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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 i Copyright Copyright © 2003 - 2007 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication or the Seag ate Mirra software, in source code or object code form, may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or tran smitte d in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocop ying, r[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 ii PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR HOLDERS INCLUDED IN TH IS NOTICE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, OR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROF ITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CO[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 iii 2. Follow all the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in this manual. 3. Do not place Mirra on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 4. Keep away from excessive heat or mois ture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal comp[...]

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    i Table of Contents Mirra Manual for Windows Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 File System Requir[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Window s Table of Contents ii Using the Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Chapter 4: Using the Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the Task Menus . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    iii Table of Contents Mirr a Manual for Window s Opening a File in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Sharing a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Viewing Previous Versions of a F[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Table of Co ntents iv Stopping a Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 11 Synchronizing Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Stopping Synchronization . . . . . [...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 1 Chapter 1: Introduction This manual provides information about how to connect your Mirra ™ Sync and Share Personal Server and install, se t up, and use the Mirra PC software. Your shipping container should include the following components: • Seagate Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server (320 GB or 500 GB mo[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 2 File System Requirement If your system disk is a FAT32 file system instead of the standard NTFS file system (for example, if you upgraded yo ur PC to Windows XP or 2003 from an earlier operating system), when you install the Mirr a software, you see th is message: Figure 1~1 NTFS File System Warning Because yo[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 3 Chapter 2: Connecting the Components Using a Router You should have a router on yo ur network for several reasons: 1. To set up a local network so that othe r computers can connect to your Mirra. 2. To connect the local network to the Internet. 3. To provide firewall protection between the local network (inclu[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 4 Setting Up a Single Computer Connect your Mirra to a rout er using the Ethernet cable included in your shipping carton. Once connected, your setup should resemble the one shown in Figure 2~1: Figure 2~1 Connecting your Personal Server with a Single Computer In Figure 2~1, your Personal Server is connected to a[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 5 the provided Ethernet cable to connect yo ur Personal Server to the router as shown in Figure 2~2: Figure 2~2 Connecting your Personal Server with Multiple Computers Your configuration might look different than the one pictured in Figure 2~2. Connect your Personal Server to your ro uter in the same way you con[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 6 Step 2: Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC power source. Step 3: On the front of the Mirra, press and re lease the power button: Figure 2~4 Mirra Power Button • The green light to the rig ht of the power button shines steadily. • The amber light to the left of the power b utton starts blinki[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 7 Chapter 3: Setting Up your Mirra Installing the Mirra Software You must install the Mirra software on each Windows XP or 2000 PC, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, or Windows Vista in your network that you want to connect to your Personal Server. If You’re Updating from 2.0 to 2.2 If you’re updatin[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 8 If you forget to exit the software be fore you begin installing the update, a Question window opens: Figure 3~1 Reminder to Exit the Mirra Software Step 3: Right-click the Mirra icon in your System Tray and select Exit from the dropdown menu. Step 4: Click Yes in the Question window to continue with the update[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 9 The InstallShield Wizard Welcome window opens. If you’re installing the Mi rra software for the first time, you see this window: Figure 3~2 InstallShield Wizard We lcome — New Installation[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 10 If you’re updating from Mirra software Version 2.0 to Version 2.2, you see this window: Figure 3~3 InstallShield Wizard Welcome — Update Step 2: Click Next .[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 11 The Mirra License Agreement op ens: Figure 3~4 Mirra License Agreement Step 3: If you agree, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next . The installer searches for Microsoft™ .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 software and installs it if it is not already present on your computer.[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 12 Once the Microsoft™ .NET Framework 1.1 software has, if necessary, been installed, the Disk Space Requirements window shows you how much space is available on each of your disk drives and how much space the Mirra software requires: Figure 3~5 Disk Space Requirements Step 4: Review the information provided. [...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 13 The Choose Destinati on Location window asks you to identify the folder on your computer in which to place the Mirra software: Figure 3~6 Choose Destination Location Step 6: Accept the default destination folder or click Change to se l e ct a di f fe r en t destination folder.[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 14 If you click Change , a Choose Folder window opens: Figure 3~7 Change Destination Folder Step 7: Select a new folder and click OK . The Choose Destination Location window now displays the folder you selected. Step 8: Click Next .[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 15 The Ready to Install window allows you one mo re chance to change the folder in which your Mirra software will be installed: Figure 3~8 Ready to Install Step 9: To review or change any previous settings, click Back and make your change s. When you’re satisfied with your settings, click Install to begin the [...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 16 The Setup Status window keeps you informed of the progress of the installation: Figure 3~9 Setup Status During the installation, you’re asked if you want a Mirra shortcut on your desktop: Figure 3~10 Create Desktop Shortcut Once your Mirra installation is complete, a Mirra icon automatica lly appear s in yo[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 17 Step 10: Choose whether you want a Mirr a shortcut on your desktop. If you select Yes , a Mirra icon appears on your desktop: You’re asked if you want a Mirra shortcut on your startup menu: Figure 3~11 Create Startup Menu Shortcut Step 11: Choose whether you want a Mirra sh ortcut on your startup menu. If y[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 18 Before the installation completes, you’re given an opportunity to view the Mirra Release Notes for Version 2.2 of th e software. Figure 3~13 Mirra Release Notes Step 12: Choose whether you want to open and read the Release Notes now and click Next . Note: If you open the Release Notes, you must close them b[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 19 The Installation Wizard Complete wind ow asks whether you want to restart your computer now: Figure 3~14 Installa tion Wizard Complete Before you can use the Mirra program , you must restart your computer. Step 14: Choose whether to restart your computer now or later and click Finish . When your computer rest[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 20 Configuring your Firewall If you’re installing the Mirra software for the first time , you may have to configure your firewall to detect your Personal Serv er. Most firewalls detect the Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server during installa tion and prompt you for permission to open the appropriate ports. If [...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 21 The XP Firewall Detected window opens: Figure 3~16 XP Firewall Detected Window Step 2: Click Yes, please adjust my XP firewall settings . The Internet Sharing Configuration window opens (unle ss you’ve previously requested that the window not be shown again): Figure 3~17 Internet Sharing Configuration Windo[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 22 your Personal Server but detects the pres ence of a ZoneAlarm firewall, a message on the Status screen provides a link to a specia l FAQ entry on the Mirra web site. Figure 3~18 ZoneAlarm Firewall Message When you click the ZoneAlarm Detected link, the FAQ entry to which you are directed at http://www.mirra.c[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 23 Setting Up the Mirra PC Software Mirra Discovery Process When your computer restarts, the License Key screen is displayed: Figure 3~19 License Key Screen Entering a license key insure s that only authorized Pers onal Servers are added to the Mirra network and that only authorized computers in your network hav[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 24 Note: It may take a few minutes for your lic ense key to be verified. When it has been verified, you receive an alert in the Aler ts window on the Status screen and a popup notification in the System Tray (if popups are enabled on your computer): Figure 3~20 License Key Veri fied The Mirra Connecting screen o[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 25 Mirra Setup Wizard When your Personal Server has connected, both the Status screen and the Mirra Setup Wizard Welcome window open: Figure 3~22 Welcome Step 1: Click Next in the Welcome window.[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 26 The Name Your Personal Server window all ows you to name your Mirra: Figure 3~23 Name Your Personal Server Step 2: Give your Personal Server a distinct ive name or accept the default name, Mirra Personal Server , and click Next . Click More Info on any Setup Wizard window for additional informati on pertinent[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 27 The Access Password window offers the option of password protection for your folders: Figure 3~24 Access Password If other computers are connected to your Mirra and you don't set a password, any Mirra user can use the Backup & Restore screen to access, edit, or delete your backed up folders. • You [...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 28 The Create a Mirra Web Account window helps you crea te a free Mirra Web Account: Figure 3~25 Create a Mirra Web Account Step 4: If you’ve previously created a Mirra Web Account, enter the email address you used to create that account. If you’re creating a new Web Account, enter the email addr ess you wan[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 2 9 The Folders Recommended for Backup window allows you to select some basic folders for backup: Figure 3~26 Select Folders for Backup Step 6: Select the folders you want to back up to your Personal Server and click Next . The folders listed in the Folders Recommended for Backup window are those most frequently[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 30 The Thank You window indicates that you’ve completed the setup process: Figure 3~27 Thank You Step 7: Click Finish to save your entries and close the Setup Wizard. Three items open automatically on your desktop when the Setup Wizard closes:[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 31 • The Mirra web site Product Regi stration page: Figure 3~28 Mirra Product Registration Although registering your Mirra is not required, you must register to activate the MirraGuard ™ Data Guarantee and rece ive update notices from Mirra — To register now, complete the Mirra Product Registr ation form.[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 32 • The Discovery screen, which informs you th at the Mirra software is connecting to your Personal Server: Figure 3~29 Discovery Screen • A Confirm Backup window for each folder you selected for backup: Figure 3~30 Confirm Backup Window — For each folder, change the folder name if you wish and click OK t[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 33 Creating a New Web Account In the Create a Mirra Web Account window in the Setup Wizard, you entered an email address to be associated with your free Mirra Web Account. Now you must complete the creation of your Web Account on the Mirra web site. Note: You must receive your license key verificati on before yo[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 34 To complete the creation of a Mirra Web Account, Step 1: Check the email account a ssociated with the ema il address you used to create your Mirra Web Account. Usually within a few minutes, you receive a message resembling the one shown below with a link to the Mirra web site: Figure 3~32 Create Your Mirra Ac[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 35 You’re taken directly to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address has already been entered: Figure 3~33 Create Web Account Step 3: Enter a name and enter and confi rm a password of your choosing. Step 4: Click Create Account .[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 36 The Thank You page opens: Figure 3~34 Thank You Step 5: Return to the Status screen in the Mirra application on your desktop. Once your Web Account has been authenticated, the Web Access Enabled window confirms that you can now a ccess backed up folders remotely and offers you a choice between automa tica lly[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 37 The Status screen now reflects the conf irmation of your Web Account: Figure 3~36 Web Access Screen — W eb Account Confirmed You’ll receive an email con firming the creation of your Web Account and another confirming the regi stration of your Mirra. Managing your Personal Server Using the Mirra Icons Mirr[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 38 exit from the application and the System Tray icon disappears. However, we recommend for two reasons that you close the Mirra application screen on your desktop when you’re not using it, but that you not exit from the application so that the Mirra icon remains visible in the System Tray: 1. When the Mirra i[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 3 9 In the Menu Bar, click View . Figure 3~37 Hide Mirra Icon Step 2: In the dropdown menu, u nselect Show Mirra Icons . Personalizing your Mirra Changing Your Email Address Your Mirra Web Account uses your email address as your identity. So if you change your email address, you must associat e the new address w[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 40 To change your email address, Step 1: In the Web Account Information area of the Web Access screen, click Change/Create next to your current email address: Figure 3~38 Web Access Screen The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens: Figure 3~39 Create a Mirra Web Account Window Step 2: Enter your new email addr[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 41 Step 3: Check your email. Usually after a fe w minutes you receive a message from Mirra resembling the message shown below with a lin k to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site: Figure 3~40 Create Your Mirra Account Email Step 4: Click the link in your email.[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 42 You’re taken to the Mirra web site Create Account page: Figure 3~41 Create Account Page Step 5: Enter a username and enter and con firm a password of your choosing. Step 6: Click Create Account .[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 43 The Thank You page opens: Figure 3~42 Thank You Step 7: Return to the application on your desktop. Naming your Personal Server You can change the name you assigned to your Personal Server when you set up the Mirra software. To change the name of your Personal Server, Step 1: In the Mirra Tasks menu on the Sta[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 44 The Quick Setup window opens with the current name of your Personal Server displa yed: Figure 3~43 Quick Setup Step 2: Enter a name of your choosing for this Personal Server. Step 3: Click OK . Note: The name you choose affects only your Person al Server and does not change any network settings on your comput[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 45 The Quick Setup window opens: Figure 3~44 Quick Setup Step 2: Click Advanced Network Settings . The Advanced Network Set tings window opens: Figure 3~45 Advanced Network Settings Step 3: Enter the desired IP and DNS Server information.[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 46 Step 4: Click OK to save your changes and close the Advanced Network Settings window. Step 5: Click OK again to close the Quick Setup window. For additional information about advanced network settings, see Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing . Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing Most m[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 47 You see Mirra icons on your desk top and in your System Tray: Figure 3~46 Mirra Ic ons Step 2: Double-click either icon.[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 48 The Mirra application opens and displays the Web Access screen: Figure 3~47 Web Access Screen - No Web Account The Web Account Information area indicates that the Personal Server is connected and operating, but that you have not yet created a Mirra Web Account. Step 3: Click Change/Create next to Account . Th[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 49 Step 4: Enter the email address you want to associate with your Web Account and click OK . Step 5: Check your email for a message from Mirra resembling the message shown below with a link to the Mirra web site: Figure 3~49 Create Your Mirra Account Email Step 6: Click the link in your email. If you don’t re[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 50 You’re taken to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address is already entered:, Figure 3~50 Web Site Create Account Page Step 7: Enter a name and enter and confi rm a password of your choosing. Step 8: Click Create Account .[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 51 The Thank You page opens: Figure 3~51 Thank You Step 9: Close or minimize your browser and return to the application on your desktop.[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 52 Step 10: Check your email for a welcome message from Mirra: Figure 3~52 Welcome Email Using Mirra with Windows XP Fast User Switching When users who share a computer change user accounts via Fast User Switching, most applications remain open on both us ers’ desktops. Howeve r, Mirra must close its applicati[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 53 closes on your desktop. When you next log on, simply do uble-click the Mirra icon to reopen the application. When you do, a Mirra Control Moved window opens: Figure 3~53 Mirra Control Moved Window This message notifies you that you now have control of the Mirr a and can use it to manage your backed up files a[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 54 Accessing the Mirra Screens Each Mirra function (Status, Backup & Restore, Web Access, Sharing, Address Book, and Activity Log) has its own sc reen. To open a screen, click the tab associated with it: Figure 3~54 Mirra Screen Tabs Using the Status Bar A detachable Status Bar across the bott om of the Mirr[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 55 Chapter 4: Using the Status Screen The Status screen provides you with inform ation about your Personal Server: Figure 4~1 Status Screen Fields • The Connected to area tells you which Personal Server you are communicating with, how many computers are backed up to it, and how many files are backed up on it f[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 56 When there are no outstanding alerts, the Alerts pane is hidden: Figure 4~2 Status Screen - No Alerts Using the Task Menus Mirra Tasks Configuring a Mirra Name or Advanced Network Settings To choose or change the name of your Mirra or to enter advanced network settings, Step 1: Click the Status tab. Step 2: O[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 5 7 The Configure your Mirra window opens: Figure 4~3 Configure your Mirra Step 3: In the Configure your Mirra window, • Enter or edit a name for your Mirra. • Click Advanced Network Settings to enter or edit an IP address and DNS server address and click OK . Step 4: Click OK to close the Quick Setup window[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 58 The Folder Access Password window opens: Figure 4~4 Folder Access Password Step 3: In the Access Password window, • Enter your password if one exists or enter a new password. • Edit the existing password or confirm the new password. Step 4: Click OK to close the Access Password window. Alert Tasks Dismiss[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 59 Viewing Alert Details If you missed the information contained in a popup alert an d want to see it again, you can replay the alert. To view the details of an alert, Step 1: Click the Status tab. Step 2: In the Alerts area of the Status screen, select the alert to be displayed. Step 3: On the Alert Tasks menu,[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 60 Chapter 5: Backing Up and Restoring Folders There are several reasons to use Mi rra to back up important folders: • Your information is safe in the event of a computer crash. • Mirra saves up to eight versions of the files in backed up folders. • Once a folder has been backed up, any files and folders a[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 61 Note: If you back up files and folders that are constantly changing, such as program fi les or logs, your Personal Server will be constant ly updating those files and your computer’s performance ma y be affected . Folder-naming Issues Once you’ve selected a folder for backup, you cannot chan ge the folder[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 62 The Backup & Restore screen opens: Figure 5~1 Backup & Restore Screen Step 2: On the Backup Tasks menu, click R ecommended backups . The Folders Recommended for Backup window opens: Figure 5~2 Folders Recommended for Backup Step 3: Select the folders you want to back up. Step 4: Click OK .[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 63 A Confirm Backup window opens for each folder you’ve selected: Figure 5~3 Confirm Backup Step 5: C h a n g e t h e f o l d e r n a m e i f y o u w i s h a n d c o n f i r m t h a t t h i s i s t h e f o l d e r t o b e backed up. Step 6: Click OK. The Backup & Restore screen lists the folders backed up [...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 64 If other computers are co nnected to your Mirra, folders backed up from those computers are also displayed on your Backup & Restore screen: Figure 5~5 Backup & Restore Screen on Local Network A backup notification verifying that a folder has been selected for backup is posted in the Alerts area of the[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 65 The Browse for Folder window opens: Figure 5~6 Brow se for Folder Step 2: Select the folder to be backed up and click OK . A Confirm Backup window opens. Step 3: Click OK . The folder is added to the list on the Backup & R estore screen, a notification is posted in the Alerts area of the Status screen, an[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 66 The Windows dropdown menu opens: Figure 5~7 Windows Dropdown Menu Step 2: On the dropdown me nu, select Add to Mirra Backups . A Confirm Backup window opens. Step 3: Click OK . The folder is added to the list on the Backup & R estore screen, a notification is posted in the Alerts area of the Status screen[...]

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    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 67 2. An alert in the Alerts area of the Status screen confirms that the folder has been selected for backup. 3. If you have not turned off the Mirr a folder icons, most backed up files and folders display a small Mirra icon in their lower left corner, although some special Windows fo lders may not display the i[...]

  • Page 76

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 68 Reading the Activity Log You can use the Activity Log to verify that your files are being correctly backed up or to ensure that a backup has completed before you sh ut down your computer. The Activity Log tracks, among other things, the addition or removal of files from backup and changes made to backed up fi[...]

  • Page 77

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 69 Accessing Backups from Other Computers Connected to Your Mirra Your Backup & Restore screen displays the backed up folders from all computers connected to your Personal Server. You can open a folder b a ck e d u p fr o m a n o th e r computer and work wi th th e files contained in it • if the folder is [...]

  • Page 78

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 70 The Backup & Restore screen opens Figure 5~10 Computers Backed Up to this Mirra Step 2: Double-click the folder to be opened. Step 3: If the owner of the folder has not set an Access Password, its contents are displayed. If an Access Password has been set, the Enter Access Password window opens: Figure 5~[...]

  • Page 79

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 71 — the password changes — you’re accessing a backup create d after you entered the password the first time — this is the first time you’re a ccessing a backup from a different computer Step 4: Enter the password and click OK . Step 5: Double-click the folder to acce ss the files contained in it. Copy[...]

  • Page 80

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 72 Copying a Folder from Another Computer To copy a folder that’s been backed up to your Mirra by another computer, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the folder to be copied. Figure 5~12 Backup & Restore Screen Step 2: On the Backup Tasks menu, click e ither Restore to this computer or Sav[...]

  • Page 81

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 73 Step 3: Enter the Access Password and click OK . The Browse for Location window opens: Figure 5~14 Browse for Location Step 4: Select the location at which you want to copy the folder and click OK . The folder is saved at the selected location.[...]

  • Page 82

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 74 Copying a File from Another Computer To copy a file from a folder that’s been backed up to your Mirra by another computer, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the file to be copied. Figure 5~15 Backup & Restore Screen Step 2: On the Backup Tasks menu, click Save as.[...]

  • Page 83

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 75 The Save selected file as window opens: Figure 5~16 Save Selected File As Window Step 3: Change the file name if you wish, sele ct the location at which you want to copy the file, and click OK. The file is saved at the selected location. Restoring Folders After a Crash If your computer crashes, you can rest o[...]

  • Page 84

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 76 To restore your backed up folders from your Mirra to a recovered or new computer, Step 1: Reinstall and set up the Mirra PC soft ware on your reco vered computer or on a new computer. Step 2: On your desktop, open the Backup & Restore screen. A list of your pre-crash back ed up folders is displayed. Step [...]

  • Page 85

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 77 A Browse for Folder window opens: Figure 5~18 Browse for Folder Step 5: Select a location for the folder and click OK . The folder is restored at the selected location. Step 6: Repeat Steps 3 through 5 until all your folders have been restore on your new computer. Step 7: Select the restored fo lders for back[...]

  • Page 86

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 78 Using the Backup & Restore Task Menus Backup Tasks Backing Up a New Folder To select a folder for backup, Step 1: On the Backup Tasks menu, click New backup . The Browse for Folder window opens. Step 2: Select the desired folder and click OK . The Confirm Backup window opens. Step 3: Click OK . Selecting [...]

  • Page 87

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 79 The Remove Back up confirmation window opens: Figure 5~19 Remove Backup Confirmation Step 3: Click Yes to confirm the removal. Once removed from backup, the files in this folder are deleted from the Personal Server (but not, of course, from your computer). They can no longer be restored nor are changes ma de [...]

  • Page 88

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 80 Step 4: If your folder was password protecte d, enter your Access Password in the Password Required window and click OK . Step 5: Select a location fo r the folder in the Browse for Folder window and click OK . The folder is restored at the selected location. Step 6: Repeat Steps 3 through 5 until all your fo[...]

  • Page 89

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 81 The Browse for Location window opens: Figure 5~20 Browse for Location Window Step 3: Select the location at which you want this folder saved. Step 4: Click OK . The folder is saved at the selected location. The new copy of a folde r is not auto matically backed up unless you have saved it within another folde[...]

  • Page 90

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 82 The Save File As window opens: Figure 5~21 Save File As Window Step 5: Rename the file if you wish and select the location at which you want it saved. Step 6: Click Save . The file is saved at the selected location. The new copy of a file is not automati cally backed up unless you have saved it within a folde[...]

  • Page 91

    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 & Restore screen, select the file or folder to be undeleted. Figure 5~22 Backup & Restore Screen Step 2: On the Restore Tasks menu, select Undelete file (or Undelete folder ). The file or folder i[...]

  • Page 92

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 84 File/Folder Tasks Opening a Folder in Mirra To open a folder in the Mirra application and access the subfolders and files stored in it, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the folder to be opened. Step 2: On the File/Folder Tasks menu, click Open (you can also double-click the folder). A list o[...]

  • Page 93

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 85 Opening a File in Windows C o p i e s o f b a c k e d u p f i l e s r e s i d e o n b o t h y o u r c o m p u t e r a n d y o u r P e r s o n a l S e r v e r . I f the Mirra application is open on your compute r, you can use it to open a file on your computer so you can work on it in its original application [...]

  • Page 94

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 86 Purging Files and Folders from your Personal Server Purging Deleted Files from a Folder . Use the Purge feature to free up space on your Personal Server by permanently erasing dele ted files. You can purge all deleted files from a folder at one time or you can purge them individually. To purge all deleted fil[...]

  • Page 95

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 87 Version Tasks Saving a Selected Version of a File File versions are sorted in the order in which each version was created, with the earliest version listed first. The date displayed for each ve rsion reflects the date on which that version was modified accor ding to your operat ing system’s time stamp. To s[...]

  • Page 96

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 88 Step 5: Rename the file if you wish and select the location at which you want it saved. Step 6: Click Save . The file is saved at the selected l ocation and now appears in both its original and its new locations. Restoring a Selected Version of a File Since Mirra stores the eight most recent versions of ea ch[...]

  • Page 97

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 89 • Mirra backs up files even when the Mi rra application is not open on your desktop. • Mirra is not susceptible to Windows viru ses, so if your com puter is infected by a virus, you can restore backed up, vi rus-free versions of files from your Mirra.[...]

  • Page 98

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 90 Chapter 6: Sharing Folders Mirra’s Sharing feature allows you to share the files stored in backed up folders both via the web at www.mirra.com and locally with other computers connected to your Personal Server. You do this by gran ting people access to specified folders stored on your Personal Server so the[...]

  • Page 99

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 91 Figure 6~1 Sharing Screen You can share backed up folders in two ways: 1. Via the web through a free, password-protected account at www.mirra.com . 2. Locally with any computer connect ed to your Personal Server. Once you share a folder, any new files yo u add to that folder are automatically shared as well. [...]

  • Page 100

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 92 The Address Book screen opens: Figure 6~2 Address Book Screen Step 2: On the Address Book Tasks menu, select Add . The Address Entry window opens: Figure 6~3 Address Entry Step 3: Enter a name and email address to add to your address book. Step 4: Click OK .[...]

  • Page 101

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 93 The name and email addre ss are displayed on the Address Book screen: Figure 6~4 Address Book Screen Address Book Tasks Adding an Address Step 1: On the Address Book screen, click Add . The Address Entry window opens: Figure 6~5 Address Entry Step 2: Enter a name and email address. Step 3: Click OK .[...]

  • Page 102

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 94 Editing an Address Step 1: On the Address Book screen, select the address to be edited. Step 2: On the Address Book Tasks menu, click Edit (you can also double-click the address). The Address Entry window for this person opens: Figure 6~6 Edit Address Step 3: Make your changes. Step 4: Click OK . Deleting an [...]

  • Page 103

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 95 Sharing via the Local Network When you share a folder with others connect ed to your Mirra, they can access the folder directly from your Mirra and down load the files stored in it to their computers. They don’t need to create a Web Account at www. mirra.com . Using the Share a Folder Window You use the Sha[...]

  • Page 104

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 96 4. From your Windows PC desk top or Windows Explorer. From the Address Book Screen If you use the Address Book screen to select people fo r a web share, the addresses of the people with whom you are sharing are automatically entered for you in the Share a Folder window. To open the Share a Folder window from [...]

  • Page 105

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 97 The Share a Folder window opens with the recipients’ email addresses already entered: Figure 6~9 Share a Folder Windo w From the Sharing Screen To open the Share a Folder window from the Sharing screen, Step 1: Click the Sharing tab.[...]

  • Page 106

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 98 The Sharing screen opens: Figure 6~10 Sharing Screen - No Shares Sharing Screen - Populated If you have not yet shared any folders, the Sharing screen is empty. If you have previously shared fo lders or have had folders shared with you, they’re listed here. Step 2: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click New Share[...]

  • Page 107

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 99 The Share a Folder window opens: Figure 6~11 Share a Folder Window From the Backup & Restore Screen When you use the Backup & Restore screen to open the Share a Folder window, the name of the folder you’re sharing is entered for you. To open the Share a Folder window from the Backup & Restore sc[...]

  • Page 108

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 100 The Backup & Restore screen opens: Figure 6~12 Backup & Restore Screen Step 2: Select a backed up folder to share. Step 3: On the File/Folder Tasks menu, click Share .[...]

  • Page 109

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 101 The Share a Folder window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered: Figure 6~13 Share a Folder Window From your Windows PC De sktop or Windows Explorer When you open the Share a Folder window from your Windows desktop or Windows Explorer, the name of the folder you’re sharing is entered f[...]

  • Page 110

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 102 The Windows dropdown menu opens: Figure 6~14 Windows D ropdown Men u Step 2: From the dropdown menu, select Share using Mirra Server . If the folder has not yet been backed up, Share using Mirra Server does not appear on the menu. You can use the Add to Mirra Backups menu option to select the folder for back[...]

  • Page 111

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 103 The Share a Folder window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered: Figure 6~15 Share a Folder Window Selecting a Folder to Share If you’ve opened the Share a Folder window from the Backup & Restore screen or by right-clicking the folder on your computer, the name of the folder to be [...]

  • Page 112

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 104 The Browse for Folder window opens: Figure 6~17 Browse for Folder Window Listed are all the folders backed up on your Personal Server as well as folders you’re already sharing. Step 2: Select the folder to be shared and click OK . The name of the selected fo lder is displayed in the Folder to share field. [...]

  • Page 113

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 105 To select recipients to share with via the web, • Click Select from Address Book to enter recipients from your address book. — OR — • Select <Click here to enter an email address> and type an email address; re peat until you’ve added all the addresses you wish. On the Local Network You can sh[...]

  • Page 114

    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 ed in the folder and save the edited version. (You should be aware that the uploaded version will overwr ite the version currently in the folder.) • Download images from the web. Recipients may [...]

  • Page 115

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 107 Completing the Share Step 1: Review the information you’ve provided in the Share a Folder window. Step 2: Click OK to complete the folder share. The people with whom you’re sharing a folder via the web receive an email containing your message and a link to the Mirra web site, where they can create a free[...]

  • Page 116

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 108 Server. This allows people to work on the same folder, each on his or her own computer. For example, suppose that Co mputers 1, 2, and 3 are all synchronized to Folder A on a Personal Server. Change s made on Comp uter 1 to a file in that folder are automatically reflected in the copy of that file on the Per[...]

  • Page 117

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 109 To synchronize a folder that ’s been shared with you, Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the folder. Step 2: On the Sharing Ta sks menu, select Synchronize to this computer . A Synchronize to this Computer window explains wh at happens when you synchronize a folder to your computer: Figure 6~21 Synchron[...]

  • Page 118

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 110 Stopping Synchronization If you no longer want the ch anges you make to your copy of a folder to be reflected in the copy backed up on the Personal Se rver, you must stop the synchronization to break the link between the fold er on your computer and the folder on the Personal Server. If you were the creator [...]

  • Page 119

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 111 Opening a Shared Folder To access a file stored in a shared folder, Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select a shared folder. Step 2: On the Sharing Ta sks menu, click Open (you can also double-click the folder). The files stored in the folder are listed. Step 3: Manage those files as you would any backed up fi[...]

  • Page 120

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 112 A Synchronize to this Computer window explains wh at happens when you synchronize a folder to your computer: Figure 6~24 Synchronize to this Computer Step 3: Click OK . The Browse for Location window opens: Step 4: Select the location on your computer at which you want to place the synchronized folder. Step [...]

  • Page 121

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 113 The Share a Folder window opens: Figure 6~25 Share a Folder Window Displayed are the people with whom this folder is being shared and the permissions you’ve set for this folder. Step 2: To remove a name from the list of re cipients to share with, click the box preceding the name to deselect it. A popup win[...]

  • Page 122

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 114 Step 4: If you’ve added a recipient by email address, you can edit the Message to recipients . People added to your Recipients list (a nd only those people) receive a Share notification email. If you have removed people from your Sh are list, they can no longer access the folder. Step 5: Make the desired c[...]

  • Page 123

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 115 The new copy of a folde r is not auto matically backed up unless you have saved it within another folder already selected for backup. Step 5: Select the saved version for backup. Saving a File To save a file, Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the folder containing the file to be saved. Step 2: In the Sha[...]

  • Page 124

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 116 Step 7: Select the saved version for backup. Notes on Sharing Folders • You can share entire folders or you can share subfolders. • Once you share a folder, any ne w files you add to it are au tomatically shared as well. Even if you turn off your computer and take it off the network, yo ur Personal Serve[...]

  • Page 125

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 117 Chapter 7: Setting Up Web Access Once you’ve created a Mirra Web Account and have enable d your backed up folders for web access, you can view, download, edit , and upload the files stored in them from any computer connected to the Internet by signing in at www.mirra.com . Creating a Mirra Web Account You [...]

  • Page 126

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 118 The Web Access screen opens. Step 2: In the Web Account Information area of the screen, click Change/Create next to Account . The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens: Figure 7~2 Create a Mirra Web Ac count Step 3: Enter your email address and click OK . Step 4: Check your email. Usually after a few minut[...]

  • Page 127

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 119 Step 5: Click the link in your email. You’re taken to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address is already entered: Figure 7~4 Web Site Create Account Page Step 6: Enter a name and enter and confi rm a password of your choosing. Step 7: Click Create Account . If you don’t re[...]

  • Page 128

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 120 The Mirra Thank You page opens: Figure 7~5 Thank You Page Enabling Folders for Web Access When you created your Mirra Web Account, the Web Access Enabled window offered you a choice between automatically and manually enabling folders for web access: Figure 7~6 Web Access Enabled Window[...]

  • Page 129

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 121 You can change this setting on the Web Access screen: Figure 7~7 Web Access Screen Step 1: On the Web Access Tasks menu, click Preferences . Step 2: On the dropdown menu, se lect Auto-enable web acce ss for new backups or Disable web access for new back ups. Web Access Tasks Enabling a Folder for Web Access [...]

  • Page 130

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 122 Disabling a Folder for Web Access To disable a folder current ly enabled for web access, Step 1: On the Web Access screen, select the folder to be disabled. Step 2: On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Disable folder . Disabled appears in the Web Access column next to the selected folder. Enabling All Folder[...]

  • Page 131

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 1 23 • If there’s a poor connection, it may take several seconds for the remote computer to connect to your Personal Server.[...]

  • Page 132

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 124 Chapter 8: Reading the Activity Log The Activity Log tracks activity as it occu rs on your Personal Server and displays the 100 most recent actions performed by the Personal Server as you work. These actions relate to the features provided by Mirra: • The addition or removal of files fr om backup, sharin g[...]

  • Page 133

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 125 The Activity Log opens: Figure 8~1 Activity Log Listed are the 100 most recent events logged by Mirra, with the activity, status, file path, date, and time of each event.[...]

  • Page 134

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 126 Chapter 9: Managing Your Mirra Checking the Backup Status of all Computers To review the status of all computers connected to your Personal Server, Step 1: Sign in at the Mirra web site at www.mirra.com . You see the Mirra Backups page: Figure 9~1 Mir ra Web Site Step 2: Click Details .[...]

  • Page 135

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 127 The Mirra Details page dis plays the current stat us of all computers backed up to your Personal Server: Figure 9~2 Mir ra Deta ils Turning Off your Personal Server Since your Personal Server continuousl y backs up your computer and must be turned on in order fo r you to access folders remotely, you should l[...]

  • Page 136

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 128 You must wait until your Personal Server is completely shut down before disconnecting power. If you disconnect powe r while it’s running or while it’s in the process of shutting down, yo ur backed up files can be come corrupted. Wait until both lights beside the power button are off before disconnecting [...]

  • Page 137

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 129 When the amber light shines steadily and the startup tone sounds, your Personal Server settings have been returned to the factory defaults. Note: If you make a mistake at any point in this sequence, simply wait two minutes and begin again. Changing a Mirra Account To change the Web Account associat ed with y[...]

  • Page 138

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 130 The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens. Figure 9~5 Create a Mirra Web Ac count Window Step 2: Enter the email address of the new account and click OK . Shortly you’ll receive a c onfirmation em ail and an opportunity to verify or create your password for the new account. Troubleshooting If you encount[...]

  • Page 139

    Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 131 Online Support Once you’ve completed your initial setu p, you can receive additional Technical Support on line by submitting an Online Case Form at http://www.mirra.com/ support/submit_case.html . MirraGuard Data Guarantee If one of your computer hard drives fails, a l l d a t a b a c k e d u p o n y o u r[...]

  • Page 140

    Mirra Manual for Windows Index i Index Symbols .NET Framework 1.1 SP1 11 A Access Password 27 , 70 , 72 Access Password for a password-protected folder from another co mputer or user 70 Accessing Backed Up Folder s on the Web Creating a Mirra Web Account 11 7 Enabling Folders for Web Access 120 Web Access Tasks 121 Accessing Backups from Other Comp[...]

  • Page 141

    Mirra Manual for Windows Index ii B Backing Up a New Folder 78 Backing Up and Restoring Folders 60 Backup Status 66 Selecting Folders for Backup 61 Backing Up your My Documents Folder 61 Backup & Restore Tasks Restoring a Folder to this Computer 79 Backup Status 126 Backup Tasks Backing Up a New Folder 78 Removing a Folder from Backup 78 Select[...]

  • Page 142

    Mirra Manual for Windows Index iii Copying a File from Another Computer 74 Copying a Folder from Another Computer 72 Create Your Mirra Account Email 34 Creating a Mirra Web Account 11 7 Creating a Web Account If you don’t receive an email 34 , 49 D Disabling Popups for this Type of Alert 59 Disabling Web Access for New Backups 12 1 , 122 Discover[...]

  • Page 143

    Mirra Manual for Windows Index iv I Installing the Mirra PC Software 7 Choose Destination Location 13 Disk Space Requirements 12 Mirra License Agreement 11 Internet Sharing Con figuratio n Window 21 L License Key Verified 24 Local Network Stopping Synchronization 11 0 , 11 3 M Managing and Restoring Backed Up Files and Folders 78 Backup Tasks 78 Fi[...]

  • Page 144

    Mirra Manual for Windows Index v License Key 23 Mirra Connecting 24 Share a Folder Window 95 Sharing Screen 90 Status Screen with No Alerts 56 Web Access 121 Mirra Setup Wizard Creating a Mirra Web Account 28 Folders Recommended for Backup 29 Naming Your Personal Server 26 Setting an Access Password 27 Mirra Specifications 2 Mirra System Tray Icon [...]

  • Page 145

    Mirra Manual for Windows Index vi From your Windows PC Desktop or Windows Explorer 101 P Personalizing your Personal Server 39 Adjusting Network Settings 44 Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing 46 Changing Your Email Address 39 Naming your Personal Server 43 Setting Up Multiple Computers with One Mirra 53 Setting Up Multiple Users on One[...]

  • Page 146

    Mirra Manual for Windows Index vii Selecting Share Recipien ts 104 Sharing via Email 104 Sharing via the Local Network 105 Server - Computer Synchronization 55 Setting an Access Password 27 Setting Up an Address Book for Web Sh aring Address Book Tasks 93 Setting Up Multiple Computers with One Mirra 53 Setting Up Multiple Users on One Computer 46 S[...]

  • Page 147

    Mirra Manual for Windows Index viii Synchronizing Folders 11 2 Sharing via the Web Notifying Web Share Recipi ents 106 Status Bar 54 , 66 Status Bar Detached 54 Status Screen with Alerts 55 Status Screen with No Alerts 56 Stopping Synchronization 11 0 Synchronizing Folders 107 Stopping Synchronization 11 0 Synchronizing Versions 108 Working with Sy[...]

  • Page 148

    Mirra Manual for Windows Index ix Saving a Folder 80 , 11 4 Saving a Selected Version of a File 87 Selecting a Recommended Backup 78 Setting/Changing an Access Password 57 Sharing a Folder 85 , 111 Sharing a Folder with an Address 94 Stopping a Share 111 Stopping Synchronization 11 0 , 11 3 Undeleting a File or Folder 82 Viewing Alert Details 59 Vi[...]

  • Page 149

    Mirra Manual for Windows Index x Restoring a Selected Version of a Fi le 88 Saving a Selected Version of a File 87 View version history 85 Viewing Alert D etails 59 Viewing Previous Versions of a Fi le 85 View version history 85 W Web Access Enabled 36 Web Access Screen - No Web Account 48 Web Access Tasks Auto-enabling Web Access for New Backups 1[...]