Seagate GoFlex Satellite User Guide - Page 14

2. Setting up the GoFlex Satellite™ Device Step 1: Connecting Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device to Your Computer Step 1: Connecting Your GoFlex Satellite™ Device to Your Computer The GoFlex Satellite device comes with a USB 3.0 adapter and cable. This USB 3.0 system provides faster transfer speeds when connected to a USB 3.0 port on your computer. Note: If your computer does not have a USB 3.0 port, you can connect the cable to a USB 2.0 port. 1. Remove the plastic cover from the end of the GoFlex Satellite device to expose the connector. 2. Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and USB 3.0 cable to the GoFlex Satellite device, then connect to a USB port (2.0 or 3.0) on your computer. Step 2: Setting up Your Device and Loading Content Set up Your Device Before you begin to fill up your GoFlex Satellite device with your media, please go to seagate.com/support/goflexsatellite and verify that you have the latest firmware. Review the following table to ensure that no further setup is needed before you start copying files to your GoFlex Satellite device. Table 1: Set up Requirements Computer Type Set up requirements PC Maca No set up required. Install MacInstaller.dmg (located on your GoFlex Satellite device) to allow file copying. PC and Mac Install MacInstaller.dmg to format your GoFlex Satellite device to use with both PCs and Macs. a. Do not allow Time Machine® to use your GoFlex Satellite device for backup. Time Machine will attempt to reformat the drive inside your GoFlex Satellite device. See "Troubleshooting" on page 33 if you reformat the drive by mistake. Loading Content Once you're physically connected to your GoFlex Satellite device, the easiest way to fill up your device is to drag and drop files from your computer to your device. Note: It is the user's responsibility to comply with applicable copyright laws and to respect owner's rights in content usage. GoFlex Satellite™ User Guide 6