Toshiba Magnia SG30 - Manual (Page 62)

65 Using the Network
Placing files on the network
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Placing files on the network
When you store data on your local computer, this information
is usually stored in files on the computer’s hard disk. Later,
when you want to work on the information again, you open
these files and can modify, print, or use the data. Information
stored on your local computer is normally accessible only
when you are using your computer.
The Magnia SG30 can act as a central file server, allowing
you to save files on the Magnia SG30 instead of your local
computer. Saving files on your server can have several
advantages:
❖ Extra Storage: If the hard disk on your local computer is
almost full, you can save information to the
Magnia SG30. The Magnia SG30’s hard disk becomes an
extension of your computer, providing extra storage
when needed.
❖ Data Backup: Because the information on your
Magnia SG30 is centrally located, copies of everyone’s
work can be copied to a remote location, such as the
Internet. This type of data backup provides an extra sense
of security. If something happens to your disk or a file is
accidentally deleted, you can retrieve the file from the
backup copy. The Magnia SG30 can even act as a backup
device itself.
❖ File Sharing: A public area is provided on the
Magnia SG30’s hard disk where you can place files that
need to be shared with other computers on the network.
This “scratch pad” area makes it easy to transfer
information between network users.
Each user account created on the Magnia SG30 has its
own folder in which to place files. This folder is private,
and cannot be viewed by other users (except for the
network administrator, who can view any files, including
those in private account folders). These folders are
named after the user account. For example, the account
“jsmith” would have a private folder named “jsmith.”