Seagate STKP8000400 user manual

Contents

1. Welcomep. 4

   Box content Seagate Expansion Desktop 18W power adapter USB 3.0 cable (USB micro-B to USB-A) Quick start guide

2. Minimum system requirementsp. 4

   Ports Use the included cable to connect your Seagate device to a computer with a USB-A port. This device supports connections to computer ports that are USB…

3. Getting Startedp. 5
4. Connect powerp. 5

   1. Place the adapter plug for your location into the channel on the power supply. Slide it down to lock it in place. 2. Connect the power cable to Expansion…

5. Connect to computerp. 6

   1. Connect the USB micro-B end of the cable to the USB micro-B port on Expansion Desktop. 2. Connect the USB-A end of the cable to your computer’s USB-A port.…

6. Back up filesp. 6
7. Optional Formatting and Partitioningp. 8

   Op5onal Forma4ng and Par55oning Your device is preformatted exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) for compatibility with both Mac and Windows computers.…

8. Choosing a file system formatp. 8

   , consider whether compatibility or performance is more important in your everyday use of the drive. Compatibility—You need a cross-platform format because you…

9. Formatting instructionsp. 9

   default. APFS (Apple File System) is an Apple file system optimized for solid state drives (SSDs) and flash-based storage systems, though it also works with…

10. Safely Remove Device From Your Computerp. 10

    Always eject a storage drive from your computer before physically disconnecting it. Your computer must perform filing and housekeeping operations on the drive…

11. Windowsp. 10

    Use the Safely Remove tool to eject a device. 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in your Windows System Tray to view the devices you can eject. 2. If you…

12. Macp. 10

    There are several ways you can eject your device from a Mac. See below for two options. Eject via Finder window 1. Open a Finder window. 2. On the sidebar, go…

13. Frequently Asked Questionsp. 12

    below. For additional support resources, go to Seagate customer support

14. All usersp. 12

    Problem: My file transfers are too slow Q: Are both ends of the USB cable firmly attached? A: Review troubleshooting tips for cable connections below: Check…

15. Windowsp. 13

    users) or HFS+ (Mac users). See Optional Formatting and Partitioning. Q: Did you get an error message telling you that the drive has been disconnected when…

16. Macp. 14

    Problem: The hard drive icon does not appear on my desktop Q: Is your Finder configured to hide hard drives on the desktop? A: Go to Finder and then check…

17. Regulatory Compliancep. 16

    Product Name Seagate Expansion Desktop Regulatory Model Number SRD0NF2

18. China RoHSp. 16

    refers to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Order No. 32, effective July 1, 2016, titled Management Methods for the Restriction of the Use of…

19. Taiwan RoHSp. 16

    refers to the Taiwan Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection’s (BSMI’s) requirements in standard CNS 15663, Guidance to reduction of the restricted…

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