Introduction; About This Guide - Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex User Manual

1. Introduction

1. Introduction
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The FreeAgent
all the computers in your home. With enough capacity to support multiple computers and
users, you can easily store all of your files in one centralized location, while automatically and
continuously backing up the files and folders on every computer in your home.
Setup is as simple as connecting to your Wi-Fi router, and in just minutes, you can begin
wirelessly accessing files and streaming photos, music and movies to personal computers
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(PCs), Mac computers, and game consoles. Plus, you can share a printer with every
computer in the home by simply connecting it to the USB port on GoFlex Home.

About This Guide

This User Guide introduces the features of GoFlex Home, describes how to set up your
GoFlex Home network storage system, and explains how to use GoFlex Home to share and
store your files, back up your files, and access your files from anywhere in the world.
This User Guide also provides detailed instructions for using Seagate Share, a Web-based
application that allows you to access your files on GoFlex Home over the Internet, as well as
share files with friends and family.
For information not found in this guide and for the most up to date product documentation, go
to www.seagate.com/goflexhomesupport
Note: Some of the features described in this User Guide are available only on computers running the
Windows operating system. Sections of the guide that describe Windows-only features are
clearly marked.
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide (Version 2)
GoFlex™ Home network storage system lets you use one external drive for
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