Seagate GoFlex Satellite User manual

GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide
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GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide
© 2012 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave
logo, FreeAgent, GoFlex, GoFlex Satellite and GoFlex Media are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one of its affiliates. iPod, iPad, iPhone, Time Machine,
Safari and Mac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. and used to
indicate compatibility. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. When referring to hard drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion
bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes when referring to hard drive
capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus
will not be available for data storage. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for
illustrative purposes. Actual quantities will vary based on various factors including file size, file
format, features, and application software. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice,
product offerings or specifications.
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
Note to US model owner: To comply with US FCC regulation, the country selection function
has been completely removed from all US models. The above function is for non-US models
only.
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Industry Canada
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le
dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout
brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement
indésirable.
IMPORTANT NOTE: (For mobile device use)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation de dispositifs mobiles)
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de
20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Battery Safety
This product contains a lithium-ion battery that must be disposed of properly. See
www.seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite for information about recycling and proper disposal.
Please follow the battery safety items below:
•Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries.
•Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight.
•Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery. Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box
or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by, other metal
objects.
•Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment.
•Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use with the equipment.
•Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a device.
•Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed.
•Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
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•In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or
eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water
and seek medical advice.
•Keep cells and batteries out of the reach of children.
•Keep cells and batteries clean and dry.
•Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct
charger and refer to the manufacturer's instructions or equipment manual for proper
charging instructions.
•Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use.
•After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cells
or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance.
•Secondary cells and batteries give their best performance when they are operated at
normal room temperature (20°C+5 °C).
•Retain the original product literature for future reference.
•Use only the cell or battery in the application for which it was intended.
•Dispose of properly.
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Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GoFlex Satellite Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supported Web Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Supported File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About GoFlex Satellite™ Wi-Fi Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking Your Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 1: Connecting Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device to Your Computer . . . . 6
Step 2: Setting up Your Device and Loading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 3: Disconnecting and Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 4: Connecting to Your GoFlex Satellite Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from an Apple or Android
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network From a Mac Computer Using
AirPort® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Smartphone . . . . . . 9
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Computer or Browser
9
3. Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing GoFlex Satellite apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the GoFlex Media app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing Seagate Media Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Viewing and Playing Your Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Searching for Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Viewing Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Viewing Content in Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Viewing Files on a Partitioned Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rearranging Files in the app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Downloading Content to Your Media Device or Computer . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wirelessly Uploading Content From a Computer Your GoFlex Satellite
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Mac Computer . . . . . . . . . . 16
Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer . . . . . . . 16
Managing Your Connected Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Viewing Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the Seagate Advisor Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4. Managing Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Resetting Your GoFlex Satellite Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Restarting Your GoFlex Satellite Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Shutting Down the GoFlex Satellite Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Restoring GoFlex Satellite to its Original Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Updating GoFlex Satellite Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Disconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the Language of the GoFlex Media™ app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disconnecting Your GoFlex Satellite Device From Your Computer . . . . . . 23
Deleting Content from Your GoFlex Satellite Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5. An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Understanding the Components of Your GoFlex Satellite Device . . . . . . . . 24
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Finding More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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1. Introduction About This Guide
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1. Introduction
Your GoFlex Satellite™ mobile wireless storage device is 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.
See "Product Specifications" for a list of compatible devices and web browsers.
About This Guide
This guide introduces the features of the GoFlex Satellite device, describes how to set up
your GoFlex Satellite device, how to fill up your device with your digital media, and how to
use your GoFlex Satellite device to enjoy your videos, photos, and music.
For additional information about your GoFlex Satellite device, view the Getting Started video
(located on your device). For more information about the latest firmware, videos, and tips and
troubleshooting, go to the Seagate Customer Support site at www.seagate.com/support/
goflexsatellite.
GoFlex Satellite Features
Here’s a list of some of the things you can do with your GoFlex Satellite device:
•Store your movies, songs, and photos. The 500GB hard drive can store over 300 high-
definition movies (1.5GB MP4 H.264), 125,000 songs, or 100,000 photos1.
•Load your media quickly. Your device comes with a USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports for fast
transfers, and supports interfaces such as FireWire® 800 and powered eSATA. Just plug
your device into your PC or Mac computer and drag and drop files.
•Share content with more people. Your GoFlex Satellite device serves as a mobile
wireless network. All you need to do is select your GoFlex Satellite device as your
wireless network from the device you want to use (your iPad, iPhone, Android device,
etc.) and then access your media. Your GoFlex Satellite device can stream three or more
Wi-Fi enabled devices at the same time, so more than one person can access your
wireless media library at the same time.
•Enjoy up to five hours of continuous play. Your GoFlex Satellite device (when fully
charged) provides up to five hours of continuous streaming.2
1.Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for illustrative purposes. Actual quantities will be
based on various factors, including file size, file format, features, and application software.
2. Exact battery life subject to product model, normal usage condition and configurations.
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Note: If you’re viewing high-resolution video, you may experience less than five hours of
streaming.
•Do more. While you’re listening to music or viewing movies or photos on your iPad,
iPhone, Android tablet or smartphone, you can also browse the Internet, from your home
network or your favorite WiFi hotspot.
Notes:
•The ability to browse the Internet from a computer or a non-iOS/non-Android Wi-Fi
device is not supported.
•We do not recommend streaming HD video from the Internet while connected to the
GoFlex Satellite network.
•Manage your digital media files. The GoFlex Media™ app, developed specifically for
Apple and Android devices, helps you enjoy your music, photos, and videos with features
such as: playing music in the background while using other apps, adding movie
bookmarks, and personalizing photo slideshows. For more information, see “Enjoying
Your Videos, Photos, and Music” on page 10.
•Synchronize your media files. Seagate Media Sync™ software, a free application
available from Seagate, automatically synchronizes all of your media files with your
GoFlex Satellite device. For more information, see “Synchronizing Your Files with
Seagate Media Sync” on page 20.
Product Specifications
The following lists identify the devices, browsers, file types, and hardware specifications for
your GoFlex Satellite device.
Supported Devices
Your GoFlex Satellite device can be used with these devices:
•iPad, iPhone, iPod touch running iOS 4 and above
•Android-based tablets and smartphones running Android release 2.1 and above
•Other Wi-Fi-enabled tablets and smartphones
•Windows® computer running Windows 7, Windows Vista®or Windows XP
•Mac® computer running Mac OS®X 10.5.8 or later operating systems
Supported Web Browsers
You can use these browsers to access your media library on your GoFlex Satellite device:
•Safari®5 or later (Mac OS)
•WebKit (Android)
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•Internet Explorer®8 or later (Windows)
•Firefox®
•Google Chrome™
Supported File Types
For iPads
•Video: H.264 video, MPEG-4, Motion-JPEG
•Audio: AAC, MP3, M4a, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV
•Documents: Microsoft®Office®, iWork®, Adobe®Acrobat®(PDF)
•Select files supported by third-party apps
For Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones
•Any files supported by your device applications
Hardware Specifications
•Drive Capacity: 500GB
•SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port (required for USB 3.0 transfer speeds) or USB 2.0 port
•Battery: Non-user replaceable lithium-ion battery
•Battery Life: Up to 5 hours of continuous streaming (1 user); up to 25 hours standby
•Maximum Wi-Fi range: 45 meters (147 feet)
•Drive Format: NTFS
The Paragon NTFS driver is available to enable read/write access using Mac operating
system. The software is available on your GoFlex Satellite device.
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About GoFlex Satellite™ Wi-Fi Security
Since your GoFlex Satellite device is a wireless broadcasting device, it can be “seen” by any
Wi-Fi device within its range (up to 45 meters/147 feet).
You can set a password to restrict access to your GoFlex Satellite device. See “Setting a
Password” on page 28 to restrict access to your GoFlex Satellite device.
Tip: Remember that when you have your GoFlex Satellite device physically connected to
your computer, wireless is disabled; your files are not visible to others.
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2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Unpacking Your Box
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2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™
Device
This chapter explains each step of the installation process in more detail than what is shown
in the Quick Start Guide.
Unpacking Your Box
Before you begin to set up your device, unpack the box and ensure you have all of these
items before continuing:
For a detailed description of these components, review “An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite
Device” on page 30.
Figure 1: Package Contents
USB Wall Adapter
USB 3.0 Adapter
USB to DC Power Cable
Quick Start Guide
USB Car Charger
Detachable USB 3.0 Cable
GoFlex Satellite
Wireless Storage Device
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Step 1: Connecting Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device to
Your Computer
The GoFlex Satellite device comes with a USB 3.0 adapter and cable. This USB 3.0 system
provides faster transfer speeds when connected to a USB 3.0 port on your computer.
Note: If your computer does not have a USB 3.0 port, you can connect the cable to a USB
2.0 port.
1. Remove the plastic cover from the end of the GoFlex Satellite device to expose the
connector.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and USB 3.0 cable to the GoFlex Satellite device, then connect
to a USB port (2.0 or 3.0) on your computer.
Step 2: Setting up Your Device and Loading Content
Set up Your Device
Before you begin to fill up your GoFlex Satellite device with your media, please go to
seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite and verify that you have the latest firmware.
Review the following table to ensure that no further setup is needed before you start copying
files to your GoFlex Satellite device.
Loading Content
Once you’re physically connected to your GoFlex Satellite device, the easiest way to fill up
your device is to drag and drop files from your computer to your device.
Note: It is the user's responsibility to comply with applicable copyright laws and to respect owner's
rights in content usage.
Table 1: Set up Requirements
Computer Type Set up requirements
PC No set up required.
Maca
a. Do not allow Time Machine®to use your GoFlex Satellite device for backup. Time
Machine will attempt to reformat the drive inside your GoFlex Satellite device. See
“Troubleshooting” on page 33 if you reformat the drive by mistake.
Install MacInstaller.dmg (located on your
GoFlex Satellite device) to allow file copying.
PC and Mac Install MacInstaller.dmg to format your
GoFlex Satellite device to use with both PCs
and Macs.
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You can also install Seagate Media Sync™ software to help you copy your files and
synchronize them once they are on your GoFlex Satellite device. Review “Synchronizing
Your Files with Seagate Media Sync” on page 20 for more information on how to install and
use Seagate Media Sync.
Note: Your Apple®device, Android®device or other WiFi device will play files only in the formats it
supports. See your device’s specifications for details.
Step 3: Disconnecting and Powering On
Disconnect the USB 3.0 adapter and USB 3.0 cable from your GoFlex Satellite device,
replace the plastic casing, and power on the device by pressing the power button.
Your Wi-Fi LED blinks green as your GoFlex Satellite device starts up. When the light is a
solid green, your device is WiFi ready, indicating you can connect it to the GoFlex Satellite
network.
Tip: Your GoFlex Satellite device is pre-charged from the factory and can run for
approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. You may want to charge your device before you connect
to the GoFlex Satellite network and enjoy your videos, photos, and music. For more
information on charging, see “Charging the Battery” on page 32.
For more information about all of the components (LED lights, cables, etc.) of your GoFlex
Satellite device, review “An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite Device” on page 30.
Step 4: Connecting to Your GoFlex Satellite Network
Your GoFlex Satellite device has its own wireless network. When you connect to it, it
establishes a dedicated link with GoFlex Satellite over Wi-Fi.
Figure 2: Powering on
Power Button
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You can also connect to the Internet while connected to the GoFlex Satellite network. For
example, you can connect from your favorite hotspot while watching a movie or listening to
your favorite music on your device.
Tip:We do not recommend streaming a movie from the internet while connected to the
GoFlex Satellite network.
Select one of these options to help you connect your device to the GoFlex Satellite network:
•Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from an Apple or Android Device
•Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network From a Mac Computer Using AirPort®
•Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Smartphone
•Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Computer or Browser
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from an Apple or Android
Device
Apple and Android devices can use the GoFlex Media app to help you search for and play
media files on your GoFlex Satellite device. We recommend that you install this app before
you connect to the GoFlex Satellite network. For more information on how to install this app,
see “Installing the GoFlex Media app” on page 10.
1. Open your wireless network settings:
•For Apple devices, choose Settings > Wi-Fi.
•For Android devices, choose Settings > Wireless & network > Wi-Fi Settings.
2. Select GoFlex Satellite.
3. Wait for the wireless network list to update and then select GoFlex Satellite from the list of
networks.
4. Press the Home button on your Apple or Android device.
5. Tap the GoFlex Media app to open the application.
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network From a Mac Computer
Using AirPort®
If there is an AirPort card installed in your Mac computer, you can connect to the GoFlex
Satellite network. See the user documentation for your computer for the most up-to-date
instructions on connecting to a wireless network.
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1. Select Apple > System Preferences.
2. Under Internet and Network, select Network.
3. Select AirPort from the list of network connection services.
4. Select GoFlex Satellite from the list of networks.
5. Open Safari and then type “www.goflexsatellite” in the address bar.
The GoFlex Satellite main page displays.
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Smartphone
You can connect to the GoFlex Satellite device from any Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone that has
a browser. While connecting to a wireless device is similar on most smartphones, see the
documentation that came with your phone for detailed instructions.
1. Go to your phone’s Wi-Fi settings.
2. Select GoFlex Satellite from the list of wireless networks.
3. Launch your phone’s Web browser.
4. Go to any URL to be automatically redirected to the GoFlex Satellite main page.
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Computer or
Browser
You can stream your content from GoFlex Satellite with a Web browser.
1. Enable the wireless connection on the device to which you want to stream from.
2. Select “GoFlex Satellite” from your device’s list of wireless networks.
After launching your device’s Web browser, go to any URL to be automatically redirected to
the GoFlex Satellite main page, or type www.goflexsatellite.com.
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3. Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and Music Installing GoFlex Satellite apps
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3. Enjoying Your Videos, Photos,
and Music
Seagate provides two free software applications that can help you enjoy and manage your
digital media library:
•GoFlex Media™ app. This application (specifically for Apple and Android devices)
categorizes the digital media files you copy to your GoFlex Satellite device.
•Seagate Media Sync™. This application synchronizes your media files and documents on
your computer with your GoFlex Satellite device.
You can also enjoy your videos, photos, and music from a web browser.
If you’ve already installed these apps, skip to Viewing and Playing Your Media.
Installing GoFlex Satellite apps
Installing the GoFlex Media app
1. Open the App store or Android Market from your device.
Tip: You can also download the app from the iTunes®.
2. Search for and install the GoFlex Media app.
Now you’re ready to begin viewing and playing your media.
Installing Seagate Media Sync
1. Go to www.seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite.
2. In the left navigation panel, click Downloads.
3. Click Seagate External Drives, then click GoFlex Satellite.
4. Locate the Media Sync software for your operating system and then download and install the
software to your computer.
For more information on how to synchronize your files, see “Synchronizing Your Files with
Seagate Media Sync” on page 20.
Viewing and Playing Your Media
This section provides instructions for playing videos, listening to music, and viewing photos
and documents using the GoFlex Media app or from a Web browser.
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Note: Some features are accessed and perform differently in a Web browser. Sections that describe
browser-only functionality are clearly marked.
Searching for Files
If you have a lot of files stored on your GoFlex Satellite device, you can use the search tool
(located at the top of all views) to find a specific file.
To search for a file using the GoFlex Media app
1. Tap Videos, Photos, Music, Documents or Folder View.
2. Select the search tool at the top of the screen.
3. When the keyboard displays, type all or part of a file name and then press the Search key on
the keyboard.
To search for a file from a browser
1. Click in the search field at the top of the screen.
2. Using your keyboard, type all or part of a file name and then press Return.
The file you searched for is displayed on screen and ready to play.
Playing Videos
Follow these steps to play videos that you have copied to your GoFlex Satellite device.
1. Open the GoFlex Media app or a Web browser.
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2. Select the Videos view..
3. Play your movie or video.
To play a video
•Choose one of the following:
•Select the video to start playback.
•Select the Options button, select the video, and then select the Play button.
Browser only: You may need to select a media player to play the video. Depending on the
size of the video you choose to play, some browsers download the entire video before the
video can be played. A full length movie may take several minutes to load.
Your device’s media player my be limited to playing only certain video formats. If a video that
you copied to your GoFlex Satellite device does not play, it may be in a format not supported
by your media player.
To pause a video
•Using the app: Tap the screen and then tap the pause icon.
Figure 3: Videos Screen
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