LifeSort is a free cloud computing software. It is a hybrid of standard cloud computing services with a dynamic and user friendly file infrastructure called the 'LifeBar'. LifeSort is free to download at http://www.LifeSort.com
10. Click confirm and you are done! Note: Changes to shared folders are automatically synced to all involved users Quick Start Guide – Product version 2.5 – June 2011
11. Quick Start guide to your Virtual Desktop What is LifeSort ? LifeSort is the first platform independent file manager allowing to manage ALL your digital content (local, online and shared) from one single file infrastructure. The LifeSort dock has been designed for optimal ergonomics. The system is nearly completely based on our drag and drop approach. This hybrid way of moving means that the amount of clicks are minimized, whilst speed of organising, storing and retrieving files is optimized What is new for Beta 2.5 ? -Separate storage environments for personal, professional and media files -Possibility to send messages linked to shared files -Overlay icons indicating which files are new or have been changed -Full drag and drop functionality for locking, sharing and syncing -Central download center for accepting and downloading new shares Which platforms ? Windows XP (service pack II), Vista, Windows 7 and browser based. iPhone and iPad app version available mid July 2011. Mac version to be launched early September 2011 Main setup LifeSort dock – auto installed on desktop Filing system –is split into three environments separating your personal, professional and media files Drag and drop tools to lock, put online (sync) and share files as well as complete folders or categories Communication center, overview of all content stored online and shared with others Favorites– is an area where you can keep your website favorites as well as files and program shortcuts Quickflip – special feature to present favorite homepages in the form of a booklet On/off and settings switch – allowing easy access to the system and preference settings Quick Start Guide – Product version 2.5 – June 2011
12. In detail Filing system & tools File management - user experience as starting point The LifeBar is the dynamic file infrastructure at the heart of the LifeSort user experience. Once you registered with LifeSort you will be able to access the LifeBar, both on your desktop as through the web version at www.lifesort.com/online The LifeBar has a series of default folders. When logged into LifeSort you are able to personalise these by changing names, icons, and colors. You will find this menu by clicking the LEFT button at the bottom of the LifeBar dock Using LifeSort The LifeSort client is a completely drag and drop based system. This allows you to drag files into the LifeBar which opens it automatically . This saves time and makes your computing experience slicker and more enjoyable. Multi window management File management in between windows is optimized by providing a tab system. Windows can be detached from the dock and stacked on top of each other (by minimizing them). The last window that stays open than functions as a management window, allowing you to easily navigate and relocate files Integrated tools LifeSort provides integrated tools to lock, share and synchronize (sync) any file or folder in LifeSort All works both via the drag and drop tools on the dock as well as through the right click menu. Syncing and sharing can also be accessed via the two buttons that you will find at the bottom of each LifeSort Window Synced files and folders are securely backed up on the Amazon cloud and can be accessed from remote devices (iPhone/iPad as off mid July 2011) as well as via the identical browser based version of LifeSort www.lifesort.com/online) Shared files and folders can be shared with both read only as with editing rights. Different rights for different people can be assigned to individual files (!) or folders alike. You can include personal messages (!) when sharing files with others Level1 level 2 Quick Start Guide – Product version 2.5 – June 2011
13. The LifeSort connect center forms the heart of communications for online activities. Here you will find: -SYNC zone: A complete overview of all the files that are SYNCED to the online account, including information on storage space utilization and versioning to retrieve old versions of documents -SHARE zone Complete overview of files that have been shared by others (for acceptance and download). After downloading files can be relocated by drag and drop to one of the other LifeSort folders whilst still keeping the assigned share right This is what we call ELASTIC sharing: YOU determine your own storage logic without compromising on the possibility to share and/or collaborate. This allows you to have local files as well as online and shared files in one and the same folder as part of your preferred structure A complete overview of all files you have been sharing and that others have shared with you can be found by clicking the “share history” button -LS info Notifications and e-mail from the LifeSort team as well as the recent even log (recent event log will be optimized July 2011) - Contact list Your user contact list for file sharing For the most commonly used files, websites and programs the favorites folder on the desktop offers the fast access solution. Just drag and drop it! In addition, specifically for the “morning routine” favorite websites, LifeSort introduces a tool called QuickFlip. Drag any link into the QF zone and the homepage of that internet site will be preloaded as part of a booklet containing all selected favorites. Double clicking on any of the pages will automatically redirect you to the actual website For easy access to the LifeSort system and user preferences separate switches have been created to log in and go to settings. As LifeSort really is a file manager for daily use there is no need to switch off ever once logged in! The settings menu will allow a variety of preferences to be set: number and names of displayed categories, size and speed of the dock, position on screen of the dock, refresh time for quickflip etc Comm. center Favorites & QuickFlip On/off & settings Quick Start Guide – Product version 2.5 – June 2011
16. Privacy policy (www.lifesort.com/privacy) LifeSort online Your virtual Desktop LifeSort remote Desktops in SYNC Further information Quick Start Guide – Product version 2.5 – June 2011