Seagate STBF500101 Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer, Simple iPad Sync

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3. Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and Music

Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync

 

 

Automatic Sync is turned off by default. If you want your drive synchronized automatically while it’s connected, you can turn on the Automatic Sync feature.

Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer

1.Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and cable to the GoFlex Satellite device and to your computer.

2.Start Seagate Media Sync. Make sure that the GoFlex Satellite drive appears in the My Drives window.

3.Click the Media Sync icon in the menu bar.

There are three different methods available to copy your files to the GoFlex Satellite device, described below. Choose the method best suited for your needs.

Figure 10: Seagate Media Sync for Windows

Simple iPad Sync

Click Simple iPad Sync to automatically synchronize only the media files that an iPad can play or view. Click OK on the confirmation screen to complete the sync task. If you want to make changes to the plan after it has been set up, select Edit Sync Settings on the Media Sync screen.

Simple Sync

Click Simple Sync to automatically synchronize your computer’s media folders (My Documents, Personal) with an external drive. Click OK on the confirmation screen to

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Contents GoFlex Satellite User Guide GoFlex Satellite User Guide Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure StatementRadiation Exposure Statement Battery SafetyIndustry Canada Déclaration dexposition aux radiationsGoFlex Satellite User Guide GoFlex Satellite User Guide Contents An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite Device Introduction About This GuideProduct Specifications Supported DevicesSupported Web Browsers For iPads Hardware SpecificationsSupported File Types For Laptops, Tablets, and SmartphonesAbout GoFlex Satellite Wi-Fi Security Setting up the GoFlex Satellite Device Unpacking Your BoxSet up Your Device Connecting Your GoFlex Satellite Device to Your ComputerSetting up Your Device and Loading Content 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 Seagate Media Sync Installing GoFlex Satellite appsInstalling the GoFlex Media app Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and MusicSearching for Files Playing VideosTo 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 MacCopying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer Simple iPad SyncSimple Sync Custom Sync Managing Your Connected Drives Seagate Media SyncChanging the Seagate Advisor Setting Viewing Device InformationManaging Your GoFlex Satellite Device Resetting Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceSelect Settings, and then select Restart Satellite Restarting Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceSelect Restore All Settings. Or Restoring GoFlex Satellite to its Original SettingsTo restore your GoFlex Satellite device Shutting Down the GoFlex Satellite DeviceUpdating GoFlex Satellite Software Disconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite NetworkSetting a Password Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceDeleting Content from Your GoFlex Satellite Device Changing the Language of the GoFlex Media appPower LED An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceUnderstanding the Components of Your GoFlex Adapter cable activity lights White blink ActivityCharging the Battery Charging GoFlex SatelliteTroubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsCan’t connect wirelessly to the GoFlex Satellite Device Can’t connect to GoFlex Satellite from my smartphone Song, video or other file won’t playMistakenly reformatted the drive for my Mac My computer won’t connect to GoFlex SatelliteFinding More Help Album cover art appears in my photo slideshows