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Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide
Model 1AYBA2
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Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide © 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. and used to indicate compatibility. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. When referring t
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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.
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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 dispos
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• In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice. • Keep cells and batteries out of the reach of children. • Keep cells and batteries clean and dry. • Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use. Always use the correct charger and refer to the manufacturer's instructions or equipment manual for proper charging instruction
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Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide vi
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Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Seagate Wireless Plus Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Viewing Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Viewing Content in Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Downloading Content to Your Media Device or Computer . . . . . . . . . . 19 Wirelessly Uploading Content From a Computer to Your Seagate Wireless Plus Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Introduction About This Guide 1. Introduction Your Seagate Wireless Plus mobile wireless storage device is a portable hard drive that broadcasts a wireless signal. You can store your digital media on the device and then stream ® ® ® content to an iPad , iPhone , iPod touch, Android™ tablet or smartphone, or other Wi-Fi enabled tablet, smartphone or computer. See "Product Specifications" for a list of compatible devices and web browsers. About This Guide This guide introduces the features
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1. Introduction Product Specifications • Do more. While you’re listening to music or viewing movies or photos on your iPad, iPhone, Android tablet or smartphone, you can also browse the Internet, from your home network or your favorite Wi-Fi hotspot. Notes: • The ability to browse the Internet from a computer or a non-iOS/non-Android Wi-Fi device is not supported. • We do not recommend streaming HD video from the Internet while connected to the Seagate Wireless Plus network. • Manage your d
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1. Introduction Product Specifications ® • Internet Explorer 8 or later (Windows) ® • Firefox • Google Chrome™ Supported File Types For iPads • Video: H.264 video, MPEG-4, Motion-JPEG • Audio: AAC, MP3, M4a, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV ® ®, ® ® ® • Documents: Microsoft Office iWork , Adobe Acrobat (PDF) • Select files supported by third-party apps For Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones • Any files supported by your device applications Hardware Specifications • Drive Capa
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1. Introduction About Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi Security About Seagate Wireless Plus Wi-Fi Security Since your Seagate Wireless Plus device is a wireless broadcasting device, it can be “seen” by any 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. Tip: When you have your Seagate Wireless Plus device physically co
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2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Unpacking Your Box 2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device This chapter explains each step of the installation process in more detail than what is shown in the Quick Start Guide. Unpacking Your Box Before you begin to set up your device, unpack the box and ensure you have all of these items before continuing: Seagate Wireless Plus Wireless Storage Device Quick Start Guide Detachable USB 3.0 Cable USB to DC Power Cable USB Wall Adapter Figu
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2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device 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. 1. Remove the plastic cover from the end of the Seagate Wireless Plus device to expose the connector. 2. 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. Step 2: Setting up Your Device and Loading Content Set
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2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Step 3: Disconnecting and Powering On Step 3: Disconnecting and Powering On Disconnect the USB 3.0 adapter and USB 3.0 cable from your Seagate Wireless Plus device, replace the plastic cover, and power on the device by pressing the power button. Power Button 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
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2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Step 4: Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus • Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus From a Mac Computer Using AirPort® • Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Smartphone • Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Browser on a Computer • Connecting to the Internet While Connected to the Seagate Wireless Plus Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus from an Apple or Android Device Apple and Android devices can use the Seagate M
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2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Step 4: Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus Connecting to the Seagate Wireless Plus from a Smartphone You can connect to the Seagate Wireless Plus device from any Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone that has a browser. While connecting to a wireless device is similar on most smartphones, see the documentation that came with your phone for detailed instructions. 1. Go to your phone’s Wi-Fi settings. 2. Select Seagate Wireless Plus from the list of wirele
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2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Step 4: Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus 1. Click the Wi-Fi icon at the top of the Seagate Media App. Wi-Fi icon Figure 3: Location of the Wi-Fi icon in the Seagate Media app 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 10
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2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device Step 4: Connecting to Your Seagate Wireless Plus 2. Select the network you want to join. If security is enabled on the selected Wi-Fi network, enter the required password. Figure 5: Connecting to a network 3. 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 devic
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2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device 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. • If you select No, other users can connect to the Wireless Plus network, access the Internet, and see the contents of the Seagate Wireless Plus device. 4. Once the connection to the network is established, you c
