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GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide
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GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class B Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country
dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination.
The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
Note to US model owner: To comply with US FCC regulation, the country selection function
has been completely removed from all US models. The above function is for non-US models
only.
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This equipment should be installed and operated with minmum distance 20cm between
the radiator & your body.
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Industry Canada
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) le
dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout
brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement
indésirable.
IMPORTANT NOTE: (For mobile device use)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.
NOTE IMPORTANTE: (Pour l'utilisation de dispositifs mobiles)
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de
20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
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Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting to Know GoFlex Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
GoFlex Media app at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
A Tour of the GoFlex Media app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Security Features of GoFlex Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 1: Connecting GoFlex Satellite™ to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 2: Installing the GoFlex Media app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 3: Installing Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing GoFlex Software (Mac Users) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing Media Sync Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Other Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. Using GoFlex Satellite™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Loading Content Onto the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Converting Files to Different Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Copying Files to GoFlex Satellite Using Drag and Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Copying Files to GoFlex Satellite Using Media Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Powering on GoFlex Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from an Apple Device . . . 18
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Smartphone . . . . . 19
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Tablet . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Computer . . . . . . . 19
Playing Your Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the GoFlex Media app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Playing Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Viewing Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Viewing Original Folder Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Supported Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. Managing GoFlex Satellite™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
GoFlex Satellite Settings and Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Restarting GoFlex Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Shutting Down GoFlex Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Restoring GoFlex Satellite to its Original Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Updating GoFlex Satellite Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Disconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Resetting GoFlex Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Managing Content on GoFlex Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Deleting Content From GoFlex Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Uploading Content to GoFlex Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Managing the GoFlex Satellite Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Safely Removing the GoFlex Satellite Drive From Your Computer . . . . 25
Managing the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Media Sync Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the My Drives Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Managing Drive Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the Power Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Testing Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting Drive Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Are these in the Media Sync Software? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setup Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Common Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Decoding the GoFlex Satellite Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
About the USB 3.0 Adapter Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Finding More Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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1. Introduction About This Guide
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1. Introduction
The GoFlex Satellite™ mobile storage device is a portable hard drive that broadcasts a
wireless signal, allowing you to stream content stored on the drive, such as music, videos,
pictures and documents to an iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® touch, other tablets, smartphones,
computers or any Wi-Fi-enabled device. If you don’t have an Apple® device, you can use a
Web browser to stream your digital media to another device. See "System Requirements" for
a list of compatible devices and Web browsers.
A single user can enjoy up to four hours of continuous play at home or on the road—without
the clutter of cables and wires. (Three simultaneous users can enjoy two hours.) GoFlex
Satellite can serve up the same or unique content to three wireless-enabled devices at the
same time, allowing each user to define his or her own experience.
Inside GoFlex Satellite is a 500GB hard drive that can store up to 60 hours of high definition
movies, 125,000 songs, or 100,000 photos.
GoFlex Satellite serves as a mobile wireless network. You select the drive in your wireless-
enabled device’s network list and then stream content to your media device.
Setup is easy. Simply connect the drive to your computer, copy the files you want to stream,
install the GoFlex Media app (Apple devices only), and in just minutes, you can enjoy your
files around the home, at your favorite hangout or on your next family trip.
The GoFlex Media app, specifically for Apple devices, collects and categorizes the digital
media files you copy to GoFlex Satellite. All of your videos, photos, music and documents are
available within the app for easy playback and viewing. See “Using the GoFlex Media app” on
page 19.
Also available for GoFlex Satellite is the Seagate Media Sync software, which you can use to
automatically synchronize all of your media files with GoFlex Satellite, or only those
supported by an iPad. See “Step 3: Installing Software” on page 12.
Do we want to promote this device as a backup drive as well, or just focus on its primary use?
About This Guide
This User Guide introduces the features of the GoFlex Satellite device, describes how to set
up your GoFlex Satellite, how to load your media files onto the drive, and explains how to use
GoFlex Satellite to stream your digital media files to any wireless-enabled device.
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1. Introduction System Requirements
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System Requirements
GoFlex Satellite can be used with the following devices:
•iPad, iPhone, iPod touch along with the GoFlex Media app (available from the App Store),
or Safari browser
•Other tablets, smartphones and computers using one of the following Web browsers:
•Safari x.x or later
•Internet Explorer® x.x or later
•Firefox® 2.x or later
•Chrome 4.x or later Web browser
Product Specifications
•Drive Capacity: 500GB
•Battery: Non-user replaceable Lythium Ion Battery
•Wi-Fi range: 45 meters
•DLNA compliant
•Drive Format: NTFS
Paragon NTFS driver available to enable read/write access using Mac operating system.
Software preloaded on drive. Supports Mac OS 1.5.8 and above. See “Step 3: Installing
Software” on page 12.
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1. Introduction Getting to Know GoFlex Satellite
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Getting to Know GoFlex Satellite
•Power/Reset button: Press to turn on the GoFlex Satellite device. If a problem occurs
with your GoFlex Satellite, press and hold the button for 15 seconds to reset the device.
•WiFi LED: Indicates GoFlex Satellite’s wireless broadcasting state.
•Green blink: GoFlex Satellite is starting up.
•Blue blink: GoFlex Satellite is broadcasting and ready to be accessed wirelessly.
•Red: TBA
•Power LED:
•Green solid: Fully charged or at least 50 minutes of battery life remaining.
•Amber: Charging.
•Red: Requires a charge. See “Charging the Battery” on page 14.
•SATA Connector: Connects GoFlex Satellite to the supplied USB 3.0 adapter/cable and
to your computer.
•Power Connector: Connects GoFlex Satellite to the USB to DC power cable.
Figure 1: GoFlex Satellite Device
WiFi LED Power LED
Power Connector
SATA Connector
Power/Reset Button
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•Factory Defaults button: Press and release this button to reset GoFlex Satellite to its
original factory settings (normally not necessary—see x for more information).
When GoFlex Satellite is connected to your computer, the lights on the USB 3.0 adapter
provide information about the drive’s current state.
•Adapter cable activity lights:
•White steady: GoFlex drive is connected to your computer and ready for use.
•White blink: Activity.
•White off: GoFlex drive is not installed or is experiencing a problem.
Figure 2: Reset Button
Figure 3: USB 3.0 Adapter Activity Lights
Factory Defaults Button
Activity Lights
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1. Introduction GoFlex Media app at a Glance
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GoFlex Media app at a Glance
TBA: screen shots of main app screens with callout. Short descriptions and references to
sections in guide
Figure 4: GoFlex Media app Main Screen
A Tour of the GoFlex Media app
The GoFlex Media Main screen is made up of the following elements:
•My Satellite: TBA: Description and cross reference for more info.
•Videos: TBA: Description and cross reference for more info.
•Pictures: TBA: Description and cross reference for more info.
•Music: TBA: Description and cross reference for more info.
•Documents: TBA: Description and cross reference for more info.
•Local Content: TBA: Description and cross reference for more info.
•Getting Started: TBA: Description and cross reference for more info.
Settings: TBA: Description and cross reference for more info.
My Satellite
My Satellite is the main screen for the GoFlex Media app. Your Videos, Pictures and Music
folders are displayed on one screen. Select See All to display all videos, photos or music
files. See x for more information.
Media Folders
When you copy your files to the drive, the files are placed in their respective folders on the left
side of the home screen: Videos, Photos, Music and Documents. Select the folder of
interest and then select the file you wish to view or play, or use the following controls at the
top of the screen for more options:
•Search: Select search and then type all or part of a file name to search for any file on the
GoFlex Satellite drive.
•Edit button: Select this button to enable the top menu controls.
•Select all/Deselect all: Places or removes the check marks next to each file on the
screen. From there you can play all files checked by selecting the Play button, or copy the
files to your Apple device by selecting Download.
•Sort by: Put the files currently on-screen into a different order.
•Folder View: View the original file and folder structure from your computer.
Local Content: Access the files stored on your Apple device, which you can play or view
right from the GoFlex Media app.
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1. Introduction Security Features of GoFlex Satellite
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Security Features of GoFlex Satellite
Since GoFlex Satellite is a wireless broadcasting device, it can be “seen” by any WiFi-
enabled device within its range (up to 145 feet).
Additionally, if you use GoFlex Satellite for backup as well, be aware that your files are visible
to any device that connects to your GoFlex Satellite. You can set a password to restrict
access to GoFlex Satellite, but you may not want to use GoFlex Satellite to store your
important information. See “Setting a Password” on page 24 to restrict access to your GoFlex
Satellite.
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2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Before You Begin
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2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™
Device
Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ mobile WiFi storage devices is easy. This chapter explains
each step of the installation process in more detail than what is shown in the Quick Start
Guide.
Note: If you have already completed the installation process, you may skip to Chapter 3 “Using
GoFlex Satellite™” on page 16.
Before You Begin
Unpack the box and ensure you have all of these items before continuing:
Figure 5: Package Contents
USB Wall Adapter
USB 3.0 Adapter
USB to DC Power Cable
Quick Start Guide
USB Car Charger
Detachable USB 3.0 Cable
GoFlex Satellite
Wireless Storage Device
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2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Step 1: Connecting GoFlex Satellite™ to Your Computer
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Step 1: Connecting GoFlex Satellite™ to Your
Computer
The GoFlex Satellite device comes with a USB 3.0 adapter and cable. This USB 3.0 system
provides faster transfer speeds when connected to a USB 3.0 port on your computer. If your
computer does not have a USB 3.0 port, you can connect the cable to a USB 2.0 port.
1. Remove the plastic cover from the end of the Satellite drive to expose the connector.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and attached cable to the Satellite device and to a USB port on
your computer.
Step 2: Installing the GoFlex Media app
The GoFlex Media app, a free application specifically for iPad, collects and categorizes the
digital media files you copy to the GoFlex Satellite device. All of your videos, photos, music
and documents are available within the app for easy playback and viewing on your iPad.
If you don’t have an iPad, skip to “Step 3: Installing Software.”
Note: The GoFlex Media app is currently only available for an iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. To use
GoFlex Satellite with other tablets, smartphones and computers, see “Connecting to the
GoFlex Satellite Network” on page 18.
To installing the app on an iPad:
1. Open the App Store.
2. Tap Search and then type “goflex media”.
3. Tap the GoFlex Media app and then install the application.
4. Wait for the app to finish loading and installing on the iPad.
The app is installed and shows on the iPad’s Home screen. See “Connecting to the GoFlex
Satellite Network” on page 18 when you are ready use the app.
Step 3: Installing Software
Software is available to get the most out of your GoFlex Satellite device. You can install
optional media synchronization software and use it to automatically synchronize all of your
media files with the GoFlex Satellite device, or only those supported by an iPad.
If you are a Mac user, you must install the GoFlex software located on the Satellite drive to
enable file copying from your Mac.
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Installing GoFlex Software (Mac Users)
The GoFlex Satellite device is designed to work with both Windows and Mac operating
systems. The hard drive inside the GoFlex Satellite device is NTFS formatted, which is a
Windows standard. Mac operating systems can typically read but not write to NTFS-
formatted partitions. To enable copying of your digital media files from your Mac to the
GoFlex Satellite device, you must install the Seagate GoFlex software, located on the drive.
Warning: Do not reformat the GoFlex Satellite drive or allow Time Machine® to use GoFlex
Satellite for backup. Time Machine will attempt to reformat the drive inside GoFlex Satellite.
See “Solving Problems” on page 29 if you reformat the drive by mistake.
To install the Seagate GoFlex software:
1. With the GoFlex Satellite drive connected to your Mac, double-click the FreeAgent™ GoFlex
Drive icon on the desktop.
2. Double-click the Mac Installer.dmg file.
3. Double-click Mac Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. The installation process
installs the Paragon NTFS for Mac software, which enables file copying from your Mac to
GoFlex Satellite.
Though not required to install the software, it is recommended that you complete the
registration process to get the most out of your GoFlex Satellite device.
Installing Media Sync Software
Note: You must install the Seagate GoFlex software located on the GoFlex Satellite drive in order to
use the Media Sync application. See "Installing GoFlex Software (Mac Users)" for instructions.
The Media Sync software allows you to automatically synchronize all of your media files with
the GoFlex Satellite drive, or only those supported by an iPad. The Media Sync software can
be used by computers running Windows or Mac operating systems.
To download the software:
1. Go to www.seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite and then click Downloads.
2. Locate the Seagate Media Sync software for your operating system and then download the
installer to your computer.
3. Unzip the file.
•Mac: The Seagate Media Sync application is placed on the desktop. Drag the application
to the Applications folder on your Mac.
•Windows: TBA: Windows installation experience.
4. Install the software on your computer.
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2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Other Connections
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The Media Sync software includes other features, including tools to manage the drive inside
your GoFlex Satellite and the lights on the USB 3.0 adapter cable. See “Managing the Drive”
on page 25 for more information.
Other Connections
Do we want to document this?: If you have a GoFlex® TV media player, you can connect the
GoFlex Satellite drive to GoFlex TV’s USB port and play your files on a television.
Charging the Battery
The GoFlex Satellite device contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. A fully charged
battery provides up to five hours of continuous streaming. However, the higher the bandwidth
of a video the faster the battery will lose its charge. When the drive is in standby mode, the
battery retains its charge for up to 10 hours. The GoFlex Satellite device enters standby
mode after five minutes of inactivity.
When the power LED is red, GoFlex Satellite has about 50 minutes of battery life and should
be charged soon. The fastest way to charge the battery is to connect the GoFlex Satellite
device to a power outlet using the included USB to DC power cable and the USB wall
adapter. If you’re travelling, you can also use the USB to DC power cable along with the USB
car charger.
Figure 6: Package Contents
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2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Next Steps
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Note: For safety purposes, the drive stops charging after four hours.
If you plan travel with GoFlex Satellite, be sure to take the power adapter and/or car charger
and the USB power cable with you.
The GoFlex Satellite device also charges when it is connected to a computer, but at a slower
rate.
Note: The lithium-ion battery inside the GoFlex Satellite device is not user-replaceable. The lifespan
of rechargeable batteries is affected by the number of charge cycles. Rechargeable batteries
may eventually need to be replaced. This product contains a lithium-ion battery that must be
disposed of properly. See www.seagate.com for information about recycling and proper
disposal.
Next Steps
Now that GoFlex Satellite is set up, your next step is to start the GoFlex Media app or open a
Web browser to connect to the GoFlex Satellite device. See Chapter 3 “Using GoFlex
Satellite™” on page 16 for details.
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3. Using GoFlex Satellite™ Loading Content Onto the Drive
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3. Using
GoFlex Satellite™
Now that GoFlex Satellite™ is set up, you are ready to copy your media files and start
streaming. This chapter explains how to copy content to the drive, connect to your GoFlex
Satellite’s wireless broadcast, and how to stream using the GoFlex Media app or from a Web
browser.
Loading Content Onto the Drive
Copying your files to GoFlex Satellite is as easy as dragging and dropping your content to the
drive while it’s connected to your computer.
You can copy any file to the GoFlex Satellite drive, however, the device to which you stream
your media files will only play or view the formats it supports. See “Supported Formats” on
page 20 for the current list of file formats supported by specific devices. You can also see
your device’s specifications for a complete list of supported file types.
Converting Files to Different Formats
There are ways to convert (transcode) video files to different formats so they can be played
on your device. If you have files that you want to play from GoFlex Satellite that are
incompatible with your device, you may want to transcode the files before copying them to
the drive.
TBA: Do we want to promote and transcoding software here?
To copy content to GoFlex Satellite:
You can either drag and drop files from your computer or use the optional media
synchronization software.
Once you copy your files to the drive, GoFlex Satellite performs a one-time scan of the
content. This scanning process may take a little time if you copy a large amount of data.
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If you don’t see your content right away, “pull up” the screen or click the refresh icon to
refresh the files within the GoFlex Media app, or click the refresh button to update the page
you are viewing from a browser.
Copying Files to GoFlex Satellite Using Drag and Drop
1. Remove the plastic cover from the end of GoFlex Satellite to expose the connector.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and cable to the GoFlex Satellite drive and to your computer.
3. Navigate to the drive from your computer.
4. Drag and drop the digital media files that you want play or view to GoFlex Satellite.
Copying Files to GoFlex Satellite Using Media Sync
The optional Media Sync software synchronizes your media files and documents on your
computer with the GoFlex Satellite drive, automating the process from then on.
Before you Begin
Make sure you have installed the Seagate Media Sync software. (See “Installing Media Sync
Software” on page 13 if you have not installed the software.)
Copying Files Using a Mac Computer
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Figure 7: Copying Files
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Powering on GoFlex Satellite
1. Disconnect the USB 3.0 adapter and cable from the GoFlex Satellite drive. GoFlex Satellite
does not broadcast when it is connected to a computer.
2. Press the Power button on the side of GoFlex Satellite.
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The WiFi LED and the power LED turn on. The WiFi LED is green as GoFlex Satellite starts
up. Startup takes about 40 seconds. The LED blinks blue when the drive has completed
startup, indicating it is broadcasting and ready to be accessed wirelessly.
The battery inside GoFlex Satellite is partially charged at the factory; the power LED is green
when the battery is fully charged. The battery possesses a sufficient charge to complete the
setup process and to copy content to the drive.
If the power LED is red, GoFlex Satellite has a maximum of 1 hour of battery life. If you plan
to use the device right away, it is recommended that you charge the drive until the power LED
turns green. See “Charging the Battery” on page 14.
To power off GoFlex Satellite:
Press the Power button.
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network
GoFlex Satellite is a wireless network on its own. When you connect to it, you are dedicated
to using it. If you want to use a different network, you must actively connect to the other
network, thus disconnecting from GoFlex Satellite. GoFlex Satellite is limited to three users at
a time.
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from an Apple Device
Apple devices can use the GoFlex Media app, which allows you to easily find and play your
content stored on the GoFlex Satellite drive. The GoFlex Media app, which you can get free
from the App Store, can be used with an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Make sure to install the
app before continuing. See “Step 2: Installing the GoFlex Media app” on page 12.
1. On your Apple device, tap Settings > WiFi.
<Show screen shot of wireless network list showing GoFlex Satellite>
2. Wait for the wireless network list to update and then select GoFlex Satellite from the list of
networks.
<Show image of GoFlex Media app icon>
3. On your Apple device, tap the GoFlex Media app to open the application.
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Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Smartphone
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Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network from a Computer
You can stream your content from GoFlex Satellite without using the GoFlex Media app by
using a Web browser.
1. Enable the wireless connection on the device to which you want to stream.
2. Select GoFlex Satellite from your device’s list of wireless networks.
3. After launching your device’s Web browser, go to any URL to be automatically redirected to
the GoFlex Satellite main page. You can also type www.goflexsatellite.com to access
GoFlex Satellite. This also works on an iPad, iPhone and iPod touch if the GoFlex Media app
is not installed.
Playing Your Media
This section provides instructions for playing videos, music and viewing photos and
documents using the GoFlex Media app and from a browser.
Using the GoFlex Media app
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Playing Videos
Select the Videos folder on the GoFlex Media Home screen, and then select the movie or
video you want to watch. You can pause the video by tapping the screen on a tablet and then
tapping the pause icon or by clicking the pause button if you are using a browser:
If you are viewing your content from a browser:
•The videos you copied to GoFlex Satellite are not automatically sorted into the Videos
folder.
•Thumbnails (pictures of the video) are not shown. Only the file name is shown.
•Your device’s media player may be limited to playing certain video formats. If a video that
you copied to GoFlex Satellite does not play, it may be in a format not supported by your
Figure 8: GoFlex Media Main Screen
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player. There are solutions available that provide ways to convert video files to different
formats so they can be played from most media players.
To play all movies or videos, select the Edit button > Select all button > Play button.
Playing Music
Select the Music folder on the GoFlex Media Home screen, and then select the song you
want to play. You can pause a song by tapping the screen on a tablet and then tapping the
pause icon or by clicking the pause button if you are using a browser:
To play all of your music files, select the Edit button > Select all button > Play button.
Viewing Photos
Select the Photos folder on the GoFlex Media Home screen, and then select the picture you
want to view.
To view all of your photos, select the Edit button > Select all button > Play button. You can
pause the slideshow by tapping the screen on a tablet and then tapping the pause icon or by
clicking the pause button if you are using a browser:
Viewing Documents
Select the Documents folder on the GoFlex Media Home screen, and then select the
document you want to view. Not all documents can be viewed on all devices.
Viewing Original Folder Structure
The Folder View, on the left side of the home screen, shows the original file and folder
structure from your computer.
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Supported Formats
Rather than listing formats that will likely change, I propose we simply state, “See the
specifications for your device for the latest list of supported file types.”
iPad:
•H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio
up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
•MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile
with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and
.mov file formats
•Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio
in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
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iPhone:
iPod touch:
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4. Managing GoFlex Satellite™
Once your GoFlex Satellite™ device has been set up, you may want to adjust its settings,
upgrade its software (when available), create a password and more. This chapter explains
these and other features.
GoFlex Satellite Settings and Preferences
Settings helps you manage your personal, security, network and device settings for your
GoFlex Satellite.
From the Settings menu, you can create a password to restrict access, change the network
name (SSID) of your GoFlex Satellite, and manage your GoFlex Satellite device by updating
its software or shutting it down properly. This section describes these settings, and more.
Restarting GoFlex Satellite
If you experience minor problems with GoFlex Satellite, follow these steps to restart the
device.
Note: Restarting GoFlex Satellite does not remove any user settings or delete content from the
device.
To shut down and restart GoFlex Satellite:
1. Make sure that no one is currently streaming from GoFlex Satellite. No one should be
watching a video, viewing photos, listening to music, or working with any other file stored on
GoFlex Satellite.
2. Open the GoFlex Media app or connect to GoFlex Satellite from a browser.
3. Select Settings and then select Restart Satellite.
TBA: Describe what happens next.
GoFlex Satellite safely shuts down and restarts. When it is fully powered on and broadcasting
wirelessly, it appears in the list of wireless networks on your device. See “Connecting to the
GoFlex Satellite Network” on page 18 to reconnect to GoFlex Satellite.
Shutting Down GoFlex Satellite
Turning off GoFlex Satellite can be completed in one of two ways: by pressing the Power
button or from the app interface. When you turn off GoFlex Satellite it stops wirelessly
broadcasting.
To shut down GoFlex Satellite from the app or browser:
1. From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.
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2. Select Shut Down Satellite.
TBA: Describe what happens next.
Restoring GoFlex Satellite to its Original Settings
Restoring GoFlex Satellite returns the device to its original factory defaults. All the files stored
on GoFlex Satellite are retained—no files or folders are deleted—but all other settings, such
as the GoFlex Satellite name and password, are removed. You may need to perform this task
in the event that you forget your password. Pressing the factory reset button on the bottom of
GoFlex Satellite performs the same function.
To restore GoFlex Satellite:
1. Make sure that no one is currently streaming from GoFlex Satellite. No one should be
watching a video, viewing photos, listening to music, or working with any other file stored on
GoFlex Satellite.
2. From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.
3. Select Restore All Settings.
Or,
4. Using a paperclip, press and hold the Factory Defaults button for x seconds. The Factory
Defaults button is located on the bottom of GoFlex Satellite, as shown in Figure 2 on page 8.
5. The x lights do something to show that GoFlex Satellite is shutting down. When shutdown is
complete, both lights turn off.
TBA: Describe what happens next.
The Satellite Name is changed back to “GoFlex Satellite” and any password you may have set
is erased. See “Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite” on page 24 or “Setting a
Password” on page 24 to reset these preferences.
GoFlex Satellite then restarts within one minute. You will need to reconnect to GoFlex
Satellite. See “Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Network” on page 18.
Updating GoFlex Satellite Software
From time to time, new software is available for your GoFlex Satellite. To check if new
software is available, go to www.seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite. If new software is
available, it will be available from this site.
Once you download the software, follow these steps to update the GoFlex Satellite software.
1. From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.
2. Select Update Satellite Software.
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Changing the Name of Your GoFlex Satellite
The GoFlex Satellite device is named “GoFlex Satellite” by default. This is the network name
that appears in the wireless network list when you choose to connect to Satellite from your
WiFi-enabled device. This name is also know as the SSID (Service Set Identifier).
You can change this name if you prefer it to be named differently. Follow these steps to
change the GoFlex Satellite name:
1. From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.
2. Select Change Satellite Name.
TBA: Describe what happens next.
Disconnecting From the GoFlex Satellite Network
GoFlex Satellite can be accessed by three different devices at once. If a fourth device
attempts to connect, it is blocked. To allow a different device to access GoFlex Satellite, you
will need to disconnect from its wireless network.
1. Open your device’s list of wireless networks.
2. Choose a wireless network other than GoFlex Satellite.
Setting a Password
Create a password if you want to restrict access to your GoFlex Satellite. Setting a password
turns WPA security on, which protects your wireless transmissions with GoFlex Satellite. To
stop requiring a password after one has been created, select Turn Password Off and then
enter the current password.
3. From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.
1. Select Turn Password On.
2. Type your password.
The password must be at least eight characters long and no more than 64 characters. All
ASCII characters are acceptable. Most of these characters are available on your device’s
keyboard.
Resetting GoFlex Satellite
If GoFlex Satellite isn’t working right, try resetting the device by pressing and holding the
Power button for 15 seconds.
TBA: Describe what happens next.
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Managing Content on GoFlex Satellite
Deleting Content From GoFlex Satellite
To delete content from the GoFlex Satellite drive, connect GoFlex Satellite to your computer
using the USB 3.0 adapter and cable to Satellite and to your computer. Browse the drive’s
folders and then delete files as you normally would.
Uploading Content to GoFlex Satellite
May or may not be a feature
Managing the GoFlex Satellite Drive
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Safely Removing the GoFlex Satellite Drive From Your Computer
To avoid losing data or damaging your files, always follow these instructions to safely remove
the GoFlex Satellite device from your computer:
1. Make sure that no files on GoFlex Satellite are open or in the process of being saved or
copied to the drive.
2. Depending on the operating system you are using, safely eject the drive from your computer.
3. Wait for the lights on the USB 3.0 adapter to turn off.
4. Once the lights turn off, you can safely remove GoFlex Satellite from your computer.
Managing the Drive
The Media Sync software provides management features for your GoFlex Satellite drive, and
includes features you can use to automatically sync all of your media files with the GoFlex
Satellite device, or only those supported by an iPad. Go to www.seagate.com/support/
goflexsatellite to download the software.
See "Using the Media Sync Settings" for more information.
The My Drives window provides a central point from which to manage your connected
drives. You can get to the My Drives window by clicking the My Drives icon in the menu bar
from any other window within the application. See "Using the My Drives Window" for more
information.
Using the Media Sync Settings
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Using the My Drives Window
In the My Drives window, you first select your drive and then the feature you want to use with
it. The middle of the My Drives window displays the connected drives. The currently selected
drive is highlighted in light blue.You can use the Media Sync application with any NTFS- or
FAT32-formatted USB, Firewire, or eSATA drive.
The icons in the menu bar allow you to move between the My Drives window, used to
manage the features of the selected drive, and the Media Sync window, used to sync media
files on the selected drive with media files on your computer.
•To select a different drive, click the drive icon or partition name.
•To access advanced settings for the selected drive, click Settings.
•To get more information about the selected drive, click Drive Info.
•To get help, click the help icon. If you’re not able to find the answer to your question, click
Customer Support to go to Seagate’s Support Web site.
Note: All NTFS- and FAT32-formatted USB external drives are automatically detected and listed in
the My Drives window. It can take a few seconds for the software to detect your drive. If your
drive doesn’t appear, make sure it’s properly connected and turned on.
Managing Drive Settings
Click Drive Settings at the bottom of the My Drives window to open the Settings window
and access the following features for the selected drive:
Adjusting the Power Setting
You can choose how long your drive should remain inactive before it goes into power-saving
mode.
Power-saving mode conserves energy by telling your drive’s internal storage disk to stop
spinning when it is not in use. Though power-saving mode uses less electricity, it takes a little
more time for your drive to become active again when you want to use it.
If you use your drive a lot, you may want to choose a longer time interval, so that your work is
not interrupted when opening files from or saving files to your drive.
If you use your drive less frequently, you may want to choose a shorter time interval, so that
your drive is not consuming more energy than it needs.
To adjust the power setting:
1. In the Drives panel, select the drive you want to adjust and then click Drive Settings.
The Drive Settings window opens.
2. Click Power Settings.
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3. Select an interval from the drop-down menu or click Reset to Default to return to the
original power setting time for the drive.
4. Click Save to save the power setting.
5. Click Close to return to the Dashboard.
Testing Your Drive
Test your drive to check its health. The diagnostic utility performs its tests without affecting
the data on your drive.
To test your drive:
1. In the Drives panel, select the drive you want to test and then click Drive Settings.
The Drive Settings window opens.
2. Click Test Drive.
The Test Drive window opens.
3. Click Test.
A progress bar indicates the progress of the test. When the test is complete, the results
are displayed.
If the diagnostic encounters an error during testing, the serial number of the bad device is
displayed with instructions to contact Seagate for service and support.
Click Close to return to the Dashboard.
Adjusting Drive Lights
The LED Settings feature allows you to control the lights on your drive. Your drive lights flicker
to indicate drive activity and status.
1. In the Drives panel, select the drive you want to adjust and then click Drive Settings.
The Drive Settings window opens.
2. Click LED Settings.
3. To turn the drive lights off, click Turn Lights Off. To turn the drive lights back on, click
Turn Lights On.
The drive lights may automatically turn back on in the following situations:
•If power to the drive is turned off and then back on
•If the drive is disconnected and reconnected
Are these in the Media Sync Software?
•Check for Software Update
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•Change Seagate Advisor Setting
•Register My Product
•Viewing Drive Information
The Drive Information feature provides the following information about your drive:
•Serial number
The serial number of your drive.
•Firmware
The version of firmware used by your drive.
•Volume
The name of your drive.
•Capacity
The total capacity of your drive.
•Free Space
The amount of space remaining on your drive.
•File System
The Windows file system of your drive.
To view the Drive Information for your drive:
1. In the Drives panel, select the drive you want information about and then click Drive
Settings.
The Drive Settings window opens.
2. Click Drive Information.
3. Click Close to close the Drive Settings window.
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5. Solving Problems
GoFlex Satellite™ is a plug and play device. However, in certain situations, the setup process
and product usage may require extra attention. Below is a list of troubleshooting tips to assist
you should you have any problems during setup.
Setup Problems and Solutions
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Common Problems and Solutions
This section provides suggestions for solving common problems.
It takes awhile for my files to appear in the GoFlex Media app or Web browser
GoFlex Satellite performs a one-time scan of any content you copy to the drive. This
scanning process may take a little time if you copy a large amount of data.
If you recently copied content to the Satellite drive and you don’t see your files: “Pull up” the
screen or click the refresh icon to refresh the files within the GoFlex Media app, or click the
refresh button to update the page you are viewing from a browser.
Can’t connect wirelessly to GoFlex Satellite
•Make sure GoFlex Satellite is disconnected from your computer, powered on and that the
WiFi LED is blinking blue. GoFlex Satellite does not broadcast while connected to a
computer.
•Make sure to select GoFlex Satellite from your device’s wireless network list. If you leave
the Satellite device’s wireless range, your device will disconnect from the GoFlex Satellite
network. The wireless range is close to 145 feet. Any obstructions, such as walls between
your device and GoFlex Satellite, may affect the strength of the signal. You will have to
rejoin the network in this case.
•If you know that the Satellite device is broadcasting, but you can’t connect to it, there may
already be three devices connected to GoFlex Satellite. Only three devices can stream
from GoFlex Satellite at once.
•Make sure the Satellite device is powered on. If GoFlex Satellite is powered off, it stops
broadcasting and the wireless connection from your device is lost. To reconnect, select
GoFlex Satellite from your device’s wireless network list.
•If you are attempting to stream using a browser, make sure that your device’s wireless
connection is enabled. Go to any URL to be automatically redirected to the GoFlex
Satellite main page. You can also type www.goflexsatellite.com in the browser’s address
bar to connect to Satellite.
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•Click the Refresh button on your browser.
A song, video or other file won’t play
•Make sure that your device supports the file format.
You can copy any file to the GoFlex Satellite drive, however, the device to which you
stream your media files will only play or view the formats it supports. GoFlex Satellite does
not transcode (convert) the files you copy to the drive. See your device’s specifications for
a complete list of supported file types.
There are ways to convert video files to different formats so they can be played on your
device. If you have files that you want to play from GoFlex Satellite that are incompatible
with your device, you may want to transcode the files before copying them to the drive.
I just copied a file (movie, music) to Satellite but it doesn’t appear in the
GoFlex Media app
If you purchased this content from iTunes®, make sure to authorize your iPad/iPhone/iPod
touch with iTunes for the new files to play. Devices attempting to play content purchased from
iTunes must be authorized to play back the content.
Can’t use the Internet while streaming from GoFlex Satellite
GoFlex Satellite is a wireless network on its own. When your WiFi device is connected to
GoFlex Satellite, it is dedicated to using Satellite’s wireless network. If you want to use a
different wireless network, you must actively connect to that network, thus disconnecting from
GoFlex Satellite.
I mistakenly reformatted the drive for my Mac
•GoFlex Satellite is designed to work with both Windows and Mac operating systems.
However, you must install the Seagate GoFlex software to enable file copying from a
Mac. If you reformatted the drive by mistake, first return the drive to its original NTFS
format using Disk Utility and then download the Seagate GoFlex software from
www.seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite
•If you are using Time Machine®, do not allow the program to use the GoFlex Satellite
drive for backup. Time Machine will attempt to reformat the GoFlex Satellite drive.
Why can’t I connect to GoFlex Satellite from my smartphone?
Make sure you have selected “GoFlex Satellite” from your wireless network list.
Why won’t my computer connect to GoFlex Satellite?
Make sure to enable your wireless settings and select “GoFlex Satellite” from your wireless
network list.
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Why does GoFlex Satellite seem to shut down by itself?
GoFlex Satellite includes a power-save feature, which means that it enters a standby state
after 5 minutes of inactivity. GoFlex Satellite automatically returns to active mode whenever
someone attempts to access the device.
I know GoFlex Satellite is broadcasting, but why can’t I connect to it?
A maximum of three wireless-enabled devices can stream from GoFlex Satellite at once. If
there are already three devices streaming from GoFlex Satellite, you can either wait until a
spot opens up, or ask a user to disconnect from the device.
Decoding the GoFlex Satellite Lights
The lights on GoFlex Satellite change color and flash to indicate the status of the drive’s
power, battery charge and WiFi status. This section explains the meaning of the lights and
what to do if a problem occurs.
TBA: Is there a state that indicates a problem with the drive?
About the USB 3.0 Adapter Lights
The USB 3.0 adapter lights illuminate when the adapter is connected to your computer along
with the detachable USB 3.0 cable. The lights flicker when you are copying files to and from
the Satellite drive, and turn off when it is safe to disconnect GoFlex Satellite from your
computer.
TBA: Can you turn the lights on/off using Media Sync?
Table 1: Battery LED
State Status
Green blinking Starting up
Green steady Connected to the network and ready for use
Amber blinking Not connected to the network
Table 2: WiFi LED
State Status
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Finding More Help
The GoFlex Satellite mobile wireless storage device is easy to use, but you may still have
questions. Go to www.seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite if you have any problems setting
up or using GoFlex Satellite.
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