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3. Using the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Loading Content Onto the Drive
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6. Click Sync Now. The synchronization process is complete when the spinning activity
indicator stops. To cancel the synchronization process, click Stop Sync. The process stops
once the current file finishes synchronizing.
Using Automatic Sync
The Automatic Sync feature continuously tracks file changes in synchronized folders and
automatically synchronizes revised versions by overwriting older versions with newer
versions. Automatic Sync can occur only when your external drive is connected.
Automatic Sync is turned off by default. If you want your drive automatically synchronized
while it’s connected, you can turn on the Automatic Sync feature.
Copying Files Using a Windows Computer
1. Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and cable to the GoFlex Satellite drive and to your computer.
2. Start the Seagate Media Sync program. Make sure that the GoFlex Satellite drive appears in
the My Drives window.
3. Click the Media Sync icon in the menu bar.
There are three different methods available to copy your files to the GoFlex Satellite device,
described below. Choose the method best suited for your needs.
Simple iPad Sync
Click Simple iPad Sync to automatically synchronize only the media files that an iPad can
play or view. Click OK on the confirmation screen to complete the sync task. If you want to
make changes to the plan after it has been set up, select Edit Sync Settings on the Media
Sync screen.
Simple Sync
Click Simple Sync to automatically synchronize your computer’s media folders (My
Documents, Personal) with an external drive. Click OK on the confirmation screen to
complete the sync task. If you want to make changes to the plan after it has been set up,
select Edit Sync Settings on the Media Sync screen.
Custom Sync
Use Custom Sync to manually select the folders and media types to synchronize between
your computer and an external drive.
1. In the Media Sync window, click Custom Sync.
The folder section window opens.
2. Select the folders on your computer to be synchronized with the external drive.
3. Click Next to go to the File Types window.
4. To sync only the files that can be opened on specific iOS devices, click the menu below Sync
files for and then choose the device(s) from the list. Or, keep the menu set to all digital