Seagate Wireless Plus Installation and Setup Model 1AYBA4
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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.
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.
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Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supported Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supported Web Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction 1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Seagate Wireless Plus. Using this device, you can take your digital media anywhere and stream it to your Wi-Fi-enabled tablet, smartphone, or computer. Imagine listening to your favorite music while hiking through the Swiss Alps. You can do that with the Seagate Wireless Plus. This guide shows you how to set up your Seagate Wireless Plus so that you can begin enjoying your videos, photos, and music wherever you are.
1. Introduction • Mac computer running Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later Supported Web Browsers • Safari 5 or later (Mac OS) • WebKit (Android) • Internet Explorer 8 or later (Windows) • Firefox • Google Chrome Supported File Types For iPads • Video: H.
2. Setting up and Using Your Seagate Wireless Plus 2. Setting up and Using Your Seagate Wireless Plus This chapter explains each step of the setup process in more detail than what is described in the Quick Start Guide. Installing the Seagate Media app Use the Seagate Media app on your mobile devices to organize and stream the media stored on the Seagate Wireless Plus.
2. Setting up and Using Your Seagate Wireless Plus 2. Open the network or wireless settings on your computer or mobile device. Note: See the user documentation for your computer or mobile device for the most up-todate instructions on connecting to a wireless network. • Apple devices—choose Settings > Wi-Fi. • Android devices—choose Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi. • Mac Computer—select Apple > System Preferences and then select Network. • PC—enable the wireless connection. 3.
2. Setting up and Using Your Seagate Wireless Plus 2. The power button on your Seagate Wireless Plus can be on or off. The device gets its power from the computer. A white Wi-Fi LED indicates that the wireless connection has been disabled. The battery LED turns amber when the device is charging. 3. (Mac only) If the device is connected to your Mac, install MacInstaller.dmg (located on your Seagate Wireless Plus) to allow file copying. 4.
2. Setting up and Using Your Seagate Wireless Plus 6. Type a password of at least 8 alphanumeric characters in the window that opens, and then tap or click OK. Connecting to the Internet Through Your Seagate Wireless Plus To stream media from the device and browse other sites at the same time, connect to the Internet through your Seagate Wireless Plus. TIP: We do not recommend streaming a movie from the Internet while connected to the Seagate Wireless Plus network. 1.
3. Understanding Your Seagate Wireless Plus 3. Understanding Your Seagate Wireless Plus Understanding how your Seagate Wireless Plus operates helps keep your device charged and ready to stream your media library. Power LED USB 3.0 Port Wi-Fi LED Power Button Understanding Wi-Fi Mode The Seagate Wireless Plus serves as a Wi-Fi network allowing you to stream your media to other devices. When the wireless device is physically connected to your computer, Wi-Fi mode is disabled.
3. Understanding Your Seagate Wireless Plus Disconnecting the device from your computer If the device is turned on and is physically connected to your computer, the Wi-Fi LED is white. If you disconnect the device from the computer, the device searches for a network and the LED turns solid blue when it begins broadcasting. If the device has not been turned on and is physically connected to your computer, the Wi-Fi LED is white.
3. Understanding Your Seagate Wireless Plus Battery LED Color Description Red Low—The battery needs to be charged. When the LED turns red, the battery has about 15–20 minutes of life and should be charged soon. Amber Charging—The device is plugged in and charging. Recharging takes about 4 hours. For safety purposes, the device stops charging after 4 hours. Your Seagate Wireless Plus also charges when it is physically connected to a computer but at a slower rate.
4. Getting Help 4. Getting Help The Seagate Wireless Plus is a plug-and-play device. However, in certain situations, the setup process and product usage might require extra attention.
4. Getting Help 3. Attach the Seagate Wireless Plus to your Mac. 4. Install the NTFS driver included on the Seagate Wireless Plus. You can also find this driver on the Seagate download page. 5. On your Mac, open Finder, click Go, and then click Utilities. 6. Double-click Disk Utility. 7. Select the Seagate Wireless Plus drive or Seagate USB. 8. Click the Erase button. 9. For Format type, select Windows NT File System (do not select the compressed option). 10.
