Simpletech SimpleTransfer User Manual

SimpleTransfer

Data Transfer and Synchronization Utility

™

User’s Guide

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CONTENTS

Getting Started _____________________________________ 1

Introduction........................................................................................................... 1

What You Should Have .................................................................................. 1

Minimum System Requirements...........................................................................2

Installation Requirements.....................................................................................2

Windows ME, 2000 and XP ............................................................................2

Windows 98SE ...............................................................................................2

Mac OS 9.2 and later......................................................................................2

Safety Precautions ...............................................................................................3

Installation _________________________________________ 5

Installing SimpleTransfer ......................................................................................5

Operation __________________________________________ 7

Introduction........................................................................................................... 7

Multi-Language Support .................................................................................7

About FileManager .........................................................................................7

About SimpleMover ........................................................................................8

About SimpleSync ..........................................................................................8

Identifying the Local Host and Remote Host Computer..................................9

Using FileManager for Windows...........................................................................9

Starting FileManager ......................................................................................9

Setting File Access Security in Windows......................................................10

Copying Files and Folders in Windows.........................................................12

Synchronizing Files and Folders in Windows ...............................................13

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Using FileManager for Mac OS ..........................................................................17

Starting FileManager in Mac OS...................................................................17

Setting File Access Security in Mac OS .......................................................18

Copying Files and Folders in Mac OS ..........................................................18

Unplugging the SimpleTransfer Cable in Mac OS........................................19

Using SimpleMover ............................................................................................20

Moving Application and System Data...........................................................20

Using SimpleSync ..............................................................................................25

Synchronizing Outlook Data .........................................................................25

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GETTING STARTED

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing SimpleTransfer™ from SimpleTech.

SimpleTransfer is your easy solution for peer-to-peer file transfer on Windows

®

and Apple
that allow you to transfer your system, application, Microsoft
personal data between computers. With SimpleTransfer, you can connect two
computers and instantly transfer files at speeds up to 480 megabits per second.

The SimpleTransfer software suite includes:

What You Should Have

If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local reseller or retailer for
replacement.

Macintosh® computers. SimpleTransfer includes easy-to-use utilities

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Outlook®, and

FileManager Transfer files from PC to PC, PC to MAC or MAC to MAC
SimpleMover Move system and application data between Windows PCs
SimpleSync Synchronize Outlook data between Windows PCs

• SimpleTransfer module (with integrated USB 2.0 cable)

• SimpleTransfer Quick Start Guide

• SimpleTransfer User’s Guide (this guide)

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Introduction 1

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows® Users Mac® Users

• Pentium® II-class, 450 MHz PC or

equivalent

• 128MB RAM

• Available USB port

• iMAC®, G3, G4, G5 or iBook

• 128MB RAM

• Available USB port

• Mac OS 9.2 and later

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• Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

No tools or special equipment are required to install SimpleTransfer.

Windows ME, 2000 and XP

No drivers are required. Plug SimpleTransfer into an available USB and Windows
will automatically detect and install the files needed to use the drive.

Windows 98SE

Go to www.simpletech.com/support and download the SimpleTransfer
Windows 98SE driver to your local computer. To install the driver, double-click on
the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. When installation
completes, restart your computer.

Mac OS 9.2 and later

No drivers are required. Plug SimpleTransfer into an available USB port and Mac
OS will automatically detect and install the files needed to use the drive.

For optimal performance, install the latest updates from Apple onto your
computer. Download the updates from www.apple.com or open the software
update tool located in the Mac OS X system preferences folder. In Mac OS 9,
the software update tool is located in the control panel folder.

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