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... 1. Windows 9 Step 1: Familiarizing Yourself with the Setup Process 19 Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home 20 Step 3: Setting Up GoFlex Home 20 Step 4: Installing GoFlex Home Desktop Applications 23 Step 5: Configuring Time Machine for GoFlex Home 24 Step 6: Setting Up More Mac Computers 26 Next Steps 27 4. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Getting Started with GoFlex Home 28 Opening the Seagate Dashboard 28 Opening Seagate Share 31 Getting to Know Your GoFlex Home Folders 36 Copying Your Files to GoFlex Home 37 Backing Up Your Files to Know GoFlex Home 6 Special Features of GoFlex Home...
... 1. Windows 9 Step 1: Familiarizing Yourself with the Setup Process 19 Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home 20 Step 3: Setting Up GoFlex Home 20 Step 4: Installing GoFlex Home Desktop Applications 23 Step 5: Configuring Time Machine for GoFlex Home 24 Step 6: Setting Up More Mac Computers 26 Next Steps 27 4. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Getting Started with GoFlex Home 28 Opening the Seagate Dashboard 28 Opening Seagate Share 31 Getting to Know Your GoFlex Home Folders 36 Copying Your Files to GoFlex Home 37 Backing Up Your Files to Know GoFlex Home 6 Special Features of GoFlex Home...
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... 47 Enjoying Your Files on a Digital Video Player or Game Console 48 5. Solving Problems 72 Common Problems and Solutions 72 Decoding the GoFlex Home Lights 74 Finding More Help 75 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide 4 Managing GoFlex Home 62 Changing Your Own GoFlex Home Password 62 Customizing Your GoFlex Home User Settings 62 Adding New GoFlex Applications to Your Computer 63 Adding and Managing User Accounts 64 Managing GoFlex Home and Connected Devices 66 Adding More Storage Capacity to GoFlex Home 69 Managing GoFlex Home Settings and Preferences 69...
... 47 Enjoying Your Files on a Digital Video Player or Game Console 48 5. Solving Problems 72 Common Problems and Solutions 72 Decoding the GoFlex Home Lights 74 Finding More Help 75 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide 4 Managing GoFlex Home 62 Changing Your Own GoFlex Home Password 62 Customizing Your GoFlex Home User Settings 62 Adding New GoFlex Applications to Your Computer 63 Adding and Managing User Accounts 64 Managing GoFlex Home and Connected Devices 66 Adding More Storage Capacity to GoFlex Home 69 Managing GoFlex Home Settings and Preferences 69...
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... your GoFlex Home network storage system, and explains how to set up your home. About This Guide This User Guide introduces the features of the guide that allows you use GoFlex Home to access your files, back up the files and folders on GoFlex Home over the Web PCs accessing GoFlex Home require: • Pentium III 500 MHz-equivalent processor or higher • 256 MB RAM • Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 operating system...
... your GoFlex Home network storage system, and explains how to set up your home. About This Guide This User Guide introduces the features of the guide that allows you use GoFlex Home to access your files, back up the files and folders on GoFlex Home over the Web PCs accessing GoFlex Home require: • Pentium III 500 MHz-equivalent processor or higher • 256 MB RAM • Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows 7 operating system...
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... access GoFlex Home. (You can store Windows- and Mac-compatible files all in one place. • User Accounts: Up to its original factory settings (normally not necessary-see page 8). You can upgrade to unlimited accounts by subscribing to any USB storage device, such as a drive or printer. • Reset Button: Resets the GoFlex Home password; You can even access GoFlex Home from anywhere inside or outside your router. • Ethernet Port Lights: Indicate network activity when blinking. • USB Port: Connects GoFlex Home to Seagate Share Pro...
... access GoFlex Home. (You can store Windows- and Mac-compatible files all in one place. • User Accounts: Up to its original factory settings (normally not necessary-see page 8). You can upgrade to unlimited accounts by subscribing to any USB storage device, such as a drive or printer. • Reset Button: Resets the GoFlex Home password; You can even access GoFlex Home from anywhere inside or outside your router. • Ethernet Port Lights: Indicate network activity when blinking. • USB Port: Connects GoFlex Home to Seagate Share Pro...
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You can also connect an external USB drive directly to Seagate Share Pro, which lets you can purchase a Premium Backup software upgrade from that are available with Facebook® and Flickr®, which provides premium service options that one printer. Premium Backup software allows you can easily remove and replace the drive in GoFlex Home-no tools required. Introduction Special Features of your GoFlex Home photos. • Secure remote access to GoFlex Home with FTPS. •...
You can also connect an external USB drive directly to Seagate Share Pro, which lets you can purchase a Premium Backup software upgrade from that are available with Facebook® and Flickr®, which provides premium service options that one printer. Premium Backup software allows you can easily remove and replace the drive in GoFlex Home-no tools required. Introduction Special Features of your GoFlex Home photos. • Secure remote access to GoFlex Home with FTPS. •...
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... folder, where files can upload their choice. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Main Setup Steps • Connect GoFlex Home (as described in the printed Quick Start Guide). • Name, activate, and register GoFlex Home. • Install the software on your own computer: • Seagate Dashboard, for access to all your home network. • Install the software on the other files to GoFlex Home" on page 10 for you during setup, GoFlex Home automatically creates three folders on the drive for complete instructions. 2. Windows Step...
... folder, where files can upload their choice. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Main Setup Steps • Connect GoFlex Home (as described in the printed Quick Start Guide). • Name, activate, and register GoFlex Home. • Install the software on your own computer: • Seagate Dashboard, for access to all your home network. • Install the software on the other files to GoFlex Home" on page 10 for you during setup, GoFlex Home automatically creates three folders on the drive for complete instructions. 2. Windows Step...
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... may take a few moments. Power on a computer or device without a CD-ROM drive, go to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport to create during setup. A setup wizard opens. TIP: If the Setup wizard doesn't open automatically, open Explorer, navigate to install the Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup software applications. 4. Windows Step 3: Installing the Software Step 3: Installing the Software 1. When the Welcome screen opens, choose a language, then click OK. Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home TIP: Before you continue...
... may take a few moments. Power on a computer or device without a CD-ROM drive, go to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport to create during setup. A setup wizard opens. TIP: If the Setup wizard doesn't open automatically, open Explorer, navigate to install the Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup software applications. 4. Windows Step 3: Installing the Software Step 3: Installing the Software 1. When the Welcome screen opens, choose a language, then click OK. Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home TIP: Before you continue...
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... Setup Screen FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide 20 Step 3: Setting Up GoFlex Home TIP: Before you begin the installation. 3. Double-click GoFlex Home Install to begin , make sure you have a pen and paper handy to keep track of the names and passwords you are setting up GoFlex Home on page 10. Mac Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home For instructions, see "Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home" on a computer or device without a CD-ROM drive, go to www.seagate.com...
... Setup Screen FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide 20 Step 3: Setting Up GoFlex Home TIP: Before you begin the installation. 3. Double-click GoFlex Home Install to begin , make sure you have a pen and paper handy to keep track of the names and passwords you are setting up GoFlex Home on page 10. Mac Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home For instructions, see "Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home" on a computer or device without a CD-ROM drive, go to www.seagate.com...
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... Mac: a. c. 4. Turn on your user name and password, then click Connect. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to GoFlex Home. Click Add a Printer. c. b. d. For more information and complete instructions for help locating the USB port. Figure 36: RSS Icon Setting Up a Centralized Printer If you remove them from a central location. d. Choose the option Select a driver to complete the connection. See Figure 2 on page 7 for your specific computer...
... Mac: a. c. 4. Turn on your user name and password, then click Connect. Click A network printer, or a printer attached to GoFlex Home. Click Add a Printer. c. b. d. For more information and complete instructions for help locating the USB port. Figure 36: RSS Icon Setting Up a Centralized Printer If you remove them from a central location. d. Choose the option Select a driver to complete the connection. See Figure 2 on page 7 for your specific computer...
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... the USB port. (You can use a high-quality USB cable (not included). OR, Open and log in to share the new one with him or her. Click Check Now. To add a USB drive to the Public, Personal, and Backup folders. Updating the GoFlex Home Software To get the most out of the GoFlex Home dock, or use to connect additional storage devices, such as a USB flash drive (also known as an External Storage folder on -screen instructions to confirm. Open the Seagate Dashboard...
... the USB port. (You can use a high-quality USB cable (not included). OR, Open and log in to share the new one with him or her. Click Check Now. To add a USB drive to the Public, Personal, and Backup folders. Updating the GoFlex Home Software To get the most out of the GoFlex Home dock, or use to connect additional storage devices, such as a USB flash drive (also known as an External Storage folder on -screen instructions to confirm. Open the Seagate Dashboard...
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... Shut Down. Resetting GoFlex Home to Its Original Settings Resetting GoFlex Home returns the device to music, or working with any other settings, such as shown in to their GoFlex Home folders, and redoing any user settings or delete content from their GoFlex Home folders. 2. The white drive light blinks to show that no files or folders are deleted-but all other file stored on GoFlex Home are retained-no one should be viewing photos, watching a movie, listening to its original factory settings. No...
... Shut Down. Resetting GoFlex Home to Its Original Settings Resetting GoFlex Home returns the device to music, or working with any other settings, such as shown in to their GoFlex Home folders, and redoing any user settings or delete content from their GoFlex Home folders. 2. The white drive light blinks to show that no files or folders are deleted-but all other file stored on GoFlex Home are retained-no one should be viewing photos, watching a movie, listening to its original factory settings. No...
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... www.seagate.com Managing GoFlex Home Settings and Preferences The GoFlex Home Preferences page helps you have permission to do so), change your personal information, manage user accounts on removing and replacing the drive in "Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home" on page 12 to your GoFlex Home). You can reconnect to a new or larger-capacity GoFlex Home or GoFlex Desk drive (see page 66) or upgrade to their existing GoFlex Home folders. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide 69 For more information. The Preferences page opens, showing a range...
... www.seagate.com Managing GoFlex Home Settings and Preferences The GoFlex Home Preferences page helps you have permission to do so), change your personal information, manage user accounts on removing and replacing the drive in "Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home" on page 12 to your GoFlex Home). You can reconnect to a new or larger-capacity GoFlex Home or GoFlex Desk drive (see page 66) or upgrade to their existing GoFlex Home folders. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide 69 For more information. The Preferences page opens, showing a range...
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... required.) If you experienced a problem while setting up a LAN connection for GoFlex Home, set Obtain IP Address Automatically to replace the dynamic IP address that appears in the fields that members of your computer and GoFlex Home) are experiencing problems when accessing GoFlex Home while you're travelling, you specifically require it to upload and download files to their GoFlex Home Personal and Backup folders using either Explorer or Finder, as well as access a USB printer connected to GoFlex Home (see "Setting...
... required.) If you experienced a problem while setting up a LAN connection for GoFlex Home, set Obtain IP Address Automatically to replace the dynamic IP address that appears in the fields that members of your computer and GoFlex Home) are experiencing problems when accessing GoFlex Home while you're travelling, you specifically require it to upload and download files to their GoFlex Home Personal and Backup folders using either Explorer or Finder, as well as access a USB printer connected to GoFlex Home (see "Setting...
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...; Software Updates: See page 66. • GoFlex Home Premium Subscription: Upgrades Seagate Share to Seagate Share Pro, which was enabled automatically when you format a USB drive to change it to a NTFS (New Technology File System) format for best results. • Remote Access: When enabled, allows GoFlex Home to obtain its settings from GoFlex Home by GoFlex Home. Caution: Formatting a USB drive deletes all backed up data for ALL GoFlex Home users (not just your computer, you set GoFlex Home to be required when you configure the backup facility...
...; Software Updates: See page 66. • GoFlex Home Premium Subscription: Upgrades Seagate Share to Seagate Share Pro, which was enabled automatically when you format a USB drive to change it to a NTFS (New Technology File System) format for best results. • Remote Access: When enabled, allows GoFlex Home to obtain its settings from GoFlex Home by GoFlex Home. Caution: Formatting a USB drive deletes all backed up data for ALL GoFlex Home users (not just your computer, you set GoFlex Home to be required when you configure the backup facility...
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... upgrade to unlimited user accounts by subscribing to a functioning port on your router, see your router documentation. • Ensure that your router. Why won 't connect to GoFlex Home, check that your home network is working properly and that the GoFlex Home device is not, you need assistance enabling DHCP on your network (DHCP) and that the supplied power adapter is still no connection, try a different Ethernet cable. Solving Problems...
... upgrade to unlimited user accounts by subscribing to a functioning port on your router, see your router documentation. • Ensure that your router. Why won 't connect to GoFlex Home, check that your home network is working properly and that the GoFlex Home device is not, you need assistance enabling DHCP on your network (DHCP) and that the supplied power adapter is still no connection, try a different Ethernet cable. Solving Problems...
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... home network manager (the person who set up GoFlex Home originally) and you want for up more computers, upgrade to Seagate Share Pro. The reset button is shutting down the Reset button for three (3) seconds. No one is complete, both lights turn off. 3. Use the Check Availability button for more information, click Learn More under Premium Backup in length. Additionally, your password: 1. Within your GoFlex Home network storage system, no longer remember your custom GoFlex Home settings...
... home network manager (the person who set up GoFlex Home originally) and you want for up more computers, upgrade to Seagate Share Pro. The reset button is shutting down the Reset button for three (3) seconds. No one is complete, both lights turn off. 3. Use the Check Availability button for more information, click Learn More under Premium Backup in length. Additionally, your password: 1. Within your GoFlex Home network storage system, no longer remember your custom GoFlex Home settings...
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...; Ensure that your Internet connection isn't down or disabled. (Open a browser on your GoFlex Home network storage system. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide 75 Go to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport if you may still have any problems setting up or using your computer to check.) Table 2: Drive Light (bottom) State White steady Off Status Drive installed and ready for use Drive not properly installed or experiencing a problem If the Drive light indicates a problem: • Ensure that...
...; Ensure that your Internet connection isn't down or disabled. (Open a browser on your GoFlex Home network storage system. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide 75 Go to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport if you may still have any problems setting up or using your computer to check.) Table 2: Drive Light (bottom) State White steady Off Status Drive installed and ready for use Drive not properly installed or experiencing a problem If the Drive light indicates a problem: • Ensure that...
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... Backup folder 9, 36 changing your password 62 configuring Time Machine 24 connecting 10 customizing system settings 70 customizing your settings 62 Desktop Applications for Macs 23 device features 6, 7 device name 13, 21 folders 9, 19, 36 FTP access 61 installing the software on Mac 20 installing the software on Windows 12 lights 6, 7, 74 managing the device 62 online support 75 package contents 10 Personal folder 9, 36 privacy 37 Public folder 9, 36 registering 14, 22 removing a USB drive 67 removing the GoFlex drive 67 resetting 68 restarting 68 FreeAgent...
... Backup folder 9, 36 changing your password 62 configuring Time Machine 24 connecting 10 customizing system settings 70 customizing your settings 62 Desktop Applications for Macs 23 device features 6, 7 device name 13, 21 folders 9, 19, 36 FTP access 61 installing the software on Mac 20 installing the software on Windows 12 lights 6, 7, 74 managing the device 62 online support 75 package contents 10 Personal folder 9, 36 privacy 37 Public folder 9, 36 registering 14, 22 removing a USB drive 67 removing the GoFlex drive 67 resetting 68 restarting 68 FreeAgent...
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... on Seagate Dashboard 29 I installing GoFlex Home Desktop Applications 23 installing GoFlex Home software on Mac 20 installing GoFlex Home software on Windows 12 shutting down 68 troubleshooting 72 updating the software 66 GoFlex Home Agent 19 installing 23 GoFlex Home light 6, 11 GoFlex Home Premium Subscription 71 H Help 75 Seagate Dashboard 29 Seagate Share 34 Hide Help Tips setting 63 Home Background Position setting 63 home network manager permissions 16, 65 Home page adding a background image 52 positioning the background image 63 How to music 43 opening files 43 setting up GoFlex Home...
... on Seagate Dashboard 29 I installing GoFlex Home Desktop Applications 23 installing GoFlex Home software on Mac 20 installing GoFlex Home software on Windows 12 shutting down 68 troubleshooting 72 updating the software 66 GoFlex Home Agent 19 installing 23 GoFlex Home light 6, 11 GoFlex Home Premium Subscription 71 H Help 75 Seagate Dashboard 29 Seagate Share 34 Hide Help Tips setting 63 Home Background Position setting 63 home network manager permissions 16, 65 Home page adding a background image 52 positioning the background image 63 How to music 43 opening files 43 setting up GoFlex Home...
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..., 58 renaming a folder in Seagate Share 54 renaming files in Seagate Share 51 playing music 50 Power button image 7 Preferences Add New User 65 Administration settings 71 Change Password 62 ComputersBackup setting 71 Date and Time 71 Edit User 65 LAN Connection 70 Network Services 70 Network Sharing 70 Notifications 70 opening the Preferences page 69 Remote Access 71 removing a USB drive 67 Server Preferences settings 70 shutting down GoFlex Home 68 software updates 66 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide Index Storage Devices 71 UPNP...
..., 58 renaming a folder in Seagate Share 54 renaming files in Seagate Share 51 playing music 50 Power button image 7 Preferences Add New User 65 Administration settings 71 Change Password 62 ComputersBackup setting 71 Date and Time 71 Edit User 65 LAN Connection 70 Network Services 70 Network Sharing 70 Notifications 70 opening the Preferences page 69 Remote Access 71 removing a USB drive 67 Server Preferences settings 70 shutting down GoFlex Home 68 software updates 66 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide Index Storage Devices 71 UPNP...