HP EX485
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Below you will find brief information for MediaSmart Server EX485. This guide provides information about how to set up and use the HP MediaSmart Server EX485, a device that centralizes your photos, music, videos, and documents into one easily accessible location. It also includes features for automatic backup of your computers and remote access to your files and data. With the HP MediaSmart Server EX485 you can enjoy your media at home or even remotely on any Internet-connected computer.
Key Features
Centralize your digital content
Automatic backup of computers
Remote access to files and data
Stream media to PCs or TVs
Share media over the Internet
Protect against hard disk failure
Expand storage space with USB drives
Support for Windows and Mac OS
Media Collector
Pages: 336 HP EX485 User's Guide
Brand: HP Category: Servers Size: 5 MB
Languages: English
Table of contents
- 7 Welcome to the HP MediaSmart Server
- 9 Chapter 1. Set up and Installation
- 9 What's in the Box?
- 9 The Server at a Glance
- 10 What You'll Need to Set up the Server
- 11 Finding a Home for Your Server
- 11 Server Location
- 11 Network Requirements
- 12 Supported Operating Systems
- 13 Wireless Support
- 13 Turning on the Server
- 13 Connecting the Server
- 14 Connecting the Server
- 15 Checking the Server Lights
- 15 Installing the Software
- 15 Overview of the Software Installation
- 16 Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List
- 28 Installing Software on the First PC
- 43 Updating Client PCs
- 43 Installing Software on Additional PCs
- 45 Installing and Uninstalling Software on the Mac
- 48 HP MediaSmart Server 2.5 Update Read me
- 49 HP Software Updates
- 49 HP MediaSmart Server Software Update
- 51 Updating and Rolling Back the Server
- 55 Updating and Rolling Back Client PCs
- 59 Updating and Rolling Back Mac Clients
- 63 Chapter 2. Start Using Your Server
- 63 Guided Tour
- 63 HP MediaSmart Server Control Center for PC
- 65 HP MediaSmart Server Control Center for Mac
- 67 Windows Home Server Console
- 67 Opening the Windows Home Server Console
- 68 Welcome to the Windows Home Server Console
- 73 The MediaSmart Server Tab
- 75 The Windows Home Server Tabs
- 75 About HP Add-ins for Windows Home Server
- 77 First Steps
- 77 Customize Computer Backups
- 77 Copy Files to Shared Folders
- 79 Enable Guest Account and Set up User Accounts
- 82 Add a user account for a home computer running Mac
- 84 Secure your Server from Intruders
- 88 Add Shared Folders to Network Places
- 89 About HP Add-ins for Windows Home Server
- 90 Configure HP MediaSmart Server Settings
- 90 Power
- 91 HP MediaSmart Server Software Update
- 93 Notifications
- 94 LED
- 94 HP MediaSmart Server Settings, Hardware Tab
- 95 HP MediaSmart Server Settings, Support Tab
- 96 Getting Help for Using Your Server
- 99 Chapter 3. HP Photo Publisher
- 99 HP Photo Publisher Home Page
- 100 HP Photo Publisher Log on Page
- 103 Upload Photos or Create an Album
- 104 Select Photos
- 106 Server Continues Uploading
- 106 Snapfish
- 106 Snapfish Logon
- 107 Flickr
- 107 Flickr Log On Page
- 110 Facebook
- 110 Facebook Logon
- 111 Picasa
- 111 Picasa Logon
- 113 Chapter 4. HP Photo Viewer
- 113 HP MediaSmart Photo Viewer Home Page
- 114 HP Photo Viewer Slideshow
- 119 Upload Photos or Create an Album
- 119 Select Photos
- 121 HP MediaSmart Photo Viewer Album Missing Photos
- 123 Chapter 5. Features for Mac
- 123 Installing and Uninstalling Software on the Mac
- 127 Updating and Rolling Back Mac Clients
- 129 Connecting Your Mac to the Server
- 135 HP MediaSmart Server Control Center for Mac
- 137 Mac Backup and Restore
- 143 Chapter 6. Online Backup
- 143 Server Online Backup Features
- 143 Before Using Server Online Backup
- 143 Server Online Backup Dashboard
- 145 Button Bar
- 149 Windows Home Server Settings
- 149 Account Setup
- 150 Scheduling
- 151 Restore
- 153 Chapter 7. About Streaming Media
- 153 Streaming Media
- 153 Streaming Media Requirements
- 153 Streaming Media Types
- 153 Putting Media on the HP MediaSmart Server
- 153 Streaming to your Television, Stereo, and Home PC
- 154 Streaming to a Remote Computer
- 154 Streaming to iTunes
- 155 Chapter 8. Server for iTunes
- 155 Settings for iTunes
- 157 Chapter 9. TwonkyMedia
- 157 Streaming Media Servers
- 158 TwonkyMedia Features
- 160 TwonkyMedia Default Settings
- 161 UPnP A/V and DLNA
- 161 TwonkyMedia and Remote Streaming
- 161 Configure TwonkyMedia for Streaming Media
- 163 Chapter 10. Media Collector
- 163 About HP Media Collector
- 165 Configuring Media Collector
- 165 Configuring Media Collector General Settings
- 167 Configuring Media Collector for Photos
- 170 Configuring Media Collector for Music
- 173 Configure Media Collector for Videos
- 174 Media Collection Status
- 174 Using the Media Collector Server Status
- 176 Using the Client Media Collector Status Tool
- 179 Media Collector Error Messages
- 181 Media Collection System Tray Messages
- 183 Chapter 11. HP Video Converter
- 183 About HP Video Converter
- 184 Video Conversion Use Case Scenarios
- 185 Automating Video Conversion
- 187 Giving Users Access to the Converted Videos Folder
- 188 Enabling Converted Videos for TwonkyMedia
- 190 Converting Non-Copy Protected DVDs
- 191 Supported Video Formats
- 192 Video Conversion Fails
- 195 Chapter 12. Media Streamer
- 195 About Media Streamer
- 195 Media Streamer Pages
- 195 Audio Formats
- 195 Compatibility for Audio
- 195 Compatibility for Photo
- 196 Music Page
- 196 Music Page—Album View
- 197 Music Page—Artists View
- 198 Music Page—Folders View
- 199 Music Page—Playlists View
- 199 Music Page—Media Player
- 200 Music Page—Tracks Panel
- 201 No Music To Stream
- 201 No music on your Server
- 201 Photos Page
- 201 Photos Page—Date View
- 202 Photos Page—Folder View
- 203 Photos Page—Playlist View
- 204 Photos Page—Full Screen View
- 205 Videos Page
- 205 Videos Page – All View
- 206 Videos Page – Folders View
- 207 Videos Page – Playlists View
- 208 Video Quality Filter
- 209 Status link
- 209 Videos Page – Videos Panel
- 210 Videos Page – Player
- 211 Chapter 13. Troubleshooting & FAQs
- 211 Errors & Lights
- 211 What to do if the Server is Unresponsive
- 212 Power-On Indicator is Off
- 212 Why is the Hard Drive Light-Bar Breathing or Blinking Aqua White?
- 213 Why is the Hard Drive Light-Bar Red?
- 213 Why is the Server's Health Indicator Light Red?
- 213 What to do About Hardware Warning Messages?
- 215 No Server Found
- 215 Recovery Fails
- 215 File Transfer Failure
- 216 Health Indicator Codes
- 217 Why is the Network Connection Light Off?
- 218 The Network Connection Light Blinking Aqua White
- 218 Server Not Showing Up on Your DMR
- 219 Checking the Server Lights Out of the Box
- 220 Windows Home Server Frequently Asked Questions
- 220 Hubs and Network Health Light
- 220 Network & Firewall
- 220 Network Connection Issues
- 225 Network Health
- 225 Why is the Network Connection Light Off?
- 226 The Network Connection Light Blinking Aqua White
- 226 The Firewall is Blocking the Connection
- 227 Check that the Router is Correctly Configured for DHCP
- 227 Check the Network is Set Up Properly for TCP/IP
- 228 Check the Network NetBIOS Properties
- 229 Network Frequently Asked Questions
- 230 What do Firewall Blocking Messages Mean?
- 230 What are Optimum Data Throughput Speeds for Different Network Interfaces?
- 231 Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List
- 232 What Value does TZO Domain Names Provide Beyond the Microsoft Live Option?
- 232 The First Backup is Taking a Long Time.
- 232 Power Management
- 232 Uninterruptible Power Supply is not Supported
- 232 Server Recovery and Factory Reset
- 232 Using Server Recovery and Factory Reset
- 236 Backing Up and Restoring a Computer
- 236 Computer Recovery
- 237 Recovering or resetting the server
- 239 Recovery fails
- 240 Installing the Software using a Browser
- 241 Server Storage
- 241 Expanding Server Storage
- 241 Adding an Internal SATA Drive
- 244 Removing an Internal SATA Drive
- 246 Adding and Removing Drives from Server Storage
- 247 Adding and Removing an External USB Drive or eSATA Drive
- 248 Replacing the System Drive
- 251 Can I Remove and Reattach A USB Drive
- 251 What Happens if a USB Drive Becomes Unattached
- 254 Streaming Media
- 254 iTunes Frequently Asked Questions
- 255 HP Media Collector does not Appear to be Working
- 259 Why my Files Do Not Show Up on DMA?
- 261 Media Files (Audio/Video) of Supported Format Aren't Seen by Device.
- 261 Windows Media Connect 2.0 and TwonkyMedia Comparison
- 265 Why do I see duplicate songs, pictures, or videos on my DMA list?
- 267 Why does HP MediaSmart Server show up twice on my DMA list?
- 269 Chapter 14. Product Information
- 269 Product Specifications
- 273 Regulatory Statements
- 276 WM-DRM 10 Licensed Technology
- 277 Limited Warranty and Technical Support Statement
- 281 HP MediaSmart Server 2.5 Update Read me
- 283 Chapter 15. Licenses, Copyrights and Notices for Open Source Components
- 283 FlickrJ:
- 283 Software License Agreement (BSD License)
- 283 Facebook Java API: The MIT License
- 284 Gdata Java Client: Apache License
- 287 JCIFS : GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
- 294 Firefly: GPL License
- 298 ImageMagick: Compatible with GPL
- 302 TaskScheduler: The Code Project Open License (CPOL) 1.02
- 305 MiscUtil.dll: MiscUtil
- 306 Facebook Development Platform Java Client
- 307 Facebook API License
- 307 Software License Agreement (BSD License)
- 308 PacketVideo
- 308 FFmpeg License and Legal Considerations
- 310 Yahoo ASTRA Components for Flash: BSD License
- 311 1. Definitions.
- 313 2. Source Code License.
- 313 2.1. The Initial Developer Grant.
- 313 2.2. Contributor Grant.
- 314 3. Distribution Obligations.
- 314 3.1. Application of License.
- 314 3.2. Availability of Source Code.
- 314 3.3. Description of Modifications.
- 314 3.4. Intellectual Property Matters
- 314 (a) Third Party Claims
- 314 (b) Contributor APIs
- 315 (c) Representations.
- 315 3.5. Required Notices.
- 315 3.6. Distribution of Executable Versions.
- 315 3.7. Larger Works.
- 315 4. Inability to Comply Due to Statute or Regulation.
- 316 5. Application of this License.
- 316 6. Versions of the License.
- 316 6.1. New Versions
- 316 6.2. Effect of New Versions
- 316 6.3. Derivative Works
- 316 7. Disclaimer of warranty
- 316 8. Termination
- 317 9. Limitation of liability
- 317 10. U.S. government end users
- 317 11. Miscellaneous
- 318 12. Responsibility for claims
- 318 13. Multiple-licensed code
- 318 Exhibit A - Mozilla Public License.
- 318 PureMVC Framework: Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0
- 318 ScaleFilter: Software License Agreement (BSD License)
- 323 Glossary
- 327 Index
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What is the HP MediaSmart Server EX485 used for?
The HP MediaSmart Server EX485 is a device that centralizes your photos, music, videos, and documents into one easily accessible location. It also includes features for automatic backup of your computers and remote access to your files and data.
How do I connect the HP MediaSmart Server EX485 to my network?
You must connect the HP MediaSmart Server EX485 to your router (or switch) with an Ethernet cable. The server does not support wireless connection to your router. However, computers connected wirelessly to a wireless access point or router are supported.
What types of computers are supported for use with the HP MediaSmart Server EX485?
The HP MediaSmart Server EX485 supports computers running Microsoft® Windows® and Apple® Mac® OS X, giving families that are "living the digital lifestyle" a more protected and reliable way of managing their media and files.
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