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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Seagate Innov8 User Manual Model: Click here to access an up-to-date online version  of this document. You will also find the most recent content as well as expandable illustrations, easier navigation, and search capability.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Eject via Deskto p 5 Back up your computer to your Seagate Innov8 ...................

  • Page 3: Frequently Asked Questions

    ......................... . Seagate diagnostic tool (Windows only) .

  • Page 4: Box Content

    Windows 7 or higher Mac OS X 10.7 or higher Hardware requirements Connect your Innov8 to a computer with a USB-C port. This device has not been tested for use with USB 2.0/3.0 Type A ports. Seagate Inno v8 3/14/16...
  • Page 5 Important info regarding USB-C cables: Third-party USB-C cables can be faulty or defective due  to improper materials and/or construction. Only use the USB-C cable included with your Innov8. Using third-party USB-C cables or, USB-C to USB Type A cables of any kind voids your warranty.

  • Page 6: Led Indicator And Cables

    Make certain to use the USB-C cable included with your Innov8. Due to poor construction, many third-party USB-C cables can cause irreparable harm to devices such as your computer and Innov8. Seagate is not responsible for damage to your Innov8 caused by third-party cables.

  • Page 7: Connect Your Innov8 To Your Computer

    Using third-party USB-C cables or, USB-C to USB Type A cables of any kind voids your warranty. Step 1 – Connect to your computer Attach one end of the included USB-C cable to the Innov8 and the other end to a USB-C port on your computer. The LED may turn red before changing to white.
  • Page 8 2. Launch the installer. Windows: double click Start_Here_Win Mac: double click Start_Here_Mac 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your Innov8 and install Seagate software. For advanced troubleshooting or to report a problem with your Seagate device, contact Seagate customer support.

  • Page 9: Safely Remove Your Innov8 From Your Computer

    Safely remove your Innov8 from your computer Always eject a storage drive from your computer before physically disconnecting it. Your computer must perform filing and housekeeping operations on the drive before it is removed. Therefore, if you unplug the drive without using the operating system’s software, your files can become corrupt or damaged.
  • Page 10 Seagate Inno v8 3/14/16...

  • Page 11: Back Up Your Computer To Your Seagate Innov8

    Important info: Windows requires a repair or restore CD/DVD or USB device for full system  backups. Backup op ons The following table shows how you can back up data from your computer to your Innov8. System backup File backup Seagate Dashboard...
  • Page 12 Windows 8 and 10 File History Mac Time Machine When initiating a backup task, make certain that your Innov8 has sufficient capacity to hold the data you want to back up. All of the options in the table can be automated except for copy and paste. Seagate recommends that you choose an automated backup solution.

  • Page 13: Back Up A Windows Pc

    New Backup Plan. Select specific folders and files, a drive and the frequency for the backup. 4. Click Start backup. Verify that a backup is complete You can verify that your backups are working as expected in Seagate Dashboard Restore or in the Backup Seagate Inno v8 3/14/16...

  • Page 14: Restore Data From A Dashboard Backup

    1. Click the Start button and choose Control Panel. 2. Click System and Security and then choose Backup and Restore. 3. Click Set up backup and complete the on-screen instructions. Make certain to choose your Innov8 as the backup destination.

  • Page 15: Back Up Windo Ws 8.1 System Files

    2. Open the Control Panel and select Windows 7 File Recovery. 3. Click Set up Backup. 4. Follow the on-screens instructions and make certain to choose your Innov8 as the backup destination. Back up Windows 8.1 system files 1. Connect your Innov8 to your computer.

  • Page 16: Back Up A Mac

    Innov8. 4. If Innov8 is formatted as exFAT, a message asks you to confirm that you want to erase all files on your hard drive. Choose Erase if you want to continue or Don't Erase to exit the application.

  • Page 17: Restore Data From A Tim E Machine Backup

    1. Confirm that your Innov8 is connected to your Mac. 2. Open System Preferences > Time Machine. 3. Review the backup information. 4. (Optional) For more detailed information, check your system log: Go to Go > Utilities > Console. If you do not see two panels, click Show Log List.

  • Page 18: Optional Formatting And Partitioning

    Op onal Forma ng and Par oning Your Innov8 is formatted as exFAT for compatibility with Windows and Mac out of the box. If you intend to use your Innov8 with only one computer, you can change it to the operating system's native format. Review the details below to learn which format is best for you.

  • Page 19: Windows

    1. Make sure the storage device is connected to and mounted on the computer. 2. Right click on Computer and choose Manage. From the Manage window select Disk Management. 3. From the list of storage devices in the middle of the Disk Management window, locate your Seagate device.

  • Page 20: Hard Drive Tests

    Hard drive tests If you experience problems with your Seagate external storage, you can run diagnostic tests on its hard drive. Windows and Mac offer utilities to test and repair hard drives and Seagate provides utlities for Windows. Seagate diagnos c tool (Windows only)

  • Page 21: Mac Diagnostic Tool

    1. From the Finder, click Go > Utilities > Disk Utility. 2. Hard drives are listed on the left of the Disk Utility window. Find your Seagate device and click it. Information about the drive is available, including the file system. Additionally, partitions are visible in the left column as a second indented row under the storage device.

  • Page 22: Frequently Asked Questions

    A: Disconnect Innov8 from the hub and connect it to a USB-C port on your computer. Q: Is the hard drive connected to a USB 2.0/3.0 Type A port on your computer or hub? A: Innov8 does not support connections to USB Type A ports. Connect Innov8 to a USB-C port on your computer.

  • Page 23: Windows

    Look in the Disk Drives section and, if necessary, click the plus sign to view the full list of devices. If you're uncertain that your drive is listed, unplug it and then reconnect it. The entry that changes is your Seagate drive.

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