User guide

3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™ Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup
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• (Windows) In the Address bar, your DockStar network adapter mapped to drive letter P:
(unless this drive letter is already mapped to another device).
• The Files shared with me folder, which provides access to the files that others have
shared with you.
• The USB mass storage devices connected to your network adapter, shown as folders.
You can use this window to access the files stored on the devices connected to your network
adapter. The preferences dialog also provides these optional settings:
• Remember me: maintains email address and password settings
• Start on login: starts the drive application each time your computer starts
• Multi-drive mode: maps a drive letter to each USB mass storage device connected to
the network adapter
• Active Copy: automatically copy your pictures, videos, music and other files to your drive
whenever a file changes
See the Pogoplug help or the community forum at pogoplugged.com for more information
about using Preferences.
Using the DockStar Network Adapter for Backup
Since the DockStar network adapter provides local and remote access to your drive, you can
also use this networked storage space to back up new content from your computer.
The following methods allow you to create new folders on your drive(s) connected to the
network adapter, which you can use solely for backup. If later you decide to share your
backed up content, it’s available. Your content is secure and can only be shared if you
choose to do so.
• To back up using the Pogoplug Web interface, log in to your account, open My library and
then click the Upload button. Click New Folder to create a new folder.
• To back up using the drive application, open the drive application, navigate to the drive to
which you want to back up (for example, P:\Seagate FreeAgent Go) and then drag and
drop your files onto the drive.
See “Continuing Backups to Your FreeAgent Go Drive” on page 18 for instructions on
backing up to a FreeAgent Go drive that has a scheduled backup plan already in place.