Seagate Expansion STKP8000400 External Hard Drive Quick Start Guide
- October 30, 2023
- Seagate
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Seagate Expansion STKP8000400 External Hard Drive
Description
Mac
This drive is preformatted exFAT for use with both PC and Mac. For Time
Machine, it must be reformatted for Mac. Reformatting will delete all data
previously stored on the drive.
Note
To protect your data, always follow the safe removal procedures for your
operating system when disconnecting your product.
Review details of your Expansion Desktop Drive’s warranty by opening the
Seagate Limited Warranty Statement on your drive or go to
www.seagate.com/warranty.
To request warranty service, contact an authorized Seagate service center or
refer to www.seagate.com/support/expansion-desktop/ for more information
regarding customer support within your jurisdiction.
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CLASS B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
For Australian Customers Only.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Revision – July 1, 2020
China RoHS 2 table
China RoHS 2 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 Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Products. To comply with China RoHS 2, we determined this product’s
Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) to be 20 years in accordance with
the Marking for the Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electronic and
Electrical Products, SJT 11364-2014.
Taiwan RoHS table
Taiwan RoHS refers to the Taiwan Bureau of Standards, Metrology and
Inspection’s (BSMI’s) requirements in standard CNS 15663, Guidance to the
reduction of the restricted chemical substances in electrical and electronic
equipment. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Seagate products must comply with the
“Marking of presence” requirements in Section 5 of CNS 15663. This product is
Taiwan RoHS compliant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transfer files to/from my Seagate Expansion drive?
To transfer files, simply drag and drop them onto the drive when it's connected to your computer. You can also use file explorer/finder to copy and paste files.
Can I use the Seagate Expansion drive with both Windows and Mac?
By default, Seagate Expansion drives are formatted for Windows. However, you can reformat the drive to exFAT to make it compatible with both Windows and Mac.
How do I safely disconnect my Seagate Expansion drive?
Is Seagate Expansion a SSD?
The Seagate Expansion SSD is Bus Powered and includes a 20cm long USB 3.0 cable and start up guide for added convenience. Not only is Expansion SSD ready, it's boosted by solid-state performance reaching up to 400 MB/s for seamless video streaming from your drive to your laptop and quick photo transfers.
Is SSD better than HDD?
SSDs are faster, more durable, more compact, quieter, and consume less energy. HDDs are more affordable and may offer easier data recovery in the event of damage. As long as the price isn't the determining factor, SSDs come out on top — especially since modern SSDs are just about as reliable as HDDs.
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