User manual POLAROID CGU-02541

[. . . ] Media Backup Storage Device CGA-02540 - Black CGA-02541 - White Operation Manual 20061201 Page 1 of 23 CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Polaroid media backup storage device. Please read carefully and follow all instructions in the manual and those marked on the product before first use. Failing to follow these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to the device. Also, remember to keep this User's Manual in a convenient location for future reference. Important: Save the original box and all packing material for future shipping needs. Table of Contents Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When the media backup storage device starts its next backup, it will only back up the file types that you have specified. To change the file sizes that the media backup storage device backs up: 1. Click on the Setup Options button before the countdown timer reaches zero. Enter the size for the smallest file, in kilobytes (KB) that the media backup storage device will back up. To set no minimum (back up all files); enter `0' as the smallest file size. Enter the size of the largest individual file, in megabytes (MB) that the media backup storage device will back up. The maximum individual file size the media backup storage device can back up is 4, 095 MB. When the media backup storage device starts its next backup, it will only back up files that meet the size criteria specified. Change the way the media backup storage device handles files found in e-mails and Zip files: You can set the way the media backup storage device handles photos found in e-mails and Zip files. The media backup storage device supports Microsoft Outlook (97, 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007) and Microsoft Outlook Express 6. To change the way the media backup storage device handles files in e-mails and Zip files: 1. Click on the Setup Options button before the countdown timer reaches zero. Check the Search for photos in compressed files box if you want the media backup storage device to back up files found within Zip files. Leaving this box unchecked will cause the media backup storage device to skip Zip files, including those attached to e-mails. The default setting is to search for photos in compressed files (checked). Check the Search for photos in e-mail applications box if you want the media backup storage device to back up files attached to e-mail messages. The default setting is to search for photos in selected e-mail applications (checked). When the media backup storage device starts its next backup, it will back up photos according to the criteria specified. Page 14 of 23 Advanced configuration options Overview The media backup storage device also contains several advanced options and tools, such as a photo viewer, the ability to reset the media backup storage device, and general usage statistics. Viewer: The Viewer allows you to view photos that are backed up on the media backup storage device. Click on the View Photos button before the countdown timer reaches zero. To preview files from a specific folder, click on the folder from the folder tree. Use the + or ­ to expand or collapse folders. Reset: The Reset tool allows you to reset your the media backup storage device for use with another computer (see Working with more than one computer). Page 15 of 23 The media backup storage device is designed to backup a single computer at a time. If the media backup storage device already holds a backup for a computer but you would like to use it to backup a different computer, you must first reset it. Resetting will delete the photos and movies backed up on the media backup storage device itself, but will not affect any photos on your computer. [. . . ] This will show you all of the photos that you have backed up and add a directory tree in the bottom left corner for navigation. Move your mouse pointer to the directory tree and place it over the directory you wish to delete. Click the right-mouse button and select the Delete directory from the media backup storage device option. Click on the OK button in the confirmation window to delete your directory. Page 21 of 23 Troubleshooting Problem Nothing happens when the media backup storage device is connected to computer. Solution · · · · · · · Ensure USB cable is properly connected Connect power adapter Connect the media backup storage device to computer after computer has fully booted up (select a user, if required) Close full screen mode in Windows XP Media Center Edition. [. . . ]