LaCie Fuel User manual

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FUEL USER MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a LaCie Fuel mobile
wireless storage device. This device contains a portable hard
drive that broadcasts a wireless signal. You can store your
digital media on the device and then stream content to an
iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® touch, Android™ tablet or smartphone,
or other Wi-Fi enabled tablet, smartphone, or computer.
This manual provides instructions on how to use the LaCie Fuel with your devices and will assist you in
troubleshooting any issues that might arise. If you encounter problems, check Getting Help.
LACIE FUEL FEATURES
Here’s a list of some of the things you can do with your LaCie Fuel:
Store your movies, songs, photos, and documents. The 1TB hard drive can store over 300
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high-definition (HD) movies (1.5GB MP4 H.264), 125,000 songs, or 100,000 photos.1)
Load your media quickly. Your LaCie Fuel includes a USB 3.0 port for fast transfers, up to 5Gb/s. To take
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advantage of the faster transfer rates available to USB 3.0, plug your device into a Windows® or Mac®
computer with a USB 3.0 port. The LaCie Fuel can be connected to a USB 2.0 port but transfer rates will be
slower, up to 480Mb/s.
Share content with more people. Your LaCie device can stream up to three or more Wi-Fi enabled devices
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at the same time, so more than one person can access your wireless media library at the same time.
Enjoy up to 8 hours of continuous play. Your LaCie Fuel provides up to 8 hours of continuous video
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streaming.2)
Do more. While you’re listening to music or viewing movies or photos on your mobile device, you can also
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browse the internet from your home network or your favorite Wi-Fi hotspot.
Manage your digital media files. Use the Seagate Media™ app to play your music in the background,
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personalize your photo slide shows, add movie bookmarks, and more.
Synchronize your media files. Automatically synchronize all your media files with your LaCie Fuel using the
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free Seagate Media Sync™ software.

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GETTING TO KNOW LACIE FUEL
This section identifies the different parts that make up your LaCie Fuel and provides information to help you
keep your device charged and ready.
BOX CONTENTS
LaCie Fuel mobile wireless storage device
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USB 3.0 cable and power adapter
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Quick Install Guide
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PRODUCT VIEW
USB port1.
Factory reset button: A recessed button next to the USB 3.0 port on the side of the device. Press and2.
release this button to reset your LaCie Fuel to its original factory settings. No data is lost during this process.
Power button: Press to turn on the LaCie Fuel. Press again to turn it off.3.
Power LED:4.
Green solid: Fully charged.
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Amber: Charging.
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Red: Battery is low; requires a charge (see Charging the Battery).
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Wi-Fi LED: Indicates the LaCie Fuel’s wireless broadcasting state.5.
Blue blink: LaCie Fuel is starting up.
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Blue solid: LaCie Fuel is Wi-Fi ready.
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White: The device is connected to a computer via USB and is not Wi-Fi ready.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
The LaCie Fuel uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. A fully charged battery provides up to 8 hours of
continuous streaming. However, the battery loses its charge faster when playing high-resolution videos. When
the device is in standby mode, the battery holds its charge for up to 25 hours. The device enters standby mode
after 5 minutes of inactivity.
The power LED shows the battery status:
Green: Fully charged
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Amber: Charging
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Red: Low battery, with about 5-10 minutes of battery life.
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The fastest way to charge the battery is to connect your LaCie Fuel to a power outlet using the included USB
cable and power adapter. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge the battery.
Your LaCie Fuel device also charges when it is connected to a computer, but at a slower rate. The lifespan of the
battery is affected by the number of charge cycles. You cannot replace the battery.
Important info: The lithium-ion battery inside your LaCie Fuel device is not user-replaceable. Removing the
battery will void the warranty for your product. Additionally, if you choose to remove the battery, you must
dispose of it according to the laws of your country and region.

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SUPPORTED DEVICES AND OPERATING SYSTEMS
You can use your LaCie Fuel with these devices:
iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch running iOS 5.1 or later
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Tablets and smartphones running Android 2.3 or later
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Windows computer running Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista®
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Mac® computer running Mac OS® X 10.6 or later
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Linux operating systems are not supported. However, if your Linux operating system has appropriate browser
support, media player capability, and wireless connectivity, it should be able to connect to your LaCie Fuel
storage device.
Important info regarding Linux: If you connect your device via a USB cable, the device might go to sleep
and cause errors if the Linux operating system does not wait for the device to wake up. No tool is available
to disable the Linux sleep feature.
Supported web browsers
You can use these browsers to access your media library on your LaCie Fuel device:
Safari® 5 or later
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WebKit
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Internet Explorer® 9 or later
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Firefox®
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Google Chrome™
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Supported media formats
Your mobile device supports different media formats. If you cannot play a video that is saved on LaCie Fuel
while wirelessly connected to your mobile device, the resolution might be too high or your mobile device does
not support the video format.
High-resolution files
If the video is a 1080i or 1080p file, it might require too much bandwidth and cause a choppy viewing
experience or not play at all. Purchase a lower-quality video or use a program to change the file to a lower
quality.
Supported codecs
Confirm that your mobile device supports the video type or codec. Some third-party programs, such as VLC
display information about the file and its codec.

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Supported media formats
iOS: Review supported media formats at the iOS developer website.
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Android: Review supported media formats at the Android developer website.
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Hardware specifications
Drive capacity: 1TB
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USB 3.0 cable (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds). Compatible with USB 2.0 ports.
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Battery: Nonuser-replaceable lithium-ion battery
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Battery life: Up to 10 hours of continuous streaming (1 user); up to 30 hours standby
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Maximum Wi-Fi range: 45 meters (147 feet)
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Drive format: exFAT
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ABOUT LACIE FUEL WI-FI SECURITY
Because your LaCie Fuel device is a wireless broadcasting device, it can be “seen” by any Wi-Fi device within its
range (up to 45 meters or 147 feet). You can set a password to restrict access to your LaCie Fuel (see Setting a
password).
Note: When your LaCie Fuel device is physically connected to your computer, the wireless capabilities are
disabled, and your files are not visible to others.

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CONNECTING YOUR DEVICE
Your LaCie Fuel has its own wireless network. When you connect to the LaCie Fuel network from a mobile device
or wireless computer, your mobile device establishes a dedicated Wi-Fi link with LaCie Fuel. You can also
connect to the internet (concurrent mode) while connected to the LaCie Fuel.
OPERATING SYSTEM
Choose your operating system for instructions:
Windows computer
Enable the wireless connection on the computer.1.
Power on the LaCie Fuel and wait for the LED to become solid blue.2.
Select LaCie Fuel from the list of available wireless networks.3.
To connect to the LaCie Fuel home page, open a web browser and enter to www.laciefuel.com.4.
To connect LaCie Fuel and your computer to the internet, see Connecting LaCie Fuel to the internet.
Mac computer using AirPort®
If your Mac computer has an AirPort card, you can use it to connect to the LaCie Fuel. See your computer
documentation for the most up-to-date instructions on connecting to a wireless network.
Warning: Do not allow Time Machine® to use your LaCie Fuel for backup.
Power on the LaCie Fuel and wait for the LED to become solid blue.1.
Click the Apple menu icon and select System Preferences.2.
Under Internet & Wireless, select Network.3.
Select AirPort from the list of network connection services.4.
Select LaCie Fuel from the list of networks.5.
Open a web browser and enter www.laciefuel.com.6.
To connect the LaCie Fuel and your Mac to the internet, see Connecting LaCie Fuel to the internet.7.

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Apple mobile device (iOS 5.1 and higher)
Power on the LaCie Fuel and wait for the LED to become solid blue.1.
On your Apple mobile device, tap Settings and then tap Wi-Fi.2.
Select LaCie Fuel from the list of networks.3.
To connect the LaCie Fuel and your mobile device to the internet, see Connecting LaCie Fuel to the internet.4.
Android mobile device
Power on the LaCie Fuel and wait for the LED to become solid blue.1.
On your Android mobile device, tap Settings.2.
Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, tap Wi-Fi.3.
Select LaCie Fuel from the list of networks.4.
To connect the LaCie Fuel and your mobile device to the internet, see Connecting LaCie Fuel to the internet.5.

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CONNECTING LACIE FUEL TO THE INTERNET
You can connect your mobile device or your computer to the internet while connected to the LaCie Fuel. This
process is called concurrent mode.
Connecting to the internet with Seagate Media
If you have not installed the Seagate Media app on your mobile device, go to your app store and download the
Seagate Media app. TIP: You can also access content on your mobile device by typing www.laciefuel.com in a
browser.
To connect to the internet:
On your mobile device, tap to open the Seagate Media app ( ).
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Click the Wi-Fi icon ( ) at the top of the app. Tip: On smartphones and similar devices, you might have
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to tap the “v” icon ( ) on the right side of the screen and then tap the Wi-Fi icon ( ).
Select the network you want to join. If security is enabled on the selected Wi-Fi network, enter the password.3.
Optionally, select Connect to this network automatically.4.
Optionally, select Secure this network if you want to prevent other users from accessing the content of5.
your LaCie Fuel.
When you are connected, the Wi-Fi icon changes to reflect that it is connected to a wireless network ( ).
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Connecting to the internet with your computer
The following instructions assume that you’ve already created a wireless connection with the LaCie Fuel from
your computer. For more information, see Operating System.
Open a web browser and type the IP address 172.25.0.1 in the browser's address field, then press Enter.1.
Click the Wi-Fi icon ( ) at the top of the browser window.
2.
Select the network you want to join. If security is enabled on the Wi-Fi network, enter the password.3.
Optionally, select Connect to this network automatically.4.
Optionally, select Secure this network if you want to prevent other users from accessing the content on5.
your LaCie Fuel. Tip: You might see a message indicating that you are no longer connected to the LaCie Fuel.
This is normal. Wait about a minute for your computer to reconnect with the LaCie Fuel and the selected
Wi-Fi network.
When you are connected, the Wi-Fi icon changes to reflect that it is connected to a wireless network ( ).
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COPYING CONTENT
You can copy content to and from your LaCie Fuel while connected to your computer via USB or Wi-Fi. If you are
copying a large quantity of content, it is recommended to connect LaCie Fuel to your computer with the
provided USB 3.0 cable for the fastest copy speeds.
To learn how to wirelessly connect your mobile device or computer to LaCie Fuel, see Connecting Your Device.
Important info on licensed media: It is your responsibility to comply with applicable copyright laws and
to respect owner’s rights in content usage.
Technical note: Your mobile device can only play files in the formats that it supports. See your device's
specifications for more information.

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CONNECTING THE LACIE FUEL TO YOUR COMPUTER
Power on LaCie Fuel.1.
Connect the provided USB 3.0 cable to your LaCie device and the USB 3.0 port on your computer.2.
Locate the LaCie storage device on your computer:3.
Windows 8 users: Press the Windows key+D, then select File Explorer.
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Windows Vista and 7 users: Go to the Start menu and click Computer.
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Windows XP users: Go to the Start menu and click My Computer.
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Mac users: Open a Finder window and look under DEVICES.
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Important info for Mac users: Do not allow Time Machine to use your device for backups.

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Technical info on Wi-Fi: When you physically connect LaCie Fuel to your computer, its Wi-Fi network
automatically stops broadcasting.

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DRAGGING AND DROPPING CONTENT TO LACIE FUEL
You can copy data from your computer to LaCie Fuel in different ways. One of the easiest methods is to drag
and drop the files.
Windows
Open a Windows Explorer folder.1.
Double-click the LaCie drive.2.
Browse your computer for the files that you want to copy to LaCie Fuel.3.
Press the Shift key to select multiple folders or files.4.
Drag the folders or files to the LaCie drive. The LaCie Fuel organizes and indexes files by type (e.g. videos,5.
music, photos, etc.).
When the copy process is complete, safely eject LaCie Fuel from your computer (see Eject the hard drive).6.
You can connect your mobile device or computer to LaCie Fuel via its wireless network.
Note on time to copy: This process can take some time if you are copying a lot of content.
Mac
Locate the LaCie Fuel icon on your desktop or in a Finder window.1.
Browse your computer for the files you want to copy to LaCie Fuel.2.
Press the Shift key to select multiple folders or files.3.
Drag the folders or files to the LaCie drive. The LaCie Fuel organizes and indexes files by type (e.g. videos,4.
music, photos, etc.).
When the copy process is complete, safely eject LaCie Fuel from your computer (see Eject the hard drive).5.
You can connect your mobile device or computer to LaCie Fuel via its wireless network.
Note on time to copy: This process can take some time if you are copying a lot of content.

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WIRELESSLY UPLOADING CONTENT TO LACIE FUEL
The easiest way to upload content from your mobile device is with the Seagate Media app.
The following instructions assume that you are wirelessly connected to LaCie Fuel. If you are not connected, see
Connecting Your Device.
If you have not installed the Seagate Media app on your mobile device, go to your app store and download the
app.
Uploading from a mobile device with Seagate Media
On your mobile device, tap the Seagate Media app ( ).
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Browse to the folder that contains the content you want to upload. To browse using the Seagate Media app,2.
tap on the field in the center of the menu bar.
In the upper right hand corner of the app screen, tap the check mark ( ).
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Select the items that you want to upload. A check mark appears on each item that you tap.4.
To select all files in the view, tap the icon with double boxes and check marks on the upper left ( ).
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To remove all selections, tap the icon with double boxes on the upper left ( ).
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Upload your content:5.
Apple mobile devices: tap the upload icon ( ).
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Android mobile devices: tap the send to icon ( ) and then tap the upload icon ( ).
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Uploading from your computer
Wirelessly connect your computer to LaCie Fuel.1.
Select LaCie Fuel:2.
Mac users: Select Go > Connect to Server. In the Server Address field, type cifs:\\172.25.0.1. Select
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Guest and choose Connect. Your LaCie Fuel is now mapped to your computer.
Windows users: Open an Explorer window. In the folder field, type \\172.25.0.1.\Public. Your LaCie Fuel is
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now mapped to your computer.
Drag and drop files from your computer to your storage device.3.

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WIRELESSLY DOWNLOADING CONTENT FROM LACIE FUEL
You can wirelessly save content from LaCie Fuel to your mobile device or computer.
Wirelessly downloading to mobile devices
On your mobile device, tap the Seagate Media app ( ).
1.
Browse to a view in the Seagate Media App to choose content that you want to download. For example,2.
Videos or Photos. To browse using the Seagate Media app, tap on the field in the center of the menu bar.
In the upper right hand corner of the app screen, tap the checkmark icon ( ).
3.
Select the items that you want to download. A check mark appears on each item that you tap.4.
To select all files in the view, tap the icon with double boxes and check marks on the upper left ( ).
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To remove all selections, tap the icon with double boxes on the upper left ( ).
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Download your content:5.
Apple mobile devices: tap the download icon ( ).
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Android mobile devices: tap the send to icon ( ) and then tap the download icon ( ).
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Wirelessly downloading to your computer
Connect your computer to LaCie Fuel’s Wi-Fi network or connect in concurrent mode. For more information, see
Connecting Your Device.
In a web browser, enter the IP address: 172.25.0.1.1.
The Videos view displays in your web browser.2.
Select the view that you want to download content from. For example, Videos or Photos.3.
In the upper right corner, select the checkmark icon ( ).
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Select the items that you want to download. A check mark appears on each item that you select.5.
To select all files in the view, tap the icon with double boxes and check marks on the upper left ( ).
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o remove all selections, tap the icon with double boxes on the upper left ( ).
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To download the files, select the send to icon ( ) and then choose the download icon ( ).
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COPYING AND SYNCHRONIZING YOUR FILES WITH SEAGATE MEDIA
SYNC
When you make changes to the media files on your computer, you can have them automatically synchronized
on LaCie Fuel with the Seagate Media Sync app.
Installing Seagate Media Sync
In a web browser, go to www.seagate.com. In the Search field, type media sync.1.
Select a link to install the software on your computer.2.
Complete the installation instructions.3.
Copying and synchronizing files on Windows
Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the LaCie Fuel and to your computer.1.
Launch Seagate Media Sync. Make sure that the LaCie Fuel drive appears in the My Devices window.2.
Click the Sync Now icon for the LaCie Fuel.3.
Choose a synchronization plan.4.
Simple iPad Sync: Automatically synchronizes media files that an iPad can play or view. To make changes to
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the sync plan, select Edit Sync Settings on the Media Sync screen.
Simple Sync: Automatically synchronizes your computer’s media folders with an external drive. To make
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changes to the sync plan, select Edit Sync Settings on the Media Sync screen.
Custom Sync: Allows you to manually select the folders and media types to synchronize between your
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computer and an external drive.
Select the folders on your computer to be synchronized with the external drive.5.
Click Next to go to the File Types window.6.
To sync only the files that can be opened on specific Apple or Android devices, click the menu below Sync7.
files for and choose the devices from the list. To sync all files that are identified as movies, music, or
images with any device, select all digital devices. The file types change based on the device you choose.
Select one or more of the media type boxes to filter what is synchronized.8.
Click Finish.9.
When the sync is complete, safely eject LaCie Fuel from your computer (see Eject the hard drive).10.
Note on Automatic Sync: Automatic Sync continuously tracks file changes in synchronized folders and
automatically synchronizes revised versions by overwriting older versions with newer versions. Automatic
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Copying and synchronizing files on a Mac
Connect the USB 3.0 cable to the LaCie Fuel and to your computer.1.
Launch Seagate Media Sync. Make sure that the device appears in the left panel of the Seagate Media Sync2.
window. If more than one device is connected to your computer, select the appropriate device for
synchronization. Each device has its own settings.
In the right panel of the application window, select a sync plan.3.
Simple iPad Sync: Automatically synchronizes media files that an iPad can play or view. To make changes to
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the sync plan, select Edit Sync Settings on the Media Sync screen.
Simple Sync: Automatically synchronizes your computer’s media folders with an external drive. To make
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changes to the sync plan, select Edit Sync Settings on the Media Sync screen.
Custom Sync: Allows you to manually select the folders and media types to synchronize between your
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computer and an external drive.
Select Include my Movies, Music and Pictures folder to use your Mac’s default media folders as the4.
source folders.
To include other files and folders from your computer, click the + button and then navigate to the source5.
media folders.
To sync files that are specific to Apple devices, choose the device from the Sync files for: list.6.
To filter what is synchronized, select what you want to synchronize under Include.7.
Click Sync Now or select Automatic Sync if you want to automatically synchronize media when your8.
computer is connected to LaCie Fuel.
When the sync is complete, safely eject LaCie Fuel from your computer (see Eject the hard drive).9.
Note on Automatic Sync: Automatic Sync continuously tracks file changes in synchronized folders and
automatically synchronizes revised versions by overwriting older versions with newer versions. Automatic
Sync can occur only when your external drive is connected.