Step 2: Setting Up Your Device And Loading Content; Set Up Your Device; Loading Content - Seagate 1AYBA2 User Manual

2. Setting up the Seagate Wireless Plus Device
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 Seagate Wireless Plus device to expose the
connector.
2. Connect the USB 3.0 adapter and USB 3.0 cable to the Seagate Wireless Plus 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

Review the following table to ensure that no further setup is needed before you start copying
files to your Seagate Wireless Plus device.
Table 1: Set up Requirements
Computer Type
PC
a
Mac
Both PC and Mac
a. Do not allow Time Machine
Time Machine will attempt to reformat the drive inside your Seagate Wireless Plus de-
vice. See "Troubleshooting" on page 32 if you reformat the drive by mistake.

Loading Content

Once your computer is physically connected to your Seagate Wireless Plus 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.
You can also install Seagate Media Sync™ software to help you copy your files and
synchronize them once they are on your Seagate Wireless Plus device. Review
"Synchronizing Your Files with Seagate Media Sync" on page 20 for more information on how
to install and use Seagate Media Sync.
Note: Your Apple
supports. See your device's specifications for details.
Seagate Wireless Plus User Guide
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to use your Seagate Wireless Plus device for backup.
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device, Android device or other Wi-Fi device will play files only in the formats it
Step 2: Setting up Your Device and Loading Content
Set up requirements
No set up required.
Install MacInstaller.dmg (located on your
Seagate Wireless Plus device) to allow file
copying.
Install MacInstaller.dmg to allow your
Seagate Wireless Plus device to be used
with both PCs and Macs.
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