• To Uninstall the Mac Software To Install the Mac Software
The Server has to be configured first using a Windows Client. Once the Windows Home Server Connector has been installed you can install the Features for the Mac.
Note
You must have administrative privileges on your computer to install the software. Click System Preferences, Accounts, and check Allow user to administer this computer.
1. Once Windows Home Server has been installed on a Windows home computer, insert the installation CD and a screen will appear with 2 icons, one for install and one for uninstall.
2. Double click the Install HP MediaSmart Server Software.pkg to begin the install process.
3. On the Welcome to the HP MediaSmart Server Software click Continue to install.
4. The End User license Agreement will pop up, click Continue to agree.
5. A standard install screen will appear, this screen will report how much room is available for the install on the default location. You do have a button to press to change location if you desire. Otherwise click Install.
6. Once the install is completed a confirmation screen will appear followed by a settings or a preferences screen.
7. The confirmation screen can be closed or left open. It will not effect the rest of this process. Click Close, to close the summary screen.
8. On the settings screen you will need to enter the server name and the server’s administrator password so that the Mac software can access your Server. The authentication process begins when you stop typing the password.
9. Once your credentials have been authenticated, click Apply to save the server name and password.
Note
Server Name and Password have to be authenticated prior to using the control center, or entering preferences for BackUp.
10.After clicking Apply, you can click BackUp to set your BackUp Preferences. Or you can click Show All to go to the Control Center.
To Uninstall the Mac Software
After the Mac software has been installed, should you decide to un-install the Mac software, insert the installation CD and a screen will appear with 2 icons, one for install and one for uninstall.
1. Double click the Unistall HP MediaSmart Server Software to begin the process.
2. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the uninstall process, click Continue, then click Close on the Summary screen.
The Control Center
Opening the Control Center
The Control Center is the starting point for accessing the features of the HP MediaSmart Server. The Control Center has three sections:
• Browse—Access your shared folders .
• Tools—Tools and settings for configuring your server.
• Help & Support—Learn to use the HP MediaSmart Server and connect to online support.
The Control Center can be accessed from the following:
Using the Finder—at the computer, click Finder, Applications, and then select HP MediaSmart Server Control Center.
On the Dock—at the computer, double-click the HP MediaSmart Server icon on the Dock.
Desktop icon—at the computer, double-click the HP MediaSmart Server Control Center icon on the desktop.
The Control Center desktop icon and system tray icon are available only if you selected to create them during installation.
The Browse Section
Shared Folders
Shared folders are places to help you get started saving and organizing your files so that you can share them with other people on your network.
Server—opens a folder that displays a list of all your shared folders. Photos—opens a folder that displays a list of photos and photo subfolders. Music—opens a folder that displays a list of music and music subfolders. Video—opens a folder that displays a list of videos and video subfolders. If the logon name for the user account on your server does not match the logon name for your computer, you must enter a user name and password. For information about creating matching user accounts, see Why should logons names match? in the Windows Home Server Console Help.
The Tools Section
Use the tools and settings on this tab to configure your HP MediaSmart Server. HP Photo Publisher—Publish photos from your Server to your favorite photo-sharing site. Friends and family can see your photos on the Internet. Preferences—Click to enter your Server name and password, also to set backup preferences.
Wake Server—Click Wakeup Server if you want to use the HP MediaSmart Server during sleep hours. All of the lights on the Server will be off when it is in sleep mode. For more information, see Power.
The Help & Support Section
Get information about using, configuring, and getting accessories for your HP MediaSmart Server.
User’s Guide—contains installation information, setup instructions, how to use the server, tutorials, and other important information.
Online support—go to the HP Support web site, where you can get more information about the HP MediaSmart Server.
Registration—Click to go to https://register.hp.com and register your HP MediaSmart Server. Registering your Server ensures that your information is on file with HP if you should need technical support services.
Need accessories?—get accessories for your server and shop HP Home & Home Office.