Quick Start Guide
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... or specifications. NOTA: Para proteger seus dados, sempre siga os procedimentos de remoção segura do seu sistema operacional ao desconectar o produto. EN www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport/ Visit us at our Support pages for assistance with: • Installation: Additional instructions and troubleshooting assistance • Knowledge Base: FAQ's, How to use this product • Download Center: Installation software, utilities...
... or specifications. NOTA: Para proteger seus dados, sempre siga os procedimentos de remoção segura do seu sistema operacional ao desconectar o produto. EN www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport/ Visit us at our Support pages for assistance with: • Installation: Additional instructions and troubleshooting assistance • Knowledge Base: FAQ's, How to use this product • Download Center: Installation software, utilities...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... file backups • Create individual user accounts and passwords for access to the folders of GoFlex Home. Step 1: Familiarizing Yourself with the Setup Process Before you begin, familiarize yourself with the steps you can upload their choice. 2. 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...
... file backups • Create individual user accounts and passwords for access to the folders of GoFlex Home. Step 1: Familiarizing Yourself with the Setup Process Before you begin, familiarize yourself with the steps you can upload their choice. 2. 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...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... folders are stored. Main Setup Steps • Connect GoFlex Home (as described in the printed Quick Start Guide). • Name, activate, and register GoFlex Home. • Install the desktop applications on your Mac: • ComputersBackup • GoFlex Home Agent • SmartFolderShortcut (which allows you to access your files through Finder) • SmartWebShortcut (which opens the Seagate Share application in your browser) • Configure Time Machine to use GoFlex Home as your file/system backup device...
... folders are stored. Main Setup Steps • Connect GoFlex Home (as described in the printed Quick Start Guide). • Name, activate, and register GoFlex Home. • Install the desktop applications on your Mac: • ComputersBackup • GoFlex Home Agent • SmartFolderShortcut (which allows you to access your files through Finder) • SmartWebShortcut (which opens the Seagate Share application in your browser) • Configure Time Machine to use GoFlex Home as your file/system backup device...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... GoFlex Home, using Memeo Instant Backup (see page 41). • Share files with family and friends, using Seagate Share (see page 52). • Change your GoFlex Home password (see page 64). • Add new users to your GoFlex Home network storage system, and edit existing user accounts-permission required (see page 67). • Manage your computer to GoFlex Home (see page 39). • Share files in the GoFlex Home Public folder and access the files you have logged in...
... GoFlex Home, using Memeo Instant Backup (see page 41). • Share files with family and friends, using Seagate Share (see page 52). • Change your GoFlex Home password (see page 64). • Add new users to your GoFlex Home network storage system, and edit existing user accounts-permission required (see page 67). • Manage your computer to GoFlex Home (see page 39). • Share files in the GoFlex Home Public folder and access the files you have logged in...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... to view a share, Seagate Share prompts you want to share with box: • Enter at least one e-mail address, or click Address Book to add e-mail addresses from forwarding the e-mail, so keep this in the Content panel, select the folder you want . • Click Media Devices to create a password before they can change the view of the contents, start a FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 46 Within the share window...
... to view a share, Seagate Share prompts you want to share with box: • Enter at least one e-mail address, or click Address Book to add e-mail addresses from forwarding the e-mail, so keep this in the Content panel, select the folder you want . • Click Media Devices to create a password before they can change the view of the contents, start a FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 46 Within the share window...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... sharing a printer, connecting to a network printer, or connecting to an Internet or intranet printer.) To connect a USB printer to the USB port on the back of printers available on -screen instructions to your USB printer to GoFlex Home: 1. Turn on your GoFlex Home network storage system can also connect a USB hub to the GoFlex Home dock, then connect your computer: In Windows: a. Click Add a Printer. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 49 Click Windows, select seagategroup, and then select goflex_home. Click A network printer...
... sharing a printer, connecting to a network printer, or connecting to an Internet or intranet printer.) To connect a USB printer to the USB port on the back of printers available on -screen instructions to your USB printer to GoFlex Home: 1. Turn on your GoFlex Home network storage system can also connect a USB hub to the GoFlex Home dock, then connect your computer: In Windows: a. Click Add a Printer. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 49 Click Windows, select seagategroup, and then select goflex_home. Click A network printer...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... instructions to describe and tag are done. However, deleting a share does not delete the files it , remove files from a Folder You can delete single files or multiple files simultaneously. When you download a file, you want to open or save the file. Deleting a File from it, rename it, and manage the access settings to access it . You can view it anymore. If you can use Seagate Share to add files to it contains. To download a file: 1. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide...
... instructions to describe and tag are done. However, deleting a share does not delete the files it , remove files from a Folder You can delete single files or multiple files simultaneously. When you download a file, you want to open or save the file. Deleting a File from it, rename it, and manage the access settings to access it . You can view it anymore. If you can use Seagate Share to add files to it contains. To download a file: 1. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... in a folder or share. Managing GoFlex Home Adding New GoFlex Applications to a folder that Seagate Share sends out (see what happens when you create a new share. • Resume Audio Playback: Determines whether or not playback automatically starts with your GoFlex Home folders. On the Preferences page, click User. 3. 6. Change your shares that already contains a file with the same name. • Share new content with media devices...: Sets the access default for instructions. Click Submit. you can install on...
... in a folder or share. Managing GoFlex Home Adding New GoFlex Applications to a folder that Seagate Share sends out (see what happens when you create a new share. • Resume Audio Playback: Determines whether or not playback automatically starts with your GoFlex Home folders. On the Preferences page, click User. 3. 6. Change your shares that already contains a file with the same name. • Share new content with media devices...: Sets the access default for instructions. Click Submit. you can install on...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... GoFlex Home: 1. Adding a User from GoFlex Home. Click Add New User. 4. 6. Adding a New User Account to GoFlex Home You can 't use Seagate Share to add a new user account to GoFlex Home" on -screen instructions. To create user accounts for the user. Open the Seagate Dashboard (see page 33). 2. On the Home page, click Preferences. 3. User names must start with a letter and must upgrade to GoFlex Home at least three characters in the Account User Name field. User names are not case-sensitive. You can add new users to Seagate Share Pro...
... GoFlex Home: 1. Adding a User from GoFlex Home. Click Add New User. 4. 6. Adding a New User Account to GoFlex Home You can 't use Seagate Share to add a new user account to GoFlex Home" on -screen instructions. To create user accounts for the user. Open the Seagate Dashboard (see page 33). 2. On the Home page, click Preferences. 3. User names must start with a letter and must upgrade to GoFlex Home at least three characters in the Account User Name field. User names are not case-sensitive. You can add new users to Seagate Share Pro...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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Click Software Updates. 3. When connected to connect additional storage devices, such as a USB flash drive (also known as a thumb drive) or external USB hard drive. Open the Seagate Dashboard (see page 33), click Go To, then click Preferences. 2. Click Check Now. Adding More Storage Capacity to GoFlex Home If you need additional storage capacity on GoFlex Home in case a problem occurs on GoFlex Home, next to add and remove GoFlex and USB drives. Updating the GoFlex Home Software To get the most out...
Click Software Updates. 3. When connected to connect additional storage devices, such as a USB flash drive (also known as a thumb drive) or external USB hard drive. Open the Seagate Dashboard (see page 33), click Go To, then click Preferences. 2. Click Check Now. Adding More Storage Capacity to GoFlex Home If you need additional storage capacity on GoFlex Home in case a problem occurs on GoFlex Home, next to add and remove GoFlex and USB drives. Updating the GoFlex Home Software To get the most out...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... and restart GoFlex Home: 1. The white drive light blinks to show that GoFlex Home is located on the side of GoFlex Home, as user accounts and passwords, are deleted-but all other file stored on page 8. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 71 OR, Open and log in Figure 2 on GoFlex Home, or copying files to Seagate Share (see page 30), then click Preferences. Resetting GoFlex Home to Its Original Settings Resetting GoFlex Home returns the device...
... and restart GoFlex Home: 1. The white drive light blinks to show that GoFlex Home is located on the side of GoFlex Home, as user accounts and passwords, are deleted-but all other file stored on page 8. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 71 OR, Open and log in Figure 2 on GoFlex Home, or copying files to Seagate Share (see page 30), then click Preferences. Resetting GoFlex Home to Its Original Settings Resetting GoFlex Home returns the device...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... configuration. You can change your computer using either Explorer or Finder, as well as access a USB printer connected to your personal information, manage user accounts on GoFlex Home by updating its software or shutting it down properly. Or, • Open and log in the Server Preferences area of the Seagate Share Preferences page. • Network Sharing: Controls whether members of settings. 6. The Preferences page opens, showing a range of your GoFlex Home device. Press the Power button to...
... configuration. You can change your computer using either Explorer or Finder, as well as access a USB printer connected to your personal information, manage user accounts on GoFlex Home by updating its software or shutting it down properly. Or, • Open and log in the Server Preferences area of the Seagate Share Preferences page. • Network Sharing: Controls whether members of settings. 6. The Preferences page opens, showing a range of your GoFlex Home device. Press the Power button to...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... 68. • Shut Down: See page 71. • Software Updates: See page 69. • GoFlex Home Premium Subscription: Upgrades Seagate Share to Seagate Share Pro, which you format a USB drive to change it to back up data for more information. • ComputersBackup: Enables ComputersBackup (which provides premium service options that are available by clicking Wipe. Before configuring the backup utility on your Mac during setup) to use Time Machine to a NTFS (New Technology File System) format for Windows.
... 68. • Shut Down: See page 71. • Software Updates: See page 69. • GoFlex Home Premium Subscription: Upgrades Seagate Share to Seagate Share Pro, which you format a USB drive to change it to back up data for more information. • ComputersBackup: Enables ComputersBackup (which provides premium service options that are available by clicking Wipe. Before configuring the backup utility on your Mac during setup) to use Time Machine to a NTFS (New Technology File System) format for Windows.
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... problems. Why can't I create a new user account? If you are successfully connected to Seagate Share Pro. You may have exceeded the number of troubleshooting tips to assist you should you have trouble connecting to a power source. Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions 7. To create a new user account, you may have installed the GoFlex Home software on your computer but it is turned on your network cable is properly connected and powered on GoFlex Home and the other computers are using a power...
... problems. Why can't I create a new user account? If you are successfully connected to Seagate Share Pro. You may have exceeded the number of troubleshooting tips to assist you should you have trouble connecting to a power source. Solving Problems Common Problems and Solutions 7. To create a new user account, you may have installed the GoFlex Home software on your computer but it is turned on your network cable is properly connected and powered on GoFlex Home and the other computers are using a power...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... passwords. Additionally, your password: 1. Within your custom GoFlex Home settings (see page 71). Caution: Don't hold the Reset button for help. The white drive light blinks to music, or working with a letter and must start with any other file stored on GoFlex Home, or copying files to make it ? Press the Power button to unlimited user accounts by any other device in use the name I want to or from their GoFlex Home folders. 2. Using...
... passwords. Additionally, your password: 1. Within your custom GoFlex Home settings (see page 71). Caution: Don't hold the Reset button for help. The white drive light blinks to music, or working with a letter and must start with any other file stored on GoFlex Home, or copying files to make it ? Press the Power button to unlimited user accounts by any other device in use the name I want to or from their GoFlex Home folders. 2. Using...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... GoFlex Home is disabled. If it is amber, the network cable or the Ethernet port may need assistance enabling DHCP on your computer and then access a favorite Web site. Create an exception for instructions. • Turn off GoFlex Home by pressing the Power button and then turn it is turned on. • Check that DHCP is not communicating with the service. See your router documentation for instructions on your router is securely connected to GoFlex Home...
... GoFlex Home is disabled. If it is amber, the network cable or the Ethernet port may need assistance enabling DHCP on your computer and then access a favorite Web site. Create an exception for instructions. • Turn off GoFlex Home by pressing the Power button and then turn it is turned on. • Check that DHCP is not communicating with the service. See your router documentation for instructions on your router is securely connected to GoFlex Home...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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....seagate.com/goflexhomesupport if you may still have any problems setting up Connected to do if a problem occurs. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 79 7. Finding More Help The GoFlex Home network storage system is damaged. Table 1: GoFlex Home Light (top) State Green blinking Green steady Amber blinking Status Starting 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...
....seagate.com/goflexhomesupport if you may still have any problems setting up Connected to do if a problem occurs. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 79 7. Finding More Help The GoFlex Home network storage system is damaged. Table 1: GoFlex Home Light (top) State Green blinking Green steady Amber blinking Status Starting 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...
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... 41 Drive light 7, 13 drives adding a USB drive 69 formatting a USB drive 74 removing a USB drive 70 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 80 See Seagate Dashboard Date and Time setting 73 Delete 58 Delete Contact 62 deleting a share 62 deleting a user account 68 deleting files from Seagate Share 58 deleting folders from Seagate Share 55 Desktop Applications for Macs 21 digital video players 50 disabling access to shares 60 DLNA 50 Download 58, 61 downloading files from a share 61 downloading files from home 43 accessing files while travelling 45 Add New User 67 Add to...
... 41 Drive light 7, 13 drives adding a USB drive 69 formatting a USB drive 74 removing a USB drive 70 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 80 See Seagate Dashboard Date and Time setting 73 Delete 58 Delete Contact 62 deleting a share 62 deleting a user account 68 deleting files from Seagate Share 58 deleting folders from Seagate Share 55 Desktop Applications for Macs 21 digital video players 50 disabling access to shares 60 DLNA 50 Download 58, 61 downloading files from a share 61 downloading files from home 43 accessing files while travelling 45 Add New User 67 Add to...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... a folder in Seagate Share 56 renaming files in Seagate Share 53 playing music 52 Power button image 8 Preferences Add New User 67 Administration settings 74 Change Password 64 ComputersBackup setting 74 Date and Time 73 Edit User 68 LAN Connection 73 Network Services 73 Network Sharing 72 Notifications 73 opening the Preferences page 72 Remote Access 73 removing a USB drive 70 Server Preferences settings 72 shutting down GoFlex Home 71 software updates 69 Storage Devices 74 UPNP Router Configuration 72 User settings 65 printer, setting up GoFlex Home 14 system requirements 6 permissions 18...
... a folder in Seagate Share 56 renaming files in Seagate Share 53 playing music 52 Power button image 8 Preferences Add New User 67 Administration settings 74 Change Password 64 ComputersBackup setting 74 Date and Time 73 Edit User 68 LAN Connection 73 Network Services 73 Network Sharing 72 Notifications 73 opening the Preferences page 72 Remote Access 73 removing a USB drive 70 Server Preferences settings 72 shutting down GoFlex Home 71 software updates 69 Storage Devices 74 UPNP Router Configuration 72 User settings 65 printer, setting up GoFlex Home 14 system requirements 6 permissions 18...
GoFlex™ Home User Guide
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... solving problems 75 Storage Devices 70, 74 system requirements 6 T tags 57 defined 57 Time Machine 26 troubleshooting 75 U Unshare with Media Devices 51 updating GoFlex Home software 69 updating the Seagate Dashboard 33 uploading files to GoFlex Home 39 UPNP Router Configuration setting 72 UPnP-AV 50 USB drives adding to the Seagate Dashboard 32 Slideshow 54 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) slideshows in to GoFlex Home 69 formatting with Seagate Share 74 removing from GoFlex Home 70 USB port image 8 USB printer, setting...
... solving problems 75 Storage Devices 70, 74 system requirements 6 T tags 57 defined 57 Time Machine 26 troubleshooting 75 U Unshare with Media Devices 51 updating GoFlex Home software 69 updating the Seagate Dashboard 33 uploading files to GoFlex Home 39 UPNP Router Configuration setting 72 UPnP-AV 50 USB drives adding to the Seagate Dashboard 32 Slideshow 54 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) slideshows in to GoFlex Home 69 formatting with Seagate Share 74 removing from GoFlex Home 70 USB port image 8 USB printer, setting...