacie.com/au/contact/ LaCie Belgium LaCie Canada Contact us at: Contact us at: http://www.lacie.com/be/contact/ (Français) http://www.lacie.com/caen/contact/ (English)

  • Page 76: Warranty Information

    LaCie, may provide their own warranties nal box and shipped with postage prepaid. to the end user purchaser, but LaCie, in so far as permitted by law, provides their products “as is”. Software distributed by LaCie with or...

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