Seagate Central Data Sheet
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SHARED STORAGE Data Sheet Get it from anywhere. After downloading the free Seagate Media app, you can even offload or back up your content where you want, when you want. You can view your files from most Web browsers-from anywhere-with the Central Remote Access Service. Upload and download any of a shared digital library that is compatible with your digital life is a PDF, Word doc, music, photo or movie...
SHARED STORAGE Data Sheet Get it from anywhere. After downloading the free Seagate Media app, you can even offload or back up your content where you want, when you want. You can view your files from most Web browsers-from anywhere-with the Central Remote Access Service. Upload and download any of a shared digital library that is compatible with your digital life is a PDF, Word doc, music, photo or movie...
Seagate Central Data Sheet
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... browser Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP or Mac OS® X 10.4.9 or later operating system Remote Access App Requirements Android Smartphone and Tablet (Android 2.2, Adobe® AIR) Apps Available: Seagate Media, iTunes App Store, Android Market, Google Play, Amazon® Appstore, Samsung Smart Hub1 Inside the Box Seagate® Central shared storage Quick start guide Ethernet cable 2-year limited warranty Power supply Region Product Color Capacity2 Model Number AMER AMER AMER Seagate Central Seagate Central Seagate Central Black...
... browser Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP or Mac OS® X 10.4.9 or later operating system Remote Access App Requirements Android Smartphone and Tablet (Android 2.2, Adobe® AIR) Apps Available: Seagate Media, iTunes App Store, Android Market, Google Play, Amazon® Appstore, Samsung Smart Hub1 Inside the Box Seagate® Central shared storage Quick start guide Ethernet cable 2-year limited warranty Power supply Region Product Color Capacity2 Model Number AMER AMER AMER Seagate Central Seagate Central Seagate Central Black...
Seagate Central User Guide
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... right to hard drive capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used to indicate compatibility. Seagate Technology LLC 10200 S. Cupertino, CA 95014 USA and used for formatting and other trademarks or registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one thousand billion bytes when referring to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. Seagate Central User Guide © 2013 Seagate Technology LLC...
... right to hard drive capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used to indicate compatibility. Seagate Technology LLC 10200 S. Cupertino, CA 95014 USA and used for formatting and other trademarks or registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one thousand billion bytes when referring to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. Seagate Central User Guide © 2013 Seagate Technology LLC...
Seagate Central User Guide
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... radiator & your body. However, there is not accessible by the party responsible for non-US models only. Seagate Central User Guide iii Operation is for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device must not be installed and operated with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are designed...
... radiator & your body. However, there is not accessible by the party responsible for non-US models only. Seagate Central User Guide iii Operation is for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this device must not be installed and operated with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are designed...
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... 13 Installing Seagate Dashboard 13 Activating the Default Backup Plan 13 Creating a Customized Backup Plan 14 Restoring Files from Backup 17 Setting Up Apple Time Machine 18 Restoring Your Data from a Time Machine Backup 20 4. Setting Up Your Seagate Central 5 Unpacking the Box 5 Connecting Your Seagate Central 5 Discovering Seagate Central 6 Personalizing Your Seagate Central 7 Private Folders 9 Connecting a USB Drive to Seagate Central 12 3. Playing Back Your Media 21 Playing Content with the Seagate Media App 21 Installing the Seagate Media App on iOS and Android Devices...
... 13 Installing Seagate Dashboard 13 Activating the Default Backup Plan 13 Creating a Customized Backup Plan 14 Restoring Files from Backup 17 Setting Up Apple Time Machine 18 Restoring Your Data from a Time Machine Backup 20 4. Setting Up Your Seagate Central 5 Unpacking the Box 5 Connecting Your Seagate Central 5 Discovering Seagate Central 6 Personalizing Your Seagate Central 7 Private Folders 9 Connecting a USB Drive to Seagate Central 12 3. Playing Back Your Media 21 Playing Content with the Seagate Media App 21 Installing the Seagate Media App on iOS and Android Devices...
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... 29 Viewing Documents 31 Viewing Content in Folders 31 Downloading Content from the Seagate Media App 33 7. Troubleshooting 43 Common Problems and Solutions 43 More Help 45 Seagate Central User Guide viii Archiving Your Facebook Content 25 Setting Up Automatic Facebook Archiving 25 Changing Facebook Settings 25 Disabling Facebook Archiving 25 6. Administering Your Seagate Central Device 39 Logging In to Seagate Central 32 Disabling Access from Seagate Central 32 Uploading Content to Your Seagate Central 39 Adding and Editing User Accounts...
... 29 Viewing Documents 31 Viewing Content in Folders 31 Downloading Content from the Seagate Media App 33 7. Troubleshooting 43 Common Problems and Solutions 43 More Help 45 Seagate Central User Guide viii Archiving Your Facebook Content 25 Setting Up Automatic Facebook Archiving 25 Changing Facebook Settings 25 Disabling Facebook Archiving 25 6. Administering Your Seagate Central Device 39 Logging In to Seagate Central 32 Disabling Access from Seagate Central 32 Uploading Content to Your Seagate Central 39 Adding and Editing User Accounts...
Seagate Central User Guide
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... of storage space for hundreds of high-definition movies, thousands of a shared digital library that is compatible with both Macs and PCs. Features Seagate Central connects directly to one central location. Seagate Central User Guide 1 Seagate Central is connected, you organize and access your home. About This Guide This guide describes how Seagate Central can help you can access your music, movies, and documents from computers, game consoles, Smart TVs, and other connected devices throughout your digital life...
... of storage space for hundreds of high-definition movies, thousands of a shared digital library that is compatible with both Macs and PCs. Features Seagate Central connects directly to one central location. Seagate Central User Guide 1 Seagate Central is connected, you organize and access your home. About This Guide This guide describes how Seagate Central can help you can access your music, movies, and documents from computers, game consoles, Smart TVs, and other connected devices throughout your digital life...
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... manage backups, either continuously or according to a shared iTunes library. 1. On Windows systems, you the option to back up your data to computers running iTunes. Seagate Central User Guide 2 You can link Seagate Central to the device. • (2) Automatically back up your computers. You can play the songs on Seagate Central, they are automatically added to a schedule. Seagate Dashboard also gives you can do with Apple Time Machine...
... manage backups, either continuously or according to a shared iTunes library. 1. On Windows systems, you the option to back up your data to computers running iTunes. Seagate Central User Guide 2 You can link Seagate Central to the device. • (2) Automatically back up your computers. You can play the songs on Seagate Central, they are automatically added to a schedule. Seagate Dashboard also gives you can do with Apple Time Machine...
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... store content privately, secured with a user name and password, or you to access the contents of your Seagate Central on the device. • (5) Store content privately or share it with an available Ethernet port (Wi-Fi router required for wireless file access and backup) • Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP • Mac OS® X 10.5.8 or later • Internet connection for activation and online file access and sharing • Internet...
... store content privately, secured with a user name and password, or you to access the contents of your Seagate Central on the device. • (5) Store content privately or share it with an available Ethernet port (Wi-Fi router required for wireless file access and backup) • Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP • Mac OS® X 10.5.8 or later • Internet connection for activation and online file access and sharing • Internet...
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... have all of the items you do not find all of these items, please contact Seagate Customer Support. Connect Seagate Central to your Wi-Fi router with the supplied Ethernet cable. 2. Figure 2: Seagate Central Package Contents 1. Attach the power adapter to your Seagate Central to the Seagate Central power port, and plug the adapter into a power outlet. 2. If you need. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Unpacking the Box 2. Power Adapter 2. Ethernet Cable 3. Quick Start Guide Connecting Your Seagate Central To connect your network: 1. Seagate Central User Guide 5
... have all of the items you do not find all of these items, please contact Seagate Customer Support. Connect Seagate Central to your Wi-Fi router with the supplied Ethernet cable. 2. Figure 2: Seagate Central Package Contents 1. Attach the power adapter to your Seagate Central to the Seagate Central power port, and plug the adapter into a power outlet. 2. If you need. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Unpacking the Box 2. Power Adapter 2. Ethernet Cable 3. Quick Start Guide Connecting Your Seagate Central To connect your network: 1. Seagate Central User Guide 5
Seagate Central User Guide
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... take full advantage of your device did not show up automatically. Figure 3: Connecting the Seagate Central After connecting Seagate Central, wait a few minutes. If your device. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Discovering Seagate Central When you can see the device in the power adapter, the Seagate Central device begins to Seagate Central • Store and share private data that requires user and password authentication Seagate Central User Guide 6 This can find the factory-assigned number on your setup is a factory-assigned number; To take a few minutes...
... take full advantage of your device did not show up automatically. Figure 3: Connecting the Seagate Central After connecting Seagate Central, wait a few minutes. If your device. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Discovering Seagate Central When you can see the device in the power adapter, the Seagate Central device begins to Seagate Central • Store and share private data that requires user and password authentication Seagate Central User Guide 6 This can find the factory-assigned number on your setup is a factory-assigned number; To take a few minutes...
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... Personalize page. The backup is done, the Seagate Central web page displays information about product features. 2. The device setup process takes a few minutes to activate the service. Private Folders After you entered in your private folder. Seagate Central User Guide 9 Setting Up Your Seagate Central Personalizing Your Seagate Central 6. When it is not accessible without entering the user name and password. • Link your Facebook account to your network with the Seagate Media app, DLNA connected devices...
... Personalize page. The backup is done, the Seagate Central web page displays information about product features. 2. The device setup process takes a few minutes to activate the service. Private Folders After you entered in your private folder. Seagate Central User Guide 9 Setting Up Your Seagate Central Personalizing Your Seagate Central 6. When it is not accessible without entering the user name and password. • Link your Facebook account to your network with the Seagate Media app, DLNA connected devices...
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... Windows user name and password do the following: On Windows Computers: 1. On Mac Computers: Seagate Central User Guide 10 Click Start, then Computer to list the devices connected to your Seagate Central, you may not prompt you to enter them when connecting to the private folder. • If you to the private folder again. for a Private Folder on your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Personalizing Your Seagate Central Connecting to a Private Folder To connect to a private folder...
... Windows user name and password do the following: On Windows Computers: 1. On Mac Computers: Seagate Central User Guide 10 Click Start, then Computer to list the devices connected to your Seagate Central, you may not prompt you to enter them when connecting to the private folder. • If you to the private folder again. for a Private Folder on your computer. 2. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Personalizing Your Seagate Central Connecting to a Private Folder To connect to a private folder...
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...it appears as other devices on your Seagate Central (see Figure 11). Figure 10: Location of the USB 2.0 port on your network) and the USB drive's folder. Copying files into the USB drive's folder copies them onto the USB drive. Seagate Central User Guide 12 2. You can connect a USB drive to a portable drive. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Connecting a USB Drive to Seagate Central Connecting a USB Drive to the Settings tab in the Seagate Central web interface, click Advanced, then click USB Manager. This provides a convenient way to transfer files from the system...
...it appears as other devices on your Seagate Central (see Figure 11). Figure 10: Location of the USB 2.0 port on your network) and the USB drive's folder. Copying files into the USB drive's folder copies them onto the USB drive. Seagate Central User Guide 12 2. You can connect a USB drive to a portable drive. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Connecting a USB Drive to Seagate Central Connecting a USB Drive to the Settings tab in the Seagate Central web interface, click Advanced, then click USB Manager. This provides a convenient way to transfer files from the system...
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...-screen instructions to start backing up new and changed files. You install the software on your Seagate Central device. After installing the software, from multiple historical versions. No additional configuration is part of the Program Files directory • System files • Hidden files Seagate Central User Guide 13 On the Seagate Dashboard Home screen, click Protect. 2. On the Protect screen, click the Protect Now button. See "Seagate Dashboard". • To back up Mac computers, use data backup and media sharing utility. Activating the Default Backup...
...-screen instructions to start backing up new and changed files. You install the software on your Seagate Central device. After installing the software, from multiple historical versions. No additional configuration is part of the Program Files directory • System files • Hidden files Seagate Central User Guide 13 On the Seagate Dashboard Home screen, click Protect. 2. On the Protect screen, click the Protect Now button. See "Seagate Dashboard". • To back up Mac computers, use data backup and media sharing utility. Activating the Default Backup...
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... can change drive settings and add and edit user accounts. 6. Seagate Central creates a private folder on the drive over the Internet. On the Authentication screen, enter the user name and password for the new user. Click Save to access content on the drive with this name. 4. Adding and Editing User Accounts When logged in . On the Seagate Central web page, click the Users tab. 2. An administrator account can create new user accounts and edit account settings. Seagate Central uses...
... can change drive settings and add and edit user accounts. 6. Seagate Central creates a private folder on the drive over the Internet. On the Authentication screen, enter the user name and password for the new user. Click Save to access content on the drive with this name. 4. Adding and Editing User Accounts When logged in . On the Seagate Central web page, click the Users tab. 2. An administrator account can create new user accounts and edit account settings. Seagate Central uses...
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... delete. You cannot delete the account you cannot delete your account, but you are an administrator, you can make changes to . Seagate Central User Guide 41 Figure 32: Seagate Central Settings Screen The following tables describe the contents of your Seagate Central in to any user account as well as remove accounts. Table 1: Setup Section Category General Description Sets the name of the Seagate Central settings screen. Administering Your Seagate Central Device Changing Seagate Central Drive Settings Changing or Removing a User...
... delete. You cannot delete the account you cannot delete your account, but you are an administrator, you can make changes to . Seagate Central User Guide 41 Figure 32: Seagate Central Settings Screen The following tables describe the contents of your Seagate Central in to any user account as well as remove accounts. Table 1: Setup Section Category General Description Sets the name of the Seagate Central settings screen. Administering Your Seagate Central Device Changing Seagate Central Drive Settings Changing or Removing a User...
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... the Seagate Central to the USB 2.0 port on the Seagate Central. Click Eject to factory default settings, click Restore. During the upgrade, the Seagate Central is available, click Update Now to download and install it back in. • To reset the Seagate Central to disconnect the USB drive from Seagate. Displays the device serial number and firmware version. Seagate Central User Guide 42 Displays information about the USB drive plugged in to set the system time manually. Updates the firmware on the drive. To restart, unplug Seagate Central and...
... the Seagate Central to the USB 2.0 port on the Seagate Central. Click Eject to factory default settings, click Restore. During the upgrade, the Seagate Central is available, click Update Now to download and install it back in. • To reset the Seagate Central to disconnect the USB drive from Seagate. Displays the device serial number and firmware version. Seagate Central User Guide 42 Displays information about the USB drive plugged in to set the system time manually. Updates the firmware on the drive. To restart, unplug Seagate Central and...
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... a Mac Computer Private Folder Is Not Accessible (Windows Only) If you still see the Logon Failure message, include the device name of a Seagate Central user, Windows prompts for Seagate Remote Access Not Received Check your Seagate Central. Figure 35: Entering User Name and Password for Seagate Central Activation Email for a user name and password when you try to open a private folder after opening a private folder belonging to a different user, Windows denies access to the Seagate Central Assistant. Seagate Central User Guide 44...
... a Mac Computer Private Folder Is Not Accessible (Windows Only) If you still see the Logon Failure message, include the device name of a Seagate Central user, Windows prompts for Seagate Remote Access Not Received Check your Seagate Central. Figure 35: Entering User Name and Password for Seagate Central Activation Email for a user name and password when you try to open a private folder after opening a private folder belonging to a different user, Windows denies access to the Seagate Central Assistant. Seagate Central User Guide 44...
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... Seagate Central is complete. Troubleshooting More Help Seagate Media Service is Busy or Operation Failed These messages may appear if you connect to your Seagate Central again. Seagate Central Does Not Appear in this guide, you have not found answers to your Seagate Remote Access account matches the password for a Seagate Central user. More Help If you can view a tutorial for the Seagate Central user (see page 39) and click the View Getting Started button. Seagate Central User Guide 45 9. Complete personalizing your Seagate Central ("Personalizing Your Seagate...
... Seagate Central is complete. Troubleshooting More Help Seagate Media Service is Busy or Operation Failed These messages may appear if you connect to your Seagate Central again. Seagate Central Does Not Appear in this guide, you have not found answers to your Seagate Remote Access account matches the password for a Seagate Central user. More Help If you can view a tutorial for the Seagate Central user (see page 39) and click the View Getting Started button. Seagate Central User Guide 45 9. Complete personalizing your Seagate Central ("Personalizing Your Seagate...
