Seagate GoFlex Satellite User manual

GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide

GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide
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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
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting to Know the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GoFlex Media™ app at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About GoFlex Satellite™ Wi-Fi Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 1: Connecting GoFlex Satellite™ to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 2: Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing GoFlex Software (Mac Users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing Seagate Media Sync™ Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 3: Installing the GoFlex Media™ app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3. Using the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Loading Content Onto the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Converting Files to Different Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Copying Content to the GoFlex Satellite Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Copying Files to GoFlex Satellite™ Using Drag and Drop . . . . . . . . . . 13
Copying Files to GoFlex Satellite™ Using Seagate Media Sync™ . . . . 13
Powering on the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite™ Wireless Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite™ Signal from an iOS Device . . . . . 17
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Signal from an Android Tablet . . . . 19
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Signal from a Smartphone . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Signal from a Computer . . . . . . . . . 20
Viewing and Playing Your Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing Your Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing How Files are Arranged in the app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Searching for Files on the GoFlex Satellite Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Downloading Content to Your Media Device or Computer . . . . . . . . . . 27

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4. Managing the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
GoFlex Satellite™ Settings and Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Restarting the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Shutting Down the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Restoring GoFlex Satellite™ to its Original Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Updating GoFlex Satellite™ Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Disconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite™ Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Resetting the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Managing the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Deleting Content From GoFlex Satellite™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Safely Removing the GoFlex Satellite™ Drive From Your Computer . . 32
Managing the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the Media Sync Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the My Drives Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Managing Drive Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adjusting the Power Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Testing Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting Drive Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Updating Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the Seagate Advisor Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Registering Your Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Viewing Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Finding More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

1. Introduction About This Guide
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1. Introduction
The GoFlex Satellite™ mobile wireless storage device is a portable hard drive that
broadcasts a wireless signal, allowing you to stream content stored on the drive, such as
music, videos, photos and documents to an iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®touch, other tablets,
smartphones, computers or any Wi-Fi-enabled device. If you don’t have an Apple®iOS
device, you can use a Web browser to stream your digital media to another device. See
"System Requirements" for a list of compatible devices and Web browsers.
A single user can enjoy up to five hours of continuous play at home or on the road—without
the clutter of cables and wires. GoFlex Satellite can serve up the same or unique content to
three wireless-enabled devices at the same time, allowing each user to enjoy his or her own
experience.
Inside the GoFlex Satellite device is a 500GB hard drive that can store over 300 high
definition movies (1.5GB MP4 H.264), 125,000 songs, or 100,000 photos.
GoFlex Satellite serves as a mobile wireless network. You select the drive in your wireless-
enabled device’s network list and then stream content to your media device.
Setup is easy. Simply connect the drive to your computer, copy the files you want to stream,
wirelessly connect to your GoFlex Satellite device, and in just minutes, you can enjoy your
files around the home, at your favorite hangout or on your next family trip.
The GoFlex Media™ app, specifically for Apple iOS devices, categorizes the digital media
files you copy to GoFlex Satellite. All of your videos, photos, music and documents are
available within the app for easy playback and viewing. See “Playing Your Media” on
page 20.
Also available for GoFlex Satellite is the Seagate Media Sync™ software, which you can use
to automatically synchronize all of your media files with GoFlex Satellite. It can sync all media
files or only those supported by an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. See “Step 2: Installing
Software” on page 8.
Note: Exact battery life subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.
Dispose of batteries properly.
About This Guide
This guide introduces the features of the GoFlex Satellite device, describes how to set up
your GoFlex Satellite, how to load your media files onto the drive, and explains how to use
GoFlex Satellite to stream your digital media files to any wireless-enabled device.
In addition to the information provided in this guide, you can view a video located on the
GoFlex Satellite drive for an overview of setting up and using your new GoFlex Satellite

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device. To view the video, connect the GoFlex Satellite device to your computer and locate
the video titled “Getting Started.”
Note: 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.
System Requirements
GoFlex Satellite can be used with the following devices:
•iPad, iPhone, iPod touch running iOS 4 and above, along with the GoFlex Media™ app
(available as a free download from the App Store), or Safari browser
•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 system
Web browsers:
•Safari®5 or later (Mac OS)
•WebKit (Android)
•Internet Explorer®8 or later (Windows)
•Firefox®
•Google Chrome™
Product 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
•Wi-Fi range: 45 meters (147 feet)
•Drive Format: NTFS
Paragon NTFS driver available to enable read/write access using Mac operating system.
Software preloaded on drive. Supports Mac OS 10.5.8 and above. See “Step 2: Installing
Software” on page 8.

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Getting to Know the GoFlex Satellite™ Device
•Power button: Press to turn on the GoFlex Satellite device. If a problem occurs with your
GoFlex Satellite, press and hold the button for 15 seconds to reset the device.
The lights on the GoFlex Satellite device change color and flash to indicate the status of the
drive’s power, battery charge and Wi-Fi status.
•Wi-Fi LED: Indicates the GoFlex Satellite device’s wireless broadcasting state.
•Green blink: GoFlex Satellite device is starting up.
•Green solid: GoFlex Satellite device is started.
•Blue blink: GoFlex Satellite device is ready to be accessed wirelessly and/or
broadcasting.
•Power LED:
•Green solid: Fully charged or at least 50 minutes of battery life remaining.
•Amber: Charging.
•Red: Battery is low. Requires a charge. See “Charging the Battery” on page 10.
•USM™ (Universal Storage Module) SATA Connector: Connects GoFlex Satellite to the
supplied USB 3.0 adapter/cable and to your computer.
•DC Power Connector: Connects GoFlex Satellite to the USB to DC power cable.
Figure 1: GoFlex Satellite Device
Wi-Fi LED Power LED
DC Power Connector
USM SATA Connector
Power Button

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•Factory Defaults button: Press and release this button, located on the bottom of the
device, to reset GoFlex Satellite to its original factory settings (normally not necessary—
see “Restoring GoFlex Satellite™ to its Original Settings” on page 29 for more
information). No data is lost during this process.
The USB 3.0 adapter activity lights illuminate when the GoFlex Satellite device is connected
to your computer along with the detachable USB 3.0 cable. The lights blink when you are
copying files to and from the GoFlex Satellite drive, and turn off when it is safe to disconnect
GoFlex Satellite from your computer.
•Adapter cable activity lights:
•White steady: GoFlex drive is connected to your computer and ready for use.
•White blink: Activity.
Figure 2: Factory Defaults Button
Figure 3: USB 3.0 Adapter Activity Lights
Factory Defaults Button
Activity Lights

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•Off: GoFlex drive is safe to remove from your computer, is not connected or light has
been disabled using software.
GoFlex Media™ app at a Glance
The GoFlex Media™ app, specifically for iOS devices, categorizes the digital media files you
copy to GoFlex Satellite. All of your videos, photos, music and documents are available within
the app for easy playback and viewing. The GoFlex Media app is available for free from the
iTunes®or the Apple App Store directly from your device.
The GoFlex Media Main screen has the following options:
•My Satellite: My Satellite is the home page for the GoFlex Media app. Your Videos,
Photos and Music folders are displayed on one screen. Select See All to display all
videos, photos or music files.
•Media Folders: Videos, Photos, Music, Documents
The files that you copy to the drive are categorized on the left side of the screen as:
Videos, Photos, Music, and Documents. Your files are automatically sorted into these
Figure 4: GoFlex Media App Main Screen

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categories when you copy your files to the GoFlex Satellite device. Select from these
categories to view or play a file, or use the following controls at the top of the screen for
more options:
•Search: Select search and then type all or part of a file name to
search for any file on the GoFlex Satellite drive.
•Edit button: Select this button to enable the top menu controls.
•Select all/Deselect all: Places or removes boxes next to each file on the
screen. From there you can play all files marked by selecting the Play button, or copy the
files to your iOS device by selecting Download.
•Sort by: Put the files currently on-screen into a different order.
Folder View: View the original file and folder structure from your computer.
•Local Content: Access the files stored on your iOS device, which you can play or view
right from the GoFlex Media app.
•Getting Started: Go here for help, tips and tricks and troubleshooting information.
•Settings: Go here to manage your personal, security, network and device settings for
your GoFlex Satellite device.
•Connectivity icon: This “Wi-Fi” icon is green when your device is connected
wirelessly to GoFlex Satellite.
•Check for Latest Content: Tap this refresh button after new content
is copied from your computer to the GoFlex Satellite drive. This updates the GoFlex
Media app with the latest files on the GoFlex Satellite drive.
About GoFlex Satellite™ Wi-Fi Security
Since GoFlex Satellite is a wireless broadcasting device, it can be “seen” by any Wi-Fi device
within its range (up to 45 meters/147 feet).
If you use GoFlex Satellite for backup as well, be aware that your files are visible to any
device that connects to your GoFlex Satellite. You can set a password to restrict access to
GoFlex Satellite, but you may not want to use GoFlex Satellite to store your important
information. See “Setting a Password” on page 31 to restrict access to your GoFlex Satellite.

2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Before You Begin
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2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™
Device
Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ device is easy. This chapter explains each step of the
installation process in more detail than what is shown in the Quick Start Guide.
Note: If you have already completed the installation process, you may skip to Chapter 3 “Using the
GoFlex Satellite™ Device” on page 12.
Before You Begin
Unpack the box and ensure you have all of these items before continuing:
Figure 5: 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

2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Step 1: Connecting GoFlex Satellite™ to Your Computer
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Step 1: Connecting GoFlex Satellite™ 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. 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 drive to expose the connector.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and cable to the GoFlex Satellite device and to a USB port on
your computer.
Step 2: Installing Software
Software is available to get the most out of your GoFlex Satellite device. You can install
optional content synchronization software and use it to automatically synchronize all of your
media files with the GoFlex Satellite device, or only those supported by an iOS device.
The GoFlex Satellite device is designed to work with both Windows and Mac operating
systems. If you are a Mac user, you must install the GoFlex software located on the GoFlex
Satellite drive to enable file copying from your Mac.
Installing GoFlex Software (Mac Users)
The hard drive inside the GoFlex Satellite device is NTFS formatted, which is a Windows
standard. Mac operating systems can typically read but not write to NTFS-formatted
partitions. To enable copying of your digital media files from your Mac to GoFlex Satellite, you
must install the Seagate GoFlex software, located on the drive.
Warning: Do not reformat the GoFlex Satellite drive or allow Time Machine® to use GoFlex
Satellite for backup. Time Machine will attempt to reformat the drive inside GoFlex Satellite.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 38 if you reformat the drive by mistake.
To install the Seagate GoFlex software:
1. With the GoFlex Satellite drive connected to your Mac, double-click the FreeAgent GoFlex®
Drive icon on the desktop.
2. Double-click the Mac Installer.dmg file.
3. Double-click Mac Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. The installation process
installs the Paragon NTFS for Mac software, which enables file copying from your Mac to
GoFlex Satellite.
Though not required to complete the software installation, it is recommended that you
complete the registration process to get the latest updates, tips and tricks, and general
information about your GoFlex Satellite device.

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Installing Seagate Media Sync™ Software
Note: Mac users must install the Seagate GoFlex software located on the GoFlex Satellite drive in
order to use the Seagate Media Sync application. See "Installing GoFlex Software (Mac
Users)" for instructions.
The Seagate Media Sync software allows you to automatically synchronize all of your media
files with the GoFlex Satellite drive, or only those supported by an iOS device. This software
can be used by computers running Windows or Mac operating systems.
To download the software:
1. Go to www.seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite and then click Downloads.
2. Locate the Seagate Media Sync software for your operating system and then download the
installer to your computer.
3. Install the software on your computer:
Mac:
•Unzip the “Seagate Media Sync.zip” file. The Seagate Media Sync application is
placed on the desktop.
•Drag the Media Sync application to the Applications folder on your Mac.
Windows:
•Double-click the “Seagate Media Sync.exe” file.
•Select the language for the installation.
•Click Next on the installation screen.
•Select the End User License Agreement (EULA) for your region and then click Next.
•Read and then accept the EULA by clicking Yes.
•On the Destination Location screen, click Next to place the Media Sync software in
the destination folder shown, or click Browse to choose a different location. The
software begins installing on your computer.
•Click Finish on the final screen to finish the software installation and exit.
The Seagate Media Sync™ software provides other features, including tools to manage the
drive inside your GoFlex Satellite and the lights on the USB 3.0 adapter cable. See
“Managing the GoFlex Satellite™ Device” on page 31 for more information.

2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Step 3: Installing the GoFlex Media™ app
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Step 3: Installing the GoFlex Media™ app
The GoFlex Media™ app, a free application specifically for iOS devices, categorizes the
digital media files you copy to the GoFlex Satellite device. All of your videos, photos, music
and documents are available within the app for easy playback and viewing on your iOS
device.
Skip this step if you don’t have an iOS device.
Note: The GoFlex Media app is currently only available for an iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. To use
GoFlex Satellite with other tablets, smartphones and computers, see “Connecting to the
GoFlex Satellite™ Wireless Signal” on page 17.
To install the app on an iOS device:
1. Open the App Store.
2. Tap Search and then type “goflex media”.
3. Tap the GoFlex Media app and then install the application.
4. Wait for the app to finish loading and installing on the your device.
The app is installed and shows on your iOS device’s Home screen. See “Connecting to the
GoFlex Satellite™ Wireless Signal” on page 17 when you are ready use the app.
Charging the Battery
The GoFlex Satellite device uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. A fully charged battery
provides up to five hours of continuous streaming. However, the battery will lose its charge
faster when playing higher resolution video. When the drive is in standby mode, the battery
retains its charge for up to 25 hours. The GoFlex Satellite device enters standby mode after
five minutes of inactivity.
Note: Exact battery life subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations.
Dispose of batteries properly.

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When the power LED turns red, GoFlex Satellite has about 50 minutes of battery life and
should be charged soon. The fastest way to charge the battery is to connect the GoFlex
Satellite device to a power outlet using the included USB to DC power cable and the USB
wall adapter. If you’re travelling, you can also use the USB to DC power cable together with
the USB car charger.
Note: For safety purposes, the drive stops charging after four hours.
If you plan travel with GoFlex Satellite, be sure to take the power adapter and/or car charger
and the USB power cable with you. The power adapter will also charge your iOS device.
The GoFlex Satellite device also charges when it is connected to a computer, but at a slower
rate.
Note: The lithium-ion battery inside the GoFlex Satellite device is not user-replaceable. The lifespan
of rechargeable batteries is affected by the number of charge cycles. Rechargeable batteries
may eventually need to be replaced. 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.
Figure 6: Charging GoFlex Satellite

3. Using the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Loading Content Onto the Drive
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3. Using the GoFlex Satellite™
Device
Now that the GoFlex Satellite™ device is set up, you are ready to copy your media files and
start enjoying your content. This chapter explains how to copy content to the drive, connect to
your GoFlex Satellite device’s wireless signal, and how to stream using the GoFlex Media™
app or from a Web browser.
Loading Content Onto the Drive
Copying your files to GoFlex Satellite is as easy as dragging and dropping your content to the
drive while it’s connected to your computer.
You can copy any file to the GoFlex Satellite drive, however, the device to which you stream
your media files will only play or view the formats it supports.
Note: It is the user's responsibility to comply with applicable copyright laws and to respect owner's
rights in content usage.
Converting Files to Different Formats
There are ways to convert (transcode) video files to different formats so they can be played
on your device. If you have files that you want to play from GoFlex Satellite that are
incompatible with your media device, you may want to transcode the files before copying
them to the drive.
Copying Content to the GoFlex Satellite Device
When the GoFlex Satellite device is connected to a computer, it behaves just like a typical
external hard drive. You can either drag and drop files from your computer or use the optional
content synchronization software.
Note: Once you copy your files to the drive, GoFlex Satellite performs a one-time scan of the
content. This scanning process occurs when the drive is powered up in wireless mode and
may take a little time if you copy a large amount of data. If you don’t see your content right
away, “pull up” the screen or click the refresh icon to refresh the files within the GoFlex Media
app, or click the refresh button to update the page you are viewing from a browser.