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3. Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and Music

Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync

 

 

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.

Custom Sync

Use Custom Sync to manually select the folders and media types to synchronize between your computer and an external drive.

1.In the Media Sync window, click Custom Sync. The folder section window opens.

2.Select the folders on your computer to be synchronized with the external drive.

3.Click Next to go to the File Types window.

4.To sync only the files that can be opened on specific Apple or Android devices, click the menu below Sync files for and then choose the device(s) from the list. Or, keep the menu set to all digital devices to sync all files that are identified as movies, music or images with any device. The file types change based on the device you choose.

5.Select one or more of the media type boxes to filter what is synchronized. For example, select Music and Videos and then leave Photos and Documents unchecked if you want to sync only your video and music files.

6.Click Next.

The Media Sync Rules window opens.

7.Set your sync rules:

Sync automatically each time a file changes

Or

Sync manually using the Sync Now button

8.Click Finish.

Return to the Seagate Media Sync window if you want to make changes to the plan after it has been set up.

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Contents GoFlex Satellite User Guide GoFlex Satellite User Guide Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B InformationDéclaration dexposition aux radiations Battery SafetyIndustry Canada Radiation Exposure StatementGoFlex Satellite User Guide GoFlex Satellite User Guide Contents An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite Device About This Guide IntroductionSupported Devices Product SpecificationsSupported Web Browsers For Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones Hardware SpecificationsSupported File Types For iPadsAbout GoFlex Satellite Wi-Fi Security Unpacking Your Box Setting up the GoFlex Satellite DeviceLoading Content Connecting Your GoFlex Satellite Device to Your ComputerSetting up Your Device and Loading Content Set up Your DeviceConnecting to Your GoFlex Satellite Network Disconnecting and Powering OnGoFlex Satellite User Guide Select Apple System Preferences Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a SmartphoneEnjoying Your Videos, Photos, and Music Installing GoFlex Satellite appsInstalling the GoFlex Media app Installing Seagate Media SyncPlaying Videos Searching for FilesTo search for a file from a browser To pause a video To play a videoTo stop playback of a video Viewing PhotosTo stop playback of a slideshow To view a slideshowMusic View Playing MusicTo pause the currently playing song, tap the button To control the currently playing songDocuments Screen Viewing DocumentsViewing Files on a Partitioned Drive Viewing Content in FoldersRearranging Files in the app Downloading Content to Your Media Device or ComputerSynchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Mac ComputerSeagate Media Sync for Mac Using Automatic SyncSimple iPad Sync Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows ComputerSimple Sync Custom Sync Seagate Media Sync Managing Your Connected DrivesViewing Device Information Changing the Seagate Advisor SettingRestarting Your GoFlex Satellite Device Resetting Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceSelect Settings, and then select Restart Satellite Managing Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceShutting Down the GoFlex Satellite Device Restoring GoFlex Satellite to its Original SettingsTo restore your GoFlex Satellite device Select Restore All Settings. OrChanging the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite Device Disconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite NetworkSetting a Password Updating GoFlex Satellite SoftwareChanging the Language of the GoFlex Media app Deleting Content from Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceAn Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite Device Power LEDUnderstanding the Components of Your GoFlex White blink Activity Adapter cable activity lightsCharging GoFlex Satellite Charging the BatteryCommon Problems and Solutions TroubleshootingCan’t connect wirelessly to the GoFlex Satellite Device My computer won’t connect to GoFlex Satellite Song, video or other file won’t playMistakenly reformatted the drive for my Mac Can’t connect to GoFlex Satellite from my smartphoneAlbum cover art appears in my photo slideshows Finding More Help