User manual SEAGATE MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II

[. . . ] MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II " User's Guide MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II USER'S GUIDE Contents Windows Installation Introduction . 17 Shutting Down Your Shared Storage II 17 Resetting Your Shared Storage II . Changes are periodically made to the information herein which will be incorporated in revised editions of this publication. Maxtor may make changes or improvements to the product(s) described in this publication at any time and without notice. [. . . ] When created, the word "Success" will appear near the help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will appear on the desktop. 2. At this point, the account is created (this may take a few minutes to complete). When created, the word "Success" will appear near the help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will appear on the desktop. 7. Double-click the shortcut to view its contents. PAGE 26 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Creating a Private/Business User Account 1. From the main EasyManage screen, click the Create a User Account button. When created, the word "Success" will appear near the help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will appear on the desktop. 2. At this point, the account is created (this may take a few minutes to complete). When created, the word "Success" will appear near the help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will appear on the desktop. Double-click the shortcut to view its contents. Using Shared Folders to Connect to User Accounts There are two (2) methods for connecting to User Accounts. This section provides you with the steps for connecting a Public or Private User: Method 1 ­ Connect a Public User Account 1. From the main EasyManage screen, click the Connect to a User Account button. The Connect to User Account window is displayed. From the main EasyManage screen, click the Create a User Account button. When connected the word "Success" will appear near the help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will appear on the desktop. 2. At this point, the account is created (this may take a few minutes to complete). PAGE 27 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II MACINTOSH INSTALLATION Method 2 ­ Connect a Private User Account 1. From the main EasyManage screen, click the Connect to a User Account button. Drag and SortTM Drag and sort is an easy and powerful way to sort files on your Shared Storage Drive. When you drag a group of files to the Shared Storage Drive icon, each file is automatically sorted into a specific folder, based on its file type. It is turned on by default when you install the Shared Storage Drive software. You may also control this setting using the Drag and Sort button in the main EasyManage screen. The Connect to User Account window is displayed. When connected the word "Success" will appear near the help button and a shortcut to the shared folder for this user account will appear on the desktop of your Macintosh. Note: Drag and Sort can also be enabled and/or disabled from the Settings ­ Drag and Sort menu. Folders and their Sorted File Types Two types of folder sets exist on your Shared Storage Drive: ­ "My" folders - a set of folders unique to each user. Files dragged to a user-specific shared folder are sorted into the "My" Personal Folders. Files dragged to the Public shared folder are sorted into the "Our" Public Folders. [. . . ] Click the Safely Remove button next to the device that you would like to unplug. A message will appear stating that you can remove the selected device. Click Done to return to the Configure Your USB Devices page. PAGE 48 MAXTOR SHARED STORAGE II WEB USER INTERFACE System Status Online Help Your Shared Storage Drive has advanced help features. To access these files, click on the Online Help link at the bottom of the drive file screen. Overview Use the System Status page to get a summary of your Maxtor Shared Storage Drive, including IP address, Users and Shares, USB Devices and Printers attached to the unit. [. . . ]