Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 1.5TB Manuel utilisateur

FreeAgent for Windows

Contents

Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 1

Installing the Software ......................................................................................... 1

Using the System Tray Icon .............................................................................. 5

Restoring the System Tray Icon ............................................................... 6

Managing Your Drives........................................................................................................ 8

Adjusting the Power Setting ............................................................................ 8

Testing Your Drive .................................................................................................11

Updating Your Software .................................................................................... 14

Reading the LED Status Indicators ............................................................. 18

Backing Up & Restoring Folders ............................................................................ 20

Creating a Backup Plan ...................................................................................... 20

Using Simple Backup .................................................................................... 20

Creating a Custom Backup ....................................................................... 22

Managing Backup Settings .............................................................................. 29

Editing Backup Settings .............................................................................. 29

Deleting a Backup Plan ................................................................................ 34

Using Scheduled Backup ............................................................................ 36

Turning Off Scheduled Backup ........................................................ 36

Backing Up Manually .................................................................................... 37

Viewing the Backup Log ............................................................................ 39

Restoring Files ......................................................................................................... 41

Restoring an Historical Version .............................................................. 43

Restoring the Most Recent Version ..................................................... 44

Index......................................................................................................................................................i

Installing the Software 1

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Getting Started

The Drive Manager software offers these features:

•Backup & Restore to protect your data

•Utilities to control power management, drive diagnosis, and software updates

Installing the Software

To install the Drive Manager software,

Step 1. Connect your drive to your computer.

The Main Menu window opens:

Step 2: Click Install Drive Manager.

The Welcome window opens:

Figure 1: Main Menu

Installing the Software 2

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Step 3: Click Next.

The EULA language selection window opens:

Step 4: Select the language in which you want to read the License Agreement and click

Next.

The License Agreement window opens in the selected language:

Figure 2: Welcome

Figure 3: EULA Language Selection

Installing the Software 3

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Step 5: Click Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement.

The Choose Destination Location window opens:

Step 6: Accept the default destination location or click Browse to select a different

location.

Step 7: Click Next.

A Setup Status window keeps you informed as the installation proceeds:

Figure 4: License Agreement

Figure 5: Select a Destination

Installing the Software 4

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When the installation is complete, the InstallShield Wizard Complete window

opens:

Step 8: Click Finish.

A Drive Manager icon appears on your desktop:

Figure 6: Setup Status

Figure 7: InstallShield Wizard Complete

Using the System Tray Icon 5

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The Drive Manager application opens:

Using the System Tray Icon

You can use the system tray icon to check the status of your drive and to access the drive

features.

Step 1. To check the status of your drive, roll your mouse over the system tray icon:

The information popup confirms the drive’s status and identifies the drive letter.

The color of the system tray icon conveys this information:

Figure 8: Drive Manager Application

Figure 9: System Tray Icons

Using the System Tray Icon 6

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Note: When a backup has failed, the red icon continues to display until the next successful

backup.

Step 2: To display the Drive Manager menu, click the system tray icon:

Step 3: Select the feature you want to access or select Exit to close the menu (the Drive

Manager application remains open).

Restoring the System Tray Icon

If you select Exit from the System Tray menu, the Drive Manager icon disappears from the

System Tray.

Figure 10: System Tray Icon Information

Figure 11: System Tray Popup Menu

Table 1: Using your Mouse with the System Tray Icon

Click the system tray icon to • Launch Drive Manager

• Back Up Now

• View Backup Log

• Edit Backup Settings

• Exit

Run your mouse over the icon to show • Status Information

• Status for Multiple Events

Using the System Tray Icon 7

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Step 1. To restore the icon to the System Tray, go to

Start > Programs > Maxtor > Drive Manager Icon

Figure 12: Restore System Tray Icon

Adjusting the Power Setting 8

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Managing Your Drives

The My Drives window provides a central point from which to manage your drives. It

displays all Seagate and Maxtor drives connected to your computer:

The Command panel across the top of the window allows you to access your drive features

and manage drive utilities.

In the My Drives window,

Step 1. Select a device.

Step 2: Click an option in the Command panel.

Note: External drives are automatically detected and listed in the My Drives window. It can take

a few seconds for the Drive Manager software to detect your devices. If a device doesn’t

appear, make sure it’s properly connected and turned on.

Adjusting the Power Setting

You can choose how long your drive should remain inactive before it goes into power-

saving mode.

Figure 1: My Drives

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