Lenovo EZ Media & Backup Center User manual

EZ Media & Backup Center
with LifeLine 4.1
User Guide

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CONTENTS
Setting up Your EZ Media & Backup Center 1
Setup Overview 2
About the EZ Media & Backup Center Components 3
Front Panel 3
Rear Panel 4
Default Settings 4
Connecting the EZ Media & Backup Center to Your Network 5
Check Package Contents 5
Connecting the EZ Media 5
Safety Information 7
Accessing Your Device If It's Not Discovered 8
Direct Access Using the Device IP Address or Model Name 8
Discovery Using LenovoEMC Storage Manager 8
Discovering the EZ Media Using Your Computer OS 8
Setting Up Favorite Features 10
Setting Up Additional Features 11
Device Setup 12
Device Configuration Options 13
Network Settings 14
Manually Configuring Network Settings 15
Naming Your EZ Media & Backup Center 16
Customizing Access to Features on Your EZ Media & Backup Center 17
Enabling the Display of Features 17
Enabling Access Permissions to Features 17
Non-Administrator User Log In 17
Obtaining Alerts About Your EZ Media & Backup Center 18
Tracing Events on Your EZ Media & Backup Center 19
Downloading the complete event log file 19
Obtaining System Status for Your EZ Media & Backup Center 20
Space Usage 20
Control Panel 20
Device Information 20
Using Your EZ Media & Backup Center in Various Time Zones 22
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Setting the Display Language for Your EZ Media & Backup Center 23
Securing Your EZ Media & Backup Center and Contents 24
How Do I Secure My EZ Media & Backup Center? 25
Security Settings 26
Users 27
Users Overview 28
Adding Users 29
Managing Users 30
Changing User Information 30
Changing User Access Permissions 31
Deleting Users 31
Sharing Files 32
Sharing Overview 33
Interfaces for Sharing 33
Shares 34
What are Shares and How Do I Organize Content with Them? 34
Adding Shares 35
Managing Shares 36
Deleting Shares 37
Using Protocols to Share Files 38
What Are Protocols and How Do I Use Them to Share Files? 38
AFP File Sharing for Macs 38
Bluetooth File Sharing 38
FTP File Sharing 38
TFTP 39
Managing File Sharing with Web Access (http/https) 39
WebDAV: Managing Files Using HTTP or HTTPS 39
Windows File Sharing 39
Sharing Content through the Home Page 40
Sharing Your Content with the World 40
Adding a Custom Home Page 40
Automatically Sending Content to Multiple People at Once 42
How to Set Up an Email Distribution Active Folder 42
Sharing Content Using Social Media: Overview 43
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Managing Your Content 44
Transferring Content to and from Your EZ Media & Backup Center with Copy Jobs 45
Copy Jobs Limitations 45
Getting Content from a USB External Storage Device 46
Safely removing external storage 46
Drive Management 47
Managing Drives 48
Global Drive Management Settings 48
Backing up and Restoring Your Content 49
Backup and Restore Overview 50
Backing up to and Restoring from Your EZ Media & Backup Center 51
Backing up Macs with Time Machine 51
Copy Jobs Overview 51
Backing up Your EZ Media & Backup Center 52
Copy Jobs 52
From: Settings 53
To: Settings 54
Setting a Schedule 54
Registering with Avamar for Backup and Restore 56
Backing up with Amazon S3 57
Restoring Files with Amazon S3 57
Backing up with LenovoEMC Personal Cloud 58
Restoring Files with Personal Cloud 58
Personal Cloud: Accessing Your LenovoEMC Personal Cloud From Anywhere in the
World 59
What Is LenovoEMC Personal Cloud ? 60
LenovoEMC Personal Cloud Key Terms 60
Is My Content Secure? 61
Creating a LenovoEMC Personal Cloud 62
Configuring Router Port Forwarding for Personal Cloud 63
Router Port Forwarding 63
Configuring Your LenovoEMC Personal Cloud 64
Enabling Internet Access to the EZ Media 64
Changing Personal Cloud Settings 64
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Inviting People onto Your LenovoEMC Personal Cloud 65
Joining a Trusted Device to LenovoEMC Personal Cloud 66
Managing Trusted Devices on a Personal Cloud 67
Disconnecting Trusted Devices 67
Deleting Trusted Devices 67
Using Copy Jobs with a LenovoEMC Personal Cloud 68
Disabling or Deleting Your LenovoEMC Personal Cloud 69
Accessing Content Using Your LenovoEMC Personal Cloud 70
Informing Users What to Do with LenovoEMC Personal Cloud 71
Sharing Content Using Social Media 72
Sharing Content Using Social Media: Overview 73
Facebook 74
Flickr 75
YouTube 76
Share Content through LenovoEMC Personal Cloud 77
Media Management 78
Media Management Overview 79
Scanning for Media Content 79
Media Services Capabilities and Limitations 80
Sharing Media Content over the Internet 81
Enabling Internet Access from the Media Server Page 81
Media Aggregation 82
Enabling Media Aggregation 82
Social Media Sharing 83
Streaming Music, Movies, and Pictures 84
Example: Setting up iTunes 84
Example: Setting up Xbox 360 84
Photos 85
Photos Overview 85
Streaming Pictures 85
Creating a Slideshow on the Device Home Page 85
Automatically Resizing Your Photos 85
Getting Pictures from Your Camera 86
Music 87
Music Overview 87
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Streaming Music 87
Videos 88
Video Capabilities Overview 88
Streaming Movies 88
Adding Applications to Your EZ Media & Backup Center 89
Application Overview 90
Application Installation 91
Application Manager 92
Starting or stopping an application 92
Adding applications 92
Removing applications 92
Software Updates 93
Auto-update process: installing a device software update 93
Manual update process: installing a device software update 93
Backing up and Recovering Your EZ Media & Backup Center Settings 95
Backing Up Your EZ Media & Backup Center Settings 96
Backing up Device Configuration 96
Restoring a Configuration Backup 96
Hardware Management 97
Energy Saving 98
Power Down Drives 98
Brightness 98
Factory Reset 99
Troubleshooting Routers 100
Enabling the DMZ 100
Configuring Port Forwarding on Double NAT Networks 101
Bridging the Secondary Router 101
Bridging the Primary Router 101
Additional Support 103
How to Get Help 104
Support 105
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Legal 106
Open Source 107
Warranty Information 108
Limited Warranty Notice 108
Limited Warranty for Iomega Products 108
Regulatory Information 109
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 109
Canadian Verification 109
European Union - Compliance to the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 110
Important WEEE Information 110
European Union RoHS 110
India RoHS 110
California Perchlorate Information 111
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Cable and Cord Notice 111
Recycling and environmental information 111
Export classification notice 111
Copyright and Trademark Information 112
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Setting up Your EZ Media &
Backup Center
Setting up Your EZ Media & Backup Center 1
CHAPTER 1

Setup Overview
It's easy to set up your EZ Media & Backup Center:
●Remove it from the box, connect it to your network switch or hub, and then power it up.
●Launch a web browser and either enter the Setup URL, http://setup.lenovoemc.com, or use the
device IP address or model name to access the device directly.
● Device Setup launches automatically the first time you access your device and guides you
through selecting the configuration options that best meet your needs.
Refer to the following sections for information on the device components and connection instructions.
About the EZ Media Components
About the px4-400r Components
Connecting the EZ Media to Your Network
Connecting the px4-400r to Your Network
Safety Information
Accessing Your Device If It Is Not Discovered
By default, the EZ Media will attempt to acquire an IP address from DHCP, If there is not a DHCP
server available on the network, the EZ Media will use an IP address in the self-assigned APIPA
range (169.254.x.x).
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About the EZ Media & Backup Center Components
Front Panel
Status Indicators, Buttons and Ports
1. Power/Status Indicator — Displays the current operational status of the EZ Media.
●Solid White — EZ Media is healthy.
●Flashing White — Flashes when the EZ Media is starting up or shutting down.
●Flashing Red — System or drive error. System software will indicate error.
●Alternating White and Red: System software will indicate error.
2. Drive Activity Indicator — Displays the current drive status of the EZ Media.
●Solid Blue — EZ Media drive is healthy.
●Flashing Blue — Read/Write activity.
●Solid Red — Drive error. System software will indicate error.
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About the EZ Media & Backup Center Components 3

Rear Panel
1. Security Lock — Connect a security cable to prevent theft.
2. Power Button — Use the power button to power the EZ Media on and off.
3. USB Connector — Supports devices such as USB storage devices.
4. Gigabit Ethernet — High-speed Ethernet connector that will automatically detect your network speed
(10/100/1000Base-T).
5. Reset Button — Hold the RESET button for four seconds to reset security and network settings. This
allows you to regain access if network settings are incorrect or you've forgotten your password.
6. Power Connector — Plug the power cord into this connector.
Default Settings
●IP Address: If not DHCP server is found on your network, the EZ Media & Backup Center will
get a self-assigned IP address in the 169.254.x.x range.
●Device Name: The default name for your EZ Media & Backup Center is LenovoEZ. If there is
more than one EZ Media on your network, a number is added to the name, such as LenovoEZ-
1 LenovoEZ-2, and so on.
●Default Shares — Device setup will create default Shares on your EZ Media. The specific
default Shares will vary depending on the options you select during device setup. You can
create additional Shares as desired.
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4 About the EZ Media & Backup Center Components

Connecting the EZ Media & Backup Center to Your
Network
Check Package Contents
Verify that the box contains the following items:
1. EZ Media (models may vary)
2. Power Adapter and Cord
3. Quick Start Guide
4. Ethernet Cable
Package contents may vary.
Connecting the EZ Media
If you have purchased more than one EZ Media, complete all steps on one device before setting up
additional devices.
1. Use the included network cable to connect the EZ Media to your network router, switch, or hub.
2. Use the included power adapter and cord to plug the EZ Media into a surge-protected power
source.
3. Your EZ Media should power on automatically.
4. Your EZ Media should power on automatically.
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5. To set up your EZ Media, open a web browser and go to http://setup.lenovoemc.com, or enter the
device IP address or the model name "LenovoEZ" in your computer's web browser. Device Setup
will launch automatically the first time you access your EZ Media and guide you through
configuring basic setup options.
On a Mac use "local.LenovoEZ" to access Device Setup using the model name. For best results,
use a computer that is connected to the same subnet or network segment as the EZ Media. If
Device Setup doesn't launch, see Accessing Your Device If It's Not Discovered.
6. OPTIONAL: if desired, install the LenovoEMC Storage Manager and Twonky Media Server
software.
LenovoEMC Storage Manager will automatically scan your network and connect to available
Shares on the EZ Media.
Installing the Twonky Media Server software enables you to manage media aggregation on your
client computer.
Mac Users: When you install LenovoEMC Storage Manager, its icon will appear on the Menu
Bar. Shares on the EZ Media will mount and appear on the Mac Desktop.
NOTE: If the EZ Media Shares do not appear on the Mac Desktop, open Finder Preferences
and check Connected Servers under "Show these items...". You can also find the Shares listed
under Shared when you open a Finder window.
PC Users: When you install LenovoEMC Storage Manager, its icon will appear in the System
Tray. Shares on the EZ Media will automatically be assigned a drive letter and will be available in
the Network section in Windows Explorer or under Computer Network Locations.
If you receive a message from your operating system's firewall alerting you of network activity
while installing the software, be sure to unblock communications.
If you do not install the LenovoEMC Storage Manager, see Discovering the EZ Media Using Your
Computer OS for information on how to manually connect Shares on the device.
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Safety Information
Observe the following guidelines when using your EZ Media & Backup Center:
●Follow all instructions marked on the EZ Media and in the documentation.
●Use only the power supply provided with the EZ Media.
●Unplug the EZ Media before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
●Do not use the EZ Media near water. Do not spill liquid on or into the EZ Media.
●Do not place the EZ Media on an unstable surface.
●Do not place the EZ Media near or on a radiator or heat register.
●Openings in the EZ Media are provided for fans and air ventilation and should not be blocked or
covered. Make sure the EZ Media has ample ventilation (at least 6 inches or 127 mm) in front and
behind the unit.
●Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
●There is a danger of explosion if the coin cell lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to local, state, regional, and federal regulations.
Under any of the following conditions, unplug the EZ Media from the wall outlet and contact technical
support:
●The power cord or plug is damaged.
●Liquid has been spilled into the device.
●The device does not function properly when the operating instructions are followed.
●The device was dropped or the exterior enclosure is damaged.
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Safety Information 7

Accessing Your Device If It's Not Discovered
If your EZ Media is not discovered when you enter the Setup URL, you can use one of the following
options to access it. Device Setup will launch automatically the first time you access your device.
Direct Access Using the Device IP Address or Model Name
You can access the device management interface directly using your computer's web browser by entering
either the device IP address or the model name in the URL bar.
●The default name for your EZ Media & Backup Center is LenovoEZ. If there is more than one EZ
Media on your network, a number is added to the name, such as LenovoEZ-1, LenovoEZ-2, and
so on.
Discovery Using LenovoEMC Storage Manager
You can install LenovoEMC Storage Manager from the LenovoEMC web support site. Select the Lenovo
tab on the support home page, and then select your EZ Media. Look for LenovoEMC Storage Manager
under Downloads and Updates.
Installing LenovoEMC Storage Manager on your client computer helps you discover the EZ Media on your
network. It also makes it allows multiple computers on your network to interact with the EZ Media.
Discovering the EZ Media Using Your Computer OS
You can access the management interface for your EZ Media using your client computer's operating
system as described by these methods for Windows PCs or Macs.
Windows 8:
1. Click File Explorer on the task bar.
2. You should see your EZ Media listed under Other Devices.
3. Right-click on the icon for your EZ Media and select View device webpage to launch the web-
based device management interface.
4. You can also select Properties from the right-click menu to see the device webpage URL. Click
the URL to launch the device management interface.
The webpage URL shows the IP address assigned to your EZ Media.
Windows 7 and Vista:
1. Click Start > Computer > Network.
2. You should see your EZ Media listed under Other Devices.
3. Double-click the device icon to access the EZ Media device management console.
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Windows XP:
1. If you have not enabled UPnP Discovery, click Start > Help and Support.
2. In the Help and Support browser, search for UPnP and follow the steps from “Install the UPnP
framework”.
3. After UPnP is enabled, open Windows Explorer and in the Folders view, expand My Network
Places.
4. You should see your EZ Media listed.
5. Double-click the device icon to access the EZ Media device management console.
Mac:
1. Open a new Finder window.
2. Select All... under Shared on the left side of the Finder window,
3. Double-click your EZ Media to login to the device management console.
After you complete setup for your EZ Media, you can connect to device Shares by selecting
Go > Connect to Server and entering either afp://<device IP address> or smb://<device
IP address>.
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Setting Up Favorite Features
After you complete device setup, the EZ Media management console will open and display default
Favorite Features based on options you selected during setup.
Select All Features to see additional features available on your EZ Media. If you want to add any of these
to your Favorites, just click and drag the icon from the All Features screen to the Favorite Features tab.
You can access the user interface, setup options, and help information for any feature by clicking its icon
under either Favorite Features or All Features. You can find information in this user guide on any available
feature by searching for the feature name using the PDF Find feature:
1. If your PDF Reader doesn't display a Find box by default, press Ctrl-F under Windows or Apple-F
on a Mac.
2. Enter a feature name, keyword, or text string for the information you want to find.
3. Select Next or use the drop-down menu for advanced search options.
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Setting Up Additional Features
After completing device setup, you may want to configure additional features of your EZ Media. Refer to
the sections under Device Configuration Options for information on configuring many basic features.
More complex features are covered by other sections of this manual.
LenovoEMC Personal Cloud
You can set up a Personal Cloud to allow invited users access to content on your EZ Media. This content
can be in private Shares that are exclusive to the users who join the Personal Cloud, which adds an
additional layer of security. In addition, you may want to join other trusted devices to the Personal Cloud,
so that content on those devices can be made available to Personal Cloud users. For more information
about Personal Cloud, refer to the Personal Cloud overview.
File Sharing
Setting up File Sharing enables you to add content to your EZ Media and make it available in a wide variety
of ways, including content features such as Active Folders and media sharing. For more information, refer
to the Sharing Overview.
Security is automatically enabled when you setup your EZ Media and all Shares are secured by
default.You can create users on your device and set access privileges as desired to limit data
access to Shares. You can also make Shares public if you want them to be accessible by
everyone. See Securing Your Device for more information.
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Device Setup
Device Setup runs automatically when you first access the EZ Media and steps you through configuring
basic device options. If you want to change these configuration settings later on, you can run setup again
by selecting the Device Setup icon under All Features in the EZ Media device management console.
You can also manually configure options for any feature on your EZ Media by selecting that feature's icon.
Other sections in this manual provide information on settings options for the features available on your EZ
Media.
If you run Device Setup after completing initial setup, it will not affect any content stored on your
EZ Media or change other configuration options you have set.
Some processes on your EZ Media also use the setup steps to confirm administrator
authorization and configure basic storage options, such as file system and RAID protection. This
will not affect other settings or data on your EZ Media.
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