Seagate Mirra Personal Server User Guide (Windows)

Seagate Mirra Personal Server Manual

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    Seagate Mirra Seagate Technology LLC. Contact information is available on the web at http://support.mirra.com sun.com/j2se Mirra PC software CD. To request copies of open source software used in this product, visit the www.mirra.com and to permit persons to whom the appear in supporting documentation.
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    476 U.S. and International Patents Pending Changes contained herein. Seagate Technology LLC Instructions The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, electric shock, or bodily injury. Please read all of these instructions carefully. 1. Save these instructions for later use. Mirra Manual
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    the product, and will void your warranty. Go to http://support.mirra.com for service. MirraGuard Data Guarantee If one of your computer hard drives fails, all data backed up on your Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server will be restored. Seagate will assist you in the restoration and, if necessary
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    Icon 37 File and Folder Icons 38 Hiding the File and Folder Icons 38 Personalizing your Mirra 39 Changing Your Email Address 39 Naming your Personal Server 43 Adjusting Network Settings 44 Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing 46 Setting Up Multiple Users on One Computer 46 Using
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    79 Restoring a Folder 79 Stopping a Restore 80 Saving a Folder 80 Saving a File 81 Undeleting a File or Folder 82 File/Folder Tasks 84 Opening a Folder in Mirra 84 Opening a Folder in Windows 84 Mirra Manual for Windows Table of Contents ii
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    Files and Folders from your Personal Server 86 Version Tasks 87 Saving a Selected Version of a File 87 Restoring a Selected Version of a File 88 Notes on Backing Up and Restoring Files and Folders 88 Chapter 6: Sharing Folders 90 Using the Sharing Screen 90 Sharing via the Web 91 Setting
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    of all Computers 126 Turning Off your Personal Server 127 Returning to Factory Defaults 128 Changing a Mirra Account 129 Troubleshooting 130 Technical Support 130 Telephone Support 130 Online Support 131 MirraGuard Data Guarantee 131 Index i Mirra Manual for Windows Table of Contents iv
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    the following components: • Seagate Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server (320 GB or 500 GB model) • AC power cable • Ethernet cable • Mirra software CD (contains this electronic Mirra Manual) • Mirra license key sticker (affixed to the Mirra software CD sleeve) • Mirra Setup Guide (printed on the
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    files have been closed, Mirra can back them up. If you wish, you can upgrade your system partition to NTFS using a built in Windows tool called Convert (see the Microsoft Knowledge Base at http://support. microsoft.com/?kbid=307881). Network Requirements Your Personal Server must be connected to
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    your Internet Service Provider (ISP) because the firewall blocks unauthorized access to your local network from the Internet. Connecting your Mirra to your Computer The Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server can be used with one computer or with multiple computers. Mirra Manual for Windows Release
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    Computer Connect your Mirra to a router 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 router
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    to a Power Source To connect your Mirra to a power source, Step 1: Plug the appropriate end of the provided power cable into the power slot on the rear of your Personal Server. Make sure it's firmly and completely seated. Figure 2~3 Mirra Power Plug Outlet Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 5
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    starts blinking after a few seconds. When the amber light shines steadily and a startup tone sounds, you have successfully installed your Personal Server. (If the amber status light shuts off, check the Mirra web site for help at http://support.mirra.com.) Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 6
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    Personal Server. If You're Updating from 2.0 to 2.2 If you're updating your Mirra software from Version 2.0 to Version 2.2, you must exit the Mirra an upgrade from Version 2.1 to Version 2.2.) To exit the Mirra software, Step 1: Rght-click the Mirra icon in the System Tray. Step 2: On the dropdown
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    since the Windows 2000 and XP operating systems automatically set up personal accounts with Administrator privileges. It might be an issue only in an office setting. To install the Mirra software, Step 1: Insert the Mirra CD in the computer's CD-ROM drive. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 8
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    The InstallShield Wizard Welcome window opens. If you're installing the Mirra software for the first time, you see this window: Figure 3~2 InstallShield Wizard Welcome - New Installation Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 9
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    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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 10
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    opens: 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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release
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    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. If necessary, you can change the destination drive or remove files to make room on the
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    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 select a different destination folder. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 13
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    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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 14
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    The Ready to Install window allows you one more 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 changes. When you're satisfied with your settings, click Install to
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    if you want a Mirra shortcut on your desktop: Figure 3~10 Create Desktop Shortcut Once your Mirra installation is complete, a Mirra icon automatically appears in your System Tray. However, many people like to use a larger desktop icon to open the Mirra software. Mirra Manual for Windows Release
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    you want a Mirra shortcut on your startup menu: Figure 3~11 Create Startup Menu Shortcut Step 11: Choose whether you want a Mirra shortcut on your startup menu. If you select Yes, a Mirra icon appears on your startup menu: Figure 3~12 Startup Menu Mirra Shortcut Mirra Manual for Windows Release
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    the installation completes, you're given an opportunity to view the Mirra Release Notes for Version 2.2 of the software. Figure 3~13 Mirra Release Notes Step 12: Choose whether you want to open and 've opened the Release Notes, read and then close them. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 18
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    . After you restart your computer, you see the Connection screen briefly as your Mirra reconnects to the Mirra Service. Once the connection is complete, your Mirra application opens on your desktop and you can use your Personal Server as you normally do. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 19
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    the Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server during installation and prompt you for permission to open the appropriate ports. If your firewall must be configured manually, you must open port UDP 19430 in order for your computer to communicate with your Personal Server. Refer to the Mirra Support Center
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    Click Yes. The Mirra software makes the appropriate adjustments to your XP firewall settings. ZoneAlarm Firewall ZoneAlarm may detect your Personal Server during the discovery phase of the Mirra software installation. If it does not, and if the Mirra software cannot detect Mirra Manual for Windows
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    Personal Server but detects the presence of a ZoneAlarm firewall, a message on the Status screen provides a link to a special FAQ entry on the Mirra ://www.mirra.com/support/help.html#ZoneAlarm provides detailed instructions on how to configure ZoneAlarm to handle the Mirra. Mirra Manual for
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    to your Personal Server. If multiple computers are connected to your Personal Server, you must enter this license key on each computer. To license your Personal Server, Step 1: Enter the license key (provided on the jacket containing your Mirra software CD). Step 2: Click OK. Mirra Manual for
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    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 Verified The Mirra Connecting screen opens: Figure 3~21 Mirra Connecting Screen Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 24
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    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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 25
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    : Figure 3~23 Name Your Personal Server Click More Info on any Setup Wizard window for additional information pertinent to that window. Step 2: Give your Personal Server a distinctive name or accept the default name, Mirra Personal Server, and click Next. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 26
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    your Access Password, you won't be able to restore folders from your Personal Server to a computer. Step 3: If you wish, enter and confirm a password and click Next. Note: The Next button is disabled if your two password entries do not match one another. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 27
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    want to associate with this Personal Server. After you finish the Setup Wizard, you'll complete the creation of your Web Account (see Creating a New Web Account). Note: The Next button is disabled if you enter an invalid email address. Step 5: Click Next. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 28
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    , you'll be able to back up other folders not listed in this window. Step 6: Select the folders you want to back up to your Personal Server and click Next. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 29
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    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: Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 30
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    page: Figure 3~28 Mirra Product Registration Although registering your Mirra is not required, you must register to activate the MirraGuard™ Data Guarantee and receive update notices from Mirra - To register now, complete the Mirra Product Registration form. Mirra Manual for Windows Release
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    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 to verify that you want to back it up. Mirra Manual for Windows
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    . Until you create a Web Account, the Web Account Information area of the Web Access screen in your Mirra application indicates that your Mirra is connected but your Web Account has not yet been confirmed: Figure 3~31 Web Access Screen - No Web Account Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 33
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    the email address you used to create your Web Account. • Click Resend Email Now on the Web Access screen in your Mirra application. If the email isn't there, contact Mirra Technical Support at http://support. mirra.com. Step 2: Click the link in the email. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 34
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    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 confirm a password of your choosing. Step 4: Click Create Account. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 35
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    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, backed up folders remotely and offers you a choice between automatically or manually enabling backed up folders for web access: Figure 3~35 Web Access Enabled Window
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    when it's backing up folders and by displaying popup messages from the Personal Server. The icon need not be visible at all in your System Tray in order for your Personal Server to function. Your Mirra continues to back up your selected files even if you Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 37
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    connected to your Personal Server. If you use a laptop and disconnect it from your network, the icons disappear. However, all backed up files and folders remain on your Mirra. If the Mirra icons on your backed up folders suddenly disappear, this indicates that the Mirra service has stopped. Hiding
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    In the Menu Bar, click View. Figure 3~37 Hide Mirra Icon Step 2: In the dropdown menu, unselect 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 associate the new
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    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 address and click OK. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 40
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    Check your email. Usually after a few minutes you receive a message from Mirra resembling the message shown below with a link 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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 41
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    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 confirm a password of your choosing. Step 6: Click Create Account. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 42
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    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 Status screen, click Configure. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 43
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    you enter incorrect settings, you may not be able to connect to your Mirra. If that happens, contact Mirra Technical Support at http://support.mirra.com. To adjust your network settings, Step 1: In the Mirra Tasks menu on the Status screen, click Configure. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 44
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    The Quick Setup window opens: Figure 3~44 Quick Setup Step 2: Click Advanced Network Settings. The Advanced Network Settings window opens: Figure 3~45 Advanced Network Settings Step 3: Enter the desired IP and DNS Server information. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 45
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    to manually set an Internet address for Mirra. Contact your broadband Internet provider for more information about sharing your person logs on to a computer that is backed up to a Personal Server, each person must create an individual Mirra Web Account in order to enable web access and file sharing
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    You see Mirra icons on your desktop and in your System Tray: Figure 3~46 Mirra Icons Step 2: Double-click either icon. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 47
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    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. The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens: Figure 3~48 Create a Mirra Web Account Window Mirra Manual for Windows Release
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    the email address you used to create your Web Account. • Click Resend Email Now on the Web Access screen in your Mirra application. If the email isn't there, contact Mirra Technical Support at http://support. mirra.com. Step 6: Click the link in your email. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 49
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    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 confirm a password of your choosing. Step 8: Click Create Account. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 50
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    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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 51
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    after logging on with Fast User Switching. This does not mean that the Mirra stops backing up anyone's files. Once files have been selected for backup by any user on a computer connected to a Personal Server, those files are continuously backed up regardless of who is logged on at any given moment
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    to back up two or more computers to a Mirra, you must install the Mirra PC software and enter your Mirra license key on each computer. Each user on each computer must then create a separate Mirra Web Account in order to remotely access and share folders. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 53
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    your Personal Server. When detached, the Status Bar becomes translucent, allowing you to see through it to the portion of the desktop it covers. You can drag the Status Bar to any location on your desktop. To re-attach the Status Bar to the Mirra application, uncheck Show on Desktop. Mirra Manual
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    space remaining on the Personal Server. • The Server - Computer Synchronization area tells you how many files are currently out of sync (not yet backed up sharing confirmations. Provided are the date and name of each alert and the status of popups (enabled or disabled) on your computer. Mirra Manual
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    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: On the Mirra Tasks menu, click Configure. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 56
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    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 Status tab. Step 2: On the Mirra Tasks menu, click Set/Change Access Password. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 57
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    once, Step 1: Click the Status tab. Step 2: On the Alert Tasks menu, click Dismiss all alerts. All alerts are deleted and the Alerts area closes. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 58
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    the Alert Tasks menu, click Enable popups for this type of alert. Popups for this type of alert are now displayed in the System Tray. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 59
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    can share the contents of backed up folders with others. Mirra automatically and continuously tracks any changes you make to the files in backed up folders and saves the eight most recent versions of each file. If you make changes to files while your computer is not connected to your Personal Server
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    are constantly changing, such as program files or logs, your Personal Server will be constantly updating those files and your computer's performance window first appears in the Setup Wizard when you initially set up your Mirra PC software (see Setup Wizard). Thereafter, it can be accessed from the
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    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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 62
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    the folder to be backed up. Step 6: Click OK. The Backup & Restore screen lists the folders backed up from your computer: Figure 5~4 Backup & Restore Screen Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 63
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    If other computers are connected to your Mirra, folders backed up from those computers are also displayed on your Backup & Restore screen: Figure 5~5 Backup & Tasks menu, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, click New backup on the Backup Tasks menu. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 64
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    or Windows Explorer To select a folder for backup from your Windows desktop, Step 1: Right-click on the folder on your desktop or in Windows Explorer. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 65
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    dropdown menu opens: Figure 5~7 Windows Dropdown Menu Step 2: On the dropdown menu, select Add to Mirra Backups. A Confirm Backup window opens. Step 3: Click OK. The folder is added to the backed up: 1. The folder is listed on the Backup & Restore screen. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 66
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    Personal Server. If you use a laptop and disconnect it from your network, the icons disappear. However, all selected files and folders are still backed up. See Turning Off the File and Folder Icons for instructions on how to turn Mirra the Mirra It takes Mirra, even if the Mirra Mirra. If the Mirra
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    Log tab. The Activity Log opens: Figure 5~9 Activity Log Step 2: Scroll through the Activity Log to see the 100 most recent actions performed by your Mirra. See Reading the Activity Log for additional information. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 68
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    but its owner has shared the folder with you, you can access it on the Sharing screen (see Managing Shared Folders for additional information). To open a folder backed up to your Personal Server from another computer, Step 1: Click the Backup & Restore tab. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 69
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    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 folder from another computer or user only the first time you access that folder unless Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 70
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    . Step 5: Double-click the folder to access the files contained in it. Copying Files from Another Computer Connected to Your Mirra If other computers have backed up folders to your Mirra, you can copy those folders or the files in them to your computer using either the Restore to this computer or
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    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 password protected, the Access Password window opens: Figure 5~13 Access Password Window Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 72
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    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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 73
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    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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 74
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    Personal Server to your recovered or new computer. After you install and set up the Mirra Mirra. You can delete the old copies to avoid confusion and redundancy. Note: Verify that your folders have indeed been completely restored and backed up before deleting the static copies. Mirra Manual
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    to a recovered or new computer, Step 1: Reinstall and set up the Mirra PC software on your recovered computer or on a new computer. Step 2: On your desktop, open the opens: Figure 5~17 Access Password Window Step 4: Enter your Access Password and click OK. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 76
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    (see Selecting Folders for Backup). Step 8: Once you confirm that each folder has been completely restored and backed up, delete the static copy from your Mirra to avoid confusion and redundancy. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 77
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    To stop backing up a folder, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the folder to be removed. Step 2: On the Backup Tasks menu, click Remove. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 78
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    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 and click Restore to this computer in the Restore Tasks menu. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 79
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    that each folder has been completely restored and backed up, delete the static copy from the Mirra to avoid confusion and redundancy. Stopping a Restore To stop restoring a folder, Step 1: On to be saved. Step 2: On the Restore Tasks menu, click Save as. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 80
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    see a list of the files contained in the folder. Step 3: Select the file to be copied. Step 4: On the Restore Tasks menu, click Save as. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 81
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    Step 7: Select the saved version for backup. Undeleting a File or Folder Backed up files and folders that have been deleted are stored indefinitely on your Mirra and remains on the Backup & Restore list as a grayed-out entry with a line drawn through it. You can undelete a file or folder and restore
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    file or folder from your computer using the Mirra application. You must make deletions in the original folder on your computer. To undelete a file or folder on your Personal Server, To undelete a file or folder, as deleted on your Backup & Restore screen. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 83
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    a Folder in Windows Copies of a backed up folder reside on both your computer and your Personal Server. If the Mirra application is open on your computer, you can use it to open the folder on your computer : Figure 5~23 Backed Up Folder Opened in Windows Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 84
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    reside on both your computer and your Personal Server. If the Mirra application is open on your computer, you click Share. The Share a Folder window opens. See Using the Share a Folder Window for further instructions. Viewing Previous Versions of a File Mirra Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 85
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    Deleted Files from a Folder. Use the Purge feature to free up space on your Personal Server by permanently erasing deleted files. You can purge all deleted files from a folder at are permanently removed from the folder; only the most recent version remains. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 86
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    of the file you want to save. Step 4: On the Version Tasks menu, click Save selected version as. The Save selected files as window opens. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 87
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    . • Laptop users: Even when you disconnect your computer from the network, the Mirra software continues to track changes and automatically synchronizes the most recent version of each of your files to your Personal Server when you reconnect to the network. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 88
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    • Mirra backs up files even when the Mirra application is not open on your desktop. • Mirra is not susceptible to Windows viruses, so if your computer is infected by a virus, you can restore backed up, virus-free versions of files from your Mirra. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 89
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    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 granting people access to specified folders stored on your Personal Server so
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    two ways: 1. Via the web through a free, password-protected account at www.mirra.com. 2. Locally with any computer connected to your Personal Server. Once you share a folder, any new files you add to that folder are automatically shared as well. Sharing via the Web Setting Up an Address Book Since
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    , 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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 92
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    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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 93
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    for this person opens: Figure shared with. To choose more than one address at a time, press Ctrl and select the desired addresses. Step 2: On the Address Book Tasks menu, click Share with. The Share a Folder window opens. See Using the Share a Folder Window for further instructions. Mirra Manual
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    their computers. They don't need to create a Web Account at www. mirra.com. Using the Share a Folder Window You use the Share via the Web window to select the folder to be shared, identify the people with whom to share it, regulate how the shared folder may be used, and send an email message to the
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    screen opens: Figure 6~8 Address Book Screen Step 2: Select a person with whom to share a folder on the web. To share with more than one person, hold down Ctrl and select as many names as you wish. Step 3: In the Address Book Tasks menu, click Share with. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 96
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    The Share a Folder window opens with the recipients' email addresses already entered: Figure 6~9 Share a Folder Window From the Sharing Screen To open the Share a Folder window from the Sharing screen, Step 1: Click the Sharing tab. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 97
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    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 folders or have had folders shared with you, they're listed here. Step 2: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click New Share. Mirra Manual for
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    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 screen, Step 1: Click the Backup & Restore tab. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 99
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    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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 100
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    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 for you. To open the Share a Folder window from your Windows desktop or Windows Explorer, Step 1: Right-click a backed up folder. Mirra Manual for Windows Release
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    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 backup. Once you've completed the backup process, right-click the folder again and share it. See Selecting Folders for Backup on your Windows Desktop. Mirra Manual for
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    of the folder to be shared is already displayed in the Folder to share field. If you've opened the window from any other Mirra screen, you must browse to the folder and select it.: Step 1: Click Browse next to Folder to share: Figure 6~16 Folder to Share Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 103
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    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 folder is displayed in the Folder to share field. Selecting Share Recipients By Email Address You can share a folder via the web at www.mirra.com. The
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    , display the list of users and select those you wish to share with. Setting Folder Permissions Use the Allow recipients to area of the Share a Folder window to set the permissions for the folder you're sharing. Figure 6~18 Permissions for Shared Folders Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 105
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    do not receive an email notifying them of a share. Once a folder has been shared via the local network, it can be accessed on the Share screen on the local computer. It's not necessary for local users to go to the Mirra web site to access shared folders. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 106
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    the copy on your computer and the copy stored on the Personal Server. If this folder has been shared with other computers connected to your Personal Server and they have also established a link to it, all copies are kept synchronized through the Personal Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 107
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    that file on the Personal Server and then, in turn, in the copy on Computers 2 and 3. Synchronizing Versions Mirra saves up to eight sync'd folder, they appear on everyone's computers. • If a folder containing sub-folders is created on computer A, shared and Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 108
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    To synchronize a folder that's been shared with you, Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the folder. Step 2: On the Sharing Tasks menu, select Synchronize to this computer. A Synchronize to this folder appears at the selected location on your computer. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 109
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    Sharing a Folder To share a folder, Step 1: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click New share. The Share a Folder window opens. Step 2: Select the folder to be shared, the recipients, and the folder permissions. Step 3: Click OK. See Using the Share a Folder Window for detailed instructions. Mirra Manual
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    be accessed by anyone with whom you previously shared it. Synchronizing Folders To synchronize a folder that's been shared with you, Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the folder. Step 2: On the Sharing Tasks menu, select Synchronize to this computer. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 111
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    copy stored on the Personal Server and is no longer backed up. Changing Folder Shares To add or remove people from the list of Share recipients or change the permissions you assigned to a folder, Step 1: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Change who shares. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 112
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    a name to the list of recipients to share with, add the name from your Address Book, enter it in the field beneath By email address, or select it from the list beneath On local network. (See Selecting Recipients to Share With for complete instructions.) Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 113
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    Step 2: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Save as. The Browse for Location window opens: Figure 6~27 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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 114
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    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 Sharing Tasks menu, click Open (you can also double-click the folder). it within a folder already selected for backup. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 115
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    you can share subfolders. • Once you share a folder, any new files you add to it are automatically shared as well. Even if you turn off your computer and take it off the network, your Personal Server continues to share those photos and files over your broadband connection. Mirra Manual for Windows
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    the Internet by signing in at www.mirra.com. Creating a Mirra Web Account You must create a free Mirra Web Account at www.mirra.com before you can use the Web Access - No Mirra Web Account To create a Mirra Web Account, Step 1: Click the Web Access tab. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 117
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    Account Step 3: Enter your email address and click OK. Step 4: Check your email. Usually after a few minutes, you receive a message from Mirra resembling the message shown below with a link to the Mirra web site: Figure 7~3 Create Your Mirra Account Email Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 118
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    If you don't receive an email, check your Spam folder to be sure your Mirra email has not mistakenly been identified as spam. If the email isn't there, contact Mirra Technical Support at http://support. mirra.com. Step 5: Click the link in your email. You're taken to the Create Account page on the
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    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 Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 120
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    to be enabled. Step 2: On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Enable folder. Enabled appears in the Web Access column next to the selected folder. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 121
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    Web • Files can be accessed via the web even if your computer is turned off as long as your Personal Server is on. • Files downloaded to a remote computer now reside on that computer. If you don't want empty the Recycle Bin before you log off the computer. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 122
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    • If there's a poor connection, it may take several seconds for the remote computer to connect to your Personal Server. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 123
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    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 from backup, sharing, or web access • Changes to backed up or shared files and folders • Mirra file syncs • Mirra file scans • File uploads and
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    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. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 125
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    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 Mirra Web Site Step 2: Click Details. Mirra Manual for Windows
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    light to the left of the power button blinks while your Personal Server is shutting down. This takes approximately 30 to 60 seconds. When both LED lights have turned off, it's safe to proceed. Step 2: Remove the cables from the rear of the Personal Server. Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 127
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    Returning to Factory Defaults Caution: Read the follows instructions carefully before you begin your factory reset. To erase the contents of your Personal Server and return all settings to the factory defaults, Step 1: If possible, use your Mirra desktop application to remove all backups from your
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    wait two minutes and begin again. Changing a Mirra Account To change the Web Account associated with your Personal Server, Step 1: In the Web Account Information area of the Web Access screen, click Change/Create Account: Figure 9~4 Change/Create Account Mirra Manual for Windows Release 2.2 129
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    your password for the new account. Troubleshooting If you encounter problems while setting up or using your Personal Server, read through this Manual for possible solutions. In addition, check the Mirra web site for help at http://www.mirra.com/support/. Technical Support Please be sure to read our
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    ://www.mirra.com/ support/submit_case.html. MirraGuard Data Guarantee If one of your computer hard drives fails, all data backed up on your Mirra Sync and Share Personal Server will be restored. Seagate will assist you in the restoration and, if necessary, Seagate's Data Recovery Service will commit
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    the Mirra Screens 54 Activity Log 68, 124 Address Book 91 Address Book Tasks Adding an Address 93 Deleting an Address 94 Editing an Address 94 Sharing a Folder with an Address 94 Adjusting Network Settings 44 Quick Setup 45 Administrator Privileges 8 Advanced Network Settings 46 Manual Addressing
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    Status 126 Backup Tasks Backing Up a New Folder 78 Removing a Folder from Backup 78 Selecting a Recommended Backup 78 C Changing a Mirra Account 129 Changing Folder Shares 113 Changing Web Access Preferences Auto-enabling Web Access for New Backups 121, 122 Disabling Web Access for New Backups 121
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    Tasks Opening a File in Windows 85 Opening a Folder 84 Opening a Folder in Windows 84 Purging Files and Folders 86 Sharing a Folder 85 Viewing Previous Versions of a File 85 Files Mirra Does Not Back Up 60 Firewall 20 XP Firewall (IFC) 20 ZoneAlarm Firewall 21 Folder Permissions 105 Folder-naming
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    79 Version Tasks 87 Managing Shared Folders Sharing Tasks 111 Managing Your Personal Server 126 Changing a Mirra Account 129 Checking Backup Status of all Computers 126 Technical Support 130 Troubleshooting 130 Turning Off your Personal Server 127 Managing your Personal Server 37 Turning Off the
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    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 19 Mirra Tasks
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    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
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    25 Setting Up Web Access 117 Setting Up your Mirra Configuring your Firewall 20 Installing the Mirra PC Software 7 Setting Up your Personal Server 7 Setting/Changing an Access Password 57 Setup Wizard 25 Share a Folder Window 95 Notifying Share Recipients 106 Via the Local Network 106 Opening the
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    Opening a File in Windows 85 Opening a Folder 84 Opening a Folder in Windows 84 Opening a Shared Folder 111 Purging Files and Folders from your Personal Server 86 Removing a Folder from Backup 78 Restoring a Selected Version of a File 88 Saving a File 81, 115 Mirra Manual for Windows Index viii
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    78 File/Folder Tasks 84 Mirra Tasks 56 Restore Tasks 79 Sharing Tasks 111 Version Tasks 87 Web Access Tasks 121 Technical Support 130 Online Support 131 Telephone Support 130 Troubleshooting 130 Turning Off the File and Folder Icons 38, 67 Turning Off your Personal Server 127 U Undeleting a File or
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    122 Windows XP Fast User Switching 52 Working with Synchronized Folders 108 X XP Firewall (Internet Connection Firewall) 20 XP Firewall Detected 21 Z ZoneAlarm Firewall 21 Mirra Manual for Windows Index x
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