1. Kupu Whakataki
The Seagate Expansion Desktop 4TB External Hard Drive provides substantial storage capacity for your digital content. Designed for ease of use, this device allows for simple drag-and-drop file transfers and is compatible with Windows and Mac computers. It is an ideal solution for expanding storage for photos, videos, music, and other important files.

Image: The Seagate Expansion Desktop 4TB External Hard Drive, a black rectangular device with a textured, diamond-patterned top surface, shown on a wooden background.
2. He aha kei roto i te Pouaka
- Seagate Expansion Desktop External Hard Drive
- 18-inch USB 3.0 Cable
- 18W Turuturu Taha
3. Tohutohu Tatūnga
- Tūhonohia te Pūurutau Hiko: Plug the 18W power adapter into the power port on the back of the Seagate Expansion Desktop drive. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet.
- Honoa te Taura USB: Connect one end of the 18-inch USB 3.0 cable to the USB port on the back of the Seagate Expansion Desktop drive.
- Hono ki Rorohiko: Plug the other end of the USB 3.0 cable into an available USB 3.0 port on your computer (PC or Mac). For optimal performance, use a USB 3.0 port. The drive is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports.
- Āhukahuka Aunoa: For Windows computers, the drive should be automatically recognized and ready for use without requiring additional software installation. For Mac computers, reformatting the drive may be necessary for full compatibility and optimal performance.
4. Te whakahaere i te Puku
4.1. Whakawhiti Files
Hei whakawhiti files to or from the Seagate Expansion Desktop drive, simply drag and drop filengā kōpaki rānei i waenganui i te rokiroki o tō rorohiko me te ata o te puku i roto i tō file te kaihōpara (Windows) te Kaihōpara rānei (Mac).
4.2. Reformatting for Mac (Optional)
If you are using a Mac computer and wish to optimize the drive for macOS, you may need to reformat it using Disk Utility. Warning: Reformatting will erase all data on the drive. Ensure you back up any important data before proceeding.
- Connect the Seagate Expansion Desktop drive to your Mac.
- Tuwhera Taputapu Kōpae (Ngā Taupānga > Ngā Taputapu > Taputapu Kōpae).
- Select the Seagate drive from the sidebar.
- Patohia te Kōmuru pātene.
- Kōwhiria he hōputu (hei tauira, APFS, Mac OS Extended (Journaled) rānei) me tētahi kaupapa (hei tauira, GUID Partition Map).
- Pāwhiri Kōmuru ano ki te whakau.
5. Tiaki
- Te Peke Haumaru: Me pana marie te puku i tō rorohiko i mua i te momotu hei ārai i te pirau o ngā raraunga.
- Tiaki Tinana: Keep the drive in a stable, dry environment. Avoid dropping or subjecting the drive to physical shocks, as this can damage the internal components.
- Te horoi: Whakamahia he kakahu ngohengohe, maroke hei horoi i te taha waho o te puku. Kaua e whakamahi i ngā wai horoi, i ngā whakarewa rānei.
- Whakahau: Ensure the drive has adequate ventilation to prevent overheating, especially during prolonged use.
6. Te Raru
6.1. Kāore i Kitea te Puku
- Me whakarite kei te hono tika te urutau hiko ki te puku me te putanga hiko e mahi ana.
- Verify the USB cable is firmly connected to both the drive and your computer's USB port.
- Ngana ki te hono i te puku ki tetahi tauranga USB rereke i runga i to rorohiko.
- Test with a different USB cable and/or power adapter if available.
- Tīmataria anō tō rorohiko.
6.2. Ngā Tere Whakawhiti Pōturi
- Ensure the drive is connected to a USB 3.0 port on your computer. USB 2.0 ports will result in slower speeds.
- A ape i te whakahaere i nga tono tono maha i te waa nui file whakawhitinga.
- Check your computer's system resources (CPU, RAM) for high usage that might be impacting transfer speeds.
6.3. Drive Requires Reformatting on Mac
As mentioned in the setup section, Mac users may need to reformat the drive using Disk Utility for optimal compatibility. Follow the steps in section 4.2.
7. Whakatakotoranga
| Te Rokiroki Mamati | 4 TB |
| Atanga Kōpae Mārō | USB 3.0 |
| Hangarau Hononga | USB 3.0 |
| Waitohu | Seagate |
| Āhuahira Motuhake | Kiato |
| Tauwehe Puka Kopae Maama | 3.5 Inihi |
| Whakaahuatanga Kōpae Mārō | Kopae Maama Miihini |
| Pūrere Hototahi | Pona, PC |
| Momo Tāuta | Mono Mai |
| Tae | Pango |
| Nga Ahua o te Tuemi LxWxH | 7.07 x 4.65 x 1.48 inihi |
| Taumaha Tūemi | 2.06 pauna |
| Pūnaha Mahi | Windows 8, Windows 7 operating system (compatible with newer versions) |
| Pūmārō Pūmārō | Mac, PC |
| Te Tere Hurihuri Puku Maama | 5400 RPM |
8. Pūtāhui me te Tautoko
Mō ngā taipitopito mō te pūtāhui me te tautoko hangarau, tirohia te paetukutuku mana o Seagate website or contact Seagate customer service. Keep your purchase receipt for warranty claims.





