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2. Getting Started
Checking the Network Settings
If you have connected your media player to a wired LAN, the network settings on your media
player don't need to be adjusted. The default network setting (dynamic IP address) is highly
recommended.
If you want to manually set a static IP address for the media player, follow the instructions in
"Setting a Static IP Address" on page 60.
If you want your media player to connect to a wireless network, you need a Seagate WiFi
adapter (see page 15). Once the WiFi adapter is installed, follow the instructions in "Adding
Your Media Player to a WLAN" on page 61 to connect your media player to your network.
Sharing Media Files Over Your Network
If your media player is connected to a network, you can set up shared folders on your
computers that the media player can access over the network. Any media files saved in a
shared folder can be opened by anyone with permission on your network—including your
media player.
To create a shared folder on your computer, follow your operating system's instructions. Once
a shared folder is created, its movie, picture, and music files are included in the index of
available media files the same way they would be if the folder was directly connected to your
media player (see "Connecting a FreeAgent Drive or External USB Drive" on page 11).
You can create a shortcut to a shared folder if you want quick access to its contents. See
"Creating Shortcuts to Shared Folders" on page 46.
Next Steps
Now that your media player is set up and you understand how to navigate its screens and
menus, it's time to start enjoying your home theater. The remainder of this User Guide
describes how to:
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Watch movies and personal videos (see page 18).
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Look at digital pictures (see page 23).
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Listen to music (see page 28).
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Access Web-based media content (see page 32).
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Sync your media files between your computer(s) and your FreeAgent drive or external
USB drive (see page 34).
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Manage your media player and FreeAgent drive (see page 43).
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Customize your media player settings (see page 55).
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Solve any media player problems you might encounter (see page 64).
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