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Seagate 1AYBA2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide Model 1AYBA2...
  • Page 2 © 2013 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, and Seagate Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one of its affiliates. iPod, iPad, iPhone, Time Machine, Safari and Mac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
  • Page 3 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. Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide...
  • Page 4 Do not mix cells of different manufacture, capacity, size or type within a device. • Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or a battery has been swallowed. • Do not subject cells or batteries to mechanical shock. Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide...
  • Page 5 Retain the original product literature for future reference. • Use only the cell or battery in the application for which it was intended. • Dispose of properly. The Seagate Wireless Plus device is not intended for office use. Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide...
  • Page 6 Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    About This Guide ..........1 Seagate Wireless Plus Features ........1 Product Specifications .
  • Page 8 4. Managing Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device ....25 Resetting Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device ..... . 25 Restarting Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    This guide introduces the features of the Seagate Wireless Plus device, describes how to set up your Seagate Wireless Plus device, how to fill up your device with your digital media, and how to use your Seagate Wireless Plus device to enjoy your videos, photos, and music.

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    ® ® • computer running Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later operating systems Supported Web Browsers You can use these browsers to access your media library on your Seagate Wireless Plus device: ® • Safari 5 or later (Mac OS) •...

  • Page 11: Supported File Types

    Maximum Wi-Fi range: 45 meters (147 feet) • Drive Format: NTFS The Paragon NTFS driver is available to enable read/write access using the Mac operating system. The software is available on your Seagate Wireless Plus device. Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide...

  • Page 12: About Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi Security

    Wi-Fi device within its range (up to 45 meters/147 feet). You can set a password to restrict access to your Seagate Wireless Plus device. See “Setting a Password” on page 27 to restrict access to your Seagate Wireless Plus device.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Seagate Wireless Plus Device

    Step 1: Connecting Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device to Your Computer The Seagate Wireless Plus 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.

  • Page 14: Step 2: Setting Up Your Device And Loading Content

    Note: If your computer does not have a USB 3.0 port, you can connect the cable to a USB 2.0 port. Remove the plastic cover from the end of the Seagate Wireless Plus device to expose the connector. Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and USB 3.0 cable to the Seagate Wireless Plus device, then connect to a USB port (2.0 or 3.0) on your computer.

  • Page 15: Step 3: Disconnecting And Powering On

    Figure 2: Powering on the Wireless Plus device Your Wi-Fi LED blinks as your Seagate Wireless Plus device starts up. When the light is a solid blue, your device is Wi-Fi ready, indicating other devices can connect to it. Tip: Your Seagate Wireless Plus device is pre-charged from the factory and can run for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

  • Page 16: Device

    Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus from an Apple or Android Device Apple and Android devices can use the Seagate Media app to help you search for and play media files on your Seagate Wireless Plus device. We recommend that you install this app before you connect to the Seagate Wireless Plus network.

  • Page 17: Connecting To The Seagate Wireless Plus From A Smartphone

    While connected to the Seagate Wireless Plus network, you can use the Seagate Media app to connect to a second Wi-Fi network. If the second Wi-Fi network has Internet connectivity, you will be able to use the Internet at the same time you are connected to the Seagate Wireless Plus device.
  • Page 18 On smartphones and similar devices, tap the icon on the right side of the screen, then tap the Wi-Fi icon. Wi-Fi icon Figure 4: Location of the Wi-Fi icon in the smartphone version of the Seagate Media app Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide...
  • Page 19 Figure 5: Connecting to a network The Seagate Media app asks whether you want to disable access to the contents of the Seagate Wireless Plus device for other users. Figure 6: Selecting whether to prevent other users from seeing content on the Seagate Wireless Plus device...
  • Page 20 Step 4: Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus • If you select Yes, other users can connect to the Wireless Plus network and access the Internet, but they will not be able to see any of the contents on the Seagate Wireless Plus device. •...

  • Page 21: Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, And Music

    Seagate Media app or from a Web browser. The Seagate Media app provides access to your media both on the Seagate Wireless Plus device and on your mobile device. For example, you can play videos and music stored on your smartphone or tablet directly from the app.

  • Page 22: Searching For Files

    Searching for Files If you have a lot of files stored on your Seagate Wireless Plus device, you can use the search tool (located at the top of all views) to find a specific file.

  • Page 23: Viewing Photos

    Your device’s media player my be limited to playing only certain video formats. If a video that you copied to your Seagate Wireless Plus device does not play, it may be in a format not supported by your media player. You may be able obtain a third-party media player from the app store for your device that will allow you to play the video.

  • Page 24: Playing Music

    To display the songs by artist name, tap the Artists button. • To display titles and artwork of all of the albums on your Seagate Wireless Plus device, tap the Albums button. Tap the album to list the songs in the album.
  • Page 25 3. Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and Music Viewing and Playing Your Media • To play music in the background, close the Seagate Media app and use other apps on your device. Your music continues to play. To control the currently playing song: Tap the Now Playing icon to display controls for the currently playing song.

  • Page 26: Viewing Documents

    Viewing Content in Folders The Folder View provides another way to view your content stored on your Seagate Wireless Plus device, showing your files and folders in their original structure from your computer. If you prefer to access your files from this view, the same playback controls are available to you.

  • Page 27: Downloading Content To Your Media Device Or Computer

    Wirelessly Uploading Content From a Computer to Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device If you have files on your computer that you want to upload to the Seagate Wireless Plus device without the device being physically connected to your computer, do the following:...

  • Page 28: Synchronizing Your Files With Seagate Media Sync

    Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and cable to the Seagate Wireless Plus device and to your computer. Make sure that the device appears in the left panel of the Seagate Media Sync window. If more than one device is connected to your computer, select the appropriate device for synchronization.

  • Page 29: Copying And Synchronizing Files Using A Windows Computer

    Automatic Sync feature. Copying and Synchronizing Files Using a Windows Computer Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and cable to the Seagate Wireless Plus device and to your computer. Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide...
  • Page 30 3. Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and Music Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync Start Seagate Media Sync. Make sure that the Seagate Wireless Plus drive appears in the My Devices window. Figure 13: My Devices Window in Seagate Media Sync Click the Sync Now icon for the Seagate Wireless Plus device.
  • Page 31 3. Enjoying Your Videos, Photos, and Music Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync Figure 14: Seagate Media Sync Options Simple iPad Sync Click Simple iPad Sync to automatically synchronize only the media files that an iPad can play or view. Click OK on the confirmation screen to complete the sync task. If you want to make changes to the plan after it has been set up, select Edit Sync Settings on the Media Sync screen.

  • Page 32: Managing Your Connected Drives

    Music and Videos and then leave Photos and Documents unchecked if you want to sync only your video and music files. Click Finish. Return to the Seagate Media Sync window if you want to make changes to the plan after it has been set up. Managing Your Connected Drives The My Devices window provides a central point from which to manage your connected drives.

  • Page 33: Managing Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device

    Resetting Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device If your Seagate Wireless Plus device isn’t working as you expect it to, try resetting the device by pressing and holding the Power button for 15 seconds. This turns off the LEDs, and then shuts down and restarts the device.

  • Page 34: Shutting Down The Seagate Wireless Plus Device

    Your Seagate Wireless Plus” on page 7. Shutting Down the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Turning off the Seagate Wireless Plus device can be completed in one of two ways: by pressing the Power button or from the Seagate Media Settings screen. When you turn off your Seagate Wireless Plus device, it stops broadcasting wirelessly.

  • Page 35: Changing The Name Of Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device

    This is the network name that appears in the wireless network list when you choose to connect to the Seagate Wireless Plus device from your Wi-Fi device. This name is also know as the SSID (Service Set Identifier).

  • Page 36: Changing The Language Of The Seagate Media App

    Settings screen. Note: This only changes the language of the Seagate Media app; it has no effect on the language of the media device you are using. From the Seagate Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings, then General.

  • Page 37: An Overview Of Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device

    LED lights, etc.). Understanding the Seagate Wireless Plus Components This section identifies the different parts that make up your Seagate Wireless Plus device and provides information to help you keep your device charged and ready to stream your media library to your viewing/listening device.
  • Page 38 Factory Defaults button: (This button is located on the bottom of your Seagate Wireless Plus device.) Press and release this button to reset your Seagate Wireless Plus device to its original factory settings. No data is lost during this process.

  • Page 39: Charging The Battery

    Note: For safety purposes, the drive stops charging after four hours. Your Seagate Wireless Plus device also charges when it is connected to a computer, but at a slower rate. The lithium-ion battery inside your Seagate Wireless Plus device is not user-replaceable. The lifespan of rechargeable batteries can be affected by the number of charge cycles.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    The Seagate Wireless Plus device 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 Seagate Wireless Plus drive and you don’t see your files: tap the Refresh icon to refresh the files within the Seagate Media app, or Press the Refresh button to update the page you are viewing from a browser.
  • Page 41 Seagate Wireless Plus device. When you choose to play an iTunes purchased video in the Seagate Media app it will be played from the Safari browser.

  • Page 42: Finding More Help

    Three or more wireless-enabled devices can stream from the Seagate Wireless Plus device at one time.To see how many devices are currently connected to the Seagate Wireless Plus device, open the Seagate Media app and tap the Connected icon.

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