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. Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal component failure. Do not use your product near water. 5. Never push objects of any kind into the product through the cabinet openings. Objects may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Unplug the product from the main power outlet if exposed to liquids, rain, or water. 6.
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Network Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 2: Connecting the Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: Using the Mirra Status Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Displaying the Status Tasks Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Working with Problem Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening the Problem Files Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fixing Problem Files . . . . . . . .
Undeleting a File or Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Restoring a Version of a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Restoring a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Stopping a Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working with Synchronized Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stopping Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharing Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharing a Folder via the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning Off your Personal Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Returning to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Changing a Mirra Web Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Introduction This manual provides information about how to connect your Mirra™ Personal Server and install, set up, and use the Mirra software.
Network Requirements Your Personal Server must be connected to a router or hub with an open Ethernet port. If you have only one computer and connect to the Internet with a broadband modem, you must install a router or a hub so that your Personal Server and your computer can share the same Internet connection. If you have a different configuration, see Setting Up a Single Computer or Setting Up Multiple Computers in Chapter 2 for further details on connecting your Personal Server to your computer.
Chapter 2: Connecting the Components Using a Router You should have a router on your network for several reasons: 1. To set up a local network so that other computers can connect to your Mirra. 2. To connect the local network to the Internet. 3. To provide firewall protection between the local network (including the Mirra) and the Internet.
Apple Airport Express The Apple Airport Express has no LAN Ethernet ports, so there’s no way to connect your Personal Server to your local network. You can do one of two things: 1. Purchase a wireless router such as the Apple Airport Extreme that does have wired LAN Ethernet ports and follow the directions above. 2. Purchase an Ethernet-to-wireless bridge to connect your wireless network to the wired Ethernet port your Personal Server requires.
Setting Up Multiple Computers If you already have multiple computers sharing a broadband Internet connection, you probably already have a router. Check for an available Ethernet port and use the provided Ethernet cable to connect your 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.
Connecting your Mirra 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 Step 2: Connect the other end of the power cable to an AC power source.
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 Macintosh Release 2.
Chapter 3: Setting Up your Mirra Installing the Mirra Software You must install the Mirra software on each Macintosh computer in your network that you want to connect to your Personal Server. Note: You must have Administrator privileges (or the Administrator’s password) to install the Mirra software on your computer. However, Administrator privileges are not required to run the Mirra application.
The Release Notes window opens: Figure 3~2 Release Notes Step 3: When you’ve finished reading the Release Notes, click Continue. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Mirra License Agreement opens: Figure 3~3 Mirra License Agreement Step 4: If you agree, check I have read and accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Continue. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Select Destination window opens: Figure 3~4 Select Destination Use this window to tell Mirra where to install the Mirra software and aliases. Note: Aliases will be created for ALL Mirra users on this computer. Step 5: Decide whether to accept the default destination folder or choose a folder and select any locations at which you want a Mirra alias. Step 6: Click Continue. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
If you selected Choose Folder to change the destination folder, the Choose a Folder dialog opens: Figure 3~5 Save Dialog Step 7: Select a destination folder and click Choose to return to the Installer. The Select Destination screen now displays the folder you’ve selected. Step 8: Click Continue. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Pre-Installation Summary screen opens: Figure 3~6 Pre-Installation Summary Step 9: To change any previous settings, click Go Back. When you’re satisfied with your settings, click Install to begin the installation. Step 10: Enter your Administrator name and password at the prompt. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Installing screen informs you of the progress of the installation: Figure 3~7 Installing Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
When the installation is complete, the Finish Up window opens: Figure 3~8 Finish Up Step 11: Click Launch Mirra to close the Installer and automatically open Mirra Setup. — OR — Click Done to exit the Installer and set up the Mirra software at another time. Setting Up the Mirra Software Mirra Setup walks you through the steps to set up your Mirra4 Mac software. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Welcome screen introduces Setup: Figure 3~9 Welcome Step 1: Click Next. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Find your Personal Server window opens: Figure 3~10 Find Your Personal Server Step 2: Select your Personal Server and click Next. The License Key window opens: Figure 3~11 License Key Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Entering a license key insures that only authorized Personal Servers are added to the Mirra network and that only authorized computers in your network have access to your Personal Server. If multiple computers are connected to your Personal Server, you must enter this license key on each computer. Your Mirra license key sticker is affixed to the Mirra software CD sleeve. Step 3: Enter your license key and click Next.
The Access Password window opens: Figure 3~13 Access Password The Access Password window offers the option of password protection for your backed up folders. 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 can set a password now or do it later from the Status screen in the Mirra application.
The Web Account window opens: Figure 3~14 Web Account Although you can use Mirra’s Backup & Restore feature without creating a Mirra Web Account, you must create a Web Account in order to use the Web Access and Folder Sharing features. Step 6: 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 Mirra Web Account, enter the email address you want to associate with this Personal Server.
The Backup window allows you to select some basic folders for backup: Figure 3~15 Backup The folders listed in the Backup window are those most frequently selected for backup. Once you’ve completed Setup, you’ll be able to back up other folders not listed in this window or folders listed here but not selected during Setup. Step 8: Select the folders you want to back up to your computer and click Next. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Thank You window opens: Figure 3~16 Thank You Step 9: Click Finish to close Setup. Three items open automatically on your desktop when Setup closes: Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
• The Mirra web site Product Registration page: Figure 3~17 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 Macintosh Release 2.
• The Connecting screen, which informs you that the Mirra software is connecting to your Personal Server: Figure 3~18 Connecting Screen • A Configure Backup window for each folder you selected for backup during Setup: Figure 3~19 Configure Backup — For each folder, change the folder name if you wish and click Back Up to verify that you want to back it up. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Creating a New Web Account Although you can now use the Mirra software to back up folders without creating a Web Account, you cannot access your folders remotely or share them with others until you create a Web Account. In the Web Account window of Setup, 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.
To complete the creation of your Mirra Web Account, Step 1: Check the email account associated with the email 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 3~21 Create Your Mirra Account Email If you don’t receive an email, • Check your Spam folder to be sure your Mirra email hasn’t mistakenly been identified as spam.
You’re taken directly to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address has already been entered: Figure 3~22 Create Web Account Step 3: Enter your name and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 4: Click Create Account. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Thank You page opens: Figure 3~23 Thank You Step 5: Return to the Web Access screen in the Mirra application on your desktop. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Web Access screen now reflects the confirmation of your Web Account: Figure 3~24 Web Access Screen — Web Account Confirmed You’ll receive an email confirming the creation of your Web Account and another confirming the registration of your Mirra. Organizing your Mirra Using Mirra Icons and Aliases During the installation of the Mirra software, a Mirra icon is placed in your menu bar.
Step 2: Select Open Mirra from the pull-down menu: Figure 3~25 Mirra Menu Bar Icon Menu The Mirra icon is normally red. A gray icon indicates that your connection has been lost. The Mirra icon pulses slowly when backups are in progress. You can turn off the pulsing behavior if you wish. To turn off the pulsing behavior, Step 1: Click the Mirra icon in the menu bar. Step 2: Select Turn Mirra Icon Animation Off from the pull-down menu.
To access the Mirra widget, Step 1: Make the Dashboard active by clicking the icon in the Dock or pressing F12. Figure 3~26 Mirra Widget Step 2: Click the Open (+) button in the lower left cornerto reveal the widget bar. The widget bar, which displays all widgets on your Mac, slides into view at the bottom of the screen. Step 3: Click the arrow buttons on either side of the widget bar to display more widgets until the Mirra widget is displayed.
The Mirra Preferences window opens: Figure 3~27 Mirra Preferences Step 2: Make your choices for new alert notification preferences, web access preferences, and Mirra Update reminder preference. Step 3: Close the window to save your preferences. Changing Your Email Address Your Mirra Web Account uses your email address to identify your user account. So if you change your email address, you must associate your new address with your Mirra Web Account.
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 3~28 Change/Create Account Link The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens: Figure 3~29 Create a Mirra Web Account Window Step 2: Enter your new email address and click OK. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Step 3: 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 3~30 Create Your Mirra Account Email Step 4: Click the link in your email. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
You’re taken to the Mirra web site Create Account page: Figure 3~31 Create Account Page Step 5: Enter a username and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 6: Click Create Account. The Thank You page opens: Figure 3~32 Thank You Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Step 7: Return to the Mirra application on your desktop. Adjusting Network Settings You can customize the network configuration for your Mirra by changing the name you gave your Mirra or entering advanced network settings, such as static IP addressing. Almost everyone will use the default network settings. Use Advanced Network Settings only if you need to set static IP addressing and only if you have the technical expertise necessary to configure network settings.
Step 3: Enter the desired IP and DNS Server information. Step 4: Click OK to save your changes and close the Advanced Network Settings window. For additional information about advanced network settings, see Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing. Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing Most modern routers and broadband modems are able to share your Internet connection using automatic address assignment (DHCP) for computers in your network along with address sharing (NAT).
Step 2: Open the Mirra application and click the Web Access tab: Figure 3~34 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. The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens: Figure 3~35 Create a Mirra Web Account Window 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 3~36 Create Your Mirra Account Email If you don’t receive an email, check your Spam folder to be sure your Mirra email hasn’t mistakenly been identified as spam. 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 Macintosh Release 2.
You’re taken to the Create Account page on the Mirra web site, where your email address is already entered:, Figure 3~37 Web Site Create Account Page Step 7: Enter a name and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 8: Click Create Account. The Thank You page opens: Figure 3~38 Thank You Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Step 9: Step 10: Return to the application on your desktop. Check your email for a welcome message from Mirra: Figure 3~39 Welcome Email Using Mirra with Mac OSX Fast User Switching When users who share a computer change user accounts via fast user switching, the Mirra application remains open on both users’ desktops. Mirra continues to back up all users’ files.
Backing Up to Multiple Mirras You can back up the folders on your computer to more than one Mirra Personal Server. For example, you can back up folders from your laptop to one Mirra at work and another Mirra at home, providing additional security through a redundant backup. To back up your folders to more than one Mirra, Step 1: Install the Mirra software on your computer. Step 2: Connect to and license each of your Mirras.
Displaying the Task Menus Each Mirra function (Status, Backup & Restore, Web Access, Sharing, and Activity Log) has its own Task menu. You can display a Task menu in two ways: • Click Tasks on the menu bar of a Mirra screen: Figure 3~41 Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar — OR — Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
• Click the Tasks button on a Mirra screen: Figure 3~42 Tasks Button Reading the Status Bar The Status Bar across the bottom of the Mirra application provides continuously updated information about the status of your Personal Server: connection status, amount of free disk space, time of the last synchronization, and most recent activity. When a backup is under way, the Status Bar reflects its progress. Figure 3~43 Status Bar Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Chapter 4: Using the Mirra Status Screen The Mirra Status screen provides you with information about the current status of your Personal Server: Figure 4~1 Status Screen Fields • The Connected to area tells you which Personal Server you’re connected to, how many computers are backed up to it, and how many files are backed up on it from all connected computers.
Displaying the Status Tasks Menu You can display the Status Tasks menu in two ways: • Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Status screen: Figure 4~2 Status Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar — OR — • Click the Tasks button on the Status screen: Figure 4~3 Tasks Button Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Working with Problem Files A problem file displays one of more of these characteristics: • The filename is too long. • The file is contained in a folder whose name is too long. • The file or folder pathname contains unsupported characters. • The file or its surrounding folder has no Read permission. When Mirra encounters a problem file, it generates an alert in the Alerts area of the Status screen.
• Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Status screen and select Show Problem Files: Figure 4~5 Status Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar • Highlight the Problem File alert in the Alerts field, click Tasks on the menu bar, and select View Alert Details on the Tasks menu • Click the Tasks button on the Status screen and select Show Problem Files on the Tasks menu: Figure 4~6 Status Tasks Button Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
• Double-click the Problem File alert in the Alerts area of the Status screen: Figure 4~7 Problem File Alert Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Fixing Problem Files To see information about a problem file and fix the problem, Step 1: Use one of the methods described in the previous section to open the Problem Files window: Figure 4~8 Problem Files If the name of the problem file is too long to be displayed, the first and last few characters of the name are displayed. Step 2: Double-click on a problem file in the list. The Finder opens the folder that contains the file and highlights the file.
Step 4: Click OK. Mirra Status Tasks Configuring a Mirra Name or Advanced Network Settings To change the name of your Mirra or to enter advanced network settings, Step 1: On the Status Tasks menu, click Configure. The Mirra Configuration window opens: Figure 4~9 Mirra Configuration Window Step 2: In the Mirra Configuration window, • Enter or edit a name for your Mirra. • Enter or update IP address and DNS server information. Step 3: Click OK. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Setting/Changing an Access Password To set an Access Password if you don’t already have one or edit a password you selected previously, Step 1: On the Status Tasks menu, click Set/Change Access Password. The Folder Access Password window opens: Figure 4~10 Folder Access Password Step 2: In the Access Password window, • Enter your old password if one exists. • Enter and confirm the new password. Step 3: Click OK.
All alerts are deleted and the Alerts area closes. Viewing Alert Details To display the details of an alert, Step 1: Double-click the alert. — OR — In the Alerts area of the Status screen, select the alert to be viewed. Step 2: On the Status Tasks menu, click View alert details. A window containing the details of the alert opens. Showing Problem Files To see information about a problem file and fix the problem, Step 1: In the Alerts area of the Status screen, double-click the Problem File alert.
Chapter 5: Backing Up & Restoring Folders There are several reasons to use Mirra to back up important folders: • Your information is safe in the event of a computer crash. • Mirra saves up to eight versions of each file in a backed up folder. • You can access and work with your backed up folders remotely from any computer with an Internet hookup. • Once a folder has been backed up, any files and folders added to it are automatically backed up as well.
Note: If you back up files and folders that are constantly changing, such as program files or logs, your Personal Server will be constantly updating those files and your computer’s performance may be affected. Folder-naming Issues Once you’ve selected a folder for backup, you cannot change the folder name in any way. If you do change a folder name, you must again select that folder for backup after the name change.
Using the Backup & Restore Screen The Backup & Restore screen displays the folders you’ve selected for backup on your Mirra and lists the files stored in them: Figure 5~1 Backup & Restore Screen Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
If other computers are connected to your Mirra, folders backed up from those computers are also displayed on your Backup & Restore screen: Figure 5~2 Backup & Restore Screen with Local Network To access the files contained in a backed up folder, Step 1: In the list of backed up folders on the left, select the folder in which the file resides. Step 2: From the list that displays on the right side of the screen, select the desired file. Step 3: Use the Backup & Restore Tasks menu to manage the file.
Displaying the Backup & Restore Tasks Menu You can display the Backup & Restore Tasks menu in two ways: • Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Backup & Restore screen: Figure 5~3 Backup & Restore Tasks from the Menu Bar — OR — Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
• Click the Tasks button on the Backup & Restore screen: Figure 5~4 Tasks Button Selecting Folders for Backup Recommended Backups The folders listed in the Recommended Backups window are the ones most often selected for backup. Once these folders have been backed up, any files and folders you add to them are automatically backed up as well. If you didn’t select folders for backup in Setup, you can do so now on the Backup & Restore screen.
To select folders for backup in the Recommended Backups window, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, select Recommended Backups.: Figure 5~5 Backup & Restore Tasks - Recommended Backups Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The New Backups window opens with the Recommended Backups tab selected: Figure 5~6 Recommended Backups Step 2: Select the folders you want to back up. Step 3: Click Back Up. The New Backups window closes and a Configure Backup window opens for each folder you’ve selected: Figure 5~7 Configure Backup Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Step 4: In each window, change the backup name if you wish and click Back Up. The Backup & Restore screen lists the folders you’ve selected for backup: Figure 5~8 Backup & Restore Screen New Backups You can back up folders not listed in the Recommended Backups window in two ways: 1. From the Backup & Restore Tasks menu 2. From the Finder Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
From the Backup & Restore Tasks Menu To use the Backup & Restore Tasks menu to select folders for backup, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, select New Backup: Figure 5~9 Backup & Restore Tasks - New Backup Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
A New Backup window opens with the Other Folders tab selected: Figure 5~10 New Backup Step 2: Select the folder to be backed up and click Back Up. A Configure Backup window opens: Figure 5~11 Configure Backup Step 3: Change the backup name if you wish and confirm that this is the folder to be backed up. Step 4: Click Back Up. The folder is added to the list on the Backup & Restore screen. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
From the Finder When you install the Mirra for Macintosh software, Mirra-specific entries are added to the Finder's shortcut menu. Although you aren't required to restart your computer after you install the Mirra software, these Mirra entries won't appear on the shortcut menu until you do restart.. To select a folder for backup from the Finder, Step 1: Control-click (or right-click) the folder in the Finder.
Benefit: • If you back up your home folder, any file or folder you add to the home folder (which includes your desktop) is automatically backed up. Drawback: • You cannot synchronize a folder from your Personal Server to your Macintosh in a folder that’s backed up. So if you’ve backed up your home folder, you must select another folder not located in your home folder in which to synchronize folders. We recommend synchronizing in your Shared folder (located on your hard drive in /Users/Shared).
The Excluded Folder(s) window opens: Figure 5~14 Excluded Folder(s) If you’re backing up your home folder, the Library/Caches folder is listed in the Excluded Folder(s) window. Step 2: Click the + and - signs to add or remove folders from the Excluded Folders list: • To add a folder to the Excluded Folders list, click + and browse to the folder. • To remove a folder from the Excluded Folders list, select the folder in the list and click - .
Step 2: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, select Exclude Folder(s) from Backup: Figure 5~15 Backup & Restore Tasks - Exclude Folder(s) from Backup The Excluded Folder(s) window opens: Figure 5~16 Excluded Folder(s) Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Step 3: Click the + and - signs to add or remove folders from the Excluded Folders list: • To add a folder to the Excluded Folders list, click + and browse to the folder. • To remove a folder from the Excluded Folders list, select the folder in the list and click - . Step 4: When you’re finished, click Done to return to the Backup & Restore screen.
It takes a while to back up your folders for the first time because all the files in all your selected folders are being backed up at once. After the initial backup, keeping backups up to date is not as time consuming because only a few files change at any one time. Opening Backups on your Mirra from the Finder To go directly from the Finder to a backed up folder on your Mirra, even if the Mirra application is not open, Step 1: Control-click the folder in the Finder.
most recent activities. The Status Bar reflects current actions documented in the Activity Log. To view your Activity Log, Step 1: Click the Activity Log tab. The Activity Log opens: Figure 5~19 Activity Log Step 2: Scroll through the Activity Log to see the 200 most recent actions performed by your Mirra. 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.
— OR — • if the folder is password protected but its owner has given you the password. If a folder is password protected and you don’t have the password 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 view a folder backed up to your Personal Server from another computer, Step 1: Click the Backup & Restore tab.
If an Access Password has been set, the Password Required window opens: Figure 5~21 Access Password Window • You’re asked to enter an access password for a password-protected folder from another computer or user only the first time you access that folder unless the password changes — you’re accessing a backup created after you entered the password the first time — this is the first time you’re accessing a backup from a different computer — Step 4: Enter the password and click OK.
The files contained in the selected folder are displayed. Copying Files from Another Computer Connected to Your Mirra If other computers have backed up folders to your Personal Server, you can copy those folders or the files in them to your computer using either the Restore to this Computer or the Save As menu option.
• If the folder is not password protected, the Save Selected Folder As window opens. • If the folder is password protected, the Password Required window opens: Figure 5~24 Password Required Window Step 3: Enter the Access Password and click OK. Note: If you have not obtained the password from the owner of this folder, you cannot proceed.
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 5~26 Backup & Restore Screen Step 2: On the Tasks menu, click Save As. The Save Selected File As window opens: Figure 5~27 Save Selected File As Window Step 3: Change the File name if you wish, select the location at which you want to save the file, and click OK. The file is saved at the selected location.
Restoring Folders After a Crash If your computer crashes, you can restore your backed up folders from your Personal Server to your recovered or new computer. When you install and set up the Mirra software on the new computer and open the Backup & Restore screen, all your backed up folders are listed as residing on your previous computer. Listed on the Backup & Restore Tasks menu is the Restore to this computer option.
A Restore to this Computer window opens: Figure 5~29 Restore to this Computer Step 5: Select a location for the folder, change the folder name if you wish, 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 folders for backup (see Selecting Folders for Backup).
The New Backup window opens. Step 2: Select the folders you want to back up A Configure Backup window opens for each folder. Step 3: Click OK in each Configure Backup window. Removing a Folder from Backup To stop backing up a folder, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the folder to be removed. Step 2: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Remove Backup. The Remove Backup confirmation window opens: Figure 5~30 Remove Backup Confirmation Step 3: Click Remove to confirm the removal.
The Save Selected Folder window opens: Figure 5~31 Save Selected Folder Window Step 3: Rename the folder if you wish and select the location at which you want it saved. Step 4: Click OK. The new copy of a folder is not automatically 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 Backup & Restore screen, select the folder containing the file to be saved.
Step 5: Click Save. The file is saved at the selected location. The new copy of a file is not automatically backed up unless you have saved it within a folder already selected for backup. Step 6: Select the saved version for backup. Saving a File Version File versions are sorted in the order in which each version was created, with the earliest version listed first. The date displayed for each version reflects the date on which that version was modified according to your operating system’s time stamp.
Step 3: Select the version of the file you want to save. Step 4: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Save Selected Version As. The Save selected version as window opens: Figure 5~34 Save Selected Version As 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 and now appears in both its original and its new locations.
To undelete a file or folder on your Personal Server, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the file or folder to be undeleted. You can hold down the Command key to select muiltiple files or folders: Figure 5~35 Backup & Restore Screen with Deleted Folders Step 2: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, select Undelete Selected Items (or Undelete Folder or Undelete File).
To restore an earlier version of a file, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the file to be restored. Step 2: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click View Version History. Up to eight versions of this file are displayed. Step 3: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the file version to be restored. Step 4: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Restore Selected Version. The selected version of the file is restored to its original location on your computer.
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 folders for backup (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 the Mirra to avoid confusion and redundancy.
You see the contents of the folder in the Finder: Figure 5~36 Backed Up Folder Opened in the Finder Opening a File in Finder If you have the Mirra application open on your computer, you can use it to open a file in Finder so you can work on it in its original application (i.e. a Word document opens in Microsoft Word™). To open a file in Finder through the Mirra application, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, double-click the folder containing the file. Step 2: Select the file.
Sharing a Folder via the Web To share a folder via the web, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Share via the Web. The Share via the Web 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. Sharing a Folder via the Local Network To share a folder via the local network, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Share via the Local Network.
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 deleted files. You can purge all deleted files from a folder at one time or you can purge them individually. To purge all deleted files from a folder at one time, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the folder to be purged. Step 2: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Purge > Purge Deleted Files from Folder.
Step 3: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Purge > Purge Old Versions of File. All previous versions of this file are permanently removed from the folder; only the most recent version remains. Purging a Deleted Folder. Use the Purge feature to free up space on your Personal Server by permanently erasing deleted folders. To purge a deleted folder, Step 1: On the Backup & Restore screen, select the deleted folder to be purged.
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 granting people access to specified folders stored on your Personal Server so they can view, download, edit, and save changes to the files stored in them.
Displaying the Sharing Tasks Menu You can display the Sharing Tasks menu in two ways: • Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Sharing screen: Figure 6~2 Sharing Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar — OR — Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
• Click the Tasks button on the Sharing screen: Figure 6~3 Tasks Button Using the Sharing Screen The Sharing screen provides detailed information about folders you’re sharing with others and folders others have shared with you via the local network.
In the Contents pane on the right • File name • File size • Date file was last modified • File type (i.e. .doc, .jpeg) Figure 6~4 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 connected to your Mirra. Once you share a folder, any new files you add to that folder are automatically shared as well. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Sharing via the Web You use the Share via the Web window to select a 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 people with whom you’re sharing: Figure 6~5 Share via the Web Opening the Share via the Web Window You can open the Share via the Web window in three ways: 1. From the Sharing screen. 2. From the Backup and Restore screen. 3. From the Finder.
The Sharing screen opens: Figure 6~6 Sharing Screen - No Shares Sharing Screen - Populated If you have not yet shared any folders, the Sharing screen is empty. If you’ve previously shared folders or have had folders shared with you, they’re listed here. Step 2: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Share via the Web. Figure 6~7 Share via the Web Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Share via the Web window opens: Figure 6~8 Share via the Web From the Backup & Restore Screen To open the Share via the Web window from the Backup and Restore screen, Step 1: Click the Backup & Restore tab. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Backup & Restore screen opens: Figure 6~9 Backup and Restore Screen Step 2: Select a folder to share from the list of backed up folders. Step 3: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Share via the Web. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Share via the Web window opens with the name of the folder to be shared already entered: Figure 6~10 Share via the Web (Folder Name Entered) From the Finder To open the Share via the Web window from the Finder, Step 1: Control-click a backed up folder. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The shortcut menu appears: Figure 6~11 Shortcut Menu Step 2: From the shortcut menu, choose Share Folder “foldername” via the Web. If the folder has not already been backed up, Share Folder “foldername” via the Web is disabled on the menu. Use the Add Folder “foldername” to Mirra Backups option to select the folder for backup. Once you’ve completed the backup process, Control-click on the folder again to share it. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Share via the Web window opens with the name of the folder to be shared already entered: Figure 6~12 Share via the Web (Folder Name Entered) Using the Share via the Web Window Selecting a Folder to Share Figure 6~13 Folder to Share If you’ve opened the Share via the Web window from the Backup & Restore screen or by Control-clicking on the folder in the Finder, the name of the folder to be shared is already displayed in the Folder to share field.
The Browse for Folder window opens: Figure 6~14 Browse for Folder Window Listed are all the folders backed up on your Personal Server. Step 2: Select the folder to be shared and click OK. The name of the selected folder appears in the Folder to share field. Selecting Recipients to Share With Figure 6~15 Recipients to Share With Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The people with whom you share via the web are notified of the Share by email and are provided with a link to the Mirra web site, where they can quickly set up a free Mirra Web Account that allows them to access your folder. Entering Addresses with the Apple Address Book If you use Apple’s Address Book, you can use it to enter email addresses in the Recipients to share with field: Step 1: In the Share via the Web window, click the Address Book icon.
The names appear in the Recipients to share with field of the Share via the Web window. Figure 6~17 Share via the Web Window with Addresses Typing Email Addresses To type in the email addresses of people with whom you want to share a folder, Step 1: Type an email address (one address per line). Step 2: Press Return. Continue to enter email addresses until you’ve added everyone with whom you want to share the folder. Figure 6~18 Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Setting Folder Permissions Use the Allow recipients to area to set the permissions attached to the folder you’re sharing: • Write to folder: Recipients may download, edit. upload, and add files to or delete files from the shared folder. • Download images: Recipients may download fullsize images.
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: Figure 6~20 Share a Folder Email Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Sharing via the Local Network You use the Share via the Local Network window to select a folder to be shared, identify the people connected to your Mirra with whom to share it, and regulate how the shared folder may be used: Figure 6~21 Share via the Local Network People with whom you share on your local network receive alerts on their Status screens informing them of your shared folder.
From the Sharing Screen To access the Share via the Local Network window from the Sharing screen, Step 1: Click the Sharing tab. The Sharing screen opens: Figure 6~22 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 Share via the Local Network. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Share via the Local Network window opens: Figure 6~23 Share via the Local Network From the Backup & Restore Screen To access the Share via the Local Network window from the Backup & Restore screen, Step 1: Click the Backup & Restore tab. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Backup & Restore screen opens: Figure 6~24 Backup and Restore Screen Step 2: Select a backed up folder to share. Step 3: On the Backup & Restore Tasks menu, click Share via the Local Network. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Share via the Local Network window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered: Figure 6~25 Share via the Local Network (Folder Name Entered) From the Finder To access the Share via the Local Network window from the Finder, Step 1: Control-click on a backed up folder. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The shortcut menu appears: Figure 6~26 Windows Dropdown Menu Step 2: From the dropdown menu, select Share Folder “foldername” via the Local Network. If the folder has not already been backed up, Share Folder “foldername” via the Web is disabled on the menu. Use the Add Folder “foldername” to Mirra Backups option to select the folder for backup. Once you’ve completed the backup process, Control-click on the folder again to share it. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Share via the Local Network window opens with the name of the folder to share already entered: Figure 6~27 Share via the Local Network (Folder Name Entered) Using the Share via the Local Network Window Selecting a Folder to Share If you’ve opened the Share via the Local Network window from the Backup & Restore screen or by control-clicking on the folder on your computer, the name of the folder to be shared is already displayed in the Folder to share field.
The Browse for Folder window opens: Figure 6~29 Browse for Folder Window Listed are all the folders backed up on your Personal Server. Step 2: Select the folder to be shared and click OK. The name of the selected folder appears in the Folder to share field. Selecting Recipients on the Local Network The Share via the Local Network window displays all the computers connected to your Personal Server and lists the users on each computer.
Setting Folder Permissions Use the Allow recipients to area to set the permissions attached to the folder you’re sharing: • Write to folder: Recipients may download, edit. upload, and add files to or delete files from the shared folder. • Download images: Recipients may access this folder on the Mirra web site and download full-size images. Completing the Share Step 1: Review the information you’ve provided in the Share via the Local Network window. Step 2: Click Share to complete the folder share.
the Mirra appears as the most recent version even if it doesn’t contain the most recent edits. It’s possible (but unlikely) that the copy of the file on your computer containing your more recent edits may be overwritten by another person's edits. As a result, changes you made to the file may exist only in a previous version of the file no longer present on your computer, but still residing on the Mirra. Since Mirra saves up to eight versions of a synchronized file, you can retrieve an overwritten version.
A Synchronize to this Computer window explains what happens when you synchronize a folder to your computer: Figure 6~30 Synchronize to this Computer Step 3: Click OK. The Synchronize to window opens: Figure 6~31 Synchronize to Step 4: Select the location on your computer at which you want to place the synchronized folder. Step 5: Click OK. The folder appears at the selected location on your computer. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Stopping Synchronization If you no longer want the changes you make to your copy of a folder to be reflected in the copy backed up on the Personal Server, you must stop the synchronization to break the link between the folder on your computer and the folder on the Personal Server. To stop the synchronization, Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the folder. Step 2: On the Sharing Tasks menu, select Stop Synchronization.
Opening a Folder To open a folder, Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the folder to be opened. Step 2: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Open. Opening or Revealing a File or Folder in Finder Opening a file or folder in Finder is the equivalent of double-clicking the item in Finder to open it. Revealing a file or folder in Finder shows you the location of the item in Finder but does not allow you to open the item.
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. A Synchronize to this Computer window explains what happens when you synchronize a folder to your computer: Figure 6~33 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.
Changing Web Shares To add or remove people from the list of recipients via the web or change the permissions you assigned to a folder, Step 1: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Change Who Shares via the Web. Figure 6~34 Sharing Tasks Menu Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Share via the Web window opens: Figure 6~35 Share via the Web 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 recipients to share with, click the box preceding the name to deselect it. Step 3: To add a name to the list of recipients to share with, add the name from your Address Book or enter it in the field beneath By email address.
Changing Local Network Shares To add or remove people from the list of recipients on your local network or change the permissions you assigned to a folder, Step 1: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Change Who Shares via the Local Network: Figure 6~36 Sharing Tasks Menu Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Share via the Local Network window opens: Figure 6~37 Share via the Local Network Displayed are the computers and/or the users 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 recipients to share with, click the box preceding the name to deselect it.
The Save Selected Folder As window opens: Figure 6~38 Save Selected Folder As Window Step 3: Rename the folder if you wish and select the location at which you want it saved. Step 4: Click OK. The folder is saved at the selected location. The new copy of a folder is not automatically backed up unless you have saved it within another folder already selected for backup. Step 5: Select the saved version for backup.
Step 5: Click Save. The file is saved at the selected location. The new copy of a file is not automatically backed up unless you have saved it within a folder already selected for backup. Step 6: Bck up the saved version. Saving a File Version File versions are sorted in the order in which each version was created, with the earliest version listed first. The date displayed for each version reflects the date on which that version was modified according to your operating system’s time stamp.
Step 3: Select the version of the file you want to save. Step 4: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Save Selected Version As. The Save selected version as window opens: Figure 6~41 Save Selected Version As 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 and now appears in both its original and its new locations.
To undelete a file or folder on your Personal Server, Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the file or folder to be undeleted. You can hold down the Command key to select muiltiple files or folders: Figure 6~42 Sharing Screen with Deleted Folders Step 2: On the Sharing Tasks menu, select Undelete Selected Items (or Undelete Folder or Undelete File). The files or folders are restored to their original locations on your computer and are no longer marked as deleted on your Sharing screen.
To restore an earlier version of a file, Step 1: On the Sharing screen, select the file to be restored. Step 2: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click View Version History. Up to eight versions of this file are displayed. Step 3: On the Sharing screen, select the file version to be restored. Step 4: On the Sharing Tasks menu, click Restore Selected Version. The selected version of the file is restored to its original location on your computer.
• Once you share a folder, any new files you add to it are automatically shared as well. Even if you turn off your PC and take it off the network, your Mirra continues to share those photos and files over your broadband connection. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Chapter 7: Setting Up Web Access The Web Access screen provides information about your Web Account and lists the backed up folders that can be enabled for web access: Figure 7~1 Web Access Screen Once you’ve created a Mirra Web Account and have enabled 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.
• Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Web Access screen: Figure 7~2 Web Access Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar — OR — • Click the Tasks button on the Web Access screen: Figure 7~3 Tasks Button Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Creating a Mirra Web Account You must create a Mirra Web Account at www.mirra.com before you can use the Web Access feature. If you did not create a Web Account during the Mirra software Setup, this is reflected in the Web Account Information area of the Web Access screen: Figure 7~4 Web Access Screen - No Mirra Web Account To create a Mirra Web Account, Step 1: Click the Web Access tab. The Web Access screen opens. Step 2: In the Web Account Information area, click Change/Create next to Account.
The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens: Figure 7~5 Create a Mirra Web 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 7~6 Create Account Email Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
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 Mirra web site, where your email address is already entered: Figure 7~7 Web Site Create Account Page Step 6: Enter a name and enter and confirm a password of your choosing. Step 7: Click Create Account.
The Mirra Thank You page opens: Figure 7~8 Thank You Page Enabling Folders for Web Access You can automatically enable or disable all backed up folders for web access or you can enable or disable folders on an individual basis. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
To set your preference for enabling folders for web access, Step 1: Display the Web Access Tasks menu: Figure 7~9 Web Access Tasks Menu Step 2: Make the desired selection: • Enable Access: Enable a currently disabled folder for web access. • Disable Access: Disable a currently enabled folder for web access. • Enable All: Enable all folders not currently enabled for web access. • Disable All: Disable all folders that are currently enabled for web access.
Web Access Tasks Troubleshooting a Web Access Connection To open online Help when troubleshooting connection problems, • On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Troubleshoot Web Access Connection. Your browser opens and points to the appropriate Help item at http:// www.mirra.com/help/2.2Mac/index.html#connectionDown. Enabling a Folder for Web Access To enable a folder currently disabled for web access, Step 1: On the Web Access screen, select the folder to be enabled.
Auto-enabling Web Access for New Backups To automatically enable folders for web access at the time they’re selected for backup, • On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Auto-enable Web Access for New Backups. Disabling Web Access for New Backups To automatically disable folders for web access at the time they’re selected for backup, • On the Web Access Tasks menu, select Disable Web Access for New Backups.
Chapter 8: Reading the Activity Log The Activity Log tracks activity as it occurs on your Personal Server and displays the 200 most recent actions performed by the Mirra as you work: Figure 8~1 Activity Log The Activity Log documents the actions performed by your 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 downloads • Folder restores • Undeletes • Warnings and error
Actions documented in the Activity Log are reflected in the Status Bar. Displaying the Activity Log Tasks Menu You can display the Activity Log Tasks menu in two ways: • Click Tasks on the menu bar of the Activity Log screen: Figure 8~2 Activity Log Tasks Menu from the Menu Bar — OR — Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
• Click the Tasks button on the Activity Log screen: Figure 8~3 Tasks Button To view the Activity Log, • Click the Activity Log tab. The Activity Log opens. Listed are the 200 most recent events logged by Mirra, with the activity, status, file path, date, and time of each event. To clear the Activity Log, • Select Clear Activity List on the Activity Log Tasks menu. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
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 Mirra Web Site Step 2: Click Details. Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
The Mirra Details page displays the current status of all computers backed up to your Personal Server: Figure 9~2 Mirra Details Page Turning Off your Personal Server Since your Personal Server continuously backs up your computer and must be turned on in order for you to access folders remotely, you should leave it on all the time. However, if you need to move your Personal Server, you must first turn it off.
process of shutting down, your backed up files can become corrupted. Wait until both lights beside the power button are off before disconnecting power. 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 Personal Server.
Changing a Mirra Web 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 9~3 Change/Create Account The Create a Mirra Web Account window opens. Figure 9~4 Create a Mirra Web Account Window Mirra Manual for Macintosh Release 2.
Step 2: Enter the email address of the new account and click OK. Shortly you’ll receive a confirmation email and an opportunity to verify or create 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 Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.mirra.
Index A Access Password 19, 73 Access Password for a password-protected folder from another computer or user 73 Accessing Backups from Other Computers on your Mirra 71 Accessing the Mirra Screens 42 Activity Log 70 Adjusting Network Settings 36 Administrator Privileges 8 Advanced Network Settings 37 Manual Addressing 37 Apple Airport Express 4 Apple Airport Extreme 3 B Backing Up & Restoring Folders 54 Checking Backup Status 69 Displaying the Backup & Restore Tasks Menu 58 Files Mirra Does Not Back Up 54 F
Saving a File 80, 124 Saving a File Version 81, 125 Saving a Folder 79, 123 Selecting a Recommended Backup 78 Sharing a Folder via the Local Network 87 Sharing a Folder via the Web 87 Stop Restoring 85, 128 Undeleting a File or Folder 82, 126 Viewing Previous Versions of a File 87, 128 Backup Status 142 C Changing a Mirra Account 145 Changing Your Email Address 32 Checking Backup Status Verifying a Backup 69 Checking Backup Status on your Computer 69 Components 1 Connecting Screen 24 Connecting the Compone
Displaying the Sharing Tasks Menu 91 Displaying the Status Tasks Menu 46 Displaying the Web Access Tasks Menu 130, 140 E Enabling Folders for Web Access 135 Excluding Folders after the Initial Backup 67 Excluding Folders during Initial Backup 66 F File Versions 81, 83, 87, 125, 127, 128 Files Mirra Does Not Back Up 54 Folder Permissions 104, 114 Folder-naming Issues 55 Changing a Folder Name 55 Giving a file the same name as a deleted folder 55 I Installing the Mirra Software 8 L Local Network Accessing
Mirra Screens Activity Log 140 Backup & Restore Screen 56 Sharing Screen 92 Status Screen with Alerts 45 Web Access Screen 130 Mirra Setup Wizard Folders Recommended for Backup 21 Mirra Status Screen 45 Alerts 45 Free Disk Space Indicator 45 Server - Computer Synchronization 45 Mirra StatusTasks 51 Configuring a Mirra Name or Advanced Network Settings 51 Dismissing All Alerts 52 Dismissing an Alert 52 Setting/Changing an Access Password 52 Showing Problem Files 53 Viewing Alert Details 53 Mirra Web Account
From the Finder 110 From the Sharing Screen 107 Opening the "Share via the Web" Window 94 From the Backup & Restore Screen 96 From the Finder 98 From the Sharing Screen 94 Opening the Problem Files Window 47 Organizing your Mirra 29 Adjusting Network Settings 36 Advanced Network Settings for Manual Addressing 37 Backing Up to Multiple Mirras 42 Changing Your Email Address 32 Setting Mirra Preferences 31 Setting Up Multiple Computers with One Mirra 41 Setting Up Multiple Users on One Computer 37 Using Mirra
S Selecting Folders for Backup 59 Backing Up your Home Folder 65 Excluding Folders after the Initial Backup 67 Excluding Folders during Initial Backup 66 New Backups 62 Recommended Backups 59 Setting Folder Permissions Download images 114 Write to folder 114 Setting Mirra Preferences 31 Setting Up Multiple Computers with One Mirra 41 Setting Up Multiple Users on One Computer 37 Setting Up the Mirra Software 15 Creating a New Web Account 25 Setting Up Web Access 130 Creating a Mirra Web Account 132 Enabling
Notifying Web Share Recipients 104 Opening the "Share via the Web" Window 94 Selecting a Folder to Share 100 Selecting Recipients to Share With 101 Setting Folder Permissions 104 Typing Email Addresses 103 Using the Share via the Web Window 100 Shipping Container Components 1 Shortcut menu 65 Status Bar 44, 69 Stopping Synchronization 117 Synchronizing Folders 114 Stopping Synchronization 117 Synchronizing Versions 114 Working with Synchronized Folders 115 Synchronizing Versions 114 System Requirements 1 T
Mirra StatusTasks 51 Sharing Tasks 117 Web Access Tasks 137 Technical Support 146 Online Support 146 Telephone Support 146 Troubleshooting 146 Turning Off your Personal Server 143 U Using a Router 3 Using an Apple AirPort Wireless Router 3 Using Mirra Icons and Aliases 29 Using the Mirra Widget 30 Using Mirra with Mac OSX Fast User Switching 41 Using the Backup & Restore Screen 56 Using the Mirra Widget 30 V Verifying a Backup 69 Viewing Alert Details 53 Viewing Previous Versions of a File 87, 128 W Web
