Seagate FreeAgent Desktop 1.5TB Manual de usuario
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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