User guide

1. Introduction About This Guide

GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide 1

1. Introduction

Your GoFlex Satellite™ 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 of the GoFlex Satellite device, describes how to set up

your GoFlex Satellite device, how to fill up your device with your digital media, and how to

use your GoFlex Satellite device to enjoy your videos, photos, and music.

For additional information about your GoFlex Satellite device, view the Getting Started video

(located on your device). For more information about the latest firmware, videos, and tips and

troubleshooting, go to the Seagate Customer Support site at www.seagate.com/support/

goflexsatellite.

GoFlex Satellite Features

Here’s a list of some of the things you can do with your GoFlex Satellite device:

• Store your movies, songs, and photos. The 500GB hard drive can store over 300 high-

definition movies (1.5GB MP4 H.264), 125,000 songs, or 100,000 photos

• Load your media quickly. Your device comes with a USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports for fast

transfers, and supports interfaces such as FireWire

800 and powered eSATA. Just plug

your device into your PC or Mac computer and drag and drop files.

• Share content with more people. Your GoFlex Satellite device serves as a mobile

wireless network. All you need to do is select your GoFlex Satellite device as your

wireless network from the device you want to use (your iPad, iPhone, Android device,

etc.) and then access your media. Your GoFlex Satellite device can stream three or more

Wi-Fi enabled devices at the same time, so more than one person can access your

wireless media library at the same time.

• Enjoy up to five hours of continuous play. Your GoFlex Satellite device (when fully

charged) provides up to five hours of continuous streaming.

1.Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for illustrative purposes. Actual quantities will be

based on various factors, including file size, file format, features, and application software.

2. Exact battery life subject to product model, normal usage condition and configurations.