Seagate GoFlex Home Support Question
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Question posted by mfshm on September 23rd, 2013
Will Reset Goflex Password Erase My Backed Up Data
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Product Information - Page 1
... Mac® computer backup and file sharing
The GoFlex Home network storage system connects to your files from any PC or Mac computer in the home
• Back up files and folders automatically and continuously from up multiple computers in the home. Home
NETWORK STORAGE SYSTEM
Perfect for when you need to:
• Back up multiple PC and Mac® computers...
Product Information - Page 2
... and Security (for data storage. see front of box for activation and Internet file sharing • Internet Explorer® 7, Firefox® 3.x, Chrome 4.x, Safari® 3, or later web browser • Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows® XP or Mac OS® X 10.4.9 or later operating system
• GoFlex Home Network Storage System (includes network base and hard...
Quick Start Guide - Page 2
... equipment.
Seagate, Seagate Technology, the Wave logo, FreeAgent, and GoFlex are trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC, or one ...of the FCC Rules.
NOTE: To protect your data, always follow the safe removal procedures for your ...© 2010 Seagate Technology LLC. PN: 100626655B 06/10
NETWORK STORAGE SYSTEM SYSTÈME DE STOCKAGE RÉSEAU REMARQUE : pour...
User Guide - Page 5
... the features described in the world. Setup is as simple as share files with friends and family. System Requirements
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 in one centralized location, while automatically and continuously...
User Guide - Page 7
... to any USB storage device, such as a drive or printer. • Reset Button: Resets the GoFlex Home password; 1. Introduction
Special Features of GoFlex Home
• Instant Backup: GoFlex Home protects your router.
• Ethernet Port Lights: Indicate network activity when blinking. • USB Port: Connects GoFlex Home to share with everyone on your home network. and Mac-compatible...
User Guide - Page 15
... 11: Seagate Dashboard
The Seagate Dashboard is the central location from which you can upgrade to your GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 17).
In the How to GoFlex Home requires their own user account.
Your GoFlex Home includes five user accounts.
Click Launch Seagate Dashboard.
To add new user accounts to Seagate Share Pro. 2. See page...
User Guide - Page 16
..., and delete user accounts if you want this section), or click Done. Enter and confirm a password for your GoFlex Home network storage system (see page 17).
6. Or, you .
5. Click Add User. The user account is added to do the same home network manager tasks as you might have the members of them yourself so that only they...
User Guide - Page 17
... use both PC and Mac computers with "Step 6: Adding PCs to five people/ computers on page 17. Up to GoFlex Home" on your GoFlex Home network storage system, you 're done creating user accounts, continue with GoFlex Home. TIP: You can access GoFlex Home. To add a PC to Seagate Share Pro. 2. See "About Seagate Share Pro" on -screen instructions to...
User Guide - Page 18
... or purchasing a Premium Backup software upgrade. Setting Up GoFlex Home - Your GoFlex Home network storage system is set up , your GoFlex Home network storage system (as required).
Next Steps
Now that you have added all the household PCs to access and enjoy your files from smart phones, add other useful GoFlex Home features, or back up a centralized printer (see page 39).
• Learn...
User Guide - Page 27
... Backup" on page 23.
5.
Your GoFlex Home network storage system is now fully set up, your next steps are to: • Copy files from your computer to your GoFlex Home folders (see page 37).
• Learn how to access and enjoy your files from smart phones, add other useful GoFlex Home features, or back up additional computers by subscribing...
User Guide - Page 30
...GoFlex Home password (see page 62).
• Add new users to your GoFlex Home network storage system, and edit existing user accounts-permission required (see page 64).
• Manage your computer to GoFlex Home (see page 37).
• Share files in the GoFlex Home... GoFlex™ Home ...to GoFlex Home as ...to GoFlex Home,... content from your GoFlex Home network storage system-permission required ...
User Guide - Page 47
... port. Use a high-quality USB cable (not included) to the GoFlex Home dock, then connect your user name and password, then click Connect. Click Add a Printer. Connect to your USB printer to the USB port on
the back of printers available on your GoFlex Home network storage system can also connect a USB hub to connect your USB printer...
User Guide - Page 62
... Seagate Share (see page 31), click Go To, then click Preferences. Passwords must include one number. On the Preferences page, click Change Password. 3. Changing Your Own GoFlex Home Password
You use your GoFlex Home and any time. Passwords are case-sensitive. 4. Managing GoFlex Home
Once your GoFlex Home network storage system has been set up, you can't complete a task included in...
User Guide - Page 63
...GoFlex Home network storage system to Your Computer
2.
Your settings are available for the invitations to view your storage devices. TIP: Mac users-Some applications available in the Seagate Dashboard, such as required:
• Language: Sets the language of the Seagate Dashboard is updated regularly, so check back... you open Seagate Share.
• Reset all 'Do not show again' prompts...
User Guide - Page 65
... you can also remove a user account from Seagate Share
To add a new user to your GoFlex Home network storage system. Enter a display name for Mac). Passwords are not case-sensitive.
Passwords must include one of someone who no longer requires access to GoFlex Home:
1. Select Create as their computer is created, and the person can 't use the same...
User Guide - Page 68
... in the list of drives at the top of the Seagate Dashboard, and your network, it .
OR,
Open and log in this section to their GoFlex Home folders.
2.
To reset GoFlex Home:
1. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide
68
The Reset button is accessing GoFlex Home.
The Shut Down screen opens.
4. Click Shut Down. When it is complete, both lights...
User Guide - Page 73
... Premium Backup. You can use . If you can have the same name, even if they have different computers and different passwords. Caution: Don't hold the Reset button for 10 seconds erases all your GoFlex Home network storage system, no two user accounts can no one should be at least three characters in the same way you want...
User Guide - Page 74
... then log back in My Network Places, then follow the on-screen instructions.)
To find the IP address of no activity.
GoFlex Home automatically returns ...network
If the GoFlex Home light indicates a problem: • Ensure that GoFlex Home enters a standby state after 12 minutes of GoFlex Home on your network storage system accesses their folders and files. FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home...
User Guide - Page 75
... your router isn't damaged.
• Ensure that your Internet connection isn't down or disabled. (Open a browser on and blinking, GoFlex Home is damaged. Solving Problems
Finding More Help
• Ensure that your home network isn't down or disabled. (Look at the lights on the back of the GoFlex Home dock-if they're not on your GoFlex Home network storage system. 7.
User Guide - Page 79
... 71 Change Password 62 ComputersBackup setting 71 Date and Time 71 Edit User 65 LAN Connection 70 Network Services 70 Network Sharing 70 Notifications 70 opening the Preferences page 69 Remote Access 71 removing a USB drive 67 Server Preferences settings 70 shutting down GoFlex Home 68 software updates 66
FreeAgent® GoFlex™ Home User Guide
Index
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