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... 't find when your files, documents and media to one device and access it 's simple to enjoy easy content browsing with both Macs and PCs. After downloading the free Seagate Media app, you want. Organize and back up all your content on one location on your content by type, size, even compatibility, regardless if it together. SHARED STORAGE Data Sheet Get it is available for quick and easy selection...
... 't find when your files, documents and media to one device and access it 's simple to enjoy easy content browsing with both Macs and PCs. After downloading the free Seagate Media app, you want. Organize and back up all your content on one location on your content by type, size, even compatibility, regardless if it together. SHARED STORAGE Data Sheet Get it is available for quick and easy selection...
Seagate Central Data Sheet
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...; 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP or Mac OS® X 10.4.9 or later operating system Remote Access App Requirements Android Smartphone and Tablet (Android 2.2, Adobe® AIR) Apps Available: Seagate Media, iTunes App Store, Android Market, Google Play, Amazon® Appstore, Samsung Smart Hub1 Inside the Box Seagate® Central shared storage Quick start guide Ethernet cable 2-year limited warranty Power supply Region Product Color Capacity2 Model Number AMER AMER AMER Seagate Central Seagate Central Seagate...
...; 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP or Mac OS® X 10.4.9 or later operating system Remote Access App Requirements Android Smartphone and Tablet (Android 2.2, Adobe® AIR) Apps Available: Seagate Media, iTunes App Store, Android Market, Google Play, Amazon® Appstore, Samsung Smart Hub1 Inside the Box Seagate® Central shared storage Quick start guide Ethernet cable 2-year limited warranty Power supply Region Product Color Capacity2 Model Number AMER AMER AMER Seagate Central Seagate Central Seagate...
Seagate Central User Guide
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... the listed capacity is used to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. All other functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Actual quantities will not be available for illustrative purposes. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and Seagate Media are for data storage. Seagate Central User Guide © 2013 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate reserves the right to indicate compatibility. All...
... the listed capacity is used to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications. All other functions, and thus will vary based on various factors including file size, file format, features, and application software. Actual quantities will not be available for illustrative purposes. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and Seagate Media are for data storage. Seagate Central User Guide © 2013 Seagate Technology LLC. Seagate reserves the right to indicate compatibility. All...
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... and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the end user. The availability of the FCC Rules. These limits are firmware programmed at the factory to operate this device must not be installed and operated with Part 15 of the following...
... and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the end user. The availability of the FCC Rules. These limits are firmware programmed at the factory to operate this device must not be installed and operated with Part 15 of the following...
Seagate Central User Guide
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... of New Music Scans 23 Disabling the iTunes Shared Library 23 Seagate Central User Guide vii Backing Up Your Data 13 Seagate Dashboard 13 Installing Seagate Dashboard 13 Activating the Default Backup Plan 13 Creating a Customized Backup Plan 14 Restoring Files from Backup 17 Setting Up Apple Time Machine 18 Restoring Your Data from a Time Machine Backup 20 4. Setting Up Your Seagate Central 5 Unpacking the Box 5 Connecting Your Seagate Central 5 Discovering Seagate Central 6 Personalizing Your Seagate Central 7 Private Folders 9 Connecting a USB Drive to Seagate Central...
... of New Music Scans 23 Disabling the iTunes Shared Library 23 Seagate Central User Guide vii Backing Up Your Data 13 Seagate Dashboard 13 Installing Seagate Dashboard 13 Activating the Default Backup Plan 13 Creating a Customized Backup Plan 14 Restoring Files from Backup 17 Setting Up Apple Time Machine 18 Restoring Your Data from a Time Machine Backup 20 4. Setting Up Your Seagate Central 5 Unpacking the Box 5 Connecting Your Seagate Central 5 Discovering Seagate Central 6 Personalizing Your Seagate Central 7 Private Folders 9 Connecting a USB Drive to Seagate Central...
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...Seagate Central Device 37 8. 5. Troubleshooting 43 Common Problems and Solutions 43 More Help 45 Seagate Central User Guide viii Using Seagate Remote Access 34 Setting Up a Seagate Remote Access Account 35 Using Seagate Remote Access with the Seagate Media App 35 Using Seagate Remote Access with a Web Browser 36 Sharing Files with Friends and Family 37 Disabling Remote Access to Your Seagate Central 39 Adding and Editing User Accounts 40 Adding a User Account 40 Changing or Removing a User Account 41 Changing Seagate Central Drive Settings 41 9. Using the Seagate Media...
...Seagate Central Device 37 8. 5. Troubleshooting 43 Common Problems and Solutions 43 More Help 45 Seagate Central User Guide viii Using Seagate Remote Access 34 Setting Up a Seagate Remote Access Account 35 Using Seagate Remote Access with the Seagate Media App 35 Using Seagate Remote Access with a Web Browser 36 Sharing Files with Friends and Family 37 Disabling Remote Access to Your Seagate Central 39 Adding and Editing User Accounts 40 Adding a User Account 40 Changing or Removing a User Account 41 Changing Seagate Central Drive Settings 41 9. Using the Seagate Media...
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About This Guide This guide describes how Seagate Central can help you can access your music, movies, and documents from computers, game consoles, Smart TVs, and other connected devices throughout your files, documents, and media to the Seagate Customer Support site. Seagate Central User Guide 1 About Seagate Central About This Guide 1. It shows you how to set up all the important documents on your network, and enjoy the convenience of songs and...
About This Guide This guide describes how Seagate Central can help you can access your music, movies, and documents from computers, game consoles, Smart TVs, and other connected devices throughout your files, documents, and media to the Seagate Customer Support site. Seagate Central User Guide 1 About Seagate Central About This Guide 1. It shows you how to set up all the important documents on your network, and enjoy the convenience of songs and...
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... other devices. Product Specifications This section identifies the system requirements and hardware specifications for the Seagate Media App You can store content privately, secured with Smart Hub (2012 model or later) Hardware Specifications • Drive Capacity: 2TB, 3TB, or 4TB • Drive Format: NTFS Seagate Central User Guide 3 System Requirements • Router with an available Ethernet port (Wi-Fi router required for wireless file access and backup) • Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP • Mac...
... other devices. Product Specifications This section identifies the system requirements and hardware specifications for the Seagate Media App You can store content privately, secured with Smart Hub (2012 model or later) Hardware Specifications • Drive Capacity: 2TB, 3TB, or 4TB • Drive Format: NTFS Seagate Central User Guide 3 System Requirements • Router with an available Ethernet port (Wi-Fi router required for wireless file access and backup) • Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows XP • Mac...
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... start using Seagate Central, you first connect it to your network. Connect Seagate Central to your Wi-Fi router with the supplied Ethernet cable. 2. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Unpacking the Box 2. If you do not find all of the items you have all of these items, please contact Seagate Customer Support. Quick Start Guide Connecting Your Seagate Central To connect your network: 1. Seagate Central User Guide 5 Figure 2: Seagate Central Package Contents 1. Power Adapter...
... start using Seagate Central, you first connect it to your network. Connect Seagate Central to your Wi-Fi router with the supplied Ethernet cable. 2. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Unpacking the Box 2. If you do not find all of the items you have all of these items, please contact Seagate Customer Support. Quick Start Guide Connecting Your Seagate Central To connect your network: 1. Seagate Central User Guide 5 Figure 2: Seagate Central Package Contents 1. Power Adapter...
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... share private data that requires user and password authentication Seagate Central User Guide 6 for the device to complete powering on your network, go • Automatically save Facebook updates to http://www.seagate.com/central/setup for additional setup information. On a Mac computer, you see the device in the power adapter, the Seagate Central device begins to DLNA playback devices, and set up automatically. Your Seagate Central device has a folder called Public. If your device did not show...
... share private data that requires user and password authentication Seagate Central User Guide 6 for the device to complete powering on your network, go • Automatically save Facebook updates to http://www.seagate.com/central/setup for additional setup information. On a Mac computer, you see the device in the power adapter, the Seagate Central device begins to DLNA playback devices, and set up automatically. Your Seagate Central device has a folder called Public. If your device did not show...
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.... • Set up Seagate Dashboard or Apple Time Machine to back up your network with the Seagate Media app, DLNA connected devices, or iTunes. The backup is done, the Seagate Central web page displays information about each feature, or click Skip getting started to go to your Facebook account to complete. Seagate Central User Guide 9 When it is not accessible without entering the user name and password. •...
.... • Set up Seagate Dashboard or Apple Time Machine to back up your network with the Seagate Media app, DLNA connected devices, or iTunes. The backup is done, the Seagate Central web page displays information about each feature, or click Skip getting started to go to your Facebook account to complete. Seagate Central User Guide 9 When it is not accessible without entering the user name and password. •...
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... may need to the private folder again. Figure 6: Entering the User Name and Password for the private folder on a Windows Computer Note: • If your computer and connect to enter the Seagate Central device name along with the user name. Enter the user name and password for the private folder on the Seagate Central device. On Mac Computers: Seagate Central User Guide 10 Use the format device\user; You are denied access, reboot your Windows user...
... may need to the private folder again. Figure 6: Entering the User Name and Password for the private folder on a Windows Computer Note: • If your computer and connect to enter the Seagate Central device name along with the user name. Enter the user name and password for the private folder on the Seagate Central device. On Mac Computers: Seagate Central User Guide 10 Use the format device\user; You are denied access, reboot your Windows user...
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... to transfer files from the system, go to the Settings tab in the Seagate Central web interface, click Advanced, then click USB Manager. Seagate Central User Guide 12 Figure 10 shows the location of the USB 2.0 Port on Seagate Central When you connect a USB drive to Seagate Central Your Seagate Central features a USB 2.0 port on the Seagate Central. Copying files into the USB drive's folder copies them onto the USB drive. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Connecting a USB Drive to Seagate Central Connecting a USB Drive to the port, it...
... to transfer files from the system, go to the Settings tab in the Seagate Central web interface, click Advanced, then click USB Manager. Seagate Central User Guide 12 Figure 10 shows the location of the USB 2.0 Port on Seagate Central When you connect a USB drive to Seagate Central Your Seagate Central features a USB 2.0 port on the Seagate Central. Copying files into the USB drive's folder copies them onto the USB drive. Setting Up Your Seagate Central Connecting a USB Drive to Seagate Central Connecting a USB Drive to the port, it...
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... a password-protected private folder. • To back up . See "Setting Up Apple Time Machine" on your Seagate Central device. Follow the on-screen instructions to your Windows computer. On the Seagate Dashboard Home screen, click Protect. 2. Seagate Dashboard starts backing up the following files: • Contents of the Windows directory • Contents of Mac OS X. If you need to restore a file from a backup device, you want to back up Windows computers, use Seagate Dashboard, a powerful, easy-to-use the Time Machine software...
... a password-protected private folder. • To back up . See "Setting Up Apple Time Machine" on your Seagate Central device. Follow the on-screen instructions to your Windows computer. On the Seagate Dashboard Home screen, click Protect. 2. Seagate Dashboard starts backing up the following files: • Contents of the Windows directory • Contents of Mac OS X. If you need to restore a file from a backup device, you want to back up Windows computers, use Seagate Dashboard, a powerful, easy-to-use the Time Machine software...
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.... 3. Review the Seagate Media app online help for information about how to connect your Seagate Central device to files in the Public folder on your Samsung Smart Hub device. 5. Installing the Seagate Media App on Samsung Smart Hub devices 1. Search for the Seagate Media app and install it . Open the app and begin viewing and playing your media on iOS devices, Android devices, and Samsung Smart Hub devices. • DLNA Certified media players. Seagate Central User Guide 21 Seagate...
.... 3. Review the Seagate Media app online help for information about how to connect your Seagate Central device to files in the Public folder on your Samsung Smart Hub device. 5. Installing the Seagate Media App on Samsung Smart Hub devices 1. Search for the Seagate Media app and install it . Open the app and begin viewing and playing your media on iOS devices, Android devices, and Samsung Smart Hub devices. • DLNA Certified media players. Seagate Central User Guide 21 Seagate...
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.... Seagate Central User Guide 40 On the Seagate Central web page, click the Users tab. 2. Click the Add a new user button. 3. Seagate Central creates a private folder on the drive over the Internet. In the Remote access field, enter a valid email address. Administering Your Seagate Central Device Adding and Editing User Accounts 2. On the Authentication screen, enter the user name and password for the new user. An administrator account can create new user accounts and edit account settings.
.... Seagate Central User Guide 40 On the Seagate Central web page, click the Users tab. 2. Click the Add a new user button. 3. Seagate Central creates a private folder on the drive over the Internet. In the Remote access field, enter a valid email address. Administering Your Seagate Central Device Adding and Editing User Accounts 2. On the Authentication screen, enter the user name and password for the new user. An administrator account can create new user accounts and edit account settings.
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... network configuration, perform diagnostic tests, and upgrade the drive firmware. 8. Administering Your Seagate Central Device Changing Seagate Central Drive Settings Changing or Removing a User Account If you are currently logged in the Seagate Central Assistant. Changing Seagate Central Drive Settings The administrator has access to the Settings tab, where you want to change or delete. Table 1: Setup Section Category General Description Sets the name of the Seagate Central settings screen. Click the account you can...
... network configuration, perform diagnostic tests, and upgrade the drive firmware. 8. Administering Your Seagate Central Device Changing Seagate Central Drive Settings Changing or Removing a User Account If you are currently logged in the Seagate Central Assistant. Changing Seagate Central Drive Settings The administrator has access to the Settings tab, where you want to change or delete. Table 1: Setup Section Category General Description Sets the name of the Seagate Central settings screen. Click the account you can...
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... the port. Updates the firmware on your router (recommended). When the upgrade is complete, the system LED is not available. Administering Your Seagate Central Device Changing Seagate Central Drive Settings Table 1: Setup Section Category System About Description • To reboot the Seagate Central, click Restart. • To switch off power to synchronize the system time with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. Configures IP address settings for the file. Select...
... the port. Updates the firmware on your router (recommended). When the upgrade is complete, the system LED is not available. Administering Your Seagate Central Device Changing Seagate Central Drive Settings Table 1: Setup Section Category System About Description • To reboot the Seagate Central, click Restart. • To switch off power to synchronize the system time with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. Configures IP address settings for the file. Select...
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... a user name and password when you try to the Seagate Central Assistant. Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions For Mac computers: • Use an app, such as IP Scanner (available in the Mac App Store) to list the devices in a browser to get to open the folder again. Open the Seagate Central device in your computer, and try to connect to the folder. Figure 34: Opening the Seagate Central...
... a user name and password when you try to the Seagate Central Assistant. Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions For Mac computers: • Use an app, such as IP Scanner (available in the Mac App Store) to list the devices in a browser to get to open the folder again. Open the Seagate Central device in your computer, and try to connect to the folder. Figure 34: Opening the Seagate Central...
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... the Seagate Central user (see page 39) and click the View Getting Started button. More Help If you have not found answers to your questions, visit the Seagate website and review: • Additional troubleshooting information • How-to videos • Available firmware updates • FAQs In addition to your Seagate Remote Access account matches the password for your Seagate Central again. Troubleshooting More Help Seagate Media Service is Busy or Operation Failed...
... the Seagate Central user (see page 39) and click the View Getting Started button. More Help If you have not found answers to your questions, visit the Seagate website and review: • Additional troubleshooting information • How-to videos • Available firmware updates • FAQs In addition to your Seagate Remote Access account matches the password for your Seagate Central again. Troubleshooting More Help Seagate Media Service is Busy or Operation Failed...