Tag Detected Faces

1. Open a photo in any view. This can be in all photos, a folder, or even in the Untagged container within People view.
2. Toggle Face Recognition on by selecting the face recognition icon in the Quick Actions Bar.
   
3. If Mylio detects a face, it will ask you to identify who is in the photo. You can do this by selecting the recommended name, or by pressing the corresponding number on your keyboard.
   
4. If multiple faces are detected, Mylio will recommend names for each face one at a time. By adding the first face, Mylio will advance to the next face automatically.
5. If Mylio detects a face that you do not want to name, or detects something that is not a face, you can select Ignore to move past the selection.
6. Once a photo has been tagged, it will be added to the custom album within People view for that person.

Tag Undetected Faces

In some cases, Mylio may not appropriately find all faces in a photo. This is especially true if a photo is at an angle, has insufficient (or too much lighting), or a face is partially obscured. In these cases, you can manually tell Mylio where a face is on a photo.

1. Open a photo in any view. This can be in all photos, a folder, or even in the Untagged container within People view.
2. Toggle Face Recognition on by selecting the face recognition icon in the Quick Actions Bar.
3. Locate the face that is not appropriately recognized by Mylio.
4. Click and hold, or tap and hold, on the unrecognized face until a square “Who is this?” dialog is opened.
5. Add the name to the dialog.
     Note:  manually adding a face tag in Mylio does not increase the match rate for that specific person.
   
   
     Note:  face tags added manually are not saved to a photo’s metadata in a way that will transfer to other applications that support face tagging.

Mylio will scan photos automatically and group them within People view. This allows you to quickly identify if a person is, or is not, who Mylio believes they are.

Bulk Tagging Proposed Faces

If Mylio knows who someone is, they will have an album created for them in People view. Once Mylio knows the name and face of a person, it will scan each photo to see if it has a match as you browse through your images. If Mylio finds a match, the person’s album in People view will ask you to confirm if the photo is, or is not, that person. Albums that have photos that need to be identified will have an “identification needed” icon in the top left of the album.

When a person container with the identification needed icon is opened, any photo that is not confirmed to be the matched person will display three options at the bottom of the image: confirm, change, and deny. These icons let you confirm that the person in that individual photo is correct, change the image to a different person, or tell Mylio that this image is not this person. Confirming a person will remove the icons, confirm that the photo is of the person, and use the image to better identify more images of that person.

Batch Tagging In Any View

Mylio allows you to easily tag the faces in any container in bulk. This can be done from folder view, album view, or calendar view. Here is how:

1. Open Mylio and navigate to a folder, album, or another container you wish to tag. This can even be from All Photos.
2. Open the container so that it is in grid view.
3. Select the Batch Tagging icon from the Quick Actions Bar.

Mylio will group your photos and begin to ask who each person is. You can use the bar at the top of Mylio to make a decision for all collected photos, or you can decide on each photo individually using the confirm, change, or deny buttons on the person’s image.

Bulk Ignore Untagged Faces

In some cases, you may have photos with many faces that all need ignored. This is common in pictures of crowds like concerts, races, or other public events. Mylio makes it easy to tag who you know and ignore all other faces.

1. Locate the photo with multiple people who need to be ignored.
2. Tag the people who you do know before bulk-ignoring.
3. Open Mylio’s Details panel and select Ignore Untagged Faces from the top of the info pane.

Mylio’s Desktop Interface

• Progress – If Mylio is working on something, you can see what it is here. Syncing, updating, face tagging… they’ll all be listed here.
• Your Images – The main view in Mylio. This section is always open and displaying your memories front and center.
• Sync Status –  At a glance, shows you how much media is waiting to sync to the device you are on and to your Vaults.
• Dashboard – See more information about your Devices, tagged People, and other customizable statistical views.
• Import Button – Opens the import menu and allows you to import from your machine, Facebook, Flickr, cameras, SD cards, and more.
• Toggle Rating Bar – The Rating Bar allows for you to easily tag photos with star ratings, color labels, and flags. You can even pin your “Photo of the Day”.
• Add New Folder – In folder view, you can use this button to create new folders for your photos. In album view, this creates new albums.
• Share/Export – Share your selected media to email, Flickr, Facebook, or to a printer.
• Rotate left– Rotate the currently selected image left. These commands will only be present when a photo is selected. 
• Delete – Delete a photo from Mylio and the file system on all devices.
• Show Mylio Clipboard – Opens the Mylio Clipboard, which allows for a temporary storage space while moving photos around in Mylio
• Actions – Shows of a series of actions that you can take on your current selection. This includes selecting, moving, deleting, and adding to an album.
• Toggle Details Panel – Opens and closes the Details panel. (Possible rename to Info panel?)
• Details Panel – Mylio’s Details panel allows you to view and change details about your selection.  (Possible rename to Info panel?)
• Edit – Make your best photos look even better by using Mylio’s Edit section to make a small or major adjustment to any photo.
• Map – View location data or assign a new location to a photo or set of photos.
• People – Tag the people in a photo to separate them into automatic folders in People view.
• Info – Detailed metadata about your images. Edit keywords, captions, title, and copyright information. (Dependent on Details panel Change)
• View – Alter the view settings for your library and see additional settings.
• Search – Search through your photos and folders to find the perfect memory.
• Filter – Sort your currently viewed folder or album with custom criteria.
• Toggle Face Tag/Batch Tag – Use Mylio’s face detection software to quickly find the people that matter most in your library

Mylio’s Mobile Interface

• Navigate back– Go backwards to the previous folder, album or image you were looking at
• Progress – If Mylio is working on something, you can see what it is here. Syncing, updating, face tagging… they’ll all be listed here. *add to screenshot
• Your Images – The main view in Mylio. This section is always open and displaying your memories front and center.
• Dashboard – See more inside Your Mylio World, Notifications, Devices, and customizable statistical views.
• Toggle Rating Bar – The Rating Bar allows for you to easily tag photos with star ratings, color labels, and flags. You can even pin your “Photo of the Day”.
• Share/Export – Share your selected media to email, Flickr, Facebook, or a printer.
• Rotate left – Rotate the currently selected image left. This command is only be present when a photo is selected.
• Edit – Display the editing options for the selected photo.
• Delete – Complete delete a photo from Mylio and the file system on all devices.
• Toggle Info panel – Opens the Info panel for the selected media, which contains metadata details about the selection.
• Actions – Shows of series of actions that you can take on your current selection. This includes selecting, moving, deleting, and adding to an album.
• View – Alter the view for your library and see additional Settings.
• Search – Search through your photos and folders to find the perfect memory.
• Filter – Sort your currently viewed folder or album with custom criteria.
• Toggle Face Tag/Batch Tag – Use Mylio’s face detection software to quickly find the people that matter most in your library

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Welcome to Mylio – the new home for all of your photos, videos and documents. This guide will teach you the basics of Mylio and walk you through the first five steps in getting your files imported, protected and synced across all of your devices.

On a computer, visit mylio.com/get-app to create an account and download Mylio. Be sure to check your computer’s Downloads folder to launch the Mylio installer. On your mobile device(s), download Mylio from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store. Using your Mylio newly created account email and password, sign in to Mylio to sync your pictures, videos, and documents across all the devices you want.

Mylio uses a Wi-Fi network to move your photos between your devices. In order for your photos to sync across all of your devices, they must meet three criteria:

• All devices signed in to the same Mylio account.
• All devices on the same Wi-Fi network.
• All devices have Mylio running at the same time.

Mylio syncs with your calendar app to automatically organize your images across your devices. When first setting up Mylio you’ll be asked if you would like to import your calendar, doing so will create your Life Calendar – a unique view that couples your photos with your calendar events to show you the visual story of your life.

You can add a variety of file types to your Mylio Library including photos, videos, and documents. These files can originate from many different sources, bringing all of your files together in one library that syncs across all your devices.

Mylio’s setup wizard will help you with your first import. Additional imports can be made by selecting the import button at the top right of Mylio. Mylio’s import options include:

• This Computer: Mylio will add a folder on your computer to your Mylio Library without moving it from its original location. This is also known as adding a Source Folder.
• External Drive: Copy or add folders from the external drive to your Mylio Library without moving them from their original location.
• Online Services: Mylio can import from a variety of online services such as Facebook, Flickr, Google Photos and Picasa.
• Apple Photos, iPhoto and Aperture: Copy the information out of your Photos, iPhoto or Aperture library directly into your Mylio Library.
• Copy: Copy files from assorted locations on your computer directly into Mylio.
• SD Card: Easily import all of the images on your SD card into Mylio.
• Source Folders: Add folders to your Mylio Library without moving them from their original location using the Add Source folders option in Mylio’s Settings.

Protecting your memories is an integral part of Mylio. Files imported into Mylio can be automatically protected to Vaults for safe keeping. Vaults are devices designated to hold all of your original files in Mylio.

External drives, NAS devices, and online services like Amazon or Google drive make great Vaults.

To add a Vault, open the Mylio Dashboard and select the plus sign at the top right corner of the Devices section. Here, you can choose your desired Vault type. All files within Mylio will sync to the Vault in full, original quality for safe keeping.

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Welcome to Mylio – the new home for all of your photos, videos and documents. This guide will teach you the basics of Mylio and walk you through the first five steps in getting your files imported, protected and synced across all of your devices.

On a computer, visit mylio.com/download to download Mylio. On your mobile device(s), download Mylio from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store. Using your Mylio account email and password, sign in to Mylio to sync your pictures, videos, and documents across all the devices you want.

Mylio uses a Wi-Fi network to move your photos between your devices. In order for your photos to sync across all of your devices, they must meet three criteria:

• All devices signed in to the same Mylio account.
• All devices on the same Wi-Fi network.
• All devices have Mylio running at the same time.

Mylio syncs with your calendar app to automatically organize your images across your devices. When first setting up Mylio you’ll be asked if you would like to import your calendar, doing so will create your Life Calendar – a unique view that couples your photos with your calendar events to show you the visual story of your life.

Setting Up Linked Calendars

1. Open Mylio and select Settings from the View menu
   
2. Select Linked Calendars
3. Mylio will show you the calendars that are available to import on your device.
   
     Note:  Mylio must have access to your calendars to display this information. If access is not granted, please see the “Changing Access to Calendars” section of this page.
4. Once displayed, you can toggle a calendar ON or OFF here. You also have additional settings…
   1. Nickname – Give your calendar a nickname in Mylio for easy viewing.
   2. Show More Options – show additional options related to calendar import.
      1. Ignore Events Containing – this section allows you to type in words that you would like Mylio to avoid when importing your calendar. This can help keep things tidy so that doctors appointments and deliveries are not imported.
      2. Import Events if Mylio has Media – only import events that have media taken during that day or time period.
      3. With duration at least… – set a minimum time limit for event duration.

Removing Calendars from Mylio

If you would like to remove a Linked Calendar, you can do so by:

1. Open Mylio and select Settings from the View menu.
   
2. Select Linked Calendars to see a list of available calendars.
3. Turn off any calendar you do not wish to see in Mylio.
   

Changing Access to Calendars in Mylio

Changing Access on iOS

1. Open the Settings app on your iOS device
2. Select Privacy
3. Select Calendars
4. Locate Mylio in the list of apps that have requested access to your Calendars. Toggle it on or off.

Changing Access on Android

1. Open your device’s Settings app or menu.
2. Select Apps or apps & Notifications
3. Select Mylio
4. Select Permissions
5. Toggle Calendar on or off.

Changing Access on Mac

1. Select the Apple menu in the top left of the screen
2. Select System Preferences
3. Select Security and Privacy
4. Select Calendars
5. Toggle Mylio on or off.

Keeping Mylio up to date means that you always have the newest features and tools at your fingertips. If an update for Mylio is available, you will be prompted to install the update automatically. If you decline to update Mylio, you will be asked again each time the application is closed and reopened. If you are having trouble using the in-app update methods, you can also download the latest installer from https://mylio.com/get-app. Installing an update of Mylio over an existing installation will not affect your photos or other user data as long as you follow the instructions listed here.

Like most apps, Mylio will update automatically from the iOS App Store or the Google Play Store. However, you can manually check to see if an update is available on these devices as well.

1. Open the App Store on iOS or the Play Store on Android.
2. On iOS, Select Updates in the bottom right, on Play Store navigate to My Apps.
3. If an update is available for Mylio, it will be listed here. Select Update on the right side to install the update.

1. Select Upgrade from your account page, located at the bottom of the Plan panel.
2. The plan selection screen will display plans that are available for you to upgrade to. Using the “Choose” button below your desired plan will allow you to change to that plan.
3. The final page will ask you to fill out a short form including your billing address and credit card information. You can then confirm the purchase.
4. After confirming the purchase, Mylio will need to be closed and reopened for these changes to take effect.

1. From the account management page, use the Change button on the right side of the Email row to open the change email options.
2. In the open dialog box, put in your new email twice to confirm the change, then select OK to commit the change.
3. Once confirmed, your email will immediately be updated. The Mylio application will ask you to confirm your new email address and password.

1. From the account management page, use the Change button on the right side of the Password row to open the change password options.
2. The Change Password options will open. First put in your current password, then confirm your new password by typing it twice. Type your old password for verification.
3. Pressing the Change Password button will confirm the change.  The Mylio application will ask you to confirm your new email address and password.
     Note:  for more information about Mylio’s password policy, see here.

1. From the account management page, locate the device you would like to remove under the Devices panel.
2. Select the red “X” button to the right of the device you would like to remove from your Mylio account.
3. Confirm that you would like to remove the device by typing in your Mylio account password.

1. Navigate to Mylio’s settings by selecting Settings in the View menu.
2. Select Account.
3. Toggle Guest Mode on.
   
   
4. Create your 4 digit pin. This is used for turning Guest Mode off. If you forget your pin, you can reset it with your Mylio account password.
   

1. Navigate to Mylio’s settings by selecting Settings in the View menu.
2. Select Account.
3. Toggle Guest Mode off.
4. Type in your PIN to disable Guest Mode. If you have forgotten your PIN, select Reset to disable Guest Mode with your Mylio password.

1. When the download is complete, locate and open the file named mylio.dmg. Generally, this will be located in your Downloads folder. You can easily get to your downloads folder by using the top Menu bar and selecting Go->Downloads
   
2. When you have located the mylio.dmg file, double click it to start the installation.
3. To complete the installation, use the window that appears to drag and drop the Mylio icon into the Applications folder to the right. If you already have an older version of Mylio installed a dialog window will appear, choose the “replace” option.
   

Mylio can now be launched from your Applications folder, or be added to the Dock and launched from there.

1. When the download is complete, locate and open the file named setupmylio64.exe. Generally, this will be located in your Downloads folder. The Downloads folder for Windows can be found by opening a Windows Explorer window (click beige folder near the bottom of your screen).
   
2. When you have found the setupmylio64.exe file, double click the file to open it. Click “Install” from the new Mylio setup window.
   
3. Windows will ask you to allow this app to make changes on your device. Click “Yes”
4. Click “Install” to install Mylio on your machine.
   
5. Once completed, select “Launch” to open Mylio or open Mylio from the Start menu by clicking the Windows icon in the bottom right and typing Mylio to find it in your Applications list.

The Mylio Dashboard is made up of many different panels. These panels include…

• Devices – Your device list and their current sync status. To learn more about this panel see the Devices tab on this page.
• People – Part of your Library Stats, this page shows you the people that make up your photo library and how many images you have of them.
• Places – Part of your Library Stats, this page shows you the locations that make up your library and how many photos and videos were taken in each spot.
• Keywords – Part of your Library stats, this page shows you the keywords that are used in your images.

Mylio’s Devices tab will show you important information about all of the devices registered to your Mylio account. This is an important page and can be used to view your devices, their sync status, and make changes to how they operate.

Let’s take a closer look.

1. Add a new device with the plus sign in the top right corner of the Devices panel.
2. The device you’re currently using is always listed at the top of the page.
3. The icon in the circle will tell you what type of device it is. Whether a computer, a phone, or an external drive, Mylio will display that for reference here.
4. The shield icon at the top right of a device dictates that this device is a Vault and will store all Originals and optimized versions to sync to other devices. A yellow shield shows that it needs to sync, or a white shield shows that it is in sync.
5. The circle around the device shows how much space it has. This information is also shown in the device stats listed below the device.
6. Selecting the device will open the Device Settings.
7. The next section of the Devices list will show other Vaults on your Mylio account. Here, you can see:
   • The device type icon
   • The space used vs free space
   • The current status of the device
   • When the device was added to the account
   • The device’s sync status
     • Selecting the Sync Status will show you which devices to turn on to receive the media to this device.
8. The final section of the Devices panel will show you the non-Vault devices. This includes Auto-optimized devices and devices utilizing Selective Sync to set a specific Sync Policy. Much like the Other Vaults section, here you can see:
   • The device type icon
   • The space used vs free space
   • The current status of the device
   • When the device was added to the account
   • The device’s sync status
     • Selecting the Sync Status will show you which devices to turn on to receive the media to this device.

Your Library stats are made up of a few different panels and tell you about your library and its contents.

• People – How many people are tagged in your library and how many photos of each.
• Places – How many locations you’ve visited and how many photos were taken in each location.
• Keywords – Which keywords have been used in your library.

Additionally, Mylio has some less frequently used panels that can be toggled on by clicking the gear in the top right corner of the Dashboard and turning them on. These include:

• Import Sessions – A list of your imports that have been made in your library.
• Bandwidth – How much bandwidth Mylio is using when syncing your images between devices.
• Task – A list of important tasks that Mylio is currently taking or has queued.