Synology DiskStation User manual

Synology DiskStation User's Guide
Based on DSM 3.0
Document ID
101203DSMUGENU
Applied Models
DS111
DS110+
DS110j
DS211+
DS211
DS211j DS710+ DS411+ DS411j DS411slim
DS410 DS1511+ RS411 RS810+ RS810RP+

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Synology DiskStation at a Glance
1-Bay & 2-Bay Models............................................................................................................................................................ 7
4-Bay Models......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5-Bay Models......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation Manager
Install Synology DiskStation................................................................................................................................................ 14
Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager........................................................................................................................... 14
DiskStation Manager Appearance...................................................................................................................................... 19
Manage DSM with the Main Menu..................................................................................................................................... 20
Manage Personal Settings................................................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 3: Modify System Settings
Change Network Settings.................................................................................................................................................... 24
Specify Default Languages.................................................................................................................................................. 30
Set Up Time........................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Use Energy Saving Features .............................................................................................................................................. 32
Chapter 4: Manage Storage Space
What is Volume?................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Manage Volumes with Storage Manager........................................................................................................................... 39
Manage iSCSI with Storage Manager................................................................................................................................ 42
Manage Hard Disks with Storage Manager....................................................................................................................... 46
Manage External Disks........................................................................................................................................................ 48
Chapter 5: Connect from the Internet
Use the EZ-Internet Wizard................................................................................................................................................. 49
Set Up Port Forwarding Rules for Router.......................................................................................................................... 49
Give Synology DiskStation a DDNS Hostname................................................................................................................ 52
Chapter 6: Enhance Internet Security
Enhance Browsing Security................................................................................................................................................. 54
Prevent Unauthorized Connection with Firewall............................................................................................................... 57
Automatically Block Suspicious Login Attempts............................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 7: Set Up File Sharing
Enable File Sharing Protocols for All Platforms................................................................................................................ 60
Join a Windows ADS Domain or Workgroup .................................................................................................................... 63
Manage Users and Groups.................................................................................................................................................. 64
Set Up Shared Folders......................................................................................................................................................... 70
Define Windows ACL Privileges for Shared Folder.......................................................................................................... 77
Chapter 8: Access Files from Anywhere
Access Files within the Intranet........................................................................................................................................... 79
Access Files via FTP............................................................................................................................................................ 82
Access Files via File Browser.............................................................................................................................................. 84
Access Files via File Station................................................................................................................................................ 91

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Chapter 9: Back Up Data
Back Up Computer Data...................................................................................................................................................... 93
Back Up Data on Synology DiskStation............................................................................................................................. 95
Backup DiskStation Data with Time Backup..................................................................................................................... 98
Use USBCopy to Back Up Data on USB Device.............................................................................................................. 99
Use SDCopy to Back Up Data on SD card ..................................................................................................................... 100
Chapter 10: Host Websites, Email Server, and Print Server
Use Web Station to Host Websites .................................................................................................................................. 101
Install Mail Station Package to Host Email Server......................................................................................................... 106
Set Synology DiskStation as the Print Server................................................................................................................. 108
Chapter 11: Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station
Enable Photo Station.......................................................................................................................................................... 109
Manage Photo Station User Accounts............................................................................................................................. 110
Manage and View Albums................................................................................................................................................. 111
Use the Blog ........................................................................................................................................................................ 116
Chapter 12: Play Music with Audio Station
Enable Audio Station.......................................................................................................................................................... 119
Choose Audio Source......................................................................................................................................................... 120
Organize Your Music.......................................................................................................................................................... 122
Play Music............................................................................................................................................................................ 124
Chapter 13: Download Files with Download Station
Enable Download Station................................................................................................................................................... 127
Manage General Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 128
Download BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB Files................................................................................................................................. 129
Download via eMule........................................................................................................................................................... 133
Chapter 14: Safeguard Your Environment with Surveillance Station
Enable Surveillance Station............................................................................................................................................... 137
Manage IP Cameras........................................................................................................................................................... 138
Watch Live View.................................................................................................................................................................. 142
Record and Manage Events.............................................................................................................................................. 144
Use E-Map........................................................................................................................................................................... 149
Receive Email or SMS Notification................................................................................................................................... 150
Manage Advanced Settings............................................................................................................................................... 151
View Log............................................................................................................................................................................... 153
Assign Privilege................................................................................................................................................................... 154
About Camera License....................................................................................................................................................... 155
Use VisualStation................................................................................................................................................................ 155
Chapter 15: Manage Media Server and iTunes Service
Manage DLNA Media Server ............................................................................................................................................ 157
Manage iTunes Service ..................................................................................................................................................... 161
Chapter 16: Perform Advanced Management Tasks
Check System Information................................................................................................................................................. 163
Monitor System Resources................................................................................................................................................ 166
Update DSM........................................................................................................................................................................ 167
Manage Packages.............................................................................................................................................................. 168
Receive Event Notification................................................................................................................................................. 169

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Reset admin's Password.................................................................................................................................................... 171
Restore Synology DiskStation to Factory Defaults......................................................................................................... 171
Reinstall Synology DiskStation ......................................................................................................................................... 171
Enable SNMP Service........................................................................................................................................................ 172
Enable Terminal Services.................................................................................................................................................. 172
Chapter 17: Communicate with Mobile Devices
Use iPhone/iPod touch and Android Apps...................................................................................................................... 174
Use Other Mobile Devices................................................................................................................................................. 175
Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications
1-Bay Models....................................................................................................................................................................... 176
2-Bay Models....................................................................................................................................................................... 177
4-Bay Models....................................................................................................................................................................... 178
5-Bay Models....................................................................................................................................................................... 179
Limitations............................................................................................................................................................................ 180
Appendix B: LED Indication Tables
1-Bay Models....................................................................................................................................................................... 181
2-Bay Models....................................................................................................................................................................... 182
4-Bay Models....................................................................................................................................................................... 184
5-Bay Models....................................................................................................................................................................... 186

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Synology DiskStation. Synology DiskStation is a multi-functional Network-
Attached Storage server, serving as a file-sharing center within your Intranet. Moreover, it is specially designed
for a variety of purpose, allowing you to perform the following tasks with the web-based Synology DiskStation
Manager:
Store and Share Files over the Internet
Windows users, Mac users, and Linux users can easily share files within the Intranet or through the Internet.
Unicode language support makes sharing files in different languages from Synology DiskStation simple.
Transfer Files via FTP
Synology DiskStation provides FTP service with bandwidth restriction and anonymous login. To transfer data
safely, FTP over SSL/TLS and uninvited IP auto-block are also available.
Manage Files with Web-Based File Browser
One of Synology DiskStation Manager’s applications, File Browser, can make it possible for users to manage
their files on Synology DiskStation easily through a web interface. If you want to manage DiskStation files through
a customized port, File Station is also available. You can also access the files stored on Synology DiskStation
with a mobile device.
Share Storage Capacity as iSCSI Target
You can designate portion of your Synology DiskStation volume space to be an iSCSI Target, which will allow the
iSCSI initiator to access the space like a local disk.
Back Up Files on Computer and Server
Synology DiskStation provides various backup solutions to back up computer data to Synology DiskStation, back
up Synology DiskStation data to an external hard drive, another Synology DiskStation, an rsync-compatible
server, or Amazon S3 server.
Enjoy Entertainment Content on the Server
Download Station allows you to download files from the Internet through BitTorrent, FTP, HTTP, eMule and NZB
to Synology DiskStation. Moreover, if you have an UPnP DMA connected in the LAN, you can share the
multimedia files on Synology DiskStation1
The built-in Copy button on the device allows instant copy of files from the camera to Synology DiskStation.
. If you just want to share and play music files stored on
Synology DiskStation, you can enable iTunes Service, and enjoy the music through any iTunes clients on LAN.
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Share Photos, Videos, and Blogs with Photo Station
Photo Station gives you the freedom to share photos and videos over the Internet without complicated upload
steps. Album control ensures the content is shared with the right persons. Visitors can leave comments for your
photos. Furthermore, a brand new blogging system is integrated for you to easily share your life and thoughts
over the Internet.
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1For recommended peripheral models, including hard drive, USB printer, DMA, and UPS, please visit www.synology.com.
2USBCopy is supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for more
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Enjoy Music Anytime and Anywhere
Audio Station allows you to listen to music stored on the Synology DiskStation, from a connected iPod, or even
stream Internet Radio stations. In addition, you can stream music from the Synology DiskStation with a web
browser over the Internet.
Host Websites
The Virtual Host feature allows you to host up to 30 websites using Web Station, with PHP and MySQL
supported.
Record Videos with IP Cameras
Surveillance Station allows you to manage, view, and record videos from multiple IP cameras over the network.
By accessing the web-based management interface of Surveillance Station, you can watch the real-time image
the camera is monitoring, and record videos continuously, in motion-detection mode, or in alarm-recording mode.
USB Printer Server
You can share up to 2 USB 2.0 Printers through the LAN.1
Online Resources
Click on the links to obtain Synology's online resources.
FAQ: www.synology.com/support/faq.php
Wiki: forum.synology.com/wiki
Forum: forum.synology.com
Download Center: www.synology.com/support/download.php
Technical Support: www.synology.com/support/support_form.php
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1For recommended peripheral models, including hard drive, USB printer, DMA, and UPS, please visit www.synology.com.

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Chapter 1: Synology DiskStation at a Glance
1-Bay & 2-Bay Models
Most Models
No. Article Name Location Description
1) Power Button Front Panel The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it
until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2) LED Indicators Front Panel The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and
the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication
Tables" on Page 181.
3) Copy Button Front Panel
The Copy Button lights up when you connect a USB Device (for
example: digital camera, USB flash disk) to the USB port on the front
panel. Pressing the button will copy the data from the connected USB
device to Synology DiskStation’s internal HDD.
4) USB Port Front &
Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
5) eSATA Port1Front Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
6) Fan Back Panel The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It
will start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is
malfunctioning, system will beep every 1 second.
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1eSATA Port is supported on specific models only. See "AppendixA: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for
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Article Name
Location
Description
7) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default
value.
2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
8) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to
Synology DiskStation.
9) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to
Synology DiskStation.
DS211+
No. Article Name Location Description
1) LED Indicators Front Panel The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and the
system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Tables" on
Page 181.
2) SD Card Slot Front Panel The Synology DiskStation offers SD card slot for accessing a SD card.
3) USB Port Front &
Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
4) Copy Button Front Panel
The Copy Button lights up when you connect a USB Device to the USB port or
a SD card to the SD card slot on the front panel. Pressing the button will copy
the data from the connected USB device and SD card to Synology
DiskStation’s internal HDD.
5) Power Button Front Panel The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it until you
hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
6) Fan Back Panel The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will start
automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, system will
beep every 1 second.
7) Hard Drive Tray
Lock Front Panel Each hard drive tray is equipped with one tray lock to lock/unlock the trays to the DiskStation.
8) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.
9) USB Port Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard
drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.

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Location
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10) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.
2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
11) eSATA Port Back Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
12) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to Synology DiskStation.
DS710+
No. Article Name Location Description
1) Power Button Front Panel The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it until you
hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2) LED Indicators Front Panel The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and the
system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Tables" on
Page 181.
3) Copy Button Front Panel
The Copy Button lights up when you connect a USB Device (for example: digital
camera, USB flash disk) to the USB port on the front panel. Pressing the button
will copy the data from the connected USB device to Synology DiskStation’s
internal HDD.
4) USB Port Front & Back
Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
5) eSATA Port Back Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
6) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.
2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
7) Hard Drive Tray Back Panel The hard drive tray is designed for loading the hard drives used in
Synology DiskStation.
8) Hard Drive Tray
Lock Back Panel Each hard drive tray is equipped with one tray lock to lock or unlock the trays to the DiskStation.
9) VGA Port Back Panel This port is used for manufacturing use only.
10) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.
11) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to Synology DiskStation.

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DiskStation
No. Name Location Description
1) Power Button Front Panel The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it until you
hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2) LED Indicators Front Panel The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and the
system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication Tables" on
Page 181.
3) USB Port Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard
drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
4) Fan Back Panel The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will start
automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning, system will
beep every 1 second.
5) eSATA Port1Back Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
6) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.
2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
7) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to Synology DiskStation.
8) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to Synology DiskStation.
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1eSATA Port is supported on specific models only. See "Appendix A: Synology DiskStation Specifications" on Page 176 for
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No.
Article Name
Location
Description
1) Power Button Front Panel The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it
until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2) LED Indicators Front Panel The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and
the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication
Tables" on Page 181.
3) Hard Drive Tray Front Panel The hard drive tray is designed for loading the hard drives used in
Synology DiskStation.
4) USB Port Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional
external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
5) Fan Back Panel The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will
start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning,
system will beep every 1 second.
6) eSATA Port Back Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
7) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.
2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
8) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to
Synology DiskStation.
9) Console Port & VGA Port Back Panel This port is used for manufacturing use only.
10) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to
Synology DiskStation.

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DS411slim
No. Name Location Description
1) Power Button Front Panel The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it
until you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2) LED Indicators Front Panel The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and
the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication
Tables" on Page 181.
3) Copy Button Front Panel
The Copy Button lights up when you connect a USB Device (for
example: digital camera, USB flash disk) to the USB port on the front
panel. Pressing the button will copy the data from the connected USB
device to Synology DiskStation’s internal HDD.
4) USB Port Front &
Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
5) eSATA Port Back Panel The eSATA port is for connecting with an external SATA HDD.
6) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.
2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
7) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to
Synology DiskStation.
8) Hard Drive Tray Back Panel The hard drive tray is designed for loading the hard drives used in
Synology DiskStation.
9) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the AC adapter to
Synology DiskStation.

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5-Bay Models
DS1511+
No. Article Name Location Description
1) Power Button Front Panel The Power Button is used to turn Synology DiskStation on or off.
To turn off Synology DiskStation, press the Power Button and hold it until
you hear a beep sound and the Power LED starts blinking.
2) LED Indicators Front Panel The LED indicator is used to display the status of the internal disk and
the system. For more information, see "Appendix B: LED Indication
Tables" on Page 181.
3) Hard Drive Tray Front Panel The hard drive tray is designed for loading the hard drives used in
Synology DiskStation.
4) Hard Drive Tray Lock Front Panel Each hard drive tray is equipped with one tray lock to lock/unlock the
trays to the DiskStation.
5) USB Port Back Panel The Synology DiskStation offers USB ports for adding additional external
hard drives, USB printers, or other USB devices.
6) Fan Back Panel The fan is built to exhaust waste heat out of Synology DiskStation. It will
start automatically when the server starts. If the fan is malfunctioning,
system will beep every 1 second.
7) eSATA Port 1 Back Panel The eSATA port 1 is for connecting with the first external SATA HDD.
8) eSATA Port 2 Back Panel The eSATA port 2 is for connecting with the second external SATA HDD.
9) RESET Button Back Panel 1.To restore IP, DNS, passwords for the admin account to default value.
2.To reinstall the Synology DiskStation.
10) LAN Port Back Panel The LAN port is where you connect RJ-45 cable to
Synology DiskStation.
11) VGA Port Back Panel This port is used for manufacturing use only.
12) Power Port Back Panel The power port is where you connect the power cord to
Synology DiskStation.

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Chapter 2: Get Started with Synology DiskStation
Manager
This Chapter explains how to log in to Synology DiskStation's web-based management UI, Synology
DiskStation Manager (DSM), customize your own desktop, manage its taskbar, and use the Main Menu to
access DSM settings and applications.
Install Synology DiskStation
For more information setting up Synology DiskStation and installing DSM, see the Quick Installation Guide that
came with your installation CD or DVD.
Log in to Synology DiskStation Manager
You can log in to DSM with Synology Assistant or with a web browser.
Use Synology Assistant
Windows User:
1 Insert the Installation CD or DVD into the CD/DVD-Rom Drive of your computer.
2 Choose Install from the autorun menu and follow the steps to complete installation.
3 After installation, double-click the desktop icon to launch Synology Assistant.

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4 Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's
login screen.
5 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty.
Mac OS X User:
1 Insert the Installation CD into CD/DVD-Rom Drive.
2 Double-click the CD-Rom Drive icon on the desktop.
3 Double-click the MacOSX icon, and then double-click the Synology Assistant-SYNOLOGY.dmg icon.
4 Double-click the Synology Assistant icon to run setup wizard.

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5 Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's
login screen.
6 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty.
Linux (Ubuntu) User:
1 Insert the installation CD into your computer, and then double-click the SynologyInstall icon on the desktop.
2 In the File Browser window that appears, double-click the Linux folder, and then double-click Synology
Assistant-3.0-[number].tar.gz.

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3 Click Extract, and then extract the SynologyAssistant directory to the path /usr/local or any other path.
4 Go to the path /usr/local/SynologyAssistant (or [the path you just specified]/SynologyAssistant), double-
click SynologyAssistant, and then select Run in Terminal in the dialog box that appears.
5 Choose the server you want to manage. Click Connect or double-click the selected server to go to DSM's
login screen.
6 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty.

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Note: To ensure the process runs smoothly, please use the following browsers.
Chrome: 5.0 or later
Firefox: 3.5 or later
Safari: 4.0 or later
Internet Explorer: 7.0 or later
Use a Web Browser
1 Open a web browser window.
2 In the address field, enter any of the following:
http://Synology_Server_IP:5000
http://Synology_Server_Name:5000/ (or http://Synology_Server_Name.local:5000/ on a Mac)
Synology_Server_Name should be replaced with the name you set up for Synology DiskStation during the
setup process. If you choose One-step Setup during the setup process, the Synology_Server_Name will be
DiskStation, CubeStation, USBStation, or RackStation.
3 Press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac) on your keyboard.
4 Enter your user name and password, and click Login. The default password for admin is empty.

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DiskStation Manager Appearance
When you log in to Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), you can see the desktop and the taskbar.
Desktop and Shortcuts
The desktop is where your application windows are displayed. You can also create desktop shortcuts to
frequently used applications.
To create a desktop shortcut to an application:
Drag its thumbnail from the Main Menu to the desktop.
To remove a desktop shortcut to an application:
Right-click the shortcut and choose Remove shortcut.
To open Audio Station or Download Station in a new browser window:
1 Create a desktop shortcut to Audio Station or Download Station.
2 Right-click the shortcut and choose Open in New Window.
Note: You can also customize your desktop background color or wallpaper with the Customize My Desktop
function. See "Customize My Desktop" on Page 22 for more information.

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Taskbar
The taskbar at the top of the desktop contains the following functions:
1 The Show Desktop button: Click to clear your application windows and reveal the desktop. Click again to
bring the windows back to the desktop. For more information about application windows, see "Open
Application Windows" on Page 21.
2 The Main Menu button: Click to reveal the Main Menu.See "Manage DSM with the Main Menu" on Page 20
for more information.
3 The icons of open applications:
Click the icon of an application to show or hide its window on the desktop.
Right-click the icon and choose from the shortcut menu to manage the application window (Maximize,
Minimize, Restore, Close) or its taskbar icon (Pin to Taskbar, Unpin from Taskbar).
4 The search field: Enter keywords to quickly find a list of relevant applications and DSM 3.0 Help articles.
5 The Notification button (with an exclamation mark): Click to check the logs of important events. Click Clear
All to remove all events and hide the Notification button.
Note: For more information about system log, see "Check Logs" on Page 165.
6 The Upload Queue button: Click to open the File Task Monitor window, where you can check the progress
of all uploading and background tasks.
Manage DSM with the Main Menu
The Main Menu is where you can find all the applications and settings provided by Synology DiskStation
Manager.
Logout, Restart, and Shutdown
Click Logout, Restart, or Shutdown at the bottom-right corner of the Main Menu to log out of DSM, restart
DiskStation, or turn it off, just like using any other operating systems.