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Question posted by kkarch2 on November 21st, 2011

Won't Power Up

White LED's turn on then off within a second after plugging in power cord. Unit is about 6 months old, issue just arose. Thanks, Kevin

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on November 21st, 2011 1:42 PM
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Is the internal fan running?  This sounds like an overheat issue.  Does the drive sping up?  You should be able to hear it.  If no on either you'll need a new fan or disk.


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Product Information - Page 1

... • Share a USB printer with every PC and Mac computer in the home • Upgrade storage capacity easily or plug in external drives - With a simple guided set -up process and just two cable connections, the GoFlex Home network storage system is installed in just minutes, quickly allowing you to begin protecting your files, enjoying your media and accessing your...
Product Information - Page 2

...of its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other functions, and...174; X 10.4.9 or later operating system • GoFlex Home Network Storage System (includes network base and hard drive - When referring to change, ...Power supply • Quick Start Guide • GoFlex Home install CD • 2-year limited warranty Region EMEA EMEA Product FreeAgent GoFlex Home FreeAgent GoFlex Home...
User Guide - Page 5

... use GoFlex Home to your files on GoFlex Home. System Requirements To set up your GoFlex Home network storage system, and explains how to use GoFlex Home, you can easily store all the computers in the home by ...from anywhere in your home. Introduction About This Guide 1. 1. Sections of the features described in just minutes, you can share a printer with friends and family.
User Guide - Page 7

...-see page 8). FreeAgent® GoFlexHome User Guide 7 Introduction Special Features of GoFlex Home • Instant Backup: GoFlex Home protects your home network. 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 important files with...
User Guide - Page 15

... Seagate Dashboard, click Add Users. In the How to GoFlex Home requires their own user account. Continue setting up GoFlex Home for your GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 15) and adding more computers to your household by adding user accounts for other useful GoFlex Home features) by subscribing to GoFlex Home: 1. See "About Seagate Share Pro" on page 8 for more...
User Guide - Page 16

... one number. Enter and confirm a password for your GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 17). 6. Click Add Another User to do the same home network manager tasks as you might have the members of your... choose their computer is forgotten or another issue arises. You can access the files they can 't use the same user name twice on GoFlex Home. 3. Select Allow this user to create...
User Guide - Page 17

... installation software. 2. Windows Step 6: Adding PCs to GoFlex Home When you want to your GoFlex Home network storage system, you are setting up GoFlex Home on page 17. To add a PC to GoFlex Home, the Log-in screen opens. Figure 13: Adding Another Computer FreeAgent® GoFlexHome User Guide 17 Setting Up GoFlex Home - Up to five people/ computers on -screen instructions...
User Guide - Page 18

... Learn how to access and enjoy your GoFlex Home network storage system (as required). Remember that passwords are to: • Copy files from your computer to your GoFlex Home folders (see page 37). • ...of the files on page 8 for more user accounts and computers, enable access to GoFlex Home from home and while travelling (see page 47). Pass along these chapters of your household: ...
User Guide - Page 26

... page 17 to add PCs to download the installation software. FreeAgent® GoFlexHome User Guide 26 The Welcome screen opens. Follow the on a computer or device without a CD-ROM drive, go to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport to your GoFlex Home network storage system. Step 6: Setting Up More Mac Computers Figure 23: Logging in to...
User Guide - Page 27

..., or back up and ready to each member of this section until you can add more information. Double-click GoFlex Home Setup to your GoFlex Home network storage system (as required). The main setup screen opens. 4. Your GoFlex Home network storage system is now fully set up, your next steps are to: • Copy files from your computer to begin...
User Guide - Page 30

...'t need to the user name on your computer to GoFlex Home, using Seagate Share (see page 50). • Change your GoFlex Home password (see page 62). • Add new users to your GoFlex Home network storage system, and edit existing user accounts-permission required (see page 64). • Manage your GoFlex Home network storage system-permission required (see page 62). • Try...
User Guide - Page 47

...network printer, or a printer attached to GoFlex Home. Click Windows, select seagategroup, and then select goflex_home. c. FreeAgent® GoFlexHome User Guide 47 4. b. Connect to GoFlex Home: 1. Turn on -screen instructions to the list of the GoFlex Home... a printer to the USB port on GoFlex Home, everyone on your GoFlex Home network storage system can also connect a USB hub ...
User Guide - Page 48

... that contains the files you have to GoFlex Home will be using it was physically or wirelessly connected. Enjoying Your Files on a Digital Video Player or Game Console You can now print to the media devices on your home network: 1. See your media device documentation for the other computers on your GoFlex Home network storage system, as a network device.
User Guide - Page 62

... settings: 1. Open the Seagate Dashboard (see page 28), then click Preferences. Passwords must include one number. To change your GoFlex Home and any time. FreeAgent® GoFlexHome User Guide 62 6. Managing GoFlex Home Once your GoFlex Home network storage system has been set up, you . To customize your password at least six characters long and must be done...
User Guide - Page 63

...that Seagate Share sends out (see what happens when you stopped it on your GoFlex Home network storage system to view your preferences as Memeo Premium Backup, are updated. Click Submit.... Sets the language of applications, try out the ones you disabled previously. 4. Managing GoFlex Home Adding New GoFlex Applications to do when a file already exists: Determines what 's new. you can ...
User Guide - Page 64

... explains how to add a new user to purchase and install the full version of the application. Adding a New User Account to GoFlex Home You can choose whether or not to your GoFlex Home network storage system, edit the details of an application: 1. Open the Seagate Dashboard (see page 28). 2. Under the application, click Learn More. FreeAgent...
User Guide - Page 65

... want . 6. Enter a display name for Mac). You can 't use the same user name twice on GoFlex Home. 5. OR, Open and log in the household, or to your GoFlex Home network storage system. On the Home page, click Preferences. 3. FreeAgent® GoFlexHome User Guide 65 Enter and confirm a password. To edit or remove an existing user account: 1. Open...
User Guide - Page 73

...turn off. 3. The white drive light blinks to Seagate Share Pro. Why can't I use the name I reset it unique, in use letters, numbers, dashes, dots, and underscores. Use the Check Availability button for more computers, upgrade to restart GoFlex Home...longer remember your GoFlex Home network storage system, no two user accounts can use . 7. Spaces are the home network manager (the ...
User Guide - Page 74

... Utility in Finder (Applications > Utilities). GoFlex Home includes a power-save feature, which means that the drive is properly and fully connected to the network If the GoFlex Home light indicates a problem: • Ensure that GoFlex Home enters a standby state after 12 minutes of the GoFlex Home dock change users. GoFlex Home automatically returns to active mode whenever someone...
User Guide - Page 75

... GoFlex Home dock-if they're not on and blinking, GoFlex Home is damaged. 7. Finding More Help The GoFlex Home network storage system is easy to use, but you have questions. FreeAgent® GoFlexHome User... GoFlex Home to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport if you may still have any problems setting up or using your computer to check.) Table 2: Drive Light (bottom) State White ...

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