Seagate Mirra Setup Guide

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 1Chapter 1: IntroductionThis manual provides information about how to connect your Mirra™ Personal Server and i

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 91Displaying the Sharing Tasks MenuYou can display the Sharing Tasks menu in two ways:• Click Tasks on the menu

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 92• Click the Tasks button on the Sharing screen:Figure 6~3 Tasks ButtonUsing the Sharing ScreenThe Sharing sc

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 93In the Contents pane on the right• File name• File size• Date file was last modified• File type (i.e. .doc, .

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 94Sharing via the Web You use the Share via the Web window to select a folder to be shared, identify the people

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 95The Sharing screen opens:Figure 6~6 Sharing Screen - No Shares Sharing Screen - Populated

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 96The Share via the Web window opens:Figure 6~8 Share via the WebFrom the Backup & Restore ScreenTo open t

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 97The Backup & Restore screen opens:Figure 6~9 Backup and Restore ScreenStep 2: Select a folder to share f

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 98The Share via the Web window opens with the name of the folder to be shared already entered:Figure 6~10 Shar

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 99The shortcut menu appears:Figure 6~11 Shortcut MenuStep 2: From the shortcut menu, choose Share Folder “fold

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 100The Share via the Web window opens with the name of the folder to be shared already entered:Figure 6~12 Sha

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 2Network RequirementsYour Personal Server must be connected to a router or hub with an open Ethernet port. If y

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 101The Browse for Folder window opens:Figure 6~14 Browse for Folder WindowListed are all the folders backed u

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 102The people with whom you share via the web are notified of the Share by email and are provided with a link t

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 103The names appear in the Recipients to share with field of the Share via the Web window.Figure 6~17 Share vi

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 104Setting Folder PermissionsUse the Allow recipients to area to set the permissions attached to the folder you

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 105The people with whom you’re sharing a folder via the web receive an email containing your message and a link

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 106Sharing via the Local NetworkYou use the Share via the Local Network window to select a folder to be shared,

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 107From the Sharing ScreenTo access the Share via the Local Network window from the Sharing screen,Step 1: Clic

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 108The Share via the Local Network window opens:Figure 6~23 Share via the Local NetworkFrom the Backup & R

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 109The Backup & Restore screen opens:Figure 6~24 Backup and Restore ScreenStep 2: Select a backed up folde

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 110The Share via the Local Network window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered:Figure 6~2

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 3Chapter 2: Connecting the ComponentsUsing a RouterYou should have a router on your network for several reason

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 111The shortcut menu appears:Figure 6~26 Windows Dropdown MenuStep 2: From the dropdown menu, select Share Fol

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 112The Share via the Local Network window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered:Figure 6~2

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 113The Browse for Folder window opens:Figure 6~29 Browse for Folder WindowListed are all the folders backed u

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 114Setting Folder PermissionsUse the Allow recipients to area to set the permissions attached to the folder you

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 115the Mirra appears as the most recent version even if it doesn’t contain the most recent edits. It’s possible

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 116A Synchronize to this Computer window explains what happens when you synchronize a folder to your computer:F

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 117 Stopping SynchronizationIf you no longer want the changes you make to your copy of a folder to be reflected

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 118Opening a FolderTo open a folder,Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the folder to be opened.Step 2: On th

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 119Synchronizing FoldersTo synchronize a folder that’s been shared with you,Step 1: On the Sharing screen, sele

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 120Changing Web SharesTo add or remove people from the list of recipients via the web or change the permissions

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 4Apple Airport ExpressThe Apple Airport Express has no LAN Ethernet ports, so there’s no way to connect your Pe

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 121The Share via the Web window opens:Figure 6~35 Share via the WebDisplayed are the people with whom this fol

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 122 Changing Local Network SharesTo add or remove people from the list of recipients on your local network or c

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 123The Share via the Local Network window opens:Figure 6~37 Share via the Local NetworkDisplayed are the compu

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 124The Save Selected Folder As window opens:Figure 6~38 Save Selected Folder As WindowStep 3: Rename the folde

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 125Step 5: Click Save.The file is saved at the selected location.The new copy of a file is not automatically ba

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 126Step 3: Select the version of the file you want to save.Step 4: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Save Select

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 127To undelete a file or folder on your Personal Server,Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the file or folde

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 128To restore an earlier version of a file,Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the file to be restored.Step 2

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 129• Once you share a folder, any new files you add to it are automatically shared as well. Even if you turn of

Mirra Manua l f or Macint os h Release 2.2 130Chapter 7: Setting Up Web AccessThe Web Access screen provides information about your Web Account and li

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 5Setting Up Multiple ComputersIf you already have multiple computers sharing a broadband Internet connection, y

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 131• Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Web Access screen:Figure 7~2 Web Access Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar—

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 132Creating a Mirra Web AccountYou must create a Mirra Web Account at www.mirra.com before you can use the Web

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 133The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens:Figure 7~5 Create a Mirra Web AccountStep 3: Enter your email a

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 134 If you don’t receive an email, check your Spam folder to be sure your Mirra email has not mistak-enly be

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 135The Mirra Thank You page opens:Figure 7~8 Thank You PageEnabling Folders for Web AccessYou can automaticall

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 136To set your preference for enabling folders for web access,Step 1: Display the Web Access Tasks menu:Figure

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 137Web Access TasksTroubleshooting a Web Access ConnectionTo open online Help when troubleshooting connection p

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 138Auto-enabling Web Access for New BackupsTo automatically enable folders for web access at the time they’re s

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 139Chapter 8: Reading the Activity LogThe Activity Log tracks activity as it occurs on your Personal Server and

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 140Actions documented in the Activity Log are reflected in the Status Bar.Displaying the Activity Log Tasks Men

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 6Connecting your Mirra to a Power SourceTo connect your Mirra to a power source,Step 1: Plug the appropriate en

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 141• Click the Tasks button on the Activity Log screen:Figure 8~3 Tasks ButtonTo view the Activity Log,• Click

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 142Chapter 9: Managing Your MirraChecking the Backup Status of all ComputersTo review the status of all compute

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 143The Mirra Details page displays the current status of all computers backed up to your Personal Server:Figure

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 144process of shutting down, your backed up files can become corrupted. Wait until both lights beside the power

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 145Changing a Mirra Web AccountTo change the Web Account associated with your Personal Server, Step 1: In the W

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 146Step 2: Enter the email address of the new account and click OK.Shortly you’ll receive a confirmation email

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Index iIndexAAccess Password 19, 73Access Password for a password-protected folder from another computer or user 73Accessin

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Index iiSaving a File 80, 124Saving a File Version 81, 125Saving a Folder 79, 123Selecting a Recommended Backup 78Sharing a

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Index iiiDisplaying the Sharing Tasks Menu 91Displaying the Status Tasks Menu 46Displaying the Web Access Tasks Menu 130, 1

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Index ivMirra ScreensActivity Log 140Backup & Restore Screen 56Sharing Screen 92Status Screen with Alerts 45Web Access

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 7When the amber light shines steadily and a startup tone sounds, you have successfully installed your Personal

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Index vFrom the Finder 110From the Sharing Screen 107Opening the "Share via the Web" Window 94From the Backup &am

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Index viSSelecting Folders for Backup 59Backing Up your Home Folder 65Excluding Folders after the Initial Backup 67Excludin

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Index viiNotifying Web Share Recipients 104Opening the "Share via the Web" Window 94Selecting a Folder to Share 1

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Index viiiMirra StatusTasks 51Sharing Tasks 117Web Access Tasks 137Technical Support 146Online Support 146Telephone Support

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 8Chapter 3: Setting Up your MirraInstalling the Mirra SoftwareYou must install the Mirra software on each Maci

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 9The Release Notes window opens:Figure 3~2 Release NotesStep 3: When you’ve finished reading the Release Notes

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 10The Mirra License Agreement opens:Figure 3~3 Mirra License AgreementStep 4: If you agree, check I have read

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 iCopyrightCopyright © 2003 - 2007 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication or t

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 11The Select Destination window opens:Figure 3~4 Select DestinationUse this window to tell Mirra where to inst

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 12If you selected Choose Folder to change the destination folder, the Choose a Folder dialog opens:Figure 3~5

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 13The Pre-Installation Summary screen opens:Figure 3~6 Pre-Installation SummaryStep 9: To change any previous

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 14The Installing screen informs you of the progress of the installation:Figure 3~7 Installing

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 15When the installation is complete, the Finish Up window opens:Figure 3~8 Finish UpStep 11: Click Launch Mirr

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 16The Welcome screen introduces Setup:Figure 3~9 WelcomeStep 1: Click Next.

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 17The Find your Personal Server window opens:Figure 3~10 Find Your Personal ServerStep 2: Select your Personal

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 18Entering a license key insures that only authorized Personal Servers are added to the Mirra network and that

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 19The Access Password window opens:Figure 3~13 Access PasswordThe Access Password window offers the option of

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 20The Web Account window opens:Figure 3~14 Web AccountAlthough you can use Mirra’s Backup & Restore featur

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 iiPARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR HOLDE

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 21The Backup window allows you to select some basic folders for backup:Figure 3~15 BackupThe folders listed in

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 22The Thank You window opens:Figure 3~16 Thank YouStep 9: Click Finish to close Setup.Three items open automat

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 23• The Mirra web site Product Registration page:Figure 3~17 Mirra Product RegistrationAlthough registering yo

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 24• The Connecting screen, which informs you that the Mirra software is connecting to your Personal Server:Figu

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 25Creating a New Web AccountAlthough you can now use the Mirra software to back up folders without creating a W

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 26To complete the creation of your Mirra Web Account,Step 1: Check the email account associated with the email

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 27You’re taken directly to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address has already

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 28The Thank You page opens:Figure 3~23 Thank YouStep 5: Return to the Web Access screen in the Mirra applicati

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 29The Web Access screen now reflects the confirmation of your Web Account:Figure 3~24 Web Access Screen — Web

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 30Step 2: Select Open Mirra from the pull-down menu:Figure 3~25 Mirra Menu Bar Icon MenuThe Mirra icon is norm

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 iii4. Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal component failure. D

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 31To access the Mirra widget,Step 1: Make the Dashboard active by clicking the icon in the Dock or pressing F12

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 32The Mirra Preferences window opens:Figure 3~27 Mirra PreferencesStep 2: Make your choices for new alert noti

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 33To change your email address,Step 1: In the Web Account Information area of the Web Access screen, click Chan

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 34Step 3: Check your email. Usually after a few minutes you receive a message from Mirra resembling the message

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 35You’re taken to the Mirra web site Create Account page:Figure 3~31 Create Account PageStep 5: Enter a userna

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 36Step 7: Return to the Mirra application on your desktop.Adjusting Network SettingsYou can customize the netwo

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 37Step 3: Enter the desired IP and DNS Server information.Step 4: Click OK to save your changes and close the A

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 38Step 2: Open the Mirra application and click the Web Access tab:Figure 3~34 Web Access Screen - No Web Accou

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 39Step 5: Check your email for a message from Mirra resembling the message shown below with a link to the Mirra

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 40You’re taken to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address is already entered:,F

i Table of Contents Mirra Manual for MacintoshContentsChapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 41Step 9: Return to the application on your desktop.Step 10: Check your email for a welcome message from Mirra:

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 42Backing Up to Multiple MirrasYou can back up the folders on your computer to more than one Mirra Personal Ser

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 43Displaying the Task MenusEach Mirra function (Status, Backup & Restore, Web Access, Sharing, and Activity

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 44• Click the Tasks button on a Mirra screen:Figure 3~42 Tasks ButtonReading the Status BarThe Status Bar acro

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 45Chapter 4: Using the Mirra Status ScreenThe Mirra Status screen provides you with information about the curre

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 46Displaying the Status Tasks MenuYou can display the Status Tasks menu in two ways:• Click Tasks on the menu b

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 47Working with Problem FilesA problem file displays one of more of these characteristics: • The filename is too

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 48• Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Status screen and select Show Problem Files:Figure 4~5 Status Tasks Men

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 49• Double-click the Problem File alert in the Alerts area of the Status screen:Figure 4~7 Problem File Alert

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 50Fixing Problem FilesTo see information about a problem file and fix the problem,Step 1: Use one of the method

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Table of Contents iiChapter 4: Using the Mirra Status Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 51Step 4: Click OK. Mirra Status TasksConfiguring a Mirra Name or Advanced Network SettingsTo change the name o

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 52Setting/Changing an Access PasswordTo set an Access Password if you don’t already have one or edit a password

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 53All alerts are deleted and the Alerts area closes. Viewing Alert DetailsTo display the details of an alert,St

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 54Chapter 5: Backing Up & Restoring FoldersThere are several reasons to use Mirra to back up important fold

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 55Note: If you back up files and folders that are constantly changing, such as program files or logs, your Per

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 56Using the Backup & Restore ScreenThe Backup & Restore screen displays the folders you’ve selected for

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 57If other computers are connected to your Mirra, folders backed up from those computers are also displayed on

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 58Displaying the Backup & Restore Tasks MenuYou can display the Backup & Restore Tasks menu in two ways

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 59• Click the Tasks button on the Backup & Restore screen:Figure 5~4 Tasks ButtonSelecting Folders for Bac

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 60To select folders for backup in the Recommended Backups window,Step 1: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu

iii Table of Contents Mirra Manual for MacintoshUndeleting a File or Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 61The New Backups window opens with the Recommended Backups tab selected:Figure 5~6 Recommended BackupsStep 2

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 62Step 4: In each window, change the backup name if you wish and click Back Up.The Backup & Restore screen

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 63From the Backup & Restore Tasks MenuTo use the Backup & Restore Tasks menu to select folders for back

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 64A New Backup window opens with the Other Folders tab selected:Figure 5~10 New BackupStep 2: Select the folde

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 65From the Finder When you install the Mirra for Macintosh software, Mirra-specific entries are added to the Fi

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 66Benefit: • If you back up your home folder, any file or folder you add to the home folder (which includes yo

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 67The Excluded Folder(s) window opens:Figure 5~14 Excluded Folder(s)If you’re backing up your home folder, the

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 68Step 2: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, select Exclude Folder(s) from Backup:Figure 5~15 Backup &

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 69Step 3: Click the + and - signs to add or remove folders from the Excluded Folders list:• To add a folder to

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 70It takes a while to back up your folders for the first time because all the files in all your selected folder

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Table of Contents ivWorking with Synchronized Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 71most recent activities. The Status Bar reflects current actions documented in the Activity Log.To view your A

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 72— OR — • if the folder is password protected but its owner has given you the password. If a folder is passwor

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 73If an Access Password has been set, the Password Required window opens:Figure 5~21 Access Password Window• Y

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 74The files contained in the selected folder are displayed.Copying Files from Another Computer Connected to You

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 75• If the folder is not password protected, the Save Selected Folder As window opens. • If the folder is passw

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 76Copying a File from Another ComputerTo copy a file from a folder that’s been backed up to your Mirra by anoth

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 77Restoring Folders After a CrashIf your computer crashes, you can restore your backed up folders from your Per

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 78A Restore to this Computer window opens:Figure 5~29 Restore to this ComputerStep 5: Select a location for th

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 79The New Backup window opens.Step 2: Select the folders you want to back upA Configure Backup window opens for

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 80The Save Selected Folder window opens:Figure 5~31 Save Selected Folder WindowStep 3: Rename the folder if yo

v Table of Contents Mirra Manual for MacintoshTurning Off your Personal Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 81Step 5: Click Save.The file is saved at the selected location.The new copy of a file is not automatically bac

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 82Step 3: Select the version of the file you want to save.Step 4: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 83To undelete a file or folder on your Personal Server,Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the f

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 84To restore an earlier version of a file,Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the file to be res

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 85The folder is restored at the selected location.Step 6: Repeat Steps 3 through 5 until all your folders have

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 86You see the contents of the folder in the Finder:Figure 5~36 Backed Up Folder Opened in the FinderOpening a

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 87Sharing a Folder via the WebTo share a folder via the web,Step 1: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, cli

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 88Purging Files and Folders from your Personal ServerPurging Deleted Files from a Folder. Use the Purge feature

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 89Step 3: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Purge > Purge Old Versions of File.All previous vers

Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.2 90Chapter 6: Sharing FoldersMirra’s Sharing feature allows you to share the files stored in backed up folders b