Seagate STCK1000100 manual Introduction, About This Guide

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1. Introduction

About This Guide

 

 

1. Introduction

Your Seagate Wireless Plus 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 Seagate Wireless Plus device, describes how to set up your Seagate Wireless Plus device, how to fill up your device with your digital media, and how to use your Seagate Wireless Plus device to enjoy your videos, photos, and music.

For additional information about your Seagate Wireless Plus device, view the Getting Started tutorial (located on your device). For more information about the latest firmware, videos, and tips and troubleshooting, go to the Seagate Customer Support site.

Seagate Wireless Plus Features

Here’s a list of some of the things you can do with your Seagate Wireless Plus device:

Store your movies, songs, and photos. The 1TB 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 3.0 port (compatible with USB 2.0) 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 Seagate Wireless Plus device serves as a mobile wireless network. All you need to do is select your Seagate Wireless Plus device as your wireless network from the device you want to use (your iPad, iPhone, Android device, etc.) and then access your media. Your Seagate Wireless Plus device can stream up to 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 ten hours of continuous play. Your Seagate Wireless Plus device (when charged) provides up to 10 hours of continuous video streaming.2

Note: If you’re viewing high-resolution video, you may experience fewer hours of streaming.

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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Contents Model 1AYBA2 Seagate Wireless Plus User GuideSeagate Wireless Plus User Guide Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B InformationIndustry Canada Battery SafetyRadiation Exposure Statement Déclaration dexposition aux radiationsSeagate Wireless Plus device is not intended for office use Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide Contents An Overview of Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device About This Guide IntroductionProduct Specifications Supported DevicesSupported Web Browsers Supported File Types Hardware SpecificationsAbout Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi Security Unpacking Your Box Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus DeviceSetting up Your Device and Loading Content Set up Your DeviceLoading Content Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus Disconnecting and Powering OnSelect Apple System Preferences Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Smartphone Click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the Seagate Media App Connecting to a network Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide Installing the Seagate Media app Installing Seagate Media SyncViewing and Playing Your Media Playing Videos Searching for FilesPhotos Screen Viewing PhotosPlaying Music To view a slideshowTo stop playback of a slideshow Now Playing Screen To control the currently playing songViewing Documents Viewing Content in FoldersContents of a Selected Device Downloading Content to Your Media Device or ComputerSynchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Mac ComputerCopying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer My Devices Window in Seagate Media Sync Simple iPad Sync Simple SyncCustom Sync Managing Your Connected Drives To shut down and restart your Seagate Wireless Plus device Restarting Your Seagate Wireless Plus DeviceRestoring Seagate Wireless Plus to its Original Settings Shutting Down the Seagate Wireless Plus DeviceSelect Shut Down Seagate Wireless To restore your Seagate Wireless Plus deviceDisconnecting From the Seagate Wireless Plus Network Changing the Name of Your Seagate Wireless Plus DeviceSetting a Password Select Edit Seagate Wireless NameChanging the Language of the Seagate Media app Deleting Content from Your Seagate Wireless Plus DevicePower LED Understanding the Seagate Wireless Plus ComponentsWhite blink Activity Adapter cable activity lightsCharging Seagate Wireless Plus Charging the BatteryCommon Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingSong, video or other file won’t play Album cover art appears in my photo slideshows Finding More Help