Acer Aspire EASYSTORE H341 Quick Start Manual Download

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Getting started

Follow these steps to set up the Aspire easyStore Series to run in your
home network.
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Check package contents

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Select a location for the home server

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Look at the recommended requirements

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Connect the power cord

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Connect the home server to the home network

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Power on the home server

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Install the Windows Home Server Connector to the first computer

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Create user accounts

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Configure the home server for remote access

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Access the Aspire easyStore Series home page

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Add a shared folder

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Access the shared folders on the home server

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Enable media sharing

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Enable Digital Media Server

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Stream audio in Windows Media Player

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Install the Windows Home Server Connector to the client
computers

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Get more information about the home server

For detailed information on how to use the Aspire easyStore Series,
you can refer to the Aspire easyStore Series User Guide.

Summary of Contents for Aspire EASYSTORE H341

Page 1: ...Aspire easyStore Series Quick Start Guide ...

Page 2: ..._____________ Serial Number ___________________________________ Purchase Date ___________________________________ Place of Purchase ________________________________ Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved Aspire easyStore Series User Guide ...

Page 3: ...removing the power supply unit from the computer If the system has multiple sources of power disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies CAUTION for Accessibility Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible When you need to disconnect the power be sure to unplug...

Page 4: ... current or damage rotor devices HDD Optical drive and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack Using electrical power This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not place this product where people will walk ...

Page 5: ...al devices that may interfere with the performance of this product The system can be powered using a wide range of voltages 100 to 240 V AC The power cord included with the system meets the requirements for use in the country region where the system was purchased Power cords for use in other countries regions must meet the requirements for that country region For more information on power cord req...

Page 6: ... distinct change in performance indicating a need for service the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition Dispos...

Page 7: ...ry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other compu...

Page 8: ...nce and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque à l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Compliant with Russian regulatory certification ...

Page 9: ...ice may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The following local Manufacturer Importer is responsible for this declaration Product Server Model number Aspire easyStore Series Altos easyStore M2 Name of responsible party Acer America Corporation Address of responsible party 333 West San Carlo...

Page 10: ...uction units of the same product will continue comply with the requirements EMC Directive 2004 108 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards EN55022 2006 AS NZS CISPR22 2006 Class B EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN55013 2001 A1 2003 A2 2006 Applicable to product built with TV tuner module EN55020 2007 Applicable to product built with TV tuner module EN61000 3 2 2006 Class...

Page 11: ...R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard Article 3 1 a Health and Safety EN60950 1 2001 A11 2004 EN50371 2002 Article 3 1 b EMC EN301 489 1 V1 6 1 EN301 489 3 V1 4 1 Applicable to non bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set EN301 489 17 V1 2 1 Article 3 2 Spectrum Usages EN300 440 2 V1 1 2 Applicable to non bluetooth wireless keyboard mouse set EN300...

Page 12: ...e Server Connector on the first computer 18 Create user accounts 31 Configure the home server for remote access 36 Access the Aspire easyStore Series home page 39 Add a shared folder 41 Access the shared folders on the home server 43 Enable media sharing 46 Enable Digital Media Server 47 Stream audio in Windows Media Player 49 Install the Windows Home Server Connector on the client computers 52 Mo...

Page 13: ...erver Connector to the first computer Create user accounts Configure the home server for remote access Access the Aspire easyStore Series home page Add a shared folder Access the shared folders on the home server Enable media sharing Enable Digital Media Server Stream audio in Windows Media Player Install the Windows Home Server Connector to the client computers Get more information about the home...

Page 14: ...tions Update system driver BIOS and add in softwares Refer to the Aspire easyStore Series User Guide for detailed instructions Server Recovery Disc Use this disc to recover your home server after a system failure or restore the home server to its factory default Refer to the Aspire easyStore Series User Guide for detailed instructions PC Recovery Disc Use this disc to restore a home computer from ...

Page 15: ...ency Consider the following factors when choosing a site for the home server Near a grounded power outlet Clean and dust free Flat and stable surface free from vibration Well ventilated and away from sources of heat Secluded from electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices such as air conditioners radio TV transmitters etc ...

Page 16: ...ess N EU only Windows Vista Enterprise Windows Vista Ultimate Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2 SP2 Windows XP Professional with SP2 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with SP2 and Rollup 2 Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 2005 with SP2 Windows XP Tablet Edition with SP2 Web browsers Internet Explorer version 6 0 7 0 or above Mozilla Firefox 1 5 or above Internet connection 100 Mbps to 100...

Page 17: ...15 English Connect the power cord Plug the power cord into the power connector and the other end into an electrical outlet ...

Page 18: ...d router with a network cable Wireless connection to your broadband router is not supported However home computers that are connected through a wireless connection is supported Connect one end of the network cable into the network port and the other end to a Gigabit Ethernet port on a broadband router ...

Page 19: ...d connected all the required cables you can now power on the system Press the power button to turn system on The LED indicators on the front panel will flash change colors and turn to solid blue after startup To turn off the system press and hold the power button down for at least four seconds ...

Page 20: ...nstalling the Windows Home Server Connector make sure you have administrator privileges Refer to the Windows Help for more details on changing the account settings 1 Place the Aspire easyStore Series Software Installation Disc in the optical drive of the first home computer The installation wizard starts Or double click on the Client Installation exe file to begin installation The Welcome window a...

Page 21: ...stall the software on the computer then click Next 3 Click Install to begin the installation process The Microsoft Net Framework 2 0 Windows Installer 3 1 and Acer Update and Aspire easyStore Series components are installed ...

Page 22: ...0 English After the components are installed the Windows Home Server Connector installation starts to find and connect to your Aspire easyStore Series Once the server is found the Welcome window appears ...

Page 23: ...21 English 4 Click Next 5 Click Next 6 Select the Download the updates from my home server and install them automatically option button if you want to download the updates for the Connector ...

Page 24: ... hour You may select Let me download and install the updates myself to speed up the process 7 Click Next 8 Select the Yes wake up this computer if it is in sleep or hibernate mode and back it up option button if you want Windows Home Server to wake up your sleeping computer to back it up ...

Page 25: ...23 English 9 Click Next 10 Click Next to perform an initial configuration of the home server Note The initial configuration of the home server is performed once on the first home computer ...

Page 26: ...t resolution of 1024 x 600 You will need to switch to a higher resolution before doing the initial configuration 11 Click Next The Windows Home Server initialization begins and could take a some time depending on your hardware 12 Once the initialization is completed click the Next arrow ...

Page 27: ... Home Server Console The strong password must be at least 7 characters and must contain at least three of the following four categories Uppercase letters Lowercase letters Numbers Symbols such as etc An example of a strong password is Acer123 Caution 1 Keep the administrator password for the server in a safe place You will not be able to log on to the server if you enter a wrong password If you fo...

Page 28: ...overy Disc into the client PC s optical drive to start the process 16 Click the Next arrow 17 Select the User recommended settings option button if you want to use Windows Update to automatically download and install updates for Windows Home Server then click the Next arrow ...

Page 29: ... 18 Choose if you want to participate in the Customer Experience Improvement program then click the Next arrow 19 Choose if you want to participate in the Windows Error Reporting program then click the Next arrow ...

Page 30: ...lable Windows Home Server updates This could take a few minutes to complete but will not need additional information from you Important Do not restart or turn off your home server during the update process 21 Once installation is complete the Windows Home Server windows displays ...

Page 31: ...ext arrow The Windows Home Server log in window displays You can now manage the home server through the remote admin console 23 Enter the administrator password then click the Next arrow The Setting Password dialog box appears ...

Page 32: ...o start the hardware health and performance monitor service then click OK The Windows Home Server Console window appears The Windows Home Server icon also appears in the system task tray and the Shared Folders desktop shortcut appears on your desktop ...

Page 33: ...in the console Personal user account If you want an individual to access the home server with their own personal user account you must add matching user accounts on Windows Home Server and give access privileges to individual shared folders The Windows Home Server is set to allow up to 10 user accounts on the home server To enable the guest account Caution If you do this your home server is open t...

Page 34: ...ck the Next arrow 3 Click the User Accounts tab 4 Under About Guests click Enable Guest Caution If you have a wireless network secure it before you enable the guest account with no password For more information see the documentation for your wireless device 5 Click OK ...

Page 35: ... has access to the personal shared folder Users can store personal files in this personal shared folder 1 Double click the Windows Home Server icon in the system tray 2 Log on to the Windows Home Server Console 3 Click the User Accounts tab 4 Click Add 5 On the User Accounts Setup window click Set Policy to set a user accounts password policy 6 Click OK ...

Page 36: ...ccounts on your home computers Also use the same password that you use for your existing user accounts If the user accounts and passwords do not match you will be prompted for a user name and a password when you open the Shared folders 9 Select the Enable Remote Access for this user check box if you want to allow the user to remotely access the home server 10 Click Next ...

Page 37: ... user cannot view add modify or delete files in the shared folder 14 Click Finish 15 Click Done to exit the wizard Note 1 You can only have full access to the shared media folders Video Photo Music after creating user accounts Otherwise you can only read files but not save files to the home server 2 A personal shared folder is created each time you add a new user account By default only this user ...

Page 38: ...ver for remote access Important Only personal user accounts with remote access permissions can log on to the Aspire easyStore Series home page 1 Double click the Windows Home Server icon in the system tray 2 Log on to the Windows Home Server Console 3 Click Settings 4 In the navigation pane select RemoteAccess 5 Under Web Site Connectivity click Turn On to allow remote connection to the home serve...

Page 39: ...ain name for your home server For example smithfamily homeserver com A domain name uniquely identifies your home server on the Internet It is used to connect to your home server while you are away from home Even if your Internet IP address changes you can still connect to your home network with your personalized domain name For example you could register the name smithfamily homeserver com and the...

Page 40: ...4 Click Finish 15 Under Web Site Settings you can choose a default home page and the Web site headline that appears on the Aspire easyStore Series Web page 16 Click OK 17 After you configure remote access test the remote connectivity from outside of your home Refer to Access the Aspire easyStore Series home page on page 39 ...

Page 41: ... To access the Aspire easyStore Series home page Note You cannot use the guest or administrator account to access the home page You must log on with a personal user account that is enabled for Remote Access 1 Make sure the home server is configured for remote access See Configure the home server for remote access on page 36 Note You may need to add services from your broadband provider to use the ...

Page 42: ... administrator password The Windows Home Server Console interface opens To access your home computers click the name of the home computer under the Remote Access to Computers field on the Computers tab Note Make sure that the home computer is configured to allow remote access For detailed instructions about how to complete this configuration see the Aspire easyStore Series User Guide for detailed ...

Page 43: ...s Home Server Console 3 Click the Shared Folders tab 4 Click Add 5 Enter a name and description for the shared folder 6 Select the Enable Folder Duplication check box if you want folders and files in the share folder to be duplicated across multiple hard drives Note The home server must have more than one hard drive added to the server storage before you can enable Folder Duplication and there mus...

Page 44: ...42 English 7 Click Next 8 Assign user rights to the new share folder then click Finish 9 Click Done to exit the wizard ...

Page 45: ...everal ways you can access your shared folders on the home server To access the shared folders using the desktop shortcut 1 Double click the Shared Folders desktop shortcut to see the shared folders that are on your home server 2 Double click a shared folder to open it ...

Page 46: ...indows Start Menu In Windows Vista click Start then type homeservername in the Start Search text box where the homeservername i e Aspirehome is the name of your home server Double click a shared folder in the window to open it In Windows XP click Start click Run and then type homeservername in the Open text box where the homeservername i e Aspirehome is the name of your home server Double click a ...

Page 47: ...e Internet 1 Log on to the Aspire easyStore Series home page See Access the Aspire easyStore Series home page on page 39 2 Click the Shared Folders tab 3 You can navigate to a particular shared folder then download or upload files to your home server ...

Page 48: ...l media receiver such as PlayStation 3 or to a supported digital media player such as Windows Media Player 11 To enable media sharing 1 Double click the Windows Home Server icon in the system tray 2 Log on to the Windows Home Server Console 3 Click Settings 4 In the navigation pane select Media Sharing 5 Select a folder then click On 6 Click OK ...

Page 49: ... media files Music MP3 WMA WAV AAC AC3 FLAC APE OGG VOC AIFF AU MID Video WMV ASF MOV AVI MPEG 3GP SWF FLV RMVB RM RA RAM MP4 MPG MPE M2V TP TS MLV MKV DIVX Photos GIF PNG BMP JPG JEPG ICO TIFF DXF WMF EMF PICT EPS CDR To enable digital media server 1 Double click the Windows Home Server icon in the system tray 2 Log on to the Windows Home Server Console 3 Click Settings 4 In the navigation pane s...

Page 50: ...orting by Name Photos and videos are arranged according to the original organization which is the default option Sorting by Date Digital Media Server auto checks the latest modification dates of files and creates different virtual folders by year and subfolders by month 7 Click OK ...

Page 51: ...ndows Media Player 11 1 Make sure that media sharing is enabled Refer to Enable media sharing on page 46 for more information 2 Make sure Digital Media Server is enabled Refer to Enable Digital Media Server on page 47 for more information 3 Open the Windows Media Player ...

Page 52: ...50 English 4 Browse or search for the item you want to play then click Play 5 Click the Library tab The Acer Aspire easyStore Series appears in the navigation pane ...

Page 53: ...51 English 6 Browse or search for the item you want to play then click the Play button ...

Page 54: ...r to page 54 for detailed instructions To install the Windows Home Server connector from the Aspire easyStore Series Software Installation Disc 1 Place the Aspire easyStore Series Software Installation Disc in the optical drive of the client computer The installation wizard starts Or double click on the Acer ClientCD Utility exe file to begin installation The Welcome window appears 2 Click Install...

Page 55: ...with the terms of the agreement then select the I accept the terms of the license agreement option button 7 Click Next The installation status window appears 8 Click Next 9 Enter the Windows Home Server administrator password 10 Click Next and follow all onscreen instructions until you finish installation 11 Once installation is complete the Windows Home Server icon appears on the system task tray...

Page 56: ...a Web browser 2 In the address bar enter http Aspirehome 55000 where Aspirehome is the name of the home server 3 Under Windows Home Server Connector Setup click Download Now 4 In the File Download dialog box click Run 5 Follow all onscreen installation instructions until you finish installation ...

Page 57: ...55 English More information ...

Page 58: ...ources on how to use the Aspire easyStore Series Aspire easyStore Series User Guide This guide is available on the Aspire easyStore Series Software Installation Disc To view the User Guide a Place the Software Installation Disc in your computer s optical drive ...

Page 59: ...lish b Click User Guide c Select a language from the list then click Next Windows Home Server Console Help To view the Help click Help on the upper right hand corner of the Windows Home Server Console window ...

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