Goflex Satellite™ User Guide Goflex Satellite™ User Guide
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GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide © 2012 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, FreeAgent, GoFlex, GoFlex Satellite and GoFlex Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one of its affiliates. iPod, iPad, iPhone, Time Machine, Safari and Mac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. and used to indicate compatibility. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. When referring to hard drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for data storage. Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for illustrative purposes. Actual quantities will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. Seagate Technology LLC 10200 S. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014 USA Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. Note to US model owner: To comply with US FCC regulation, the country selection function has been completely removed from all US models. The above function is for non-US models only. GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide iii Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. IMPORTANT NOTE: (For mobile device use) Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation de dispositifs mobiles) Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. Battery Safety This product contains a lithium-ion battery that must be disposed of properly. See www.seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite for information about recycling and proper disposal. Please follow the battery safety items below: • Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries. • Do not expose cells or batteries to heat or fire. Avoid storage in direct sunlight. • Do not short-circuit a cell or a battery. Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by, other metal objects. • Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the equipment. • Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use with the equipment. • Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a device. • Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed. • Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock. GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide iv • In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. • Keep cells and batteries out of the reach of children. • Keep cells and batteries clean and dry. • Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer's instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instructions. • Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use. • After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cells or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance. • Secondary cells and batteries give their best performance when they are operated at normal room temperature (20°C+5 °C). • Retain the original product literature for future reference. • Use only the cell or battery in the application for which it was intended. • Dispose of properly. GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide v GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide vi Contents 1. Introduction . 1 About This Guide . 1 GoFlex Satellite Features . 1 Product Specifications . 2 Supported Devices . 2 Supported Web Browsers . 2 Supported File Types . 3 Hardware Specifications . 3 About GoFlex Satellite™ Wi-Fi Security . 4 2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . 5 Unpacking Your Box . 5 Step 1: Connecting Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device to Your Computer . 6 Step 2: Setting up Your Device and Loading Content . 6 Set up Your Device . 6 Loading Content . 6 Step 3: Disconnecting and Powering On . 7 Step 4: Connecting to Your GoFlex Satellite Network . 7 Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from an Apple or Android Device . 8 Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network From a Mac Computer Using AirPort® . 8 Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Smartphone . 9 Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Computer or Browser 9 3. Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and Music . 10 Installing GoFlex Satellite apps . 10 Installing the GoFlex Media app . 10 Installing Seagate Media Sync . 10 Viewing and Playing Your Media . 10 Searching for Files . 11 Playing Videos . 11 Viewing Photos . 12 Playing Music . 13 Viewing Documents . 14 GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide vii Viewing Content in Folders . 14 Viewing Files on a Partitioned Drive . 14 Rearranging Files in the app . 14 Downloading Content to Your Media Device or Computer . 15 Wirelessly Uploading Content From a Computer Your GoFlex Satellite Device . 15 Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync . 15 Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Mac Computer . 16 Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer . 16 Managing Your Connected Drives . 18 Viewing Device Information . 18 Changing the Seagate Advisor Setting . 18 4. Managing Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device . 20 Resetting Your GoFlex Satellite Device . 20 Restarting Your GoFlex Satellite Device . 20 Shutting Down the GoFlex Satellite Device . 21 Restoring GoFlex Satellite to its Original Settings . 21 Updating GoFlex Satellite Software . 22 Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite Device . 22 Disconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite Network . 22 Setting a Password . 22 Changing the Language of the GoFlex Media™ app . 23 Disconnecting Your GoFlex Satellite Device From Your Computer . 23 Deleting Content from Your GoFlex Satellite Device . 23 5. An Overview of Your GoFlex Satellite Device . 24 Understanding the Components of Your GoFlex Satellite Device . 24 Charging the Battery . 26 6. Troubleshooting . 27 Common Problems and Solutions . 27 Finding More Help . 29 GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide viii 1. Introduction About This Guide 1. Introduction