Operation Manual

3. Using the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Viewing and Playing Your Media
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6. Tap the GoFlex Media app to open the application.
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Signal from a Smartphone
You can connect to the GoFlex Satellite 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. Turn on the GoFlex Satellite device by pressing the power button. Wait for the Wi-Fi LED to
blink green and then blue, indicating it is ready to be accessed wirelessly.
2. Go to your phone’s Wi-Fi settings.
3. Select GoFlex Satellite from the list of wireless networks.
4. Launch your phone’s Web browser.
5. Go to any URL to be automatically redirected to the GoFlex Satellite main page.
Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite Signal from a Computer or Browser
You can stream your content from GoFlex Satellite without using the GoFlex Media app by
using a Web browser. This also works with devices that have the GoFlex Media app installed.
1. Turn on the GoFlex Satellite device by pressing the power button. Wait for the Wi-Fi LED to
blink green and then blue, indicating it is ready to be accessed wirelessly.
2. Enable the wireless connection on the device to which you want to stream.
3. Select “GoFlex Satellite” from your device’s list of wireless networks.
4. After launching your device’s Web browser, go to any URL to be automatically redirected to
the GoFlex Satellite main page. You can also type www.goflexsatellite.com to access
GoFlex Satellite.
Viewing and Playing Your Media
This section provides instructions for playing videos, music and viewing photos and
documents using the GoFlex Media app and from a Web browser. You can also stream using
a browser from any wireless-enabled tablet, computer or smartphone.
Note: Some features are accessed and perform differently when used from a Web browser. Sections
that describe browser-only functionality are clearly marked.
Playing Videos
Follow these steps to play videos that you have copied to the GoFlex Satellite device.
1. Make sure that GoFlex Satellite is powered on and your device is connected to the GoFlex
Satellite signal. See “Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite™ Wireless Signal” on page 20.