Accessing Your Content Using The Drive Application - Seagate FreeAgent DockStar User Manual

3. Using FreeAgent DockStar™
The volume is added to your desktop. Double-click the volume to access the devices
connected to the network adapter.

Accessing Your Content Using the Drive Application

Though not required to use your DockStar network adapter, a convenient downloadable
application is available that makes each drive connected to your network adapter look just
like a drive that is directly connected to your computer. A shortcut is added to your desktop
for easy access to all drives connected to the network adapter, as well as folders shared with
you and folders you share with others.
Downloading the Drive Application
1. Go to http://dockstar.pogoplug.com and sign in to your account.
2. Once signed in to your account, click Downloads in the upper right corner of the menu
bar.
3. On the Downloads page, select the appropriate software version for your computer and
then click the Download for ... button.
Note: If you are unsure if your Windows operating system is 32 or 64 bit, right-click My Computer
and then select Properties on the menu. In the System Properties window, look at the
information under System. If your system is 64 bits, it will say so. Otherwise, your system is 32
bits.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
A Pogoplug icon appears in your system tray (Windows) or on your desktop (Mac) following
installation. If updates are available for the drive application, an exclamation point is shown
over the icon. Right-click the icon and then select Upgrade Now to update the application to
the new version.
Using the Drive Application
1. Start the Pogoplug drive application:
• Windows: On the Windows taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Pogoplug >
Pogoplug.
• Mac: Open Applications and then double-click the Pogoplug application.
The Pogoplug Preferences dialog box displays.
2. Enter the email address and password used for your account.
3. Click OK (Windows) or Save (Mac). A Pogoplug icon appears in your system tray
(Windows) or on your desktop (Mac).
An Explorer window opens if you are using Windows. Double-click the Pogoplug icon on your
desktop if you are using a Mac. The following is shown:
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