Altos easyStore Manual 4PrefaceThis guide provides you with the following information:l An overview of the Altos easyStore and instructions for setting it up toprovide shared storage space to users in your networkl Information about advanced features for configuring your storage systeml Instructions for installing and using DiskSafe TM Express to back up yournetworked comput er disks to the storage system and recover that da ta asneededl Reference material about product spec ificat ions and troubleshootingDocumentation conventionsl Bold is used to indicate menu items, buttons , labels, and file and folder names.l Instructions to click a series of menu items are indicated with an arrow (-->).For example, the instructions to click the Start menu, click Programs, and thenclick Storage System Console are presented as Start --> Programs --> StorageSystem Console.l When you see two keys joined by a plus sign (+), press and hold down the firstkey, and then press the second key. For example, Alt+F2 indicates that youshould press and hold down the Alt key and then press F2.l Significant information or exceptions are indicated with the note icon shown atthe left.l The potential for data loss or corrupt ion is indicated with t he caution icon shownat the left.l The term Windows refers to any supported Microsoft® Windows® operatingsystem.Related documentationIn addition to this guide, you can find information about DiskSafe Express in theonline help. To access the online help, click Help --> Help Topics in the DiskSafeExpress application window.