Operation Manual

4. Managing the GoFlex Satellite™ Device GoFlex Satellite™ Settings and Preferences
GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide 31
Restarting the GoFlex Satellite™ Device
If you experience minor problems with GoFlex Satellite, follow these steps to restart the
device.
Note: Restarting GoFlex Satellite does not remove any user settings or delete content from the
device.
To shut down and restart GoFlex Satellite:
1. Make sure that no one is currently streaming from GoFlex Satellite. No one should be
watching a video, viewing photos, listening to music, or working with any other file stored on
the GoFlex Satellite device.
2. Open the GoFlex Media app or connect to GoFlex Satellite from a browser.
3. Select Settings and then select Restart Satellite.
GoFlex Satellite safely shuts down and restarts. When it is fully powered on and broadcasting
wirelessly, it appears in the list of wireless networks on your device. You will need to
reconnect to GoFlex Satellite. See “Connecting to the GoFlex Satellite™ Wireless Signal” on
page 20.
Shutting Down the GoFlex Satellite™ Device
Turning off the GoFlex Satellite device can be completed in one of two ways: by pressing the
Power button or from the GoFlex Satellite Settings screen. When you turn off GoFlex Satellite
it stops wirelessly broadcasting.
To shut down the GoFlex Satellite device from the app or browser:
1. From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.
2. Select Shut Down Satellite.
Restoring GoFlex Satellite™ to its Original Settings
Restoring the GoFlex Satellite device returns it to its original factory defaults. All the files
stored on GoFlex Satellite are retained—no files or folders are deleted—but all other settings,
such as the GoFlex Satellite name and password, are removed. You may need to perform
this task in the event that you forget your password. Pressing the factory default button on the
bottom of the GoFlex Satellite device performs the same function.
To restore GoFlex Satellite:
1. Make sure that no one is currently streaming from GoFlex Satellite. No one should be
watching a video, viewing photos, listening to music, or working with any other file stored on
GoFlex Satellite.
2. From the GoFlex Media app or if you are using a browser, select Settings.
3. Select Restore All Settings.