Seagate Hub (STLC8000400) user manual

Contents

1. Welcomep. 4

   Box contents Seagate One Touch with Hub Power adapter USB 3.0 cable (USB micro-B to USB-A) Quick start guide

2. Minimum system requirementsp. 4

   Ports You can connect your Seagate device to a computer with a USB-A port. This device supports connections to computer ports that are USB 3.0 and higher.…

3. Viewsp. 4
4. Getting Startedp. 6
5. Connect powerp. 6

   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 Seagate One…

6. Connect to computerp. 7

   1. Connect the USB micro-B end of the cable to the USB micro-B port on One Touch with Hub. 2. Connect the USB-A end of the cable to your computer’s USB-A port.…

7. Set up One Touch with Hubp. 8

   The setup process lets you: Register Seagate One Touch with Hub Get the most from your drive with easy access to information and support. Install Toolkit…

8. Use Toolkit to Enable Security and Morep. 11

   Toolkit provides useful tools that let you easily manage security, set up backup plans, and more

9. Enable securityp. 11

   and More Toolkit provides useful tools that let you easily manage security, set up backup plans, and more. Enable security Toolkit is required to enable…

10. Start a backup plan (Windows only)p. 11

    Create a plan customized for the content, storage device, and schedule of your choosing. Click here for details on setting up a backup plan

11. Set up a mirror folderp. 11

    Create a Mirror folder on your PC or Mac that is synced to your storage device. Whenever you add, edit, or delete files in one folder, Toolkit automatically…

12. Optional Formatting and Partitioningp. 12

    Op8onal Forma7ng and Par88oning Your device is preformatted exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) for compatibility with both Mac and Windows computers.…

13. Choosing a file system formatp. 12

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

14. Formatting instructionsp. 13

    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…

15. Safely Remove Device From Your Computerp. 14

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

16. Windowsp. 14

    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…

17. Macp. 14

    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…

18. Frequently Asked Questionsp. 16

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

19. All usersp. 16

    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…

20. Windowsp. 17

    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…

21. Macp. 18

    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…

22. Regulatory Compliancep. 20

    Product Name Seagate One Touch with Hub Regulatory Model Number SRD0FL2

23. China RoHSp. 20

    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…

24. Taiwan RoHSp. 20

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