Seagate STBF500101 manual GoFlex Satellite User Guide

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2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device	Step 4: Connecting to Your GoFlex Satellite Network

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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Contents GoFlex Satellite User Guide GoFlex Satellite User Guide Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure StatementBattery Safety Industry CanadaRadiation Exposure Statement Déclaration dexposition aux radiationsGoFlex Satellite User Guide GoFlex Satellite User Guide Contents An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite Device Introduction About This GuideSupported Devices Product SpecificationsSupported Web Browsers Hardware Specifications Supported File TypesFor iPads For Laptops, Tablets, and SmartphonesAbout GoFlex Satellite Wi-Fi Security Setting up the GoFlex Satellite Device Unpacking Your BoxConnecting Your GoFlex Satellite Device to Your Computer Setting up Your Device and Loading ContentSet up Your Device Loading ContentDisconnecting and Powering On Connecting to Your GoFlex Satellite NetworkGoFlex Satellite User Guide Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Smartphone Select Apple System PreferencesInstalling GoFlex Satellite apps Installing the GoFlex Media appInstalling Seagate Media Sync Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and MusicPlaying Videos Searching for FilesTo search for a file from a browser To play a video To pause a videoViewing Photos To stop playback of a videoTo view a slideshow To stop playback of a slideshowPlaying Music Music ViewTo control the currently playing song To pause the currently playing song, tap the buttonViewing Documents Documents ScreenViewing Content in Folders Viewing Files on a Partitioned DriveDownloading Content to Your Media Device or Computer Rearranging Files in the appCopying and Synchronizing Files Using a Mac Computer Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media SyncUsing Automatic Sync Seagate Media Sync for MacSimple iPad Sync Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows ComputerSimple Sync Custom Sync Managing Your Connected Drives Seagate Media SyncChanging the Seagate Advisor Setting Viewing Device InformationResetting Your GoFlex Satellite Device Select Settings, and then select Restart SatelliteManaging Your GoFlex Satellite Device Restarting Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceRestoring GoFlex Satellite to its Original Settings To restore your GoFlex Satellite deviceSelect Restore All Settings. Or Shutting Down the GoFlex Satellite DeviceDisconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite Network Setting a PasswordUpdating GoFlex Satellite Software Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceDeleting Content from Your GoFlex Satellite Device Changing the Language of the GoFlex Media appAn Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite Device Power LEDUnderstanding the Components of Your GoFlex Adapter cable activity lights White blink ActivityCharging the Battery Charging GoFlex SatelliteCommon Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingCan’t connect wirelessly to the GoFlex Satellite Device Song, video or other file won’t play Mistakenly reformatted the drive for my MacCan’t connect to GoFlex Satellite from my smartphone My computer won’t connect to GoFlex SatelliteFinding More Help Album cover art appears in my photo slideshows