User Guide

Welcome to the Digital Storage Manager (DSM) User Guide. This document is designed to:

Explain the features of DSM

Describe procedures for accomplishing tasks in DSM

Quick Links

About Client Functionality for Users

Important notes and information regarding functionality in the Digital Storage Manager desktop client for Windows and for Mac OS X.

Introduction to Digital Storage Manager

Introduces the fundamental concepts and summarizes the functionality of DSM.

Getting Started

Explains user roles and how to start and log in to DSM.

Operation Center and Related Tools

Describes the functionality of the DSM Operation Center and related tools.

Understanding Forms

Describes the standard forms included with DSM.

Searching with DSM Finds

Describes the standard Find window, how to conduct searches using DSM Finds, and how to create and save Finds.

Adding and Looking Up Digital Resources in DSM

Describes how to add digital resources to DSM and lookup digital resources that have already been added.

File Board

Describes the File Board window, its use, and utility.

Examining Digital Resource Information

Describes the methods by which users can view information for digital resources.

Archiving, Retrieving, Copying, and Moving Files

Describes how to Archive, Retrieve, Copy, and Move the files and folders associated with digital resources.

Notifications

Describes the use of Notifications in DSM. This includes the Notification Box window, sending and receiving Notifications, and all other aspects of Notification use.

Tips and Tricks

Describes useful features and functionality not covered elsewhere in the document.

Context Menu

Describes the use and functionality of the Context Menu in DSM.

View Menu

Describes the use and functionality of the View Menu in DSM.

Updating File Information

Describes the Update File Information window and its use.

Customizing Grid Displays

Describes the functionality of the DSM grid control used in the DSM client.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Lists all the Keyboard Shortcut combinations used in DSM.