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Table Of Contents
Contents
Welcome
Box content
Minimum system requirements
Ports
Operating system
Minimum free disk space
Getting Started
Connect power
Connect to computer
Set up Expansion Desktop
Start here
Register your device
Download Toolkit
Install Toolkit
Use Toolkit to Set Up Backups and More
Start a backup plan (Windows only)
Create a mirror folder
Optional Formatting and Partitioning
Choosing a file system format
Compatibility with both Windows and Macs
Optimized performance for Windows
Optimized performance for macOS
Learn more
Formatting instructions
Safely Remove Device From Your Computer
Windows
Mac
Eject via Finder window
Eject via Desktop
Frequently Asked Questions
All users
Problem: My file transfers are too slow
Problem: My computer only has USB-C ports
Problem: I must use a USB hub for my USB devices
Problem: The provided USB cables are too short
Problem: I’m receiving file transfer error messages
Windows
Problem: The hard drive icon doesn’t appear in Computer
Mac
Problem: The hard drive icon does not appear on my desktop
Regulatory Compliance
China RoHS
Taiwan RoHS
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