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... storage. All rights reserved. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide © 2011 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. When referring to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. Seagate reserves the right to hard ... or TB, equals one of the listed capacity is used for various applications are the property of Seagate Technology LLC, or one thousand billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. In addition, some of its affiliates...
... storage. All rights reserved. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide © 2011 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and FreeAgent are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. When referring to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. Seagate reserves the right to hard ... or TB, equals one of the listed capacity is used for various applications are the property of Seagate Technology LLC, or one thousand billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. In addition, some of its affiliates...
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Windows 11 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 2) 3 Getting Started with the Setup Process 11 Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home 12 Step 3: Installing the Software 14...
Windows 11 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 2) 3 Getting Started with the Setup Process 11 Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home 12 Step 3: Installing the Software 14...
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...Solutions 75 Decoding the GoFlex Home Lights 79 Finding More Help 79 Index 80 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 4 Enjoying and Managing Your Files in 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. Managing GoFlex Home 64 Changing Your Own GoFlex Home Password 64 Customizing Your GoFlex Home...
...Solutions 75 Decoding the GoFlex Home Lights 79 Finding More Help 79 Index 80 FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 4 Enjoying and Managing Your Files in 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. Managing GoFlex Home 64 Changing Your Own GoFlex Home Password 64 Customizing Your GoFlex Home...
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... files with every computer in the world. 1. Introduction The FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home network storage system lets you can begin wirelessly accessing files and streaming photos, music and movies to your home. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 5 This User Guide also provides... described in just minutes, you can easily store all the computers in your files on GoFlex Home. Sections of your files in one external drive for using Seagate Share, a Web-based application that describe Windows-only features are available only on every ...
... files with every computer in the world. 1. Introduction The FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home network storage system lets you can begin wirelessly accessing files and streaming photos, music and movies to your home. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 5 This User Guide also provides... described in just minutes, you can easily store all the computers in your files on GoFlex Home. Sections of your files in one external drive for using Seagate Share, a Web-based application that describe Windows-only features are available only on every ...
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1. 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. 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 ...
1. 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. 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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... to Know GoFlex Home Getting to Know GoFlex Home GoFlex Drive GoFlex Home Drive Dock Drive Light GoFlex Home Indicator Light Figure 1: GoFlex Home Front • GoFlex Home Drive Dock: Compatible with any FreeAgent GoFlex Home or GoFlex Desk drives • GoFlex Home Drive: Provides 1 TB, 2 TB or 3 TB of storage space (depending on your model) • GoFlex Home Indicator Light: Provides information about GoFlex Home's current state: • Green blinking: GoFlex Home is starting...
... to Know GoFlex Home Getting to Know GoFlex Home GoFlex Drive GoFlex Home Drive Dock Drive Light GoFlex Home Indicator Light Figure 1: GoFlex Home Front • GoFlex Home Drive Dock: Compatible with any FreeAgent GoFlex Home or GoFlex Desk drives • GoFlex Home Drive: Provides 1 TB, 2 TB or 3 TB of storage space (depending on your model) • GoFlex Home Indicator Light: Provides information about GoFlex Home's current state: • Green blinking: GoFlex Home is starting...
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FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 8 1. Special Features of GoFlex Home Power Port Power Button Ethernet Port and Lights Reset Button USB Port Figure 2: GoFlex Home Back • Power Button: Turns GoFlex Home on your home network. and Mac-compatible files all in one place. •...174;-compatible for Mac computers. • Centralized Storage: GoFlex Home is a central location for storing digital media (music, photos, movies) and other household files you want to Seagate Share Pro. resets GoFlex Home to any USB storage device, such as an iPad...
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 8 1. Special Features of GoFlex Home Power Port Power Button Ethernet Port and Lights Reset Button USB Port Figure 2: GoFlex Home Back • Power Button: Turns GoFlex Home on your home network. and Mac-compatible files all in one place. •...174;-compatible for Mac computers. • Centralized Storage: GoFlex Home is a central location for storing digital media (music, photos, movies) and other household files you want to Seagate Share Pro. resets GoFlex Home to any USB storage device, such as an iPad...
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... to back up an unlimited number of your GoFlex Home photos. • Secure remote access to GoFlex Home with an upgrade to Seagate Share Pro, which provides premium service options that allows you to enjoy the digital media files stored on your latest shared files, such as a FreeAgent GoFlex TV, from where you can access all of...
... to back up an unlimited number of your GoFlex Home photos. • Secure remote access to GoFlex Home with an upgrade to Seagate Share Pro, which provides premium service options that allows you to enjoy the digital media files stored on your latest shared files, such as a FreeAgent GoFlex TV, from where you can access all of...
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Introduction About Security About Security The Seagate Share feature provides remote access to your files and allows you to share your content with whom you choose to share. however, none of macros or code from arbitrary third parties. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 10 ...1. If UPnP is enabled on your router, the data you choose when sharing, no copies from the Seagate Share central server are private by the central server during or after the process. The GoFlex Home hardware and...
Introduction About Security About Security The Seagate Share feature provides remote access to your files and allows you to share your content with whom you choose to share. however, none of macros or code from arbitrary third parties. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 10 ...1. If UPnP is enabled on your router, the data you choose when sharing, no copies from the Seagate Share central server are private by the central server during or after the process. The GoFlex Home hardware and...
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...GoFlex Home - 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 everyone on your home network. • Install the software on the other files to GoFlex Home by everyone on your home...Files to the folders of GoFlex Home. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 11 Once setup is easy. See "Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home" on your home network to all your ...
...GoFlex Home - 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 everyone on your home network. • Install the software on the other files to GoFlex Home by everyone on your home...Files to the folders of GoFlex Home. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 11 Once setup is easy. See "Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home" on your home network to all your ...
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... Contents 2. Ensure the Power button on the GoFlex Home dock is in Off Position Figure 4: Connecting the Cables FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 12 Connect the supplied power adapter (DC 12V) to a power outlet and to the Ethernet port on GoFlex Home. Windows Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home 1. Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to your...
... Contents 2. Ensure the Power button on the GoFlex Home dock is in Off Position Figure 4: Connecting the Cables FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 12 Connect the supplied power adapter (DC 12V) to a power outlet and to the Ethernet port on GoFlex Home. Windows Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home 1. Connect the supplied Ethernet cable to your...
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... the Power button. Drive Light: Solid white when ready GoFlex Home Light: Solid green when ready Figure 6: GoFlex Home Lights If the GoFlex Home light is not solid green, wait about two minutes to make sure that GoFlex Home has had a chance to the On position. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 13 Align the connector on the bottom...
... the Power button. Drive Light: Solid white when ready GoFlex Home Light: Solid green when ready Figure 6: GoFlex Home Lights If the GoFlex Home light is not solid green, wait about two minutes to make sure that GoFlex Home has had a chance to the On position. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 13 Align the connector on the bottom...
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... Information FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 14 Windows Step 3: Installing the Software Step 3: Installing the Software 1. TIP: If the Setup wizard doesn't open automatically, open Explorer, navigate to install the Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup software applications. 4. When the software is complete, click Finish, then continue with "Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home...
... Information FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 14 Windows Step 3: Installing the Software Step 3: Installing the Software 1. TIP: If the Setup wizard doesn't open automatically, open Explorer, navigate to install the Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup software applications. 4. When the software is complete, click Finish, then continue with "Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home...
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... that can use letters, numbers, dashes, dots, and underscores. Windows Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home If your Seagate Share Pro subscription is available. Enter a name for yourself by entering a user name and password. Passwords are not allowed. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 15 If the Product Key hasn't been entered automatically, find it...
... that can use letters, numbers, dashes, dots, and underscores. Windows Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home If your Seagate Share Pro subscription is available. Enter a name for yourself by entering a user name and password. Passwords are not allowed. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 15 If the Product Key hasn't been entered automatically, find it...
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Figure 10: Setup Complete FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 16 2. Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home Figure 9: Registering GoFlex Home 5. Select your country and enter an e-mail address for registration purposes, then click Next. GoFlex Home is named, activated, and ready to use. Windows The Registration screen opens. Setting Up GoFlex Home -
Figure 10: Setup Complete FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 16 2. Step 4: Setting Up GoFlex Home Figure 9: Registering GoFlex Home 5. Select your country and enter an e-mail address for registration purposes, then click Next. GoFlex Home is named, activated, and ready to use. Windows The Registration screen opens. Setting Up GoFlex Home -
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... Seagate Share Pro. panel of GoFlex Home's features. See page 30 for more information. 7. See "About Seagate Share Pro" on page 9 for more information. Continue setting up GoFlex Home for your GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 19). TIP: You can access all of the Seagate Dashboard, click Add Users. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 17 2. Setting Up GoFlex Home...
... Seagate Share Pro. panel of GoFlex Home's features. See page 30 for more information. 7. See "About Seagate Share Pro" on page 9 for more information. Continue setting up GoFlex Home for your GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 19). TIP: You can access all of the Seagate Dashboard, click Add Users. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 17 2. Setting Up GoFlex Home...
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...files they can act as the home network manager in their own passwords, but enter and keep track of your household enter their computer is created, and the person can 't use the same user name twice on GoFlex Home. 3. Click Add User. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 18... 2. For instance, you . 5. Click Add Another User to do the same home network manager tasks as their own passwords in private, so that you...
...files they can act as the home network manager in their own passwords, but enter and keep track of your household enter their computer is created, and the person can 't use the same user name twice on GoFlex Home. 3. Click Add User. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 18... 2. For instance, you . 5. Click Add Another User to do the same home network manager tasks as their own passwords in private, so that you...
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... installed, the GoFlex Home setup wizard opens automatically. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Power on the PC you must install the GoFlex Home software-Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup. (GoFlex Home includes access to Memeo Instant Backup for up to three computers.) You can create up GoFlex Home on page 19. Figure 13: Adding Another Computer FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version...
... installed, the GoFlex Home setup wizard opens automatically. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Power on the PC you must install the GoFlex Home software-Seagate Dashboard and Memeo Instant Backup. (GoFlex Home includes access to Memeo Instant Backup for up to three computers.) You can create up GoFlex Home on page 19. Figure 13: Adding Another Computer FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version...
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... of your GoFlex Home network storage system (as required). FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 20 Your GoFlex Home network storage system is set up and ready to GoFlex Home from home and while travelling (see page 43 and page 45). • Share selected files with GoFlex Home" on page 30 • "Enjoying and Managing Your Files in Seagate Share" on...
... of your GoFlex Home network storage system (as required). FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 20 Your GoFlex Home network storage system is set up and ready to GoFlex Home from home and while travelling (see page 43 and page 45). • Share selected files with GoFlex Home" on page 30 • "Enjoying and Managing Your Files in Seagate Share" on...
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...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. • Install the desktop applications and ...-see . • A Backup folder that GoFlex Home creates automatically for complete instructions. 3. See "Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home" on your own user account and password during setup. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 21 Understanding GoFlex Home's Automatic Folder Creation When you during setup,...
...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. • Install the desktop applications and ...-see . • A Backup folder that GoFlex Home creates automatically for complete instructions. 3. See "Step 2: Connecting GoFlex Home" on your own user account and password during setup. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 21 Understanding GoFlex Home's Automatic Folder Creation When you during setup,...