Seagate FreeAgent Pro User Manual
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- Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 1
Only smart people read the manual. - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 2
29 Utilities ...31 Running Drive Diagnostics 31 Adjusting Drive Sleep Intervals 33 Waking Your Drive from Sleep Mode 34 Adjusting the Drive Lights 35 Index ...i FreeAgent Pro Data Mover Contents i - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 3
cannot shut down while it's being accessed; wait until all operations have completed before shutting down. To safely disconnect your FreeAgent drive, Step 1: Double- click the system tray Icon. Figure 1: Safely Remove Hardware The Safely Remove Hardware window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 1 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 4
Devices Follow the same procedures as those listed in the previous section to safely remove the FreeAgent while it's connected via eSATA or 1394. The device icons and identification strings in the strings in the Safely Remove Hardware window for eSATA devices: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 2 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 5
. Figure 4: eSATA Safely Remove Hardware Messages The FreeAgent drive is listed as a Disk drive in the Safely Remove Hardware window. 1394 Devices Here are the device icons and identification strings in the Safely Remove Hardware window for 1394 devices: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 3 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 6
for both FreeAgent Tools and AutoBackup is already loaded on your FreeAgent drive and ready to be installed on your computer. The two applications are installed together. To install the software, Step 1: Connect your FreeAgent drive. After a moment, the AutoStart window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 7
Figure 6: Windows XP AutoStart Window Note: Drive letters are assigned by your Windows operating system. Step 2: Select Install FreeAgent Tools and click OK. The InstallShield Wizard setup window opens: . Figure 7: InstallShield Wizard Setup The Welcome window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 5 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 8
Figure 8: Welcome Step 3: Click Next. The License Agreement window opens: Figure 9: License Agreement Step 4: Click Yes to agree to the terms of the agreement. The Choose Destination Location window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 6 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 9
Next to accept the default destination location or Browse to select a different destination location. The Setup Status window opens: Figure 11: Setup Status After the FreeAgent software has been installed, the AutoBackup Welcome window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 7 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 10
: Figure 13: AutoBackup End User License Agreement. Step 7: Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next. The AutoBackup Setup Status window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 8 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 11
setup is complete, the AutoBackup InstallShield Wizard Complete window opens: Figure 15: AutoBackup InstallShield Wizard Complete Step 8: Select Finish to complete the AutoBackup install. The FreeAgent Registration window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 9 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 12
11: Decide whether to restart your computer now and click Finish. Note: After you restart your computer, you are guided through the process of registering and configuring the AutoBackup software. See the Backup & Restore chapter for further information on this process. FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 10 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 13
Tools and AutoBackup have been installed, FreeAgent Tools and AutoBackup icons are placed on your desktop and in your system tray. Double-click the desktop of the system tray icons to open the programs. . Figure 18: FreeAgent Tools Icons . Figure 19: AutoBackup Icons FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 11 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 14
Changing Hardware Interfaces The FreeAgent™ Pro is equipped with an interchangeable USB/eSATA, or 1394 module. The module is fastened to the base of the unit is completely loose, use your fingernails to grasp the screw head and lift the module straight up from the base: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 12 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 15
turn the screw clockwise no more than a final 1/4 of a turn. The screw needs to be just tight enough to keep it snug against the base. FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 13 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 16
to manage from the list. Step 2: Select an option from the Command panel on the left. Note: The Your Drives window automatically detects all FreeAgent drives connected to your computer. If your drive is not displayed, make sure it's properly connected and turned on. FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 15 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 17
the registration, you need the AutoBackup Product Key attached to the Quick Start Guide in your FreeAgent drive shipping carton. Note: An Internet connection is required to complete AutoBackup registration 1: Click Enter Product Key. The Enter Product Key window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 16 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 18
Enter Product Key Step 2: Enter your product key (found on the Quick Start Guide included in your FreeAgent drive shipping carton) and email address, Step 3: Click OK. Creating a Backup Plan After product registration is completed, the Backup Destination window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 17 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 19
Figure 3: Destination Selection Step 1: Verify that your FreeAgent drive is selected and click Next. Figure 4: Smart Picks Step 2: Check the boxes next to the files and folders you want backed up and click Done. The AutoBackup File Tally window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 18 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 20
Items to Back Up Step 4: Verify the files and folders you have selected for backup and click Next. The Provide Backup Plan Name window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 19 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 21
Confirmation window opens: Figure 8: Backup Plan Confirmation Step 6: Verify your backup plan is correct and click Done. A window opens showing the progress of your backup: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 20 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 22
Complete After your first backup, the AutoBackup software monitors file and folder changes and automatically backs up whenever your system is idle. Any time your FreeAgent drive is disconnected from your computer, AutoBackup builds a list of the files that have changed FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 21 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 23
since the last backup and automatically backs up those files once your drive is reconnected. For more information on AutoBackup features, visit www.memeo.com. FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 22 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 24
These Restore Points mark places to return to in the event of a problem with your computer. You should create a Restore Point before you make in two ways: • Automatically at predetermined intervals • Manually any time you wish Creating Automatic Restore Points To opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 23 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 25
. Creating Manual Restore Points To manual create a restore point, Step 1: Click System Rollback on the Command panel. The Rollback window opens: Figure 3: Rollback Step 2: Click Create a Restore Point on my current system. The Rollback: Create Restore Point window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 26
OK. Rolling Back to a Restore Point To roll back your computer to a Restore Point, Step 1: Save and close all open documents and applications (except for FreeAgent Tools). Step 2: Click System Rollback on the Command panel. The Rollback window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 25 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 27
4: Select a restore date from the calendar and a time-stamped check point in the Restore Point window. Step 5: Click Next. The System Rollback confirmation window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 26 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 28
to a current Restore Point, Step 1: Save and close all open documents and applications (except for FreeAgent Tools). Step 2: Click System Rollback on the Command panel. The Rollback window opens: Figure 9: Rollback Step 3: Click Undo my last system rollback restore. FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 27 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 29
, you delete all previously saved Restore Points. To turn off Automatic Restore Points, Step 1: Click System Rollback on the Command panel. The Rollback window opens: FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 28 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 30
Figure 12: Rollback Step 2: Toggle the On/Off switch to Off. A confirmation window opens to verify that you want to turn off Automatic Restore Points: Figure 13: Restore Off Step 3: If you are sure you want to disable System Restore, click Yes. FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 29 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 31
and share them with anyone.The Internet Drive provides password-protected space on Seagate servers so you can store data that you want to access remotely or share Command panel - OR - Click Seagate Internet Drive under Other Tools on the AutoBackup Command panel. FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 30 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 32
Figure 2: Internet Drive Access The Seagate Internet Drive registration website page opens: Figure 3: Seagate Internet Drive Registration Page Step 2: Complete the registration form and sign in. FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 31 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 33
. The health check determines hard disk integrity and can help troubleshoot potential problems with disk surface, partitioning, and drive recognition. To run a drive diagnostic, Step 1: Close all open files located on the FreeAgent drive. Step 2: Click Utilities on the Command panel. The Utilities - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 34
window displays the results: Figure 3: Drive Diagnostic Results If the drive encounters an error during testing, the diagnostic displays an error code with instructions to contact Seagate for service and support. Step 5: Click OK to return to the Utilities window. FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 33 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 35
Adjusting Drive Sleep Intervals You can choose how long your FreeAgent drive can remain inactive before it goes into power-saving mode. To adjust the drive Adjust Drive Sleep Interval. The Adjust Drive Sleep Interval window opens: Figure 5: Adjust Drive Sleep Interval FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 34 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 36
Drive Sleep Interval window confirms that the power setting for your Seagate drive has been changed. Figure 6: Power Settings Confirmed Step 5: to the Utilities window. Adjusting the Drive Lights The lights on your FreeAgent drive pulse to indicate drive activity and status. You can turn these - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 37
Figure 7: Utilities Window Step 2: Click Adjust Drive Lights. The Drive Lights window opens: Figure 8: Drive Lights Step 3: Choose whether to display status and activity lights on your drive. Step 4: Click Apply to return to the Utilities window. FreeAgent Pro Data Mover 36 - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 38
Started 1 Installing FreeAgent Tools and AutoBackup 4 Safely Turning Your Drive On and Off 1 Using the FreeAgent Tools and AutoBackup Icons 11 I Installing FreeAgent Tools and AutoBackup 4 Internet Drive 29 M Managing Your Drives 14 R Registering AutoBackup 15 FreeAgent Pro Data Mover Index - Seagate FreeAgent Pro | User Manual - Page 39
1394 Interfaces 12 System Rollback 22 Creating Manual Restore Points 23 Rolling Back to a FreeAgent Tools and AutoBackup Icons 11 Utilities 31 Adjusting Drive Sleep Intervals 33 Adjusting the Drive Lights 35 Running Drive Diagnostics 31 W Waking Your Drive from Sleep Mode 34 070119 FreeAgent Pro
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