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3. Copy the new firmware to a external USB drive, then properly disconnect the USB
drive from your computer.
4. Plug the USB drive into the USB port on your media player.
The media player recognizes the new firmware file and automatically installs it.
Updating the Seagate Media Software
Seagate Media (see page 29) automatically notifies you when a software update is
available.
If a notification appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
You can also manually check to see if an update is available, or you can turn off the
software update feature. To manually check for an update or turn off the software update
feature:
1. Connect a FreeAgent drive or other external USB drive to your computer.
2. Open Seagate Media.
3. Select the drive, then click Settings.
4. Click Check for Software Update.
The Software Update window appears.
5. To turn on automatic software updates, select Check for updates automatically.
To turn off automatic software updates, deselect Check for updates automatically.
6. To check for an update immediately, click Check Now.
The Software Update window tells you whether Seagate Media is up to date or not. If
updated software is available, you can download it from this window. Follow the on-
screen instructions to complete the update.
Creating Shortcuts to Shared Folders
If your media player is connected to a network, you can set up shared folders on your
computers that the media player can connect to over the network (see “Sharing Media
Files Over Your Network” on page 16).
You can create a shortcut to a shared folder if you want quick access to its contents.
You will need:
• The IP address of the computer on which you’ve created the shared folder
• (Optional) Your network user name and password—required only if users have to
sign on to your network to access it
