Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 2File System RequirementIf your system disk is a FAT32 file system instead of the standard NTFS file system (for
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 92The Address Book screen opens:Figure 6~2 Address Book ScreenStep 2: On the Address Book Tasks menu, select Add
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 93The name and email address are displayed on the Address Book screen:Figure 6~4 Address Book ScreenAddress Book
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 94Editing an AddressStep 1: On the Address Book screen, select the address to be edited.Step 2: On the Address Bo
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 95Sharing via the Local NetworkWhen you share a folder with others connected to your Mirra, they can access the f
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 964. From your Windows PC desktop or Windows Explorer.From the Address Book ScreenIf you use the Address Book scr
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 97The Share a Folder window opens with the recipients’ email addresses already entered:Figure 6~9 Share a Folder
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 98The Sharing screen opens:Figure 6~10 Sharing Screen - No Shares Sharing Screen - PopulatedIf you h
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 99The Share a Folder window opens:Figure 6~11 Share a Folder WindowFrom the Backup & Restore ScreenWhen you
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 100The Backup & Restore screen opens:Figure 6~12 Backup & Restore ScreenStep 2: Select a backed up folde
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 101The Share a Folder window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered:Figure 6~13 Share a Fold
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 3Chapter 2: Connecting the ComponentsUsing a RouterYou should have a router on your network for several reasons:1
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 102The Windows dropdown menu opens:Figure 6~14 Windows Dropdown MenuStep 2: From the dropdown menu, select Share
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 103The Share a Folder window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered:Figure 6~15 Share a Fold
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 104The Browse for Folder window opens:Figure 6~17 Browse for Folder WindowListed are all the folders backed up
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 105To select recipients to share with via the web,• Click Select from Address Book to enter recipients from your
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 106• Write to folder. Recipients may add files to the folder, delete files from the folder, or edit files contain
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 107Completing the ShareStep 1: Review the information you’ve provided in the Share a Folder window.Step 2: Click
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 108Server. This allows people to work on the same folder, each on his or her own computer.For example, suppose th
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 109To synchronize a folder that’s been shared with you,Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the folder.Step 2: O
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 110Stopping SynchronizationIf you no longer want the changes you make to your copy of a folder to be reflected in
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 111Opening a Shared FolderTo access a file stored in a shared folder,Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select a shar
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 4Setting Up a Single Computer Connect your Mirra to a router using the Ethernet cable included in your shipping c
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 112A Synchronize to this Computer window explains what happens when you synchronize a folder to your computer:Fig
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 113The Share a Folder window opens:Figure 6~25 Share a Folder WindowDisplayed are the people with whom this fold
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 114Step 4: If you’ve added a recipient by email address, you can edit the Message to recipients.People added to y
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 115The new copy of a folder is not automatically backed up unless you have saved it within another folder already
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 116Step 7: Select the saved version for backup.Notes on Sharing Folders• You can share entire folders or you can
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 117Chapter 7: Setting Up Web AccessOnce you’ve created a Mirra Web Account and have enabled your backed up folder
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 118The Web Access screen opens.Step 2: In the Web Account Information area of the screen, click Change/Create nex
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 119Step 5:Click the link in your email.You’re taken to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 120The Mirra Thank You page opens:Figure 7~5 Thank You PageEnabling Folders for Web AccessWhen you created your
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 121You can change this setting on the Web Access screen:Figure 7~7 Web Access ScreenStep 1: On the Web Access Ta
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 5the provided Ethernet cable to connect your Personal Server to the router as shown in Figure 2~2:Figure 2~2 Con
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 122Disabling a Folder for Web AccessTo disable a folder currently enabled for web access,Step 1: On the Web Acces
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 123• If there’s a poor connection, it may take several seconds for the remote computer to connect to your Persona
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 124Chapter 8: Reading the Activity LogThe Activity Log tracks activity as it occurs on your Personal Server and d
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 125The Activity Log opens:Figure 8~1 Activity LogListed are the 100 most recent events logged by Mirra, with the
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 126Chapter 9: Managing Your MirraChecking the Backup Status of all ComputersTo review the status of all computers
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 127The Mirra Details page displays the current status of all computers backed up to your Personal Server:Figure 9
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 128You must wait until your Personal Server is completely shut down before disconnecting power. If you disconnect
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 129When the amber light shines steadily and the startup tone sounds, your Personal Server settings have been retu
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 130The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens.Figure 9~5 Create a Mirra Web Account WindowStep 2: Enter the ema
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 131Online SupportOnce you’ve completed your initial setup, you can receive additional Technical Support on line b
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 6Step 2: Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC power source. Step 3: On the front of the Mirra, press
Mirra Manual for Windows Index iIndexSymbols.NET Framework 1.1 SP1 11AAccess Password 27, 70, 72Access Password for a password-protected folder from a
Mirra Manual for Windows Index iiBBacking Up a New Folder 78Backing Up and Restoring Folders 60Backup Status 66Selecting Folders for Backup 61Backing
Mirra Manual for Windows Index iiiCopying a File from Another Computer 74Copying a Folder from Another Computer 72Create Your Mirra Account Email 34Cr
Mirra Manual for Windows Index ivIInstalling the Mirra PC Software 7Choose Destination Location 13Disk Space Requirements 12Mirra License Agreement 11
Mirra Manual for Windows Index vLicense Key 23Mirra Connecting 24Share a Folder Window 95Sharing Screen 90Status Screen with No Alerts 56Web Access 12
Mirra Manual for Windows Index viFrom your Windows PC Desktop or Windows Explorer 101PPersonalizing your Personal Server 39Adjusting Network Settings
Mirra Manual for Windows Index viiSelecting Share Recipients 104Sharing via Email 104Sharing via the Local Network 105Server - Computer Synchronizatio
Mirra Manual for Windows Index viiiSynchronizing Folders 112Sharing via the WebNotifying Web Share Recipients 106Status Bar 54, 66Status Bar Detached
Mirra Manual for Windows Index ixSaving a Folder 80, 114Saving a Selected Version of a File 87Selecting a Recommended Backup 78Setting/Changing an Acc
Mirra Manual for Windows Index xRestoring a Selected Version of a File 88Saving a Selected Version of a File 87View version history 85Viewing Alert De
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 7Chapter 3: Setting Up your MirraInstalling the Mirra SoftwareYou must install the Mirra software on each Window
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 8If you forget to exit the software before you begin installing the update, a Question window opens:Figure 3~1 R
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 9The InstallShield Wizard Welcome window opens.If you’re installing the Mirra software for the first time, you se
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 10If you’re updating from Mirra software Version 2.0 to Version 2.2, you see this window:Figure 3~3 InstallShiel
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 11The Mirra License Agreement opens:Figure 3~4 Mirra License AgreementStep 3: If you agree, select I accept the
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 iCopyrightCopyright © 2003 - 2007 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication or the
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 12Once the Microsoft™ .NET Framework 1.1 software has, if necessary, been installed, the Disk Space Requirements
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 13The Choose Destination Location window asks you to identify the folder on your computer in which to place the M
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 14If you click Change, a Choose Folder window opens:Figure 3~7 Change Destination FolderStep 7: Select a new fo
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 15The Ready to Install window allows you one more chance to change the folder in which your Mirra software will b
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 16The Setup Status window keeps you informed of the progress of the installation:Figure 3~9 Setup StatusDuring t
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 17Step 10: Choose whether you want a Mirra shortcut on your desktop.If you select Yes, a Mirra icon appears on yo
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 18Before the installation completes, you’re given an opportunity to view the Mirra Release Notes for Version 2.2
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 19The Installation Wizard Complete window asks whether you want to restart your computer now:Figure 3~14 Install
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 20Configuring your FirewallIf you’re installing the Mirra software for the first time, you may have to configure
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 21The XP Firewall Detected window opens:Figure 3~16 XP Firewall Detected WindowStep 2: Click Yes, please adjust
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 iiPARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR HOLDERS
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 22your Personal Server but detects the presence of a ZoneAlarm firewall, a message on the Status screen provides
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 23Setting Up the Mirra PC SoftwareMirra Discovery ProcessWhen your computer restarts, the License Key screen is d
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 24Note: It may take a few minutes for your license key to be verified. When it has been verified, you receive an
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 25Mirra Setup WizardWhen your Personal Server has connected, both the Status screen and the Mirra Setup Wizard We
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 26The Name Your Personal Server window allows you to name your Mirra:Figure 3~23 Name Your Personal ServerStep 2
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 27The Access Password window offers the option of password protection for your folders:Figure 3~24 Access Passwo
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 28The Create a Mirra Web Account window helps you create a free Mirra Web Account:Figure 3~25 Create a Mirra Web
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 29The Folders Recommended for Backup window allows you to select some basic folders for backup:Figure 3~26 Selec
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 30The Thank You window indicates that you’ve completed the setup process:Figure 3~27 Thank YouStep 7: Click Fini
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 31• The Mirra web site Product Registration page:Figure 3~28 Mirra Product RegistrationAlthough registering your
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 iii2. Follow all the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in this manual.3. Do not place
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 32• The Discovery screen, which informs you that the Mirra software is connecting to your Personal Server:Figure
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 33Creating a New Web AccountIn the Create a Mirra Web Account window in the Setup Wizard, you entered an email ad
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 34To complete the creation of a Mirra Web Account,Step 1: Check the email account associated with the email addre
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 35You’re taken directly to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address has already be
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 36The Thank You page opens:Figure 3~34 Thank YouStep 5: Return to the Status screen in the Mirra application on
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 37The Status screen now reflects the confirmation of your Web Account:Figure 3~36 Web Access Screen — Web Accoun
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 38exit from the application and the System Tray icon disappears. However, we recommend for two reasons that you c
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 39 In the Menu Bar, click View.Figure 3~37 Hide Mirra IconStep 2: In the dropdown menu, unselect Show Mirra Icon
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 40To change your email address,Step 1: In the Web Account Information area of the Web Access screen, click Change
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 41Step 3: Check your email. Usually after a few minutes you receive a message from Mirra resembling the message s
i Table of Contents Mirra Manual for WindowsContentsChapter 1: Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 42You’re taken to the Mirra web site Create Account page:Figure 3~41 Create Account PageStep 5: Enter a username
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 43The Thank You page opens:Figure 3~42 Thank YouStep 7: Return to the application on your desktop.Naming your Pe
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 44The Quick Setup window opens with the current name of your Personal Server displayed:Figure 3~43 Quick Setup S
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 45The Quick Setup window opens:Figure 3~44 Quick Setup Step 2: Click Advanced Network Settings.The Advanced Net
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 46Step 4: Click OK to save your changes and close the Advanced Network Settings window.Step 5: Click OK again to
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 47You see Mirra icons on your desktop and in your System Tray:Figure 3~46 Mirra IconsStep 2: Double-click either
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 48The Mirra application opens and displays the Web Access screen:Figure 3~47 Web Access Screen - No Web AccountT
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 49Step 4: Enter the email address you want to associate with your Web Account and click OK.Step 5: Check your ema
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 50You’re taken to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address is already entered:,Fig
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 51The Thank You page opens:Figure 3~51 Thank YouStep 9: Close or minimize your browser and return to the applica
Mirra Manual for Windows Table of Contents iiUsing the Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 52Step 10: Check your email for a welcome message from Mirra:Figure 3~52 Welcome Email Using Mirra with Windows
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 53closes on your desktop. When you next log on, simply double-click the Mirra icon to reopen the application. Whe
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 54Accessing the Mirra ScreensEach Mirra function (Status, Backup & Restore, Web Access, Sharing, Address Book
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 55Chapter 4: Using the Status ScreenThe Status screen provides you with information about your Personal Server:Fi
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 56When there are no outstanding alerts, the Alerts pane is hidden:Figure 4~2 Status Screen - No Alerts Using the
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 57The Configure your Mirra window opens:Figure 4~3 Configure your MirraStep 3: In the Configure your Mirra windo
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 58The Folder Access Password window opens:Figure 4~4 Folder Access PasswordStep 3: In the Access Password window
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 59 Viewing Alert DetailsIf you missed the information contained in a popup alert and want to see it again, you ca
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 60Chapter 5: Backing Up and Restoring FoldersThere are several reasons to use Mirra to back up important folders:
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 61Note: If you back up files and folders that are constantly changing, such as program files or logs, your Perso
iii Table of Contents Mirra Manual for WindowsOpening a File in Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 62The Backup & Restore screen opens:Figure 5~1 Backup & Restore ScreenStep 2: On the Backup Tasks menu,
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 63A Confirm Backup window opens for each folder you’ve selected:Figure 5~3 Confirm BackupStep 5: Change the fold
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 64If other computers are connected to your Mirra, folders backed up from those computers are also displayed on yo
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 65The Browse for Folder window opens:Figure 5~6 Browse for FolderStep 2: Select the folder to be backed up and c
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 66The Windows dropdown menu opens:Figure 5~7 Windows Dropdown MenuStep 2: On the dropdown menu, select Add to Mi
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 672. An alert in the Alerts area of the Status screen confirms that the folder has been selected for backup.3. If
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 68Reading the Activity LogYou can use the Activity Log to verify that your files are being correctly backed up or
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 69Accessing Backups from Other Computers Connected to Your MirraYour Backup & Restore screen displays the bac
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 70The Backup & Restore screen opensFigure 5~10 Computers Backed Up to this MirraStep 2: Double-click the fol
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 71— the password changes— you’re accessing a backup created after you entered the password the first time— this i
Mirra Manual for Windows Table of Contents ivStopping a Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 72Copying a Folder from Another ComputerTo copy a folder that’s been backed up to your Mirra by another computer,
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 73Step 3: Enter the Access Password and click OK.The Browse for Location window opens:Figure 5~14 Browse for Loc
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 74Copying a File from Another ComputerTo copy a file from a folder that’s been backed up to your Mirra by another
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 75The Save selected file as window opens:Figure 5~16 Save Selected File As WindowStep 3: Change the file name if
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 76To restore your backed up folders from your Mirra to a recovered or new computer,Step 1: Reinstall and set up
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 77A Browse for Folder window opens:Figure 5~18 Browse for FolderStep 5: Select a location for the folder and cli
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 78Using the Backup & Restore Task MenusBackup TasksBacking Up a New FolderTo select a folder for backup,Step
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 79The Remove Backup confirmation window opens: Figure 5~19 Remove Backup ConfirmationStep 3: Click Yes to confir
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 80Step 4: If your folder was password protected, enter your Access Password in the Password Required window and c
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 81The Browse for Location window opens:Figure 5~20 Browse for Location WindowStep 3: Select the location at whic
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 1Chapter 1: IntroductionThis manual provides information about how to connect your Mirra™ Sync and Share Personal
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 82The Save File As window opens:Figure 5~21 Save File As WindowStep 5: Rename the file if you wish and select th
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 83 To undelete a file or folder on your Personal Server,To undelete a file or folder,Step 1: On the Backup &
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 84File/Folder TasksOpening a Folder in MirraTo open a folder in the Mirra application and access the subfolders a
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 85Opening a File in WindowsCopies of backed up files reside on both your computer and your Personal Server. If th
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 86Purging Files and Folders from your Personal ServerPurging Deleted Files from a Folder. Use the Purge feature t
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 87Version TasksSaving a Selected Version of a FileFile versions are sorted in the order in which each version was
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 88Step 5: Rename the file if you wish and select the location at which you want it saved.Step 6: Click Save.The f
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 89• Mirra backs up files even when the Mirra application is not open on your desktop.• Mirra is not susceptible t
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 90Chapter 6: Sharing FoldersMirra’s Sharing feature allows you to share the files stored in backed up folders bot
Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 91Figure 6~1 Sharing ScreenYou can share backed up folders in two ways:1. Via the web through a free, password-
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