Seagate STBF500101 manual Introduction, About This Guide

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1. Introduction

About This Guide

 

 

1. Introduction

Your GoFlex Satellite™ 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 GoFlex Satellite device, describes how to set up your GoFlex Satellite device, how to fill up your device with your digital media, and how to use your GoFlex Satellite device to enjoy your videos, photos, and music.

For additional information about your GoFlex Satellite device, view the Getting Started video (located on your device). For more information about the latest firmware, videos, and tips and troubleshooting, go to the Seagate Customer Support site at www.seagate.com/support/ goflexsatellite.

GoFlex Satellite Features

Here’s a list of some of the things you can do with your GoFlex Satellite device:

•Store your movies, songs, and photos. The 500GB 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 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports 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 GoFlex Satellite device serves as a mobile wireless network. All you need to do is select your GoFlex Satellite device as your wireless network from the device you want to use (your iPad, iPhone, Android device, etc.) and then access your media. Your GoFlex Satellite device can stream 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 five hours of continuous play. Your GoFlex Satellite device (when fully charged) provides up to five hours of continuous streaming.2

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 GoFlex Satellite User Guide GoFlex Satellite User Guide Important Note FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B InformationIndustry Canada Battery SafetyRadiation Exposure Statement Déclaration dexposition aux radiationsGoFlex Satellite User Guide GoFlex Satellite User Guide Contents An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite Device About This Guide IntroductionProduct Specifications Supported DevicesSupported Web Browsers Supported File Types Hardware SpecificationsFor iPads For Laptops, Tablets, and SmartphonesAbout GoFlex Satellite Wi-Fi Security Unpacking Your Box Setting up the GoFlex Satellite DeviceSetting up Your Device and Loading Content Connecting Your GoFlex Satellite Device to Your ComputerSet up Your Device Loading ContentConnecting to Your GoFlex Satellite Network Disconnecting and Powering OnGoFlex Satellite User Guide Select Apple System Preferences Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a SmartphoneInstalling the GoFlex Media app Installing GoFlex Satellite appsInstalling Seagate Media Sync Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and MusicSearching for Files Playing VideosTo 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 SyncCopying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer Simple iPad SyncSimple Sync Custom Sync Seagate Media Sync Managing Your Connected DrivesViewing Device Information Changing the Seagate Advisor SettingSelect Settings, and then select Restart Satellite Resetting Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceManaging Your GoFlex Satellite Device Restarting Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceTo restore your GoFlex Satellite device Restoring GoFlex Satellite to its Original SettingsSelect Restore All Settings. Or Shutting Down the GoFlex Satellite DeviceSetting a Password Disconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite NetworkUpdating GoFlex Satellite Software Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceChanging the Language of the GoFlex Media app Deleting Content from Your GoFlex Satellite DevicePower LED An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite DeviceUnderstanding the Components of Your GoFlex White blink Activity Adapter cable activity lightsCharging GoFlex Satellite Charging the BatteryTroubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsCan’t connect wirelessly to the GoFlex Satellite Device Mistakenly reformatted the drive for my Mac Song, video or other file won’t playCan’t connect to GoFlex Satellite from my smartphone My computer won’t connect to GoFlex SatelliteAlbum cover art appears in my photo slideshows Finding More Help
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