HP Media Vault User's Guide

HP Media Vault User's Guide

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Welcome to the HP Media Vault

? Get started topics Start using your HP Media Vault quickly and efficiently.

? How to backup and restore Learn how to use the HP Media Vault's suite of flexible backup and restore applications.

? How to configure your HP Media Vault Explore the HP MediaVault's more advanced options, such as configuring hard disks, securing Shared Folders, and modifying system settings.

? Troubleshooting your HP Media Vault Troubleshoot problems with installation, connections, printer setup, and media streaming.

? Glossary Provides definitions for a better understanding of your HP Media Vault's features and capabilities.

Get started topics

? How to get started Learn how to use Shared Folders for storing and sharing files and folders.

? How to change the time zone on your HP Media Vault Learn how to set your HP Media Vault to your time zone.

? How to browse, access, and save your files Learn how to save files to your HP Media Vault for quick and easy access.

? How to map drive letters to Shared Folders Learn how to map drive letters to your Shared Folders.

? How to organize your files Learn how to organize your folders and files on the Media Vault.

? How to secure your HP Media Vault from intruders Learn how to keep intruders from accessing your HP Media Vault's files and folders.

? How to use the HP Media Vault to transfer files from an old PC to a new PC Learn how to conveniently transfer files using your HP Media Vault.

? How to connect to the HP Media Vault from a Linux system Learn how to access the Shared Folders and configuration screens on the HP Media Vault from a Linux system.

? How to connect to the HP Media Vault from a Macintosh Learn how to set up a Macintosh computer to access the Shared Folders and configuration screens on the HP Media Vault.

How to get started

The HP Media Vault allows you to store all of your important documents, pictures, music, and video files in one location ? on the media vault! After you install the media vault on your network, the PCs on your network are able to access the media vault' s folders and files. You can also share a USB printer with the other computers on your network by connecting a printer to your media vault. (For more information on attaching printers, see Install a printer.)

Backup software and other applications are included with the media vault, but you can get started saving files to the media vault immediately after installation. (For more information on using the backup software, see Backup and restore.)

To help you get started saving and organizing your files, the media vault comes configured with three Shared Folders: FileShare, MediaShare and Backup. Shared Folders are special "top-level" folders where you store files and other folders (called sub-folders). As long as the media vault is powered on and connected to the network, the Shared Folders and all of their files and sub-folders can be accessed by network users.

The following table offers suggestions on which types of files to save to the media vault' s Shared Folders.

Recommendations

Shared Folders FileShare MediaShare

Backup

Recommended Files

Use this folder to store any important files that you want to share across your network.

HP configured this folder to allow media streaming to home entertainment centers. HP does not recommend renaming or deleting this Shared Folder if you are considering using this feature now or at some point in the future to store your music, videos, movies, and digital pictures. (For more information, see Stream media to your entertainment center.)

NTI's DriveBackup! defaults to this Shared Folder to store PC system backup files. These are large files containing all of your hard drive's data. (For more information, see Create a drive backup.) In addition, HP Easy Backup also defaults to this Shared Folder to store folder and file backups. (For more information, see Use Easy Backup.)

HP does not recommend renaming or deleting this Shared Folder if you plan on using HP Easy Backup or NTI's DriveBackup!

The media vault comes pre-configured with three Shared Folders, which are special "top-level" folders where you store files and other folders (called sub-folders). As long as the media vault is powered on and connected to the network, the Shared Folders and all of their files and sub-folders can be accessed by network users.

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