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...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Quantitative usage examples for data storage. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are for formatting and other trademarks or ...based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide © 2011 Seagate Technology LLC. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for illustrative purposes....
...trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Quantitative usage examples for data storage. Seagate Technology LLC 920 Disc Drive Scotts Valley CA 95066 U.S.A. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are for formatting and other trademarks or ...based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Seagate reserves the right to hard drive capacity. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide © 2011 Seagate Technology LLC. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for illustrative purposes....
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... for GoFlex Home 26 Step 6: Setting Up More Mac Computers 28 Next Steps 29 4. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Contents 1. Mac 21 Step 1: Familiarizing Yourself with GoFlex Home 30 Opening the Seagate Dashboard 30 Opening Seagate Share 33 Getting to Know Your GoFlex Home Folders 38 Copying Your Files to GoFlex Home 39 Backing Up Your Files to GoFlex Home 41 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version...
... for GoFlex Home 26 Step 6: Setting Up More Mac Computers 28 Next Steps 29 4. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Contents 1. Mac 21 Step 1: Familiarizing Yourself with GoFlex Home 30 Opening the Seagate Dashboard 30 Opening Seagate Share 33 Getting to Know Your GoFlex Home Folders 38 Copying Your Files to GoFlex Home 39 Backing Up Your Files to GoFlex Home 41 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version...
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... Seagate Share 52 Playing Music 52 Playing Movies and Videos 53 Enjoying Your Photos 53 Managing Files and Folders 55 Managing Your Shares 58 Accessing Your GoFlex Home Files Using FTP 63 6. Solving Problems 75 Common Problems and Solutions 75 Decoding the GoFlex Home Lights 79 Finding More Help 79 Index 80 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide...
... Seagate Share 52 Playing Music 52 Playing Movies and Videos 53 Enjoying Your Photos 53 Managing Files and Folders 55 Managing Your Shares 58 Accessing Your GoFlex Home Files Using FTP 63 6. Solving Problems 75 Common Problems and Solutions 75 Decoding the GoFlex Home Lights 79 Finding More Help 79 Index 80 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide...
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... in the home by simply connecting it to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport Note: Some of your files in one external drive for all of the features described in the world. For information not found in this User Guide are clearly marked. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version ...access your files from anywhere in this guide and for using Seagate Share, a Web-based application that describe Windows-only features are available only on GoFlex Home over the Internet, as well as connecting to your home. This User Guide also provides detailed instructions for the most...
... in the home by simply connecting it to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport Note: Some of your files in one external drive for all of the features described in the world. For information not found in this User Guide are clearly marked. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version ...access your files from anywhere in this guide and for using Seagate Share, a Web-based application that describe Windows-only features are available only on GoFlex Home over the Internet, as well as connecting to your home. This User Guide also provides detailed instructions for the most...
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FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 6 However, if you have a business-grade router in your home, you need to adjust its network settings. 1. Introduction System Requirements System Requirements To set up and use GoFlex Home, you may need : • Home network (also called a Local Area Network, ...system • Internet Explorer® 6 or later, Firefox® 2.x or later, or Chrome 4.x or later Web browser Mac computers accessing GoFlex Home require: • Mac OS® X 10.4 or later operating system • Safari® 3.1 or later Web browser To use the...
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 6 However, if you have a business-grade router in your home, you need to adjust its network settings. 1. Introduction System Requirements System Requirements To set up and use GoFlex Home, you may need : • Home network (also called a Local Area Network, ...system • Internet Explorer® 6 or later, Firefox® 2.x or later, or Chrome 4.x or later Web browser Mac computers accessing GoFlex Home require: • Mac OS® X 10.4 or later operating system • Safari® 3.1 or later Web browser To use the...
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... and ready for use. • Amber blinking: GoFlex Home is not connected to the network. • Drive Light: Provides information about the drive's current state: • White steady: GoFlex drive is installed in dock and ready for use. • White off: GoFlex drive is not installed or is experiencing a problem. 1. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 7
... and ready for use. • Amber blinking: GoFlex Home is not connected to the network. • Drive Light: Provides information about the drive's current state: • White steady: GoFlex drive is installed in dock and ready for use. • White off: GoFlex drive is not installed or is experiencing a problem. 1. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 7
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... one place. • User Accounts: Up to Seagate Share Pro. See page 9 for more information). Introduction Special Features of GoFlex Home • Instant Backup: GoFlex Home protects your important files with everyone on your digital content from another portable entertainment device, such as a drive or printer. • Reset Button: Resets the GoFlex Home password; FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 8 1.
... one place. • User Accounts: Up to Seagate Share Pro. See page 9 for more information). Introduction Special Features of GoFlex Home • Instant Backup: GoFlex Home protects your important files with everyone on your digital content from another portable entertainment device, such as a drive or printer. • Reset Button: Resets the GoFlex Home password; FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 8 1.
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... Pro in the future, you connect a printer to GoFlex Home for more storage space. Introduction Special Features of GoFlex Home's features (Windows only). • Easy Expansion: If you to Seagate Share Pro, which provides premium service options that one printer. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 9 1. You can purchase a Premium Backup software upgrade from that are available...
... Pro in the future, you connect a printer to GoFlex Home for more storage space. Introduction Special Features of GoFlex Home's features (Windows only). • Easy Expansion: If you to Seagate Share Pro, which provides premium service options that one printer. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 9 1. You can purchase a Premium Backup software upgrade from that are available...
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... UPnP is tracked or stored by default. Your data is enabled on your router. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 10 Your data remains safe and secure on your GoFlex Home are authenticated and forced through the Seagate Share central server and the recipient's Web browser or mobile device; See www.axentra.com/en/support...
... UPnP is tracked or stored by default. Your data is enabled on your router. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 10 Your data remains safe and secure on your GoFlex Home are authenticated and forced through the Seagate Share central server and the recipient's Web browser or mobile device; See www.axentra.com/en/support...
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... user accounts and passwords for everyone on GoFlex Home for you during setup, three folders are automatically created on your home network. • A Personal folder that only you create for complete instructions. 2. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 11 Setting Up GoFlex Home - GoFlex Home ... stored. 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 household...
... user accounts and passwords for everyone on GoFlex Home for you during setup, three folders are automatically created on your home network. • A Personal folder that only you create for complete instructions. 2. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 11 Setting Up GoFlex Home - GoFlex Home ... stored. 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 household...
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... 2. Ensure the Power button on GoFlex Home. Windows Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home 1. Unpack the box and ensure you begin, then connect GoFlex Home: a. b. 2. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to your router and to the power port on the GoFlex Home dock is in Off Position Figure 4: Connecting the Cables FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 12
... 2. Ensure the Power button on GoFlex Home. Windows Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home 1. Unpack the box and ensure you begin, then connect GoFlex Home: a. b. 2. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to your router and to the power port on the GoFlex Home dock is in Off Position Figure 4: Connecting the Cables FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 12
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... 4. See "Solving Problems" on the drive until it 's blinking amber, GoFlex Home either can't connect to the On position. c. Wait for more help. if it clicks into place. 2. b. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 13 Align the connector on the front of the drive with the... drive. Gently press down on page 75 for the lights on the bottom of GoFlex Home to fully start up; Connect the drive to the ...
... 4. See "Solving Problems" on the drive until it 's blinking amber, GoFlex Home either can't connect to the On position. c. Wait for more help. if it clicks into place. 2. b. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 13 Align the connector on the front of the drive with the... drive. Gently press down on page 75 for the lights on the bottom of GoFlex Home to fully start up; Connect the drive to the ...
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..., then insert the GoFlex Home Installation CD. Figure 7: Adding Device Information FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 14 A setup wizard opens. When the software is complete, click Finish, then continue with "Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home". Setting Up GoFlex Home - This may take...If you need to install the Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup software applications. 4. TIP: If the Setup wizard doesn't open automatically, open Explorer, navigate to download the installation software. 2. Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home TIP: Before you continue, make...
..., then insert the GoFlex Home Installation CD. Figure 7: Adding Device Information FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 14 A setup wizard opens. When the software is complete, click Finish, then continue with "Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home". Setting Up GoFlex Home - This may take...If you need to install the Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup software applications. 4. TIP: If the Setup wizard doesn't open automatically, open Explorer, navigate to download the installation software. 2. Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home TIP: Before you continue, make...
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... and password. Click Next. Windows Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home If your Seagate Share Pro subscription is available. GoFlex Home is a problem with a letter and must include one number. You will receive a system message if there is activated, and the Account Information screen opens. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 15 If the Product Key hasn't been...
... and password. Click Next. Windows Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home If your Seagate Share Pro subscription is available. GoFlex Home is a problem with a letter and must include one number. You will receive a system message if there is activated, and the Account Information screen opens. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 15 If the Product Key hasn't been...
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Setting Up GoFlex Home - Select your country and enter an e-mail address for registration purposes, then click Next. 2. GoFlex Home is named, activated, and ready to use. Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home Figure 9: Registering GoFlex Home 5. Windows The Registration screen opens. Figure 10: Setup Complete FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 16
Setting Up GoFlex Home - Select your country and enter an e-mail address for registration purposes, then click Next. 2. GoFlex Home is named, activated, and ready to use. Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home Figure 9: Registering GoFlex Home 5. Windows The Registration screen opens. Figure 10: Setup Complete FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 16
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... accounts (and add other useful GoFlex Home features) by adding user accounts for more information. 7. See "About Seagate Share Pro" on page 9 for other members of the Seagate Dashboard, click Add Users. panel of your household (see page 19). FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 17 In the How to GoFlex Home: 1. Step 5: Adding a User to GoFlex Home Everyone who needs access to...
... accounts (and add other useful GoFlex Home features) by adding user accounts for more information. 7. See "About Seagate Share Pro" on page 9 for other members of the Seagate Dashboard, click Add Users. panel of your household (see page 19). FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 17 In the How to GoFlex Home: 1. Step 5: Adding a User to GoFlex Home Everyone who needs access to...
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... the members of them yourself so that only they store in case a password is forgotten or another issue arises. Select Allow this person to GoFlex Home Figure 12: Creating Additional User Accounts 2. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 18 Step 5: Adding a User to be at least six characters long and must be able to continue creating...
... the members of them yourself so that only they store in case a password is forgotten or another issue arises. Select Allow this person to GoFlex Home Figure 12: Creating Additional User Accounts 2. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 18 Step 5: Adding a User to be at least six characters long and must be able to continue creating...
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... GoFlex Home features) by subscribing to GoFlex Home: 1. Note: If you must install the GoFlex Home software-Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup. (GoFlex Home includes access to five GoFlex Home user accounts for people/computers on page 19. Step 6: Adding PCs to GoFlex Home Note: You can create up GoFlex Home on a computer or device without a CD-ROM drive, go to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport to GoFlex Home...
... GoFlex Home features) by subscribing to GoFlex Home: 1. Note: If you must install the GoFlex Home software-Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup. (GoFlex Home includes access to five GoFlex Home user accounts for people/computers on page 19. Step 6: Adding PCs to GoFlex Home Note: You can create up GoFlex Home on a computer or device without a CD-ROM drive, go to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport to GoFlex Home...
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... selected files with friends and family (see page 45). • Set up additional computers by choosing their user name and entering their password, then clicking Log In & Launch Seagate Dashboard. Have the computer's regular user log in this section until you can add more information. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 20 Windows Next Steps 3.
... selected files with friends and family (see page 45). • Set up additional computers by choosing their user name and entering their password, then clicking Log In & Launch Seagate Dashboard. Have the computer's regular user log in this section until you can add more information. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 20 Windows Next Steps 3.
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... and configure Time Machine on other files to GoFlex Home" on your home network (or set up GoFlex Home is complete, each user account you to access your files through Finder) • SmartWebShortcut (which opens the Seagate Share application in the printed Quick Start Guide). • Name, activate, and register GoFlex Home. • Install the desktop applications on your household...
... and configure Time Machine on other files to GoFlex Home" on your home network (or set up GoFlex Home is complete, each user account you to access your files through Finder) • SmartWebShortcut (which opens the Seagate Share application in the printed Quick Start Guide). • Name, activate, and register GoFlex Home. • Install the desktop applications on your household...