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Verbatim MediaShare User Manual

Verbatim MediaShare
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MediaShare
User Guide
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Verbatim MediaShare Specifications

General IconGeneral
ConnectivityWireless
Wireless Standard802.11b/g/n
PortsUSB 2.0
InterfaceUSB 2.0
CompatibilityiOS, Android, Windows, Mac

Summary

Introduction

MediaShare Hardware Overview

Provides an overview of the Verbatim MediaShare system's physical features, ports, and buttons.

Accessing MediaShare

Explains various methods to access the MediaShare, including LAN, Agent, and remote access.

Remote Access

Details how to access MediaShare data over the Internet using a web browser.

Resetting Your MediaShare

Outlines procedures for resetting the MediaShare system to factory default settings.

Easy Transfer Button

Describes the function and usage of the Easy Transfer button for quick file copying.

Accessing Transferred Content

Explains where to find content transferred via the Easy Transfer button.

MediaShare Agent

Using MediaShare Agent

Details how the MediaShare Agent runs in the background to manage the system.

Starting the MediaShare Agent

Instructions for starting the MediaShare Agent on PC and Mac systems.

MediaShare Agent Menu Options

Explains the menu options available when right-clicking the MediaShare Agent icon.

Explore MediaShare Server Folders

Using Windows Explorer or Mac Finder to work with MediaShare Server content.

MediaShare Application

Starting the MediaShare Application

Details four ways to launch the MediaShare Application.

Logging into the MediaShare Application

Steps to log in to the MediaShare Application using credentials.

Premium Subscription

Information about upgrading to a premium subscription and its benefits.

MediaShare Application Landing Page

Describes the landing page after logging into the MediaShare Application.

Media Library

Accessing the Media Library

Instructions on how to access the Media Library from the landing page.

Media Sources

Overview of FamilyLibrary, MyLibrary, and MyComputers folders.

Albums

Selecting a Folder

How to select a folder to view its contents and options.

Expanding and Collapsing a Folder

Methods for expanding to show subfolders and collapsing to hide them.

Adding a Folder

Instructions for creating new folders within MediaShare.

Deleting a Folder

Steps to safely delete folders and their contents from MediaShare.

Uploading files

How to upload files to MediaShare using Manual Upload or Drag and Drop.

Folder Options

Explains commands like Open, Autoplay, Slideshow, Download for folders.

Renaming a Folder

Steps to change the name of a folder.

Working with Albums

Explains albums as references to files, not copies, and their sharing options.

Creating an Unshared Album

How to create a new album that is only visible to the creator.

Creating a Shared Album

Steps to create an album that can be shared with family, friends, or the public.

Adding Files to an Album

How to add files from folders to an existing album.

Deleting an Album

Steps to remove an album and its associated files.

Using a File as the Album Cover

Setting an image as the album cover on the Albums page.

Running a Slideshow

Displays images within an album or folder, one at a time.

Playing Songs

How to play music files within a folder or album.

Playing a Video

Instructions for playing video files.

Working with Files

Filtering Files - Media Filter

Specifies which file types appear by selecting from the Media Filter list.

Setting the view

Controls how files are displayed using Thumbnail, List, Shuffle, or Cooliris views.

Searching for Files and Folders

Finds items by searching all accessible folders for matching text.

Removing a file

Deletes files from an album but not from the folder.

Viewing Details

How to view and edit details like name, size, type, date, tags, and caption.

Deleting a file

Removes files from a folder.

Copying a file

Duplicates a file into another folder, keeping the original.

Moving a file

Transfers a file to a different folder.

Adding a Caption

Stores a description of the file that appears when viewing or sharing.

Adding tags

Stores additional information for searching and filtering files.

Renaming a file

Changes the name of a file within a folder.

Downloading a file

Retrieves the original full-resolution version of a file.

Social Media

Sharing via RSS

How to share albums via RSS feed and subscribe to them.

Sharing with Media Players

Sharing albums with media players on the home network.

Sharing with Facebook

Uploading album images to Facebook to create photo albums.

Sharing with Flickr

Uploading album images to Flickr to create photostreams or sets.

Sharing files with DMAs

Enabling media players to access content within folders or albums.

Backup my MediaShare

Working with Backup my MediaShare

Overview of key areas for scheduling and backing up content.

MediaSources

Navigating MediaShare system folders for backup scheduling.

Space Availability

Reviewing details on MediaShare internal and USB storage usage.

Backup

Reviewing folders selected for backup to a connected drive.

Backup Details

Viewing last modified, status, and backup history for folders.

Preferences

Displaying the Preferences page

Accessing and navigating the Preferences page.

User Preferences

Allows users to set preferences for language, sharing, and help tips.

Diskspace

Allows users to view used and free disk space on the MediaShare.

Change Password

Steps to change the user's password.

Server Preferences

Settings related to network sharing, registration, notifications, and services.

Windows Networking

Controls access to private MyComputers and MyLibrary folders.

Workgroup name

Sets the workgroup name for network access.

Registration

Changing the MediaShare device name.

Notifications

Setting email addresses for notifications about the MediaShare.

Network Services

Controls FTP access for local LAN and Internet connections.

LAN Connection

Configures IP address settings, including DHCP or static IP.

Date and Time

Sets the device's date, time, and timezone from the Internet or manually.

Administration

Add New User

Process for adding new users with their own MyLibrary folders.

Edit Users

Options for editing existing user accounts.

Shutdown and restart the MediaShare

How to shut down or restart the MediaShare device.

Obtain Software Updates

Checking for and installing software and firmware updates.

Add USB options

Managing external USB devices.

Enable Computers Backup feature

Setting up MediaShare as a destination for PC backups.

Check RAID disk status

Monitoring the status of the disk drives.

Set MediaShare to automatically turn on and off

Configuring automatic power on/off schedules.

Edit User

Options for editing user accounts, including name, password, and permissions.

Shut Down

Procedures for shutting down or restarting the MediaShare.

Software Updates

Checking for and installing software and firmware updates.

MediaShare Premium Subscription

Steps to update the subscription to premium features.

USB

Using external devices to upload or download content via USB.

Computers Backup

Configuring MediaShare for Windows Backup or Time Machine backups.

RAID

Checking disk status, type, size, and RAID status.

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