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LaCie Network Space 2

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Accessing & Transferring Files

User Manual

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3.3. Accessing Shares Using File

Browser (Dashboard)

The Dashboard features an interactive file browser that allows you
to manage and transfer files via HTTP protocol. Follow these steps
to open File Browser:

1. Log in to the Dashboard (see section

4.1. Dashboard: Accessing

for details).

2. Click the File Browser button (

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).

3.3.1. About the File Browser

The File Browser allows you to transfer, copy and delete files, as well
as view photos in thumbnails and even stream multimedia content
such as mp3 or flv videos. It is thus a convenient way to interact
with files stored on the Network Space 2’s shares, whether the con-
nection be through the local network or through the internet (see

3.5. Remote Access

). Also, since the File Browser permits faster file

transfer than drag-and-drop (SMB), it is most effective for transfer-
ring large files.

The File Browser is composed of five parts (

Fig. 30

):

1.

Tool bar

allows you to perform a range of functions, such as

changing the way files are displayed and uploading files to the
Network Space 2 from your computer.

2.

NAS selection

lets you choose the product you wish to access.

3.

Share folders

shows the folder structure on the selected share.

4.

File info

displays information on a selected file, such as name,

file type, dimensions (photos), or duration (videos).

5.

Folder contents

displays the files contained in a selected fold-

er. To view the files as thumbnails, click

Thumbs

in the Tool

bar.

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