Operation Manual

7. Syncing Your Media Files Synchronizing Your Media Files (Macintosh)
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2. Click Delete.
The original Media Sync window opens (see Figure 9 on page 35).
3. To set up Media Sync again, follow the instructions in “Selecting Your Sync Settings” on
page 37.
Synchronizing Your Media Files (Macintosh)
Follow the instructions in this section to synchronize files on computers running Macintosh.
Selecting Your Sync Settings
You can set up Media Sync using either the default settings or custom settings. This table
compares your options:
You don’t need to prepare your drive in any way—simply connect it to your computer. Media
Sync automatically creates the folders it needs during the sync process.
Setting Up Media Sync with Default Settings
To set up Media Sync using the default settings:
1. Connect a FreeAgent drive or other external USB drive to your computer.
2. Open Seagate Media, then select the drive you want to sync.
3. Select Use my Movies, Pictures and Music folders, then click Sync Now to begin the
initial sync job.
The initial sync job may take some time depending on how many media files you have.
Customizing Your Sync Settings
To set up a custom sync:
1. Connect a FreeAgent drive or other external USB drive to your computer. Ensure that it
appears in the drive list in Seagate Media. (For help, see Chapter 10 “Solving Problems” on
page 64.)
2. Open Seagate Media, then select the drive you want to sync.
3. Click the Add + button, find and select the folders you want to sync, then click Add to Sync.
Use the Default Settings to... Use Customized Settings to...
Sync all media files in supported formats in your
Movies, Pictures, and Music folders
Select the folders you want to sync from any drive on
your computer
Sync all media file formats Select the media file formats you want to sync
Sync automatically when a drive is connected Choose either automatic or manual sync