Seagate ST340005LSA10G Seagate Global Access User Guide
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Global Access Contents Using Web Access ...1 Using the Sign In Page 1 Signing In to Seagate Global Access 2 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 2 If You Forget Your Password 5 Viewing Central Axis Details 7 Accessing Folders via the Web 8 Using Folder Commands 10 Downloading Folders - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 3
), be sure to delete the downloaded files and empty the Recycle Bin before you log off from the computer. Using the Sign In Page The Seagate Global Access Sign In page can be used to sign into your Global Access account to use Web Access & Sharing, create a new Global Access account - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 4
email address and password you used to create your Seagate Global Access account. Step 2: Click Sign In. The Seagate Web Access page opens: Figure 2: Seagate Web Access Creating a Seagate Global Access Account If you don't yet have a free Seagate Global Access account, you can create one now. Step - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 5
In Page The page refreshes to indicate that Seagate has sent you an email: Figure 4: Create Global Access Account Email Sent Step 2: Check your email account for the email from Seagate, which contains a link to the web page on which to open a Seagate Global Access account: Using the Sign In Page - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 6
Global Access Figure 5: Create Global Access Account Email Step 3: Click the link in the Seagate email. The Seagate Global Access Account Setup page opens: Figure 6: Seagate Global Access Account Setup Your username is the email address you used to register for your Global Access account. Step - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 7
Access account, you can use the Sign In page to reset the password and access your account. If you forget your password, Step 1. On the Seagate Global Access Sign In page, enter your email address below Forgot your Password? and click Send. Figure 8: Forgot Your Password Using the Sign In Page - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 8
- Check Email Step 2: Check your email account for the email from Seagate, which contains a link to the web page on which to open a Seagate Global Access account: Figure 10: Reset Password Email Step 3: Click the link in the Seagate email. The Reset Password page opens: Using the Sign In Page 6 - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 9
Seagate Global Access Figure 11: Reset Password Page Step 4: Enter and re-enter a new password and click Set Password. The Web Access page opens and you - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 10
is information on when the Central Axis last checked into the Seagate web service, how much free disk space remains on the Central Axis, via the Global Access website. For additional information, refer to the Maxtor Central Axis User Guide. In addition, you must have full access to folders stored on - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 11
Seagate Global Access Figure 14: Web Access The Connecting page informs you of the progress as the Seagate website accesses the folder on your Central Axis: Figure 15: Connecting When the connection has been made, the contents of the selected folder are displayed: Accessing Folders via the Web 9 - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 12
you can store and work with files 2 GB or larger on your Central Axis, you cannot access or add files 2 GB or larger via the Seagate Global Access website. Using Folder Commands The Folder Commands are found on the left side of the Global Access Web Access and Folder Sharing pages - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 13
Seagate Global Access Figure 17: Folder Commands The Folder Commands allow you to perform these actions with folders stored on your Central Axis: • Download folders • Add - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 14
Seagate Global Access Figure 18: Downloaded Folder A File Download window opens: Figure 19: File Download Note: The appearance of the browser windows varies according to the - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 15
Seagate Global Access Figure 20: Save Downloaded File Step 3: Select a destination at which to save the folder and click Save. A window with files 2 GB or larger on your Central Axis, you cannot access or add files 2 GB or larger via the Seagate Global Access website. Using Folder Commands 13 - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 16
Seagate Global Access You can use Global Access to add files remotely from a local computer to a folder on your Central Axis. You can add up to - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 17
Seagate Global Access Figure 24: Choose File Step 3: Select a file to be added and click Open. The path to the selected file is displayed in the - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 18
Seagate Global Access Figure 26: Add Files Confirmation Step 6: Click Done to return to the Web Access page for the parent folder. The files you've - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 19
Seagate Global Access Figure 28: Create Folder Step 2: Enter a name for the new folder and click Submit. A message confirms that your folder is being created and - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 20
with others via the Global Access website. When you share a folder, share recipients receive an email from Seagate inviting them in your name to access the shared folder via the Seagate Global Access website. The Create Share page collects the information to be entered in the Share Invitation email - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 21
Seagate Global Access Figure 31: Share Folder The Create Share page opens: Figure 32: Create Share Step 2: Enter the information to be used in your Share - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 22
Seagate Global Access (c) Subject: Identify the folder to be shared, using any description you wish. with whom you've shared the folder inviting them to click the link in the email to go to the Seagate Global Access web page. Updating the Folder List When you add a folder to the parent folder, you - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 23
Seagate Global Access To select a view option, • In the View Options menu, select View as list or View as thumbnails (with or without showing image names): - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 24
Seagate Global Access Using File Commands The file commands allow you to work with the files and folders stored in a parent folder. Overwriting Files You can - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 25
Seagate Global Access Figure 37: Overwrite Step 2: Click Browse to find the edited version of the file on your local computer. The Choose file window opens: - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 26
Seagate Global Access Figure 39: Overwrite Populated Step 4: Click Overwrite. The older version of the file on your Central Axis is overwritten with the edited version. - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 27
Seagate Global Access Figure 41: Preview If you're viewing the images as thumbnails, click the image itself. The Image Preview window opens: Using File Commands 25 - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 28
Seagate Global Access Figure 42: Image Preview Window Step 2: Use the controls across the top of the Image Preview window to view your images: • Click Previous - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 29
Seagate Global Access Figure 43: Download a File or Folder If you're viewing files as thumbnails, click on the thumbnail itself. A File Download window opens: Figure - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 30
Seagate Global Access Figure 45: Save Downloaded File Step 3: Select a destination at which to save the item and click Save. A window displays the progress of the - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 31
Global Access Managing Shared Folders The Shared Folders page on the Seagate Global Access website allows you to view and manage folders you've shared with others as well as folders others have shared with you. Figure - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 32
Seagate Global Access Working with Shares The Folder Commands allow you to perform these actions with shared folders: • Download folders • Add files to folders stored on - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 33
Seagate Global Access Editing Shares You can edit a Share you've set up with others to add or remove Share recipients or alter the Share permissions. - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 34
Seagate Global Access Figure 50: Edit Share Options Step 2: Add or remove Share recipients, change your message, or edit Share permissions. Step 3: Click Save Changes. Your - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 35
Seagate Global Access Figure 51: Remove Share A Remove Share page verifies that you really want to remove this Share. Figure 52: Remove Share Confirmation Working with Shares 32 - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 36
Seagate Global Access Step 2: Click Remove to complete the removal of the Share and return to the Shared Folders page. The removed folder no longer appears - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 37
see the Web Access section. To access a folder shared with you by another Central Axis user, Step 1. Check your email for a Share Invitation message from Seagate Global Access: Figure 54: Share Invitation Email Step 2: Click either View Folder link in the email. The Shared Folder Sign In page opens - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 38
Global Access password and click Sign In. Note: If you haven't yet created a Seagate Global Access account, see the Web Access section for information on how to create one. Step 4: The Shared Folders page displays the contents of the - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 39
Access Account Settings page to create or change a display name, change your password, and set a default folder view option. To manage your Seagate Global Access account settings, • Click the Account Settings tab. The Account Settings page opens: Figure 57: Account Settings Creating a Display Name - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 40
Step 1. For Display Name, enter a name of your choosing or, if a display name already exists, make the desired change. Step 2: To change your Seagate Global Access password, enter your current password and then enter and re-enter the new password. Step 3: Choose whether to show folders in list view - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 41
Seagate Global Access Step 5: Click a tab to display another Global Access web page or click Sign Out. Using the Account Settings Page 38 - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 42
Index A Accessing Folders via the Web 8 Adding Files to a Folder 12 C Creating a Display Name 36 Creating a Folder 15 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 2 D Downloading Files 25 Downloading Folders 10 E Editing Shares 30 I If You Forget Your Password 5 M Managing Account Settings 36 Creating a - Seagate ST340005LSA10G | Seagate Global Access User Guide - Page 43
15 Downloading Folders 10 Sharing a Folder 17 Using the Account Setting Page 37 Using the Sign In Page 1 Creating a Seagate Global Access Account 2 Signing In to Seagate Global Access 2 Using Web Access 1 Using the Sign In Page 1 V Viewing Central Axis Details 7 Viewing Shared Folders 29 W Working