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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 (Version 2) 4 Accessing and Enjoying Your Files on Your Home Network 43 Accessing and Enjoying Your Files When You're Away from Home 45 Sharing Your Files with Friends and Family 45 Setting...
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 (Version 2) 4 Accessing and Enjoying Your Files on Your Home Network 43 Accessing and Enjoying Your Files When You're Away from Home 45 Sharing Your Files with Friends and Family 45 Setting...
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... simply connecting it to access your files on computers running the Windows operating system. Introduction The FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home network storage system lets you use GoFlex Home to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport Note: Some of the guide that allows you can share a printer with friends and family. Sections of the features described in the world. ...
... simply connecting it to access your files on computers running the Windows operating system. Introduction The FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home network storage system lets you use GoFlex Home to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport Note: Some of the guide that allows you can share a printer with friends and family. Sections of the features described in the world. ...
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... 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 up. • Green steady: GoFlex Home is connected to the network and...
... 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 up. • Green steady: GoFlex Home is connected to the network and...
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... files you want to Seagate Share Pro. 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 can access GoFlex Home. (You can upgrade ... • Centralized Storage: GoFlex Home is a central location for more information.) • Remote Access: GoFlex Home provides access to any USB storage device, such as an iPad®. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 8 You can even access GoFlex Home from another portable ...
... files you want to Seagate Share Pro. 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 can access GoFlex Home. (You can upgrade ... • Centralized Storage: GoFlex Home is a central location for more information.) • Remote Access: GoFlex Home provides access to any USB storage device, such as an iPad®. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 8 You can even access GoFlex Home from another portable ...
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... media device, such as a FreeAgent GoFlex TV, from GoFlex Home. (DLNA stands for more than three PCs to your Seagate Dashboard. See page 72 for even more storage space. Seagate Share Pro includes: • Access to GoFlex Home and Seagate Share for an unlimited number of...GoFlex Home, everyone on your home network can easily remove and replace the drive in GoFlex Home-no tools required. Introduction Special Features of GoFlex Home's features (Windows only). • Easy Expansion: If you can wirelessly print from the Application Store on your GoFlex Home. About Seagate...
... media device, such as a FreeAgent GoFlex TV, from GoFlex Home. (DLNA stands for more than three PCs to your Seagate Dashboard. See page 72 for even more storage space. Seagate Share Pro includes: • Access to GoFlex Home and Seagate Share for an unlimited number of...GoFlex Home, everyone on your home network can easily remove and replace the drive in GoFlex Home-no tools required. Introduction Special Features of GoFlex Home's features (Windows only). • Easy Expansion: If you can wirelessly print from the Application Store on your GoFlex Home. About Seagate...
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... GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 19). In the How to GoFlex Home: 1. panel of GoFlex Home's features. Windows 6. Your GoFlex Home includes five user accounts. To add new user accounts to ... Click Launch Seagate Dashboard. Step 5: Adding a User to GoFlex Home Everyone who needs access to Seagate Share Pro. The Seagate Dashboard opens. See "About Seagate Share Pro" on page 9 for more information. FreeAgent® GoFlex...
... GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 19). In the How to GoFlex Home: 1. panel of GoFlex Home's features. Windows 6. Your GoFlex Home includes five user accounts. To add new user accounts to ... Click Launch Seagate Dashboard. Step 5: Adding a User to GoFlex Home Everyone who needs access to Seagate Share Pro. The Seagate Dashboard opens. See "About Seagate Share Pro" on page 9 for more information. FreeAgent® GoFlex...
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...with a letter and must include one number. Enter and confirm a password for your GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 19). 6. The user account is created, and the person can 't use the same user name twice on GoFlex Home. 3. Enter a user name. TIP: When entering passwords, balance convenience and security ...user to create, modify, and delete user accounts if you . 5. 2. Windows The Add Users window opens. You can begin using GoFlex Home as soon as you want this section), or click Done. Click Add User. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 18
...with a letter and must include one number. Enter and confirm a password for your GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 19). 6. The user account is created, and the person can 't use the same user name twice on GoFlex Home. 3. Enter a user name. TIP: When entering passwords, balance convenience and security ...user to create, modify, and delete user accounts if you . 5. 2. Windows The Add Users window opens. You can begin using GoFlex Home as soon as you want this section), or click Done. Click Add User. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 18
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... More Mac Computers" on your GoFlex Home network storage system, you 're done creating user accounts, continue with GoFlex Home. When it finds and connects your GoFlex Home. Windows Step 6: Adding PCs to GoFlex Home, the Log-in screen opens. Figure 13: Adding Another Computer FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 19 Setting Up GoFlex Home - See "About Seagate Share Pro" on page 9 for...
... More Mac Computers" on your GoFlex Home network storage system, you 're done creating user accounts, continue with GoFlex Home. When it finds and connects your GoFlex Home. Windows Step 6: Adding PCs to GoFlex Home, the Log-in screen opens. Figure 13: Adding Another Computer FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 19 Setting Up GoFlex Home - See "About Seagate Share Pro" on page 9 for...
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... page 9 for more user accounts and computers, enable access to GoFlex Home from your computer to your GoFlex Home network storage system (as required). See "About Seagate Share Pro" and "About Premium Backup" on your computer (see page 49). FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 20 Your GoFlex Home network storage system is set up additional computers by choosing their user name...
... page 9 for more user accounts and computers, enable access to GoFlex Home from your computer to your GoFlex Home network storage system (as required). See "About Seagate Share Pro" and "About Premium Backup" on your computer (see page 49). FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 20 Your GoFlex Home network storage system is set up additional computers by choosing their user name...
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... Mac Computers Now that your GoFlex Home device is complete on the computer and insert the GoFlex Home Installation CD. The Welcome screen opens. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 28 Mac The Time Machine Walkthrough screen opens. Step 6: Setting Up More Mac Computers Figure 23: Logging in to your GoFlex Home network storage system. Power on this computer...
... Mac Computers Now that your GoFlex Home device is complete on the computer and insert the GoFlex Home Installation CD. The Welcome screen opens. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 28 Mac The Time Machine Walkthrough screen opens. Step 6: Setting Up More Mac Computers Figure 23: Logging in to your GoFlex Home network storage system. Power on this computer...
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...(Optional), then follow the steps in Seagate Share" on page 52 • "Managing GoFlex Home" on page 26. 6. Repeat the steps in "Step 4: Installing GoFlex Home Desktop Applications" on page 25. 5. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Double-click GoFlex Home Setup to use. Your GoFlex Home network storage system is now fully set up a... and enjoy your files from your computer to your GoFlex Home folders (see page 39). • Learn how to each member of this section until you can add more information. Mac Next Steps 2. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 29
...(Optional), then follow the steps in Seagate Share" on page 52 • "Managing GoFlex Home" on page 26. 6. Repeat the steps in "Step 4: Installing GoFlex Home Desktop Applications" on page 25. 5. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Double-click GoFlex Home Setup to use. Your GoFlex Home network storage system is now fully set up a... and enjoy your files from your computer to your GoFlex Home folders (see page 39). • Learn how to each member of this section until you can add more information. Mac Next Steps 2. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 29
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... FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 32 You don't need to log in each time you gain access to your GoFlex Home network storage system-permission required (see page 64). • Try new applications for free from your computer to your GoFlex Home network storage system... 1. Getting Started with GoFlex Home Opening the Seagate Dashboard The Seagate Dashboard Features From the Dashboard, you can log in to GoFlex Home as yourself, you open the Dashboard. Open the Seagate Dashboard on someone else is already logged in the GoFlex Home Public folder and access ...
... FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 32 You don't need to log in each time you gain access to your GoFlex Home network storage system-permission required (see page 64). • Try new applications for free from your computer to your GoFlex Home network storage system... 1. Getting Started with GoFlex Home Opening the Seagate Dashboard The Seagate Dashboard Features From the Dashboard, you can log in to GoFlex Home as yourself, you open the Dashboard. Open the Seagate Dashboard on someone else is already logged in the GoFlex Home Public folder and access ...
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... connecting to an Internet or intranet printer.) To connect a USB printer to complete the connection. Use a high-quality USB cable (not included) to connect your GoFlex Home network storage system can also connect a USB hub to the share, and deletes them from a central location. When the wizard opens, click Next. On a Mac: a. Go to... Add. Click Windows, select seagategroup, and then select goflex_home. d. Choose the option Select a driver to System Preferences, click Print & Fax, then click the plus sign (+). FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 49
... connecting to an Internet or intranet printer.) To connect a USB printer to complete the connection. Use a high-quality USB cable (not included) to connect your GoFlex Home network storage system can also connect a USB hub to the share, and deletes them from a central location. When the wizard opens, click Next. On a Mac: a. Go to... Add. Click Windows, select seagategroup, and then select goflex_home. d. Choose the option Select a driver to System Preferences, click Print & Fax, then click the plus sign (+). FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 49
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... 's connected to GoFlex Home will be using it was physically or wirelessly connected. You can be: • A gaming console • A digital video player (such as FreeAgent Theater+ or FreeAgent GoFlex TV) • A TiVo® DVR (Seagate Share Pro only) • A digital photo frame • An iTunes® client • An IP television • A networked sound system (such...
... 's connected to GoFlex Home will be using it was physically or wirelessly connected. You can be: • A gaming console • A digital video player (such as FreeAgent Theater+ or FreeAgent GoFlex TV) • A TiVo® DVR (Seagate Share Pro only) • A digital photo frame • An iTunes® client • An IP television • A networked sound system (such...
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.... 2. To customize your preferred language. Managing GoFlex Home Once your GoFlex Home network storage system has been set up, you can customize your GoFlex Home account by someone with a user account that includes permission to change your personal GoFlex Home settings, add new applications to GoFlex Home from the Seagate Share application or FTP connection. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 64 If you...
.... 2. To customize your preferred language. Managing GoFlex Home Once your GoFlex Home network storage system has been set up, you can customize your GoFlex Home account by someone with a user account that includes permission to change your personal GoFlex Home settings, add new applications to GoFlex Home from the Seagate Share application or FTP connection. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 64 If you...
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... the applications available from Seagate that appears whenever you open Seagate Share. • Reset all 'Do not show again' prompts: Re-enables the help windows you like. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 65 In addition to access new shares; Managing GoFlex Home Adding New GoFlex Applications to access new ... Resume Audio Playback: Determines whether or not playback automatically starts with media devices...: Sets the access default for remote access to your GoFlex Home network storage system to Your Computer 2. Your settings are updated.
... the applications available from Seagate that appears whenever you open Seagate Share. • Reset all 'Do not show again' prompts: Re-enables the help windows you like. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 65 In addition to access new shares; Managing GoFlex Home Adding New GoFlex Applications to access new ... Resume Audio Playback: Determines whether or not playback automatically starts with media devices...: Sets the access default for remote access to your GoFlex Home network storage system to Your Computer 2. Your settings are updated.
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..., if you must use the same user name twice on GoFlex Home. 5. This name can be at any time. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 67 See page 67. panel, click Add Users. 3. Adding a User from Seagate Share To add a new user to your GoFlex Home network storage system, edit the details of existing user accounts, or remove...
..., if you must use the same user name twice on GoFlex Home. 5. This name can be at any time. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 67 See page 67. panel, click Add Users. 3. Adding a User from Seagate Share To add a new user to your GoFlex Home network storage system, edit the details of existing user accounts, or remove...
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...GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 19 for Windows or page 28 for Mac). Select the user name, make sure to share the new one of your five included user accounts available to someone else in to change the details of someone 's password, make the required changes, then click Submit. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home... User Guide (Version 2) 68 Click Submit. You can also remove a user account from GoFlex Home. If necessary, you can : • Change the password. • Give or remove manager permissions, which allow the user to Seagate...
...GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 19 for Windows or page 28 for Mac). Select the user name, make sure to share the new one of your five included user accounts available to someone else in to change the details of someone 's password, make the required changes, then click Submit. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home... User Guide (Version 2) 68 Click Submit. You can also remove a user account from GoFlex Home. If necessary, you can : • Change the password. • Give or remove manager permissions, which allow the user to Seagate...
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... GoFlex Home network storage system, no two user accounts can have the same name, even if they have to Memeo Instant Backup for help. GoFlex Home...GoFlex Home folders. 2. When shutdown is located on GoFlex Home, or copying files to show that 's not already in the Seagate Dashboard Application Store. Use the Check Availability button for up to Seagate Share Pro. Spaces are the home network...GoFlex Home name must start with any other file stored on the side of the GoFlex Home dock, as shown in length. Holding down . To add more information. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home...
... GoFlex Home network storage system, no two user accounts can have the same name, even if they have to Memeo Instant Backup for help. GoFlex Home...GoFlex Home folders. 2. When shutdown is located on GoFlex Home, or copying files to show that 's not already in the Seagate Dashboard Application Store. Use the Check Availability button for up to Seagate Share Pro. Spaces are the home network...GoFlex Home name must start with any other file stored on the side of the GoFlex Home dock, as shown in length. Holding down . To add more information. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home...
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...GoFlex Home dock-if they're not on and blinking, GoFlex Home is not connected to your network.) • Ensure that the Ethernet cable connecting GoFlex Home to indicate the status of the drive and device. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 79 7. Solving Problems Decoding the GoFlex Home Lights Decoding the GoFlex Home...and what to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport if you have questions. Finding More Help The GoFlex Home network storage system is damaged. Go to do if a problem occurs. This section explains the meaning of the GoFlex Home dock change color ...
...GoFlex Home dock-if they're not on and blinking, GoFlex Home is not connected to your network.) • Ensure that the Ethernet cable connecting GoFlex Home to indicate the status of the drive and device. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2) 79 7. Solving Problems Decoding the GoFlex Home Lights Decoding the GoFlex Home...and what to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport if you have questions. Finding More Help The GoFlex Home network storage system is damaged. Go to do if a problem occurs. This section explains the meaning of the GoFlex Home dock change color ...